Alumnae October 2024

2024 Alumnae Reunion Day

Our annual Alumnae Reunion Day was heartwarming, bringing together alumnae from milestone years spanning 1954 to 2014. The day began with a beautiful Mass in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Memorial Chapel, reflecting on shared memories and the values instilled during school days. After the service, laughter and stories filled the halls as alumnae enjoyed a guided tour down memory lane. The event concluded with a delightful high tea at Club Parramatta, where old friends reconnected and new memories were made.

CLICK HERE for more photos.

Class Reunions

Is 2025 a milestone anniversary for your class? Do you want to plan a class reunion in 2025?

We're here to help you connect with your fellow classmates and promote your reunion. Feel free to get in touch with our Registrar & Community Engagement Manager, Julie McIntyre julie.mcintyre@olmc.nsw.edu.au

Careers Event

In June, the Alumnae Association proudly sponsored the Alumnae Careers Breakfast. This event provides our senior students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the personal experiences and career paths of four successful alumnae:

Melissa Troon (McGovern, 1989) - Station Officer/Intensive Care Paramedic, NSW Ambulance

Stephanie Mifsud (2004) - Environment and Sustainability Manager, Sydney Metro West

Rebecca Merhi (2013) - Sous Chef, The Star Sydney

Shani Tarrant (2017) - Registered Nurse, currently studying Midwifery, Westmead Hospital

Thank you for the generosity of these amazing alumnae. If you would like to engage with your alma mater by participating in a future Careers event, please contact our Registrar & Community Engagement Manager, Julie McIntyre julie.mcintyre@olmc.nsw.edu.au

Notice of 2024 Alumnae Association AGM

The 21st OLMC Alumnae Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 7pm in the College Library and via Zoom.

AGENDA

Ratification of the Minutes from the 2023 AGM;
Reports from the President, Treasurer and College Principal; and
Any General Business specifically raised by a member prior to the meeting.

CLICK HERE to register your attendance by Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Once registered, you will receive more details. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you would like to raise any business, please contact the Secretary alumnae@olmc.nsw.edu.au (using “AGM” in the subject line).

The President’s Report will be available on the College website after the AGM. Full documentation, including Financial Reports, can be provided upon request.

Andrea Kohler (Class of 1983)
OLMC Alumnae Association
Secretary/Treasurer

Alumnae Scholarship

The College offers OLMC Scholarships for students who have accepted a place in Year 7, 2026. In addition to Scholarships for General Excellence, Performing Arts and Sports, we remind our alumnae of the Alumnae Scholarship - open only to a daughter, granddaughter, or great-granddaughter of an OLMC Alumnae.

Applications open: Monday, 21 October 2024 CLICK HERE

Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award

The Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award is awarded each year to an outstanding ex-student. Introduced in 2009, the award is a way of acknowledging and celebrating the great achievements of the OLMC Alumnae community. An ex-student may nominate another ex-student for the Award by submitting a written nomination to the Principal.

Click here to read more about the Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award, past recipients, and how you can nominate an ex-student.

Foundation

Leave a Legacy for Future Generations

The Foundation supports the College and the needs of our students through which contributions and donations are directed and funds distributed. This financial support is essential to the continued success of the College.

The Foundation activities are focused on supporting the College’s Scholarship Fund, Bursary Fund, College Building Fund, as well as its philanthropic support of the Mercy Tree Gift Fund. In addition, the Foundation supports Major Gifts programs and Capital Works projects.

Mission

The Foundation was established to ensure donors’ funds are well-directed to financially support the College in its commitment to excellence in Mercy education, now and into the future.

Foundation Objectives

There are a number of ways in which you can support the College through the Foundation:

1 Scholarship Fund
2 Bursary Fund
3 College Building Fund
4 Gifts in Wills
6 Capital Gifts

CLICK HERE for more information or contact our Director of Advancement, Susan Giacomelli susan.giacomelli@olmc.nsw.edu.au

Support the 2024 Mercy Tree Gift Fund Beneficiary: The Maucatar Health Project, Timor-Leste

Maucatar, a remote mountainous region, faces severe malnutrition, limited clean water, and high mortality rates. Mercy Works, in partnership with the Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy, is working to improve health services for 22 villages through outreach and education.

Your donation will help fund:

1. Mobile Health Clinics providing treatment, disease prevention education, and training village health volunteers.

2. Dental Hygiene Programs teaching children about oral health and nutrition, while offering screenings and supplies.

Help us make a difference. Donate today!

Update your details

CLICK HERE to update your details on our database.

Please forward this email to any girls you are still in contact with from your time at the College, so they too can update their details and stay connected to their alma mater.

Update your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn is a great way to stay connected to other alumnae and build your network.

If you have a LinkedIn account, please ensure in the education tab that you selected the Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta option that shows the new navy and white OLMC Parramatta crest.

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