Lucie Farrugia, Principal

 

Tomorrow (8 March) is International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated by the United Nations since 1975, the theme of this year’s IWD - Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress – reminds us that communities flourish when all women are given comparable opportunities to learn and lead. Despite marked progress since 1975, that universal quest has some way to run.

At OLMC our educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the tradition of Catherine McAuley, who knew quite clearly that the instruction of women was core to benefitting society as a whole. We believe in nurturing the whole person – academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally to empower our students to become confident, compassionate and resilient individuals who are prepared and enabled to make a positive difference in the world.

This ties well to sharing with you the incredible success of our Open Day held last Sunday, where we welcomed almost 2,500 visitors to our College. It was truly heartwarming to meet so many families eager to explore the possibilities of a Mercy education for their daughters. It is apparent that this overwhelming turnout reaffirms the IWD theme for 2024 to invest in women and we couldn’t be more delighted.

The day could not have been the wonderful success that it was without the hard work and dedication of our students, staff and families. A special thank you is extended to Mrs Sue Giacomelli, our event organiser ably supported by our Heads of Department and Heads of House.  The P&F Committee led by President, Mr Pedro Sampaio and our many parents who assisted with the BBQ in the heat of the day are greatly appreciated, as are our Alumnae Ambassadors who welcomed our visitors to our historic Stanley Rooms.

OLMC Parent Helpers:

Adam Hale

Alexandra Quinn

Brindha Kugan

Catherine Phan

Claudia Canalicchio

Elizabeth Johnson

Jane Nguyen

Jason Scanlon

Justin Nguyen

Justine Hanks

Katrina Leonardi

Kevin Lewis

Lesleigh Butler

Lisa Bremner

Maria Ghazi

Melissa Camenzuli

Michael Johnson

Nazrina Kitchil

Neini Tan

Niranjan Vijayajumar

Norma Haddad

Paul Hossack

Pedro Sampaio

Priti Sangachhe

Sean McIntosh

Shakari Dhanasekat

Sheron Kumar

Sheyana La Brooy

Sung (Tim) Park

Sylvia Kristiani

Terina Macare

Tin Ng

Vanessa Cassin

Vincent Lai

 

OLMC Alumnae Helpers

Christine RobertsonDenise Humphries
Helen LovellGrace Thomson

Enrolments for Year 7, 2026, are now open. We invite families who share our vision and values to commence the enrolment process: please click here. Enrolments close on Monday, 8 April 4pm

If you have any questions regarding enrolments, please contact our Enrolments team on (02) 8838 1222 or via email registrar@olmc.nsw.edu.au. We look forward to welcoming new people into our Mercy family and continuing our journey of educational excellence.

Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award

The Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award celebrates the achievements of remarkable ex-students who have made a difference through their influence or service in the community. At our College Assembly held yesterday, Irene Barry (Maher, Class 1962) was announced as the winner of this prestigious award for 2023. Throughout her life, Irene has been instrumental in helping poor and disadvantaged people through charities including St Vincent de Paul and the Manning Foundation. The assembly provided not only a chance to honour Irene but also reflect on the great contributions Mercy women have made to our broader society over many years. A special morning tea was held after the assembly in the historic Stanley Rooms.

P&F Cocktail Party

Thank you to all our parents who came along to our P&F Cocktail Party that was held on Friday, 23 February. We were so lucky with the weather - the rain stopping just in time to welcome everyone to the beautiful new Brigid Shelly courtyard – a perfect setting for mingling and making new connections. Congratulations to our Year 11 Hospitality students for creating an array of delicious delights showcasing their culinary talents. It was lovely to celebrate our spirit at this special event and we look forward to many more opportunities to gather our community in the year ahead.

Mary, Mother of Mercy, Pray for us.

