'That's PERFECT!'

Have you ever said that when describing a piece of work, or an attempt at something? I am willing to bet that you have used it when describing what someone else has done, rather than what you have achieved. We are our own harshest critics, and too often our own achievements are shrouded in self-doubt and worry. This was even captured in Bluey, when she feels her Father’s Day card has to be perfect but she can’t decide what to draw! So Chili reminds her about all the fun times she’s had with Dad and how he’s not so perfect either.

A desire for perfection can be damaging and draining. Our young people now have a complete life of a curated on-line persona, where they have seen the impact of not appearing 'perfect' in Instagram stories or reels, or not having the perfect attire or appropriate 'look' for certain events. As adults in their lives, I wonder if we do enough to let them know that they are perfect, not because the filter on their iPhone captured them brilliantly but because they are of full and magnificent humanity, made in the Image of God.

Part of that conversation on their perfection needs to be about the necessary and beautiful cracks. The contradiction of this is that embracing our imperfections helps us in attaining humility, contentedness and authenticity, and aids so much in developing our empathy and compassion for those around us. It is essential for our full humanity. Canadian singer Leonard Cohen embraced this in these words:

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That's how the light gets in

So, as adults in the lives of children who are constantly sold the myth of perfection on social media, let's remind them that the cracks and the imperfections are also places where they can find their own truth, their own 'place' and let us help them let the light in.

Mr Chris Gabbett
College Principal

In the second verse of the Australian National Anthem (a welcome upbeat relief from the dirge that is the 'God save the King'), there is this lyric:

For those who've come across the seas, we've boundless plains to share.

In context, this lyric likely refers to the 'ten-pound poms' and other targeted migration policies of the 1950s-70s but it resonated with me as a foreigner to these shores and to the Highfields and Mary MacKillop community.

It's quite an undertaking, moving countries and if my family and I knew all of the things we had to do to make it happen I'm not sure we would have made the decision to emigrate. However, hand on heart I am so thankful that we did. Putting aside the weather (which as I write is beautiful), the better pay and conditions, the far superior health system, and the cheap coffee and fuel - trust me, they ARE cheap if you come from the UK - it's the warmth of the welcome that has made us all feel so welcome, and none warmer than that of the Mary Mac community. I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to all of the staff, parents and students of Mary MacKillop who have shown 'boundless' energy and kindness in making me feel at home. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first two weeks with you all and can't wait to know you better and help with making the goals and ambitions for our young people in our care a reality.

As a 'newbie' I can bring fresh eyes to the College and perhaps remind everyone of what is going well that perhaps is taken for granted, as well as point out how we can aspire to be better and bring my experience of other contexts to the table. For now, please indulge me as I list some of the fantastic things I have already experienced.

Celebrating success: the assemblies have been an absolute delight to witness and take part in. The College has a truly wonderful culture of recognising and celebrating the successes of our young people and it has been uplifting to see so many of you there as well to celebrate alongside your children.
Perseverance in action: I had a very cold but thoroughly enjoyable time at the Highfields Sport and Recreation Park this week watching our teams play the brutal but beautiful game of Rugby Union. Each and every one of our Mary Mac students showed incredible perseverance in the games and I know that the coaches were very happy about the attitude and application of the teams. The results (which reminded me of a famous Meatloaf song - see if you can work it out and if you can contact me via email and I will name drop you next time around) 'weren't bad' but it was the way they approached the game that warmed the hearts (if not the noses) of the brave and committed spectators.

Respect: walking around the site, I have been impressed and touched by the respectful, friendly and warm conversations that students have had with me, other staff and one another. There is a genuine sense of 'share' and 'care' in the College with students of all years interacting, helping and having fun with one another.

Dedication: The staff here are amazing. The amount of discretionary effort that they have shown to take students on excursions, put on amazing musical productions, visit career expos, create opportunities for academic stretch, develop the resources and buildings for the College, or create meaningful leadership opportunities has been palpable even in just two weeks.
I guess what I am trying to highlight is that this is NOT the status quo. Schools or Colleges - whether here or back in Blighty - DON'T all operate in this way. Young people - whatever their national identity - DON'T always embody the values and mission statements of their educational establishments. This place is special.

