Congratulations to one of our outstanding Write a Book in a Day (WABIAD) teams, who joined us in the Library on Wednesday, 13 November to watch the official reveal of the winning book in the Middle Years division of the WABIAD competition. 

Last term, a group of OLMC students attended the UN Youth NSW Junior Leadership Summit, a day dedicated to developing young leaders and empowering them to create positive change in their communities. The event brought together students from across the …

Our public speakers have had a long list of major successes over the years and there's now slowing them down.

Despite the wet weather, our Year 9 Marine Studies students headed out to Shelly Beach, Manly, for their first snorkelling experience in natural conditions. 

We were privileged with the opportunity to represent OLMC at the Parramatta Youth Alliance inaugural meeting, held at the PHIVE building in the heart of Parramatta. Over 20 students from across the Parramatta electorate were invited to share insights on …

Join us at OLMC Parramatta for our 2026 College Open Day.

Last Thursday, the OLMC community was united in celebration and acknowledgement of the 2025 HSC students. The night was filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment as Year 12 students exhibited their hard work and talents.

Last week, the College celebrated Book Week with a variety of literary events. From trivia to the ever popular parade, library staff led the way in showcasing the College's passion for reading and dressing up.

Book now for the OLMC Parramatta Open Morning Tour.

Every year we encourage students to participate in some of the many writing competitions available to Australian high school students. Apart from being good fun, these competitions provide students with the opportunities to develop their creative and analytical skills beyond …

The Year 12 Drama HSC Showcase is a culmination of rigorous creative work and sustained commitment, comprising both a Group Performance and an Individual Project. 

Great news - the Semester 1, 2025 online edition of the OLMsCene is now available! We hope you enjoy this issue which features some fantastic student contributions and alumnae updates.

We're excited to announce that Chloe Skinner (Year 12) is a finalist in the Australian Life Photography Competition for her piece titled Purple Threshold. 

The girls’ volleyball team delivered a strong and spirited performance in their recent competition at the NSW Schools Cup. Competing in a round-robin format, the team finished 2nd in their pool, demonstrating consistent teamwork and determination throughout. 

32 enthusiastic and talented students from Years 7 to 11 proudly represented OLMC at the annual PDSSSC Dance Championships, held at the Performance Hub of St John XXIII Catholic College in June. 

The last month has seen remarkable achievements by our girls. Amariah Tamaro of Year 10 reached the State semi-final of the Plain English Public Speaking competition. Georgia Baissari of Year 8, competing against other students up to Year 10, was …

As part of Refugee Week, members of our school community gathered for a breakfast event. With over 70 in attendance, this was a wonderful opportunity to open our minds and hearts.

Warami Our Year 7 and 8 students had the privilege of welcoming award-winning illustrator and proud Bundjalung woman, Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, to our school. Charmaine is best known for her work on the beautifully illustrated and moving book on the topic …

Late last year, a new competition was launched that must rate as one of the most prestigious available for girls’ schools. Following on from the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Award for boys, a competition that has run for 90 years and …

Over 40 passionate students from Years 10, 11, and 12, along with members of ecOLMC, came together for a powerful afternoon of discussion, collaboration, and climate leadership at OLMC’s own Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) on Thursday, 22 May. 

OLMC competed at the PDSSSC Junior Soccer Championships on Friday, 30 May in Penrith.

17 of our students took part in the Evatt Model United Nations Competition, a national debating-style competition that challenges young people to step into the shoes of international diplomats, from the 5 - 26 May.

Join us for an evening of beautiful melodies and unforgettable moments.

OLMC was alive with the sound of music, tunes, melodies, ballads, symphonies, dancing, and memories at the College Variety Night on Friday, 9 May. 

A group of enthusiastic OLMC students stepped into the shoes of global leaders at the Blacktown Girls High Model United Nations (MUN) event on Sunday, 3 May. Representing countries from across the world, our students embraced the challenge of public speaking, negotiation, …

To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day, Mrs Montgomery took learning beyond the walls of the classroom and into the sunshine!

Each year, our Year 11 Art Camp at Bundanon continues to grow in creativity and impact -- and this year was no exception! 

