Mercy SNAPSHOT Newsletter - Term 2 Issue 2
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Issue 4, July 2026
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday 20 July & Tuesday 21 July: Student Free Days
Wednesday 22 July: Term 3 Commences
Wednesday 22 July: Year 10 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 29 July: Years 7 – 12 Education Conferences (after school)
Friday 21 August & Saturday 22 August: “School of Rock” Drama Production at BREC
Monday 24 August – Friday 28 August: Year 10 Adventure Camp Group 1
Monday 31 August – Friday 4 September: Year 10 Adventure Camp Group 2
Friday 4 September: Year 7 Fathers Day Breakfast
Friday 11 September: College Feast Day
Wednesday 23 September: Year 12 Final Mass
Thursday 24 September: Year 12 Final Day & Breakfast
Friday 25 October: Term 3 Concludes
The 2026 College Calendar can be found on our website.
Message from Acting Principal Maree Maughan
Dear Parents and Caregivers, On Friday of Week 10, about seventy Year 7 students slept ‘rough’ for the night, sleeping on the cold Mercy gym floor. A guest speaker from St Vinnies spoke with the students about what it is like to be homeless. She explained that homelessness can happen at any age and outlined the support St Vinnies provides across the state for those in need. It was a great opportunity for students to connect with our Mercy values of Hospitality and Service. Thank you to the staff who gave up their time to join our Year 7 students for the night. Click here to continue reading.
This event is just one of the many activities that both staff and students have participated in this term. The term has included a variety of sporting events, Hayes, Costello, Champagnat and Frayne House days, excursions to a range of subject, career and trade events, as well as incursions by Paul Litherland and Red Frogs.
In Week 11, some of our Year 10, 11 and 12 students are attending Country Week and many of the Year 10 cohort will experience what it is like to be in the workplace.
Next term, we welcome back Mr Vince Bellini from four weeks of Long Service Leave, during which he travelled through England and Portugal, and trust he will return with renewed enthusiasm. We also welcome back Mr Zach Cope from his term of Long Service Leave spent visiting family in the USA, and Mrs Svitlana Bibikova from her year's leave.
As we head into Term 3, we would like to wish Mrs Karyn Cronin well as she commences her well-deserved five weeks of Long Service Leave travelling to the UK. We would also like to thank Mr Michael Bryce and Mr John Bylund for their generosity and willingness to assist with teaching classes while staff were on leave.
The College would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Teagan Doyle and her husband and Martika Tooth and her husband as they both prepare to welcome new additions to their families later this year.
As Term 2 draws to a close, we are presented with a valuable opportunity to pause, step back from our busy lives and reconnect with our families, taking time to rest, reflect and strengthen our relationships with one another. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all staff, students and families a safe and restful holiday.
Mrs Maree Maughan Acting Principal
Student Services Information
Administration Holiday Opening Hours
The College office will be open in the second week of the school holidays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Please note that on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 July, the College will be closed for Staff Professional Development
Please email all enquiries to olmca.admin@cewa.wa.edu.au.
Tara Uniform Shop Holiday Opening Hours
Please note that the Uniform Shop is open on Tuesday 21 July 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Normal Opening Hours:
Tuesdays: 8:00 am–11:00 am
Thursdays: 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
For your convenience, online ordering is available through the Tara Uniforms website: www.tarauniforms.com.au.
Uniform Shop Phone: 0432 578 311
Email: customer.service@tarauniforms.com.au
Location: Mercy Centre at 101 Leisure Drive, Australind
Tutorials and Homework Guidelines
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 2026, by visiting this page.
The following Homework Guidelines may also be helpful: A Guide to Homework and Study at Our Lady of Mercy College
Enrolment Information
Year 7, 2027 Enrolments: The Year 7, 2027 cohort is at capacity. If you have not yet submitted an application, please call Enrolments as soon as possible to discuss availability and waitlisting options.
Year 7, 2028 Enrolments: The Year 7, 2028 cohort is at capacity. If you have not yet submitted an application, please call Enrolments as soon as possible to discuss availability and waitlisting options.
Year 7, 2029, 2030 & 2031 Enrolments: If you haven't already done so, please submit your application now.
If you require any assistance or additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Enrolments Department on (08) 9720 3300 (option 1).
A Message from our Finance Department
Thank you to all families for their continued support.
Please note that all statements will be emailed to all families in week 11. If you have not received a copy of your updated statement, please contact the finance department as soon as possible.
For families who have chosen to pay their fees in three instalments, please note that the second instalment was due on Tuesday 30 June.
If you have any questions or need to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact our Finance Department on (08) 9720 3300 or via email accounts@olmca.wa.edu.au.
More information regarding College Fees can be found on the website here.
Mercy Stories
Term 2 has been a busy and rewarding term, with many memorable moments shared across our College community. Students have been involved in a variety of academic, sporting, cultural and community activities, including Country Week, excursions and special year group celebrations. These opportunities have allowed students to explore their interests, build their skills and connect with others throughout the term.
Please enjoy this terms highlights: Mercy Stories
Community Notices
Mercy Foundation Youth Awards - Art Competition
Gravity
Gravity hosts a monthly Gravity Groove Neon Disco on the last Friday of each month — an all-ages evening of music, movement, and active fun featuring a live local DJ, DJ Mill-Ay, designed especially for local families, kids, and teens.