Pink Panther Strikes Again

Do you like ignorant detectives, ninja sidekicks and the antics of various assassins?

MLMC’s Unit 3/4 Theatre Studies class of 2018 is carrying on the honourable works of film director Blake Edwards and actor Peter Sellers through this year’s production of Pink Panther Strikes Again.

It will be on stage next week, in Centennial Hall, on 10, 11 and 12 May from 7.30pm.

Just released from a mental hospital, Pauline Dreyfus (Rachel van der Linden) intends to kill off Inspector Clouseau (Garrett Harrington), a former underling who lives with his manservant Cato (Ashleigh Clinton) and whose blundering drove the previous head of police around the bend.

Dreyfus captures Professor Fassbender (Riley Atwell) and his daughter Margot (Talisha Nichols), ordering him to create a weapon that will destroy the planet— the Doomsday Machine. Dreyfus threatens world leaders with annihilation unless they hand over his nemesis by using assassins, including Russian femme fatale Olga Bariosova (Maddy Leane).Meanwhile, Clouseau goes to England, accompanied by his loyal sidekick Francois (Erin Jones), to look for the missing scientist, and his obliviousness turns out to be an asset

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Garrett Harrington (playing Inspector Jacques Closeau) and Kirra Smark (German girl) during rehearsals
Rachel van der Linden (Pauline Dreyfus) conducting her subordinates in a dramatic scene where she threatens world domination
The set team constructing and painting Dreyfus's organ
The costume/makeup team spray painting and decorating headpieces

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Every 60 seconds online there are 4.1 million Google search queries, 194,444 people tweeting via Twitter, 1400 Tik Tok downloads, 4.7 million YouTube videos viewed and 694,444 Instagram ..

Dear members of the MLMC community As I sit to write to you for the second time this week, I again reiterate that I hope you are well and coping with all the challenges currently bef..

Prayer Group This week a group of students and staff met for our regular lunchtime Prayer Group via Google Meet. The theme was almsgiving and perseverance and members of the Year 12 CSYM..

Prayer during the coronavirus pandemic (adapted from the USCCB) Mary, Help of Christians. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, a..

The MLMC Remote Learning Program is a response to school closure due to federal and state government declarations of a pandemic due to the COVID-19 virus. The program is focused on cont..

In recent editions of the local Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader and Maroondah Leader newspapers, our College captains Riley Swankie and Tatiana Lintzeris were interviewed for an article..

During times of change it is important for our psychological wellbeing that we work towards accepting, adapting and adjusting to the current way of life: accept that during these unce..

In Term 1, Year 8 Textiles students considered all the resources that go into making textile items and the environmental impacts of these. They learnt the sobering fact that 2700 litres ..

Last Wednesday, after his first day of remote learning, teacher of almost 43 years Mr Danny Katzen shared with MLMC staff a summary of his experience. He showed that even with his consid..

How can you fill in all of those out of school hours when social and sporting activities are postponed? One answer is to read for pleasure. There’s a vast amount of peer-reviewed r..

Congratulations to the Senior girls’ ultimate frisbee team, which was awarded the shared EISM premiership with Aquinas College due to the shut down of interschool sports during the..

(1) CSEF Funding Reminder From the Finance Department If you have not already applied for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) in 2020, now is the time to do so. The CSEF is pr..

Dear members of the MLMC community, I seriously thought about writing a COVID-19-free newsletter article this week because I thought you have been inundated with information about it..

Coronavirus updates Parents and guardians are reminded that all updates regarding the Covid-19 virus and how it affects operations at the College are available on the dedicated zone with..

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. — Romans 15:13 (RSVCE) Jesus, during Your min..

On Tuesday 10 March, the College took ownership of a small vintage caravan that will be used by students and staff to reach out, as Catherine McAuley did, to serve the poor in our local ..

For our first SAC, both Year 12 Physics classes took the opportunity to visit Luna Park in the name of science on Friday 6 March. The 19 students from MLMC and 800 or so more from other ..

Throughout this term, the Year 10 Outdoor Education class has been learning about different coastal environments and aquatic activities and they were lucky enough to head to the Surf Coa..

On Wedneseday 4 March our College participated in the OzCLO (Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad) competition for the fourth year in a row. It was great to see the enthusia..

The College’s Senior VCAL students packed up and headed for the hills of Rawson for their two-day ‘Health Is Wealth’ camp early on the morning of Sunday 1 March. In..

On 11-13 March our Year 11 Sport and Recreation students took their learning on the road and to the mountains, with a three-day camp to Victoria’s high country. Students organi..

(1) Student Achievements Baseball Congratulations to Ryder Wilson (Year 8 Green), who has been selected in the Eastern Athletics Junior League All Star Squad. The team is slated to ..

On Thursday 5 March MLMC's Year 11 and 12 Media classes went on a trip into the city to view the Top Screen exhibition. This is a screening of the best Year 12 films from Media students ..

As part of the Agriculture program at MLMC we are very focused on providing real world opportunities for students. This is achieved not only by offering industry-standard training in bot..

On Saturday 29 February, MLMC hosted a screening of Damon Gameau’s film 2040 in conjunction with Yarra Ranges Council. It was screened at MLMC in Centennial Hall. The screening pr..

