From the Classroom, Camps & Excursions
Shrove Tuesday
Uni Roadshow CVAS
On Tuesday 13th February, 13 students in Year 12 attended Clarence Valley Anglican School, Clarenza to partake in the College Annual University Roadshow Event. Representatives from The University of Newcastle, Southern Cross University, The University of New England and The Charles Sturt University presented as guest speakers at the event, providing essential information to the Year 12 students intending to go to university in 2025.
High Achiever’s “Top Tips” for Business Studies
A heartfelt thank you to our 2023 Graduate, Mayha Mead-Davies for taking the time to share with Year 11 Business Studies students her “top tips” for success in the Business Studies HSC course.
Mayha was asked many questions about how she went about studying for this course. Her honesty and practical advice were well received. Mayha’s advice included information about regular study routines, knowing your BS syllabus really well, using palm cards for Business concepts, practicing HSC questions, seeking and acting on feedback from her Business Studies Buddy and her teacher, engaging in peer collaboration, and deliberate self care (including getting quality sleep, daily exercise, eating well, listening to music especially Taylor Swift, taking timed breaks for rest, friends and her passion for cooking).
Thank you again Mayha for your sage advice and generously sharing your HSC experience with the current Year 11 Business Studies students. You continue to be amazing!
Year 11 English
Year 11 Advanced and Standard English classes are studying a topic called Reading to Write: Constructing the Outsider, and have been studying a text called Those Gauls Must Be Crazy by local author Claire Aman. The story is set in Grafton, particularly the railway station, the old bridge, and the Anglican Church.
As part of this study, the English teachers organised a writing excursion to the locations in the story. We walked the path taken by the main character in the story, and the students made observations, and wrote short descriptions of details along the way. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were well-engaged in the writing activities.
The next part of our project will be meeting with Claire Aman to discuss the writing process and the ideas and inspiration for her short stories. This work will assist the students in developing creative writing based on their own experiences.
Year 7 Unity Day
On Friday 16th February, Year 7 students attended their Unity Day at the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Grafton. The day was structured on the theme of 'Jesus is at the Centre of all we do' and aims to deepen the students understanding of the centrality of Jesus in their lives and the life of the College. The day encouraged rapport and a sense of belonging with the students being guided by their Year Coordinator, House Leaders and Student House Leaders. It was a great day had by all and students enjoyed learning about the history of McAuley Catholic College, the College House system, the Sisters of Mercy and the Clarence Valley Parish.
We especially thank Sister Jenny Hartley who shared her time with us and deepened our understanding of the history of the Sisters of Mercy in Grafton.
Year 9 Food Technology
Our Year 9 Food Technology students recently participated in their first practical lesson, making freshly baked garlic bread. This term, they are learning essential cooking skills and the importance of safety and hygiene in the kitchen. Students embraced sustainability by using parsley harvested from our school garden.
