McAuley Fest & McAuley Day

On Thursday 11th of September, we hosted our fifth annual McAuley Fest! 
The night was a huge success with over 24 different bands and performances that included teachers, students and guests. There was a great turnout and the night was enjoyed by all! We'd like to say a huge thank you to Moreish Pizza, I Scream and Watch Me Grind Coffee who catered for the event with food and drink. We'd also like to say a big thank you to the Hospitality department who provided a sausage sizzle and a cake stall. 
We thank all of the McAuley community for attending and all staff and students for helping to organise another successful McAuley Fest!
Following the wonderful night we had, on Friday the 12th, we celebrated McAuley Day, our College Feast Day. We started the day with a liturgy, reflecting on Catherine's life and the significance of her works to our school. Our Year 12 students then displayed their costumes with the theme of Childhood TV shows/movies. The rest of the day was spent participating in home room stalls to raise money for Mercy Works. The stalls were accompanied by a Talent Show, followed by the Year 12 Auction and a Year 12 students vs. teacher challenge (unfortunately, the teachers won). To wrap up the day, each year group participated in house challenges, and our Year 12s concluded their last McAuley Day with a Slip 'n Slide. 
We would like to thank all the students who attended McAuley Day, participated in their stalls, and helped raise money for Mercy Works. A special thank you to our staff who organised the day and made it possible. 
We can't wait to do it all again next year! 
Grace Stackman
Leader - Faith In Action

McAuley Fest Showcases Young Artistic Talent

McAuley Catholic College recently celebrated the creativity and imagination of its students through the annual McAuley Fest Art Competition. The event brought together artworks in various media, including painting, drawing, and mixed media, highlighting the extraordinary talents of students from Years 7 to 11.

This year’s entries impressed judges with their originality, technical skill, and storytelling, making the selection of winners a tough decision.

Prize Winners:

  • Best in Show: River Lily Kidd (Year 10) – It Does Not Work Sometimes
     Prize: Art supplies and a Book Warehouse voucher

  • 2nd Prize: Macy Batinovic (Year 9) – Bird
     Prize: Book Warehouse voucher

  • 3rd Prize: Elice Weller (Year 8) – Landscape
     Prize: Canteen voucher

  • 3rd Prize: Sophie Hewitt (Year 7) – Summer Mushrooms
     Prize: Canteen voucher

  • Encouragement Award: Maximus Willis (Year 7) – Link
     Prize: Book Warehouse voucher

In addition to the award-winning pieces, the exhibition featured a rich variety of works including K-pop Universe and Clown Time by Sophie Hewitt (Year 7), The Bird by Alys Trevillian (Year 8), Lion by Macy Batinovic (Year 9), and a striking series Dawn at the Shore I, II, and III by Lily Barrett (Year 9). Senior entries included I am My Mother’s Daughter by River Lily Kidd (Year 10).

Mrs Hill and Mr Ellis praised the students for their dedication, noting that the competition continues to grow in quality each year.

The McAuley Fest Art Competition not only celebrates individual achievement but also reflects the vibrant culture of creativity within the school community.