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Catherine McAuley Westmead Alumni Association

Locality: Westmead, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9849 9100

Address: 2 Darcy Road 2145 Westmead, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mcauley.nsw.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 McAuley is celebrating NAIDOC Week this week - Highlights from the smoking ceremony held on Wednesday by Class of 2020 student and Dharug Woman, Shanaya. Students walked past the smoke as they returned to class.

25.01.2022 Memories of Sr Sophie who passed away recently - a beautiful photo from 1976 taken at the school swimming carnival. Who remembers the school swimming carnivals in the early days at Wentworthville pool? Many students particularly remember the pool canteen with its samboy chips, white knights and sunny boys!

24.01.2022 The school farewelled Ms Beverly Smith today in a small morning tea held at the school. Ms Smith has retired after 45 years at the school starting in 1975!! Ms Brincat, PDHPE Coordinator, spoke at the farewell, Her enthusiasm encouraged many students to take part in sport and get involved. She fostered a love of physical activity in her students not with the intention of producing Olympic athletics but to enrich their lives and gain confidence to accept new challenges. ... Ms Dae, PDHPE Teacher, spoke on behalf of the whole McAuley Community when she said, We wish you all the very best in your retirement. Your memory will always live in the fabric of this school and you will forever be part of the circle of mercy. Due to covid restrictions the school was unable to extend an invitation to our Alumni to take part in this morning tea.

24.01.2022 If you were a Textiles & Design student in 1987 do you remember the fashion parade showcasing your work? More of those fabulous fringes!!

23.01.2022 Memories from 2000 - anyone spot themselves in this photo? McAuley students with visiting Japanese students in 2000.

23.01.2022 Memories from 1977 - Deborah Bent was wanting photos from 1977. Here are some photos from archives showing the Mercy Day Mass of that year held at OLMC Wentworthville. Does anyone remember being there?

23.01.2022 Many of you will know Ms Shirley Jones who has taught at the school since the 70s and who is still a casual teacher. This year Ms Jones has her granddaughter Jaida at the school in Year 7. Currently the school library has a display called ‘Guess Who’s Reading Which Book’ and the book Ms Jones is reading is one that she herself edited and her mother (and Jaida’s great-grandmother) wrote called ‘They Never Looked Back’. This is one of three volumes telling the life of Ms Jones’ mother.

22.01.2022 Memories from 2001 - this photo in archives has the label school advertising picture. Looking good!

22.01.2022 Mrs Julie Brown, respected Mathematics teacher, has decided to retire after 33 years at the school. Mrs Brown started teaching at Catherine McAuley in 1987, first teaching Biology and Mathematics, and then moving to the Mathematics Department exclusively. In her 33 years at the school Mrs Brown has held a number of positions including Mathematics Coordinator, Assistant Principal and Acting Principal on occasion. She has coached and adjudicated debating and public speaking for many years and ran teacher professional development workshops. Known to be a passionate Mathematics educator and enthusiastic Mercedes House team member she will certainly be missed at the school.

22.01.2022 Jessica Makdessi is keen for photos to be posted from 1997 - 2002. Here is one for you Jessica from 2002 showing students at the Mission Mass. Can anyone spot Ms Picone at the back? Ms Picone is still here at the school.

22.01.2022 Catherine McAuley Alumni Survey 2020 The school would like to build a stronger Alumni community and learn about the path you took after leaving school. If you are a graduate from McAuley we want to hear from you!! Below is a link to our Alumni survey - We ask questions about any positive learning experiences that helped shape your career; where and what you might have studied; how soon you were able to find work after studying; and also the opportunity to share some caree...r highlights or how you might have navigated a career change. There is also an option to indicate if you would like to connect with us and be part of career networking with our current students or just stay up to date with our alumni news. The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete. We look forward to your responses! Thank you for taking the time to participate, Ms Amanda Chahine, Careers Advisor, Catherine McAuley and Ms Jacqui Hamilton, School Development Officer. https://cedp.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5as04nCm8NeLLEx

21.01.2022 Catherine McAuley Westmead is now enrolling for Year 7 2022!!

21.01.2022 To our Catherine McAuley Westmead Community We are trying to build a stronger Alumni community and learn about the path you took after leaving McAuley. If you are a graduate from McAuley we want to hear from you!! Below is a link to our Alumni survey - We ask questions about any positive learning experiences that helped shape your career; where and what you might have studied; how soon you were able to find work after studying; and also the opportunity to share some caree...r highlights or how you might have navigated a career change. There is also an option to indicate if you would like to connect with us and be part of career networking with our current students or just stay up to date with our alumni news. The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete. We look forward to your responses! Thank you for taking the time to participate. https://cedp.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5as04nCm8NeLLEx

20.01.2022 YEAR 12 COUNTDOWN BANNER Year 12 students have hung their traditional countdown banner in Coolock Court as they count down the final days until they leave high school. This year the students are counting down the days Till We Zoom Out Of Here.