Our students are settling in well to the new Barak Library and making the most of all the facilities it offers. Below are just some examples of how different student groups are using the..

Dear members the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Coronavirus (COVID-19) update What interesting times we live in. Like many of you, my mind daily is fixed on the coronavirus a..

Dates and events Parents and guardians are reminded of a few key dates: The inaugural Family Picnic and Movie Night will be held at the College on Friday 13 March. More details HERE (..

As we carve out extra time to spend connecting with the Lord during Lent, let us start with gratitude. Ask Him to open your eyes to the many ways He has blessed you, even in hard seasons..

New students were warmly and officially welcomed into the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community at Wednesday night’s Community Mass. The Doyle Centre was filled with staff, studen..

Students across all year levels spent time in the College Chapel last week to celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten period — a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving ..

The MLMC Swimming Carnival was held on Friday 28 February and while the day started with some light rain and grey skies, the Lilydale outdoor pool was soon transformed with all the colou..

There was no jungle, beans or rice to be seen, unlike the reality TV show Survivor, but there were plenty of big smiles and there was some healthy hard-fought competition at the Year 8 S..

Intermediate VCAL students were invited to step outside of their comfort zones and reach new heights on an excursion to the Trees Adventure Park in Belgrave last week. Students were chal..

Students in Years 7 and 8 last week learned a lot more about building resilience and positive mental health strategies when Hugh van Cuylenburg came to the College to speak to them. Hugh..

We warmly invite all parents and students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 to join us at our twilight open house event, the Taste of MLMC 2020. This is your opportunity to explore the College as a f..

On Tuesday 25 February the entire Year 9 cohort participated in a workshop with Andrew Jobling, a former St Kilda football player and successful author. Part of the trial for the new Yea..

FAMILY PICNIC AND MOVIE NIGHT — FRIDAY 13 MARCH Picnic from 6.00pm. Movie screening at 7.00pm in Centennial Hall. We extend a very warm invitation to all MLMC friends and fa..

(1) Student Achievements Football Congratulations to Patrick Huynh (Year 10 Purple), who has been selected in the Under 16 Patton Squad for the Eastern Ranges Football Team. Netb..

Prominent adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will join with experienced secondary educator Sharon Witt in a parent information session held at the College this month, covering..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community It is with sadness the College wishes to inform you of the passing of Neville Adrian Morison, the father of Principal Mr Ph..

Gracious Father, the past few weeks have been incredibly demanding and emotionally depleting. I’m thankful you understand our frailties and our need for refreshment. If you never c..

Parents and guardians are reminded of a few key dates: Ash Wednesday is next week on Wednesday 26 February with Liturgies held for the students The annual MLMC Swimming Carnival wil..

Just a few weeks after starting at MLMC, our Year 7 students were taken away from the College and their families for three days with the purpose of allowing them to get to know their pee..

The impact teachers have on their students was brought home to the audience of more than 200 biology teachers at a conference held last week at La Trobe University. MLMC teacher Mr Danny..

With the school year well and truly up and running, we thought it would be timely to introduce our Student Leadership Team for 2020, including Captains Riley Swankie and Tatiana Lintzeri..

Settling in to a new environment is an important part of the successful transition to the McAuley Campus at MLMC. The College will be a key part of the lives of our current Year 7 studen..

(1) Student Achievements Football Congratulations to Bridget Deed (Year 12 Red) and Gabby Woods (Year 10 Blue) for making the final squad for the Under 18 Eastern Ranges team. Best wish..

Prominent adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will join with experienced secondary educator Sharon Witt in a parent information session held at the College next month, covering..

Christelle Cartledge is a recent graduate of MLMC and the VCAL Award recipient from the Class of 2019. Her natural ability to be an applied learner was fostered in her childhood by her f..

Agriculture is an important part of the daily experience for many students at MLMC. Whether by choosing Agriculture as an elective or joining the Young Farmers Club at school, students c..

MLMC, along with Yarra Ranges Council will host one of two screenings of documentary film 2040, with the film's director Damon Gameau a special guest. The film will be screened at ML..

FAMILY PICNIC AND MOVIE NIGHT — FRIDAY 13 MARCH Picnic from 6.00pm. Movie screening at 7.00pm in Centennial Hall. We extend a very warm invitation to all MLMC friends and fam..

Come along and cheer our students swimming and competing for fun at the annual MLMC Swimming Carnival. Everyone is welcome to join us at Lilydale pool on Friday 28 February. All Yea..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the 2020 academic year, after what I hope was a restful family Christmas and an inspiring holiday period. The we..

We Humbly Act for Justice … and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 Prayer for Jus..

(1) Welcome to the new year John Rodgers, Deputy Principal — Pastoral Care Welcome to the new school year. Feelings of excitement, anticipation and perhaps anxiety often surround t..

Prominent adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will join with experienced secondary educator Sharon Witt in a parent information session held at the College next month, covering..

Starting a new school or even a new year at school is nerve-racking for young people. Although we as adults have gone through that process, sometimes it is difficult to know what to expe..

At our annual Top Achievers’ Assembly, held on Thursday 6 February, we gathered as a community to celebrate the stellar academic achievements of the Class of 2019. The assembly was..

At the start of each school year, we hold a number of activities that provide students, families and staff the opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our faith. Th..

