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10 Sep 2026
From Facebook
✨MERCY DAY 2026✨ Mercy Day was made even more special by the lovely presence of the Catherine McAuley Westmead alumnae, alongside Sisters of Mercy, Sr Barbara and Sr Margaret, as well as alumnae president Vicki Baiada, who joined us for our Mercy Day Mass before gathering together for morning tea. ☕️👩🎓 It was a particularly meaningful moment as the alumnae processed into the Mass alongside Student Leaders and Leadership Team - beautiful reflection of the connection between the women who have shaped our Mercy community and the young women who now carry that legacy forward. A heartfelt thank you to the alumnae who were able to join us on Friday. 🩷 We look forward to continuing to celebrate the wonderful legacy of our alumnae and hope to see you all at the 60th Alumnae Anniversary Celebration on Friday 6th November.
10 Sep 2026
From Facebook
AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡ Sushi Making Workshops and Special Visit from the Japanese Consul 🇯🇵🍣 Year 9 and Year 10 students enjoyed a special Japanese cultural experience today, learning how to make their own sushi. A visiting Japanese chef first demonstrated the techniques before students had the opportunity to make their own nori rolls. They selected from a range of ingredients, including crab stick, pickled ginger, carrot, snow peas and cucumber, before carefully wrapping their rolls in nori (dried seaweed). The session was made even more special with a visit from staff of the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney, who attended to observe the cultural exchange. We were pleased to welcome Mr Daisuke Ujihara, Consul; Mr Satoshi Onishi, Chef of the Official Residence; and Ms Satoko Hiasa, Analyst, Economic Section. Thank you for visiting Catherine McAuley Westmead and sharing this wonderful cultural experience with our students! 🇯🇵
10 Sep 2026
From Facebook
AROUND THE CLASSROOMS – Year 9 Textiles 🧵✂️ Year 9 Textiles students with Mrs E. Maher have been putting their sewing skills into practice, creating skirts for their latest textile project. Students were required to use fabric containing at least 50% cotton and include either a waistband or facing, as well as a zipper. Great work, Year 9! 👏
10 Sep 2026
From Facebook
YEAR 12 vs STAFF 🏆 The McAuley Shield Competition! The competition between Year 12 students and staff, known as the McAuley Shield, is well underway, with two events held recently - Basketball and Family Feud. Year 12 came away with the win in yesterday’s basketball game, while staff claimed victory in last week’s Family Feud. 🙌
10 Sep 2026
Bishops Awards celebrate student leaders across Parramatta Diocese
The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence celebrates Year 12 students who demonstrate strong values of faith, service, leadership and learning, recognising their positive impact on their schools and wider communities.
10 Sep 2026
From Facebook
YOU ARE INVITED! 🎉 💌 We’re delighted to share the invitation for our 60th Anniversary Alumnae Celebration, a very special occasion to come together, reconnect with old friends and celebrate the wonderful history of our school community. We’ve shared a few save-the-dates along the way, and now it’s time to grab a ticket and register your attendance. Grab your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DOYUO The event is FREE to attend, but all guests are asked to register their attendance so we can cater accordingly. 📅 6th November 2026 📍 Catherine McAuley Westmead ⏰ 4pm - 7pm Share this with your fellow alumnae! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate 60 years of cherished memories and lifelong connections.
09 Sep 2026
From Facebook
YEAR 11 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 💡 A GAP IN THE MARKET Year 11 Design and Technology students have recently completed their major design task, taking on the role of freelance designers to identify a need and develop a creative solution. From laptop and home entertainment storage systems to a wellbeing sports complex, pet storage bag and sensory play board, students showcased their creativity through research, prototyping, testing and problem-solving. Some students also found innovative ways to repurpose existing items and transform them into something completely new. Congratulations to our Year 11 designers on completing and submitting their projects!
09 Sep 2026
From Facebook
AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡ Year 11 Textiles & Design 🧵 Year 11 Textiles & Design students have been putting their creativity and design skills into practice as part of their study of the Properties and Performance of Textiles. For their project, students were challenged to identify a specific situation or need and design and construct a textile product with a clear purpose. Their designs needed to address at least two functional properties of textiles, such as durability, absorption, thermal properties, wear and tear or resistance to sunlight. From selecting appropriate fabrics to considering how different textile properties would affect the performance of their finished product, students applied their knowledge to create practical and purposeful designs.
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