Mc Carthy Catholic College - The Opening and Completion of McCarthy Catholic College

The Opening and Completion of McCarthy Catholic College

The Blessing and Official Opening of the new school facilities at McCarthy Catholic College took place on 18 November 2004. The Government funding for the school had begun in 2001. The first stage consisted of eight new general classrooms, new spaces for textiles & design, food technology, technics, design and technology and computer graphics as well as a large amount of the undercover walkways. The first completion of moving the students was taken in the beginning of the year 2002 consisting of all the year 10 students. The aim was to get all the year 10 students into McCarthy for the beginning of the new year. With this completion of year 10 movements a lot of teachers were forced to move under threat the classes at the new school would be overcrowded, and that there would not be enough teachers. This was a huge year for the students of both McCarthy and Rosary. This was also the first time in 30 years that there had been another grade other than years 11 & 12 at the campus.

The next 2 stages, 2 and 3 where combined into one project because of the threat that abandoning the school between these stages could give a massive effect. This work included new administration and staff study building, new art, music and drama spaces and 2 general learning areas. The refurbishment of all the older buildings saw the creation of 2 new science labs, 3 computer labs, a larger library and 8 general learning areas. Stage 4 began in 2003 which consisted of 6 general learning areas and a massive multi-purpose hall complex. The completion of these buildings ended in July 2004. The opening of the school saw the great ceremony in the hall attended by many such as Bishop Luc Matthys. And on that day this new school we have today was created. In 2008, two additional classrooms and a COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area) were built to accommodate the schools growing population. A large perimeter fence was also completed in 2009 after vandals attacked the schools Performing Arts Centre (PAC) destroying most of the building after setting it alight early in the year. A new PAC was scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2011.