Term 1 - Weeks 9 & 10 - 11th April 2025
- From the Principal
- Mission and Wellbeing (AP)
- Learning & Teaching (AP)
- Dates to Note for April & May 2025
- Sporting News
- Library News
- Careers
- From the Classroom
- Parent Support & Education
- Safe on Social Media
- Keeping School Funding Fair – Supporting Families in Choosing the Best Education
- Parish News
- Advertisements
Dear Parents and Carers, Staff and Students,
As we conclude Term 1, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the positive start to the 2025 school year. Your ongoing support, open communication, encouragement, and partnership have helped shape a strong and vibrant beginning for our College community.
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews
Thank you to all who attended our Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences in Week 8. It was wonderful to have so many parents and students engaging in conversations about learning with the teaching staff. Year 12 Parent Teacher Student conferences will be held in week 1, term 2, Tuesday, 29th April.
NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow
We were excited to be part of the NSW Legislative Council Regional Roadshow, which took place on Thursday, 3 April. Holly Cooper from Year 10 represented the College in the Public Speaking Competition, and three of our captains - Jasmine Chellew, Beau Thompson and Alicia Boehme participated in the Youth Forum. These were fantastic opportunities for leadership development, public speaking, and community engagement. Students from Banora Point in the north to Grafton in the south proudly represented their school. As a College, we thank the President of the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House of the NSW Parliament), Ben Franklin, for the invitation to participate and the politicians who listened intently to the views of all students and young people present.
Open Night Success
This week, we hosted our annual Open Night – a much-anticipated opportunity to welcome prospective and current families into our College. The evening was a tremendous success, with over 350 people visiting. More than 50 of our students proudly volunteered their time to assist with BBQ catering, coffee and cake service, learning area displays, and guided tours. Our students continue to be the College’s best ambassadors! Our School Captains led a short presentation explaining why McAuley is their school of choice. A special thank you to Loving Life 103.1 for broadcasting live from the College during the day and showcasing interviews with our talented staff and students.
Enrolments for Year 7 2026 Now Open
We are now accepting enrolments for Year 7 2026 via our College website. Applications close Friday, 23 May, with interviews taking place between 28 May and 20 June, with offers of enrolment being made on 3 July 2025. Please share these dates with family and friends considering McAuley for their children’s education.
Celebrating Easter at McAuley
On Thursday, our College gathered for our Easter Liturgy, a moving retelling of the Passion story, presented by our Year 10 Ministry class directed by their teacher, Chelsea Brown. Through the readings and symbols, we relived the story of Christ crucified and risen from the dead. The Year 10 and 11 Music class enriched the liturgy with their beautiful renditions of Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) and a lovely song written by Year 11 student Annabelle Hourigan.
Easter is the heart of the Christian faith — a time of profound hope and new life. Pope Francis tells us that “Jesus Christ is risen! He alone has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life… He is the Way: the way that leads to life, the way of peace, reconciliation, and fraternity.” Let us carry this message of hope and compassion into the term ahead.
ANZAC Day 2025
McAuley students and staff will again participate in ANZAC Day marches across the Clarence Valley. We encourage all student representatives to wear their full school uniform with pride. This is an important opportunity for our students to engage in community service and remembrance. Details of the various marches are outlined in the newsletter.
A Final Message of Gratitude and Peace
As we enter the holiday break, I again express my deep gratitude to our entire community. To our dedicated staff, our incredible students, and our supportive families — thank you for all that you do. May the Easter season fill your homes with joy, renewal, and peace.
I wish you all a relaxing, safe holiday.
Kind regards,
Kate
Kate Thomson
Principal
“We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”
Catherine McAuley
Bullying
Students thrive in safe environments that promote positive relationships, safety and wellbeing so they can achieve their full potential.
At McAuley Catholic College, we define bullying as an ongoing misuse of power in relationships. It is intended, and its repeated use causes harm, distress and fear. It may be verbal, physical or social behaviour involving individuals or groups.
- Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be overt (done openly) or covert (hidden)
- Bullying will probably continue if no action is taken.
