May Campaign

Eileen O’Connor Campaign Week: 19th – 23rd May 2025

Eileen O’Connor Catholic School is joined by Catholic Schools Broken Bay to proudly to launch the first awareness campaign for Eileen O’Connor Catholic School—a transformational new school for students with disability, currently being built in Tuggerah on the Central Coast.

Throughout May, we invite our wider community to join us in supporting this meaningful initiative.

We’re excited to introduce both the vision for this school and the project lead behind the school: Fiona Dignan, Principal and Executive Lead of Eileen O’Connor Catholic School.

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Why Eileen O’Connor Catholic School?

Hello,

My name is Fiona Dignan, and I have the privilege of leading the growth of Eileen O’Connor Catholic School for the Diocese of Broken Bay. 

Every day, I 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 that place. 

Eileen O’Connor Catholic School is a key part of Bishop Anthony Randazzo’s bold and inclusive vision for Catholic education in our Diocese. 

It will offer a connected and supportive learning pathway for students with disability from Kindergarten to Year 12, featuring specialist facilities, therapeutic support, and a vibrant school precinct that connects students to mainstream Catholic schools. 

This is about giving every child the chance to shine. 

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. Families are looking for small class sizes, skilled staff, and a place where their children feel they truly belong. 

This school is our answer. 

The Vision

How to help us build a school that every child can thrive.

How You Can Help – The new Tuggerah campus is a $65 million project, funded by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, Government grants, Community and corporate supporters like you 

This May, we are inviting our school families to help build awareness, and where possible, support this vital initiative. Whether through donations, local fundraising, or sharing the story with others, every action counts. 

This school is named after Eileen O’Connor, a courageous young woman of deep faith who dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalised. Her legacy lives on through this project. 

Together, let’s build a place where every child is welcomed, supported, and given every chance to thrive. 

Thank you for being part of this journey. 

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