It has been a great first week at MLMC for our 284 Year 7 students with everyone settling in nicely to life in secondary school. Their MLMC journey began on Friday 31 January, along ..

We acknowledged and celebrated the community, vocational and academic excellence of our students across 2019 at the Night of Excellence at the Doyle Centre on Friday 13 December. Night o..

Welcome back for Term 1! Our Music department provides wonderful opportunities to help our students develop their music talents. As parents (and teachers) we have a tremendous influence ..

(1) Student Achievements Basketball Congratulations to Ava Garthwaite (Year 9) who represented Vic Metro at the East Coast Challenge over the summer holidays. Congratulations also to..

MLMC, along with Yarra Ranges Council will host one of two screenings of documentary film 2040, with the film's director Damon Gameau a special guest. The film will be screened at ML..

MLMC is again offering our College community the opportunity to purchase an Entertainment book and access fantastic discounts, with the added bonus of raising funds to purchase student f..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Welcome to summer and the last day of formal classes for 2019. I look forward to seeing many of you and celebrating with y..

College access As part of our continuous improvement of our grounds and facilities we are commencing many of our building projects now to ensure that all projects are completed and the c..

As we approach the end of another school year, let us pause and give thanks for all that we have received and all the opportunities that await us. During this season of Advent may we tak..

(1) Student Achievements Netball Congratulations to Emily Wicks (Year 10 Bronze) who has recently received the NetSetGO Award in the Netball Victoria Community Awards. She has displayed..

On Saturday 23 November, the Graduation ceremony for Year 12 students in 2019 was held at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Our 202 Graduates were excited and relieved to reach this momen..

All students in Years 7 to 11 have been involved in the Semester 2 Awards ceremonies in the final weeks of the school year, ending today with awards for Year 7 and Year 8 students. S..

The College’s Counselling and Wellbeing team wishes everyone in the community a safe and restful break. For families needing extra support during the holiday break, please refer to..

After an unforeseen postponement, the Year 9 Social took place on the evening of 22 November in McAuley Hall. Coordinated by the Year Level Leaders, the event was predominantly organised..

The sun came out just in time for our Family Service of Carols on Tuesday 3 December. The College band and choir led the carols, students from various year levels took part in the servic..

In November MLMC had the pleasure of welcoming author Prue Mason to conduct writing workshops with some of the Year 8 students. These engaging workshops assisted students in learning how..

The annual EISM Beach Carnival was held at Point Leo last week, with MLMC students from Years 7 to 10 competing in events including beach sprint relays, beach flags, run-swim-run, board ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, The process of changing from one year to the next has well and truly begun at the College. This term we have seen: The ..

God is our Refuge God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the hear..

Term 4 ends The last day of Term 4 for students is Thursday 5 December 2019. Italian Study Tour 2020 Information Night An information night will be held next Tuesday (26 November) fo..

The Parlouf Relay was founded by former MLMC staff member Mr Terry Dunn over a decade ago as a fun, healthy and social activity for staff. It is a relay, involving teams of five runners,..

The MLMC Performing Arts Showcase held on Wednesday 20 November was a great success. Drama, Dance and Music students from all year levels performed and the audience of family and friends..

MLMC students shone brightly at last weekend’s Lilydale Show (16-17 November) where our sheep won Champion Lamb and Reserve Champion All Breeds ribbons. More important than the win..

On Friday 8 November our Year 10 students donned their finest threads and descended on Yering Meadows Golf Club for the much-anticipated Year 10 Social. The event provided a fantastic op..

Throughout Term 4, the Year 10 Outdoor Education class has been learning about different coastal environments and aquatic activities and were lucky enough to head away to the Surf Coast ..

At the end of Term 3, on Wednesday 18 September, 32 students from Year 7 and 8 LEAP Italian classes participated in the Swinburne Italian Junior Poetry Competition. Students had to make ..

The Years 7 to 11 Visual Arts Exhibition always provides a fantastic opportunity for the College community to come together and share in the joys of creativity — this year was no d..

(1) Student Achievements Congratulations to Brody Hull, Ryan Nunziante (Year 7), Baylin Spencer and Ava Garthwaite (Year 8) on their selection for the Basketball Victoria State Developme..

Dear members of the mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the month of November which to some is highlighted by the Spring Racing Carnival and the Melbourne Cup. Hopefull..

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past” — Isaiah 43:18 Dear God, I spend so much time reliving yesterday or anticipating tomorrow that I lose si..

Catholic Mission operates in over 160 countries to support initiatives in 1100 dioceses, including remote parts of Australia. They engage in mission and proclaim our faith through words ..

Semester 2 Award Ceremonies The Semester 2 Award ceremonies will take place over the coming weeks. The focus of these assemblies is to gather in year level groupings to acknowledge and c..

The College held its annual Sports Awards evening on Thursday 24 October, with students, staff and parents gathering to recognise the outstanding achievements of our students on the spor..

On Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November, five Year 11 students —Moses Villani (11 Green), Meghan Wobbes (11 Red), Reanna Corrigan (11 Jade), Finn Reardon (11 Gold) and Sarah B..

While one of the Year 9 Outdoor Education classes hiked around Wilsons Promontory last month through wind, rain and hail, the second class was blessed with mid-20 degree weather when we ..

