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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14 March 2021Geography Excursion
13 March 2021Academic Awards
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01 March 2021St Valentine's Day Fundraiser
16 February 2021Brekky Van
14 February 2021Year 7 Market Garden
13 February 2021Opening Mass
12 February 2021Year 10 Student Leadership Conference
05 February 2021Math Camp
04 February 2021Archived News
Speech Night
30 November 2020Future Anything: Activate
28 November 2020Buy Smart Competition
23 November 2020Desmos Design Challenge
20 November 2020Red Suitcase Project
12 November 2020Sports Awards
11 November 2020Justice @ Mercy
09 November 2020Beach Clean Up
01 November 2020And the Winners Are
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
01 September 2020Robotics at Mercy
29 August 2020I Shutter the Thought
21 August 2020Year 10 League
18 August 2020Homeroom Door Challenge
17 August 2020Whitsunday Futsal
16 August 2020Ready, Set, Go!
04 August 2020Congratulations Principal Ford
03 August 2020Open Night 2020
01 August 2020Pyjama Day
24 July 2020Wind Tunnel Testing
20 July 2020Naidoc Week
26 June 2020
Naidoc Week celebrations were held this week Monday 22 – Friday 26 June
- Tuesday during first break we held our Naidoc BBQ in the Tuckshop area. A massive thank you to the staff members who took the time out of their lunch break to join us in eating some delicious traditional foods: crocodile, emu & kangaroo. The Indigenous students involved showed so much pride in serving and preparing these special cultural dishes for their teachers and peers.
- Wednesday – special guest didgeridoo player Lyndon, entertained staff and students during the lunch break with wonderful music and entertaining stories.
- Thursday - we held a Kup Murri, (which is similar to a Hangi) out on the oval for Mercy College staff, which was enjoyed by all who sampled our cultural food.
Naidoc week celebrations continued throughout the week and we appreciated the ongoing support from the Mercy College Staff.