Iris Chen (Year 9) represented NSW for the second year in a row at the National Youth Archery Competition, held in Tuggeranong over the Easter long weekend.

We are delighted to share recent golfing success from OLMC's very own, Annoushka Maikap (Year 12). 

Our Year 9 Food Technology students have been busy exploring the importance of food selection and health. As part of their studies, they recently put their skills to the test by making delicious vegetarian rice paper rolls. This practical lesson …

Students in Year 11 Design and Technology have recently submitted their first task. Based on an in-depth study of a chosen designer this task allows students to explore their creative design process. 

Our Year 9 Marine Studies students took to the water at Wentworthville Swimming Pool for their swim test this week!

Our Marine Studies students had the exciting opportunity to learn, firsthand, about boating safety from Transport for NSW - Maritime Boating Education Officers. The session provided valuable insights into essential boating rules and regulations, ensuring students understand how to stay safe on …

Courageous Advocates is a new element of the Debating and Public Speaking program at the College. Broadly, it is a series of opportunities that are mostly non-competitive which allow students of all level access to experience events which develop their …

During International Women’s Day, the library highlighted the significance of women authors and their voices in shaping our understanding of the world. Stories have the power to foster empathy, challenge perspectives, and inspire change. When students see diverse female voices …

At OLMC, writing imaginatively is a core part of English. During Term 1, all girls in Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 have been working assiduously to develop their skills in crafting polished compositions. To promote a love of writing …

It has been an eventful start to the term in the Identity space. On Friday 28 February, our ecOLMC Leaders and students participated in Clean Up Australia Day with their own Clean Up OLMC Day.

Congratulations to Annoushka Maikap who continues to excel in her golfing endeavours. Here are her recent results:  

  The Annual College Swimming Carnival took place as a Twilight event on Thursday, February 20, at the fantastic Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. The College community entered into the spirit of the day with the girls dividing their time …

Congratulations to Year 7 student Sraddha Shailesh, who was recently awarded Highly Commended in the annual Cumberland Young Writers Award for her poem, Era of Friendship.  The competition, open to students aged 8 to 18 who live in or attend school …

On Friday, 14 February, the OLMC Catherine McAuley Library was filled with literary love as we celebrated Library Lovers’ Day. Students embraced the spirit of Valentine's Day with a range of literacy-themed activities. They tested their knowledge in a 'Guess the …

We are thrilled to share that OLMC has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) as part of the 2024-2025 Environment Grants, sponsored by Teachers Mutual Bank and the IEU. These grants support sustainability …

We are delighted to share the Semester 2, 2024 edition of the OLMsCene is now available.

On Tuesday, 4 February 2025 we welcomed the Class of 2024 back for their HSC Celebration of Achievement Assembly.

At the end of 2024, the HSC Geography Class of 2025 were granted the opportunity of a four-day field trip to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, exploring ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Our annual Celebration of Achievement brings our community together to honour the outstanding accomplishments of our students. This event is a celebration of not only academic excellence, but also personal growth, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration that defines OLMC.

On Wednesday, 20 November the College organised a Soapbox event: seven of our girls presented short, sharp speeches exploring the various UN Rights of the Child. Thank you to our librarian, Mrs Gilroy, who made sure the event progressed smoothly and …

Congratulations to Claire Scanlon and Alex Simpson (Year 10), state finalists in the NSW Minister’s Young Climate and Sustainability Awards for 2024.

Over the past year, there have been a group of Year 9, 10 and 11 students who have worked tirelessly alongside several senior students requiring assistance during their trials and HSC exams. These students are part of our Student Support Team …

OLMC is proud to launch our new College hat, a significant addition to the uniform designed to protect students from the harsh Australian sun. This project, months in the making, was made possible by the generous support of the P&F, …

You are warmly invited to the opening of the OLMC Summer Exhibition, showcasing works from all Visual Arts and Photographic & Digital Media students from Years 7 - 11.

OLMC Parramatta College Open Day, 2025

There have been some outstanding achievements by our girls in Public Speaking in the last few weeks. In the last week of September, eight of our exceptional debaters and public speakers travelled to Brisbane to compete in the Australian Individual …

On Friday October 18, we hosted our annual OLMC Dance Extravaganza.

