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We are so proud of our graduating class, as they have overcome numerous social and physical barriers in order to attend and complete this course. One student has severe sight issues, whilst another has been dealing with major health issues that sees him regularly being admitted in and out of hospital.

Collaboration is an important value of Macquarie Community College. Recently, CEO Theresa Collignon, collaborated with local community organisations to discuss how we can, and do, support individuals from all walks of life to build community cohesion.

Last term was a busy period for Macquarie Community College. We love being part of local community events and celebrating different cultures. Here’s a snapshot of what we got up to.

At MCC, our students are the heart and soul of our College. Each day when we open our doors, we look forward to welcoming new and continuing students and joining them on their path to ‘realise their potential’. Whether it be upskilling or embarking on a new career, learning English language skills, improving their fitness or taking on a new hobby, the journey our students take at MCC is one that we are always seeking to continually improve. Read more about the various ways we are working on improving the student journey.

MCC was pleased to host City of Ryde Mayor, Jerome Laxale, this week. Jerome met with the CEO and leadership team to discuss a deeper collaboration between Council and the College to meet the needs of individuals and organisations in the City of Ryde.

Today is International Women's Day. At MCC we delight in empowering women to reach their full potential through participation in quality life-long learning. This year's theme for International Women's Day is RESPECT. This is also one of MCC's core values.

Billions of people will be celebrating the Lunar New Year over the next couple of weeks. But what is the Lunar New Year and why is 2018 the Year of the Dog? Here's what you need to know about this celebration.

Don't delay in achieving your New Year's resolutions. Use our helpful planner to kick start your goals today!

Local Member for Epping, Damien Tudehope, visited Macquarie Community College in November to see us in action. He had the chance to meet and speak with a wide range of local students enrolled in English classes and career training courses. He was able to see firsthand the important contribution MCC was making to education in our community.

Congratulations to all the recipients of our Staff Excellence Awards and Tenure Awards for 2017. We thank you for your diligence and dedication to the college and its students. We look forward to see what 2018 holds for all of us!