Mercy News
Leader in Me Binders
05 November 2019
"These journals provide the year 10s with a memory book detailing every fantastic experience they’ve had at Mercy. It is also a tool that helps develop the Mercy values and leadership." Noah Taylor - Year 10.
“For the 3 years that we have been doing the Leader In Me binders I have enjoyed writing all my thoughts, dreams and achievements. I think introducing the binders to Mercy was a great idea as it’s something we can look over and think about our time at Mercy. For the younger grades it shows them what leadership is and how to show leadership.” Leandra Jean - Year 10.
Cultural Dinner
02 November 2019
On Monday 11 November the Cultural Department had their annual Christmas Dinner and Farewell for Year 10 students. It was the perfect opportunity to give students their Gold, Silver and Bronze Cultural Awards and celebrate the successful year we have had as a department!
Money Challenge
18 October 2019
Planning a career path, weekly budgeting, choosing a credit card, investing in superannuation…adulting is a tough gig! Lucky we’ve got your back.
This year we had over 80 students participate in the Suncorp ESSI Money Challenge; an interactive, online financial literacy game. The Challenge is based on a ‘virtual reality’ where students experience and develop an understanding of how decisions can have impacts on their financial situation. The game encourages students to practice real life financial transactions in a safe and challenging way, exploring concepts in the areas of Earning, Saving, Spending and Investing.
See what they had to say about the game…
“The game has taught me to work your way up in jobs. If you need experience for a job, do it as soon as possible so you can get that better earning job.”
“A lesson I learnt from the Challenge is to always be careful of scammers!”
Eisteddfod
16 October 2019
On Tuesday 15 October the Mercy College Ensembles competed at the annual Mackay Eisteddfod. It was a tough competition with all of the local schools presenting some incredible ensemble work. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication that each ensemble has displayed over the year, leading up to this important event on the Cultural Calendar. Congratulations to our ensemble tutors: Mrs Chelsea Jansen, Mrs Carmen Bennett, Mr Tim McClelland and Mr Samuel Bauer for their tireless efforts.
Results:
Handbells Ensemble – Highly Commended
Strings Ensemble – 1st Place
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04 September 2019Environment Center
03 September 2019Cricket Heats Up
02 September 2019Australian Representative
22 August 2019Orchestra & Band Comp
21 August 2019Democracy & Media
20 August 2019Interschool Chess
20 August 2019Minecraft Edu
15 August 2019Justice @ Mercy
13 August 2019CQ Jazz Festival
08 August 2019Air Force Visit
06 August 2019Literature Festival
04 August 2019Cookies for Kindness
02 August 2019Human Powered Vehicles
01 August 2019Court House
21 July 2019Music Camp
18 July 2019Vicky Wilson Championships
15 July 2019Drum Corps & Cheer
12 July 2019QISSN Carnival
10 July 2019Justice @ Mercy
04 July 2019League Grand Finals
21 June 2019Refugee Week
16 June 2019Retreat Reflections
12 June 2019Beach Clean Up
10 June 2019Mercy Hour
05 June 2019Kindness Cookies
04 June 2019Year 9 Aged Care Visit
03 June 2019Auslan Club
29 May 2019Netball Clinic
28 May 2019Bikeathon
27 May 2019Youth Pilgrimage
21 May 2019Mums and Huns High Tea
15 May 2019Japan Tour
12 May 2019Enrolment Evening
10 May 2019Human Powered Vehicles
06 May 2019Whitsunday Futsal
02 May 2019ANZAC Ceremony
27 April 2019Interact Easter Appeal
19 April 2019Staff Leadership PD
17 April 2019Zonta Cushion Assembly Day
01 April 2019Pindar Gives Lent 100%
30 March 2019Eco-Schools Award
29 March 2019Auslan - Cutters V Capras
27 March 2019Aged Care Visit
26 March 2019Pindar Money Spell
23 March 2019Great Barrier Reef Threats
22 March 2019International Women's Day Lunch
19 March 2019World Day of Prayer
08 March 2019Gold Coast Suns Clinic
08 March 2019Ash Wednesday
07 March 2019Reading Buddies
06 March 2019Aquatics Carnival
05 March 2019Opening Mass
21 February 2019Committee Sign On
20 February 2019Staff Photography Workshop
19 February 2019Student Leadership Conference
10 February 2019Justice @ Mercy
08 February 2019After School Tutoring
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19 November 2018Teacher V Student Chess
