College Information & Events
26 May
On Tuesday 25 May Damascus College came together to celebrate McAuley Day with an all-school assembly in the John Shannon Centre.
The event was designed as a celebration of McAuley House and featured the history of Catherine McAuley, her life in Ireland and the formation of the Sisters of Mercy. The presentation outlined the five values that McAuley House holds most dear: Justice, Compassion, Wisdom, Faith and Strength.
The achievements and talents of McAuley students were celebrated throughout the assembly. A slide show featured the students and their achievements from all year levels. It was delightful to see the genuine warmth and respect that the students present demonstrated as they cheered and celebrated their fellow students’ victories both large and small.
The event kicked off with a riotous dance performance by the McAuley Year 12 students. Other entertainment at the assembly included passionate talks about hobbies, live musical performances, and an impassioned speech from the Green Group Leaders about the importance of recycling correctly. As the rest of the school headed out of the JSC, the McAuley students were treated to pizza and juice boxes as they celebrated McAuley Day in their TA groups.