Year 7 Transition Program
The transition to Year 7 is a milestone full of excitement, opportunity, and new friendships. At MacKillop Catholic College, our tailored transition program ensures that each student is supported in every aspect—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our aim is to ensure that every student feels a strong sense of belonging within the MCCW community; is welcomed, inspired, and ready to excel from their very first day.
Mrs Norman, our dedicated K-12 Transitions Officer, is always on hand to answer any questions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable process for both students and their families.
Taster Day:
Our Year 7 Transition Program begins with our exciting Open Day and Taster Days.
What is Taster Day?
When your child is in Year 5, they’re invited to join us for a Taster Day – a great opportunity to experience a ‘day in the life’ of a MacKillop student!
During the day, students will:
- Participate in a variety of hands-on activities and classes
- Explore subjects like Science, Japanese, Technology, Drama, Sport, Dance
- Meet our friendly teachers, leaders and support staff
- Build connections with future classmates and friends
Taster Day helps to:
- Reduce anxiety about starting at a new school
- Familiarising students with our large campus
- Build a sense of belonging to the incredible MacKillop Community
Our 2026 Taster Day for Year 5 students, commencing Year 7 in 2028, will be held on Thursday, 20 August! Registration is essential
Orientation Day
Once your child is enrolled at MacKillop Catholic College, they’ll be invited to attend our Year 7 Orientation Day. This a fundamental part of our Transition Program designed to help students feel confident before their first day.
What Happens on Orientation Day?
It’s a day filled with energy, excitement and the beginning of many connections:
- Meet their future classmates and begin forming friendships
- Be assigned to 1 of our 6 Houses: Temuka, Gesu, Penola, Fitzroy, Kincumber, Alma
- Participate in fun icebreaker games and team-building activities
- Be guided through the Student Planner, ensuring everyone understands expectations, routines, and support systems
- Tour our Campus and become familiar with the school grounds
Orientation Day will help students:
- Begin the MacKillop journey with confidence and clarity
- Understand the culture and values of MacKillop
- Understand what is unique about MacKillop: Opportunity Classes, Elite Athlete Program, Culture Room and Program, Creative and Performing Arts, on-site Parish, Youth Ministry
- Get to know the extensive campus, with a new building project underway
