Mercy Snapshot
All the important news in an easy to read format
Term 3 - Issue 6, September 2024
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, 7 October: Term 4 Commences
Monday, 7 October - Friday, 11 October: Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp
Wednesday, 9 October - Friday, 11 October: Year 11 Surf Camp
Wednesday, 16 October: Year 12 Graduation Night
Friday, 18 October: Student Free Day
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The College calendar can be found here.
School Bus Services (SBS) - SAVE YOUR SEAT 2025
School Bus Services (SBS) have started to receive a number of applications for the 2025 school year.
Families do not need to reapply if there are no changes to their current circumstances and they are currently receiving transport assistance by the way of bus or conveyance allowance.
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SBS are encouraging new applications to be submitted before 15 November 2024 in order to save a seat for 2025. Any applications received after this date may be delayed which will affect getting onto a bus in time for the commencement of Term 1, 2025.
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If you have any questions, please contact School Bus Services on (08) 9326 2625.
Student Services Information
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Please find below the opening hours for the College Administration Office and Uniform Shop over the September/October school holidays and the first week of Term 4.
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Administration Opening Hours
Monday, 23 September 2024 to Friday, 27 September 2024 - CLOSED
Monday, 30 September 2024 to Friday, October 4 2024 – Open 9.00am to 3.00pm
Term 4
Monday, 7 October 2024 – All students and staff return and normal office hours resume 8.00am – 4.00pm
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Open one day in the school holidays:
Friday, 4 October 2024 – 9.00am – 3.00pm
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​Normal Opening Hours:
• Tuesdays: 8:00am – 4:00pm (closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
• Thursdays: 8:00am – 9:30am and 2:30pm – 4pm
Online orders can also be placed via the Online Shop on the College website.
Phone: (08) 9720 3324 (during opening hours)
Email: uniformshop@olmca.wa.edu.au
Location: Mercy Centre at 101 Leisure Drive, Australind
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College Calendar
The 2024 College Calendar can be accessed via the College Website using this link: College Calendar – Please note that this is subject to change.
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Absentee Notification
When a student is absent from school, it is required that on the day of the absence, a parent contacts the College before 9.30 am. A medical certificate is required if a student is absent for a period of more than three consecutive days. Contact to the College may be made by:
SMS: 0481 883 568
Phone: (08) 9720 3300, Option 2
Email: admin@olmca.wa.edu.au
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Please state Student Name, Year, Date and Reason of Absence.
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IT/ SEQTA/CDF Pay Help
Just a quick reminder that IT Help and How-To guides for SEQTA and CDF pay can be found on the IT page of our website.
College Tutorials
The College offers a successful tutoring program for our students during school hours and after school.
It is important that students access these extra classes to assist them in the areas where they are experiencing difficulties. If you have any questions regarding your child's need to attend these tutorials, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or Head of Year.
You'll find the timetable for the tutorials offered in 2024, by visiting this page.
Enrolment Information
Year 7, 2025 Enrolments: Please be advised that this year group is at capacity. Please contact the Enrolments Department by phone on (08) 9720 3300 for further information.
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Year 7 2025 Orientation Day: The Year 7 2025 Orientation Day will be held on Friday, 22 November 2024. Information relating to this event will be emailed to families late in Term 3.
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Year 7, 2026 Enrolments: Interviews for this cohort are well underway, and this year group is nearly at capacity. If you have not already done so, please complete an Application for Enrolment Form as soon as possible and return it to the College together with supporting documentation as outlined in the form. Click here for more information.
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An Application for Enrolment may also be completed in advance for younger siblings for Year 7 entry in 2027 or 2028. This action ensures that your family will receive the necessary information and that you are invited to the first round of interviews for the respective year.
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If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our Enrolments Department on (08) 9720 3300 (option 1).
Financial Services Information
As we conclude Term 3, all Families with a remaining balance received a copy of their School Fee Statements via email on the 18th of September. Please be mindful that all fees must be paid in full by the 1st of November 2024.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact our Finance Department on (08) 9720 3300 or via email accounts@olmca.wa.edu.au.
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​​​​More information regarding College Fees and Health Care Card Discount can also be found on the website here.
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Community Notices
News from the Bunbury Diocese
As part of the process of being prepared for when a new Bishop is announced for the Bunbury Diocese please see a Q&A that has been prepared to provide more information regarding the process.
You'll find the information, in this document: The Episcopal Ordination or Installation Steering Committee
Shire of Harvey Youth Collective
The Shire of Harvey’s is looking for young people to be part of their “Youth Collective” who will provide valued insight into future plans within the Shire, as well as discuss recreational facilities and social events they would like to see in their local area. Their website https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/ provides some further information surrounding the Youth Collective, and what they’ve been involved in previously.
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After School Study
The Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre is running an after-school study program to provide high school students with a safe and calm space to study every Wednesday from 3 PM to 5 PM.
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