Saying all that, Mary MacKillop College is not perfect. The staff and students don't always get it right, and I certainly don't always get it right - just ask my children! So, in subsequent articles I might share with you what I think needs fixing and how we might go about it. I might share with you, disappointments or things of concern. I am sure that you will share with me ideas or thoughts on how we can improve. That's because we care.

Do please say hello and introduce yourself if you see me around - I'm the better-looking, taller, funnier, older, balder, rounder version of Mr. Gabbett.

Stay warm.

Richard Coe
Deputy Principal

Mr Gabbett, College Principal warmly invites our MMCC community, Alumni, past families, current and former staff to join us for the inaugural Foundation Day on Sunday, 11 August. Please see invitation below for further details. 

On this day we will also be launching and blessing our Alumni Executive and our Alumni XI and First XI will be competing in the inaugural Donaugh Shirley Shield Football match.

It will be a wonderful time to reconnect with many people in our community and reminisce about MMCC.

This event is open to all families considering enrolling at the College in Prep to Year 12 in 2025 or 2026. Our Twilight Tour provides families the opportunity to tour the campus with our College Principal, members of the Executive Leadership Team and our College Captains and hear first-hand experiences from staff and students.

To register for this event, please visit the College website.

Phoebe Burton
Enrolments Officer

Have you got a little one in Kindy this year?

If your child was born between July 2019 and June 2020, they are eligible for Prep 2025! As scary as that may seem, we are here to support you and your child every step of the way. At Mary MacKillop, the journey into Prep is a big and important milestone, and from the first visit to our Prep rooms through to our Prep Transition Program, we will make sure everyone is ready to commence big school together!

Limited spaces remain for Prep 2025 and the final round of Prep interviews are taking place now, with Prep applications closing on 30 August 2024!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Enrolments Team!

Phoebe Burton
Enrolments Officer

Your official role at the College:

Deputy Principal

What does a typical day really look like:

It starts early at the moment at 6.30am as I am scheduling staff relief. My day varies with assisting duties, attending meetings, teaching my Senior drama class, completing a number of operational duties and catching up with staff and students,

Secondary School attended:

I attended Devonport High School for Boys in the UK. We have a selective 'grammar school' system in parts of the UK which allows a small handful of State Schools to have a selective entry. To gain a place in these schools. students take an entrance examination called the 11+ which I did a long time ago!

I then went on to Cheltenham and Gloucester College to study Performing Arts and English (BA, HONs); Goldsmith's College London for my Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary, Drama); and more recently University College London (Master of Arts (Distinction) in Educational Leadership.

What do you like about working at Mary MacKillop?

Not having to drive a 100Ks to Warwick!

In all seriousness, I am really excited to develop my leadership in a P-12 College which is a new venture for me. The complexities and opportunities inherent in this are both exciting and challenging. I am also really looking forward to working with such a dedicated and talented staff body. As a drama teacher, I am looking forward to utilising the amazing resources in the Emanuel Solomon Arts Precinct which is a wonderfully inspiring environment.

What are your hobbies/Interests?

I enjoy cooking (and eating!) and trying out new recipes - the delicious produce in Australia is allowing me to extend my repertoire a bit and I am keen to learn more.

I have always loved to sing and am hoping to join a local choir in the near future - until then I might just gatecrash the College Choir, Rock Band and College assemblies!

My favourite thing to do is hang out with the family whether it's watching a game, a movie, playing cards or having a BBQ. Once we feel a bit more settled, I expect we will spend more time at the Gold Coast theme parks as we all love a rollercoaster!

Other interesting facts about yourself or anything else you would like to share with the MMCC community:

I'm really struggling with buying houses in the area as they all have big sheds. I am the least 'shed-like' person you're likely to meet! Perhaps I will turn it into a stage?

How is your work related to the 6 Ps?

Passion: I am very passionate that students and staff get the very best learning environment and experience each and every day. Having an overview of the operational aspects of the College will hopefully ensure that this happens. I also hope that my passion for the arts will add further value to the already exceptional College offer.

Perseverance: Week One has already highlighted that I will need this in spades! Getting used to the new systems and logistics of the College will take time, patience, practice and ...perseverance!