- Bullying is not the same as conflict or social dislike, even though, in some cases, the outcome of both can be bullying.
Our anti-bullying policy states that the school will take reasonable actions to develop plans and implement programs to deter bullying. Throughout the year, we undertake the following:
Pastoral Care Program – each student participates in a pastoral care program that their homeroom teacher leads. Students are expected to meet each week for a pastoral care lesson. Students engage in activities and discussions during these lessons to reinforce positive relationships. Anti-bullying messages are consistently offered with the support of contemporary research, including relevant media use and appropriate educational material.
Restorative Justice Program - the college strives to follow a process of Restorative Justice when dealing with behavioural issues. Restorative Justice endeavours to,
- Focus on the SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURS or INCIDENTS without blaming
- Draw out WHO WAS AFFECTED and HOW THEY WERE AFFECTED
- Direct questions towards the central issue in order to solve what needs to happen to MAKE THINGS RIGHT
Year Meetings – each cohort meets regularly with their Year Coordinator. This gives the Year Coordinators an opportunity to consistently convey the message that inappropriate behaviours will not be accepted and encourage reporting to staff if it does occur. Amongst other things, the intention is to eradicate the notion of ‘dobbing’ related to bullying issues and reinforce it as necessary ‘reporting’.
Assemblies — the whole College community generally meets weekly to celebrate students' achievements and successes. This is another opportunity for the College to reinforce its zero-tolerance policy toward bullying and encourage positive relationships and a culture of care.
Last week, all students in Years 7 - 10 undertook the following:
Structured Lesson on Bullying - this was undertaken in Religious Education classes. During this lesson, the students were shown the 2024 Tell Them From Me Data on Bullying. They were prompted to consider what the data was telling them, and discussions and teaching took place on what constitutes bullying and its effects. Students were then given options to have their say. All students in Years 7 - 10 undertook the Student Bullying Surveys. Students could anonymously name any other students they feel are being victimised or displaying inappropriate behaviours towards others. Importantly, the survey allows the College to support those students named in the surveys, and follow-up occurs through either the relevant Year Coordinator or the Pastoral Care Coordinator.
The students were also reminded that they can seek support from staff at any time if bullying is occurring. They can also access the Bully Free form on their intranet site and suggest processes that can be improved to help students feel safe at school.
Parents and carers play an important role in helping your child understand bullying and know how to respond to it.
If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. Questions you could ask include:
- What do you think bullying is?
- Have you seen it? How did you feel?
- Have you ever felt scared at school because of bullying?
- As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
- Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
- Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happened again?
Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it. Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed. By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.
If you have concerns that your child is being bullied, please contact your child’s Year Coordinator first. In our College, students can also report bullying by undertaking the Confidential Student Survey on Bullying Behaviours on the Student Intranet Site.
If you believe the behaviour constitutes a crime, or is a serious incident of cyberbullying, please refer to the Bullying No Way website for information on how to report to other authorities and access wellbeing help.
Students can also report online bullying at https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/forms
Students do not have to face bullying alone—there are people here to help them and ensure they feel safe and supported in school.
Attendance - Compass App Attendance Display – Important Update
Please be advised that Compass has recently made an unannounced change to the Parent App. The App now displays a student’s whole and partial absences instead of their attendance percentage.
These absence figures may include days that are not classified as actual absences, such as class cancellations, flexible timetable arrangements, and certain school-based activities. As such, the attendance numbers in the App may not reflect your child’s true attendance record.
We want to reassure you that:
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This data does not impact your child’s official attendance rate.
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It will not appear on your child’s academic reports.
We are working closely with the DLCS and Compass to resolve this issue and either correct or remove the inaccurate data from the App.
Attendance - Every Moment Matters
Last week, emails were sent to families with attendance below 90%. Please note that full-day absences, frequent late arrivals, and/or early departures all contribute to a student’s overall attendance profile. Catholic Schools Guidelines state that a student’s attendance should be above 90%.
There can be various reasons why children’s attendance can be a concern, and we recognise their attendance profile may have been influenced by leave taken due to medical reasons, travel or family commitments, but we feel it is important to keep you informed.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the school and speak with your child’s Year Coordinator if we can support you and/or your child with any matters.