(1) Student Achievements Athletics Congratulations to Harrison Van Duuren (Year 11 White) who competed at the Victorian All Schools Athletics Championships on the weekend in the 800m ..

The Old Collegians’ Association Memorial Mass is held each year in November and provides an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate Mass and remember those who ..

In previous years MLMC students have made small paper cranes in Origami Club. The 1000 paper cranes, called ‘senbazuru’, have then been taken on the Japan Study Tour and plac..

On Monday 28 October Year 9 and 10 Textiles students participated in a fashion parade, exhibiting the beautiful garments they had upcycled from bedsheets. Old sheets were donated b..

Dear families and members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Farewell to our Year 12 students This week we acknowledged and celebrated the significant achievements and co..

As the warmer weather begins please keep in mind that MLMC is a SunSmart school. All students are expected to have a College hat that must be worn at recess or lunchtime when they are no..

As each of our Year 12 students begin a new stage of their life’s journey, let us hold them close in prayer. The beautiful sunshine this week also reminds us of the gift of spring,..

For the first time ever, MLMC took part in a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) project this year. A team of seven students and three teachers worked together for five months to launch an unman..

We have farewelled our Year 12 Class of 2019 this week. Celebrations began with a full-school assembly led by our College Captains, Grace Clinton and Matthew Gamble. They acknowledged th..

Congratulations to Jamieson Manger (Year 11 Silver) who was recently accepted into the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2020 program. During the upcoming summer holidays she will spen..

After a long and thorough process of applications, interviews, voting and further interviews, last week witnessed the investiture of our 2020 Student Leadership Team. The full-school ass..

(1) Student achievements Equestrian Congratulations to Charlotte Mansley (Year 9 Bronze) who recently represented Australia at the Trans Tasman Challenge, an event for youth and amate..

In the last week of Term 3 the VET and VCE Music students were visited by Wilbur Wilde, known for his saxophone playing on Hey Hey It’s Saturday and with the bands Ol’ 55 and..

On Wednesday 23 October the VET Hospitality students prepared a showcase afternoon tea to celebrate and display the many new skills they have learnt at the College this year. Each studen..

On Friday October 11 our Year 12 Drama students performed their solo examinations to a panel of external VCAA assessors. The students had been working on writing and rehearsing their sol..

The Old Collegians’ Association Memorial Mass is held each year and provides an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate Mass and remember those who have passed...

We are very excited to be producing Matilda as our 2020 College Musical. Over the past few years, we have been working to have as many students in our pit band as possible. Next year, we..

Crazy Sock Day, the climax of Socktober fundraising, will be held on Tuesday 29 October at the College. This Tuesday all students are encouraged to come to school in their uniform, bring..

With Lego rising in popularity again following the screening of TV show Lego Masters earlier this year, the College began a lunchtime Lego Club to allow like-minded students the opportun..

Dear families and members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome back for the start of Term 4. This term is already proving to be busy with a number of events and acti..

In 2019, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pope Benedict XV's Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud, Pope Francis announced that October will be an Extraordinary Missionary Month. For the E..

Welcome back to Term 4, a term that is traditionally jam packed with so many activities and functions that Christmas is upon us before we know it. Student leaders for 2020 After what..

Spectrum Journeys is an organisation based in Chirnside Park that aims to empower and equip carers and educators as they support children on the Autism Spectrum. You can learn more about..

The annual MLMC Central Australia trip continues to grow in popularity for our Year 10 cohort and during the recent school holidays a group of 80 Year 10 students and eight teachers head..

During the school holidays a number of MLMC Agriculture students performed at the Royal Melbourne Show, displaying the skills they had learnt throughout the year in working with poultry ..

A group of intrepid MLMC students enjoyed a trip of lifetime and put their language skills to the test these school holidays with a Study Tour to Japan. The experience was divided into t..

Throughout the year our highly creative and talented Year 12 Art, Design and Media students have been working hard to develop their art works and the amazing results were on display in t..

(1) Student Achievements Equestrian A huge congratulations goes to Khaia Howlett, Madison Jackson and Jasmine Dillon (all in Year 10) who travelled to Sydney during the school holiday..

It's not too late to get tickets for the Old Collegians' Gala on Saturday 19 October. The Gala is the premier event of the year for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association. It's ..

On Saturday 26 October the Class of 1989 and the Class of 1999 will return to school to celebrate their 30 and 20-year reunions. There will be tours of the College from 5.30pm as we..

STEM MAD (Making a Difference) was a student showcase held on Thursday 11 October at Catholic Education Melbourne. MLMC students were given the opportunity to brief their peers on an exc..

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Community is a very important word in this greeting, and as I write it each time I try to address you, I often reflect on w..

School Holiday Office Hours During Week 1 of the school holidays — week commencing Monday 23 September until Thursday 26 September — the office hours will be open from 8am to..

This year we were blessed with glorious spring weather for Mercy Day which we celebrated on Friday 13 September. Mercy Day is celebrated across the world on 24 September, which is the an..

Footprints in the Sand One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two s..

Each year, before our Mercy Day celebration, we take time to give thanks for our Mercy heritage with representatives of the College visiting Lilydale Cemetery to pay our respects at the ..

