Lead with Courage

We serve our local Palmerston community through high quality Catholic education with a student-centred approach.

“We must teach more by example than by word.”

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop – 1867

Why choose MacKillop Catholic College?

At MacKillop, we recognise Christ at the centre of our lives, calling us to reach out and touch the hearts and minds of our students.

We focus on preparing young men and women to take their place in society and Lead with Courage, continuing the work and emulating the values of our namesake and Australia’s first Saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

We provide the very best of secondary co-educational learning environments, valuing diversity, inclusiveness, and equality.

mission Statement

At MacKillop Catholic College, we aspire to become what God intended us to be. Members of our College Community will:

  • Give daily witness and be open to the presence of Christ amongst us;

  • Engage in quality teaching and learning enabling individuals to reach their full potential;

  • Exhibit a strong sense of compassion and justice, and respect the dignity and worth of each student within a caring and supportive environment;

  • Be optimistic in the face of challenges;

  • Seek the truth fearlessly;

  • Develop an open and inclusive community that values and sustains all relationships between its members including the home and the parishes; and builds partnerships with the wider Palmerston and rural communities; and,

  • Lead with Courage.

Our vision

As a faith community with Christ as our focus, we, like Mary MacKillop, follow Him and inspire:

  • Strong, clear minds which value learning;
  • Compassionate hearts; and,
  • Courageous spirits to serve others with confidence.

“If we love one another, Christ lives in us” (1 John 4:12)

Our Values

We respect and value all people and living beings.

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; and to regard as worthy of God’s love and consideration. Acknowledging that every human being is made in the image and likeness of God and has an inalienable and transcendent human dignity which gives rise to human rights.

“Be vigilant, stay firm in the faith, be brave and strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13

Our shared Catholic identity guides us to serve those who are marginalised.

To follow the example of Jesus; welcoming all and providing an environment in which God’s grace can touch, heal and save.

“for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28

We strive for a better world despite our fears and show resilience in the face of challenges.

The ability to rise above personal challenges and fears, as Jesus did.

“Have courage no matter what the crosses are” Mary MacKillop 1890

We act with honesty and virtue.

To act in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct, and ensure consistency between words and deeds.

“Lord, teach me your way, lead me on the path of integrity” Psalms 27:11

We show kindness, empathy and compassion to all.

To be sensitive to the needs of self and others; acting with a will to serve, forgive and love.

“Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Matthew 7:12

“Never see a need without trying to do something about it” Mary MacKillop

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