Introducing the Catherine McAuley School Teachers πͺ©

Weβre thrilled to have a wonderful group of teachers and staff from Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School dancing in Stars of Orange Dance for Cancer 2026!
Their days are filled with teaching, supporting students and families, and helping young people grow with confidence and curiosity. What they love most is the relationships they build and the chance to make a difference every single day.
Their motivation for joining Stars is deeply heartfelt. Cancer has touched many within their school community - staff, families, and even some of their brave students. Theyβre dancing to raise funds, awareness and hope, and to show their community that no one faces cancer alone.
Their biggest strength? Team spirit, enthusiasm, and a willingness to give anything a go (even if a few might have two left feet!). Their nerves? Dancing in front of a big crowd⦠and knowing the footage may live on forever!
Dance experience ranges from school discos to kitchen dance parties, and they promise enthusiasm over expertise.
β¨ Fun facts:
β’ Passionate about supporting their students and families
β’ Love working together as a team
β’ Willing to step well outside their comfort zone for a great cause
Dream dance partner? Anyone who can make them look coordinated!
They adore the strong sense of community in Orange - a place where people rally together when it matters most.
The team is aiming to raise as much as they possibly can, helping support Cancer Councilβs vital work across the region.
My Updates
β¨ McAuley Stars of Orange Prize Winners! β¨
A huge congratulations to all of our lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, donated prizes and supported our fundraising efforts for the Cancer Council. Your generosity is helping make a real difference π
β 100 Club Winners β
π₯ 1st Prize β $250
Greg Gorham
π₯ 2nd Prize β $100
Rowena Livingstone
π₯ 3rd Prize β $50
Brad McKenzie
π Raffle Prize Winners π
β¨ Wellness Prize β Studio Seed Pilates 10 Class Pack ($340)
Winner: Helen Croke
β¨ Regional Delights Prize β Macquarie Dale Picnic Hamper Voucher ($130)
Winner: Carol Gill
β¨ Wine & Dine Prize β Seesaw Gift Voucher ($100)
Winner: Leanne Middleton
β¨ DIY Prize β $100 Bunnings Gift Card
Winner: Ashleigh Van Kemenade
β¨ Pamper Prize β $50 Cherry Nails Voucher + Bottle of Sparkling RosΓ©
Winner: Cath Neal
β¨ Entertainers Prize β $50 Coles Gift Card + Bottle of Wine
Winner: Kate Budworth
β¨ Pirtek Prize Pack β Pirtek Yeti Coffee Cup + Promotional Items
Winner: Margaret Wright
β¨ Wine Lovers Prize β Three Bottles of Wine
Winner: Leanne Middleton
β¨ Cheers Prize β Two Bottles of Wine
Winner: Helen Croke
β¨ Family Dinner Prize β Whiteyβs Bakery Family Meat Pie Voucher + Family Apple Pie Voucher
Winner: Justine Staniforth
π¨ Colouring Competition Winners π¨
π Kindergarten β Prishi (KM)
π Year 1 β Sophia (1M)
π Year 2 β Lily (2Y)
π Year 3 β Eleanor (3B)
π Year 4 β Isobel (4B)
π Year 5 β Olly (5M)
π Year 6 β Poppy (6M)
We are so grateful for our amazing school community and the many generous donations supporting the Cancer Council. Every ticket sold, prize donated and helping hand given has contributed to a wonderful cause.
#StarsOfOrange #CancerCouncil #CommunitySpirit #ThankYou
π Thank You for Your Support π
A heartfelt thank you to Chris and Penny from Whittaker Contracting for getting behind our Stars of Orange Cancer Council fundraiser.
We are so grateful for the incredible generosity and community spirit shown - every act of support helps us move closer to our goal and make a difference.
We truly appreciate you being part of this journey with us
#StarsOfOrange #CommunitySpirit #ThankYou #CancerCouncil
π’ Car Boot Sale Update
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to limited numbers.
Thank you to those who showed interest and support - we really appreciate it β€οΈ
Keep an eye on our page for upcoming fundraising eventsβ¦ thereβs plenty more to come!
Final Call For Bookings
USED & UNUSED TREASURE MARKET β BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
Got items to sell? Clear out your cupboards and join us at our upcoming Car Boot Sale!
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
Time: 8:00am β 12:00pm
Location: Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School, 90 Hill Street Orange
Trestle Tables Available
$25 per table (limited numbers)
Pre-payment required to secure your booking
Tables are allocated on a first paid basis
Bookings & Enquiries:
Please contact Catherine McAuley via the school office or email.
Phone: 6361 3344
Email: [email protected]
Payment Options:
Cash at the school office
Credit card in person or via phone
Bookings are only confirmed once payment is received
Come along for a great morning of bargains, community and fun - whether youβre selling or shopping!
USED & UNUSED TREASURE MARKET β BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
Got items to sell? Clear out your cupboards and join us at our upcoming Car Boot Sale!
π
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
β° Time: 8:00am β 12:00pm
π Location: Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School, 90 Hill Street Orange
Trestle Tables Available
$25 per table (limited numbers)
β οΈ Pre-payment required to secure your booking
β οΈ Tables are allocated on a first paid basis
π Bookings & Enquiries:
Please contact Jacinta Belmonte via the school office or email.
Phone: 6361 3344
Email: [email protected]
π³ Payment Options:
Cash at the school office
Credit card in person or via phone
Bookings are only confirmed once payment is received
Come along for a great morning of bargains, community and fun - whether youβre selling or shopping!
πΈ A Huge Thank You! πΈ
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Botanica Flora for their generous donation of beautiful bouquets for our Catherine McAuley staff to purchase as part of our Stars of Orange fundraising π
Your kindness and support helped us raise valuable funds while bringing a little extra joy into our staffroom!
