YAKKA - Introduction to Work Program
2024-03-26 09:00 - 22:30 UTC
The “YAKKA- Introduction to Work Program” will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9 through to Year 12, with a focus on students in year 10.

MJC Surfing Program
2024-04-03 09:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Surfs Up! Jaimie, Michelle & Keighan (with a little help from professional surfing instructors) will have our MJC students tail sliding and nose riding in no time!

Term 2 commences Tuesday 30th April
2025-04-29 08:50 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney)
MJC welcomes all of our students back on Tuesday 30th April 2024.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin

School Photo Day
2025-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Photographers from Newcastle School Photos will be onsite at MJC Shortland on Friday 30th May 2025.

Final day of Term 2 2025
2025-06-27 08:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Term 2 at MJC finishes up for all students on Friday 27th June 2025. We hope everyone enjoys a much deserved break.

Term 3 commences Tuesday 22nd July
2025-07-22 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney)
MJC welcomes all of our students back on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin

Ninja Parc / Sports Day
2025-08-05 09:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Tuesday 5th August, MJC Shortland will hold its annual Ninja Parc / Sports Day at Genesis Health and Fitness.
Multiple sports will be on offer including indoor soccer, netball, indoor cricket and the Ninja Parc dynamic obstacle courses.
See Julie or your caseworker for further details and permission notes.

Senior Boys Suit Up Day
2025-08-14 09:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Senior boys will spend the day learning and developing interview skills and working on confidence outside of school. Students will each have a clear idea of how to respond to interview questions and how to present themselves to potential employers.

Style For Success
2025-08-14 09:00 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney)
Empower yourself with a transformative day focused on well-being, professional presentation, and interview readiness. From styling tips, interview preparation and self-care practices, you’ll leave feeling job-ready and inspired to make your best impression.

School Of Rock
2025-12-04 12:45 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney)
Join Tom, Keighan, and Paul in the Chapel for our weekly music jam session.

2026 Term 1 commences for new students.
2026-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney)
MJC Shortland welcomes all of our new students on Friday 30th January 2026.
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” — B.B. King

2026 Term 1 commences for returning students.
2026-02-02 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
MJC welcomes all of our students back on Monday 2nd February 2026.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin

Dungeons & Dragons Friday at MJC
2026-02-06 09:00 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney)
Every Friday at MJC we run a Dungeons and Dragons session for our students. D&D is a feature of many forward-thinking educational establishments as it helps develop collaborative problem-solving skills in a supportive and inclusive social setting. Students who may have struggled in groups in the past have a chance to build up their social skills in a safe environment. D&D is not about winning, it is about working together to overcome problems and success is not always guaranteed. Failure in a story-based setting usually encourages students to develop new ideas and approaches to achieve success. At MJC we find that the confidence that students gain from playing D&D stays with them and we see it in the classroom and in new friendships being created.
