McAuley Catholic College Tumut eNewsletter

Dear McAuley Families

I often believe that our communities and our college are at their best in times of sadness and grief. This week we offer prayers to a Year 10 student and her family on the loss of their father and husband.

For all of us death brings emotions and questions that may surprise us. To be able to answer the questions of our children is hard, balancing honesty with empathy. For all of us it is hard to know the “right” words to say.

“Be You” (https://beyou.edu.au/) have some excellent resources to help us answer questions and frame responses. At all times we need to try to be empathetic, as honest as we can and encourage seeking expert help if you need it. It’s a great thing to do something practical to help. It’s also really helpful to get moving and boost our endorphins whilst avoiding social media with it’s often poor and incorrect advice.

Most important is to get back to “normal”. Without in any way minimising loss the routines of school and life can bring comfort. Highlighting the good parts of the day and bringing back “sameness” can assist us all with moving on.

As a Catholic College we are sustained by prayer. There is a great strength to be gained in praying for other people, in recognizing their own loss and grief. In many cases these occasions remind us of a time of loss or grief and can make things very raw again. Take care, rely on others and know that you have practical support and care always.

Let’s remember the practical lines of our College prayer in saying… “Please help all of us at McAuley to show care and concern for one another.”

This week I spent attending HSC analysis in Canberra and Principals Retreat and System Day in Bowral. This is an excellent time to join with Principals from the Archdiocese and share our common joys and frustrations. It was also very enjoyable to be able to meet the new Executive Director David De Cavahlo and promote to him the outstanding work that is happening in our College in Tumut NSW.

Please take good care of one another.

Mary our mother look after us.

Eamonn Moore

Principal

Term 1 Fees have now been sent out by Catholic Education.

Please only use your BPAY details to make payments. Your BPAY reference details are on your monthly statement. If you require assistance with planning your payments, please email the office: office.mcauley@cg.catholic.edu.au

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This week our students took part in a Mercy Meal. This special fundraiser offers a meaningful way to reflect on the challenges faced by millions living in poverty. A simple bowl of boiled rice was served, symbolising solidarity with those who have little. All proceeds will go towards Project Compassion, supporting Caritas Australia’s mission to empower vulnerable people and their communities. By sharing in this simple meal, we embrace the values of mercy, justice, and love, turning our Lenten sacrifice into a powerful force for good.

Year 11 Health and Movement Science are loving being in the new T10 classroom. It is a wonderful space for senior classes with excellent resources and provides a learning environment for students to strive to achieve their best.

Every year, the Primary Campus enters the 'Best Dressed Pumpkin' competition at the Tumut Show. Each class gets a pumpkin to get creative and decorate!

Here are some pictures of Patrisha, Juno and Alfie painting the Year 2 pumpkin. Students were very excited as they designed an Indigenous painting for the pumpkin. Patrisha was so kind and brought with her some resources to show us some design and symbols we could use. They used some symbols that we thought were relevant to Tumut and McAuley. There is a river, stars and people sitting together with a range of dot designs.

All of the children were proud of their design. It's not easy painting a pumpkin either!

The day before the show, we took our pumpkins down and set up a display of them together with some artworks we've been creating.

And the winner is.... 5/6 White and Mrs Brown!

Their popcorn pumpkin took out the top prize at the Tumut Show last weekend with runner up being Pikachu and Mrs Piper's Year 1 class. Ms Place and the library were also given a commendation for their Bluey pumpkin. Thanks to all the teachers and classes for their entries and students for their fabulous artistic works.

Year 9 girls, Annabell and Matilda created this awesome art work for the Ag Vegetable display for the Tumut show.

Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed at the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Secondary Swimming Championships in Queanbeyan on Tuesday. A special congratulations also to Age Champions and record breakers: Chloe Pearce, Ashton Ambrose & Russell Guppy as well as the Junior Girls for winning their relay!

On Wednesday, selected students from Stage 3 & 4 were fortunate enough to attend a Sculpture Workshop facilitated by Sculptor Akira Kamada and Educator Angela Pearce. Akira talked to the students about his artistic journey and Angela spoke about the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail. Afterwards, Akira led a workshop on making sculptures from simple objects, like paper and items from nature. There were some very clever sculptures created, and the students were all very grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a talented artist.

While the weather is still good, why not get the family out and about and do the Sculpture Trail and visit the amazing towns of our region. https://www.facebook.com/SnowyValleysSculptureTrail/

It's officially autumn now but the sun is definitely still shining! Monday was a lovely warm day - perfect for having fun and playing with friends on the Primary Campus.

Year 2 had their turn at gym fun last week!

Year 10 enjoying a much needed brain break during lessons!

In recent Biology lessons students have been undertaking a task creating models of cells to answer the question 'What distinguishes one cell from another?'.

They used craft material to make a simple model to easily communicate the different structures present in plant and animal cells, and to help educate others on the unique characteristics of cell types. Their models were colourful, well-researched and a valuable learning tool. One student even printed their own versions of a plant and animal cell using a 3D printer.

Year 11 Biology modelling the structure of the cell membrane using their cake decorating skills. Students had to create their delicious models using lollies to depict specific parts of the fluid mosaic structure of the membrane with its bilayer of phospholipids as well as different proteins and surface markers found on cells.

Stage 2 students had the privilege of Aunty Sue visiting yesterday. She discussed the Wiradjuri language with the students and the influence of the Wiradjuri culture on Tumut. Thank you Aunty Sue for taking the time to share with us.

McAuley and Tumut were the hosts of the Western Region Swimming Carnival last week and McAuley students did not disappoint!

All students swam hard, were great sports and did our school proud. Many students achieved personal best times with some progressing to the next level. Year 10 students came and supported the running of the day and raised money with a raffle. Amazing community council members ran the BBQ with huge thanks for your efforts. Mrs Bathgate and Mrs Stewart organised a great event, thanks to all the teachers, families and students who made the day enjoyable and successful.

We have ceilings, we have walls, we have windows!! Move in date is feeling closer and closer......

Last week the school supported Ms Piper to attend a conference in Sydney with teachers from all over the state to discuss assessment and changes to Stage 6 and the HSC, ready for the new syllabus next year. It was a great opportunity to share strategies and resources with other teachers and also attend the annual HSC marking feedback day. She was able to bring back lots of great ideas to implement in our classrooms.

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The EverWear Program is all about giving clothing a second life while supporting local families.

We’re starting with pre-loved/outgrown daycare & school uniforms, offering an affordable way for parents to keep up with growing kids.

McAuley has jouned up with the EverWear Program and will be a drop off point for any donations.

If you have any pre-loved school uniforms to donate, you can now drop them off at the Primary Campus office.

TAFE NSW is inviting all residents of NSW to have their say about TAFE NSW in their local community. We want to know if we’re in good shape to help foster opportunities for education and employment in our local communities.

We also know every community is different, so we need your help to better understand local needs and aspirations.

If you can:

- Take the 10-minute survey that’s available here:

haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/tafensw2025

- Share the link with your networks because we want as many diverse voices as possible.

Please share your views to help us better understand your local needs. Your input will shape our local planning to help your community thrive.

You can have your say until Monday 31 March 2025.

More information: https://au.elevateeducation.com/home

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