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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.
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08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Christmas Themed Thursday! Lots of Christmas colour at Catherine McAuley today. 🎅🎄🎅
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡ Year 10 Food Technology students of Mrs Mani enjoyed a high tea yesterday with food they had made themselves. On the menu were mini quiches, scones and a Mars Bar deconstructed slice. Yum!
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER 🔹 It was a very full agenda for the school assembly held yesterday. Thank you to Isabelle R, Year 11 Student Media Team, who took these photos. Ms Refalo, assisted by some Year 9 students, launched the ‘Books Over The Break’ holiday reading competition; some of the staff leaving were farewelled; the Premier’s Reading Challenge certificates were presented; the Education Perfect Language Championship certificates were presented; Year 8 Japanese students presented their learning pit example; two Year 9 students received a Silver Merit Award, Ms Manoogian, Assistant Science Coordinator, announced a number of Chemistry awards; and as always the student leaders finished the assembly with the school song.
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
The CMW Weekly Review for Thursday, 8th December 2022 is now available via this link:
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
A number of Catherine McAuley staff were recognised last week at a special service held at Parramatta Cathedral to acknowledge their years of service to Catholic education. The service was organised by the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Parramatta. Ms Indira Fernandes - 50 years Ms Rosanna Torresan - 40 years Ms Kathryn Rogers - 40 years Mr Larry Grumley - 35 years Ms Joanne Dae - 35 years Ms Deidre Mundweil - 35 years Catherine McAuley is very fortunate to have these dedicated staff members. 😍😍😍
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
CHRISTMAS IN THE McAULEY LIBRARY 🎄📚 The Catherine McAuley library staff have encouraged students to visit the library before they go on holidays and borrow some items to read for the break. Students can borrow until Friday and return their items after the holidays. The staff have put together a ‘Naughty or Nice’ list featuring the names of every McAuley student - and of course everyone is on the nice list; there is a hidden elf to find (which is moved each day) and students can take a turn at the ‘Spin Up A Holiday Read’ game to see what book they might be allocated for a holiday read. Don’t forget to come by the library tomorrow and borrow something to read for the ‘Books Over The Break’ holiday reading competition!
08 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Ho Ho Ho! 🎅🎅🎅 Santa was visiting Catherine McAuley earlier this week and students could have a photo taken with their friends for a small donation to the Veritas, Caritas and Coolock Jesuit Refugee Service fundraising. Thank you to all McAuley students and families for their generosity this Christmas season in helping those less fortunate.
08 Dec 2022
Staff Recognised For Years Of Service To Catholic Education
A number of Catherine McAuley staff were recognised last week at a special service held at Parramatta Cathedral to acknowledge their years of service to Catholic education.
07 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Nothing like a snow cone on a hot day!! ❄️❄️ Yesterday and today at lunchtime students had the opportunity to support the JRS fundraising efforts by Veritas, Caritas and Coolock Houses and buy a snow cone for $3. JRS fundraising has continued all term with the McAuley’s Got Talent Competition, Santa photos last week and the collection of items for the Christmas hampers until Friday. Jesuit Refugee Service 'JRS' Australia
07 Dec 2022
From Facebook
Students from the Year 9 STEM Club participated this year in the CSIRO STEM Community Partnerships Program and last Tuesday attended the end of year showcase. This program aims to create strong partnerships between local schools and industry, with the goal of highlighting local STEM careers and opportunities and providing avenues for students to develop their STEM skills in an engaging and rewarding way. The end of year showcase is a celebration of all the time and hard work that goes into completing the project-inquiry for the program. The McAuley students will now present their 'Heat Stress' solutions completed in their project inquiry to local council, industry and the local community.
07 Dec 2022
Thank You to The Generosity Of Catherine McAuley Families
Last term thanks to the generosity of Catherine McAuley students and families the school raised $8,672 for Mercy Works!
07 Dec 2022
Year 10 Student Graduates From The Future Is Bright Trades Program
Congratulations to Year 10 student Shivali Sujeevan who graduated last week from the ‘Trades Future is Bright Mentoring Program’ run by Western Sydney Women.
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