Sofia Tong of Year 10 has been declared the National Year 10 Champion in the Federal Government’s “My First Speech” competition.

We are so excited to welcome you to our Open Day on Sunday, 3 March! Providing an opportunity to see Mercy Girls in action, meet our College Principal and tour our beautiful historic campus located in the heart of Parramatta. …

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their outstanding HSC Results. Their persistence and resilience have truly paid off and they are most deserving of the accolades that will come their way. Summary of Results The College was ranked 71st …

Our Celebration of Achievement evening was held on Monday, 4 December at Quaycentre, Homebush. Celebrating the outstanding talents, skills and achievements of our students, the event provided an opportunity to come together as a Mercy community. College Principal, Lucie Farrugia, …

What a fantastic morning on Friday, 1 September as we celebrated all our fathers, grandfathers and father figures at our Father-Daughter Mass and Breakfast. There wasn’t a spare seat in the Chapel! Thanks to the P&F who put on a …

  On Thursday 24 August, the College will be held a Careers Breakfast for students in Years 10-12 and their parents. Focusing on careers within the health sector, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and exercise physiology, the event provided different perspectives on …

On 8 June our Year 10 girls spent a night at Stanwell Tops. A great time was had by all as the girls participated in activities including cart racing, abseiling, giant swing, high ropes course, a leap of faith jump …

Under the guidance of our talented Creative and Performing Arts departments, ‘The Little Mermaid’ effortlessly transported audiences into a world of imagination under the sea. The outstanding performances and seamless coordination of the cast, crew, and orchestra left no doubt …

Our annual Women in Leadership Forum held on Wednesday, 24 May was a resounding success, empowering women to reach new heights in leadership. The event, brought together accomplished female leaders from various fields to share their insights and inspire the …

Laura Carollo (Nostalgi, 1972) was announced as the 2022 Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award recipient at a College Assembly in early March.   Laura has been a member of various Girl Guides units in Sydney and a volunteer for the Girl Guides …

On Monday 15 May, we held our lovely Mother Daughter Mass.   Father Chris, held a beautiful Mass in honour of all Women who guide our Mercy Girls.   A special thank you to the P&F for the delicious afternoon …

We are thrilled to welcome our new Deputy Principal, Mr Anthony Blomfield, to our College community. Mr Blomfield has wasted no time in immersing himself in the vibrant atmosphere of OLMC. Mr Blomfield's wealth of experience and passion for education …

 

   

The Class of 2022 achieved truly outstanding results in the HSC. Our HSC graduates gathered with staff in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre for morning tea yesterday, to celebrate their hard work, dedication and achievements. The College was ranked 65th …

At a special ceremony held at the College in March 2022, the process of transferring the Canonical Sponsorship Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta from the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta to Mercy Partners, was completed. The event was attended by Sisters of Mercy, current …

Year 7, 2024 ENROLMENT INFORMATION EVENING

You are warmly invited to attend our P&F Cocktail Party on Friday, 2 September 2022. Please RSVP by clicking here 

Book week was celebrated at the College from the 20-26 August. Numerous activities were held focussing on the theme ‘Dreaming with Eyes Open’.  A beautiful Dreaming Zone was set up in the Library for our girls to come and read …

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Bernadette Grima, who was recently awarded the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence. Presented to a Year 12 student from each school in the Parramatta Diocese, the Award recognises students who witness their Catholic …

Tuesday 16 November marked the official handing over of the Brigid Shelly Building to the building contractors for the commencement of the long-anticipated works for the first stage of the College Masterplan.

On Monday 18 October 2021, the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta officially signed documentation that transferred the governance of OLMC Parramatta to Mercy Partners. The virtual event was held via Zoom and was attended by the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, representatives from …

After more than two months of homeschooling and preparation for the HSC underway, Parramatta’s top educators including OLMC's Principal, Ms Lucie Farrugia, share tips on how to survive the rest of the year.

In late July 2021, it was announced that the Sisters of Mercy of the Parramatta Congregation have unanimously chosen Mercy Partners to protect the custodianship and continuity of OLMC into the future. Here below is the announcement from Sister Mary Louise Petro, …

In mid-June, the College held its HSC Course Preference Evening. 

