Mercy News
Harmony Day
29 March 2018
Mercy College celebrated Harmony Day on Wednesday 21 March. The College was a sea of orange in support of Australia’s cultural diversity. Glennon Gardens was host to the Harmony Day festival at lunchtime. Students could sample foods from around the globe including curry, yaki soba, snails and cannoli. Entertainment was provided by the Japanese drumming group - Okinawa Eisa.
Interact Easter Appeal
28 March 2018
Thirty Mercy students visited St Francis of Assisi Nursing Home on Tuesday as part of our annual Interact Easter Appeal. Students spent time chatting to both the residents and staff as they moved through the home handing out eggs. Thank you to all the families that donated to this appeal. It has been so successful that we have been able to distribute eggs to several other support agencies and shelters.
One Million Stars
27 March 2018
At the beginning of last year, the Mercy College community contributed to the One Million Stars to End Violence project by weaving stars. These stars, along with thousands and thousands of others from around the world, were sent down to Brisbane to be part of a massive installation at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Mercy College has its own installation to coincide with the Games, a beautiful waterfall of stars in the College library. The One Million Stars to End Violence project is a way of bringing people together to support each other, every single day. It promotes a message of light and love in the world, not hate and darkness, and was inspired by Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. The stars represent peace and solidarity.
Serving Others
26 March 2018
On Saturday afternoon a group of Mercy College students had the privilege of serving afternoon tea at the Regional CWL Fashion Parade and Cent Sales, with all funds raised going to the St. Vincent de Paul Youth Services. It was a great experience and I enjoyed it immensely. Serving others in the community is extremely rewarding and I was able to talk with some of the ladies and hear a couple of people speak on topics such as the services available in Mackay, especially those provided by the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Auslan Club
24 March 2018
In 2016, Mercy College Signing Choir was established. I was very proud of the students’ achievements during that time. This year we decided to become a Club with a different structure to cater for the growing number of students interested in learning Auslan. We have 55 students from Years 7 to 10, who signed up.
On 23 May we will be participating in the Auslan version of the National Simultaneous Storytime, then two days later we will be signing the National Anthem for the School ANZAC Assembly.
Student Led Conferences
23 March 2018
In the Student Led format, students lead the conference while the teacher facilitates. The student invites both teacher and parents to sit down and discuss his or her reflections on goals, achievements and their general progress.
Student Led Conferences encourage students to accept responsibility for their academic progress.
When students reflect on their learning, celebrate strengths and identify areas for growth, they take ownership of their learning and are more likely to stay focused.
Student Led Conferences are an opportunity for students to be accountable for their learning and behaviour and ask for the support they may require from teachers and parents.
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03 November 2017Mo Bro's and Sista's
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25 October 2017Run for MI Life
22 October 2017AFL State Titles
19 October 2017AMT Math Competition
18 October 2017Touch Footy
11 October 201771st Eisteddfod
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21 September 2017Getting Creative
20 September 2017Mercy in Action Award
12 September 2017Mass, Opening & Celebration
09 September 2017Run AS 1
31 August 2017Dress Up Day
29 August 2017Young Women in Science
27 August 2017Inter-school Debating
24 August 2017Chess Lords
22 August 2017French Speaking Competition
19 August 2017Catholic Education Week
01 August 2017Lawns Bowled Over
29 July 2017Student Achievement
18 July 2017Literature Festival
16 July 2017NAIDOC Week
12 July 2017New Library Imminent
23 June 2017Days for Girls Packs
19 June 2017Signing Choir
16 June 2017Cheer Leading Competition
15 June 2017Mountain Bike National Championships
05 June 2017Photography Workshop
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31 May 2017Acts Camp
26 May 2017House Day
25 May 2017Bikeathon 2017
22 May 2017Mountain Bike Championships
19 May 2017Chess News
16 May 2017Relay for Life
15 May 2017Bring It On - Over
10 May 2017Enrolment Evening
07 May 20172017 Cross Country
26 April 2017Work Experience
20 April 2017Cookies for Kindness
16 April 2017Easter Egg Visit
12 April 2017Mercy Futsal League
13 March 2017Strike a Pose
09 March 2017Dream Big Project
05 March 2017Swimming Carnival
01 March 2017Get Involved
28 February 2017Developing Leaders
27 February 2017Interact Up and Running
26 February 2017Mercy Signs for Cowboys
17 February 2017Justice @ Mercy
16 February 2017Vinnies Valentine
15 February 2017Robotic Fun
12 February 2017Catholic Education at Mercy
30 January 2017"Nice to Meet you Mondays"
29 January 2017Year 7 Candle Ceremony
25 January 2017Year 10 Semi-Formal
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21 November 2016National Futsal
19 November 2016Kindness Calendar
17 November 2016Competition Winner
15 November 2016Academic Awards Night
11 November 2016Special Children's Christmas Party
09 November 2016Olympic Sports Night
03 November 2016Eisteddfod Wrap
24 October 2016Fashion Design Award
16 October 2016Gold Award
15 October 2016Eisteddfod
13 October 2016Mercy Mountain Biking
05 October 2016Cultural Awards Night
16 September 2016Artspace Visit
14 September 2016Mercy Joins the Fight
12 September 2016New Mercy Library
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03 September 2016Festival of Fashion
02 September 2016Earth Science Excursion
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16 July 2016New Caledonia Tour
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09 November 2015No Standing - Only Dancing
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03 November 2015Lifesaving Carnival
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10 October 2015Cultural Awards
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29 August 2015Eungella Field Trip
26 August 2015Townsville Careers Trip
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21 August 2015Daniel Morcombe Talk
19 August 2015Inter-School Chess
17 August 2015NQ Schools Futsal Comp
15 August 2015A Chance to Share
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04 August 2015Catholic Education Week
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24 July 2015New Buildings
23 July 2015Lunchbox Concert
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17 July 2015
Today is the first day students get to utilise Mercy College's new computer lab. The computer lab has been upgraded with funky new desks and 30 iMac computers. The iMacs are dual boot, so they can be started up in either Windows or Apple's operating system. The teacher sits at the back of the room and their monitor is projected onto a large projector screen at the front of the room, so students can easily follow along.