TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER - FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Must
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER @ 11:30 AM
• Graduate Seating Plan & Layout
• Graduate Entry
• Graduate Dance
• other details for Ceremonies
• Monday 27 October | 11:30 AM
• Thursday 6 November | 11:30 AM
• Thursday 13 November | 9 AM
YEAR 7 – 12
MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER | 6 PM – 9:30 PM
• Subject Awards
• Timothy Awards
• Specialty Awards
• 2025 College Captains (Exit Speech)
• 2026 College Captains (Announcement)
The following guidelines list acceptable free dress standards. Students who violate these dress standards will be sent home to change. The emphasis is on dressing modestly.
• Denim jeans, shorts and skirts are allowed, but need to be worn neatly and modestly
• No high cut shorts
• No visible cleavage
• No midriffs or visible underwear
• Leggings or sports tights can only be worn under modest shorts
• Sleeveless tops and dresses need a shoulder strap wider than 2cm, and fabric is not to be see-through unless a camisole or singlet is worn underneath.
• Covered footwear including track shoes or court shoes
• Brimmed hat eg. the college bucket hat
Clothes that advertise anything that contradicts the college values eg. secular brands, violence, sexuality, alcohol or drugs are not acceptable.
A selection of jewellery (within reason) may be worn excluding any visible or facial piercings, other than earrings. Boys may not wear earrings or studs. Students may be asked to remove rings, bracelets or necklaces for safety reasons in some classes.
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• House Family Captains presentations and speeches
• Announcement of 2026 House Family Captains
Submission Dates:
• Speech draft to be completed and submitted to House Family Coordinators by Friday 5 September
• Drafts to be submitted to House Family Coordinators:
Averill Mr Morne Meiring
Dennis Mr Daniel Bryer
Evans Mr Rob Ruge
Young Mr Chris Lee
• House Family Video/Photo Montage to be submitted by Friday 5 September to your applicable House Family Coordinator.
The following guidelines list acceptable free dress standards. Students who violate these dress standards will be sent home to change. The emphasis is on dressing modestly.
• Denim jeans, shorts and skirts are allowed, but need to be worn neatly and modestly
• No high cut shorts
• No visible cleavage
• No midriffs or visible underwear
• Leggings or sports tights can only be worn under modest shorts
• Sleeveless tops and dresses need a shoulder strap wider than 2cm, and fabric is not to be see-through unless a camisole or singlet is worn underneath.
• Covered footwear including track shoes or court shoes
• Brimmed hat eg. the college bucket hat
Clothes that advertise anything that contradicts the college values eg. secular brands, violence, sexuality, alcohol or drugs are not acceptable.
A selection of jewellery (within reason) may be worn excluding any visible or facial piercings, other than earrings. Boys may not wear earrings or studs. Students may be asked to remove rings, bracelets or necklaces for safety reasons in some classes.
YEAR 12 CHAPEL
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER | 8:55 AM – 9:55 AM
• Year 12 Speeches
Priority given to students without leadership roles in the college
Submit Speech draft to Ms Wright by Friday 5 September.
• Staff Recognitions
• Staff Song
• Senior’s advice videos (Never Should You Ever)
YEAR 12 - 2024
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER
The MECC
258 Alfred Street, Mackay
5:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:35 PM 11:30 PM 12:00 AM
• MCC Grad Students
tickets close Monday 20 October
supply dietary requirements
$170 (TBC)
• Guests tickets close Friday 31 October
supply dietary requirements
$170 (TBC)
MCC graduating students will pay at the Secondary Reception, not through the booking website.
link
Guests will pay using the provided in the invite or letter during Term 3.
Fundraising chocolate boxes. Monies to be returned Monday 20 October to the Events Department
Boardroom
Row A : 1-25
Row B : 1-25 ( )
• Monday 27 October | 11:30 AM
• Thursday 6 November | 11:30 AM
• Thursday 13 November | 9 AM
Dance Floor
A time of the evening where you say thank you to your loved ones by presenting them with a rose and a letter of appreciation.
