Catherine McAuley acknowledges parents and carers as each student’s most influential, primary and essential educators
We encourage parents to be actively involved in school life and work with us to ensure the best educational outcomes for your child. We welcome and value the participation of our parents and families in the life of our school community through:
- direct communication available online, via school planner, phone contact or meetings
- regular parent teacher student meetings
- regular online newsletter
- detailed interim and formal reports
- an active Parents and Carers Group
- involvement in carnivals, masses and celebrations.
Parents and Carers Group
The Parents and Carers Group meets once a term and provides a forum for parents and carers of Catherine McAuley Westmead to discuss issues relating to the education and welfare of the student body
The group contributes to the school community through involvement in parent information evenings, New Parents’ Welcome, Open Day, Mercy Day and school carnivals.
The group supports the school financially through the P&C levy and, in consultation with the Principal, makes decisions regarding its allocation within the school.
2025 Group Members
| Chair | Michelle McCann |
| Vice Chair | Shauna Gavin |
| Secretary | Vinko Laus |
| PRC | Penny Wallace |
| General Group | Sonali Fernandez Alicia Doueihi Louise La Guidara Danielle Gardner Shayne Reid Melanie Wales Kate Robinson Dr Kanan Shah Lee Entriken |
Show your children that volunteering is a good thing.
Speak with our friendly staff today and let them know you’re interested in becoming a parent volunteer.
Volunteer and Contractor Training
We welcome the contribution volunteers make to the life of our school.
As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, all volunteers in schools are required to complete the building child safe communities undertaking form and child protection training module before volunteering. These checks reduce potential risk and forms part of our strategy to build child safe communities.
Volunteer and Contractor Training
Catherine McAuley has a supportive and welcoming community
We look forward to you joining us!