16 November 2018Down to Business
16 November 2018Class Performance
12 November 2018Helping our Seafarers
07 November 2018Workshop Madness
05 November 2018Cheer Festival
04 November 2018The Deadly Ninja
01 November 2018Interact Committee
31 October 2018Eisteddfod Success
28 October 2018Shiver Me Timbers
16 October 2018Encouragement Award
12 October 2018Soccer Update
09 October 2018Dads and Lads Fishing
20 September 2018Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
20 September 2018Science Activities
18 September 2018Book Art
17 September 2018Work Experience
14 September 2018Cultural Awards Evening
06 September 2018Book Week
03 September 2018Compassion, Hope, Justice
02 September 2018ACTS Camp 2018
29 August 2018Birthing Kits
22 August 2018International Handbell Syposium
20 August 2018Rock Pop Mime
07 August 2018Lunch Box Concert
05 August 2018Whitsunday Voices
02 August 2018Justice@Mercy
01 August 2018Athletics Carnival
31 July 2018Cowboys V Dragons
24 July 2018Cultural Tour 2018
15 July 2018Ready ... 1, 3, 5, 7
10 July 2018Bikeathon Winners
27 June 2018Robotics Competition
26 June 2018Environmental Committe
25 June 2018Capturing Cape Hillsborough
17 June 2018Inter-school Chess
13 June 2018Student Retreats
10 June 2018Interschool Mountain Biking
07 June 2018AFL Titles
05 June 2018Ambassador Conference
04 June 2018Visual Art
03 June 2018Remembrance Ceremony
30 May 2018Wetlands to Crime Scene
29 May 2018House Day
23 May 2018Bikeathon
21 May 2018Youth Pilgrimage
21 May 2018Justice @ Mercy Visits CASA
17 May 2018NQ Games Opening Ceremony
09 May 2018Enrolment Evening
04 May 2018Whitsunday Futsal
29 April 2018Library ANZAC Display
26 April 2018ANZAC Ceremony & March
26 April 2018Cross Country
20 April 2018Harmony Day
29 March 2018Interact Easter Appeal
28 March 2018One Million Stars
27 March 2018Serving Others
26 March 2018Auslan Club
24 March 2018Student Led Conferences
23 March 2018Mercy Futsal League
20 March 2018Bake for Compassion
15 March 2018eSports Tournament
12 March 2018Footy in Paradise
06 March 2018Photo Club
04 March 2018Chess Champs
28 February 2018Getting Our Street On
25 February 2018Swimming Carnival
22 February 2018Valentines Day
16 February 2018Ash Wednesday
14 February 2018Academic Awards
11 February 2018Opening Mass
08 February 2018Cultural Program
28 January 2018Mercy Futsal League
27 January 2018Leaders in the Making
23 January 2018Bright-eyed & Bushy Tailed
22 January 2018Year 9 Leadership Camp
01 December 2017Year 7 and 8 Week
30 November 2017Year 10 Awards Night
18 November 2017Sports Awards Night
14 November 2017Dam Dark 2017
03 November 2017Mo Bro's and Sista's
02 November 2017Rotary Fair
29 October 2017Interact Committee
25 October 2017Run for MI Life
22 October 2017AFL State Titles
19 October 2017AMT Math Competition
18 October 2017Touch Footy
11 October 201771st Eisteddfod
09 October 2017Lawn Bowls
02 October 2017Mercy Day
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
03 June 2017Standing in Solidarity
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
25 November 2016Christmas Hampers
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
07 September 2016Jersey for Organ Donation Day
03 September 2016Festival of Fashion
02 September 2016Earth Science Excursion
29 August 2016Young Women in Science
26 August 2016Interschool Chess
19 August 2016Clean Up Mackay
17 August 2016eSports Turns One
14 August 2016Japanese Speech Contest
13 August 2016ACTS Camp
06 August 2016Heart of Mercy
01 August 2016Humanities Trip
29 July 2016Rock Pop Mime
25 July 2016Skip Class & Read
18 July 2016Pyjama Day
16 July 2016New Caledonia Tour
15 July 2016Starting with a Bang!
11 July 2016Melbourne Study Tour
