Mission, Vision & Values

COLLEGE MISSION

Enabling our students to experience the fullness of life Jn10:10

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

McAuley Catholic College is a Christ-centred, student-focused, inclusive learning community founded on the Mercy and Marist traditions. We strive to develop the whole person through spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and wellbeing experiences, enabling every student to achieve the fullness of life.

COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT

To inspire our students to be confident, curious and compassionate lifelong learners who will bring about a better tomorrow through the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, and the embodiment of the Mercy values.

COLLEGE MOTTO

“To Know Wisdom”

Learn what wisdom and discipline are.

Understand words of deep meaning.

Acquire an enlightened attitude of mind

- virtue, justice and fair-dealing.

Teach sound judgement to the ignorant

and knowledge and sense to the young.

(Proverbs 1:1-4)

GUIDING VALUES

Everything we do at McAuley Catholic College is underpinned by the following 5 values. These values originate in the ethos of Mercy which was at the heart of the life and work of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.

Justice,  Compassion,  Respect,  Excellence,  Hospitality

COLLEGE GUIDING STATEMENTS

At McAuley Catholic College:

  • We value our identity as a distinctive Catholic community that promotes the central place of the Gospel.
  • We encourage and support parents in their role as prime educators.
  • We ensure the dignity and worth of each member of the school community.
  • We strive for excellence in educational standards and achievement through a broad-based curriculum and subject choice.
  • We promote a strong co-curricular program in sport, the creative arts and academic-based pursuits.
  • We nurture leadership and responsibility in all students.
  • We teach students the principles of self-discipline and how to manage and be accountable for their own behaviour.
  • We make particular provisions for students with special needs.
  • We foster in our students a commitment to Christian Service across the school and within the wider community.
  • We are a community that acknowledges the importance of positive education and that learning is optimised when the wellbeing of staff and students is acknowledged and supported with the use of strategies that foster positive relationships

Frequently asked Questions

What does it mean that Catholic schools are “proudly Catholic”?

Catholic schools are communities built on the teachings of Jesus and the mission of the Church to share the Good News. Being “proudly Catholic” means our schools embrace a rich tradition of prayer, reflection, values, and service. This identity shapes the culture of our schools, how we teach, how we care for students, and how we work together as a community. We honour the legacy of those who came before us and continue to share the message of faith, hope, and love in all we do.

Are Catholic schools only for Catholic families?

No. Catholic schools warmly welcome all families who value a faith-based education. Whether you are Catholic, belong to another faith tradition, or have no religious background, you and your child are welcome in our school communities. All students are included in the full life of the school, including Religious Education and prayer experiences, and all families are respected, valued, and invited to take part in community life at a level that feels right for them.

What are Catholic schools expecting from families?

When families enrol in a Catholic school, they enter into a partnership that supports their child’s faith and life journey. Families support their child’s participation in school liturgies, retreats, and other moments of spiritual growth. For families of baptised children, this includes continuing their child’s sacramental journey. Above all, parents aspire to the values and worldview that shape Catholic education, one that forms the heart, mind, and spirit.

What if our family belongs to a different faith, or our child is not baptised?

That’s absolutely okay. We see enrolment as a privilege and a moment of welcome. Our schools honour each family’s story and beliefs. We do not seek to convert or impose our faith; instead, we offer a gentle invitation to explore the Catholic tradition through learning, reflection, and shared experiences. Students and families of all backgrounds are respected and included in the spiritual life of the school, in ways that are meaningful and appropriate to them.

What is the ultimate goal of Catholic education for our child?

Catholic education aims to nurture the whole person, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Our hope is that every student, through their time in our schools, will encounter Jesus, experience a sense of belonging, and come to know the fullness of life He offers. We strive to help each child grow into a person of goodness, truth, compassion, and purpose, equipped not only for success in the world, but also to make a meaningful difference within it.