COLLEGE NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
Save the date! Our performing artists will take to the stage at the 2026 Performing Arts Showcase on Thursday 22 October from 6:30pm at the Mercy Theatre. Come along and support exceptional talent across all year levels in the areas of instrumental music, vocal performance, dance, and more. A gold coin donation would be appreciated, and all proceeds will go towards future performing arts endeavours at the College.
YEAR 12 VCE MUSIC CONCERT
Cynthia Chan, Year 12 VCE Music student, performed for students, families, and staff in the Chapel on the evening of Wednesday 3 September.
Cynthia played the pieces she is currently perfecting for her performance exam in October.
The opportunity to practise in front of different audiences allows performers to hone their talents, become accustomed to – or rather, immune to – distractions, and share their art with their community. Thanks to Cynthia for her wonderful performance.
VCE Music students Lilliana Bertalli, Savannah Curtin, Cindy Le, and Oliver Capp also performed beautiful compositions. We thank everyone who attended this marvellous evening of music for supporting our performers.
R U OK? DAY
As many of us know, the second Thursday in September is R U OK? Day, an outstanding Australian mental health initiative that reminds us to check in with our friends and loved ones.
At the College, the Wellbeing Team and Wellbeing Captains organised a celebration on Thursday 10 September that included a free BBQ lunch, complete with donuts for dessert.
Seventeen years since its founding, the R U OK? organisation wants us all to know that every day could be the right day to ask this simple question and help someone who may be struggling.
FOOTY COLOURS DAY
The Student Representative Council (SRC) collected $819.15 in donations on 1 September as part of this year’s Footy Colours Day. All donations will be given to the Grobler family to help with their medical expenses. Thanks to everyone who got into the spirit of the day to raise funds and support members of our community.
COLLEGE UNIFORM ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR SERVICE
A uniform alteration and repair service is available through the College.
Items can be brought to reception and should be clearly labelled. Once alterations and repairs are completed, the items will be sent home via students.
Please attach cash payment with any submitted items. Services and costs are outlined below:
Pants Hem – $20
Summer Dress Hem – $20
Winter Skirt Hem – $30
Re-sew Shirt Pocket – $10
Blazer Pocket Changeover – $30
Button Replacing – $5
Other repairs and minor alterations are negotiable.
Contact Jill Peters jpeters@sjcmda.vic.edu.au for any further information.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
The offices at both the Enright and Mercy Campuses will close for the end of Term 3 on Friday 18 September at 3:30pm.
During the school holidays, the Enright Campus office will be open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm. It will return to standard operating hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm) from Monday 5 October.
The Mercy Campus will be closed for the duration of the school holidays.
IMPORTANT DATES
Read about upcoming important dates here.