Introducing the New House System at MacKillop College
Introducing the New House System at MacKillop College.
MacKillop College Werribee is excited to announce the introduction of a new house system in 2025, featuring six houses named after significant individuals and families associated with Saint Mary MacKillop. This initiative aims to foster a sense of community, teamwork, and collective identity among students while honoring the rich heritage of the college.
The Six Houses
- McCormack House (Purple)
– Named after Sister Irene McCormack, an Australian Josephite nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor in Peru.
– Symbol: Laurel, reflecting her service in Peru.
– Value: Compassion
- Solomon House (Blue)
– Named after Emanuel Solomon, an Adelaide businessman who supported Mary MacKillop and the Sisters during challenging times.
– Value: Inclusiveness
- Tenison Woods House (Green)
– Named after Fr Julian Tenison Woods, co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph with Mary MacKillop.
– Values: Knowledge and Wisdom
- Xavier House (Red)
– Named after Sister Francis Xavier, the first postulant of the Sisters of St Joseph.
– Value: Courage
- Cameron House (Yellow)
– Named after the Cameron family, relatives of Mary MacKillop in Penola, where her vision for educating the poor began.
– Value: Dignity
- MacDonald House (Orange)
– Named after Mary MacKillop’s maternal family, the MacDonald clan, who instilled in her the values of love and faith.
– Value: Responsibility
Opportunities and Achievements
The house system will provide students with opportunities to earn points through academic achievements, sporting events, and community service. This will not only encourage healthy competition but also foster a sense of unity and shared purpose among students. Each house will embody the values of Saint Mary MacKillop and her associates, guiding students to develop compassion, inclusiveness, knowledge, courage, dignity, and responsibility.
Embracing Our Heritage
By naming the houses after individuals closely associated with Saint Mary MacKillop, this reinforces MacKillop College’s commitment to the values and legacy of our patron Saint. This new system is designed to inspire students to emulate the dedication, resilience, and compassion that defined the lives of these remarkable individuals.
As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to seeing our students thrive in their respective houses, building strong bonds and contributing to the vibrant community that is MacKillop College.