Practical Action: It is easy to lose sight of the 'big picture' when you are involved in day-to-day operations. However, the longer-term view of curriculum, wellbeing, College growth, and staff professional development requires an operational eye.

Partnership: Thankfully, I am surrounded by incredible people all working together to ensure that the College runs as smoothly as possible. I will endeavour to repay their time and effort in me by helping and developing them in whatever ways I can.

Possibilities: One of my roles will be to develop the timetable for the College. The exciting aspect of this is to work with Middle Leaders and the Director of Studies to see how the curriculum can develop for our young people. I also believe that my senior leadership experience in other schools will mean that I can suggest new possibilities for the College.

Prayer: I intend to be present for as many assemblies as possible, where prayer and reflection is a huge part of who and what we are at Mary Mac. I look forward to being a part of the spiritual journey and formation of our amazing students.

The Australian Government Department of Education would like to advise all staff, parents and guardians that it will collect certain information about your school, its staff and student body as part of the 2024 Non-government schools census collection.

Year 12 Josephite Pilgrimage – "We are but travellers here” MM 1866 - took place in Brisbane in and around the city. We started at All Hallows' School, on Tuesday, 9 July, as Mary MacKillop would stay here in the convent with the Sisters of Mercy. Students were able to see the room where Mary would have stayed when she visited. All Hallows' School was the start of the pilgrimage whereby each student carried a pilgrim shell with them. We then left All Hallows' School to walk past Customs House. Customs House would have been the point where Mary MacKillop would have disembarked from the boat when she travelled from Melbourne or Sydney. From there we walked to the Botanic Gardens. 

The beautiful gardens provided a space for students to rest and consider what challenges they are experiencing or could experience in the future. From here we walked to Southbank. On the way, we walked past an old house on Vulture Street that would have been the very first convent for the Josephites. This example of the small house that would have housed about 5 nuns and a young girl who helped in the house reminded students that we will have to persevere to overcome challenges and meet our goals. The beginning day of retreat is about looking at the passions that drive the students, the possibilities that could eventuate at the end of Year 12 and the challenges that they may be facing or could face in the future.

The second day started at St Stephen’s Cathedral with a tour of the significant sites including the Mary MacKillop Chapel which houses the wooden statue of Mary MacKillop. Here the students reflected on what values were important to them and attended mass which Mary would have done when she visited Brisbane. Next on the pilgrimage was a walk through the main streets of the CBD to the Emma Miller Place. Emma Miller was a seamstress and activist for women’s rights. She formed the first women’s union in Brisbane and we note that her passion for justice and a fair wage is what drove her to stand up for what was right just like Mary MacKillop did. Mary MacKillop would no doubt have crossed paths with Emma. 

Here students listened to staff members tell their story of passion and standing up for what they believe in as an example that we all have different passions and reasons for doing what we do and being where we are at. From Emma Miller Place we walked to Roma Street Parklands to spend some time contemplating questions that would then form a letter written to themselves. This letter captures what they have thought about during the pilgrimage, and will be opened during the Year 12’s final retreat in their last week at MMCC. That night the students participated in a liturgy to recognise where God may have been present for them over the past two days and had some fun with MacMelodies.

The final day started at the first Josephite school established in Queensland – St Joseph’s Primary School at Kangaroo Point. Here students considered what makes them happy. Mary MacKillop was the happiest when she visited the schools and saw the children’s faces. She would take great delight in providing the children with hard boiled lollies. Mary MacKillop penned to her sisters, "find happiness in making others happy" (1899) and so it is important to look at ways we are happy but are also making others happy. From there we walked to the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Here the students used partnership to create a recording of the what the 6 P’s are and how Year 11 students can use them in their leadership. Our pilgrimage finished with lunch before travelling back to Highfields on the bus.

It is a great reminder to us all that we are but travellers here on earth and we need to make the most of that time in carrying out Jesus' mission of loving one another through our actions and words.

