McAuley Catholic College is situated on Hennessy Drive, Clarenza, on the outskirts of Grafton in northern New South Wales. It is a co-educational secondary school conducted by the Clarence Valley Parish within the Diocese of Lismore. The College was formed in 1990 with the amalgamation of three local Catholic schools – Holy Spirit College, St Aloysius College and St Mary’s College. The College’s ethos has been derived from the traditions of two great Religious Orders: the Sisters of Mercy and the Marist Brothers. Since the late 1800s, the Sisters of Mercy have been involved in Catholic Education in Grafton and continue to have a significant presence and mission in the local community.
The original campus of the College was situated on the banks of the Clarence River in central Grafton. Early in 2004, the re-location of the College to its new campus at Clarenza on the outskirts of Grafton occurred and now comprises excellent facilities catering for all subject areas including Technology and Applied Studies, Science, Performing and Visual Arts. There is a fully-equipped Library and sporting facilities, including a Hall and Gym.
The Diocese of Lismore stretches along the coastal strip of New South Wales from Tweed Heads in the north to Laurieton in the south and west to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.The Catholic Schools Office provides a range of services to support approximately 2,500 staff in 46 vibrant and dynamic school communities that serve more than 18,500 students
As provided in prior College newsletters and Compass communication to parents, this is a friendly reminder that we will be hosting the final free vaccinations clinic for Year 7 students this coming Wednesday, 11th September. This clinic is for students who didn't get the opportunity to do so earlier in the year.
Vaccinations for Year 7 students include:
Gardasil (HPV) 1 Dose Only
Boostrix (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis-whooping cough) 1 dose only
Vaccinations for Year 10 students include:
Nimenrix (Meningococcal ACWY) Vaccination - 1 dose only
Consent is due before Tuesday, 10th September and parents are reminded that consent must be provided by parents/guardians for students to receive free vaccinations at school via the online consent portal: https://nexus.health.nsw.gov.au/
Hard copy consent forms can be provided to families from the College Office upon request.
Any students who are absent for this clinic or do not receive consent by the cut-off will need to organise a catch-up vaccination with their Local GP.
Kind Regards, McAuley Catholic College
FREE Parent Workshop - Approaching the Teenage Years
04 Sep 2024
McAuley Catholic College invites Parents and Carers to a very insightful Parent Workshop in partnership with the Catholic Schools Office of the Lismore Diocese
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about parenting teens in the complex world they are growing up in. Chris Hudson, a highly regarded teen parenting coach will present "Approaching the Teenage Years"at The Grafton District Service Club on Monday 16th September at 6pm. We hope that all parents of tweens and teens in our Catholic schools in the local area make time to come along to this informative and engaging session.You'll leave with great information and practical tips and strategies to help you help your young person thrive.
RSVPS are essential for catering. Please click here to register or see the flyer below for more information.
Kind Regards,
McAuley Catholic College
HSC Showcase Evening
04 Sep 2024
Dear Parents, Carers & Students, We invite you to attend our upcoming Year 12 Students' HSC Major Work Showcase Evening being held at the College next Wednesday, 4th September 2024.
This event will feature student works from Design & Technology, Industrial Technology (Timber), Visual Arts, Drama, Music & Dance. We invite you to join us and be inspired by the ingenuity, and innovation of our creative students. Event Details: Date: Wednesday 4 September 2024 Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: MCC Clarenza Schedule of Events: 4:00pm Timber, Art and Textiles major works on display in the Library, L4 & L7 Light refreshments will also be served at this time. 5:00pm Drama, Dance & Music Performances in P1. Come along and appreciate the wonderful accomplishments of these students. For additional information regarding this event, please contact Mrs McGowan via the College Administration Office on 6643 1434 or grafs@lism.catholic.edu.au