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Message from our Principal

Welcome to McAuley Catholic Central School (MCCS).

We are a proudly Catholic School operating as part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. McAuley has a rich history of educating boys and girls from the Tumut area since the Mercy Sisters established the school as St Brigid’s Girls School in 1882. The Mercy Values handed down from Catherine McAuley and the nuns that followed are at the core of our ethos and promoted visibly as the cornerstones of our school culture.

As a K-10 school we offer a point of difference from other local schools. We work in partnership with parents to mould the academic, social and spiritual growth of young people for 11 years. This is a large portion of a student and family’s life. This brings with it a long and proud tradition and a strong sense of belonging and school pride. Our staff undertake this journey with care and with love. Each student is unique and brings with them their own skills, talents and needs. We work to communicate openly with parents and carers to create citizens who are willing and able to contribute positively to the life of the school and the local community.

Our School Motto “Believe, Strive, Achieve” gives us strong words on which to base our learning goals and interactions with one another. These foundational words assist in enhancing a robust and positive school culture where hospitality and care for one another is paramount. We aim (as Catherine McAuley also did) to build a community that “…renews, invigorates and warms others…”

I welcome your enquiries and look forward to sharing our school and classrooms with you.

Eamonn Moore

School Principal

Our School Staff

Principal	Mr Eamonn Moore
Assistant Principal	Mrs Kerrin Henderson
Religious Education Coordinator	Ms Anita Mason
Parish Priest Assistant Priest	Fr George Ogah Fr Namora Anderson
Primary Staff
Kindergarten	Mrs Jo Barton
Year 1B	Mrs Liz Boxall Ms Brie Groves
Year 2C	Mrs Stacey Crane
Year 3/4B	Mrs Libby Black
Year 3/4MG	Ms Janeanne Moss Ms Brie Groves
Year 3/4C	Miss Jennifer Cutcliffe
Year 5B	Mrs Lyn Bathgate
Year 5/6H	Mrs Melissa Hotham
Year 6T	Mrs Megan Turnbull
Classroom Support Assistants	Mrs Maree Hughes Ms Nakia Morriss Mrs Jaime Hood Miss Anna Stubbs
Teacher Librarian	Ms Kirsty Roche
Special Needs Teacher K-10	Ms Wendy Hill
Secondary Staff
Year 7-1	Ms Sharon Wyse
Year 7-2	Ms Kirsty Roche
Year 8-1	Mrs Jeanette Dumbrell
Year 8-2	Ms Julie Greacen
Year 9-1	Mr David Turnbull
Year 9-2	Mr Michael Hughes
Year 10-1	Mrs Belinda Schirmer
Year 10-2	Mrs Maree Stewart
Secondary Teachers	Mrs Fran Clarke Mr Cameron Ellison Miss Anita Mason Mrs Heidi Stubbs Ms Julie Piper Mr Patrick McCabe
Primary Secretary (Mon – Wednesday) Primary Secretary (Thursday, Friday)	Mrs Libby McGruer Ms Patricia Marsh
Secondary Secretary - Finance and Administration (Mon – Fri)	Mrs Trish Taylor
Secretary (Monday, Tuesday)
Canteen Manager (Mon, Wed, Fri)	Ms Kellie Deudney
Groundsman	Mr Joseph Fava

Latest News

April 2 Newsletter

02 Apr 2020

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL 31st MARCH

31 Mar 2020

Good afternoon McAuley Families

Please see attached correspondence from Catholic Education advising that there will be no remote lessons or student supervision available at our school next week (Week 11).

We need to allow our staff time and resources to prepare for Remote Learning in Term 2.

If this presents a problem for you please advise me no later than Thursday (02 April) @ 5.00pm by emailing me on: Eamonn.Moore@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Mary Our Mother… Look After Us

Directors letter 31.3.20

Code Club Classroom Login

27 Mar 2020

Dear Parents,

While we are self isolating and unable to go about our normal lives I would like to offer our students the opportunity to learn to code, using the Code Club Australia resources.

