Year 7

Students engage in a Reflection Day facilitated by MacKillop staff and selected Year 11 students. The Reflection Day activities focus on the life, mission and legacy of Mary MacKillop. This Reflection Day, with its focus on Mary MacKillop, allows our students to consider and aspire to emulate the example of Australia’s first Saint and founder of one of our founding charisms, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The Reflection Day is held in Term 3 and occurs at St Joseph’s House, Perthville.

Year 8

Students engage in a Reflection Day facilitated by the Lasallian Youth Team. Lasallian Youth Ministry offers opportunities for young people to discover the fullness of life through innovative experiences of faith, service and community. They aim to empower young people to utilise their gifts in their lives. The theme of this Reflection Day is  ‘Inside Out’. Through a series of activities, students are encouraged to consider their reactions and emotions in certain situations. During group discussions and reflection activities, they each have an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the various ways they respond to situations that occur daily in their lives. Students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation about the humanity of Jesus, through the moments when He experienced intense emotions. The Reflection Day is held in Term 2 and occurs at St Joseph’s House, Perthville.

Year 9

Students engage in a Reflection Day facilitated by Chris Doyle of Karis Ministries. Chris Doyle, from Sydney, has been conducting retreats for high school students since 1991. Chris uses a contemporary and dynamic approach which consists of a program of popular, relevant music, age appropriate activities, meditation and discussion. This Reflection Day additionally provides an introduction to the school’s CSYMA Program. CSYMA is an optional program that provides students with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, explore their personal faith and share in the service of others while living the Gospel values of love, justice, compassion and peace. The Reflection Day is held in Term 2 and occurs at St Joseph’s House, Perthville. 

Year 10 

The students also engage in a Reflection Day facilitated by Chris Doyle of Karis Ministries. The Reflection Day provides our students the opportunity to develop their faith and strengthen their connection with God and their peers. This Reflection Day also provides an introduction to the school’s Year 10 CSYMA Leadership Program. The Reflection Day is held in Term 2 and occurs at St Joseph’s House, Perthville.

Year 11

The Year 11 Retreat is a three-day experience that is often remembered as one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences of the students’ final years at the College. This Retreat aims to allow students to examine their God-given strengths, provide opportunities for connection with God through prayer and liturgy and develop bonds between the students and allow time for fun and relaxation. Throughout the retreat students enjoy working in small and large groups, communicating and sharing ideas with their peers, recreational time at Collaroy Beach/Rock pool, visiting the Christmas lights, carols and food stalls in the forecourt at St Mary’s Cathedral and other enjoyable bonding activities with their year group. The retreat is conducted in Term 4 and occurs at The Collaroy Centre, Collaroy. 

Year 12

Year 12's attend a Spirituality Day facilitated by Real Talk. Real Talk is an organisation that is all about getting real on the topics of sex, relationships and personal identity. Based on Christian values and using personal sharing from a team of dynamic presenters, Real Talk provides presentations, programs and up-to-date resources. Their focus is on all young people being made aware of their genuine value, worth and dignity and to experience love for all it was created to be. The Spirituality Day is held in Term 1 and occurs at Mother Ignatius Croke Hall, adjacent to the Cathedral.