Primary News
Welcome Edition Term 1 2024
SUNDAY 5th SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
Gospel Acclamation: John 8:12
I am the light of the world, says the Lord; the person who follows me will have the light of life.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome
A very warm welcome back to MCC for 2024! I hope that you have had a relaxing break with your family over the summer. In my first Newsletter as Primary Principal, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and thank the community of MCC for the very warm welcome I have received. I feel very humbled and grateful to be joining the College Leadership Team in 2024.
My family moved to the Central Coast in 2014, and I have lived in Wyongah for 9 years. I have two adult daughters, who graduated from MacKillop and now lead ‘grown up’ lives.
I am certain we will have many opportunities to gather and meet at a range of events and experiences over the coming weeks, and I look forward to meeting you all.
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten children started with us and have settled in so well already. I don’t think I even saw one tear (at least from the children)! They will have time with their beautiful buddies in Year 5 this week. The Buddy relationship is so important for transition, and these students have taken on the mantle of care and guidance with eagerness and capability. Their first day was designed to ease them into their classroom with their teachers, and after the weekend, they will really be thrown right into the dynamic energy of school life! It was lovely to meet so many parents at our Meet & Greet and join in this special occasion. Thank you for entrusting your precious children with us.
A big welcome too, to our new Kindy families who have commenced with us this year. It is a big wrench to send your very first child off to big school, so I hope that you are taking care of your feelings as you navigate this next stage of your child’s life journey.
To those Kindy families who are continuing their journey with MacKillop, I also welcome you back. We each respond in different ways to these big life events, so whether you are rejoicing at your newfound freedom or feeling at a loose end, I pray that, after a period of adjustment, you and your child’s experience at MacKillop is a positive and joyful one!