Mercy Snapshot
All the important news in an easy to read format
Term 3, Issue 9, 24 September 2021
IMPORTANT DATES:
Term 3 Concludes - Friday 24 September
Term 4 Commences - Monday 11 October
Year 12 Trial Exam - Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 October
Year 12 Students Return - Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 October
Year 12 Mass, Rehearsal and Graduation - Wednesday 20 October
Year 9 Grandparents Liturgy - Friday 22 October
P&F Meeting - Monday 25 October
WACE Exams Commence - Wednesday 27 October
Year 7 2022 Orientation - Wednesday 10 November
Year 11 Exams Commence - Monday 15 November
College Presentation Night - Tuesday 23 November
Term 4 Concludes - Friday 10 December
For the full College Student Calendar, please go here.
ADMINISTRATION & UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS:
Administration Opening Hours over the school holidays;
Closed: Monday, 27 September 2021 to Friday, 1 October 2021
Open: Monday, 4 October 2021 to Friday, 8 October 2021
Uniform Shop Opening Hours over school holidays;
Closed: Monday, 27 September 2021 to Friday, 1 October 2021
Open: Tuesday, 5 October 2021 – 8.00am-3.00pm (closed for lunch 12.00pm-1.00pm)
Thursday, 7 October 2021 – 2.30pm-4.30pm
Please refer to the College Website Uniform Page for the Uniform Policy, Pricelist and current Uniform Shop Opening Hours.
MERCY CAFE
Our Mercy Cafe now has convenient EFTPOS facilities.
IN FOCUS CAREERS NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER EDITION:
Please click here to read the September edition of the In Focus Careers Newsletter. This newsletter provides resources and information relating to Career Pathways, VET, Traineeships, Universities, Events and Open Days. It is a great read for Parents and Guardians with children in Upper School.
BOOK WEEK IS COMING IN WEEK 1 TERM 4!
Book Week is coming to the College! Friday 15th of October (Term 4, Week 1)
Students are invited to dress up. Costume parade at recess.
This year the theme is: Old worlds. New worlds. Other worlds.
More details in the daily notices.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MEASURES RE VACCINATIONS
Please see below a link to a letter from our Principal, Rob Crothers in relation to the WA Department of Health measures to boost vaccination rates in secondary schools and for school staff. Link
SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUB
Our Lady of Mercy College will be launching a School Breakfast Club Program in Term 4.
WHEN: Term 4, Wednesday Mornings from 7:45 until 8:20am
WHERE: Home Economics Servery Window
UNIFORM UPDATE
As you would be aware, the student uniform comprises of a formal uniform and a sports uniform.
The changeover period from the BCC uniform expires at the conclusion of this year. Additionally, the College gymnasium and associated change rooms will be available from the commencement of 2022.
From the beginning of next year, all students will be required to attend the College in the formal uniform each day. Should they have PE or a PE related elective, they will change into their respective uniform in the new changerooms.
The current arrangements with the College uniform will continue until the end of 2021. Students are expected to wear their sports uniform only on the days that they have PE electives, Outdoor Education or Sport and Physical Recreation.
The uniform policy includes the following information and students are expected to adhere to this:
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correct sports uniform EITHER complete Our Lady of Mercy or BCC, including the College socks
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correct formal uniform EITHER complete Our Lady of Mercy or BCC, including the College socks
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have negotiated a number of conditions that have impacted upon the smooth implementation of the College uniform.
From 2022 we look forward to seeing all our students arrive at the College in our formal uniform.
May we remind families that should their child not have the full formal uniform to please visit the Uniform Shop as soon as possible.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesdays 8.00am to 3.00pm and Thursdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
BUNBURY CATHOLIC COLLEGE ART EXTRAORDINAIRE
Please support our friends at Bunbury Catholic College. Their P&F are holding an Art Exhibition fundraiser over the weekend of 15-17 October 2021.
Opening Night and Auction (18+ event)
Friday 15th October @ 7pm
$20 (plus booking fee) Tickets online or at the door.
Ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
The Exhibition continues:
Saturday 16 October 10-4pm
Sunday 17 October 10-4pm
Adult $5, Pensioners $3, Children $3
Tickets are sold online or at the door.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VACSWIM
If your child is over 13 years old, you can enrol them in VacSwim so they can get their Bronze Medallion during the October and summer school holidays. They’ll learn advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation skills to help keep them and others safe in the water.
Enrol now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
TEEN GROUP FITNESS CLASSES @AUSTRALIND ANYTIME FITNESS
Australind Anytime Fitness runs Teen Group Fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3.45 pm for $10 per class/per student. The students will be introduced into a supervised weight training environment to get them started on a healthy and active lifestyle. If you would like to know more, please call 9796 1567.
BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM
The WA Country Health Service is funding the Better Health Program throughout regional WA. The program is available to families online. We are currently accepting registrations for our Term 4 program, which starts on the 4th of October.
What is the Better Health Program?
The Better Health Program is a free, healthy lifestyle program for families. The program is evidence-based and is delivered by qualified health professionals to support families with making sustainable health changes at home. If you would like further information about the program, please visit our website here.
