Bernard Burgess

Dear CMCC families,

The fourth Sunday of Easter

We welcomed the news of our new Pope Leo XIV this morning. This is clearly big news for the Catholic Church and Catholic communities like CMCC all around the world. We pray that he will be inspired to lead with humility, grace and wisdom and be a light to our community and all like it across the globe. God bless Pope Leo XIV !

Year 12 Reports will be distributed to families today and reflect the work done by Year 12 in each of their subjects, with their teachers, educators and peers.

It’s important that Year 12 reflect on these reports and results with their families, to gauge where to next in terms of priorities, emphasis and effort. I know that all our students are striving for their personal best and their teachers are here to support and guide them, but only they can do the work if they are to achieve everything, they are capable of achieving.

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers, Grandmothers, Carers, Aunts and mother figures for this coming Sunday. I trust that all who care for our young people will be duly recognised and celebrated and that their love and support for those they care for is appreciated. We look forward to welcoming many in our community to our Mother’s Day Breakfast next Friday 16th May in the College Hall. This date was set to be close to Mother’s Day but to avoid clashes with primary school events and our own Year 7 Camp.

Building at CMCC

As indicated in a Compass post earlier this week, we are pleased to inform the community that the final construction phase will commence on Catherine McAuley Catholic College on 9th May. 

This is the fifth and final stage of construction and consists of;

Block I, a two-story building that incorporates 13 interconnecting general-purpose learning areas, an outdoor breakout space, central foyer space, a lift, and male and female accessible amenities. And

Block J a two-story building that incorporates 12 interconnecting general-purpose learning areas, an outdoor breakout space, a gym and central foyer space. 

We anticipate these facilities will be completed for Term 1 2026, but as always construction timelines are dependent on a variety of external factors including the weather.  

We will continue to share relevant updates regarding progress of our CMCC Secondary College facilities and construction project. 

Minor adjustment to Years 7 – 10 boys winter uniform.

After careful consideration and consultation with the Wellbeing Team, it has been determined that wearing the College tie for boys in Years 7 – 10 each day during the winter uniform period, (Mother’s Day to Father’s Day) will not be compulsory. The College tie remains an important part of the uniform and will be required to be worn on occasions such as special liturgies, photo day, some formal assemblies and significant College occasions.

It is important to note that there are no other changes to the College uniform including but not limited to restrictions regarding accessories, facial piercings and facial hair. The College tie remains a compulsory item for senior students.

We welcome the new term together and as is always the case, encourage all families to be in contact with the College regarding any matters of concern, things to be celebrated and anything that supports us as an ever growing and evolving Catholic College community.

United in Mercy

Bernard Burgess

College Principal