McAuley News

Thank you for your participation in Westmead Catholic Community information sessions over the last two months. As mentioned at these sessions, a Community Advisory Panel will soon be established providing a further opportunity to actively participate in shaping the future of this exciting project.

The panel will bring together a range of people from our Parish, schools and broader community to discuss and provide guidance to the Diocese on options for the Westmead Catholic Community. Applications are open until 23 December. For more information or to apply for the advisory panel, please visit http://westmeadcatholiccommunity.org or call the Catholic Education Diocese on (02) 9840 5600.

2019 at Catherine McAuley has been a year of wonderful achievements and celebrations, amidst a time of significant change. Our school is a very successful one, and this is because we are such a strong and committed community.

We would like to thank our students for being the gracious, merciful women they are, and for striving for higher things in their personal, social and academic lives. We thank you, their parents and carers, for working in partnership with us  to provide the best education for your daughters. Our collaboration in their education is critical to their success. Finally, I offer my deepest appreciation for the staff of Catherine McAuley Westmead for their expertise, generosity and dedication to their students. Their work drives school and community success.

Finally, I wish you all the warm blessings of Christmas, and pray that you find peace in the love and generosity of the season and space to rest in the company of your family over the holiday.

Mary Refalo
Principal

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 who have received outstanding results in the 2019 Higher School Certificate!!

• 93% of all courses studied at Catherine McAuley had results above the State average.

• A total of 136 Band 6 results were achieved.

• A total of 475 Band 5 results were achieved.

• Isabella W. named in the All Rounder List (Band 6 in at least 10 units)

• Hasna D. named a Top Achiever coming 3rd in the State for the Business Services Exam.

• Rebekah N. named a Top Achiever coming 13th in the State for Mathematics 2 Unit.

• Rebekah N. achieved the single highest exam mark 100% in Mathematics 2 Unit. 

• 69 students named on the Merit List (these students have received a Band 6 in at least one course). 

• Claudia W. has been nominated for Callback HSC Dance Showcase.

• Tyra L. has been nominated for Onstage (drama).

• Eleven Year 11 students completed a HSC subject and all achieved outstanding results.

The Years 7-11 Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, 13th December in the Morley Centre. Congratulations to all students who received awards and to all students for their hard work and sporting achievements this year. Photos below show the recipients of the special awards including the Ambassador for Catherine McAuley in each Year group.   

For those parents who were unable to attend the 2019 School Awards Ceremony for Years 7 to 11 held on Friday, 13th December 2019 please find a link below to the Principal's Address which you may wish to read.

Principal's Address 2019 School Awards Ceremony for Years 7-11

All parents are most welcome to come along to a P&F meeting to learn more about the school and the committee in general. Meetings take place at 6pm for a 6:30pm start and are held in Meeting Room 3 located in the Sr Edith Angel Building. Parking is available via Gate 2 in front of the school administration building. 

The dates for 2020 are:
Tuesday, 11th February
Tuesday, 12th May
Tuesday, 4th August
Tuesday, 20th October (AGM)

Uniform Shop Trading Hours for 2020

The School Uniform Shop trading hours for back to school are as follows:

Monday, 20th January 2020 : 8am – 4pm

Friday, 24th January 2020 : 8am – 4pm

Tuesday, 28th January 2020 : 8am – 4pm

Wednesday, 29th January 2020 : 8am – 4pm

Regular term trading resumes on Week 2, Monday, 3rd February. 

Mondays : 8am – 12pm 

Wednesday : 12pm - 4pm