Here are some statements from students about the retreat:

"I felt a connection to places that had history of Mary MacKillop and really enjoyed attending mass at St Stephen's Cathedral." Dan

"An opportunity to be in places that had a connection to Mary MacKillop". Lachie

"Great opportunity to experience fitness and blisters with friends through walking as we visited places of significance." Marty

"It was great to see other places of worship." Lucy

"I liked walking in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop and being able to get a glimpse of what life was like for her." Kaylee

"I liked learning about Mary MacKillop's journey that she took in Brisbane." Matthew

"I enjoyed looking at the architecture in Brisbane and especially St Stephen's Cathedral" Dylan

Paula O'Rourke
Assistant Principal Religious Education

We often talk to our students about practical action–it is, after all, one of the 6Ps! Taking action is what Mary MacKillop did, despite the challenges put in her way. We don't need to be a saint, though, to take action. When we are passionate about a cause, acting in a way that shows support and solidarity is important. It's certainly easy to 'talk the talk' but genuinely acting on behalf of others means shifting our priorities; we are challenged to look outside of ourselves and put others first.

On Thursday, 8 August, at the conclusion of our Mary MacKillop Feast Day, a dedicated group of Senior school students will cut and shave their heads in support of those living with Leukemia and other blood-related diseases. Unfortunately, blood cancer is on the rise in Australia. Over the past 10 years, the incidence of blood cancer has increased by approximately 38% and every day another 47 Australians will be diagnosed.

Through their fundraising and taking important action, the students participating in World’s Greatest Shave, are helping to ensure families facing blood cancer have a place to call home during treatment, someone to turn to, and access to the best possible care and treatment. They are also assisting cancer researchers in their quest to deliver rapid advancements in diagnosis, treatment and...ultimately — a cure (Leukemia Foundation, 2023).

Our students would greatly appreciate the community's support! If you're able to contribute to the team's fundraising, please use this link to donate:

Click Here to Donate

We are also looking for some more wonderful hairdressers who might be able to dedicate a couple of hours of their day on Thursday, 8 August, from 1:30-3:00pm to cut and shave students' hair. If you are a hairdresser who is available, or you know of someone who is, please contact Leisa Radley via email I would love to hear from you!

Let's take action and act in solidarity, together.

Leisa Radley
Director of Formation and College Culture
on behalf of Year 11 students: Eustacia Golobic, Darby Richardson, Erin O'Rourke and Ava Stevens.

Already this term we have had students out gathering information to make informed choices for their future pathways. 

On Tuesday, 9 July we took a group of Year 10 and 11 students to the Toowoomba Careers Expo where students gathered information on planning their pathway from education to employment, the latest information on tertiary studies, further training, courses, career options and job opportunities from a wide range of exhibitors based throughout Australia.

Students really enjoyed the hands-on activities from virtual welding, sound mixing, VR headsets exploring cities and flight simulators. We are very proud to take students as we continually receive positive feedback on their manners and engagement with exhibitors. 

Well Done students!

Your Pathway Team
Jennifer Stevenson and Christie Richardson

At the end of a busy Term 2, we saw students in the Junior School participate in the annual Inspirational Maths Week.

Students in all classes participated in hands-on, practical, inquiry based learning activities designed to inspire a love of mathematics and develop their growth mindset. We had bridge building, data collection on the cleanest eating area, creation of shape monsters, chance and data escape rooms, and a paper plane competition.

A key learning was the understanding that no one is born with a math brain, but it develops over time when a person chooses to keep practising a skill. This helps us to understand that our brain can always learn new things and that we might not understand something...YET!

Lisa-Marie Preston
Primary Middle Leader

Young people are online more than ever before, and whilst it provides children with incredible opportunities to develop their skills of problem-solving, self-expression, creativity, and social connection, there are still certainly risks to be aware of and manage. With the new school term here, and over half of 2024 already behind us, it seems like a perfect time to check back in with our children and students about their internet usage and to complete a refresher on ways to be safe online.

The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety.gov.au) has released some amazing resources to support parents and carers to protect their families online. To start with, the Online Safety for Every Family resources cover how to:

• Get started with social media
• Enjoy safer online gaming
• Help your child if they are bullied online
  

The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety.gov.au) also has resources to read to support parents with hard-to-have conversations; including where and how to bring up difficult topics with your young person, examples of questions to ask and how to respond, and other resources to utilise if having the conversation face-to-face feels too hard. These resources are also tailored to different ages too which is helpful for parents to ensure the conversation can occur in an age-and stage-appropriate way.

