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PROUDLY PART OF THE COMMUNITY OF Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

Our Story

Situated on the land of the Burramatta people and founded by the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, Catherine McAuley Westmead is a 7-12 Catholic girls’ school with a strong Mercy charism.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Catherine McAuley is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! Learn more....

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As the principal of Catherine McAuley, I am excited and honoured to be part of such a dynamic community here at Westmead. I look forward to meeting our students’ families and working alongside them to provide the best educational opportunities for their daughters. Read more....

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We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. While enrolments are taken at any time during the year, please note that applications for Year 7 must be received by the school during March of the year prior to commencement.

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01 Apr 2025

From Facebook

PROJECT COMPASSION ✝️ Fundraising and awareness raising for Caritas Australia continues with students from Year 8 Dobson selling tickets for their Easter raffle today at lunch (and through the week) and Year 9 Veritas running a very popular bake stall.
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01 Apr 2025

From Facebook

Year 8 Geography students visited Manly Dam Reservoir earlier this month for a Geography field trip. The students were able to conduct testing of the pH levels and turbidity of the water and participate in hand reel fishing and a bush walk.
Year 8 students attended Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta as part of their Reflection Day.

01 Apr 2025

Year 8 Students Explore the Theme Of Integrity At Their Reflection Day

The Year 8 Reflection Day was held on Tuesday 25th March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The students were warmly welcomed to St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta by the staff and parishioners. The theme for this important community day was Young Mercy Women of Integrity.
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28 Mar 2025

From Facebook

AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡ Year 9 students with Mr Geoghegan are looking at graphic design. The students need to design three graphic design materials and one laser cut design. The designs could be a poster, a photo album cover, a recipe, etc. Yesterday in class the students were sketching out their ideas and next week they will use Adobe Illustrator for the design.
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27 Mar 2025

From Facebook

AROUND THE CLASSROOMS ➡️ Year 9 Textiles students with Ms Mani are designing cushion covers, with the design to be one inspired by a designer. Today in class the students were working on their portfolio or practising with fabric decoration. The cushion covers will be sewn using the sewing machines.
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27 Mar 2025

From Facebook

GRADE CHATS 🗣 An enjoyable morning today for the Years 7 and 8 students in Caritas, Clare and Coolock as they had a chance to come together for a combined grade chat. Organised by the Student Leaders of Hospitality, as part of the Harmony Day celebrations, Assistant Leader Georgia encouraged the students to take the opportunity to connect with each other. She invited Year 7 students to ask the Year 8 students any questions they may have about school. To start the chat the students were given conversation starter cards with some question ideas.
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27 Mar 2025

From Facebook

The Catherine McAuley Westmead Weekly Review for Thursday 27th March 2025 is now available via this link:

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27 Mar 2025

From Facebook

YEAR 8 REFLECTION DAY 🙏The Year 8 Reflection Day was held this week on Tuesday 25th March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The students were warmly welcomed to St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta by the staff and parishioners. The theme for this important community day was Young Mercy Women of Integrity. The students explored this theme through various activities.
Mercy 5 Senior Students Advocacy in Action Day

27 Mar 2025

Mercy 5 Senior Students Advocacy in Action Day

On Wednesday the 26th of March, 14 students and Ms Reynolds participated in the Mercy 5 Senior Students Advocacy in Action Day located at Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta.
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26 Mar 2025

From Facebook

MERCY 5 💧Today a number of Year 11 students, accompanied by Ms Reynolds, attended the Mercy 5 Senior Students Advocacy In Action Day. Held at OLMC Parramatta, students were taught about initiatives that have been implemented to provide communities in developing countries with clean water. 💦💦 The students were also asked to carry 9 litres of water to gain an understanding of the struggles people go through to have access to water daily. This was a real challenge!
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26 Mar 2025

From Facebook

LAW IN ACTION ⚖ Yesterday Mrs Nicolson and Ms Spelman took Year 12 Legal Studies students to visit the Downing Centre Local Court Complex and NSW Supreme Court. Students were able to see law in action and observed a variety of interesting cases that were a reflection of the content they have been learning so far in the Year 12 course. Students also had the opportunity to meet one to one with a Local Court Magistrate and a Supreme Court Judge. The students were able to put their knowledge to the test asking highly valuable questions about the criminal trial system as well as learn about the life and career pathway of a legal professional.
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26 Mar 2025

From Facebook

YEAR 12 HOSPITALITY ☕ Year 12 Hospitality students are gaining skills and knowledge in how to make an espresso coffee. This is part of their Hospitality Food and Beverage course.‬ The three classes were split into two groups for this excursion to the Australian Barista School, Haymarket and these photos are from Ms Jarosevski.
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25 Mar 2025

From Facebook

DIGNITY DRIVE 💜 Thank you to all students, families and staff who donated to the JRS Dignity Drive! As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations the school has been collecting items for the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Parramatta Foodbank with a focus on female products. Today Year 8 students dropped off all items collected to JRS. THANK YOU!!
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25 Mar 2025

From Facebook

CROSS COUNTRY 🏃‍♀️ Well done to the students who took part in the school’s cross country event held last Wednesday, 19th March. This event is held to select the students who will represent the school at the PDSSSC (Parramatta Diocesan Secondary School Sports Council) Cross Country on 9th May. Ms Papazoglou, Sport Coordinator, said it was a successful event with 60 students competing. All students gave their best effort and the five fastest students from each age group will now be progressing to the PDSSSC carnival.
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25 Mar 2025

From Facebook

Harmony Day Friday 21st March 2025 🧡 Music students performed in Mercy Square at lunchtime to celebrate Harmony Day last Friday.

Upcoming Events

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02 Apr

Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

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Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

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02 Apr

Year 11 Geography Field Trip

02 Apr 2025 08:30 AM - 02 Apr 2025 03:00 PM

Year 11 Geography Field Trip

at Field of Mars Education Centre

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03 Apr

Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

All Day Event

Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

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04 Apr

Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

All Day Event

Year 12 Half Yearly Assessment Block

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07 Apr

Athletics Carnival

All Day Event

Athletics Carnival

at Sydney Olympic Park, Edwin Flack Ave Homebush

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07 Apr

WEEK 10

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WEEK 10

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10 Apr

Year 11 Italian Excursion

10 Apr 2025 11:30 AM - 10 Apr 2025 02:30 PM

Year 11 Italian Excursion

at Restaurant 317, 317 Church St, Parramatta

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Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Devices
Student Learning Devices

McAuley has a Macbook Program for Year 7-12 students. Find all the information you need to ensure devicec meets the minimum requirements.

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Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead students using BYOD Learning Device
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Catherine McAuley Catholic College Westmead Foodtech students with Foodtech teacher
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