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Situated on the land of the Burramatta people and founded by the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, Catherine McAuley Westmead is a 7-12 Catholic girls’ school with a strong Mercy charism.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Catherine McAuley is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! Learn more....

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As the principal of Catherine McAuley, I am excited and honoured to be part of such a dynamic community here at Westmead. I look forward to meeting our students’ families and working alongside them to provide the best educational opportunities for their daughters. Read more....

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We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. While enrolments are taken at any time during the year, please note that applications for Year 7 must be received by the school during March of the year prior to commencement.

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30 Apr 2025

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LEST WE FORGET 🌹 Year 11 Modern History students led the school this morning in an ANZAC Reflection. Students and staff were asked to remember the Australian men and women who died or suffered in the great tragedy of war.
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30 Apr 2025

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YEAR 7 😀 Year 7 returned for their second term at high school today, this time wearing their winter uniforms for the first time! Remember that students must wear their blazer to and from school and that stockings are part of the winter uniform. #year7 #winteruniform #catherinemcauley #catherinemcauleywestmead
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30 Apr 2025

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STEM CLUB 💻 Students in the McAuley STEM Club had a unique opportunity at the end of last term as they took part in workshops run by Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Ex-student Liya Nagawkar, Class of 2023, is an Engineering student involved with EWB and she joined with her colleagues to run the workshops. Students were given the challenge of making both a prosthetic leg and a floating house. Mr Hall, Assistant Principal said that the students were fully engaged and spoke favourably about the workshops. The STEM Club will continue throughout Term 2 with ex-student Liya supported by other ex-McAuley students who are studying science and engineering degrees.
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30 Apr 2025

From Facebook

WELCOME TO TERM 2 😀 Welcome to all students returning today for Term 2 2025! The autumn colours are beginning to show in Mercy Square. 🍂🍂
Community engagement event at PHiVE

28 Apr 2025

Year 11 Students Invited To Share Their Thoughts On North Parramatta

Year 11 Catherine McAuley students joined Donna Davis MP, the State Member of Parramatta, at a community engagement event to discuss plans for North Parramatta.
Student leaders attended a Mercy 5 Eco-Justice Retreat Day at the end of last term.

28 Apr 2025

McAuley Students Attend Mercy 5 Eco-Justice Retreat Day

On the 6th of April, Year 9 MAG Leaders (Mercy in Action Group), junior representatives, and the Environment Student Leaders attended the Mercy 5 Eco-Justice Retreat Day at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer.
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28 Apr 2025

Year 8 English Writing Works

Two writing examples from Year 8 English students.
Year 11 Legal Studies students participating in a mock trial based on the case of Goldilocks and The Three Bears.

28 Apr 2025

Year 11 Student Selected For Online Media Internship Program

A Year 11 Legal Studies student has been selected for an online media internship program
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27 Apr 2025

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Year 11 Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (PVDI) students recently visited Parramatta Park, where they explored the park’s diverse and historically rich landscape through the lens of their cameras. From the heritage-listed Old Government House to the Dairy Cottage, the fruit bat colony, and the surrounding natural environment, students captured a wide range of perspectives and compositions. The excursion provided valuable opportunities to enhance their visual storytelling while developing technical skills in photography and image-making.
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27 Apr 2025

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LEST WE FORGET 🌹 Emily G., School Captain and Lucy C., Year 8 laid the wreath on behalf of the Catherine McAuley community at the City of Parramatta RSL sub-Branch ANZAC Dawn Service on Friday. The service was held at Prince Alfred Square at 4.30am. Accompanying the students were Ms Grigson, Assistant Principal, Mr Grumley, Leader of Learning English and Ms O’Donoghue, Leader of Learning Mathematics. Thank you to Emily and Lucy who represented the school so beautifully.
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25 Apr 2025

From Facebook

Lest We Forget
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24 Apr 2025

From Facebook

WELCOME TO TERM 2 2025 😀 Term 2 2025 begins on Monday 28th April for a Staff Professional Learning Day and is a Pupil Free Day. Tuesday 29th April is the Staff Formation Day and a Pupil Free Day. Wednesday 30th April is when students commence Term 2 in winter uniform.
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21 Apr 2025

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AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡️ Year 11 Legal Studies students spent last term being introduced to the legal system. Their end of term task was to prepare and participate in a mock trial based on the fairytale Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Students were able to experience a variety of roles including lawyers, jurors, witnesses and journalists. Their teachers Ms Nicolson and Ms Spelman said the students demonstrated versatility and skill in courtroom advocacy. “The students had a great time and became heavily invested in the project, showing a strong passion for the legal system,” they said. Meanwhile Year 12 Legal Studies students have been studying human rights on both an international and domestic scale. To consolidate their learning the students were tasked with creating their own country and subsequently their own legal system which provides a human rights framework. Teachers Ms Nicolson and Ms Spelman said this challenged the students to then combine their theoretical learning, historical understanding, and creative thinking to create a presentation to share with students and staff. “They were able to perform well in their presentation, with some very creative and informed country structures having been developed.”
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20 Apr 2025

From Facebook

Wishing Catherine McAuley students, families and staff a happy and holy Easter. 🥰
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14 Apr 2025

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SPEED DATING WITH A BOOK 📚 On Thursday last week Year 7 students were encouraged to find their perfect match…with a book! Students in Ms Lu’s English class participated in a speed date with a book as they completed 2 minute rounds in the library to find their perfect book for the school holidays.

Upcoming Events

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01 May

11ITB1 Italian Excursion

01 May 2025 11:30 AM - 01 May 2025 02:30 PM

11ITB1 Italian Excursion

at Restaurant 317, 317 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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02 May

Year 10: Parramatta Women's Shelter Walk the Talk Program

02 May 2025 08:55 AM - 02 May 2025 12:20 PM

Year 10: Parramatta Women's Shelter Walk the Talk Program

at Morley Centre

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05 May

WEEK 2

All Day Event

WEEK 2

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07 May

CSDA Debating Competition Round 4

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CSDA Debating Competition Round 4

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07 May

The Big Science Competition

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The Big Science Competition

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09 May

PDSSSC Cross Country

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PDSSSC Cross Country

at Saxony Rd, Horsley Park

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12 May

WEEK 3

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WEEK 3

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Parent Area

Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Devices
Student Learning Devices

McAuley has a Macbook Program for Year 7-12 students. Find all the information you need to ensure devicec meets the minimum requirements.

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Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Device
Assessment Guidelines

The Year 7 to 12 assessment handbooks provide important information on how assessments work as well as ongoing assessment dates.

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