MRC The Week Ahead 2025 Term 2 Week 11
General School
Production - Cinderella:
Rehearsals for next week:
Monday 30 June (Leads), Thursday 3 July (Leads), Friday 4 July (O’Keeffe).
There will also be a hair/makeup meeting and tech meeting as per the schedule.
Holidays rehearsal:
There will be a full cast rehearsal on Sunday, 13 July during the school holidays from 12pm - 5pm in the McAuley MPA. From 12-1.30pm: Girls only, 1.30-5pm: All cast
A reminder that scripts are to be down after the holidays please.
Cinderella Rehearsal Schedule: LINK
Cinderella Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/
Production enquiries to Toby: tmckenzie@mercy.vic.edu.au
Correct Uniform Reminder:
This is a friendly reminder of our expectations around wearing the correct uniform. With the change in weather there are a few additional or incorrect items creeping in and/or some 'fashion' related ways of wearing the uniform.
Some if these items are:
- socks - no logos or footy socks
- track pants - range of blue colours, some black and non school track pants. We now expect students to be wearing our MRC track pants if they are wearing PE uniform to school or on excursions.
- Long-sleeved tops under white shirts/PE shirts. If students are wearing long sleeves under their short sleeve tops, then they need to be wearing their jacket or jumper.
Our uniform has a great range and is comfortable and looks respectful. Please continue to wear it respectfully.
Also a remind people that there is a FB Buy, Swap and Sell page that you can utilize.
Winter Woolies Day - Friday 4 July - Last Day of Term 2:
All students are encouraged to wear their winter woollies (warmest PJ’s) to school on the last day of Term 2, along with a gold coin donation, which will be donated to St Vincent de Paul's Winter Appeal.
Also this year we are supporting the Community House Food Bank. Each year level has been asked to provide items of food that will support the drive. Please find the list below of each year levels suggestions. This can be brought in any day next week and placed in the baskets provided in the students homerooms.
Pulse: Student wellbeing ‘check in’:
At the beginning of Term 3 we will be utilising a digital ‘wellbeing’ check in program.
We are hoping this will help provide students with a voice and opinions around wellbeing so we can pivot, change and grow in this space.
There will be a welcome email sent to the student's inbox on Wednesday 2nd July (this coming week).
‘Check ins’ will occur every Wednesday via email and are voluntary, beginning Week 1 Term 3 (Wednesday 23 July).
The first 2 questions will be identifiable questions (eg. how are you feeling, best describe how you are feeling’) and then they become unidentifiable. You can click on ‘who can see my response’ prior to answering the question to clarify.
We are hopeful this becomes a safe place to ‘check in and feel supported as our young people move through their schooling years.
Parent information:
There will be further information in the newsletter next week.
Junior School
Year 7 Excursion:
On Monday 30 June as part of their Humanities studies, Year 7 students will participate in an engaging day at Flagstaff Hill exploring the Southern Ocean’s wildlife, local maritime history, and early settler life. The excursion includes three key learning experiences:
Meet the Maremmas – A conservation-focused session where students learn how Maremma dogs help protect the Little Penguin colony. The program promotes understanding of environmental sustainability, marine life, and the importance of preserving local ecosystems.
Shipwreck Stories: Batten Down the Hatches! – This interactive session explores the causes and consequences of shipwrecks along the Shipwreck Coast. Students investigate themes such as immigration, navigation, and historical trade routes, making cross-environment connections through hands-on learning.
Self-Guided Village Exploration – Students will explore the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village at their own pace, learning about the region’s history through immersive displays and restored buildings.
Students should wear their PE uniform and lunch, snacks, and water bottles must be brought from home.
The excursion will run during normal school hours.
Last Day of Term 2:
Friday 4 July will be our last day of Term 2. We will be finishing one hour earlier.
