Mercy News
Easter Egg Appeal
02 April 2021
The Interact Committee ran their annual Easter Egg Appeal over Weeks 7,8 and 9 of this Term. On March 26 the kindly donated eggs were delivered, by both Mercy and St Patrick's College students. The Easter Goodies were delivered to community and emergency services as a expression of thanks this Easter Season. Overwhelming support by the Mercy College Community made the initiative an outstanding success, thank you to all who made a donation.
Cross Country
01 April 2021
The 2021 Interhouse Cross Country was held today, with students making their way along the Bluewater Trail, starting at Botanical Gardens and finishing at the Bluewater Lagoon.
Congratulations to Midas who were the overall winners with 448 points. 2nd Badila 395, 3rd Argos 386, 4th Oraya 376, 5th Triton 317, 6th Pindar 313.
Congratulations to the following students who have taken out the Age Champion awards:
- Year 7 Boys - Lucas Boshoff
- Year 7 Girls - Jayda Earl
- Year 8 Boys - Kaden Willersdorf
- Year 8 Girls - Sophie Hodder
- Year 9 Boys - William Radke
- Year 9 Girls - Keely Pitt
- Year 10 Boys - Bradley Manera
- Year 10 Girls - Olivia Price
Freckle Farm & Sugar Shed
30 March 2021
During the course of this Term our Year 9 Geography students have been learning about Biomes and Food Security. They recently visited Freckle Farm and the Sarina Sugar Shed to learn about sustainable farming practices and how some of our local products are produced. Deb McLucus from Freckle Farm, gave a fantastic talk on the positive farming practices used at their local Farm. We enjoyed learning about the sugar and alcohol making processes at the Sarina Sugar Shed, however, our favourite part of the tour was definitely sampling the fairy floss, ginger beer, sauces and chutneys.
Outstanding Student
29 March 2021
Congratulations to our Year 7 student, Mackenzie Neilsen, she has recently competed for Capricornia in the State Swimming Championships. Mackenzie was awarded State Champion and won gold in the 200m butterfly, silver in the 400m individual medley and bronze in the 100m butterfly. Well done Mackenzie.
Interschool Futsal
28 March 2021
This term Mercy College had two senior and one junior futsal teams playing in a local interschool mixed futsal competition. All teams played extremely well, with two of the teams making the semi-finals last week. Our senior team started their game strongly, however, could not hold out a determined Mackay State High School side. The junior team also put in a spirited effort but unfortunately suffered a close loss to Northern Beaches State High School. Mercy College is extremely proud of the performances of all the College's teams this Term.
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28 November 2020Buy Smart Competition
23 November 2020Desmos Design Challenge
20 November 2020Red Suitcase Project
12 November 2020Sports Awards
11 November 2020Justice @ Mercy
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28 October 2020Interfaith Banquet
26 October 2020Epic Readers
25 October 2020Book Week Dressup
23 October 2020Vicki Wilson Cup
20 October 2020HPV Race Weekend
12 October 2020Cultural Performances
08 October 2020Cross Country
01 October 2020Mercy in Action Award
01 October 2020Year 10 Cowboys Challenge
29 September 2020Year 9 Takes Social Action
18 September 2020Cape Hillsborough Trip
17 September 2020Junior Robotics Competition
16 September 2020Reef Trip
15 September 2020Money Challenge
14 September 2020Open Night
04 September 2020Bikeathon
02 September 2020Work Experience
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29 August 2020I Shutter the Thought
21 August 2020Year 10 League
18 August 2020Homeroom Door Challenge
17 August 2020Whitsunday Futsal
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03 August 2020Open Night 2020
01 August 2020Pyjama Day
24 July 2020Wind Tunnel Testing
20 July 2020Naidoc Week
26 June 2020Running Club
25 June 2020The Leader in Me
22 June 2020Environmental Committee
18 June 2020SolarBuddy
10 June 2020Triton House
08 June 2020Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
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28 May 2020James Cook Library Display
14 May 2020Essential Services Visit
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18 March 2020BlakDance
16 March 2020Chess Competition
14 March 2020CWL Drought Appeal
13 March 2020Orchestral Showcase
10 March 2020Aquatics Carnival
06 March 2020Photography Workshop
24 February 2020Clothes Sorting
22 February 2020Market Garden
21 February 2020Human Powered Vehicles
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04 February 2020Upcoming Aquatics Carnival
03 February 2020Leader in Me Binders
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02 November 2019Money Challenge
18 October 2019Eisteddfod
16 October 2019Cultural Showcase
21 September 2019Dads & Lads Fishing Day
21 September 2019ACTS Camp
20 September 2019Mercy Day
18 September 2019Mercy Awardees
18 September 2019CF Fundraiser
04 September 2019Environment Center
03 September 2019Cricket Heats Up
02 September 2019Australian Representative
22 August 2019Orchestra & Band Comp
21 August 2019Interschool Chess
20 August 2019Democracy & Media
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
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21 July 2019Music Camp
18 July 2019Vicky Wilson Championships
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12 July 2019QISSN Carnival
10 July 2019Justice @ Mercy
04 July 2019League Grand Finals
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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
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19 April 2019Staff Leadership PD
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19 March 2019World Day of Prayer
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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
07 February 2019Sports Awards Night
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16 November 2018Teacher V Student Chess
16 November 2018Class Performance
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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 2018Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
20 September 2018Dads and Lads Fishing
20 September 2018
On Sunday we had 18 boys and their fathers / guardians turn up for a great day of fishing at Shoal Point. We began with a sausage sizzle and softdrinks in the park before the competition began.
As it was explained to the students and men the aim of the day was to increase the time dads spent with their lads. The research clearly tells us that the more time fathers spend with their sons, the better their integrity, decision making and overall character which, we believe, is vital in our society today.
Of course our competitive nature kicked in as the competition progressed. The BCF gift card for ‘Biggest Fish’ of the day went to Matthew Goddard with a nice flathead and the ‘Most Fish’ went to Peter Ford.