Mercy Girls flocked to the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre in mid-June for our first ever OLMC Careers Breakfast. 

On the evening of Wednesday 26 May, 2021, the College held our Women in Leadership Forum.

At the beginning of May, 131 girls from Years 9 and 10 successfully completed the practice and qualifying hike for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award at Camp Somerset, Colo. An International Youth Development Program, participants must learn a skill, …

On Monday, 10 May OLMC held the much-loved annual Mother-Daughter Mass. This special liturgy is a chance to give thanks for our Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts and those women who have supported us. Thank you to College Chaplain Father Walter and …

Monday 10 May, 2021

OLMC opened its doors to the community on Open Day, Sunday, 7 March 2021 to discover what makes a Mercy education at OLMC unique. Providing the chance for families to meet our new Principal, Ms Lucie Farrugia, talk to staff …

Team spirit and camaraderie were displayed at our Twilight Swimming Carnival on Thursday, 18 February at SOPAC. 

 

Dedication, optimism and resilience describe the OLMC Year 12 class of 2020.

The College Board today announced the appointment of the highly qualified and extensively experienced Catholic educator, Lucie Farrugia, as the next College Principal of OLMC Parramatta.

Our College is proud to announce that Yasmine Alwakal (Year 11) has taken the world by storm in the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Competition (WIDPSC) finishing in 10th place overall. Yasmine has achieved a remarkable result - the …

Dear OLMC Families We wish to advise that OLMC will be non-operational on Monday 10 August 2020. Students will move to remote learning on Monday. The school has been advised by NSW Health that a student attending OLMC has tested …

On Tuesday, 23 June the College held our Leaders Assembly where our 2019/20 Leaders handed over the reins to the newly appointed 2020/21 Leaders. Principal (Acting) Marie Wood, challenged our new Leaders ‘to be more and to go beyond their …

OLMC celebrated Refugee Week from 15-19 June. An annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.   A display was set up on the Chapel verandah, ‘Walk …

Approximately 430 Mercy Girls from Years 7-12 competed in the Education Perfect Languages Championships from 14-21 May. Held annually, this competition enables Language students to revise and consolidate their learning online while competing against students from both within Australia and …

Our Year 12 Mercy Girls hosted OLMC’s Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on the 15 May 2020 to support those impacted by cancer. Staff and students flocked to the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre to enjoy delicious cakes, slices, chocolates, fruit, and …

OLMC welcomed the community on Open Day, Sunday, 8 March 2020 to experience the contemporary, dynamic and inclusive learning environment offered by the College. Providing an opportunity to see the College in action, visitors flocked to the campus and were greeted …

On the 17 February, we officially welcomed our new Year 7 Mercy Girls and their families at the House Welcome Evening. A sense of community and belonging was in the air as the students received their House T-shirts and had …

This morning the College students, staff and parents united together as one, celebrated the start of the school year with our Opening Mass. College Chaplain, Father Walter Fogarty lead us in prayer, challenging us to open our hearts by first …

You are warmly invited to attend the OLMC Capital Master Plan Evening to be held from 6.00pm-7.00pm on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre. Representatives from Mayoh Architects, the architectural firm engaged, will be represented on …

The OLMC community proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2019. 39 Distinguished Achievers 13th in the State for Business Studies (Anchal Sachdeva) 2 students selected for Encore Performance and Art Express 18% achieved an ATAR above 90 …

STEM in Schools Day was held on 30 Oct October. This national event brings together STEM professionals, parliamentarians and schools to celebrate STEM careers. This year, the event highlighted Australia's global challenges - everything from our ageing population to Artificial …

Our Public Speaking Day of Excellence was on Friday, 29 November. Held in the Edith Angel Hall, many Mercy Girls and future Mercy Girls participated in the event to gain knowledge and skills to benefit them in public speaking. Impromptu …

In honour of our College’s 130th Anniversary Year, the long-awaited Catherine McAuley Sculpture was unveiled and blessed on the evening of 11 November. A joint project between the Sisters of Mercy and OLMC, the beautiful sculpture of Catherine, invites the …

