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Catherine McAuley Centre
Named in honour of the founder of the Mercy Order, the Centre houses the Catherine McAuley Library and Auditorium.
1954
First Library
The boarding school moved to Springfield which freed up space in McAuley House (later renamed the Dunlevie Building). A new library was established in the Catherine McAuley assembly hall. This space had also been the boarders’ dining room.
1970
Catherine McAuley Library
The availability of Commonwealth funding to support school libraries and science led to the construction of the first phase of a new purpose-built school library. The Catherine McAuley Library, named after the founder of the Mercy Order, opened on the top floor with science laboratories at the ground level.
1995
Library Addition
Major additions to the building were completed to accommodate the needs of a growing school. The library has undergone frequent refurbishments to support modern teaching and learning.
2009
Catherine McAuley Auditorium
The playground was moved from the Chancery Lane boundary to the Mitchell courtyard to make way for the Catherine McAuley Auditorium.
11 March, 2011
Opening
The Catherine McAuley Auditorium was opened in 2011. Constructed of red brick to match the College library, the auditorium occupies the upper floor, while classrooms are located on the ground level.
2011
Lift Tower
The development also included the installation of the lift tower for the Expressive Arts Centre. As part of this project, the copper sculpture of Christ was relocated from the Campion Jordan Building to the lift tower. A commemorative plaque inside the lift honours Christine Phillips, a member of the SAC staff who passed away in 2010. The plaque was donated by the engravers, whose daughter, Lara Vasic (Class of 2009), fondly remembered being taught art by Chris.
By Carol Grantham
St Aloysius College Archivist, 2026
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