Winter Uniforms
A reminder that as the weather cools, next term, students must be in winter uniform items. Below is the range of new uniform items available for winter:
- College Long Charcoal Grey Pants with College crest
- Maroon jumper with College crest and/or
- Softshell maroon jacket with College crest
- Maroon trackpants with MCC logo.
The uniform trading hours for the school holidays are as follows:
Online ordering information is on the infographic below.
Project Compassion - Caritas
Caritas Australia would like to thank you for your incredible support of Project Compassion this Lent. Each homeroom contributed to the Project Compassion box, and Year 8 students have innovatively developed ideas to raise money for Project Compassion within their Religious Education class. Through their efforts, they have contributed to raising money for vulnerable people and highlighting the importance of ensuring human dignity for all, especially the poor.
Your generosity this Lent is helping to empower the world’s most vulnerable communities, enabling them to overcome challenges and lift themselves out of poverty.
Together, we are creating a better tomorrow, helping vulnerable communities build stronger futures for themselves and empowering them to break free from the cycle of poverty. Thank you for standing with Caritas, as they Unite Against Poverty this Lent.
Kathy Warby
Assistant Principal - Mission and Wellbeing
Extra Curricular Events
Weeks 9 and 10 marked an exciting milestone for McAuley Catholic College. Our students shone in significant events, showcasing their talents and leadership.
Holly Cooper proudly represented the school in the Northern Rivers Round of the Parliament of NSW's Public Speaking Competition. There is more information about Hollys achievement within Library News.
Three of our student leaders carried the banner of McAuley Catholic College further as they engaged with peers and participated in a thought-provoking forum with members of Parliament. The event was led by NSW Legislative Council President, The Hon. Ben Franklin, MLC, alongside local State Member Mr Richie Williamson MP and other prominent senior figures. Our students demonstrated their commitment to thoughtful dialogue by sharing their perspectives, asking insightful questions, and discussing their vision for the future. Conversations touched on what effective representation means to young people, showcasing the bright and bold ideas of the next generation.
In addition, McAuley Catholic College proudly hosted its Open Night, which showcased the fantastic facilities, students, and staff that make our school exceptional. During the open night, we welcomed over 126 families, with more than 70 current students contributing their time and talents as tour guides, musicians, demonstration students, or assisting on the BBQ. Special recognition goes to our College Captains, Jasmine Chellew and Beau Thompson, and College Vice Captains, Alicia Boehme and Zethan Nichols, who spoke eloquently about the school's commitment to the holistic development of each individual—encompassing spiritual, academic, cultural, physical, and well-being experiences. Our leader's insight highlighted our students' confidence, curiosity, and compassion, as well as the inclusive community that sets McAuley apart.
We thank the student helpers, whose dedication ensured the event ran smoothly and left a lasting impression on all visitors.
McAuley students - you are truly making your mark!
There is another opportunity for our students to serve by representing the school on ANZAC Day, which falls on Friday in the last week of the school holidays. Students interested in representing the school during ANZAC Day commemorations must wear formal school uniforms. Further details about ANZAC Day events in the Clarence Valley for 2025 can be found [HERE]. Commemorating the ANZAC spirit is a meaningful occasion for our students to honour and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. We encourage all interested students to participate.
Assessment Procedures:
Senior students were spoken to again on Thursday, week 10, regarding the importance of adhering to our school's assessment procedures. We want to remind students and families of the importance of following the Assessment Policy and the appropriate way of seeking clarity regarding assessment feedback. All school policies and processes are in place to ensure fair and equitable student assessments.
Year 12 Reports and Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences:
Year 12 Reports have been emailed home via Compass. These reports provide valuable insights into their academic progress and achievements. Alongside these reports, you will find information on how to book an interview time slot for the upcoming Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th from 3:40 to 6:00 p.m. Meeting with your child's teachers regarding their progress in the final year of their schooling is crucial. Please book your interview slot promptly to secure your preferred time.
We had wonderful participation in the recent year 7-11 Parent, Teacher Student Conferences held Tuesday week 9.