The 2018 vintage of the McAuley Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was successfully launched on Friday 6 September in Centennial Hall. The evening showcased and celebrated the wonderful wor..

The coordination, communication, teamwork and social skills of Year 8 students were given a workout this week at Sassi Dance studio in Lilydale as part of the Physical Education curricul..

(1) EISM Cross Country Carnival Congratulations to all runners who competed at the EISM Cross Country Carnival at Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster on Wednesday 11 September. With many top..

This semester our Intermediate VCAL students forcused on a range of projects that benefit the school community. Two of the projects included building bike racks for the Outdoor Education..

On Friday 6 September, our Year 7 students had the opportunity to meet Deborah Abela, who is the author of their English text Grimsdon. Deborah thoroughly engaged the students with anecd..

Over the past fortnight our Year 7 students have had the opportunity to examine the health of our local Olinda Creek in Lilydale. As part of the River Detectives program, we tested a ran..

Learning to play a musical instrument at MLMC offers plenty of benefits, including improved coordination and reduced stress. If you think that you’d like to learn the saxophone but..

Did you know that Australian apprenticeships and traineeships can lead to some amazing careers in over 500 different job areas? Proudly supported by the Eastern Metropolitan Partnership,..

The Alumni Gala is the premier event of the year for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association. It's where we celebrate the excellence of our alumni, catch up with old friends and make ..

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community This week I had the rare occasion to sit in a staff meeting and be a part of the teaching staff to whom a range of presente..

Mercy Day 2019 Like Abraham and Sarah, Like Mother Ursula Frayne and her companions, may we respond to the call of God. Like sisters of Mercy before us, may we be a channel for the ..

This year, Mercy day will be celebrated on Friday 13 September. Mercy Day is the anniversary of the opening of the first House of Mercy on 24 September 1827 in Dublin, Ireland. Cath..

Congratulations to all students who ran in last week’s House Cross Country carnival and earned valuable house points. The 3km course along the Warburton Trail and through the h..

Each year a group of Year 11 students volunteer to become our Yellow Ribbon Ambassadors. In this role, they develop their skills in empathy, communication and leadership, and use these s..

Over recent weeks our Year 7, 8 and 9 students have each taken part in workshops focusing on healthy relationships. The Year 7 Relationship Day, the Year 8 Real Talk session and the Year..

Throughout 2019 we have had a vibrant group of students coming together to explore STEM activities. Through these activities students are able to build vital practical and thinking skill..

The 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards was held at Government House on Friday 30 August. Mount Lilydale Mercy College was nominated for an award in the Junior Landcare Team category. The eve..

As a part of the Global Gathering Unit, MLMC’s Senior VCAL students have been learning about refugees and the difficulties they often face in a new country. The Unit encourag..

On Wednesday 28 August, MLMC’s VET Music students visited our partner organisation, Collarts (Australian Collage of the Arts), for a full performance session. An independent tertia..

MLMC’s Year 7 students welcomed a visit from some of our Australian native animals during their recent incursion with Melbourne's mobile zoo, Reptile Encounters. As a part of..

(1) Student Achievements Netball Congratulations to Blackwood Park Under 13 Netball Team, including Kate and Amy Wicks (Year 7 Gold and Year 7 Brown respectively) who won the U..

Our Instrumental Music Tutors at Mount Lilydale Mercy College are offering two free lessons of your choice in Brass, Drums, Piano, Singing, Woodwind and Violin. This offer is open to any..

Students in ICT Innovation are learning new and innovative technologies — one of those is 3D printing. In one class excercise recently, students were provided with a brief on d..

The Alumni Gala is the premier event of the year for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association. It's where we celebrate the excellence of our alumni, catch up with old friends and make ..

On Saturday 26 October the Class of 1999 will come together once again to celebrate their 20 year reunion at MLMC Centennial Hall. There will be tours of the College from 5.30pm as w..

On Saturday 26 October the Class of 1989 will come together once again to celebrate their 30 year reunion at MLMC Centennial Hall. There will be tours of the College from 5.30pm as w..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to this great week and this great day. Spring is almost upon us and the two degrees that greeted me atop the hill t..

Prayer of Forgiveness Holy Spirit, help all of us to forgive people who have hurt us. Heal our emotions that have been wounded and teach us how to love unconditionally. Con..

On Friday, 16 August, a group of 25 students travelled to Sacred Heart College in Geelong to participate in the annual Frayne Speech Festival. The Frayne Speech Festival is a public spea..

National Science Week 2019 held from 10-18 August was full of curiosity, imagination and experimentation. The theme this year, ‘Destination Moon: more missions, more science’..

The Falls Creek Snow Camp is a rite of passage for all Sport and Recreation students. On Wednesday 7 August the Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation class headed to Falls Creek for four days..

Every fortnight on Friday evening, dedicated MLMC teaching staff give up their time to help serve the evening meal at Ozanam House in North Melbourne. The lay Catholic organisation V..

Year 9 Boys Football Premiership MLMC 7.3.45 defeated Aquinas 5.5.35 It was a historic day for the Year 9 Boys Footy Team. Only once since 1993 has this age group won the EISM pr..

On 9 August, our Year 9 female students made an excursion to Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School to explore females in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) careers wit..

The 2018 vintage of the McAuley Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be launched on Friday 6 September at 7pm in Centennial Hall at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. The evening will sho..