World Teachers' Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and thank teachers for the important role they play both inside our classrooms and out in the community. Held internationally on 5 October, the OLMC Parents and Friends Association generously provided …

During 2019, select students from Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 Extension 1 English participated in the Writer in Residence Program. The program welcomed published author and academic, Dr Felicity Castagna, from the University of Western Sydney. Dr Castagna worked …

On the 27 November, our much-loved annual Carols in the Chapel was held in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel. Mercy musicians and singers performed beautiful renditions of many Christmas carols in this most stunning setting with beautiful acoustics. Mercy …

What a wonderful night at the College’s Celebration of Achievement Evening held on the 4 December in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre. This yearly event allows our College to celebrate the excellence, success and overwhelming happiness of the OLMC Community. …

On the 28 November, we welcomed our incoming Year 7 Mercy Girls for 2020. Acting Principal, Mrs Marie Wood welcomed the girls before they went to their House areas with their House Leaders. They spent time meeting other girls and …

On the 26 November, our College welcomed almost 150 senior citizens into the Edith Angel Hall for the Senior Citizens Concert. Coming from local retirement villages and nursing homes, it was a chance for our guests to have an early …

Early in November, 62 girls and four staff set off on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Qualifying Expedition held at Somerset Outdoor Education in Colo. Conditions were hot with a high fire danger, preventing the group from walking on …

On 4 November, 22 girls (11 teams) represented our College at the CGSSSA Aquathon held at Merrylands Pool and Park.Outstanding results were produced, including 4 of the teams finishing in the top 10 and the OLMC Junior team coming 3rd …

Our annual Father Daughter Mass was celebrated on 30 August in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Memorial Chapel. The Chapel was filled with Fathers, Grandfathers and other significant male figures who joined with the girls to celebrate Mass led by …

The OLMC community gathered on the evening of Friday, 23 August for a Showcase of the wonderful talents of our Visual Art, TAS and Dance students. The Year 12 HSC Major Works were on show in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre with …

The College’s Alumnae held its annual Reunion Day on Sunday, 22 September at the College. It was great to see over 200 ex-students gather for Mass in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel. This was followed by a luncheon in …

Mercy Day 2019 was extra special for our College this year, as we are celebrated 130 years of Mercy Education. It was a brilliant, colourful celebration of our Mercy heritage and community.  Bishop Vincent concelebrated Eucharist with the College Chaplain …

  At the end of Term 2, the Portfolio and House Leaders for 2019/2020 were announced. Congratulations to all our new leaders. Below is a complete list of the 2019/2020 Student Leadership Team. We wish you well in your Mercy leadership …

The Australian Debating and Public Speaking Titles and the Speakfest Titles held in Melbourne from the 23 September - 25 September, saw eight of out talented public speakers represent our College. A challenging and rewarding experience, the results were the best …

The College's recent production of the Wizard of Oz in early June was a great success with over 1000 tickets sold across the three nights! This was a truly special way for our community to come together to celebrate our 130th …

Mercy Girls were joined by College staff, parents, College alumnae and students from local schools in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre on Wednesday  29 May for the 2019 Women in Leadership Forum.  Four inspirational forum speakers from a variety of …

At a College Assembly in mid-May, the Alumnae Association presented the 2018 Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award to Dr Melissa Hunfalvay (1991) in recognition of her achievements. Dr Hunfalvay travelled to Australia from her home in Washington DC to accept the award.  In her speech, she …

The much-loved Mother Daughter Mass for 2019 was held in the Edith Angel Hall on the afternoon of Monday 13 May. Mercy Girls were joined by their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and significant female carers. Mercy Mum Amanda Connelly thoughtfully shared …

Venue: Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel On Monday 13 May, mothers, grandmothers aunts and other significant female carers will join Mercy Girls in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel for the much-loved annual Mother Daughter Mass.

In early May, four Mercy Girls joined Principal Stephen Walsh for a NSW Business Chamber Breakfast at Bankwest Stadium where they met Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

In April the College was delighted to learn that Roseneath Cottage, which was acquired by the College in 2016 and consequently restored, has been shortlisted for a National Trust Heritage Award.