Whilst the internet is full of incredible resources and information for our children, it remains a place full of risk. With this, it is important for us as the adults in our students and children’s lives to keep boundaries in place around how we operate with technology and to understand through our own learning (as a generation who may not have had such easy access to technology or the internet growing up!) on what to do when worrying things arise.

Leah Moffett
Guidance Counsellor

Futsal 

The College sent a record number of teams to the AFA Queensland Champions of Champions tournament in Brisbane across Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 3. We had encouraging results from all teams, with a number of teams progressing to the next stage - the Australasian Champions of Champion tournament to be held in Brisbane in Term 4.

Congratulations to the following teams on these outstanding results:

Under 12 Girls - Champions

Under 11 Boys and Under 13 Girls - Runners Up

Under 10 Boys, Under 11 Girls - Semi Finalists

A huge thank you to the staff and students involved with this activity. It was a great week and a bit of futsal and we look forward to following your results at the next phase of the competition.

Rugby

The Darling Downs Super Schools Cup kicked off on Wednesday night with Mary Mac doing battle with Scots College. Our 13 boys opened the night in style with a big win. Most impressively, the boys kept their line intact and demonstrated commitment at the breakdown and were able to maintain possession for large parts of the match.

Our 15s showed some positive signs with some obvious growth since last season. There is some work to be done on body height and support play, but there were positives to take away from the first-round loss.

The Open Barbarians team is made up of players from Mary Mac, St Joseph's, and OLSCC Dalby. Despite most boys not knowing each other, the boys recorded a solid win, with the result never really in doubt. As the boys get to know each other, they will no doubt improve dramatically.

Our next game is Wednesday, 24 July at Highfields against Faith Lutheran College - one of the competition heavyweights. Games start at 4:30pm.

ISSA Cup Football

Good luck to our Under 14 Boys Football team who travel to Brisbane to take on St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. The boys have made the final 16 of the competition which is an outstanding achievement. The game will be played at Perry Park, kicking off at 4:00pm.

Brad Griffiths
Middle Leader Sport

Get ready for a term filled with music, dance, and performances! Here’s a rundown of all the exciting events we have lined up for Term 3:

• Beenleigh Eisteddfod Wednesday, 24 and Thursday, 25 July: Our Senior and Primary Drumline and Rock Band will be showcasing their talents.
• Darling Downs Dance Eisteddfod Sunday, 28 July: Watch our Primary and Senior Dance Troupes light up the stage with their mesmerizing performances.
• Toowoomba Eisteddfod Saturday, 27 - Tuesday, 30 July and Thursday, 1 August: A multi-day event featuring performances from our Senior and Primary Drumline, Rock Band, Senior and Primary Guitar Ensemble, and Dance Troupes.
• Ekka Performance Tuesday, 13 August: Don’t miss our Drumline’s electrifying performance.
• Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival Saturday, 17 August: Our Senior Drumline and Rock Band are set to deliver another memorable performance.
• Paul Morton Choral Festival Monday, 26 August: The Senior Choir will be ending the term on a high note with their harmonious melodies.

Mark your calendars and come support our talented students as they take the stage this term!

Jess Burke
Middle Leader - The Arts & Student Engagement

Children's Book Week will be celebrated in Week 7 this term.

The Theme for 2024 is Reading is Magic.

The MMCC Book Character Dress-Up Parade and Readers Cup competitions will be held on Friday, 23 August. P- 6 students are invited to come to school dressed as a favourite book character or in line with the theme. The Junior School will parade in their finery in the MacKillop Centre at the conclusion of the Thrive Assemblies.

Junior Library will also be hosting a Larrikin Book Fair from Monday, 19 August - Thursday, 22nd August with the Fair open at the following times:

Parents and students will be able to purchase items by visiting the Book Fair and there will also be a facility for parents to order online. Further information will be sent via Broadcast before Book Week. All sales contribute toward new book purchases for the library.

Please note due to Book Fair, there will only be one issue of Book Club during Term 3.

We look forward to celebrating books and the joy of reading with our students, staff and Mary MacKillop community.

Mary MacKillop Library Staff

Hello to all our Mary MacKillop Catholic College (MMCC) families and staff to this the July edition of the Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Newsletter.

