Mary MacKillop College Kensington

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗗’𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟱! We are so proud of Eloisia D’Ambrosio, a talented alumna from Mary MacKillop College, who featured in yesterday's Sunday Mail! Eloisia, the creative force behind San Leucio Designs, is an Adelaide-based fashion designer who channels her heritage into every piece. Growing up surrounded by the craftsmanship of her late nonno, a tailor and late nonna, a dressmaker, it is no surprise that fashion design runs in her blood!@_s After studying fashion at TAFE, Eloisia launched her own label, San Leucio, last year – and she’s been making waves ever since. Proudly working from home, she continues to create stunning designs that reflect her passion and legacy. Congratulations, Eloisia! We look forward seeing where your incredible talent takes you next!anl @_sanleucio https://lnkd.in/gESDCkSb Photo credit: Mary MacKillop College and Brett Hartwig for the Advertiser. #MacKillopGirlsAchieve #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #ProudToBeMacKillop #MMC #BeAMacKillopGirl #CourageToLead #MaryMacKillopCollege #AlumnaSpotlight #SanLeucioDesigns #FashionDesigner #AdelaideFashion #EloisiaDAmbrosio

𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗯𝗶 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 I graduated from Mary MacKillop College in 2006—hard to believe it’s been over 18 years! After finishing school, I pursued a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at Adelaide University. I became involved in several fascinating medical research projects, but I quickly realised that working in a lab with a small team and genetically engineered mice did not suit my personality! After speaking with one of my lecturers at Adelaide University, I was encouraged to consider postgraduate medicine. I completed my undergraduate degree, studied for the GAMSAT and, after a couple of attempts, successfully gained entry into postgraduate medical studies at Flinders University. With my love for science, solving puzzles and working collaboratively to help others, I discovered my true calling in medicine. My medical degree gave me incredible opportunities to travel across South Australia, the Northern Territory and even overseas to New Zealand and the USA. After graduating, my partner Ben and I moved to Darwin to begin our medical careers as interns. We spent two years in Darwin before relocating to Sydney to complete our training. Today, Ben is a Palliative Care and General Physician, while I am a Paediatrician working towards becoming an Emergency Specialist. Along the way, I’ve been privileged to meet so many remarkable and inspiring people—both patients and colleagues—and I’m incredibly grateful for the journey so far. In 2021, we returned to Darwin, driven by the hope that our knowledge and skills could make a difference for those in need. We cherish the vibrant tropical lifestyle Darwin offers and are deeply committed to regional and remote medicine, with a strong focus on improving the health of our First Nations patients. This year marks a decade since I became a doctor—a journey that, while challenging and sometimes arduous, has been incredibly fulfilling. I find immense joy in helping children in need, treating their illnesses, connecting with them and bringing a smile to their faces, even when they’re feeling unwell. The work of Mary MacKillop in educating children in regional and remote communities has been a profound inspiration to me. I hope to continue serving with her spirit and dedication in mind. #MacKillopGirlsAchieve #ProudToBeMacKillop #CourageToLead #BeAMacKillopGirl #connected #grateful #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillop #community #Belonging #InAllThingsLove #InOmnibusCaritas #MaryMacKillopCollegeKensington #MaryMacKillopCollege #MMC #RaisingHeartsAndMinds

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 – 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! We are proud to celebrate Harmony, a remarkable Mary MacKillop College Year 12 graduate featured in The Advertiser today! Harmony is a proud Wiradjuri woman and a shining example of resilience and determination. Throughout her journey, Harmony has overcome significant challenges, flourishing through her hard work, courage and perseverance. Her incredible achievement of graduating with a 70.25 ATAR is a testament to her strength and dedication. Harmony, your story inspires us all - we look forward to seeing all the amazing things you will accomplish. You embody the spirit of determination and hope. Let us celebrate this incredible milestone for Harmony! Be sure to read more about her story in The Advertiser today. Catholic Education South Australia #MacKillopGirlsAchieve #ProudToBeMacKillop #BeAMacKillopGirl #CourageToLead #LeadingWithCompassion #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #MMC #MaryMacKillopCollege #MaryMacKillopCollegeKensington #InOmnibusCaritas #InAllThingsLove #Belonging #community #MaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #grateful #connected

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 We are thrilled to announce the exceptional academic achievements of our Year 12 students in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) results. At Mary MacKillop College, 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗘, a testament to their hard work and commitment. Collectively, the Class of 2024 earned 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟭 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, including: 🥇Biology 🥇Chemistry 🥇Child Studies 🥇English 🥇Essential English 🥇Food and Hospitality 🥇Information Processing and Publishing 🥇Physical Education 🥇Research Project B 🥇Spirituality, Religion and Meaning 🥇Visual Arts - Design 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 👏 An impressive 𝟲𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱, with 𝟮𝟲𝟲 𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱. 👏 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟵𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. 👏 𝟯𝟮% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝟵𝟬 (without adjustment factors). 👏 𝟲𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝟴𝟬. These results reflect the College’s commitment to knowing and nurturing every student, enabling each MacKillop girl to flourish both academically and personally. The Class of 2024 exemplified our mantra, "𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱," through their resilience, determination and pursuit of excellence. By providing tailored learning opportunities and dedicated support, we empowered each student to design her own pathway to success, preparing her to step confidently into the future. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their outstanding achievements. We also express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff, whose guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in this success. We look forward to celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of students who achieved 𝗔+ 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁, an 𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝟵𝟬 (without adjustment factors), and 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 at the High Achievers Ceremony in Term 1 of 2025. 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 Principal

