Macquarie Community College recently hosted the Staff Recognition Event 2024, honouring the exceptional contributions of our team through Anniversary Awards, Teaching Excellence Awards, and Staff Excellence Awards. 2024 has been another year of challenges and triumphs, underscoring that Macquarie Community College is, at its core, all about people. Our dedicated team fosters a sense of […]
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2024
Sue Bryant: ‘’My goal is the highest quality of care for our children’’
Meet Sue, Early Childhood Education and Care Lead Trainer at Macquarie Community College. Her dedication to quality education and passion for Child Care continues to inspire students and colleagues alike. From Hands-On Care to Hands-On Teaching Sue’s career in early childhood education began in 1991, when she first entered the childcare sector. Over the years, […]
Juliana Teon and her Journey in Early Childhood Education
Juliana Teon’s story is a true testament to the power of community education and personal growth. After navigating career shifts, migration, and motherhood, she rediscovered her passion for Early Childhood Education at Macquarie Community College. During Adult Learners Week Writing Competition her writing entry, “Personal Growth Through Community Education,” captures the inspiring journey of self-discovery and […]
Celebrating Jeniston Jesunesan, 2nd Place in Writing Competition
Jeniston Jesunesan’s journey with Macquarie Community College is nothing short of inspiring. His determination to reshape his career and grow personally led him to our unique educational community. Through his Adult Learners Week writing competition entry “How Macquarie Community College Helped Me Achieve My Goals,” and in our recent interview, Jeniston shares how our team […]
Dog Training Classes – Meet the Trainers
Naturally, a happy dog means a happy owner! At Macquarie Community College, we offer a variety of Dog Training classes, led by our dedicated and passionate trainers, Julie Quinn and Narelle Brown. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for dogs, they equip owners with not only the knowledge but the skills to promote healthy, […]
Get Online Week: Digital Learning & New Skills
Macquarie Community College recently celebrated Get Online Week with two dynamic days filled with Free taster classes and Demos. This event showcased how digital learning, can empower adults to explore new skills, make connections, and partake in lifelong learning. Participants of all ages joined both in-person and online Zoom sessions, discovering just how engaging and […]
Journey in Individual Support – Aged Care and Disability
Sister Mary Radiance Therese, originally from India, has always been driven by a desire to care for others. Her passion for care and individual support has taken her across continents, and in 2017, she arrived in Australia as a missionary. Her story is one of compassion, resilience, and lifelong learning, particularly in the fields of […]
Blogging and Social Media: Yoga’s digital education
At Macquarie Community College, we celebrate the transformative stories of our students. This year’s Adult Learners Week Writing Competition showcased Yoga Skandakumar, our first-place winner. Her reflections on education and personal growth reminds us that learning has no boundaries. A Career of Service and a New Chapter Yoga’s journey is as rich as her […]
Fiona Oates: Empowering students through English education
Fiona Oates has been a key part of the Macquarie Community College family since 2007. Originally starting as a part-time evening teacher, Fiona gradually took on more work as her children grew older and became more independent. Her journey into teaching began with a deep passion for supporting her community, which has only grown stronger […]
Celebrating the Winners of our Adult Learners Week Writing Competition 2024
Celebrating Adult Learners: A Glimpse into Our Writing Competition At Macquarie Community College, we see education as a lifelong journey, and, therefore, Adult Learners Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate it. This time around, we hosted an inspiring Writing Competition, inviting learners to reflect on their growth through adult education. As a result, the […]