Lucie Farrugia
Principal

 


 

Thursday, 28 MarchHoly Thursday
Friday, 29 MarchGood Friday
Monday, 1 AprilEaster Monday
Wednesday, 3 AprilCross Country
Friday, 12 AprilLast day of Term

Anthony Blomfield, Deputy Principal

In 2010, and republished in 2017, the OECD published The OECD Handbook for Innovative Learning Environments.This publication drew on a wealth of research to make the case for a renewed approach to learning in the twenty-first century. The 'key lessons for practice' listed in the paper are, as they acknowledge, familiar and regularly seen and experienced in classrooms around the world. These principles are:

  • Learners at the centre
  • The social nature of learning
  • Emotions as integral to learning
  • Recognising individual differences
  • Stretching all students
  • Assessment for learning
  • Building horizontal connectedness

I believe we have a strong and balanced focus on these principles. Each one of these can be readily mapped to the pastoral care, the diverse learning and the teaching and learning frameworks at the College. I would further propose that the wide range of formation events, community service, sport, music, drama, speaking and co-curricular provides practical applications for many of the principles both individually and collectively.

There are two following points that are made in this paper. First, effectiveness of learning is maximised when all of these are present, active and integrated. Moreover, 'this in turn calls for high levels of professionalism among teachers and everyone directly involved'.  It is my proposition that all our classrooms of ‘learners’ necessarily includes the young OLMC women as well as the teaching staff who foster, encourage and lead them.

Families will see and hear all manner of learning activities from the conversations, projects, homework and challenges that are shared with you by your daughters. What is probably not seen and heard is the learning program that is undertaken by our staff. Whether the audience of learners is a Year 7 science class, HSC cohort or teaching team, the seven principles of innovative learning still apply. Our teaching staff range in experience from three months’ to 40 years’ (or more) of practice, but no year of teaching is simply a 'rinse and repeat' cycle. There are regular syllabus changes, emerging technologies, evolving research, new team members, refining practices and strategies, and, most importantly, new students.

The professional learning program for 2024 aims to align and strengthen our teaching practices with these principles. We begin by reading and reflecting on high-impact teaching strategies that were developed for the Victorian Department of Education. Each is proven with evidence-based data from work including John Hattie, Richard Marzano and Dylan Wiliam to name a few. We have selected a subset of these to target in 2024: collaborative learning; multiple exposures; feedback; metacognitive strategies; and questioning.

The second aspect of our learning will then focus on action-based research. This work will guide us in answering the question ‘what impact on learning is our selected teaching strategy making?’. This is actually quite a difficult question. If I select metacognitive strategies as my targetted teaching strategy, I need to understand what this means, what is looks like in my classroom, to identify the evidence that might support its impact, measure and interrogate this evidence, and tweak my implementation of the strategy in response to the data. Then I begin the cycle again.

You might rightly argue that this is the foundation of all effective learning. I agree. It’s not too difficult to identify when a change of practice has occurred. However, what we often lack is evidence that tells us the impact of such a change. Our objective in teacher professional learning is to strengthen practices that lead to identifiable improved learning outcomes for both our students as well as ourselves. And then as learning peers, staff can model to students, just as students can model to staff, what good learning and impactful practices look like.

To quote John Hattie, 'The remarkable feature of the evidence is that the greatest effects on student learning occur when teachers become learners of their own teaching, and when students become their own teachers' (Hattie, John. Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Routledge, 2009).

Venerable Catherine McAuley, Pray for us.

Anthony Blomfield
Deputy Principal


Louise Millar - Director of Teaching and Learning

Malpractice

With an ever-expanding number of assistive technologies available, we are introducing clarified malpractice procedures that are in line with current social and educational expectations. This will be introduced over the coming term and will provide an opportunity for us to educate our students on potential instances of malpractice and how best to avoid it in the future. At OLMC, we also recognise the benefits of assistive technologies, so we seek to work with students to use technologies in ethical ways.

Prior to assessment tasks, students will be provided a full explanation of what can be deemed malpractice, which will support them in avoiding malpractice and in managing their workloads to recognise those times at which they may be tempted to take shortcuts.