I wish our students, staff and families a wonderful, rejuvenating holiday break. I hope your Holy Week and Easter celebrations are full of grace and joy!
Dianne McGowan
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching
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April |
| 28th - Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) |
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29th - First Day Back for Students - Term 2 Year 12 Parent Student Teacher Conferences |
| 29th & 30th - CCC Touch Football U15 + U18 Central Coast |
| May |
| 1st - Cross Country |
| 5th - Primary School Clarence Zone Cross Country |
| 6th - Year 7 Lovebites- Group 1 |
| 7th - Year 7 Lovebites- Group 2 |
| 14th, 15th & 16th - Year 12 Retreat |
2025 Diocesan Swimming Carnival – A Showcase of Talent and Determination
The 2025 Diocesan Swimming Carnival at Alstonville Aquatic Centre was a true test of resilience, as competitors braved persistent rain to showcase their talent in the pool. Despite the wet weather, students remained focused and enthusiastic, diving into each event with determination and representing their schools with pride.
Among the competitors were Clarence Dougherty, Lola Dougherty, Reed Batinovic, Hudson Batinovic, Josie Chapman, Ella Horton, Deja Little, Sanne Little, Stella Skeels, Georgia Skeels, Sophie Sutherland, Kyden Jones, Henry McGrath, Archie Pope, and Taj Angelo. Together, they celebrated outstanding displays of sportsmanship, skill, and school spirit throughout the day.
Event Highlights:
- Clarence Dougherty delivered a standout performance in the 12 Years division, taking home four impressive wins in the 100m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, and 50m Breaststroke. He was named 12 Years Age Champion.
- Archie Pope shone in the 14 Years division, securing first place in the 50m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke, and second in the 50m Butterfly. He placed in the top four in all his events and was awarded 14 Years Runner-Up Age Champion.
- In the same age division, Stella Skeels impressed with a win in the 50m Backstroke, while Sophie Sutherland delivered strong swims, placing second in several of her events. Stella was named 14 Years Girls Runner-Up Age Champion.
- Lola Dougherty, also in the 12 Years division, had an excellent meet, securing a win in the 50m Breaststroke and placing in the top four across all events.
- Hudson Batinovic dominated the 17 Years and Over category, winning the 50m and 100m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 50m and 100m Breaststroke, and 50m and 100m Backstroke. He placed in the top four in every event and was crowned 17+ Age Champion.
- A special mention goes to our Junior Girls Relay Team—Stella, Ella, Sophie, and Deja—who came away with an impressive second place in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay.
Adding to the significance of the day, long-time Clarence Valley swimming coach Al Patterson attended as a special guest, sharing his encouragement and experience with the swimmers.
Congratulations to Hudson, Archie, and Stella on their outstanding individual results, and to our Boys’ All-Age 6x50m Freestyle Relay Team—Clarence, Reed, Kydan, Archie, Taj, and Hudson—who have all qualified to represent Lismore Diocese at the State Titles in Homebush, Sydney.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated parents and supporters who stood strong in the rain to cheer on our athletes. Rain or shine, the Diocesan Swimming Carnival remains a highlight of the school sporting calendar—celebrating skill, perseverance, and the spirit of our swimming community.
NSWCCC – Combined Catholic Colleges Swimming Championships
On the 26th and 27th of March, the NSWCCC Swimming Championships were held at Homebush, Sydney. Congratulations to Hudson Batinovic, Archie Pope, and Stella Skeels, who all competed in individual events representing the Lismore Diocese. They were joined by our Boys’ All-Age 6x50m Freestyle Relay Team—Clarence Dougherty, Reed Batinovic, Kydan Jones, Archie Pope, Taj Angelo, and Hudson Batinovic. The team did regional NSW proud, with all swimmers achieving impressive personal bests.
