From the Principal
From the Principal
From the Principal
The Higher School Certificate commenced last week for our Year 12 students. It brings back vivid memories when I sat for my exams. I recall being nervous at perhaps not being able to realise my childhood dream of becoming a teacher. As in my situation, all things happen with good reason and I would like our girls to be assured that we recognise at OLMC that the hard work has been done and will come to fruition. Learning at school after 13 years has come to an end and as long as they have achievable goals, they will soar.
The Higher School Certificate, although sometimes is seems like the ‘be all and end all’, is not life-defining. It is the individual who sets the pathway for the rest of their life. As long as every student has passions and goals, I have no hesitation in saying that our Mercy Girls will achieve – whatever that may look like. As a cohort, this group of girls has made a positive impression and they have worked hard to contribute to the College. I have no doubt their hard work ethic, and their level of compassion and care, will see them with limitless opportunities beyond the Mercy Gates.
Ms Lucie Farrugia
Principal
Teaching And Learning
Year 7 Science
Year 7 Science
Year 7 Mercy Girls are learning about the Structure of the Earth as part of their Science topic ‘Third rock from the Sun.’ As part of this topic, students worked in groups to create their own models representing the different layers of the earth. Models are an important aspect of science as they help people visualise concepts.
'In Science, we have been learning about the Earth’s structure. The layers of the earth are the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core. My class created models of the earth showing the different sizes of the layers. Some of us used styrofoam, cake, playdough, clay and syrup. Our models were to be as accurate as possible to the inside of the earth, giving us a fun way to understand and learn about the different layers of earth.'
Shalini Kanagasundaram (Year 7)
Dance Extravaganza
Dance Extravaganza
On Friday, 21 October, Elective Dance students and the Co-Curricular Dance Ensembles will be performing in the OLMC Dance Extravaganza. This is a showcase of the works they have developed over the course of this year. The event is free and will commence at 6:00pm in the Edith Angel Hall. We hope to see you there!
Student Wellbeing
Identity
Prayer for HSC Students
Prayer for HSC Students
As our Year 12 students continue with their HSC, we keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Creator God, we bring before you our HSC students.
Give them the gifts of wisdom, right judgement, knowledge and courage.
Bless them with calm hearts and clarity of mind as they sit for their exams.
May they be affirmed in their efforts and may they know that you are there with them.
We pray that they will stay calm under pressure and work to the best of their ability.
May they feel your loving presence in their lives, now and always,
and may they be strengthened by the prayerful support of us, their school community.
Amen
Senior Retreat
Senior Retreat
Year 11 students attended their Senior Retreat at Lake Macquarie last week. They enjoyed the time away with friends and were afforded the opportunity for prayer, reflection, community building and lots of fun! Students engaged enthusiastically in all of the planned activities and were respectful to each other, taking advantage of the time away prior to the commencement of the HSC studies.
Thank you to the staff who accompanied the students to Lake Macquarie. It is a big commitment but also a very rewarding one.
Mrs Gabby Scanlon
Director of Identity
OLMC Connect
Debating and Public Speaking
Debating and Public Speaking
Upcoming Events
This weekend, 12 of our students will be competing in various events at the IGSA Festival of Speech at Pymble Ladies College. These events range from Prepared Speaking, Poetry Readings and others as well as an innovative addition this year, Soapbox Speaking. The girls have been preparing very well and are sure to be highly competitive. A full report will follow in the next edition of Parragraph.
Over the next week, seven students will participate in the first round heats of the UN Voice competition where entrants need to propose an original solution to a current social issue. Competitors not only deliver their speech but are then questioned by a panel about aspects of their solution.
Christopher Ostrowski
Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator
Sport
Sport
NSW All Schools Athletics
The NSW All Schools Athletics Championships were held at SOPAC from 24-27 September.
OLMC was represented by Alexandra Kostis, Matilda Webb, Claire Giffney, Eleni Mestousis and Lucie Francis. Well done to all the girls on their results.
Congratulations to Matilda Webb who competed in the 13 years 3km walk and won gold! Congratulations also go to Lucie Francis who competed in the 16 years 2km Steeplechase and finished second!
Both girls have now qualified to compete at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Adelaide from 9-11 December. Best of luck girls!
Stuart Guthrie
Sports Coordinator
College Notices
Mercy Futures - Relationships and Nature
Mercy Futures - Relationships and Nature
