Academic Enrichment

The academic profile of students at MacKillop College is enhanced beyond the classroom with the opportunity to participate in programs that cover many curriculum areas.

Students are encouraged to extend their knowledge and skills especially in areas where they display great interest and talent. All curriculum enrichment activities and experiences are advertised to the student body. Teaching staff take on the role of coordinating each program.

Academic Competitions

Students at MacKillop College have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of academic competitions. All junior students and many senior students compete in the University of NSW Mathematics, Science and English Competitions. There is also the chance to participate in writing and spelling competitions, the Westpac Mathematics Competition and other events as they arise. The College has a very proud history of impressive achievements in many of these competitions.

Mathematics Challenge

The Mathematics Challenge allows students in the junior years who have an interest in mathematics to solve a variety of problems within a team and also on an individual basis. The questions involve mathematical skills, logic and reasoning and give students the opportunity to explore mathematics beyond the classroom environment.

Murder Under the Microscope

Murder Under The Microscope is an interactive eco-game about environmental issues. It combines internet with classroom-based activities to provide an environmental murder mystery.

Windows of Excellence

Windows of Excellence provides activities which move students beyond the core curriculum in order to broaden and develop knowledge, application, interests and skills.

Tournament of the Minds

Tournament of Minds is a unique problem solving program which challenges students to step outside their comfort zone. Participants are faced with a situation that requires a creative and dramatised solution. Engineering, Mathematics, Language, Human Society and its Environment and Technology are the broad areas covered by the challenge. Students develop communication skills and strategies that will equip them for the challenges of real life.

Science Enrichment Programs

Students undertake a variety of activities, including model making, practical investigations, poster design and entry into a variety of science competitions. All activities are designed to illustrate the applications of science in a variety of situations, and consolidate practical skills while expanding the theoretical basis of participants.