To those children, families, and staff new to the College, and those returning, welcome to Term 3. We hope everyone is settling in smoothly and enjoying these beautiful, crisp, winter days. May you be warmed by the friendship and support of our College community, inspired by our patron Saint Mary MacKillop and in the tradition of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

As the year passes us with ever increasing speed, so too will Term 3. As such, we would like to take this opportunity to update you on some upcoming events and thank those who have so generously given their time to ensure the success of those already held.

School Musical BBQ and Junior Athletics Day Canteen:

To all our volunteers who assisted with the School Musical BBQ and in the canteen during the Junior School Athletics Carnival, a big thank you. Your help was greatly appreciated and in no small part contributed to the success of these events. If you are yet to register as a volunteer, please consider doing so. At the heart of MMCC is a sense of community and this is realised through the commitment of our volunteers.

Pie Drive:

Orders for our annual College Pie Drive close Friday, 26 July. If you are yet to place your order, may the colder weather sway you!

MMCC PEN O'Donnells Bakehouse Pie Drive

What better time to enjoy a delicious, piping hot savoury or dessert pie? None come to mind. Order now! Pie drive pick-up will be Friday, 16 August in MacKillop Centre.

Principal’s Twilight Tours:

Our third Principal’s Twilight Tour will take place on Wednesday, 14 August. This is a great opportunity to meet and share your own experiences of MMCC with prospective students and their families. We should all be rightly proud of our College community and the values and the ethos we hope to cultivate. The first impressions of our visitors are often indelible. Please consider volunteering for this event and making their experience of the evening a truly positive one.

Father’s Day Raffle and Breakfast:

Father’s Day Breakfast, Liturgy and Raffle is being held on Thursday, 29 August.

Spring Paint and Sip Evening:

This will be Friday, 6 September - More details to be announced soon.

PEN General Meeting:

The next general meeting of the Parent Engagement Network is scheduled for Wednesday, 13 August at 5.30 pm in the Senior School. We invite and encourage all parents/guardians and staff to attend and help shape the future of our College. We hope to see you there.

Feast of St Mary of the Cross:

On Thursday, 8 August our College joins millions of Catholics around the world to commemorate and celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron St Mary MacKillop, also known as St Mary of the Cross. Australia’s first, and thus far, only Saint. We often hear of Mary’s devotion to the poor, aged, incarcerated and, in particular, disadvantaged children and their, at the time, poorly met educational needs. The fruits of her devotion were many, including a religious congregation/community, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart or The Josephites, and a network of schools that embodied the uniqueness of a Catholic education. Remarkably, and recognisable in the life stories of many of our Saints, her devotion never wavered despite profound challenges to her physical health, ministry and even her place within the Church.

What was the source of this unrelenting devotion? A clue can be found in the religious name she took as a sister in the newly founded Josephite Community. That being, Mary of the Cross. For Catholics and many Christians, the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Our Lord, is the “source and the summit” of our Faith life. For Mary MacKillop, her love for her/our suffering Lord and Saviour on the Cross, and His unwavering love for humanity, was the source of her fortification, resilience and perseverance in the face of what would often have appeared as insurmountable challenges. We, our children, at MMCC are the contemporary beneficiaries of that Faith, Love and Vision. On Thursday, 8 August, let’s take a moment to reflect upon the life and legacy of our Saint, Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross. We should be very proud!

Students from Years 6-12 are invited to make a Cross for the Feast Day - please ask them about this opportunity.

Warm Regards,
Tamerea Fritz and Gabor Kalotay,
Co-Chairs, MMCC Parent Engagement Network.

We did so many exciting things over the school holidays at OSHC such as riding around Ignatius and the Senior side of MMCC with our bikes, scooters and roller blades. Went made giant cubbyhouses and had Nerf Gun battels. 

We made damper, dressed up as superheroes, and painted our faces for NAIDOC week. We had two excursions; one excursion took us to Sunset Superbowl where we got a few strikes! The other took us to the Cinemas to see the movie Despicable Me 4.

The children participated in many minutes to win it challenges to compete for some prizes. 

Overall, it was a cold and jam-packed vacation care!

Garth Rochford
Coordinator