20.01.2022 Today we remember Venerable Catherine McAuley who died on this day in 1841.

19.01.2022 Memories from 1992 - The A Grade Netball Team at the Auburn Netball Complex. That year the Years 11 and 12 team were the Undefeated Premiers!! Coach was Miss K Arundell. Who remembers netball at the Auburn Netball Complex?

19.01.2022 That is a pretty serious looking tool! Photo from 2004 with students planting trees for National Tree Day.

19.01.2022 Ms Beverly Smith has decided to retire after 45 years at the school! Ms Smith started in 1975 and has made immeasurable contributions to the Catherine McAuley Westmead community and in particular the sporting community in her numerous roles in the PDHPE Department. She will be greatly missed!!! Do you have memories of Ms Smith? We would love to pass these on to her. Post your memories below.

19.01.2022 Death of Sr Sophie McGrath Former Principal 1974 - 1977 It is with sadness that the school has learnt today of the recent and sudden death of Sr Dr Sophie McGrath. She was 87 years old. Sophie was Principal of Catherine McAuley from 1974 - 1977. Many ex students and staff will remember her. She was a strong advocate of womens education, evident in both her time as Principal of Catherine McAuley and in later work at The Australian Catholic University. She was a significant co...ntributor to the Golding Centre at ACU, an archive of womens history, theology and spirituality. In her memory we pray that eternal light shine upon her, and that she rest in peace with our loving Lord. Details of her funeral have not yet been announced. This wonderful photo of Sr Sophie was taken in November 2014 when she visited the school for the unveiling of a plaque in her honour after one of the school buildings was named after her.

19.01.2022 Memories from 1976 - Carita cheer squad at the sports day held at St Vincents Oval.

18.01.2022 A request by Christine Grosvenor for class photo from 1969. She is looking for a photo of her sister Susan Campbell. Is she in this photo? Also a photo of the School Captain and Vice Captain from 1969. Who remembers these faces? Frances Lowery was Captain and Christine Shergold was Vice.

17.01.2022 Memories from early 1970s perhaps? Not sure of the story behind these photos found in archives or when they were taken. Anyone know? Can anyone spot themselves? Loving those old brown school bags.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the School Leaders for 2021!! The new school leaders will be commissioned tomorrow at the Mercy Day Liturgy.

16.01.2022 Memories from 1973 - Ex Students Ball - First Debutantes L Fabri S Johnstone V Matusz R Johnstone. Stunning!!

15.01.2022 Sr Sophie McGrath Funeral Details Thursday 25th June 2020 at 10.30am - In adherence to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance at both the Mass and burial will be limited and pre-arranged. For those who are unable to attend the Mass in person, it will be live-streamed. Click on the link below for the access link for the live streaming and details on how to best use this service: https://docs.google.com//1P5Woag5zeKBz2KHdTkdAmYileI/edit

14.01.2022 Memories from 1986! Always love those fringes in the 80s...

13.01.2022 Mercy Day was a bit different this year but was still celebrated by the school

13.01.2022 Memories from 2009 Anyone spot themselves?

13.01.2022 Catherine McAuley is enrolling now for 2022! Applications for Year 7 (first round offers) close on Friday, 19th March 2021. Limited places may be available for other years. Watch this video to meet some of our students!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Hayley Talosig, Class of 2018, who received first place for her artwork in the Art Appropriation course she was studying as part of her study in Interior Design. Hayley is now studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science majoring in Neuroscience at UNSW. Are you happy to share some of your news? Other ex students are always interested to hear what McAuley students are getting up to. Email Jacqui Hamilton, School Development Officer at: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Well done Jaime Cheuk, Class of 2010 on your amazing career so far! Check out this video which showcases Jaimes work with Sydney Metro!

11.01.2022 A blast from the past!! Catherine McAuley staff photo from the 1992 Yr 8 camp at Cataract Scout Camp, Appin. Recognise anyone??

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Aimee H. and Akansha N. who have been elected as School Captains for Term 4 2020 and 2021. Other leadership positions are currently being voted upon and will be announced soon.

10.01.2022 A request for the Year 7 photos from 1979 (sorry cant remember who made this request) but here they are! Who remembers those brown shoes...