04 July 2016Interhouse Athletics Carnival
28 June 2016Gigs, Gigs and more Gigs
15 June 2016Retreats, Camp, Reflection
14 June 2016Mindful May
07 June 2016Blessing & Opening
28 May 2016Relay for Life
27 May 2016Work Placement Term 2
24 May 2016CAT Competition Results
23 May 2016Bikeathon 2016
18 May 2016Mountain Biking
16 May 2016Music Ministry
16 May 2016Business Week
12 May 2016House Day 2016
01 May 2016Cultural Tour 2016
29 April 2016Whitsunday Futsal
26 April 2016Easter Appeal
15 April 2016Ride to School Fridays
07 April 2016Cross Country
02 April 2016Work Placement Term 1
17 March 2016International Women's Day
13 March 2016Mercy Futsal League
10 March 2016Mercy Choir On Song
09 March 2016Mercy Choir On-Song
08 March 2016Swimming Carnival
28 February 2016Gardiner Chess Compeitition
22 February 2016Opening Mass
19 February 2016Interact 2016
07 February 2016Building Upgrades
03 February 2016Candle Ceremony
31 January 2016Year 7's First Day
27 January 2016Christmas Hampers
27 November 2015Year 10 Semi Formal
26 November 2015“It’s 99% Perspiration”
18 November 2015Speech & Awards Evening
12 November 2015Sports Awards Night
09 November 2015No Standing - Only Dancing
08 November 2015High Five Everyone!
03 November 2015Lifesaving Carnival
26 October 2015And That's a Wrap
24 October 2015Humanities Comes Alive!
20 October 2015Australian #1
13 October 20152015 Eisteddfod
12 October 2015Brisbane Touch Carnival
10 October 2015Cultural Awards
13 September 2015African Art Exhibition
09 September 2015Soccer Success
08 September 2015Mercy Roars for Wellbeing
05 September 2015Festival of Fashion
29 August 2015Eungella Field Trip
26 August 2015Townsville Careers Trip
23 August 2015Navy Bell Helicopter Visits Mercy
21 August 2015Daniel Morcombe Talk
19 August 2015Inter-School Chess
17 August 2015NQ Schools Futsal Comp
15 August 2015A Chance to Share
10 August 2015Rock Pop Mime
04 August 2015Catholic Education Week
02 August 2015Catholic v State – Titanic Struggle!
30 July 2015New Caledonia Trip
24 July 2015Lunchbox Concert
23 July 2015New Buildings
23 July 2015Pyjama Day
22 July 2015Whitsunday Voices
21 July 2015New Computer Lab
17 July 2015Cheer & Dance Competition
24 June 2015Brisbane Careers Trip
22 June 2015House Day
20 June 2015State Science Award
19 June 2015State Science Award
17 June 2015Inter-School Chess
09 June 2015Wetland Excursion
06 June 2015Languages ELP
04 June 2015Students Mean Business
26 May 2015Relay For Life
24 May 2015Military Museum Tour
23 May 2015Enrolment Information Evening
22 May 2015Qld Ballet Visit
12 May 2015Mother's Day Celebration
11 May 2015Mindfulness at Mercy
09 May 2015Capricornia League Trials
07 May 2015Quandong Art Camp
29 April 2015ANZAC Commemoration
28 April 2015ANZAC Memorial Wall
27 April 2015Paper Planes
01 April 2015Jungle Safari
29 March 2015School's Futsal Competition
29 March 2015Geography Excursion
28 March 2015Regional Choir Festival
27 March 2015Harmony Week
21 March 2015Work Placement Term 1
19 March 2015Teens Tackling Climate Change
17 March 2015Interact Club Underway
13 March 2015Inter-school Chess
05 March 2015Swimming Carnival
02 March 2015Welcome New Staff
07 February 20152015 College Captains
05 February 2015Vinnies Chistmas Hampers
28 November 2014Science Reef Trip
25 November 2014Awards Night Winners
15 November 2014Special Children's Christmas Party
10 November 2014Mackay Eisteddfod
28 October 2014Run for MI Life
25 October 2014State Chess Finals
23 October 2014Choir Champions
15 October 2014Mercy Day
19 September 2014Arts Showcase
17 September 2014Crossroads Social
26 August 2014"No Mercy"
25 August 2014Artist in Residence - Mr Sean Andrews
19 August 2014National Soccer - Final 16