Results:
Boys’ All-Age 6x50m Freestyle Relay
6th Place
Archie Pope
• 50m Backstroke – 6th
• 50m Freestyle – 6th
• 50m Butterfly – 9th
Stella Skeels
• 100m Backstroke – 12th
• 50m Backstroke – 14th
Hudson Batinovic
• 100m Backstroke – Silver
• 50m Backstroke – Bronze
• 100m Freestyle – Bronze
• 50m Freestyle – 6th
• 50m Butterfly – 6th
• 100m Butterfly – 8th
Congratulations to Hudson, who has now qualified to represent the NSWCCC team at the NSW All Schools Championships next term. All your hard work has paid off – well done!
Netball – Lismore Diocesan Trials
Well done to the following girls: Taya Murphy, Ashlea Blair, Amelia Fels, Ava Whiley, and Emily Dick, who were selected from over 70 participants to trial for the top 20 in the Lismore Diocese. These trials, held in Coffs Harbour on Friday, 4th April, featured students from across the region—from Port Macquarie to Tweed—in both the 15s and Opens age groups.
A special congratulations to Ava Whiley, who was successfully selected for the Lismore Opens team. Ava will now travel to Sydney in late May to trial for the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) team.
Harmony Day
According to the students of McAuley Catholic College, Harmony Week makes people feel ‘valued’, ‘accepted’, ‘welcomed’, ‘included’, ‘like they belong’ and, mostly, ‘happy’.
The students shared their thoughts on a poster that they made during their homeroom class, and the comments on the posters revealed that the student body valued a welcoming and inclusive community where the students understand the importance and value of a rich and diverse community.
A huge thanks to the student organisers Grace Stackman, Jasmine Chellew and Logan Cone who helped organise the weeklong event, and particularly to Grace and Jasmine who created the home room quizzes to help increase students’ global understanding and awareness. The winning homeroom of the quiz competition was ME6, and Mercy House was the overall winner.
Public Speaking
Holly Cooper has shared her advice on how to chase your dreams at the NSW Public Speaking Competition held in Grafton last Thursday.
The year 10 student was selected to represent the school through an internal competition, which gave her the chance to compete at the regional level. Her regional performance was judged by the Honourable Ben Franklin, MLC, and President of the Legislative Council of NSW. She competed against a highly competitive field of 17 senior students who attended the event from as far north as Banora Point, south to Dorrigo and west to Tamworth.
Holly’s important message to reach high for your dreams and not to be afraid of failure was based around the quote by the outstanding Canadian ice hockey player, Wayne Gretzky who famously said, “You miss a 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take.”
The winning students delivered outstanding speeches, and Holly was also ranked highly, receiving several commendations from her fellow student competitors.
Congratulations to Holly and her outstanding achievement.
Children who Read
It’s school holidays, a great time to head away with the family or simply hang out at home and relax.
Don’t forget to take the most important item with you - a book!
Luckily in the 21st Century - a book can be an audiobook on your phone, a magazine on your computer, an ebook on your Kindle or a paperback from the library.
Ask your child how to use the Sora App and you can run the audiobook through your car stereo as you drive along.
In the meantime, read through the following graphics from The BookTrust to develop an appreciation of how important reading is to your child’s development.
If you would like to know more about the importance of reading you can visit this site: The benefits of reading - Book Trust
Year 12
By now, students should have had their PIN from the University Admission Centre for New South Wales emailed to them. As explained in the last newsletter, the instructions are repeated again here.
The process for applying to university
In early April, the University Admission Centre (UAC) for New South Wales will issue students with a PIN to apply for courses, and we will have UAC booklets to help them research courses as well as our Career Tools website, which contains a UAC booklet and information on all courses in Australia. Then they can apply online to their desired courses. They make 5 preference choices for courses, and their ideal choice is their first preference. Their last choice is encouraged to be the course with the lower entry score in case you do not secure your ideal spot. Preferences can be changed during the process, so students are not locked in until the course offers are issued. People who may not be able to secure a university spot may also research for a bridging course to lead them towards their desired degree. However, they should still apply for their degree course. Students will be guided through these processes in class, and we will start applying for their courses next term. I will be posting more information about this next term, including dates and the offers system, but if you need more information, please contact me. At this stage, people should not be panicking but instead should be researching their options.
I will be helping students apply in May and July.
