Wellbeing 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Mercy Day

As you would already know, next week we celebrate Mercy Day on Friday 8 September.  It is the highlight of the College calendar and brings together the community in a special and most profound way. 

The day begins with the Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 10.00am. Parents/guardians are warmly invited to the mass as we celebrate our Catholic identity as a Mercy school founded upon the very values which we espouse and live each and every day – courage, compassion, hospitality, justice, respect, and service. We ask that if you intend on coming to the Mass that you are seated by 9.45am in readiness for the liturgy.

Please be aware that it is a compulsory school day and that all students are expected to attend. Students are expected to be at the College at normal time wearing full college winter uniform including the College Blazer. After Mentor Group, students will leave for St. Patrick’s. After Mass, students will return to the College for a BBQ lunch and entertainment will be provided, followed by The Mercy Day Concert where performers representing Frayne, Goold, McAuley and Sherlock will entertain Staff and Students.

Students are expected to attend for the whole day; and will be dismissed from the College at the conclusion of the festivities at approximately 3.05pm.

Please also note that students who are not in attendance at the Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral will not be permitted to attend the rest of the festivities planned on the day. The Mass is the formal and most important part of the day and celebrates our Catholic community.  If a student arrives at the College after the Mass, they will be sent home. Further to this, if a student is absent on the day, they will need to provide a medical certificate upon their return.

Unfortunately, the College is unable to accommodate parents or past students at the Mercy Day Concert back at school due to the restrictions on seating in the Dillon Centre as there will be 685 students and 80 staff in attendance.

I would like to thank in advance all the parent helpers for all their hard work in preparing, cooking and serving the BBQ lunch and then assisting with the clean-up and pack-up afterwards. Your support will ensure a wonderful day of celebration of our Mercy story.

MACSSIS - 

2023 School Improvement Surveys

A reminder that all families received an email this week, with log in details and a pin, inviting them to participate in the 2023 MACSSIS School Improvement Surveys. They surveys are totally anonymous and as many families as possible are invited to complete them as they will provide us with very rich information about what we as a College community are doing well and perhaps highlight for us areas that we may need to focus on. 

The survey window will close on Friday 15 September.

Fathers’ Day Breakfast

Thank you to the many fathers and grandfathers who attended the Fathers’ Day Breakfast this morning.  With close to 220 attendees, the morning was a most successful one and symbolised the strong relationship the College has with the parent community.  The Academy Music Ensembles provided wonderful music to complement the delightful food provided. A big thank you to Parent Association members, Mr. Chris Morris and Ms. Anna Skeels who were instrumental in the organisation of the day. Thank you also to Ms. Kerri Ruff for managing the TryBookings for the event, and Ms. Mirelle Morris, Ms. Alison Hocking, Ms. Olivia Hamilton and our College musicians for all of their support.

I am sure your daughters were most appreciative of the special time they were able to spend with their dads and in some cases, their grandfathers, during the morning.  We hope that the breakfast can continue to grow each year and we thank you for your support.

As always, please never hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Mr Sam Di Camillo

Deputy Principal, Wellbeing & Operations