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Welcome to the September edition of the Mac.Rob newsletter!
The pandemic has continued to require equal measures of adaptability and resilience throughout Term 3, but in (what I am fast learning to be) true Mac.Rob spirit, our school community continues to rise to the challenge. Even though we have spent most of the Term in remote learning, we have achieved some significant milestones in our school history throughout this Term.
Firstly, I am humbled and honoured to have been appointed to the ongoing Principal position at Mac.Rob. I look forward to working with and for the school community to continue the school’s resounding success, cherish its long history and significant traditions, and nurture a new era of innovation and growth ...
Mac.Rob's New School Values
Mac.Rob is proud to unveil our new schools values: Community, Growth, Compassion, and Responsibility. School values provide us with a shared way of looking at the world, and help us improve our community, our relationships, and the world around us. Hear what our students and staff have to say about our new values in the video below!
Community: World's Greatest Shave
On the very last day of Term 2, the World’s Greatest Shave (WGS) happened! Zhenyi (Year 11), Seni (Year 10), Amelia (Year 10), Inaya (Year 9), and our Social Service Coordinator, Mr. Regalo, cut and/or shaved our hair (and donated the cuttings) to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia Foundation ...
Growth: Year 9 Impressionism
As part of Year 9 Art, students study a range of artistic periods and movements, and with the works of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Pissarro currently on display as part of the NGV’s Winter Masterpiece exhibition, Impressionism was the perfect subject for Term 3! As well as studying key artworks and artists of the style, students also reflected on the history of the movement ...
Compassion: Wellbeing "Sardines" Activities
On June 24th, our new Head of Wellbeing & Engagement, Dr. Bridget McPherson, coordinated Wellbeing Sardines! A small group of student leaders got together to plan and run activity stations - the one we held being the Anxiety Station. Each group of students who participated in the race went to each station to complete the wellbeing-themed activities and race to the finish line to win a prize ...
Responsibility: German Language Model UN
On July 17th, Year 11 students Evonne, Selina, and Wendy participated in the 2021 German Language Online Model UN. We represented the standpoint of the Republic of Philippines in regards to the issue of world oceans, communicating with around forty-five delegates from 15+ other countries via Zoom. This opportunity left us feeling apprehensive and excited at the same time, because not only ...
Australian Brain Bee Challenge
What a fabulous and engaging online event the Australian Brain Bee Final was! Congratulations to the Mac.Rob team, who achieved excellent ...
Berthe Mouchette Poetry Competition
Held by the Alliance Française, the Berthe Mouchette Poetry Recital Competition enables students to actively practice their French skills ...
Tiger Global Case Competition
Congratulations to our Year 9 students who competed in the annual Tiger Global Case Competition, a business challenge held virtually every year ...
Mac.Rob Mental Health Resources
Welcome to Mac.Rob SchoolTV, a free online portal containing a wide variety of mental health and wellbeing resources for students and families.
COVID Grants: Applications Now Open
The Mac.Rob Foundation is offering five COVID grants to students and families who have been impacted by the pandemic, each valued at $1000.
School Council Update
Keep up-to-date with all the latest activity from our School Council and learn how you can get involved with the Mac.Rob community.
What's on at Mac.Rob
Music At Mac.Rob: Instrumental Music Videos
In lieu of our annual Winter Concert, a series of pre-filmed instrumental music performances are now available for our community to enjoy on the official Mac.Rob YouTube Channel! To view the full program of performances, click here.
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.
