MARY MACKILLOP PLACE - SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

School Holiday Program – Mary MacKillop Place

Children’s Holiday Program at Mary MacKillop Place
📅 Wednesday 1 October & Wednesday 8 October 2025
🕙 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Grounds of Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney
Enter via 7 Mount Street
👧 Ages 6–12 (parent/guardian required)
🎟 $8 | Limited to 20 children per session

Looking for a meaningful, fun holiday activity for your kids? Join us at Mary MacKillop Place for two special mornings catered for children aged 6–12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

✨ Day 1: Treasure Hunt & Lawn Games (1 Oct)
Children will explore the grounds of Mary MacKillop Place with a guided treasure hunt, uncovering hidden symbols linked to Mary’s story and values. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy classic lawn games that encourage fun, teamwork, and connection.

🌿 Day 2: Nature Bag Craft & Chalk Wall of Hope (8 Oct)
Children will collect items around the site to design their own “Nature Bag,” reflecting Mary’s values of simplicity and care for creation. The session will finish with a collaborative “Chalk Wall of Hope,” where children share their personal messages for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

These sessions are a wonderful way for families to connect with Mary’s story and experience MMP as a place of welcome, joy, and hope.

Included:

• All program inclusions and equipment for all activities.

• Access to Mary MacKillop Place Museum on the day.

• 1x copy per child of our Junior Pilgrim Pack.

  Important Info:

• BYO morning tea. Our cafe will also be open through the day if you'd like to pick up something while you're here.

• Entry via 7 Mount Street, North Sydney. Our educator will meet you at the entrance.

• Wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement and crafting (ensure that all items of outer clothing are clearly labeled).

• 📸 Photos may be taken for promotional purposes. Please let staff know if you prefer your child not be included. A Photo Consent form will be provided prior to this event. This will need to be signed and returned either in print or via email to media@mmp.org.au prior to or on the morning of the first day of this program.

• Please find our risk assessment for this event here.