A Message from the Principal
Bernard Burgess
Feast of the Ascension
“The feast of the Ascension is the day, each year, where we remember and we celebrate that, just as Jesus was welcomed to God's right hand, so, too, shall we be welcomed to the right hand of Jesus. This is his promise, this is our faith and this is the hope we are called to proclaim to the world… There is nothing we have ever done, are doing, or will do, that will get our name removed from the invitation list to the feast of Christ's kingdom. The challenge is accepting that we have a standing invitation and living lives worthy of the love that places our name on the list. The feast of the Ascension announces that Jesus will faithfully accompany us no matter how far we lose our way and that by our fidelity to Christ we accept or reject the standing offer.”
© Richard Leonard SJ
Dear Catherine McAuley Catholic College families
Catholic Schools Week
We began Catholic Schools Week with an outdoor Assembly, part of which reminded all in the CMCC community of the ongoing invitation to be accompaniment by Jesus in our life, regardless of where we find ourselves on our faith journey. Our students are encouraged always to approach with open hearts and open minds, that invitation.
The Assembly was also an opportunity to affirm the many things our students involve themselves in and commit to throughout the term and to challenge some aspects of life in the College including uniform. All students were reminded of their commitment when they enrolled, to wear the College uniform properly and with pride and to abide by all appearance requirements too.
Flood event
The recent flooding event has had a profound impact on many in our Manning Valley school communities. Considering this, I wanted to invite those in our College community who are willing, to write a message of support and solidarity for the school communities directly and significantly affected by these events.
Please find a link below, inviting messages of hope.
Message of hope for the Manning
Bishop Michael Kennedy has also launched the Bishop’s Flood Appeal – Manning Community, to provide direct assistance to those most affected in our Diocese.
Please find the flyer attached with more information or make a donation here: https://mn.catholic.org.au/bishopsappeal/
Your generous donation will go directly to local Catholic Parishes in the Manning region to distribute on-the-ground, practical support to those in need.
Dio Sounds
This week the CMCC Dio Sounds ensemble performed at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle and all involved can be extremely proud of the effort, performance quality and talent on display on the night. Our dedicated CAPA staff and all students who committed to the preparation for this wonderful annual event did themselves, their families and certainly the CMCC community proud. Congratulations to all involved.
Family and community engagement (FACE)
The next FACE gathering is at CMCC in the Ursula Frayne Library at 5.30pm on Wednesday 11th June. This gathering will include the usual educative component with this edition focusing on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) presented by Scott Warnock, Head of House for Watha (Years 9 and 10) who has played a lead role in rolling this initiative out in the College.
There is also the opportunity for families who attend to submit questions with notice through the College Admin email. The Compass alert that went out this week has more details regarding the FACE gathering and all are welcome to attend.
With best wishes and the perpetual invitation for families to contact the school on any matter impacting or involving their children or the College.
United in Mercy
Bernard Burgess
Principal