We are so grateful for your contribution to this special cause - supporting our journey in Stars of Orange β€οΈ
Thank you for being part of our community and making a difference!
β¨ Stars of Orange Fundraising Update β¨
Wowβ¦ we are absolutely blown away by the support so far! ππΊ
Thanks to our incredible school and wider community, weβve already raised:
π° $6,611.65
Hereβs a snapshot of whatβs contributed to our total so far:
πΈ Botanica Flora Bouquets β $445
π§ Cake Stall β $458.90
π BBQ at Woodwards β $596
π Car Wash β $1,500
πΒ Disco Day β $852.25
π½οΈ Staff Lunch β $325
π² Thermomix Demonstration β $71.50
β€οΈ Donations β $2,363
Every dollar is making a difference, and weβre only just getting started!
Thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, volunteered, or shown up - we couldnβt do this without you β€οΈ
Stay tunedβ¦ thereβs plenty more to come!
CAR BOOT SALE β BOOKINGS OPEN MONDAY!
Got items to sell? Time to clear out your cupboards and turn them into cash!
Bookings for our Used & Unused Treasure Market open this Monday - donβt miss out as tables are limited and will go fast!
π
Saturday 9th May
β° 8:00am β 12:00pm
π Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School
π° $25 per trestle table
β οΈ Pre-payment required to secure your spot
β οΈ First paid, first secured
To book, contact the school office or email:
π 6361 3344
π§ [email protected]
Come along for a great morning of bargains, community and fun - whether youβre selling or shopping!
Thank You
A huge thank you to West Orange Motors for giving us the opportunity to host our car wash fundraiser this morning πβ¨
We are so grateful for your support, generosity and for helping make the day such a success. Thanks to this amazing partnership (and a lot of elbow grease!), we were able to raise an incredible $1,400 π
It was a fantastic morning full of laughs, teamwork and maybe a few sore muscles by the end π
And a special thank you to the Cheesecake Company for keeping us going with delicious coffee and cheesecake - very much needed and very much enjoyed βπ°
We truly appreciate your ongoing support of the Stars of Orange and helping us raise funds for such a worthwhile cause πΒ
πβ¨ CAR WASH FOR A CAUSE! β¨π
Come along and support our Stars of Orange fundraiser for Cancer Council π
π
Saturday 11th April
β° 8:30am β 12:30pm
π West Orange Motors
π¦ Hand wash & vacuum (min $20 donation)
β FREE coffee while you wait
π° Jumping castle for the kids
PLUSβ¦
π Test drive the new RAV4 thanks to our amazing supporters!
A huge thank you to West Orange Motors, Orange Toyota and The Cheesecake Co. for getting behind this event π
Bring your car, bring the family, and help us raise funds for an incredible cause π
π Sausage Sizzle Raffle Winners Announced! π
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, grabbed a sausage sandwich, and supported our Stars of Orange fundraiser for the Cancer Council π
We are excited to announce our raffle winnersβ¦
π₯ 1st Prize: Kate Lockwood
π₯ 2nd Prize: ArashiNugroho
Congratulations to our winners! π
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our generous donors:
π Jay and Nicole from Woodwards β Your Butcher
π Clint from Country Fruit Distributors Orange
Your support and generosity made this event possible.
And to our amazing school community - thank you for showing up, supporting, and making the day such a success. Every dollar raised goes towards supporting those impacted by cancer.
π We are so grateful for your support!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$4.52k
Jacinta Belmonte
$2.5k
Jacinta Belmonte
$2.07k
Jacinta Belmonte
$1.22k
Catherine Mcauley Fundraising
$1.02k
Chris Whittaker
$515
Dance Fuse Inc.
$500
Pjl Group
$380
Colour City Dance Studio
$315
Nini, Hattie & Floss Ireson
$300
Our City Real Estate
Go mum!
$263.75
Liam Dillon
$106.12
Anonymous
Heartfelt thanks for your support for such a worthy cause. Enjoy the experience and the very best of luck.
$106.12
Margaret England
Congratulations on your wonderful team, they are stars in their work as well as on stage !!!ππππππππππππ
$106.12
Georgina Williams
$106.12
Ambrose Smith
$106.12
Cass White
$106.12
Emily England
So proud of you Hellie!!
$106.12
N Williams
Awesome effort for an incredibly worthy cause!
$106.12
Carine Miller
Have the best time carving up the dance floor!!
$106.12
Rob & Judy
$106.12
Rebecca Williams
$106.12
Paris Willis
$106.12
Lynn
Have 3 wonderful grandsons that attended the school and have fond memories of those years
$100
Jacqui Chan
$100
Don Julio Fraser
Happy tappin Hells
$100
Margaret Wright
$100
Hazelton
$85.48
Monique Dunn
Go McAuley!! You’re amazing!
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Juliet O'sullivan
Go Helen!!
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.12
Lewis Mullins
Good luck and hope you win!
$54.12
Catherine Baker
$54.12
Harry & Imogen Watson
Good luck McAuley teachers! You are wonderful!
$54.12
Alison Williams
$54.12
Anne Mulligan
Goodluck! You’ll get your groove on for sure!
$50
Jo Balcomb
Best of luck McAuley and I’ll be watching Mrs Cain!
$28.43
Karina Douglass
$28.43
Mj Logan
Go Karen! And don’t forget to check your pits, bits and tits regularly. Early detection saves lives!
$28.43
Angela Smith
$27.81
Mel Hough
$27.81
Kylie L
Go Team!
$27.81
Helen Patfield
Hi Kimmy, sounds like lots of fun! Definitely a great cause and appreciated by many.xx
$23.50
Anonymous
Well done.
$20
Dianne Smith
$20



