Mercedes and Trinity Vie for Victory (and Charity)
Our Prefects have been very busy over the past few weeks preparing for this year’s McGrath Day Fundraiser, held last Friday 5 August. Followers of Mercedes’ social channels may have…
Mercedes Rocks the Chop with the Ponytail Project
Visitors to Mercedes may notice a few shorter haircuts on display this week, after many students took part in a fantastic charitable initiative to make a difference in the lives…
A Symposium with Sherrin: From Student to Teacher
Head of Year 10 and Mercedes alumna Sherrin Adams has an enviable amount of experience with Mercedes College, having known every College Principal since Our Lady’s College and St Josephs…
Discussions with (Mrs) Dell: How the Mercy Ethos Shapes Our Teachers
For over 20 years Bernadette Dell has taught at Mercedes College. However, her family’s association with the Sisters of Mercy began long before that! We sat down with Bernadette to…
Mercedes’ Athletics Champions!
All staff and students headed out to WA Athletics Stadium in Mount Claremont last Friday 24 June for our much anticipated Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Being the first whole college event…
Leading by Example: Mercedes’ Staff Service Day
On Friday June 3rd, Mercedes’ staff used the pupil-free day to conduct our Staff Service Day. Service is a central Mercy value at the College, and both teaching and non-teaching…
Talking with Tim: Our Head of Social Sciences Teaches Us (His) History
Over the past three decades, Mr. Tim Poga has channeled his passion for all things social science into teaching at Mercedes College. As Head of Learning Area for Social Sciences…
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
Over the past fortnight, Mercedes has observed two important dates in the Australian calendar – National Sorry Day, and National Reconciliation Week. National Sorry Day Last week, on Thursday 26…
Study, Stress and Students Staying Sharp: Top Tips From Our Head Girl!
With exams commencing for our Year 12s this week, Year 11s next week, and Year 10 exams commencing soon, we thought it would be good to share some advice on…
Leadership in Service: Mercedes Prefects Lead a Vibrant Effort!
The Mercedes Prefects led the school in celebrating Purple Bra Day today. Staff and students were encouraged to buy a purple ribbon with a gold coin donation to support Breast…