University visits
There will be a visit to the University of Armidale next term on 2nd May. This is an exciting opportunity to visit a local university. There will be students from years 12 and 11 attending on the day. Please ask Mrs. Esad or me if your child would like to attend, but there are few spots left.
Careers in Dentistry or Medicine
UCAT ANZ 2025 Registration will open on 4th March 2025
Students considering a career in medicine or dentistry, during Year 12 will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in the aforementioned fields of study within most universities in Australia.
The first time a candidate is eligible to sit the UCAT is during their final year of school, that is, Year 12 (in Australia) or Year 13 (in New Zealand). Candidates can repeat the UCAT yearly. The UCAT is held once a year.
UCAT ANZ 2025 Key Dates
Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2025 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2026 should note these key dates. Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time.
UCAT registration is available only via the UCAT ANZ website - ucat.edu.au
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BOOKING DEADLINE |
16 May 2025 |
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Late UCAT booking deadline |
30 May 2025 |
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Late Access Arrangements application deadline |
30 May 2025 |
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FINAL late booking deadline |
6 June 2025 |
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Cancellation deadline |
11 June 2025 |
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Testing begins |
1 July 2025 |
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Last testing date |
5 August 2025 |
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Results delivered to universities |
Early September 2025 |
Opportunities
LAT tests Law Admission Tests
Any year 11 or 12 students who wish to apply to study Law at UNSW need to see me for information. The LAT tests are online tests to help students secure a position in UNSW. There is an online information seminar in May.
Tuckwell Scholarship Program
There is a prestigious scholarship with very generous financial support from Australian National University in Canberra, the application process closes on April 14th. The recipient must have a high academic record and also show evidence of outstanding achievements in other endeavours beyond academic strength. Students need to come and see me for information as soon as possible.
Year 10
By now, most students have secured their USI, (Unique Student Identifier). If your child needs help with this, they need a screenshot of their Medicare card and should come to me for help.
A reminder that our work experience week is in week 8, Term 4 and they should be organising exciting opportunities now.
YES Program at TAFE
Year 10 students have secured spots on a local six-week TAFE program in a range of trades. These were advertised on the student notices, and students need to be quick to apply as spots are limited. The courses are: Barista & Simple Food; Music, Film & TV (Creative Industries). More courses will run in Term 4, so please see me or Mr Day if you are interested: Electrotechnology, Nursing, Hair & Beauty, Painting and Decorating & Plastering.
Work Placement
There are four year 10 students in various work placement roles. These include design, preschool, bicycle repair and a veterinary hospital. All of the students are thriving in these positions,and their employers are impressed with their work. If your child would like this opportunity please research a workplace and come and see me.
Maria Rouse
Careers
Growth in the School Ag Plot!
Exciting things are growing in our school's Agricultural Plot! Thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated Agriculture and Primary Industries classes and the tireless work of Mr Gleeson, Mr Aspinall and Mr Bowling, we are thrilled to announce the completion of our upgraded garden beds.
The new garden beds are now thriving, equipped with an automated watering system. This innovative addition ensures the perfect amount of water can be added with the push of a button. The Ag and PI students have already been putting these beds to excellent use, successfully growing and harvesting fresh, crisp lettuce.
We look forward to seeing what other delicious and educational harvests come from our upgraded garden beds in the future!
Adding to the excitement in the Ag Plot, the chirping of newly hatched chicks. The Ag and PI students have moved beyond the incubator, now tending to their growing flock. Daily tasks include ensuring fresh water and feed, cleaning the brooder box, and observing the chicks' development. Students are learning about different chicken breeds, the importance of proper nutrition, and all things poultry.
Resources and Cheat sheets from our SOS 2025 Library
Catholic schools have long provided families with quality education, strong values and a sense of community. New research confirms that parents make thoughtful financial choices to ensure their children receive the education that best suits their needs.
With rising costs affecting many households, families continue to prioritise education, valuing the academic, spiritual and personal development that Catholic schools provide. Ensuring school funding remains fair helps families continue to access the right school for their child.
Read the Catholic Schools NSW media release below and visit keepfundingfair.org.au to learn more about how we support families.
Please find attached the latest Parish Bulletins from Clarence Valley Parish
