Timeline

Welcome to Catherine McAuley ~ Our Story

We opened our school on Wednesday 31st Jan 1996 and were Blessed by Fr. Stephen Brooks.

We continued building and Stages 1 & 2 were officially opened on 22nd Nov 1998 by Senator Jeannie Ferris and Blessed Fr Richard Morris.

Stage 1 included staff and student amenities, 2 classrooms, landscaping and a courtyard.

Stage 2 consisted of 3 classrooms, computer centre, additional play and assembly area.

We have continued building with 8 new classrooms that open into a shared learning area.Each class is equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard, and pod of computers and are wireless capable.

We are eagerly awaiting the completion of our new Arts Building which will be finished this year.

Our buildings have been named to reflect and acknowledge people who are an inspiration to our community.

Redden

The Redden Village is named after Sister Judith Redden, a Mercy sister who trained catechists to take the Church to the people in the Elizabeth area and encapsulated the Mercy values in action.
Howe

Our Howe building is named in honour of the founding principal of Catherine McAuley School Mr Mark Howe who worked tirelessly to set up the new school.
Mullins

The Mullins building is named in honour of Sr Ruth Mullins who has had a long association with our parish and co- founded the first school at Elizabeth North. This includes a purpose built media suite.
Mitchell

The Mitchell building is named in honour of Dame Roma Mitchell, the first female governor of SA. A true inspiration and role model for our community.
Warra Katendi

Warra Kattendi is opur main administration building. It is from the Kaurna language- meaning “to bring a message, to inform, to report, proclaim, spread the word”.

We acknowledge our Indigenous sisters and brothers who lived and walked this land upon which our school has been built.
Mercy

Our Mercy block honours our namesake catherine McAuley founder of the Mercy order of nuns who have worked tirelessly around the world to improve the lives of the underprivileged.
Evangalista Learning Centre

The Evangalista Learning Centre has 8 classrooms with Interactive Whiteboards, pods of computers, wet area, a presentation area and is wireless capable.
Sail to cover our courts

We have a large covered area for sport and play.
Under construction new Arts area

We are eagerly awaiting the completion of our new Arts building.