The MacKillop Podcast
Episodes
22 episodes
Hellos, Highlights and ‘Hot Takes’ with Mrs Heffernan
1. Mrs Heffernan joins a panel of senior students to talk about her first term here at MacKillop 2. We play a game of 'Heffernan's Hot Takes' 3. Interview with Year 10 guitar-shredding superstar Reeves, about his or...
Principal or Politician? - Mr Lee’s Final Podcast
1. Mr Michael Lee joins us for the final time as Principal, along with a panel of MacKillop staff to send him off in style 2. A game of 'Who Said It? - Michael Lee Edition' 3. 'Quick Chat' with Michaela Leonard from the ...
Education Bite: 'The Dismissal'
In our first education bite episode, our panel of staff and students reflect on the 50 Year Anniversary of the Whitlam Government's dismissal in 1975.
Social Media, Rhymes and Mr Durham's Screen Time
1. Discussion with senior students Maya and Ben, along with AP Pastoral Care, Mr Durham about social media and its impact on students 2. A game of 'Screen Time...' 3. 'Quick Chat' with Year 12 Student Kaydence, who was w...
Wellbeing, Exam Preparation and A Game of MacKillop Articulation
1. Discussion with senior students Mili and Jay, along with school counsellors Jerry and Alli about wellbeing in the lead up to exam period 2. A game of 'MacKillop Articulation' 3. Interview with Year 12 students Summer and J...
Carnivals, Charity and Performance in the P.A.C
1. Discussion with senior students David, Phoebe, Ruby and Josh about term one events at MacKillop 2. Reflection on Year 12's $100,000 fundraising effort for Relay for Life 3. Year 9 student Sam talks about playing piano and...
New PE Facility, Album Debut and The MacKillop Draft v2
1. Discussion with students and staff about Physical Education at MacKillop in the lead up to the opening of the new Physical Education Facility 2. 'The MacKillop Draft' Staff Road Trip Edition 3. Year 12 Student ...
The ACT Election Episode
1. Discussion with Liberal MLA Mark Parton, ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall, and Labor candidate Brendan Forde, who chat with us about the election, their policies, and life in politics 2. Q&A from our live audience of students <...
The MacKillop Podcast: Live Special
1. Discussion with MacKillop Alumni Zac, Lilly and Tad about their Year 12 experience and post-graduation pathway 2. Q&A from our live Year 12 Audience 3. 'Yay' or 'Nay' Quiz with Year 12 and MacKillop Alumni <...
Performing Arts and The MacKillop Draft
1. Discussion with students and staff about Dance, Drama and Music at MacKillop in the lead up to new Performing Arts Centre 2. 'The MacKillop Draft' Mini Game 3. Students talk about their recent success at the C...
Celebrating Community and Our Latest Olympian
1. MacKillop Alumni Monique Suraci talks all things high school, boxing and being selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics 2. 'MacKillop T.K.O' - Quiz with Monique Suraci 3. Students talk about all the recent community event...
Carnival Spirit and Teachers at MacKillop
1. Discussion with Mr Lee, Ms Sullivan and Ms Bryant about all things teaching, careers in education and being a teacher at MacKillop 2. 'Guess Who - MacKillop Edition' Mini Game 3. Year 12 House Captains talk about carn...
'Normal or Nah', Silver Jubilee and Wrapping Up 2023
1. Year 12 students Alana & Billy, Year 11 students Avari & Lachlan and Padua students Liam & Siena wrap up 2023 and look into 2024 2. ‘Normal or Nah’ Mini game 3. Staff members and former students reflect on...
Staff & Student Symbiosis & The Sustainability Sisters
1. Discussion with Mrs Baker, Mr Stephens and SRC members, Toby and Laura about how to get the most out of your teachers2. 'English in a Minute' w/ Mrs Baker 2. 'Would You Rather?' Mini Game3. An exclusive and original ...
Genesis Owusu Special
1. Past student Kofi Owusu-Ansah, who is more commonly know by his stage name, Genesis Owusu talks about his experience at MacKillop, music career and future plans. 2. We get some insight into the mind of Genesis Owusu in a game...
Alumni, Experiences and Enrolling at MacKillop
1. Discussion with Mr Lee and SRC members, Luke and Justine about transitioning to High School and coming to MacKillop 2. 'Quick Chat: Career Highlight' with past students Gabby Peterson & Michael Caruana 3. 'How w...
The 2023 Carnival Special
1. Year 12 House Captains talk about the recent Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and give us some insight into how their house performed. 2. We take you around the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, talking to staff and students o...
Sports, House Spirit and Swimming Carnival Fever
1. Year 12 House Captains talk about their house spirit, house history and house rivalries in the lead up to the Swimming Carnival 2. 'Talking About Your House' Mini game - Tests our Captains knowledge of their house statistics and hi...
Results, Reflections and 'Finish My Sentence'
1. Recently graduated Year 12 students James and Neika are joined by junior students Alec and Savannah to wrap up the year and look into the next 2. ‘Finish my sentence 2022’ Mini game 3. College Captains Maddie and Rohan ha...
Tea, Test Tips and Ed Larkin's Triceps
1. Year 12 students Alex and Ruby join Mrs McLennan and Mr Larkin to discuss ending the academic year on a positive note 2. ‘Guess the Tea’ mini game 3. 'Quick Chat' with Josh Haynes ACT ASBA award winner and racing driver <...