Open Day 2019 was held on Sunday 10 March. The College estimates that well over 1600 people attended the day, which is the largest group in the past six years. Visitors had the chance to tour the College, enjoy Mercy …

Friday 8 March was International Women's Day and the College was extremely pleased to host two wonderful women to mark this important day. Professor of History at the Australian National University, Marnie Hughes-Warrington, and Board Chair of the Parramatta Women's …

In February Year 7 Mercy Girls and their families attended the House Welcome Evening. It was a chance for parents to learn about what their daughters have been achieving in their first 4 weeks of high school, learn about their …

The morning of Friday February 8 was an historic occasion with the official launch of our 130th year anniversary celebrations at the Opening College Mass. Father Walter Fogarty, College Chaplain, celebrated this historic Mass in the AMCC. At the end …

The OLMC community proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2018. 80th school in the Top 100 Sydney Morning Herald List  6th in State in Community and Family Studies 23% of students achieved an ATAR above 90 8th …

2018 marks the 20th year that OLMC has been participating in the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers initiative. Throughout December, students and staff bring in hamper items as donations. In the last week of school, these are sorted and …

On the evening of Wednesday 21, three Mercy Girls received awards at a special ceremony at the Art Gallery of NSW. The girls all won prizes in Screenshot 2018, the Art Gallery of NSW's student photography prize.  Alana Attard (Year 9) won the …

On Friday October 26, 2018,  OLMC Year 7  attended the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games at the Athletics Centre, Sydney Olympic Park. The girls were lucky enough to cheer on Mercy Girl Summer Giddings as she competed in a demonstration event …

On Friday September 20, the OLMC community celebrated the 2018 Mercy Day. This much-treasured annual celebration began, as is tradition, with a celebration of the Eucharist in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre, led by Father Walter Fogarty. Mercy Girls and …

On Sunday September 16, over 100 alumnae of the College gathered for our annual Reunion Day. Ex-students shared in a beautiful Mass in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel, where our Milestone Year Groups (those who left in 1958, 1968, …

On Wednesday August 29, the College held its second annual Women in Leadership Forum in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre. Students, families, staff, ex students and Sisters of Mercy came along to enjoy this inspirational evening which featured a panel …

On July 24, OLMC, once again, welcomed 11 students from Shonan Shira Yuri High School. Students from this high school have been visiting our College for the past 25 years. The students are hosted by OLMC families. Shonan students attended …

Students were welcomed back to Term 3 with a newly refurbished set of classrooms in the Brigid Shelley building! This redesigned learning space will be used in Semester 2 by Mathematics, Commerce, English and Science students from Years 7-12. The …

On Tuesday June 26 the College held a very inspirational Leadership Assembly where the 2017/2018 Student Leadership Team were thanked and the recently announced 2018/2019 team were inducted into their new roles. Portfolio Leaders were announced on June 20 and …

On Thursday June 7 and Friday June 8, audiences packed the Edith Angel Hall for the 2018 Variety Night which, this year, was a series of fantastic performances in the theme of Timewarp. The performances were of the usual high …

On Friday June 1, the College held its annual Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics.  The track and field competitors enjoyed participating at the arena in cool conditions. It was great to see that the OLMC spirit overflowing with …

On Monday May 14, OLMC held its 2018 Mother Daughter Mass in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel. It was a beautiful community celebration and a chance to give thanks for our mothers. Thank you to the P&F and the …

Over the first few weeks of Term 1, four House Welcome Evenings were held at the College. The evenings were a chance for families and students to learn about the their House including its history behind the name and its …

During April, ex-student Alexandra Hulley won a Silver Medal at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Alexandra graduated from the College in 2015 and was the Sports Leader in Year 12. She competed at the state, national and international …

Wellbeing Week 2018 continued on the strong tradition of this much-loved College event with activities for students and staff to help people focus on their wellbeing.  The week-long series of events and initiatives are aimed at highlighting the importance of …

On March 25 Mercy Girls were part of a program marking the Centenary of ANZAC.  Soil will be gathered from 1670 sites around NSW, including from here in Parramatta, to rest at Hyde Park War Memorial.  Mercy Girls collected the …

