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
McAuley Mothers, Grandmothers, and Carers are invited to a Mother's Day Breakfast on Thursday, 9th May, from 7.45 to 8.40 a.m. at Catherine's Cafe (near the College Hall). Please come along (with your child/children) and enjoy a light snack of cupcakes and croissants with tea or coffee.
Please RSVP via the Google Form by 1 p.m. on Monday, 6th May.
We hope to see you all there!
Kind Regards McAuley Catholic College
Term 2 Start Dates
28 Apr 2024
Term 2 begins on Monday, 29th April, for students and staff. Other important dates to note for Weeks 1 & 2:
Tues 30th April - Year Group photos & catch up individual photos
Mon 6th May - Tell Them From Me Survey opens
Tue 7th May - Year 12 Parent, Student, Teacher Interviews
Tue 7th & Wed 8th May - Year 8 Love Bites (Respectful Relationships)
Sat 11th May - Senior Charity Ball
School Photos 2024
03 Apr 2024
Dates:
Term 1: Friday, 5th April 2024 (Yr 7-12 Individual Photos Only)
Term 2: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 (Yr 7-12 Group Photos, Staff & Catch Ups)
Your 2024 school photos are now ready to order through the Compass Portal. To place your order, make sure you have your login details handy!
If you're unsure of your login details, please contact the school for assistance.
Once you have placed your Individual Photo order you can place your Sibling photo order, these MUST be ordered before midnight prior to photo day.
Please remind your child that they are having their photos taken. If they are having a sibling photo, all siblings will need to be ready for their photo at the allocated time set by the school.
Please note that after 9/05/2024 an archive fee of $15.00 will apply.
If you have any questions regarding the photography service or packages available for purchase, please contact our friendly team on 02 6583 1968 or by email northcoast@msp.com.au