The school is taking part in the ‘What’ll Happen to The Wattle?’ project organised by the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation.
As part of this project a number of golden wattle seeds were sent to the International Space Station where they were in space for six months. The seeds have now returned and have been sent to more than 300 locations around Australia. Catherine McAuley is one of these locations!
The aim of the project is for groups to germinate and grow the seeds and upload the data on their progress to see ‘What’ll happen to the wattle??!’
It is the Catherine McAuley Environment Group with Ms Stewart-Sandeman who will oversee the planting and monitor the germination and growth rate of the seeds to see if being in space has had any impact on their ability to grow. The Environment Group will plant both seeds from space and seeds which did not go to space to compare both. Once the seeds mature sufficiently the students will plant them around the school.


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07 Jul 2025
Nexgen Women's Trade Day Program @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Ready to explore a future in trades? We’re offering two hands-on training days designed especially for women and you can choose to attend one day or both!07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!13 Aug 2025
Become an IT Trainee and earn while you learn
If you are a Year 10-12 student, attend an information session on either 13 or 14 August 2025 (4pm-6pm) at Aengus Kavanagh Centre, 59 Railway St Rooty Hill NSW 2766 to get started.