On Sunday March 11, OLMC welcomed over 1000 visitors to the 2018 Open Day. Over 500 Mercy Girls acted as building tour guides and provided assistance throughout the day. Staff were busy at subject displays and assisting in a variety …

For the first time in the history of Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, two women have been awarded the Annual Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award.  Jenny Da Rin and Jacquie Scott accepted their awards at a special College assembly on …

On Tuesday February 6, the College welcomed back  well over 50 Mercy Girls from the Class of 2017 for the HSC High Achievers Assembly. The girls were presented with a certificate on stage in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre, then …

In the Year of Excellence at OLMC Parramatta, the Class of 2017 has achieved fantastic results in the HSC, truly embracing the College’s philosophy to expand beyond what we know we can be. 76th school in NSW in SMH top …

On the evening of Tuesday November 28, the College celebrated our much-loved annual Carols in the Chapel in the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Memorial Chapel.  Mercy Girls and their families joined College staff for this beautiful evening of music and …

Christmas is well and truly at OLMC with a number of fundraising and festive activities happening!In early November, Year 7 girls got into the spirit of Christmas by decorating the Student Centre. As per the annual tradition, the College community …

On Monday November 6, Mercy Girls flocked to Kavanagh Place at recess to find out their allocated Homerooms and Houses for 2018! Director of Pastoral Care Anne-Maree Donnelly says its an exciting time in OLMC history as the College transitions …

On Saturday November 4, the College welcomed over 300 future Mercy community members to the Year 7, 2018 Allwell Testing and Parent Information Morning. The dreary weather could not dampen the spirits of both the future Mercy Girls and their …

In the September holidays, 39 students and 6 staff travelled to the USA for the OLMC Art, Design and Dance Tour.  It was a wonderful learning experience where students immersed themselves in the culture and history of another country.  Some …

In mid October, Principal Stephen Walsh, Claire Thomas our Director of Mission, Sister Ailsa Mackinnon and Elizabeth Grady from Mercy Works travelled to Vanuatu to explore the potential of an immersion program for our Year 11 students. They were hosted …

As part of Mercy Day celebrations in September at OLMC, it was announced that the 2017/2018 beneficiary of Mercy Tree donations would be the House of Welcome, a Sydney-based organisation run by St Francis Social Services which provides assistance to …

Congratulations to the following Year 11 Mercy Girls who have been announced as the 2017/20148 Leadership Team: HEAD GIRL: Rita WehbeASSISTANT HEAD GIRL: Trinity DonaSRC PRESIDENT: Gillian Le MotteeSRC VICE PRESIDENT: Johanna CharlesCREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS: Shayna Correa & Laura …

On Friday September 15, OLMC Parramatta celebrated our 128th Mercy Day in the College’s newest building, the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre. The day began with a dialogue between students, staff, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD, Pastoral Worker …

On Wednesday September 6, the College welcomed prospective Mercy Girls and their families for the September Open Morning Tour. On a beautiful Spring morning, they toured the College, saw a Mercy education in action and learnt about the many ways …

On Friday September 1, 2017, fathers, grandfathers and uncles filled the Mother Mary Clare Dunphy Chapel for annual Father Daughter Mass - a special time of reflection and a chance to give thanks for those men who have walked with their daughters and …

Four inspirational forum speakers challenged women to embrace all opportunities and to back themselves at the inaugural OLMC Women in Leadership Forum on Wednesday August 23, 2017 in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre at OLMC. Linda Burney MP, Shadow Minister …

From Monday August 14 until Friday August 18 2017, OLMC held the inaugural Sustainability Week! An initiative of the EcOLMC group, the week included a number of activities including a screening of War on Waste (with cookies for sale), a …

On Friday July 28, we welcomed back our Year 12, 2016 girls for the Alumnae Welcome event.  It was great to see so many familiar smiling faces as the girls caught up with each other, spoke to their teachers, picked …

Last Thursday July 27, the College was delighted to hold one of the first Sydney events of the Chinese Cultural Festival. Year 7 enjoyed a wonderful concert in the Edith Angel Hall from visiting performers, with a number of dancers …