On Thursday 8 August the Year 8 cohort were lucky enough to participate in the Day of Hope incursion. Glen Gerreyn from the HopeFull Institute came all the way down from Sydney to run th..

For the first time in many years MLMC did not host Tournament of Minds (TOM) here at the College following the merging of Lilydale Region with Metro Central. From 17-18 August, Deakin Un..

On Tuesday 25 June, in the final week of Term 2, our Year 9 and10 Italian language students competed in the Dante Alighieri Poetry Recitation Competition at the University of Melbourne. ..

The final round of the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV) debating competition was held on 7 August at Tintern Grammar. With many of our debating students involved in the College mus..

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL With Father's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to purchase an Entertainment book. Not only will you be supporting the C..

On Friday 23 August the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education the Hon James Merlino MP launched Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s latest capital project the Mercy Learning Centre ..

Dear members of the Mount Liydale Mercy College community Welcome to a wicked week or a week of wicked whichever you prefer. The College musical Wicked is well under way with three p..

Every year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in prayin..

New Medical Profile system - now accessed via PAM We recently started using the new Medical Profile system which means that all student medical information will now be accessed and upd..

LOTE Week (5-9 August) wrapped up today, drawing to a close the many activities run during lunchtime throughout the week. The aim of LOTE Week is for students to see that studying langua..

On Friday 26 July the Year 10 students had a busy day preparing for their VCE subject selections. In the morning they were presented with their options for VCE, VET and VCAL in 2020 and ..

The process of planning for 2020 has commenced where students who are currently enrolled in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will be asked to select subjects for the following year. Letters reg..

On Friday 2 August, we held our annual Footy Colours Day to kick start our fundraising for Mercy Works. From the staff room to the basketball courts and everything in between studen..

On Monday 29 July, the Year 11 VCAL students went on a spiritual excursion to visit Hindu and Buddhist temples. We started at the Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Hindu temple in The Basin..

On Wednesday 24 July, our Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation students and teachers embarked on a four-day action-packed trip to Falls Creek. In near perfect conditions they learnt how to c..

On Thursday 1 August, a group of Year 10 female students, accompanied by two staff members, attended the Women in STEM conference at Melbourne Zoo. Females are drastically under-represen..

EISM Reminders With the winter seasons of YearS 8, 9 and Senior EISM Sport all well underway, please remember the following: check the Sport plans - up on the Doyle Centre window at ..

If you haven't made it to a performance of Wicked yet, then you're in luck. There are still some tickets available for the last two performances: Friday 9 August at 7.30pm Saturday 10 A..

This year Mercy Day falls on Tuesday 24 September and the Ministry Lounge is currently looking for donations for the Mercy Day op shop. Items such as small trinkets, books and age-approp..

Scripture Union Victoria (SUV) runs summer school holiday camps for primary and secondary aged students as well as camps for families at Camp Coolamatong on the Gippsland Lakes. Students..

The Principal Mr Philip Morison is on leave this week. The following is from the Acting Principal, Mr Louis Papadimitriou. Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community..

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) Prayer of Comfort for the Grieving Lord Jesus I know that You are close to those that are br..

Key Dates Tuesday 30 July VCE/VET/VCAL 2020 information evening at the College from 7:30pm College musical 2019 Wicked is on from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 August at 7.30pm. B..

A warm thank you to all students, staff, parents and community members who donated to our Winter Appeal this year. A variety of non-perishable goods, beautiful hand-knitted blankets ..

During Work Experience Week our Year 10 students explored different workplace roles across a wide variety of sectors. The impressive list of occupations with over 200 different employers..

The process of planning for 2020 has commenced and students currently enrolled in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will be asked to select subjects for the following year. Letters regarding ..

(1) Division 1 Herald Sun Shield Congratulations to our Senior Girls Football Team who competed in the Semi Final of the prestigious Division 1 Herald Sun Shield on Wednesday against..

Students, staff and family members gathered to celebrate the hard work and commitment of our students at the Semester 1 Awards which were held in Centennial Hall across the first two wee..

For the 2019 College Musical MLMC is proud to present Stephen Schwartz's Wicked — the untold true story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, there is another girl,..

A number of activities were held across the College from 22 to 26 July to mark Sustainability Week. The week’s program included a range of engaging events that champion environment..

Once again the Rotary Club of Healesville will sponsor two boys and two girls from Years 11 and 12 to attend the Lord and Lady Somers Camps from 4 to 11 January 2020 and 12 to 18 January..

A highlight of NAIDOC Week 2019 (7-14 July) was the NAIDOC Ball and Awards Night. This year, our very own Chloe Baulch (Year 12 Green) received a Youth Education and Employment Achieveme..

The 2019 Victorian High School Cancer Symposium was aimed at Year 10 students across the state interested in medical research and the health profession. MLMC students Victoria Cappellucc..

The College has a range of music ensembles for students interested in all areas of music including: Guitar Ensemble Violin Ensemble Junior A Capella Senior A Capel..

Rounds three and four of the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV) interschool debating competition saw MLMC facing some stiff competition. The topics covered during round three he..

On Thursday 18 July, our Year 10 students studying Italian travelled to the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne to meet with other Year 10 language students and engage in a rang..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community This week the College celebrated the many aspects of Semester 1 with a student led assembly, planned and overseen by the C..