Year 12 Study Periods

Most Year 12 students at OLMC have space in their timetables which provides designated study periods. These study periods are a privilege, and they are provided specifically to support students as they expand the amount of study they need to build into their daily routines.

Whilst collaborative talk is one feature of a strong range of study strategies, it has a limited place in the College’s timetabled study periods, during which large numbers of students share the study space. Students and teachers know the expectations of study periods, but I thought it an opportune time to share these with parents:

Students are to be prepared for study periods. Students must attend study periods with all necessary materials to be able to focus for the entire lesson.

All study periods at the College occur in the Senior Study area of the library. (Period 5 study – students may still opt to go home instead). Absence or lateness in study periods is treated in the same way as for timetabled classes.

Students are required to sign in to Senior Study. It is the responsibility of students to make sure that the supervising teacher is aware they are present, or that they have signed in appropriately. 

Library staff or a supervising teacher will direct students to an appropriate location for quiet study.

Students may request a separate libray study space which will be at the discretion of staff.

Students are to study in silence. Very brief, very quiet conversations may occur about the materials being studied. Study periods are not for socialising, and students who do not have a clear study plan for the lesson may be directed to read or take on other tasks by supervising staff.

Students may listen to music but not to the point of distraction. Students may use white noise or music to assist their focus. Staff may use discretion to instruct students to stop listening to music, to put away equipment (e.g. headphones) or to close their devices for any reason.

Students must respect the place and the people where they study. Students who are disruptive to the learning environment will be managed in the same way as in a timetabled class. It is expected that students attending their study period will remain focused, quiet and calm.

Students remain in the library unless prior arrangements have been made. Students who wish to work elsewhere in the College during their study time (for instance in the Art Rooms) must make arrangements before arriving at the library to check-in.

There are many resources available for developing effective study skills and routines. They include:

Louise Millar
Director of Teaching and Learning

 

 

Page Turners Book Club

On Wednesday, 27 March, the English Department will be hosting its first Parent-Daughter Bookclub Meeting for 2024. Parents who are interested in sharing a love of reading with their daughter/s are encouraged to buy the selected novel, read it together at home and join us for refreshments and fun discussion. The evening is open to girls in Years 7-10 and students must be accompanied by a parent/carer. The book for Term 1 is August and Jones by Pip Harry, a new novel about the power of friendship and how it can help us overcome obstacles in life. 

From the CBCA Award-winning author of The Little Wave comes the story of two extraordinary kids who discover the life-changing power of friendship and teamwork.

Eleven-year-old Jones Kirby has just moved to Sydney from her farm in country New South Wales. She’s missing her alpacas and wide-open paddocks and can’t get used to her family’s tiny city apartment. She’s also worried that her vision is blurry - she lost her eye to cancer as a toddler. Could it be another tumour?

Enrolling at her new school, Jones meets shy, awkward August Genting. He loves fun facts, the library and knitting as much as Jones loves rock climbing and being outdoors. Who would have thought they’d become fast friends?

At home, August’s parents are fighting. And for Jones, the news from the doctor is not good. To cheer themselves up, the pair hatch a brilliant plan: the August and Jones Must-See Bucket List. Together, this brave duo will set out to meet a rare monkey, run across the Harbour Bridge and even climb Australia’s highest mountain.

After all, with your best friend beside you, anything is possible!   

https://www.readings.com.au/    

Parents and carers who are interested can read more and RSVP here by clicking here

 

 

 

 

Artificial Intelligence Workshop

OLMC is proud to host our very first AI workshop for parents and families on Thursday, 4 April at 4:30pm.

We will cover topics such as:

  • What is AI?
  • How does it work in an educational setting?
  • What are some ways I can use AI in my life and work?
  • Tips and tricks

We hope this highly interactive workshop will help begin your exploration of AI and give you a clear understanding of how OLMC intends to support students and staff as we explore this area ourselves.

Please click here to express your interest in joining us for this event.

