We have named our driveway, which is the main entrance into the College, Fr Bernie Gallagher Way in honour of Fr Bernie who was the Parish Priest of St Mary’s Parish for 20 years, and was associated with the Parish for 25 years. He, along with the Parishioners and Community of St Mary’s, advocated for a Catholic secondary college to be built in Beaudesert for the students of the Scenic Rim. Fr Bernie has humbly accepted this honour and wishes the College every success. This road will bring all staff, students, parents and visitors to our College. Greetings everyone, I hope this final newsletter for the year finds you and your family well. I am currently enjoying a little getaway with my family to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday. She is an inspirational lady and I hope to have half her energy and "get up and go" when I reach 70! Happy Birthday Mum! Of course, at any birthday, it is important to make the special person the focus. I was reminded last week when reading my parish newsletter that Christmas is the time of year that marks Jesus' birthday. We should not forget to invite him in to our celebrations and ensure he continues to be the reason for this holy season. It is also a time to be grateful for the love of our family and friends. And so, I pray you stay safe and enjoy your family celebrations. We had much to be grateful for in the office this year, and whilst we indulged in the sharing of gifts, it was really the appreciation of the gift of each person who has joined the McAuley College family and worked hard in preparation for our inaugural students and their families. Thank you, Michael, David, Deirdre, Gayle and Melanie! A reminder to families that the College office will be closed from Monday 19 December 2016 and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2017. Deidre Young Principal Office Hours (8.30 – 4.00 pm) Temporary Office Office closes Friday 16 December 2016 Reopens Tuesday 3 January 2017 Office will relocate to the school site on Tuesday 24 January Office Hours at the College 8.00 – 4.00 pm 24 January Year 7 2017 – ‘Walk Around’ Orientation (Further information to be provided) 25 January Year 7 2017 - Classes commence Starting at 8:35 AM 17 February Opening Mass and Swimming Carnival – All Welcome Issue 8 – December 2016 2016 It is symbolic of his vision, passion and leadership that such a driveway will lead the people to this place of learning and teaching which is called McAuley College.
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We have named our driveway, which is
the main entrance into the College,
Fr Bernie Gallagher Way in honour of
Fr Bernie who was the Parish Priest of
St Mary’s Parish for 20 years, and was
associated with the Parish for 25 years.
He, along with the Parishioners and
Community of St Mary’s, advocated for
a Catholic secondary college to be
built in Beaudesert for the students of
the Scenic Rim. Fr Bernie has humbly
accepted this honour and wishes the
College every success.
This road will bring all staff, students,
parents and visitors to our College.
Greetings everyone,
I hope this final newsletter for the year finds you and your family well. I am
currently enjoying a little getaway with my family to celebrate my mum's 70th
birthday. She is an inspirational lady and I hope to have half her energy and
"get up and go" when I reach 70! Happy Birthday Mum!
Of course, at any birthday, it is important to make the special person the focus.
I was reminded last week when reading my parish newsletter that Christmas is
the time of year that marks Jesus' birthday. We should not forget to invite him in
to our celebrations and ensure he continues to be the reason for this holy
season.
It is also a time to be grateful for the love of our family and friends. And so, I pray
you stay safe and enjoy your family celebrations. We had much to be grateful
for in the office this year, and whilst we indulged in the sharing of gifts, it was
really the appreciation of the gift of each person who has joined the McAuley
College family and worked hard in preparation for our inaugural students and
their families. Thank you, Michael, David, Deirdre, Gayle and Melanie!
A reminder to families that the College office will be closed from Monday 19
December 2016 and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2017.
Deidre Young
Principal
Office Hours (8.30 – 4.00 pm) Temporary Office
Office closes
Friday 16 December 2016 Reopens
Tuesday 3 January 2017
Office will relocate to the school site on
Tuesday 24 January
Office Hours at the College 8.00 – 4.00 pm
24 January Year 7 2017 – ‘Walk Around’ Orientation (Further information to be provided)
25 January Year 7 2017 - Classes commence
Starting at 8:35 AM
17 February Opening Mass and Swimming Carnival – All Welcome
Issue 8 – December 2016 2016
It is symbolic of his vision, passion and
leadership that such a driveway will
lead the people to this place of
learning and teaching which is called
McAuley College.
Meet our inaugural students …
Date Time
Monday 16 January 2017 9:00-12:00 noon
Tuesday 17 January 2017 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 19 January 2017 2:00-5:00 pm
Friday 20 January 2017 9:00-12:00 noon
Tuesday 24 January 2017 8:00-10:00 am
Wednesday 25 January 2017 8:00-10:00 am
It was my pleasure last week to attend the final Mass and
assembly at Good Shepherd Primary School in Springfield
Lakes. This is the last new school built by BCE and opened
in 2013. They know the journey and wanted to symbolise
the passing of the title ‘youngest school’ in BCE on to us!
What a special gift to receive for our College, a handmade
mosaic Mercy Cross made by the students! Thank you to
Judith Seery (Principal), and her community. McAuley
College was very proud to accept this gift as well as your
words of love and support.
Tia Anderson - Tia has friends
coming to McAuley College.
She enjoys gymnastics and
soccer.
Anna Brandon - Anna will use
the McAuley bus to travel to
from the College. She is looking
forward to the subjects offered
at McAuley. Anna is involved in
swimming, learning the piano,
playing netball and athletics.
Loretta MacNeille - Loretta
enjoys learning and has friends
coming from St Mary’s. her
hobbies include, swimming,
dancing and horse-riding.
Meet our inaugural students …
Sofiya Bentley - Sofiya is happy
to be going to McAuley College
because it is very close to home
and many of her friends will be
joining her. She enjoys Netball,
Horse Riding and being part of
Bambinos.
Luke Walsh - Luke is from
Tamrookum State School and is
looking forward to coming to
McAuley College. He is very
interested in Music.
Melanie Gustar - Melanie will
be moving into the area so
McAuley College will give her a
new opportunity to make new
friends. Melanie enjoys
dancing.
Emily Tidswell - Emily will find
new friends at McAuley College
and enjoys Art and English as
subjects. Emily also likes to do
Arts and Crafts as a hobby.
Myles MacDonald – Myles is excited about
belonging to the McAuley Community, and
creating new friendships. He enjoys playing
soccer.
Caitlin Moore – This will be a new
adventure for Caitlin. Caitlin
enjoys reading books so she
and Mrs Burr our Teacher-
Librarian will get along just fine.
Isabelle Richardson – Isabelle is
looking forward to attending
McAuley College. Many of her
friends from St Mary’s are going.
She enjoys playing the trumpet.
It has been an honour to introduce our inaugural students to
you. These students are wonderful individuals who will bring
their uniqueness to the College and help shape it into a
fabulous learning centre. I wish them every success in 2017.