10.01.2022 Who remembers their first day at McAuley? This morning the school welcomed our newest students - the future Class of 2026! Welcome Year 7!!

10.01.2022 The Catherine McAuley School Captains for 2021 were commissioned today as our current captains handed over their leadership at the Mercy Day Liturgy. We thank Holli and Josette for their service and welcome Aimee and Akansha to their new role.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to ex McAuley student Abbi Lewis who left school to study dance full time and who would have been studying with the current Year 12. Abbi has recently been awarded a dance award called the ‘Isobel Anderson Memorial Award and Runner Up Advanced 1’. Abbi features in the current edition of the dance magazine ‘Dance Train’ which is where this photo has been scanned from.

09.01.2022 The funeral for Sr Sophie McGrath, former Principal of Catherine McAuley, was held this morning at the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Memorial Chapel, Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Parramatta. Year 11 students performed a guard of honour with the students lining Victoria Road.

08.01.2022 Memories from 1994 - who was in Midsummer Nights Dream which was performed at the school in December that year?

08.01.2022 Another school musical memory!! 1984 it was Annie Got A Gun. Who remembers this one?

08.01.2022 Three former Catherine McAuley students participated in an ex-student panel discussion and careers seminar for Year 11 students last week on Wednesday, 14th October. Held over Zoom, our guests included Seles Sebastin (Class of 2011 and shown in first photo), Morgan Birtles (Class of 2014 and shown in second photo) and Emma Seaman (Class of 2016 and shown in third photo 2nd from right). It was an inspiring morning of hearing about life after school and the amazing opportunitie...s these students have had in securing careers in a field they are passionate about. Seles is a Senior Research Associate with Forrester, a global software/ technology company and studied a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy and Social Science at the University of Sydney. Emma studied a Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour at Western Sydney University and currently works for DXC Technology as a Junior Security Engineer. She is continuing to study part time as she completes a Master of Cyber Security Analysis and a Master of Intelligence. Morgan currently works for the NSW Police Force as an Education Support Officer and is helping build the new Learning Management System that will assist police officers across the State learn in a new way. Morgan completed a Business Administration at TAFE. Thank you to these ex students for coming back to school to share your career journey so far!

08.01.2022 Congratulations to former student Bianca Hu, Class of 2017, who has recently graduated from ED5 International, a full time performing arts academy, and who has her photo featured in the latest edition of ‘Dance Train’ magazine. This photo shows Bianca performing in an ED5 performance called ‘Think About Things’ which was choreographed by Phly Crew.

07.01.2022 Memories from 1987 - who remembers the Home Science room? Photo taken during the Home Science International Day assessment on 5th November 1987.

07.01.2022 Lovely to see ex-student Annya Reshty, Class of 2016, who conducted a seminar for our school debating team this week on debating strategies, techniques and tips to help prepare them for the upcoming rounds of the CSDA Debating Competition. Annya was part of the 2015 Debating Team who won the State Championship for that year. She has much experience to pass onto our current students.

07.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE SECOND HAND UNIFORM ITEMS TO SELL? The school has set up an area on the school website for parents to list their uniform items for sale. Buyers can then make contact directly with the seller. Email [email protected] with your item details and photos. The school website under Enrolments/Uniform Shop has further information. https://mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au/Enrolm/Uniform-Shop

06.01.2022 Memories from 1990 Always love the photos from this time at the school for a chance to see all those big fringes!! Photo shows Year 10 students in 1990. Who else wore a fringe like this to school?

05.01.2022 A request by former student Michelle Clark from Class of 1977 for their final year photo. Here are the two photos found in archives showing Year 4-15 and Year 4-16. Can anyone find themselves?

03.01.2022 Memories from 2011...Student Leaders at the Opening School Mass. Can anyone spot themselves?

02.01.2022 Monday Memories The 1970 school birthday celebrations saw students dancing in Coolock Court (then known as the top quad). The school marked its 54th birthday this month on the 6th November. In the early days this birthday was celebrated with dancing and a cake.

01.01.2022 Former Catherine McAuley students from the Class of 2020 returned to school today to celebrate their success in the Higher School Certificate. The High Achievers Assembly was held to honour the students who all achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of the State, with the highest placed student ranked in the top 1%. Three students were named as All Rounders and were awarded the NSW Premier's Award for All Round Excellence achieving a Band 6 in at least 10 units. Four students in the cohort were named as ‘Top Achievers’ meaning that they placed in the top 10 of their course and three students had their practical work nominated by the HSC examiners for the TexStyle showcase. Catherine McAuley congratulates the Class of 2020 on their success, which is measured in many ways and not just by the final mark they received.