• Each student will receive 2 x roses on the night
• The roses will be at the end of the graduate table
• You can purchase additional roses for $6.50 (TBC) up until Monday 20 October
• Email requests for extra roses to tscholtz@mccmky.qld.edu.au
• Include your full name and the number of roses you require
A personal letter to a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend – to thank them for their support through your time at school.
• 2 x letters per student
• 1 x page per letter
• Content - using respectful and appropriate language
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Students to bring change of clothes to change into at the end of Graduation for Mystery Tour.
Mystery Tour begins at 12:00 AM , with the bus departing from the MECC.
Students arrive back to MCC at approximately 6:00 PM Friday 21 November.
For information on Mystery Tour email Ms Debbie Wright dwright@mccmky.qld.edu.au Cost TBC
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER | 8:30am
We are offering an alternative for those who choose not to attend the Mystery Tour.
One of our teachers will oversee a Senior Breakfast provided by the College.
This event will take place at 8:30 AM on Friday morning, with more information to be provided during Term 4.
Seniors will be allowed to leave at 10:30 AM with parental permission.
Please note that seniors who do not attend the Mystery Tour must participate in this event to fulfill their graduation requirements.
Students attending the breakfast are expected to be well presented and dressed in appropriate casual attire.
• Upon entering, stand tall, shoulders back and smile
• Walk across to the Principal on the red carpet
• Extend your hand to shake the Principal’s hand
• With the Principal, turn and face the photographer and smile
• Bring a spare pair of flat shoes for comfort and suitable for dancing
• Photo bookings required
• Additional / Personal email address other than your school email address
Add in some lace or mesh material to compliment your dress
FEMALES
The following dress code is provided to outline the standard of dress expected at the College’s Year 12 Graduation Dinner for students, teachers and guests.
The overall style should be in keeping with the formal atmosphere of the evening. The aim is to dress fashionably and modestly, and to feel comfortable throughout the evening’s activities.
• Fabrics are not to reveal underwear
• Full-length or knee-length dress, or top and skirt combination (no mini-skirts)
• The bodice may be strapless, halter neck, or have thin straps, but the chest and back area from beneath the armpit down to the waistline is to be covered, i.e. no low-cut front or backless dresses/tops
• Skirts are not to expose midriff or have splits over and above the knee
• Ladies’ suit style – jacket and trousers, with a camisole or top worn under the jacket
• Dress shoes in keeping with the style of the dress or suit (and comfortable for dancing!)
• Shoes are to be worn all night due to the venue’s WHS regulations – suggestion: bring second pair of enclosed shoes (flats) for comfort
There is a Dress & Suit Register – please email your photos of both the front and back of your attire to Ms Debbie Wright dwright@mccmky.qld.edu.au to ensure your attire conforms to the College’s Senior Graduation Dress Code and that there will be no unplanned duplicates on the night.
All outfits must be approved by Friday 24 October.
Students not complying with the Dress Code will be sent home to change.
MALES
The following dress code is provided to outline the standard of dress expected at the College’s Year 12 Graduation Dinner for students, teachers and guests. :
• Long-sleeved or short-sleeved, button-through dress shirt with tie/bow-tie or collar stud if shirt has a Chinese style collar – worn tucked into trousers
• Long dress trousers – are not to be snug fitting, no jeans, cargo pants, corduroy etc
• Dress shoes – no thongs, sandals etc
• Males may also choose to wear a formal-style suit – available for hire from local menswear stores
• If you are not wearing a suit, a jacket is preferred but optional
There is a Dress & Suit Register – please email your photos of your attire to Ms Debbie Wright dwright@mccmky.qld.edu.au to ensure your attire conforms to the College’s Senior Graduation Dress Code and that there will be no unplanned duplicates on the night.
All outfits must be approved by Friday 24 October.
Students not complying with the Dress Code will be sent home to change.
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