Dance

'Yuldea' Dance Excursion

On 22 February, Year 9 and 10 Dance students watched a matinee performance of Yuldea at Riverside Theatre. Yuldea is a contemporary dance work choreographed by Frances Rings, the Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre. The work depicts environmental damage wrought by the construction of the Trans-Australian Railway and atomic testing at Maralinga, South Australia. It also explores the impact of this industrial progress on nearby First Nations communities.

This term, Year 10 Dance students have examined the Australian dance identity and analysed other works by Bangarra Dance Theatre. Year 9 Dance students are also developing their understanding of how movement can be crafted to communicate ideas. Students enjoyed the experience of viewing a live production and engaged in insightful discussions on their interpretations after the show. 

MASSH

MASSH is our afterschool students’ study, homework and assessment support. We offer general study support and subject-specific support every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30pm.

Subject-specific support is available on the days below.

  • Monday: Science and Mathematics
  • Tuesday: every Subject
  • Wednesday: Mathematics, TAS and Engineering
  • Thursday: Science and Mathematics

English support is available upon request every day.

If you would like small group or individual academic support please contact Mrs Rugg, cheryl.rugg@olmc.nsw.edu.au with the following details:

  • Student name and year group.
  • The subject the student would like to work on with a MASSH Supervisor.
  • Preferred afternoons.

 

 

Careers

We are officially halfway through the term! I have been busy attending various University Career Advisor sessions ensuring we stay current with the latest developments in courses.

Our Lunch and Learn sessions have been a success with many students attending the presentation by the University of Sydney. Our next presentation will be from the University of NSW on Tuesday, 26 March.

 

Students receive a weekly careers newsletter which parents can readily access. If you have questions about careers, please contact alison.dalby@olmc.nsw.edu.au

Alison Dalby
Leader of Vocational and Educational Pathways


Ann-Marie Herd – Director of Student Wellbeing

Year 7 Cyber Safety Evening – Monday, 26 February

OLMC hosted a Cyber Safety Information Session for Year 7 students and their parents/carers. The session was delivered by Susan McLean, Australia's foremost expert in the area of cyber safety. Susan was also a member of the Victorian Police for 27 years. Widely known as the 'cyber cop', she was the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. 

Susan’s presentation was engaging and provided the girls and their parents with many practical steps to enable them to work in partnership to ensure digital safety. Susan’s message to the girls, ‘Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody’ both online and offline, echoes our College values.

Her advice for the girls was for them to consider the 'three R’s' before using the internet:

  • Respect myself, others, my body                             
  • Be Responsible
  • Consider my Reputation

She also encouraged parents/carers present to act as a united front when it comes to technology, not only to help support each other, but more importantly, provide support to the girls and the expectations of the College. Susan issued a timely reminder that no student should be using any social media apps before the age of 13.

Susan’s 10 top tips for parents/carers were:

GET

devices out of bedrooms

HAVE

a family online contract

KNOW

your child’s passwords/passcodes/passphrases

TALK

early and often about expectations

FILTERING

make use of it

LEARN

to say no to your child

LEARN ABOUT

the sites and apps your daughter uses

USE

all security settings

ADD

only people your child knows in real life

KNOW

where your child is online

More information and resources can be found on Susan’s website cybersafetysolutions.com.au. I encourage parents to make use of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner’s website which has wonderful resources for parents.

Upcoming Wellbeing events

Year 8 Wellbeing Day – Tuesday, 12 March

Our Wellbeing Day will be run by Susie Edmonds from Inner Directions and will provide an opportunity for the girls to build skills in self-awareness to manage thinking, emotions and actions. This interactive workshop will help them with practical strategies to interact positively with others, build confidence and step out of their comfort zone.

This is an all-day event. Following Homeroom, students will move to the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre. As a number of the activities are interactive the girls have permission to wear their PE Uniform – please ensure this meets the uniform regulations. They can also bring a sports bag on this day as they will only need their diary, pencil case, recess, lunch and water.