I have a classroom page with plenty of projects for students to start coding, or continue coding if they have been part of McAuley's Code Club before. The projects are aimed at kids from year 3 onward, but if you are willing to assist your child there is nothing stopping younger children from having a go. All of the project have step by step instructions, including how to sign up to the various sites such as Scratch and Trinket.

The benefit of signing up to the CodeClub Classroom is students will be able to post issues/problems they are having with their projects and I, or other class members, can help solve them. They will also be able to share successful projects and showoff their new coding skills.

The class code to join is: 3fk63rg

I hope to see many new coders joining our Code Club classroom.

Take care,

Lyn Bathgate

Classroom Teacher

REIMBURSEMENT NETBALL NSW SCHOOLS CUP

26 Mar 2020

If you paid the nomination fee for the Netball NSW Schools Cup that was cancelled, the amount has been credited to your school fees.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

24 Mar 2020

Dear Parents and Carers

You will note that in line with NSW and ACT Public schools students are encouraged to stay at home where possible.

Families requiring supervision of their children during the school day, especially those parents working in the provision of essential services, have that option for them to attend school.

These students will be supervised at school and will participate in our remote learning program. We are in a period of transition and teachers are working hard to prepare some work for this term and next. I ask for your patience and understanding as we move to align our expectations and activities.

Thank you for your continued support in this ever changing environment.

Letter from Director Catholic Education

23 Mar 2020

Please see attached a letter from Mr Ross Fox, Director Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn.

Principals_to_Parents_and_Carers_COVID19_FINAL_1_McAuley.pdf

March 19 Newsletter

19 Mar 2020

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COVID -19 Precautionary Measures

13 Mar 2020

I write to provide you with an update on McAuley’s approach towards the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

As you would be aware the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak quickly continues to escalate in severity. At the time of writing there are approximately 160 confirmed cases throughout Australia and 1 confirmed case in the ACT.

Our position is one that prioritises student, staff and community health and safety. Our stance is to assist as much as possible with the containment of this virus. We continue to take advice from Catholic Education. Please be aware that the following precautionary measures are to be taken immediately:

All families are to ensure that their contact details are correct in the school administration system.
Students who display cold/flu like symptoms are not to come to school until the symptoms have subsided or they have medical clearance.
Any student or member of staff who displays cold/flu like symptoms are to be sent home from school at the discretion of the Principal.

Personal Hygiene

It is essential that we continue to exercise a calm and considered approach to the current situation. In relation to personal hygiene, best practice means:

Frequent hand washing
Minimising physical contact
Covering mouths and noses when coughing
Not sharing drinks or food

Please encourage these practices with your children. Extra signage will be placed around the school and frequent reminders will be made to highlight the measures required. Areas of high touch such as door handles and railings are being regularly cleaned. Students should avoid the use of bubblers for drinking for the present time.

Upcoming Events

In the coming weeks our students are likely to participate in various events where they are gathered in crowds or public spaces.

In the first instance, if any student is displaying any type of flu-like symptoms when they are due to attend, they are not to attend that event. Please contact me at school if that is the case.

Additionally, we are working with event organisers who continue to update their control measures to include greater cleaning and disinfecting of facilities. The Agriculture Excursion to the Sydney Royal Easter Show is under close scrutiny at present and we are working to update our Risk Management Plans accordingly. I am seeking advice and recommendations from Senior Staff and our Community Council Chair.

Due to the evolving nature of the situation, if circumstances require us to cancel or change excursion or event arrangements over the coming week, all families will be notified directly.

I am grateful for the continued support and advice being offered by Catholic Education and encourage a calm and measured approach to this situation.

McAuley is currently developing contingencies, if required, for supervision and lesson work in the case of large scale student or staff absences.

As always, I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have in this regard.

March 5 Newsletter

05 Mar 2020

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NO MEAT AT THE CANTEEN TOMORROW, ASH WED

25 Feb 2020

Fish fingers, rolls & wraps are available and all the usual salad options. A toasted tomato & cheese sandwich will be given if meat ordered.