As Term 2 draws to a close, we want to thank all our families, students, and staff for their ongoing support, hard work, and involvement throughout a busy and rewarding term.

Secure Your Spot – Trivia Night!

We’re thrilled to announce the details of our Trivia Night on 9 August 2025 at the Tumut Golf Club.

Tickets will be available from 22 July at the McAuley Primary Campus Office during school hours or can be purchased at the door on the night.

For any questions, feel free to email us at: mcauleycatholiccollegetumut.scc@gmail.com

Return & Earn Primary v Secondary Campus Recycling Competition

Our final collection day is fast approaching! Don’t forget to bring in your eligible 10c containers on:

Wednesday 2nd July 8:30am – 9:00am

Please ensure containers are placed in the marked bins located near the drop-off zones before entering the school grounds.

The winning campus will be announced on the last day of Term 2.

 

Next Community Council Meeting

We’ll be hosting our next community council meeting in the new Primary Campus Library. 5:00 PM, Thursday 14 August 2025.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Year 10 Students Gain Valuable Insights Through Work Experience

At McAuley Catholic College, we believe in preparing our students for life beyond the classroom. This week, 33 of our Year 10 students took an important step toward their future careers by participating in a week-long Work Experience program.

The program gave students the opportunity to explore a wide range of industries and gain real-world experience across various local businesses and services. From healthcare to early childhood education, and trades to veterinary care, our students were welcomed into workplaces where they could observe, learn, and contribute meaningfully.

Placements included:

• Tumut Hospital
• Essential Energy
• McGuffie Machinery and Maintenance
• Little Possums Early Learning and Care
• Tumut Preschool
• Roddy Engineering
• PHE Electrical
• McAuley Catholic College Primary School
• Sturt Electrical Services
• Franklin Public School
• JBE Electrical
• Read Plumbing
• C & T Dwyer Logging
• Tumut Kindy
• Julian Bellette Electrical
• Elders Rural Services
• Adelong Veterinary Clinic
• Paul McNamara Project Management
• Nicole De Wet Beauty
• Whisk and Dish
• St Patrick's Gundagai
• GEA Electrical
• Snowy Valleys Council
• Bloss & Murphy Hair
• Art of Hair & Mosaic
• Centred Constructions
• Tumut Veterinary Clinic
• BTS Ag
• Health Klinix Tumut
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

These experiences allowed students to develop valuable skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and adaptability, while also gaining a clearer sense of their future career paths.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the businesses and organisations that generously hosted our students and provided such a supportive and educational environment. Your partnership plays a crucial role in helping our young people grow into capable, confident, and career-ready individuals.

Congratulations to all the Year 10 students for embracing this opportunity with enthusiasm and maturity—we’re incredibly proud of your efforts!

Despite the rain, Therry House Day was a resounding success! Students and staff embraced the theme by dressing in anything beginning with “T” or in Therry green—from Teachers and Teletubbies to TimTams and Taylor Swifts—filling the school with creativity and house spirit.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we exceeded our fundraising goal and will fully fund the construction of a wheelchair through Wheelchairs for Kids, founded by Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM.

To celebrate outstanding enthusiasm, trophies were awarded to the “Most Spirited” student in each year level. Congratulations to all our spirited winners—and to everyone who helped make Therry House Day so meaningful!

High Impact Teaching Practice 

As you may be aware, CE is committed through its Catalyst program, to improving student learning through evidence based-teaching practice (HITP).  Teachers at McAuley have been trained and are coached to implement HITP to deliver excellent learning opportunities for our students. 

What is High Impact Teaching Practice?

HITP includes:

• High expectations
• Explicit teaching
• Specific lesson structure
• Review practice
• Student engagement

HITP is effective in improving student learning and performance as it is aligned with the Science of Learning and how the brain processes and stores information. 

You may have heard your child/ren talk about using mini whiteboards, STAR strategies and daily reviews. This is all part of our HITP practice. Students are encouraged, through a range of strategies to actively participate in lessons, be attentive and review content previously taught. Our students at McAuley are champions of engagement and teachers are reporting great improvement in student learning as a result of the High Impact Teaching Practices. 

So maybe ask your child about how they are engaged and participate in lessons, how they review and practice skills and how they show they are being attentive.

We think they are amazing!

Megan Turnbull - HITP Instructional Coach 

Recently, our Years 1–10 students took part in the PAT Mathematics tests, while those in Years 2–10 completed the PAT Reading assessment. These computer-adaptive, Australian norm-referenced tools help teachers identify individual strengths and areas for growth, inform classroom strategies and build a comprehensive picture of student progress alongside NAPLAN, DIBELS, InitialLit and class-based assessments.

This week we celebrated every student’s effort by presenting certificates for their achievements in both Mathematics and Reading. It’s wonderful to see our McAuley motto—Believe, Strive, Achieve—so clearly reflected in their hard work and growth. Congratulations to all our learners on their success!

Our Girls Rugby 7s squad put in a stellar performance at the Gala Day, finishing the tournament undefeated and bringing home the shield! They kicked off with a commanding 12–0 victory over Wagga Wagga Christian College, demonstrating strong defence and slick handling right from the whistle. In their second match they maintained the momentum with a 17–5 win against Murrumburrah, before edging out Temora 17–12 in a thrilling semi-final that saw some brilliant try-saving tackles and smart support play.

