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College has vision for a wholesome future
SCHOLARSHIPS Years 7 & 10, 2015
MacKillop College 2013 dux Paris Landolina with principal Rory Kennedy. broad and comprehensive curriculum, including a gifted and talented program and support to students who experience learning difficulties. The college’s unique and dedicated Year 9 campus provides programs which foster close links with the local community. The school offers a diversity of pathways for students through its offering of VCE, VCAL and VET subjects. Visioning work at the college is ongoing as it develops its contemporary and flexible learning environment. MacKillop is always engaged in the review and evaluation of its educational programs, particularly in light of the implementation of the Australian curriculum. The pathways available to senior
students continue to diversify with MacKillop introducing the SEDA Sport Development Partnership Program and a dedicated trade training centre. The college will continue to be a vibrant, faith-filled learning community as it prepares its students with the skills they need for citizenship and a life of meaning in the 21st century. Visit MacKillop College during its open day on Tuesday 25 February. Alternatively tours can be arranged by contacting the registrar directly to find out what the Catholic co-educational secondary college has to offer. MacKillop College has gone from strength to strength in the academic area with recent achievements including last year’s college dux Paris Landolina, who attained entry into science/law at Monash University.
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MACKILLOP College’s vision is grounded in Gospel values and the tradition of St Mary of the Cross. “At MacKillop we strive to encourage individuals to reach their full potential as life-long learners by providing an innovative, challenging and collaborative learning and teaching environment in a rapidly evolving society,” principal Rory Kennedy said. The college has outstanding facilities that are complemented by beautifully maintained gardens, sporting fields and recreational areas. Its emphasis on contemporary learning strategies is supported by up-to-date and extensive digital infrastructure. This includes a comprehensive wireless/hard wire network in all classrooms throughout the college as well as a dedicated ICCT centre which provides students and staff with a fully wireless system, specialised video and podcasting studios as well as green-screen animation workspace. MacKillop boasts innovative and technologically rich stateof-the-art learning areas including an exemplary science wing, a 400 seat auditorium within the Performing Arts Complex, an outstanding sports centre with gymnasium and an excellent creative arts centre. MacKillop College offers a
Achieving the extra-ordinary
Wednesday,
26th
Year 7 March
(Registrations close 19th March)
Years 7 & 10 Wednesday, 7th May (Registrations close 30th April)
To register please contact Aimee Geeraerts, Public Relations and Community Liaison scholarships@hopcross.vic.edu.au or telephone (03) 9974 7777
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Fraser Street, Hoppers Crossi g, 0 9
Celebrating 30 Years
2014
OPEN
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OPEN DAYS
PRIVATE TOURS
WEDNESDAY 19th March
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
WEDNESDAY 21st May
9.15am or 11.00am
Day Tour - 9.20am
Please call 9974 7777
Evening Tour - 6.00pm
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Principal’s Address - 7.00pm
toregisteryourattendance
HOPPERS CROSSING SECONDARY COLLEGE PROUDLY OFFERS STUDENTS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES: •1:1NetbookProgram •EnhancedLearningPathwayatYears7-9
•Years7&10ScholarshipProgram
•Bi-yearlyLanguageImmersionProgramtoItaly
•ChineseOverseasLearningExperience
•RecognisedWholeSchoolLiteracy&NumeracyProgram
•RangeofStudentLeadershipOpportunities
•SisterSchoolExchangewithEstanciaHighSchool,California
•PartnershipsinSciencewithVictoriaUniversity
www.hopcrosss.vic.edu.au
hoppers.crossing.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
2 Fraser Street, Hoppers Crossing, 3029
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