Wellbeing 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Mercy Day

Mercy Day was celebrated on Friday 9 September.  It is the highlight of the College calendar and brought together the community in a special and most profound way, even more so this year as we have not been able to celebrate this special day since 2019. 

The day began with the Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. At the Mass we celebrated 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. After Mass, staff and students returned to the College for a BBQ lunch and entertainment (DJ in the Hall), followed by The Mercy Day Concert where performers representing Frayne, Goold, McAuley and Sherlock entertained us all.

I would like to acknowledge and thank all members of the community for their participation, organisation and extremely successful execution of the day and in particular all the parent helpers (18) for all their support in preparing, cooking and serving the BBQ lunch and then assisting with the clean-up and pack-up afterwards. Everyone’s hard work ensured a wonderful day of celebration of our Mercy story.

Year 7 Camp

With COVID infections on the rise and rules and restrictions still very much present and relevant at the beginning of the year, we decided to re-schedule the Year 7 Camp to the end of Term 3. So, the students along with 12 staff headed off to Don Bosco in Safety Beach on Tuesday 13th September for their 3-day camp. Whilst it wasn’t summer weather, the students all had an extremely enjoyable time, participating in activities designed to further strengthen friendships but also which allowed them to spend time and get to know other students, with whom they had not as yet forged a connection with. 

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Year 12 Graduation Mass & Farewell Assembly

As a College, we formally farewelled our Year 12 students with a Graduation Mass on the evening of Thursday 13th October and a Farewell Assembly the following morning. Both events were a fitting tribute to the wonderful students they have been throughout not only this year but undoubtedly the hardest few years of their senior school lives.

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Summer Uniform Changeover 

A reminder to all families that the changeover to Summer uniform is Monday 17th October. Please note that scarves are not part of the Summer uniform.

COVID Updates

The Victorian Government announced the end of the pandemic declaration and associated pandemic orders. New settings apply from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 12 October 2022. 

Please read updates College requirement here

As always, please remember never hesitate to be in touch should you have any queries or concerns.

Mr Sam Di Camillo

Deputy Principal, Wellbeing & Operations