Celebrating Creativity and Connection: Regional Arts Exchange Program 2024

We are proud to share that a group of talented students from McAuley Catholic College recently represented our school at the Regional Arts Exchange Program 2024. This unique event brought together students from the Archdiocese of Sydney and Catholic schools across Regional NSW, providing an inspiring platform for creative exchange, dialogue, and artistic collaboration, all with a strong focus on recycling and sustainability.

The theme, “Feathered Flair: An Exploration of Avian Beauty”, was inspired by the symbolic meaning of the feather, often associated with strength, growth, hope, and freedom. In many cultures, feathers represent the spirit, ascension, and the journey toward something greater. As birds soar through the skies, their feathers remind us of the power of imagination and the heights that creativity can reach.

The following students from McAuley Catholic College proudly participated in this meaningful event:

Year 10

  • Holly Cooper

  • Tara Commerford

  • Steffany Nudo

  • Tiere Woods

  • Sieanna Sutherland

  • Kyra Barrett

Year 9

  • Madora Barton

  • Maya Conaghan

  • Tilly Flindall

  • Bridie McGrath

These students contributed to a collaborative sculptural installation that celebrated artistic flair and environmental responsibility. Their work, created using recycled materials, was both visually striking and thought-provoking.

The unveiling of the installation took place on Friday 2nd May 2025, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm, at the World Square Foyer, Sydney Catholic Schools, located at 680 George St, Sydney.

McAuley Catholic College joined with the following schools in this collaborative project:

  • St Anthony of Padua, Austral

  • St Aloysius College, Cronulla

  • La Salle Academy, Lithgow

  • MacKillop College, Port Macquarie

  • Xavier Catholic College, Ballina

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our students for their outstanding creativity and teamwork. The event was a wonderful celebration of the artistic spirit shared across our Catholic school communities, and we thank everyone who supported and attended this memorable occasion.