10 August 2014New Caledonia Study Tour
01 August 2014Lunchbox Concerts
25 July 2014Pyjama Day
20 July 2014Mercy's Master Chefs
16 July 2014Performance Tour
08 July 2014Meditation and Prayer
03 July 2014Winners are Grinners
18 June 2014Vinnies Winter Appeal
05 June 2014Careers Trips
01 June 20142014 Bikeathon
29 May 2014Relay for Life
27 May 2014Mercy's Qld Ballet Workshop
24 May 2014Bales for Drought
22 May 2014Girls AFL
15 May 2014Outstanding Students
08 May 2014Handbells Ringout
02 May 2014Student Retreats
26 April 2014Harmony Day
21 April 2014Interact Committee
09 April 2014Whitsunday Futsal Competition
26 March 2014Ride 2 School Day
22 March 2014Swimming Carnival
28 February 2014Pink Stumps Day
27 February 2014Valentine's Day
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16 November 2013Singing Sensations
04 November 2013Mercy Interact Update
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22 October 2013Mercy's Western Music Tour
21 September 2013Congratulations
16 September 2013Year 8 Mixed Soccer
14 September 2013Pindar Day
26 August 2013Inter-School Athletics
20 August 2013Student Festival of Fashion
16 August 2013Killer Chess
14 August 2013Rock Pop Mime
02 August 2013Robotics Competition
29 July 2013NQ Champion of Champions
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24 June 2013Interact Relay
03 June 20132013 Bikeathon
22 May 2013Retreat Reflections From Our Students
29 April 2013Choir Festival
02 April 2013Harmony Day
22 March 2013Clean Up Australia Day
08 March 2013Chess Gamers
27 February 2013Interhouse Swimming Carnival
22 February 2013Mercy's Rising Stars
05 February 2013Interact - The Good Work Continues
16 November 2012Mercy Surfs Up a Win
26 October 2012Japan Study Tour
17 October 2012Mercy Competes at National Robotics Competition
13 October 2012Soccer Success
20 September 2012Debating Final
12 September 2012Work Placement
05 September 2012State Robocup Runners Up
01 September 2012Festival of Fashion
21 August 2012Junior News Reader Competition
07 August 2012Rock Pop Mime
02 August 2012Debaters Deliver
27 July 2012Bonjour New Caledonia
23 July 2012Top Grade Netball
15 July 2012Dear Edwina Musical
07 July 2012Mercy Choir - Guests of Honour
20 June 2012St Vinnies Committee
06 June 2012Relay for Life 2012
01 June 2012Its Sweet to Retreat
31 May 2012Quandong Rainforest Lodge Art Camp
18 May 2012Rowers Double Up
15 May 2012Students Bring Joy to St Francis
11 May 2012Ensemble in the Garden
04 May 2012Riding Along on Your Push Bike ...
02 May 2012Harmony All Day
25 April 2012The Money Line
29 March 2012St Francis Easter Egg Appeal
28 March 2012Workshop with Dr Debra Shearer-Dirie
26 March 2012Interact Committee Get into Gear
20 March 2012Visual & Performing Arts Showcase
15 March 2012Queensland Award Winner
09 March 2012Jazz Great Workshops Students
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02 March 2012
Mercy Chess Club participation amongst students is greater than ever and is shaping up to be a thrilling year. The following students participated in the Mackay Regional Chess Competition for primary & secondary students, held at Victoria Park State School on Monday 27 February.
Congratulations to Jackson Armstrong Year 8, Lincoln De Thomasis Year 8, Nina Rillera Year 8 & Dylan Voeten Year 10 for taking out 1st place and Hayden Bamford Year 8, Daniel Fitzmaurice Year 10, Nicholas Hilder Year 8 and Jake Price Year 10 who placed 3rd overall in the Secondary Teams event. Nina Rillera individually placed 3rd overall and an honourable mention to Lachlan Stevens Year 8 for his individual performance. Thank you to Mr Michael Comerford, Teacher, for assisting with the Chess Club this year.