Year 10 Study Skills Session – Tuesday 12 March

Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) will run a study skills session with Year 10.  This session will focus on helping students identify changes and improvements on how they approach their studies to maximise their results in their final years of school.

The main areas to be covered include working effectively in the evenings, dealing with distractions, managing time efficiently, planning for assessments, making brain-friendly study notes regularly and using a variety of study techniques to suit individual learning preferences.

Parents are encouraged to review the handout from the session with students and discuss the main areas identified where changes need to be made. All secondary students and parents at our school also have access to a study skills website to help students develop their skills.

Go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au and enter the following:

  • username: OLMC
  • password:  64results.

There are lots of useful handouts on the THINGS TO PRINT page on this site and students can work through the units where they need additional help. For example, the following information provides information on the benefits of exercise

If you feel there is anything which we should be aware of to assist us in caring for your daughter, please don’t hesitate to contact your daughter's House Mentor, Head of House or myself.

Ann-Marie Herd
Director of Wellbeing

Reminder from the Student Centre

If you are collecting your daughter early for a pre-arranged appointment, can you please ensure that your daughter is aware of what time she will be leaving school. If you send an email to the College with the details of this prearranged appointment, please ask your daughter to go to the Student Centre before school to get a yellow Early Leave pass. She can then show her teacher at the beginning of the lesson from which she will leave early, and this will reduce disruption to classes and allow her to leave class a few minutes early, to collect her bag and meet you in the Student Centre at the designated pick-up time

 

 

 

 


Debating and Public Speaking

The last week was a busy one for our Public Speaking students who have been involved in several events. Before reporting on those events, special mention must be made of our DAPS Leaders, Neha Sharma and Deeya Vashi who worked tirelessly at the College Open Day to promote Debating and Public Speaking. Several other younger students assisted with presenting short speeches to the many groups throughout the day. Thank you to Aditri Roy Chowdhury, Elissa Abboud, A’ishah Ali, Sofia Tong, Amariah Tamaro and Mira Sharma.

CSDA Public Speaking

Last Friday, 12 students travelled to Marayong to compete in the first round of the CSDA competition. In an exceptional result, seven of those girls have progressed to this week’s Semi-finals at Emmaus College. This is a record result for the College which reflects the effort all our girls put into their preparation. Well done to Georgia Baissari and Aarna Gaur (Year 7), Riya Kanade (Year 8), Elissa Abboud and Miriam Chacty (Year 9) and Lizzy Butler and Bianca Mina (Year 10), all of whom have progressed. A special effort was made by Lizzy who successfully competed in the Senior category against students up to Year 12. Our other students were also impressive: Eva Kukucka (Year 8), Ysabel Daelo (Year 9), A’ishah Ali and Olivia Takchi (Year 10) and Avni Mathur (Year 12). Several of these students competed in a higher age group so should be proud of their efforts.

 

Lions Youth Of The Year

Two of our outstanding Year 11 students have participated in the prestigious but demanding Lions Youth of the Year competition recently. Lohita Gollavilli competed in the Toongabbie Lions branch while Gabby Fleming competed in the Parramatta Lions branch. Both were most impressive in their interviews and the public speaking sections. Although they did not progress to the next level, both girls are to be commended for their preparation and effort.

 

Parramatta Rotary Public Speaking

Last Monday evening, two of our outstanding Year 9 speakers, Isabella Bousimon and Aireen Kwa, participated in the Parramatta Rotary competition named the Clift Shield after an earlier Rotarian who had a passion for promoting public speaking among students. Both students prepared and spoke well without carrying off the major award. They were able to console themselves with each winning prizes in the raffle! Well done to both of them.

 

Debating

All Year 7 students were emailed last week with information about auditions for Interschool Debating. The auditions are being held next week. Good luck to all girls. The response has been amazing.

