The talent of Catherine McAuley students has helped raise $2470 for the Jesuit Refugee Service! The annual McAuley’s Got Talent competition was organised this year by Veritas, Caritas and Coolock Houses with the much anticipated final held on Friday afternoon.
The whole school gathered together in the Morley Centre to watch the final. Final acts were chosen from all year groups following heats held throughout the term. Those selected for the final were chosen because of their entertainment value, energetic or enthusiastic performance or talent and skill.
The McAuley’s Got Talent Final was judged by Ms Refalo, Mr Skinner and School Captains Jasmine and Jacinta. There was a winner and runner up for a Music item and a winner and runner up for a Dance item.
| Winner Music Item | Sophie B (Year 9) |
| Runner Up Music Item | Sophie B (Year 11) |
| Winner Dance Item | Faith F (Year 10) |
| Runner Up Dance Item | The Dancing Coconuts (Mixed Year Group) |
Congratulations to all winners and to all students who participated. Thank you to the MCs who did a wonderful job hosting the final - Mia B, Leader of Caritas, Mya L, Leader of Coolock and Sophia B, Leader of Veritas.
Jacqui Hamilton | School Development Officer
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