This holiday season we’re celebrating the magic of girls’ schools — from the perspective of girls themselves! Nearly 2,500 students from member schools around the world weighed in on what they love about attending a girls’ school. We are so inspired by the shared community, empowerment, and joy girls feel in schools designed just for them. A heartfelt thank-you to the students who contributed such thoughtful reflections and to our member schools for their unwavering dedication to educating and advocating for girls. 🎨 beautifully illustrated by Jo Byrne of See Your Words

Located on High Street, Kensington, the Mary MacKillop College Tenison Centre reflects the College’s approach to contemporary pedagogy, creating a new and activated frontage to the campus’ neighbourhood interface. The intent is a visually sensitive approach to the adjoining residences and historic character, reflecting subtle colour, proportion and aesthetic. Setback from the High Street boundary the form and materiality of the building has been carefully curated to ensure the design compliments the existing architecture within the campus but also retains privacy and passive movement into the new student courtyard. The understated palette, featuring a blend of masonry, glass, and lightweight cladding, allows the structure to blend harmoniously into its surroundings, showcasing a sense of quality and craftsmanship. Client: Mary MacKillop College Kensington Project Team: Sarah Constructions, JPE Design Studio, Lucid Consulting Australia, CPR Engineers, dsquared Consulting, Chris Sale Consulting, BB Architects, Ekistics Planning and Design, Elevation Design, Sonus, CIRQA, Arborman Tree Solutions Photographer: Aaron Citti

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲💙💛 As we approach the end of the year, we honour and celebrate four remarkable members of our Mary MacKillop College community who are retiring after dedicating a combined 𝟭𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of service to our College. 🙌 Rosette De Los Reyes 🙌 Josie Spizzo 🙌 Claude Iannace 🙌 Colleen O'Toole Your commitment, passion and contributions have left an indelible mark on our students, staff and community. From nurturing young minds to supporting the College’s mission, each of you has been an integral part of shaping Mary MacKillop College into what it is today. Thank you for your years of dedication, inspiration and hard work. You will always remain part of the Mary MacKillop family.💙💛 Wishing you all the very best as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your lives. May it be filled with joy, relaxation and new adventures.🙌 #ProudToBeMacKillop #InAllThingsLove #InOmnibusCaritas #MaryMacKillopCollegeKensington #MaryMacKillopCollege #MMC #Belonging #community #grateful #connected #CourageToLead #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillop #LeadingWithCompassion #RaisingHeartsAndMinds

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗺𝗮𝗻! Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome back to the College alumna Jacinta Kracman, Class of 2014. After graduating from the University of Adelaide, Jacinta moved to Perth, where she is now pursuing her dream career as an environmental engineer with Woodside Energy. Jacinta was a diligent student, a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team and an avid sportswoman, even coaching sports teams as an old scholar. With English, Mathematics and Chemistry amongst her favourite subjects, Jacinta was always determined to give her best effort, no matter how challenging the task. Jacinta's visit highlights the significance of memories, connection and how a Mary MacKillop College education fosters the exploration of diverse pathways. Jacinta, like many other alumnae, is courageously and resiliently pursuing her dreams in the true spirit of St Mary MacKillop. Pictured: Ms Kay Christopher, Jacinta Kracman and Ms Josie Spizzo. #MacKillopGirlsAchieve #ProudToBeMacKillop #CourageToLead #BeAMacKillopGirl #grateful #connected #MaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #community #Belonging #InAllThingsLove #InOmnibusCaritas #MaryMacKillopCollegeKensington #MaryMacKillopCollege #MMC #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #LeadingWithCompassion

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗼! This morning, we had the privilege of welcoming Alumna Carla Ceravolo, Class of 2019 back to the College! 🙌 After earning her degree in Radiography, Carla is now living in Melbourne where she is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Medicine - an incredible journey of dedication and achievement!🩺💙💛 Her visit is a testament to how a MacKillop education opens doors to endless opportunities and inspires students to have the courage and resilience required to follow their dreams, all in the spirit of St Mary MacKillop. Pictured: Carla Ceravolo with Ms Josie Spizzo. #MacKillopGirlsAchieve #ProudToBeMacKillop #BeAMacKillopGirl #CourageToLead #LeadingWithCompassion #Belonging #community #connected #grateful #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillop #InAllThingsLove #InOmnibusCaritas #MaryMacKillopCollegeKensington #MaryMacKillopCollege #MMC #RaisingHeartsAndMinds

𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲? Our proud tradition of excellence continues to inspire a bold vision for the future! Starting in 2025, school fees have been reduced across all year levels - a powerful reflection of our commitment to compassion, justice and opportunity. This exciting change makes it easier than ever to join our welcoming community, where each girl is known, nurtured and empowered to lead with courage and compassion. Discover how your daughter can grow and lead with us at Mary MacKillop College: https://lnkd.in/gXbSarm5