Making Waves – A Recap of the Mercedes Interhouse Swimming Carnival 2024
The Interhouse Swimming Carnival was a great whole college event this year. The day kicked off with our 100m Swimmers going up against each other prior to the rest of…
From the Principal: Term 1, Week 4 2024
Dear Parents & Caregivers, The last two weeks at Mercedes have been filled with learning activities, growth experiences and gatherings, all promoting a sense of connected Mercy spirit here in…
Principal’s Report: Engaging our Community | 24 August 2023
Dear Parents and Caregivers On Wednesday evening ‘Fashion for Compassion’ was held with the theme of ‘A Day in Paris’. The event was supported with great enthusiasm as the funds raised…
Principal’s Report: Building the Whole Person | 10 August 2023
Dear Parents and Caregivers Social Justice Immersion Program The prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila refers to the role we all have to bring Gospel values to the world. The…
Principal’s Report: Preparing for the Future | 15 June 2023
The past weeks have seen our senior students focussing on life beyond school. Years 11 and 12 have completed examinations and Year 10 started this week. The examination period is…
Principal’s Report: Embracing Reconciliation and Success | 1 June 2023
National Reconciliation Week We acknowledged National Sorry Day and the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities known as ‘The…
Principal’s Report: Empowering Change and Building for Tomorrow | 18 May 2023
I am always very proud of the achievements of our college community and this was reinforced last Friday when I saw the way our students, once again, supported the Ponytail…
Principal’s Report: Reflection, Renewal, and Celebration – Lenten Season, House Arts Day, and Cabaret Night | 6 April 2023
Our last week of term coincides with Holy Week. Each of the days in Holy Week has a special focus, leading us to Easter Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ Resurrection from…
Principal’s Report: Strengthening Our Faith, Connecting with Community, and Embracing Opportunities
Dear Parents and Caregivers We continue our journey during Lent to strengthen our relationship with God and become the best version of ourselves. I appreciate the effort our students are…
Principal’s Report: Entering the Lenten Season | 23 February 2023
On Wednesday 22 February, students and staff attended our Ash Wednesday Liturgies held in House groups to mark the commencement of Lent. The focus of Lent is on renewing our…