Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): Monday 1 September – Friday 19 September 2025
Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as effective school communities and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices.
A significant and formal way in which we engage and gather data is through MACSSIS, the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys.
MACSSIS is a set of surveys that have been built specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the Learning Services team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in wide consultation with principals in our schools.
In 2025, students, families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via our secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys.
The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets with the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data. Participating schools are in the process of updating their privacy policy to ensure school communities are fully informed and protected.
Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions. Families and staff can complete the survey anytime over the three-week window via an emailed link and password. Feedback has indicated that previous surveys were completed across a range of mobile devices and different web browsers.
Our community’s opinions are critical to understanding how our school is performing – MACSSIS is a key data source for guiding the ongoing work to improve our school.
If you would like more information, please contact the school.
Uganda Appeal - Help us make a difference
Our sister school, St. Francis Catholic Primary School in Kizinga, Uganda, is a place where hope, learning, and faith grow, often in the face of great challenges. For many of the 450 students, a simple breakfast at school is not just a meal, it is the energy they need to learn, play, and dream of a brighter future. The support of our staff and students has enabled the construction and furnishing of three brick classroom blocks; a food program; the refurbishment of the church with a concrete floor; and soon the installation of water tanks.
Our support of St. Francis Kizinga is more than an act of charity; it is a reflection of our shared values and our commitment to living out the Gospel in tangible ways. For our students, this partnership provides a valuable lesson in what it means to live fully and act justly. It is an opportunity to see firsthand the difference that can be made when we put our faith into action. It teaches them that living fully means embracing the fullness of life that Christ offers, and acting justly means standing up for the dignity and well-being of others, especially those in need.
We are inviting our College community, parents, families, and students to give generously to this very worthy cause. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real and lasting difference.
Here is how your gift can help:
- $10 provides breakfast for 1 student for half the school year
- $20 provides breakfast for 1 student for the full school year
- $40 provides breakfast for 2 students for the full school year
- $60 provides breakfast for 3 students for the full school year
- $80 provides breakfast for 4 students for the full school year
- $100 provides breakfast for 5 students for the full school year
Every donation, no matter the amount, also supports future classroom buildings and vital school projects, helping to create a better learning environment for all.
Together, as a faith-filled community, let us reach out with love and compassion to help our brothers and sisters at St. Francis Kizinga. Your generosity will change lives.
Cheering on Our Musical Stars!
This weekend, our College proudly presents the 2025 Musical Production, Once Upon a Stage! It’s such an exciting time to come together and celebrate the amazing talent, hard work, and creativity of our students.
The performing arts are such an important part of school life, giving students a chance to be creative, work together, and have fun. Once Upon a Stage takes us on a joyful trip through Broadway’s best hits, from the glamour of the 1930s to the anthems of the 2010s. With soaring ballads, iconic duets, and high-energy ensemble numbers, this show is a real celebration of the magic of the stage.
A big thank you to Ms Allison Caruana (Director and Producer), Mr Danny Godoy (Music Director), Mrs Jordyn Bugeja (Production Assistant), and all the choreographers, voice coaches, staff, and volunteers who have helped make this show happen.
And of course, to our incredible students, we are so proud of you! Your talent, energy, and passion have brought this production to life, and we can’t wait to see you shine on stage.
There are still some tickets left for Saturday’s shows, so don’t miss your chance to catch this amazing performance.
We are cheering for our students as they take to the stage this weekend.
