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Recently in Pre Primary we have been investigating patterns in Mathematics. We explored making patterns with concrete materials and then we made more patterns in our artwork.

Acclaimed WA actress Emma Booth followed up her red carpet appearance at the Logies by visiting South West schools last week, and took the time on Wednesday to meet with our Senior students in the gymnasium’s new drama studio.

Emma, who is known for her roles in Underbelly, Glitch, Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet, and Hollywood blockbuster Gods & Egypt, spoke about the distinction of screen acting from theatre.

As well as celebrating our Mother’s Day Liturgy on Friday 6 May, the Year 1 and Year 4 classes held their Mission Mart, with all primary students looking colourful in their ‘free dress’ for a gold coin donation.

The Year 1 classes provided the wonderful cake stall which everyone enjoyed, while the Year 4 classes organized entertaining activities for all the students at lunch time.

Our Primary campus celebrated Mother’s Day this morning with a Liturgy and the blessing of all mothers, grandmothers and motherly figures who have nurtured and cared for them. Children read a number of tributes to mums and sang songs honouring them.

On Monday 25th April, we had both primary and secondary students represent St Mary MacKillop College in the annual ANZAC march in Busselton.

The Primary campus also came together on Friday 29th April for a prayer assembly. We took the opportunity to gather together and remember those who served Australia through the many conflicts that have occurred around the world.

Thirty-six Music students from the College enjoyed a jam-packed six days in New Zealand during the school holidays, where they visited and performed with local schools and in some unique venues, as well as enjoying workshops, culture and some of the great tourist delights our neighbours have to offer.

The Hawaiian Ride for Youth visited St Mary MacKillop College on their way to Perth in the final week of last term to share stories and spread awareness on mental health.

South West artist, illustrator and designer Ian Mutch spent two full days this week working with Year 10 Visual Arts students on a set of murals for the College grounds.

The Secondary campus conducted their ANZAC commemorative assembly on Wednesday, with special guest speaker Lieutenant Shane Talbot, who served with the Australian Defense Force for 16 years and now runs the Busselton army cadet unit. Year 12 student and army cadet corporal Elias Van Herwaarde also spoke about his experiences, travelling throughout Australia and the USA on cadet trips during his five years as an army cadet.

Many students on our Primary campus have taken their first look into the microscopic world this week, with a class set of 32 microscopes donated by Busselton-Geographe Bay Rotary Club.
The hand-held microscopes with stands have already been used by Years 3-6 Science classes this week, and are versatile enough for students to make use of them in the new outdoor classroom.