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"Welcome to the June edition of the Mac.Rob newsletter!"
Winter is here again and it is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year! This month has seen us ‘pivot’ once again as another Victorian lockdown was put in place, but we are very adept at adjusting to whatever comes our way, and our transition to and from online learning was once again extremely smooth. I continue to be most grateful for the way our staff and students remain focussed on their work regardless of circumstances; it is a real testament to our community’s commitment to doing our very best for our students.
As you’ll see in our Compass weekly wrap ups, social media platforms, and students’ updates, wherever possible our events and programs remain, albeit sometimes in a new format, so that we honour the traditions, activities and fun that are the hallmarks of our school. ...
Girl Power in Engineering & IT
Year 10 student, Cherry, reports on participating in the University of Melbourne's 'Girl Power in Engineering and IT' Program, which aims to raise awareness of these fields among young women: "I am very pleased to share that I have been selected to participate in the ‘Girl Power in Engineering and IT’ initiative run by the University of Melbourne. This four-year long, fully-funded program is a way for high school girls to learn more about engineering and information technology pathways directly from leading professionals in the field ... "
Our School Captains farewell our Principal, Ms. Anne Stout, in the final Mac.Rob In A Week for Term 2!
ABC Takeover Melbourne Workshop
Year 9 student, Sahana, reports on the 'Takeover Melbourne' workshop, facilitated by the ABC: A few weeks ago, I went to a “Takeover Melbourne Workshop” created by Ms. Shamoail and Year 10 student, Anjali. At first, I didn't know what Takeover was. After a quick Google search, I found out that Takeover was a competition based in Melbourne, organised by the ABC ... "
Duke of Edinburgh Program
The Duke of Edinburgh Program 2021 was definitely an unforgettable experience. Throughout Term 1 and 2, we learned the essential skills we needed for camping out in the real world. We learned about minimal impact, safety procedures, first aid, and camp craft skills such as setting up tents and camp cooking ...
VCE Theatre Studies Excursion
Students from VCE Theatre Studies were privileged to attend a backstage tour of the State Theatre at the Arts Centre Melbourne ...
Year 9 Piano Soiree
Thanks to all the dedication and effort of our young pianists, the COVID-safe Year 9 Piano Soirée was a wonderful success ...
Year 10 Advanced Food
Year 10 Advanced Food made the most of pre-lockdown by trying their hands at a culinary challenge worthy of MasterChef ...
Whole School Assembly
The final week of Term 2 began with a Whole School Assembly, and the chance to farewell our departing Principal, Ms. Anne Stout, in grand style.
Sports Results
Read the latest results from Mac.Rob's athletes, including representatives from State Tennis, Soccer, Netball, and Handball.
School Council Update
Keep up-to-date with all the latest activity from our School Council, meet our new Council members, and learn how you can get involved with Mac.Rob.
What's on at Mac.Rob
Music At Mac.Rob: Winter Concert
Please join us for the annual Winter Concert, a highlight of the Mac.Rob musical calendar. Students from Mac.Rob and MHS will perform at this gala event, held in the world-renowned Melbourne Recital Centre. Tickets for this event will go on sale early in Term 3. Please check Compass and our Facebook page for more event and ticket information soon.
Monday, August 2nd @ the Melbourne Recital Centre
Palladians In Pink - Pink Pledge & Webinar
GO PINK with the Palladians Association this June! As part of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's GO PINK Pledge, 'Palladians in Pink' are aiming to raise awareness and funds in support for those who have been - and will be - impacted by breast cancer. They’re also holding a free webinar with breast cancer specialists on Saturday, June 26th, 7pm-8pm, that our Mac.Rob community are welcome to attend. To register for the event, and to donate, click here.
Breast Cancer Webinar | Saturday, June 26th @ 7:00pm
Join the alumni society of Mac.Rob today!
The Palladians are the alumni society of Mac.Rob and provide a range of resources to students and families during their time at Mac.Rob, and in the years following.
Be supported to achieve your best at Mac.Rob!
The Mac.Rob Foundation provides support to students and families throughout their time at Mac.Rob in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and other opportunities.
