From the 2025 McAuley House Captains, Olivia and Jovinna:

As we near the end of Term 3, we reflect on what has been an incredibly exciting and memorable year for McAuley House so far. Entering our captaincy, we were both eager to see how our House theme, ‘One House, Many Voices’, would shine through in 2025, and we have not been disappointed. The unity, energy, and joy within McAuley this year have been something truly special.

Our year began with our most anticipated event: House Eisteddfod. This year, we brought the magic of Disney’s Enchanted to the stage. The weeks leading up to the performance were filled with cheerful working songs, bursts of creativity, and countless hours of rehearsals. All this hard work culminated in a performance that captured the heart of our House, full of warmth, talent, and spirit. We are so proud of every McAuley member who contributed, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or cheering us on.

Soon after came our House Swimming and Athletics carnivals. It was inspiring to see so many of our members jump in with enthusiasm, whether they were racing in the pool, sprinting on the track, or raising their voices from the sidelines. The sense of camaraderie in these moments truly showed what it means to be part of McAuley.

This term, one of our greatest achievements has been our annual McAuley House fundraiser for McAuley Services for Women and Children. Supporting such an important cause to help women and children facing domestic violence, bringing our House together in a deep meaningful way. The compassion and generosity shown by our students and families was moving, reminding us that being part of McAuley is about more than just competition: it’s about making a positive and lasting difference.

Our voices were proudly heard throughout the House Public Speaking and Debating competitions. Seeing old and new faces willing to strongly stand up and present, their efforts and dedication have gone unnoticed with our team continuing to consistently place within top three, a testament to their incredible skills and determination flowing throughout our house. Only Up words from here into the future.

As we reflect on all these wonderful moments, we cannot forget to thank every member of McAuley from the students to their families, for your kindness, commitment, and House pride. We would like to praise our House committee who has given us the greatest support throughout all House events to ensure smooth sailing and the best House results!

Finally, a special thank you must also go to our Head of House, Ms O’Brien, whose support, and encouragement continues to inspire us all to live out Catherine McAuley’s values each day.

We are so grateful for everything we have achieved together this year, and we cannot wait to see what the rest of 2025 holds. As is our motto, let's do some lasting good!

With love,

Olivia Juka (12/AAOB) & Jovinna Lee (12/ATMV)
McAuley House Captains 2025

Student of the Fortnight:

For our student of the fortnight, we have chosen Mia Fenga (9/ATBR) in Year 9. Mia’s enthusiasm and determination have not been unnoticed within McAuley House. She is an avid contributor to many of our House events including House Eisteddfod, House Swimming and House Public Speaking just to name a few. In House Eisteddfod, she was always there to resolve an issue or bring creativity to the stage. Her dedication and hard-working shines through her strong presence in House Public Speaking and Debating where she is willing to step-up into Senior roles and produce outstanding results. She is always open for improvement in any area and always willing to lend a helpful hand. Mia embodies the strong values of Catherine McAuley in striving for excellence and service to others. We are proud to have someone like Mia in McAuley House as a leading force within the junior year levels. Keep up the good work Mia!