That set the stage for an all-or-nothing Grand Final against Young, where our girls dug deep and sealed a hard-fought 15–10 triumph. Throughout the day they showed exceptional grit, teamwork and sportsmanship, and their confidence grew with each match. Congratulations to every player and coaches for this fantastic achievement – your dedication and McAuley spirit have made us all incredibly proud!

Last week, our McAuley Rugby League team travelled to Wagga to compete in the Country Cup — and what a day it was! The boys came out strong with impressive wins over Xavier College and Yanco before facing a tough final match against Kildare. Finishing as runners-up in the Riverina is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their hard work and talent.

We are incredibly proud of the pride, determination, and sportsmanship the team displayed throughout the day. Well done, boys!

Our students gave it their all at the Western Region Athletics Carnival last week, showing incredible determination, sportsmanship, and McAuley spirit throughout the day!

We’re excited to share that several students have qualified for the next level of competition — an outstanding effort!  Official results will be shared as soon as they’re available. Well done to all our athletes for representing McAuley with pride.

WEEK 7 

WEEK 8 

A huge congratulations to Kruz, who has been crowned the Western Region Athletics Intermediate Boys Champion! 

This is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of Kruz’s dedication and athletic talent. Well done, Kruz — you’ve made McAuley proud! 

Last Tuesday, we welcomed our Year 10 students and their families to the College Hall for the Year 11, 2026 Information Night.

It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with our Stage 6 teachers and coordinators, explore subject choices, and gain valuable insights into HSC preparation and future career pathways.

The presentations were informative and professional, and the subject booths provided practical and engaging advice for both students and parents.

We’ve already received such positive feedback — it’s wonderful to see our students feeling inspired and excited as they begin planning the next stage of their learning journey.

Last week, our Year 2 students enjoyed a heartwarming visit to Blakeney Lodge, spending time with the residents and listening to their wonderful stories.

Each Wednesday, a class from McAuley visits the Lodge as part of our ongoing connection with the local community. These visits are a highlight for both our students and the residents, fostering friendships, sharing memories, and bringing smiles all around.

We’re proud to be part of such a meaningful initiative that strengthens the bonds between generations.

Last week, our Year 3 students gathered to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation — a beautiful and meaningful occasion for both students and their families.

We extend our sincere thanks to Fr Xavier for leading the liturgy and guiding the students through this special moment. A heartfelt thank you also goes to our parents and caregivers for their ongoing support and preparation throughout the term. Your role in nurturing the children’s faith journey is deeply appreciated.

We are incredibly proud of our students and congratulate them on this important milestone in their spiritual development.

Year 3 have been having a blast exploring the wonders of static electricity! Using balloons, students investigated how static charge works and experimented with different types of paper to see what would move.

It’s been a hands-on, engaging experience filled with curiosity, laughter, and lots of learning — a great way to bring science to life in the classroom!

This term, Year 4 students have been investigating forces, with a particular focus on gravity and aerodynamics. As part of their studies, they explored the principles that enable aircraft to fly, then designed and constructed a variety of paper plane models. The culminating challenge saw each student testing their design to determine which plane flew the furthest, bringing their theoretical learning to life through hands-on experimentation.

To mark the end of a successful term of learning, Year 4 students came together for a relaxed games afternoon. They enjoyed a variety of board games and card challenges, sharing plenty of laughter and friendly competition. It was a wonderful way to celebrate their achievements and unwind before the break.

We had a fantastic morning at McAuley last Tuesday, warmly welcoming students, staff, and families from St Patrick’s Primary, Gundagai for the Public Speaking Competition. 

All students spoke beautifully, exploring a range of thought-provoking topics such as “If animals could talk, what would they say?” and “What mistakes teach us.”

Congratulations to our winners — Alfie, Billy and Emmett — who will now go on to represent us at the Western Region Speaking Competition! 

A special thank you to our volunteer judges, Trish, Emma, and Tony, for their time and thoughtful feedback.

Well done to all participants from both schools — you made us proud! And thank you to Mrs Baron and the team from St Patrick’s for being such wonderful guests.

We’re excited to invite all K–6 students to our upcoming Disco on Friday, 27 June, from 4:00–5:30pm in the College Hall!

This fun-filled afternoon is not just about dancing and enjoying music with friends — it's also for a great cause. All funds raised will go towards purchasing new balls for the Primary Campus, making recess and lunch even more active and enjoyable!

We can’t wait to see our students on the dance floor, supporting their school and having a fantastic time.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY

TENNIS  CLINIC

MONDAY, 7th July. – WEDNESDAY, 9th July.

(1^st Week)

 Class Times:   9.00-10.00am = 5 to 7 years

                   10.00-11.00am = 8 to 9 years

                     11.00-12.00md = 10 years +

VENUE = 106 Simpson Street, (between Sydney & Broughton)

COST    = only $45.00 per child for the 3 days.

Bookings are essential as limited numbers per class.

Contact Bernadette Cahill on or 0427 343 904

EMAIL: birdietennis@bigpond.com