Dear McAuley Families, 

During the week we held our Opening Mass for 2025 which was a wonderful opportunity for us to officially welcome the new academic year together. Families, friends and special guests were in attendance and we especially welcomed those families who have joined our community for the first time along with new staff who bring their gifts and talents to enrich our school.

As Pope Francis reminds us, hope is not merely optimism, but a virtue rooted in the deep conviction that life has meaning in all circumstances. In choosing McAuley, you have chosen to be part of a community that cherishes this hope and nurtures it in every one of our students. Our college community is a place where faith, knowledge, and friendship flourish together. To our new families, you will discover that our community has room for everyone, where each person's unique talents contribute to our shared growth. To our returning families, your continued trust and partnership in education fills us with gratitude. 

We are commiteed to embracing this year with what Pope Francis calls "the courage of hope" – the determination to see beyond challenges, to lift each other up, and to recognise God's presence in our daily lives. In our classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds, may we be bearers of joy and witnesses to God's love. Together, we will write this new chapter in our school's story, supporting one another, celebrating our successes, and facing challenges with courage and faith.

Mary our mother, look after us.

Eamonn Moore

Principal

Term 1 Fees will be sent out by Catholic Education early next week. 

Please only use your BPAY details to make payments. Your BPAY reference details are on your monthly statement. If you require assistance with planning your payments, please email the office: office.mcauley@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Our College Leadership SRC team has been elected for 2025. 

Celebrating our first Year 12 cohort's achievements, including Band 5 results and post-school successes!

Medical Conditions and Medical Action Plans.

As per Catholic Education policy we require updated information annually. Please see the Individual Medical Response Plan. This form needs to be signed by a medical practitioner and handed back to the College. If your child requires ongoing medication for their health condition, a Medication Authorisation form also needs to be completed, please find attached.

You may download the relevant condition-specific management plan from the Individual Medical Response Plan attachment.

Please advise if your child’s medical condition is no longer current so that we may update our records.

As per section 5.5 Catholic Education of Medical Welfare of Students Policy:

If a student requires an individual medical response plans but a current one is not in place, the school will inform parents that a plan completed and signed by a medical practitioner must be completed and returned to the school within 21 days. Up until that time, the student may continue to attend school, but the parents will be responsible for providing all medical intervention whilst the child is at school (in a designated room when required). If a medical plan signed by a medical practitioner is not in place within 21 days, the student cannot attend school until one is received. The school will follow all mandatory requirements regarding recording and reporting lack of attendance and duty of care to relevant Child Protection agencies.

WEDNESDAY MAY 14

TERM 2 - WEEK 3

We are in need of volunteers for the canteen. If you can spare some time on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday to help in the canteen we would love to hear from you.

Phone the College office and we will put you on a roster that suits you.

Years 3, 5, 7 & 9

12 to 24 March 2025

Student from the Secondary Campus headed to Cootamundra last Friday for beach volleyball fun! The weather held out and kids had a great time showing excellent skills and sportsmanship. 

Some of our Virtual Learning senior students attended CECG's VL camp last week in Canberra, networking with students from the VL collaborative and meeting their teachers. Students spent time on the beautiful grounds of Merici College attending workshops on strategies for senior study and assessment, and course specific lessons. On the last evening, students had some fun with dinner at G'rilld, followed by some rounds of putt putt at Holey Moley or challenge rooms at Hijinx (Cat and Victoria setting a new high score for one of challenges!). The camp ended with a meaningful and lovely mass at St Christopher's. A big thank you to CECG and Ms Wendy Mockler for organising the event for our students.

Year 12 students headed off this week with Tumut, Gundagai and Tumbarumba High Schools to Wollongong to participate in the University of Wollongong's Discovery Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience university life for the day, including lectures, practical workshops and accommodation tours.  

Year 9.3 doing the right thing putting their mobile phones safely away to enjoy a phone free lesson!

Our Primary campus students have been tumbling and jumping and having a fabulous time during their gymnastic lessons! 

Year 1 

Year 5/6 White 

The Kindergarten class was full of love creating hand made Valentines gifts. 

Henry and Jake are in Wollongong today represnting the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese at the MacKillop Basketball Trials - we hope they have had a fabulous day. 

Walls are up, glass is in! We'll be moving in before we know it. 

Dear Friends,

CCSP invites all parents and carers to join us for our Term 1 free webinars.

Please register using the links. We look forward to seeing you online!

SCHOOLSPEAK 101

Presented by Mary Ryan, Head of Professional Learning, CSNSW

Tuesday 25 February, 12.30pm – 1pm

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OR

Wednesday 26 February, 7.30pm – 8pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DREAM BIG

Help your child find their passion by encouraging curiosity and creativity.
For parents and carers of primary school students. 

Presented by Beyond

Wednesday 5 March 2025, 12:30pm – 1pm

REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/think-big-webinar

ALGORITHMS AND ADOLESCENTS

For parents and carers of upper primary and secondary school students
Find out about the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people

Presented by eSafety Commissioner Team

Wednesday 19 March 2025, 7pm – 7.30pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER