Education Programs

Mary MacKillop Place Museum provides a range of education programs. These include:

 

Guided Tours

Our 90 minute tours are interactive and student-centred. The tours are curriculum based and ideal for students from Year 4 to 12 who are studying various topics eg Church History, Saints, Social Justice and Australian History.

 

Museum Tour Group Bookings

Museum Visitor Services

T: 02 8912 4878

E: mackillop@sosj.org.au

 

School Holiday Program

This program has been designed to provide primary-aged children with opportunities to explore the life and times of Mary MacKillop – Australia’s first saint. 

Children will be able to:

  • Enjoy art & craft activities
  • Listen to stories
  • Explore Mary's home and the School house
  • Discover Mary's travelling trunk

The holiday program details:

  • Offered during the NSW school holidays (April, July and October)
  • Runs for two hours (10.30am to 12.30pm)
  • Delivered and fully supervised by the Education Officer (qualified primary school teacher)
  • Parents/carers are welcome to stay with the children, take a tour through the Museum or spend some time in the Gift Shop & Cafe
  • Costs $8.00 per child (includes morning tea)
  • For bookings, call the Museum Education Officer (details below)
  • BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!

Museum Education Officer

T: 02 8912 4883

E: mackillop@sosj.org.au

 

School Retreats & Reflection Days

Mary MacKillop Place offers you the opportunity of enjoying a staff or student reflection day with a difference. Your reflection day may include facilitation, reflection in the chapel, a museum tour and use of conference facilities. Our staff are willing to help you design a day that will meet your needs.

For enquiries and bookings please call 02 8912 4814 or email mmpevent.bookings @sosj.org.au.