Siobhan Kelly

At Catherine McAuley Catholic College, we are called to live out the Gospel values by standing in solidarity with the most vulnerable in our global community. This year, we are proud to support Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion through our Water Walk event.

Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s annual fundraising campaign, uniting schools, parishes, and communities across the country to address the ongoing challenges of poverty. Funds raised support remote and vulnerable communities across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and here in Australia. Through your generosity, Project Compassion helps communities gain access to clean water, food security, skills training, health and sanitation, and disaster risk reduction training. Together, we can create lasting change today –  and For All Future Generations.

In solidarity with those who do not have reliable access to clean water, McAuley students are invited to participate in our Water Walk. This event encourages students to reflect on the daily reality faced by many around the world and to take action to help make a difference.

Project Compassion Water Walk - Key details:

• The Water Walk is an opt-in event.
• Parents and carers must log into Compass to accept the invitation and provide permission.
• Donations can be made online at: Catherine McAuley Catholic College • Project Compassion 2025

We invite all students, families, and friends to support this important cause. Your participation and generosity can help change lives – not only today but for generations to come. Together, let’s walk in faith, hope, and compassion.

Exciting Expansion of Faith Ministry Groups

We are thrilled to announce that our Ministry Faith Groups for students have expanded! In addition to PROCLAIM (Music), we are now introducing ENACT (Drama) and UNITE (Dance) –  three vibrant groups designed to enrich the faith life of our CMCC community.

Each of these groups offers students a unique way to share their gifts and deepen their connection to our school’s spiritual life:

PROCLAIM (Music) continues to lead our liturgical celebrations through song, uplifting our community in praise and worship. This group is led by Elyse North and Lou Mavros.

ENACT (Drama) invites students to bring stories of faith to life through performance. Inspired by the call to live out our faith in action, ENACT empowers students to engage the community with powerful, faith-driven storytelling. This group will be led by Anastasia Griggs and myself.

UNITE (Dance) brings students together to express their faith through movement. Drawing on St. Paul’s message –  “So we, though many, are one body in Christ” (Romans 12:5) –  UNITE fosters a sense of togetherness, celebrating faith through dynamic, creative dance. UNITE will be led by Jordan Bowe and Amber Bradford, with support from myself.

Please join us in congratulating all the students participating in these wonderful groups. Their dedication and creativity will surely continue to inspire and enrich our community’s faith journey.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make a real, lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.