Our history starts with the sisters of Mercy.

In 1882 Mother Mary Bernard Grennan, Sister Augustine Mullally, Sister Stanistaus O’Neill and  Clare O’Donnell, arrived in Tumut from Yass and took up residence in a cottage at the corner of Simpson and Carey Streets. They conducted their school in the old church building and moved into the convent when it was completed in 1886.

School was conducted in St Mary’s Hall, built in 1858. It was continued as a school building until 1968. Our school has seen many changes. A new high school was built in 1968 and a new infant’s school in 1978.

The secondary school and the primary school were merged in 1991 and renamed to reflect the foundress of the sisters of Mercy. Catherine McAuley. There were changes in uniform and logo and motto. The tartan that was chosen for the uniform is a McAuley tartan. 

‘Mercy is the principal path marked out by Jesus for those who desire to follow him.’ CATHERINE McAULEY

McAuley remains committed to our Mercy Values and endeavour to translate these into our daily behaviours.

MERCY, we reach out to others in need, treat all with respect and reverence and act with compassion in all that we do.

JUSTICE, we commit to living justly by engaging in action for social justice and by celebrating our diversity and inclusiveness.

EXCELLENCE, we strive for our personal best in all we do.

INTEGRITY, we lead lives which integrate our personal beliefs and values with those of the school.

COURAGE, we stand up for our beliefs by putting our values into practice.

HOSPITALITY, we create a community where all feel welcome, through openness to people, ideas and challenges.

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord, we thank you for the call to be messengers of your mercy.  Expand our hearts with your joy as we grow in knowledge and understanding. Let us remember to always be a messenger of God’s Mercy and fill us with your confidence and courage, that we might learn to live and work as messengers of your mercy in all things.

As we speak….

May we speak of love and acceptance. 

As we listen….

May we hear the call to be Christ in the world.

As we walk….

May we walk with those in need.

As we live….

May we live the thoughts and actions of Jesus. Amen.

We make this prayer to you in the name of Jesus, your Son.

ALL: Amen.

Anita Mason

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