Christopher Ostrowski
Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator

Sport

Sport trials/selections and Gala days – OLMC Connect

Our new Co-Curricular Program, OLMC Connect, is now up and running. Information for all co-curricular activities, including sport, is available via the Clipboard platform. 

Students can select OLMC trials and Carnival nominations, but parental approval is needed for all other sporting activities.

Once students are selected in a team, their Sport Gala Day tile will then be displayed. Parents can then pay and approve online. You can view Saturday sport training days and game fixtures once confirmed.

A summary of all our co-curricular activities offered (in Semester 1 only) is available on Clipboard via the links below:

Student http://tinyurl.com/OLMCStudentCB

Parent/Guardian http://tinyurl.com/OLMCGuardianCB

If you have any queries about Sports on offer at OLMC this year, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

2024 OLMC Swimming Carnival

The Annual College Twilight Swimming Carnival was held on Tuesday, 20 February at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

The College community entered into the spirit with the girls dividing their time between competitive events, novelties and cheering for their House. It was great to see so many students dressing up in a colourful and patriotic display for their respective Houses. It was also wonderful to see so many students participating in the swimming events throughout the night, especially the seniors.

Thank you to the Sports Leaders and the House Leaders who inspired such enthusiasm, spirit and commitment from all students, as well as enthusiastically and generously assisting in the preparation for the carnival.

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding swimming efforts throughout the carnival and being awarded Age Champions:

12 Years         Divena Sundaram
12 Years         Maci Lai
13 Years         Sofia Lewis
14 Years         Sarah Kenna
15 Years         Matilda Webb
16 Years         Stephanie Lake
17+ Years       Zoe McIntosh

Congratulations to Mercedes House on being awarded Champion House and to Clare House for being awarded the Joan Hartley Spirit Shield.

Finally, thank you to all the staff and students for their efforts on the night.

Saturday Soccer

Saturday Soccer registrations are now open on OLMC Connect. Games are held on Saturday mornings during Term 2. Our Home venue is Fairfield Road Park, Yenoora, but teams may play at different schools/venues around Sydney and Mittagong.

If anyone is interested in playing for OLMC, please go to Clipboard and select Saturday Soccer. Payment is online.

Registrations close: 21 March 2024

OLMC Cross Country Carnival 

The Cross Country Carnival will be held on Wednesday, 3 April (Week 10) through Parramatta Park. This event is for competitors only.

Participating students in Years 7-12 need to register on OLMC Connect! All competitors will run together and will be eligible for selection in the PDSSSC Cross Country Carnival.

12 - 13 yrs run 3km

14 - 17+ yrs run 4km (please note, 18 yr olds run 6km at PDSSSC)

The course can be seen on the OLMC Cross Country program which will also be emailed to participating students.

This is a normal school day with competitors participating during Periods 1 and 2. Competing students will change into their PE uniform when they arrive at school and change back during recess. Please remember students must wear the full summer PE uniform that complies with the College dress code. All students are encouraged to bring their own water, sun protection and medication.

Carnivals

All students can now register on Clipboard for the OLMC Cross Country Carnival and the OLMC Athletics Carnival.

Serious competitors for Athletics can select the individual events in which they wish to compete. You can still compete for fun in the 100m, 200m, Long Jump and 800m Walk without registering.

Triathlon

The NSW All Schools Triathlon was held in February at the Penrith Regatta Centre. OLMC was represented by Lucie Francis and Matilda Webb. Matilda performed exceptionally well in the Intermediate Division, finishing 8th in NSWCCC. Lucie competed in the Senior Division and finished 1st in NSWCCC and 3rd overall. Lucie has now qualified for the NSW All Schools Team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships in WA in March. Best of luck Lucie!

World Cross Country Trials

Lucie Francis finished 16th in the World Cross Country trials in the U20 6km category which was held in Canberra earlier this month. Congratulations Lucie!

Archery

Congratulations to Iris Chen who has been selected in the NSW State Team for the National Youth Archery competition to be held in Canberra at the end of March. Best of luck Iris.

