Year 7 Transition Program
The transition to Year 7 is a milestone full of excitement, opportunity, and new friendships. At ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ, 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 ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ, 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
