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May 12, 2025
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As our campaign week comes to a close, we want to As our campaign week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has iked, shared, donated, or simply taken the time to learn about the vision for our new Elleen O’Connor Catholic School Tuggerah compus.

This is more than a school, it’s a place where every child can thrive, and your support is halping to bring that vision to life.

Here is how you can sfit get involved:
• Make a donation every gift, big or small, brings us closer to opening day.
• Set up regular giving ongoing support helps us plan and grow.
• Sign up for updates stay connected to milestones and stories.
• Partner with us if you are a business or supporter, let’s talk.
• Share our story awareness bullds momentum. Spread the word.

The new $65 million Tuggerah campus is made possible by Catholic Schools Broken Bay. govemment grants, and community champions like you.

Together, we’re building a school, and a future filled with opportunity, inclusion and hope.

Together, let’s build a school
We are building Eileen O'Connor Catholic School, a We are building Eileen O'Connor Catholic School, a purpose-built K-12 campus in Tuggerah, designed to provide specialist, faith-based education for students with moderate cognitive disability, autism and/or complex learning needs. 

This is more than a construction project. It's a shared mission to create a school where every child is seen, known, and supported to thrive and be fully embraced and understood. Accepted for who they are and the great gifts they offer our community.

The Tuggerah campus will become the base school of Eileen O'Connor Catholic School. It will offer:
• Specialist classrooms
• Small class sizes with expert staff
• Seamless pathways from early learning to post-school transitions
• Integration with the wider Central Coast school precinct
• A place built with Catholic values at its core
This $65 million project is being funded by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, with support from government grants, and from community and corporate partners who believe in what this school means to our community.

How You Can Help
To make this vision a reality, we are inviting the community to get involved through:
• Donations and major gifts
• Business or corporate sponsorships
• Keeping connected in the progress of the school
• Most importantly, by helping us share this story
Every contribution - big or small — is a brick in the foundation of something truly special.

Together, let’s build a School
Our community needs this school. 25% of school age Our community needs this school. 25% of school aged students has a disability, with 7% of students requiring a substantial to extensive level of support in the classroom. CSBB is increasing the schooling choices for families with the opening of Eileen O'Connor Catholic School on the central coast. 

A school that will provide individualised instruction, predictability, transition supports, and specialist trained staff to meet the needs of students requiring an extensive level of adjustment in response to a cognitive disability. Our community are asking us to respond to the need, to build a faith-filled school of welcome for students with a disability.

Together, let's build a school
Despite the grey skies, our students’ positive e Despite the grey skies, our students’ positive energy and sportsmanship lit up the track at this year’s Athletics Carnival! 🌟🏃‍♀️🏅

From big cheers to brave races, it was a day full of heart, hustle, and school spirit.

A huge thank you to Miss Molly, our amazing staff, and the brilliant parent helpers who kept everything running smoothly – we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙💛
You may have noticed something different on many o You may have noticed something different on many of our school websites — a bold purple button! This small change marks the beginning of something big.
We’re proud to launch our first-ever Eileen O’Connor May Campaign — a week-long initiative to raise awareness and support for the development of Eileen O’Connor
Catholic School.

We are building Eileen O’Connor Catholic School, a purpose-built K-12 campus in Tuggerah, designed to provide specialist, faith-based education for students with moderate cognitive disability, autism and/or complex learning needs. This is more than a construction project.

It’s a shared mission to create a school where every child is seen, known, and supported to thrive and be fully embraced and understood. Accepted for who they are and the great gifts they offer our community.

We have already begun the journey with support classes across the Diocese, located across the Northern Beaches, North Shore and Central Coast, but the need continues to grow. This school is our answer.

Throughout this week, we’ll share stories, voices, and ways you can partner with us — whether by spreading awareness, contributing to the build, or simply standing in support of the families who deserve a school that truly fits their child’s needs.

You may have seen one of our incredible students Leo who has been in our support class, you can read more about his family’s journey from Eileen O’Connor Catholic School to a CSBB mainstream parish school.

We start by introducing you to Leo’s Story bit.ly/43htJtQ
Leo was one of the first students in our support c Leo was one of the first students in our support class program, created as a transition class to our mainstream parish schools. For two years, he thrived in that environment: tailored support, expert staff, and a strong connection to his faith. Today, Leo has transitioned into his local Catholic parish school — confident, capable, and ready for the next stage.

His story shows what's possible. But we need to do more.
Every day, we meet families with the shared hope that their child with a disability will be seen, supported, and given every opportunity to thrive. Families who want their children to learn in a place where they are accepted, respected, and truly belong.

We are building Eileen O'Connor Catholic School, a purpose-built K-12 campus in Tuggerah, designed to provide specialist, faith-based education for students with moderate cognitive disability, autism and/or complex learning needs. 

This is more than a construction project. It's a shared mission to create a school where every child is seen, known, and supported to thrive and be fully embraced and understood. Accepted for who they are and the great gifts they offer our community.

Together, let's build a school
Final Day in Canberra: Wrapping Up an Incredible Y Final Day in Canberra: Wrapping Up an Incredible Year 6 Adventure!

Our students kicked off the day with a visit to the Australian Institute of Sport, followed by an inspiring tour of Parliament House. With blue skies above and spirits high, it’s been another unforgettable day full of learning and laughter.

No doubt they’ll return home tonight with hearts full and plenty of stories to tell!

A big thank you to our wonderful staff for facilitating another fantastic experience for our students.
📍 Canberra Adventures! So far, our students ha 📍 Canberra Adventures!

So far, our students have explored some incredible landmarks — the National Art Gallery, National Museum, War Memorial, and even caught a glimpse of the international embassies!

Excitement is building as we head to @questacon – a student favourite!

We’re so proud of our students. They’ve been wonderfully respectful, showing excellent manners, curiosity, and enthusiasm every step of the way. #schoolcamp
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