Life Saving

Recently, Kasey Bolt competed at the NSW State Champion Lifesaver event and has won it for the second year in a row. This is a scored event combining theory, CPR, live patient and also physical events on the sand and in the water. Kasey had the highest combined score of any athlete across all age groups and genders. Congratulations Kasey.

Taekwondo

In February, Chelsea Gomez competed in the Canada Open and US Open, two of the biggest Taekwondo events in North America. Chelsea transitioned to an older division this year and competed in the Juniors (15-17yr old) - 44kg division. 

Canada Open was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her division had national team athletes from Mexico, USA, Canada and Armenia. She won bronze with a very close match versus a Mexico National Team representative who was the eventual gold medallist in her division.  

After the Canada Open Chelsea travelled to Reno, Nevada where the US Open was held. Her side of the draw was very tough with older and more experienced US National Team members. Unfortunately, she did not reach the podium.

She performed very well and learnt a lot from these events which will help her prepare for the Australian Taekwondo Junior National Team Selections in July. She’s hoping to make the Junior National Team and represent Australia once more at the Junior World Championships in October. Best of luck Chelsea.

Cricket

In February, the OLMC Cricket Team travelled to Tuggerah to compete in the NSWCCC Girls Schools Cricket Finals. The team consisted of Ananya Karthik, Tvisha Patel, Sharon Julien, Shalini Kanagasundaram, Ekaspreet Sohi, Teyana La Brooy, Jemima Scothern, Sophia Lees and Kasey Bolt.

Bad weather cancelled the event for the second time and, unfortunately, they were unable to reschedule. Congratulations to the girls on making the finals for the 2nd year in a row and thank you to Mrs Bushell for all her help with the team.

Congratulations to Shiloh Julien for being chosen in the NSW All Schools Team to compete at the School Sport Australia Cricket exchange against Queensland. An incredible achievement and best of luck Shiloh. 

Golf

Annoushka Maikap has been busy over the last few months, playing in eight major tournaments in NSW and the ACT. She competed in Sydney Metro Junior Pennant, Brett Ogle Junior Masters (placed 5th), Blue Mountains Junior Masters (placed 3rd), Harvey Norman Week of Golf ACT (placed 4th), Harvey Norman Week of Golf Sydney (placed 2nd), NSW Amateur Tournament, Newcastle Junior Classic (Runner up) and Webex Players Series (placed 5th).

Some amazing achievements Annoushka. Congratulations!

Stuart Guthrie
Sports Coordinator


The P&F Committee would like to thank the many volunteers who helped with the P&F BBQ at Open Day on Sunday. A true testament to the wonderful and engaging parent community we have at the College.

P&F Committee


Uniform Shop

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 9.30am

Monday and Wednesday: 3.00pm – 4.00pm

NB School days only. No appointment necessary.

Purchasing

Online purchases can be made via the Online Uniform Shop (https://shop.olmc.nsw.edu.au/) and all orders will be delivered to the Student Centre for collection by students. If parents/carers have completed an online purchase, please remind your student to collect the items from the Student Centre.

Uniform Fittings

Terms 1 & 4    Summer uniform

 

Terms 2 & 3    Winter uniform

Junior Winter Uniform Fittings for Year 7 2024

Appointment times are now available online from the beginning of March until early April for the junior uniform fittings. Appointments can be made online via the Uniform tab on the College website, or using the link:

 

https://www.olmc.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/uniform-shop/

Senior Winter Uniform

Tights and optional long-sleeve blouses will be available to purchase from the Uniform shop.

 

If you have any concerns regarding uniform items, please don't hesitate to contact the Uniform Shop - 8838 1275 or uniformshop@olmc.nsw.edu.au 

School Fees

School fees were due on Friday, 23 February 2024. If your account remains outstanding, please ensure that the Finance Office receives payment promptly.

Any queries on fees can be directed to the Finance Office - 8838 1214 or finance@olmc.nsw.edu.au

OLMC Finance Team