As we come to the end of another term, it is good to stop for a moment and reflect on the many blessings we have experienced. Sometimes these blessings are shaped in unexpected ways so w..

(1) School holiday and office closure dates Week 1 — the office will be OPEN Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm (Monday 1 to Friday 5 July). Week 2 — the office w..

On Thursday 20 June, 28 Year 12 students and seven staff members gave up their warm beds in exchange for the concrete floors of the McAuley Quadrangle to raise money and awareness as par..

Agriculture teacher Tim Thompson was awarded Sustainability Victoria’s Teacher of the Year (secondary) at the ResourceSmart School Awards 2019 held at the MCG last Thursday. MLMC w..

As a fitting end to Unit 3 in their final year of schooling, on Friday 21 June the Year 12 students celebrated with the Year 12 Formal held at Linley Estate in Kilsyth. The evening b..

Your son/daughter’s academic report for Semester 1 2019 will be available for download tomorrow via PAM. This report provides an overview of student achievement for the curren..

On Thursday 6 June, 46 students brought out their best musical talents to perform live on stage during our mid-year Music Concert. The instrumental music program, senior A Capella ensemb..

Over the upcoming weeks a number of our VCE STEM students and staff will be involved in preparing and launching a high altitude balloon (HAB) into the earth’s stratosphere. This ev..

(1) Student and Staff Achievements Football Congratulations to our very own Serena Gibbs who made her debut for VFL club Hawthorn over the weekend. We wish her all the very bes..

To mark the end of Term 2 a full school assembly was held on Tuesday 25 June which opened with a prayer from Willow Thomas, the Faith and Ministry Prefect, and Liam Charles. In his ..

Semester 1 in the CSYMA Lounge has been busy but well worth it. We have been running the lounge activities, the implementation and inclusiveness of FUSE youth activities and the Convers..

The Young Farmer's Poultry Club has been meeting every Monday since the start of the year. A focus for the students this year has been the task of preparing a small number of heritag..

The McAuley Library has been a busy hub during Term 2 with many of our students testing their researching skills using our library resources. The Year 7 students learnt how to find ..

Every year a special Pastoral Care session is organised between the Year 12 homerooms and their corresponding Year 7 homerooms. The purpose of the session is to allow the Year 12 student..

Following the release of Channel Nine’s competition show Lego Masters, Lego has once again gained popularity as a source of enjoyment, creativity and imagination for people of all ..

Year 10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Viticulture students continue to learn about ‘food miles’ through the Plot to Plate program which is run onsite at our McAuley Park Farm..

On 6 June our Unit 1 Biology students braved the cold and wintry weather to attend an excursion to Healesville Sanctuary. During the visit the students explored the various adaptations a..

If your son or daughter has ever shown interest in learning an instrument NOW is the time to act on that interest. The Music department has vacancies in the following instruments for Sem..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Change is an interesting thing, an interesting process which has been on my mind of late. For instance, how do we ensure go..

A Time for Everything There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3 Prayer There is a winter in all of our lives, a ch..

PTV Bus Inspectors On Tuesday 11 June the College was visited by the PTV officers to observe students entering and tapping on to use the bus service. The officers issued over 50 warn..

Please find attached a Pastoral Letter to the people, clergy and religious Catholic communities in the Victorian Dioceses of Melbourne, Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst...

Congratulations to all involved in the World’s Greatest Shave held on Friday 7 June. As a College we raised $2227.05 for the Leukemia Foundation to support their cause — find..

The College’s wine making program has been in operation for five years and continues to grow from strength to strength. The progam is unique in that the students manage every aspec..

On Tuesday 28 May, 20 of our Year 9 Outdoor Education students embarked on a camping and hiking excursion to Wilson's Promontory for three days and three nights. The weather conditions t..

On Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May our Year 10 students embarked on an epic adventure — the MLMC City Experience 2019. The program provided students a valuable opportunity to exercis..

MLMC’s dedicated First Aid Officers Kristin Collins and Kate Draffin recently won Ambulance Victoria's Metro-West Team of the Year for their volunteer work in the community. In add..

On Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 June 338 Grade 5 students from eight local Catholic primary schools visited MLMC to experience a day in the life of a secondary school student as part of our..

In this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, old collegian Peta Searle (class of 1991) was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to the AFL. She has been a t..

A group of 17 students from our Senior VCAL class attended a course on effective research skills at the State Library of Victoria on Tuesday 11 June. The students spent the day learning ..

Many of our Senior VCAL students are at the age when they have, or will soon have, their driver’s licence. To prepare them for the risks of driving, this week they attended the Mot..

(1) Student Achievements Baseball Congratulations to Harry Doyle (Year 7) who has recently competed in the Australian Little League Baseball Championships in NSW, representing the E..

On Monday 3 June the entire Year 12 level went on an excursion to the Box Hill Institute at the Lilydale Lakeside Campus to attend the Tertiary Information Service (TIS) Event. TIS i..

The FRG (Father Rob Galea) Ministry has asked us to let you know about an opportunity for members of the community to get involved in a concert that will be held at 5pm on Sunday 14 July..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, It is cold. Welcome to winter and the much-needed rain. Over the past fortnight the College has been celebrating Natio..

