An Outstanding Achievement “you just don’t know it, until you have a go.” Congratulations to Year 12 student, Rida, who was recently a prize winner in the Future Leaders Photography Prize. Pursuing her passion for photography, Rida has always tried to find competitions to enter into and after submitting her photograph and an application, she […]
From the Careers Department How do we expect young people to dream if they don’t know what they can dream about? Opportunities for career exploration give young people broader exposure to the working world they will one day enter. Connecting the dots between school and career can aid motivation to strive for future goals, and […]
Bronze Dukes Girls Trek Through Kuitpo Forest Monday 6 June started as a clear crisp day and saw 57 students from Year 8 and 9 embark on their first Dukes expedition. After an hour drive, the girls reached their camp site where they quickly pitched their tents before boarding the bus again for a short […]
Support our Year 12 Executive at The Biggest Morning Tea! On Monday 27 June, the Year 12 Executive will be hosting their very own Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea for staff and Year 12 students at Recess in the McAuley Auditorium. The Year 12’s will be on a baking spree, with a bake sale to […]
Niina Marni! Year 5 students have been learning about Caring for Country and Land Management during Geography lessons. Students have learnt about Terra Nullius and explored traditional methods for caring for and managing the land. To coincide with Reconciliation Week 2022, students improved their skills and knowledge of Kaurna language. With over 250 Indigenous languages […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library Reconciliation Week – an important time in our library Reconciliation Week was an important time in our library. Library sessions across year levels focused on the theme of “Be Brave. Make Change.” Our younger primary students recognized Mabo Day by exploring Torres Strait Islander stories and songs. Primary students shared […]
‘Beaders’ with Purpose! Each Tuesday at lunchtime, a group of eager beaders meet to make beautiful Mercy bracelets displaying the school’s Mercy values of Justice, Courage, Hospitality, Compassion, Respect and Service. These bracelets will be sold on Mercy Day in Term 3. Look out for them! Ms Mary KotsionisEAL Teacher
Year 10 and 11 Drama Night A night full of society refelctions and comedy! Last week the Year 11 Drama class presented their play ‘4 a.m.’ by Jonathan Dorf. This play looks at the people and personalities who are awake at 4am. We see early morning jogger, a letter writer, a DJ and many other […]
PIPALYATJARA Winter Drive Since 2010, SAC students and staff have been visiting the tiny, remote community of Pipalyatjara in the north-west corner of South Australia. Located in the APY Lands, this community is home to approximately 150 people, including babies, toddlers, students, adults and Elders. Each year we serve the community by donating warm items […]
