2023 Yearbook

MCAULEY HOUSE 2023 “GOOD TODAY, BETTER TOMORROW” MCAULEY REPORT

2023 started off with a bang as we welcomed our Year 7 and new families into the House and demonstrated House pride at the annual College Swimming carnival. Throughout the year, students continued to demonstrate the house motto of ‘Good today, better tomorrow’, in a practical way. This was particularly seen throughout the year with students participation in the St Vincent de Paul Young North Breakfast program, College Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country carnivals, Science, Maths and HISE competitions, College Colour run, Archdiocesan carnivals, CSYMA Shine event, the Da Vinci Decathlon, Camps and retreats, debating, musical performances and many more. McAuley House actively demonstrated the Diocese theme appointed by the Archbishop of “Walking together”. Students were asked to strive to walk together to support each other and to encourage each other to grow in faith and learning. Greater involvement in our Pastoral care classes and interaction amongst year levels was a great indicator of this theme in action. Once again this year students had the opportunity to earn points for their House, whilst also accruing points for themselves in the following areas: Living Spiritually - involvement in liturgies and masses, demonstrating leadership and school spirit, Learning Dynamically - participating and excelling in sports carnivals, trials, teams and activities, improving and excelling in class tasks and academic competitions, and involvement in arts, drama and music and Acting Justly - displaying kindness by helping others in a range of areas. We had a large number of students receive House, Bronze and Silver awards, which resulted in the house coming third place in the House Cup. Let's aim to take the win in 2024! A big thank you goes to Sienna Capra and Emily Pratt who led McAuley as the 2023 Captains. Sienna and Emily’s enthusiasm for participation and ability to outshine the competition on College dress up days will be missed. We have welcomed Oliver Baker and Sarah McDonald as McAuley House Captains for 2024. Further, I would like to wholeheartedly thank the wonderful McAuley House Pastoral Care team for 2023, Mrs Leonie Hill, Mr Simon Quinn, Mr Joe Kershaw, Ms Catherine Riordan, Mr John Krakue, Mrs Marianne McLachlan, Mrs Mergard, Mrs Patricia Stadtmiller, Mrs Amande Cooke and Mr Ian Mergard, for their uncountable support of their students within their classes and for encouraging the students and each other to live out Catherine McAuley’s values of Mercy, Courage and Service.

I would like to thank you all for your support this year. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your families. I wish you all a safe and happy festive season.

Mrs Jorja McGrath McAuley House Leader