In recent years, the OLMC community has been reflecting and acting on reducing our carbon footprint and waste. In the spirit of stewardship and sustainability in the College, the EcOLMC group requested ‘paper only’ blue bins. These 8 blue bins …

It is with great excitement that we announce that OLMC is undertaking the production of a special book about the history of the College to celebrate 130 years of Mercy education. The book will be available for purchase in late …

On Friday July 28, 2017, Year 12 2016 are invited to come back to their Alma Mater for a special event. The Mercy Girls will be officially welcomed to the Alumnae, have the chance to see the new Ailsa Mackinnon …

Held this year in the first week of June, Wellbeing Week at OLMC saw students and staff join in a series of events and initiatives aimed at highlighting the importance of cultivating positive mental and physical health and wellbeing. Inaugurated …

On Friday May 26 the annual Athletics Carnival was held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Warm Up Track. The College community, once again, entered enthusiastically into the spirit of the day. The track and field competitors enjoyed participating at …

Variety Night 2017 took place in the College's Edith Angel Hall on Monday May 22 and Tuesday May 23 - to a full house of music and dance enthusiasts! Over 100 girls took to the stage in the impressive spectacular, …

On the afternoon of Monday May 15, 2017,  over 380 mothers, grandmothers, aunts, female carers joined Mercy Girls for the much-loved annual Mother Daughter Mass. This year, due to an increase in numbers, the Mass was held in the new …

On the afternoon of Friday April 28, EcOLMC, the cocurricular group dedicated to raising sustainability awareness, held their movie night, showing Before the Flood in the Edith Angel Hall after school. Two Mercy Girls who attended - share their thoughts: "We all …

The April Holiday Mercy Music & Performance Academy workshops were a great chance to develop musical talents and meet new friends! Students had the chance to collaborate in an ensemble setting, meet like-minded musicians and development their skills, technique and …

Australia’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu, Ms Jenny Da Rin, returned to her Alma Mater on Thursday March 30, to speak with Year 11 students and meet with staff and the College Leadership Team. Ms Da Rin is in Sydney as …

On Tuesday March 21, the College held the 2019 Year 7 Enrolment Evening. Hundreds of future parents and Mercy Girls came along to the evening, toured the College site, enjoyed OLMC hospitality and heard from key members of the College …

On Tuesday March 14, 2017, ex-student Janice Kerrison was awarded the 2016 Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award at a special assembly in the Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre.  Hailing from the OLMC class of 1956, Janice Kerrison (nee Duck) completed her nursing …

On Sunday March 12 the College held the 2017 Open Day, welcoming one of the biggest crowds of visitors seen in recent years. Over 400 of our students assisted throughout the day running guided tours of the facilities, worked in …

On Wednesday March 8, Senator Deborah O’Neil, Shadow Assistant Minister for Innovation and the Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health spoke at a special lunchtime International Women’s Day event at OLMC. Mercy Girls, Sisters of Mercy and OLMC parents all …

The Annual College Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday February 23, at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, as a Twilight carnival. The College community entered into the spirit of the day with the girls dividing their time between competitive events …

On Friday February 17, the new Ailsa Mackinnon Community Centre at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta was officially opened by Dr Anne Bunde – Birouste and blessed by the Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFMConv DD, Bishop of …

PDHPE Teacher Amanda Farrugia has led the GWS Western Sydney team into the first ever season of the Women's League in that code.  Being named captain was a total shock, according to Amanda. "It was a complete surprise but then …

On Australia Day 2017 17-year-old Gabriella Wehbe was named Young Parramatta Citizen of the Year from more than 50 nominees.  Gabriella completed her HSC at the College while undergoing treatment for a rare cancer: metastic alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. “It was a …

Congratulations to all those involved in Symphony under the Stars in Parramatta on Saturday January 28. We had a large number of current students and Alumnae involved in playing as part of The Emerging Artists Ensemble. The Ensemble played wonderfully …

The 2016 HSC Class has achieved impressive results with State rankings improved from last year and multiple girls placing at the top of their cohorts for individual subjects:   Top 100 School (97th)  Top ATAR of 99.75 12th Top Catholic …