Students will be dismissed by announcements made by Reception as follows:-
- 1.55pm - Camperdown, Lismore, Derri
- 2.00pm - Cobden
- 2.07pm - Mortlake
- 2.10pm - Terang & Noorat Townies
As we head into the break, we hope you enjoy a restful and safe holiday with your young people. Term 3 will commence on the 21 July and we look forward to welcoming all students back refreshed and ready for another exciting term.
Kind regards
Tim Woodmason - O'Keeffe Campus Assistant
Contacts:
We encourage you to contact your child’s MERCY teacher if you have any queries, questions or worries throughout the school year.
7A: Mrs Leah Sinnott lsinnott@mercy.vic.edu.au
7B: Mr Tim Woodmason twoodmason@mercy.vic.edu.au
7C: Ms Tess Lourey tlourey@mercy.vic.edu.au
8A: Miss Claudia Lee clee@mercy.vic.edu.au
8B: Miss Tessa Williams twilliams@mercy.vic.edu.au
8C: Mr Darren Cheeseman dcheeseman@mercy.vic.edu.au
Upcoming Events:
Term 2
Week 11
Monday 30 June - Year 7 Excursion - Flagstaff Hill; HCSN Taster Day Grade 5 & Grade 6
Tuesday 1 July -
Wednesday 2 July -
Thursday 3 July -
Friday 4 July - Winter Woolies Day & Food Bank Drive; Last Day Term 2 - Early Finish 2pm
Middle School
Last day of School:
The last day of school will basically run as a full school day (almost!!).
Periods 1 to 5 run the same as normal.
Period 5 will finish at 1.30pm and we will break for lunch. All buses will run 1 hour ahead of schedule. Therefore, students will stay out for lunch until their bus departs or when they are dismissed at 2pm.
The canteen will be open, but only for online orders.
Kind regards
Adam Dowie & Georgia O’Leary - Middle Years Community Leaders
Contacts:
We encourage you to contact your child’s MERCY teacher if you have any queries, questions or worries throughout the school year.
9A: Claire O’Connor coconnor@mercy.vic.edu.au
9B: Georgia O’Leary goleary@mercy.vic.edu.au
9C: Melanie Bourchier mbourchier@mercy.vic.edu.au
10A: Josiane Gardner jgardner@mercy.vic.edu.au
10B: Adam Dowie: adowie@mercy.vic.edu.au
10C: Sherrie McWall: smcwall@mercy.vic.edu.au
Upcoming Events:
Term 2
Week 11
Monday 30 June -
Tuesday 1 July -
Wednesday 2 July -
Thursday 3 July -
Friday 4 July - Winter Woolies Day & Food Bank Drive; Last Day Term 2 - Early Finish 2pm
Senior School
Last day of School:
The last day of school will basically run as a full school day (almost!!).
Periods 1 to 5 run the same as normal.
Period 5 will finish at 1.30pm and we will break for lunch. All buses will run 1 hour ahead of schedule. Therefore, students will stay out for lunch until their bus departs or when they are dismissed at 2pm.
The canteen will be open, but only for online orders.
Unit 3 Practice Exams - Holiday Schedule:
Library Study:
A reminder the library is open Monday to Thursday until 4.30pm for any students who wish to stay and study. If students are requiring a roster to plan their study week at school and home, please see Mrs Mel Kavanagh.
Sub-SACs:
Sub-SAC's are held on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings in the library. If your child is involved in the process you will receive a message the week before.
Unit 2 Classes Commencing:
Now that Unit 1 exams are coming to an end, subjects will be rolling into their Unit 2 Content. This will be the time that students may transfer from one subject to another. Discussions should have taken place with Mel Kavanagh already. If they haven’t, please contact Senior school to discuss.
Kind regards
Berni Sinnott - Senior School Community Leader
Upcoming Event:
Term 2
Week 11
Monday 30 June - Hospitality Industry Engagement Excursion
Tuesday 1 July -
Wednesday 2 July -
Thursday 3 July - Outdoor Ed Excursion
Friday 4 July - Winter Woolies Day & Food Bank Drive; Last Day Term 2 - Early Finish 2pm
Community Notices:
