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
Term 3 begins on Tuesday, 23rd July, for all students. Other important dates to note for Weeks 1 & 2:
July
22nd: Staff Development Day - School Closed
23rd: All Students Yr 7-12 Return
29th: Yr 8 Catch the Wave Program
30th: Yr 7-11 Parent Student Teacher conferences
31st - 2nd August: Yr 11 Retreat
August
1st: Semester 1 Academic Awards Assembly
Staff Development Day - School Closed 22nd July 2024
02 Jul 2024
Dear Parents & Carers,
Please be advised that on the Monday 22nd of July, McAuley College will be closed to all students.
This closure is due to staff attending our Term 3 Staff Development Day.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter and look forward to welcoming all of our students back for their first day of Term 3 on Tuesday, 23rd July.
Kind Regards,
McAuley Catholic College
Staff Development Day - School Closed 5th July 2024
02 Jul 2024
Dear Parents & Carers,
Please be advised that on the Friday 5th of July, McAuley College, including the College Office, will be closed to all students.
This closure is due to staff attending our Staff Development day. The last day of Term 2 for all students is Thursday, 4th of July.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter and look forward to welcoming all of our students back in Term 3.