Hosts for exchange students Each year the College offers families the opportunity to host an exchange student from overseas. If your son or daughter is studying Italian, hosting an excha..

Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (27 May-3 June) The Week of Prayer for Reconciliation and National Reconciliation Week is held each year between 27 May and 3 June. These dates comm..

Each year MLMC is given the opportunity to strengthen relationships with our Indigenous neighbours at Worawa College in Healesville at a sports carnival. This year’s carnival was h..

Our Year 7 students visited St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne and the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy in the past week. The aim of the excursion was to deepen their individual kn..

Library and Information Week recognises the services libraries provide to society and was celebrated nationally from 20 to 24 May. The theme was 'truth, integrity, knowledge', highlighti..

The College will host its World's Greatest Shave event on Friday 7 June and members of the College's Student Representative Council (SRC) have been busily collecting donations for the Le..

`The Green House effect — who said it’s bad?’ is MLMC’s entry in a Victorian Government competition with up to $5000 of assistance from the Back to Earth Initiati..

Year 10 and Year 11 VCE Dance students hit the stage of Centennial Hall on Wednesday 22 May as part of their Unit 1 and 3 studies, with each of the students tasked with creating a techni..

Inspirational guest speaker Sam Clear returned to MLMC on Tuesday 28 May to speak to the Year 10 cohort and facilitate a day of reflection. Sam undertook a journey from the westernmost p..

On Saturday 25 May, a contingent of MLMC students and staff united behind our College banner and walked in support of reconciliation from Federation Square to the MCG prior to the Dreamt..

The Year 10, 11 and 12 Drama students presented their ensemble performances to an audience of family and friends on Thursday 23 May. The performances were based on the topic of 'narcissi..

(1) Student Achievements Basketball Congratulations to Brody Harrison (Year 8 Blue) who will travel to Spain in June to represent Victoria in the Under 15 basketball team. We wish you..

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community What a fantastic few weeks we have experienced here at the College and, although busy, I am constantly grateful and proud o..

The month of May is a special time for Catholics to pay homage to our blessed Mother Mary. We pay homage to her, we honour Mary, we do not worshop her. Mary was conceived and lived a lif..

Belated Happy Mother’s Day Congratulations to our McAuley Prefects Liam Charlies and Molly Henderson for organising a Mother’s Day craft activity with our Year 7s last week. ..

Each year the College celebrates family and community with our Year 7s hosting Special Person's Day which is an opportunity for our newest and youngest students to show the special peopl..

Over 700 people attended our annual twilight open house event, Taste of MLMC, on Thursday 9 May, which gave prospective parents and students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 a wonderful opportunity ..

It may have been cold outside, but the atmosphere was warm and the cooked breakfasts were hot at the MLMC Old Collegians' Association's annual Business Breakfast on Tuesday 7 May. More t..

(1) Student Achievements Baseball Congratulations to Ryder Wilson (Year 7 Jade) (pictured) who was recently selected to represent the Eastern Athletics Baseball Charter at the Interme..

Year 11 Careers On Thursday 2 May all of our Year 11 VCE students and the Year 12 VCAL students attended the VCE and Careers Expo at Caulfield Racecourse. It is Australia's biggest Edu..

Each year the College's Student Representative Council (SRC) organises a World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser at MLMC, raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. To raise money, stud..

The 21 Year 9 students doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award this year (bronze level) had their first camp on 6 and 7 May, with the two-day hiking camp fulfilling the Adventurous Journey com..

Each year our senior students are given a rare insight into the career journeys of some of our most talented young alumni through an initiative called the Old Collegians’ Chats. On..

The Year 12 VCE Theatre Studies students put on a great show when they performed the 2019 College Play, Picnic at Hanging Rock, at Centennial Hall on Friday 3 May. The class selected Tom..

The first two rounds of the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV) interschool debating competition have seen some excellent results for our debating teams. The first round took place on..

Students, staff, parents and everyone in the MLMC community are encouraged to support the initiative of Year 12 Jade throughout May. The students are running a raffle fundraiser for Cath..

The Music department has had a very strong start to Term 2 with many performances already taking place and many more to follow. In the first week back, our College Choir was accompanied ..

On Friday 3 May, Year 10 photography students visited Tarrawarra Art Gallery to view the current exhibition by acclaimed Australian indigenous artist, photographer and filmmaker Tracey M..

On Friday 3 May a group of Year 11 and 12 students went to Avila College in Mount Waverley for the day to hear guest speakers discuss the topic of ‘What is the spirit asking of you..

Students in my Year 7 Mathematics class were prompted to find the mathematical story behind Cinderella via a problem solving exercise. Students were shown the beginnings of the movie Cin..

Parents and guardians reminded that applications for the 2019 Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) close on Friday 21 June 2019. The fund provides College fees assistance, with $225 ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the first newsletter for Term 2 at the end of what has been a very busy opening fortnight. Pleasingly our first ..

Welcome back for Term 2 After a lovely Easter break, it does not take long for the rhythm of the College to once again pick up the pace of where we left off. Already students have be..

Ninety-two couples took part in this year's Debutante Balls which were held on 26 and 27 April at Melbourne Town Hall, with 44 couples taking to the floor on the Friday night and 48 on t..

“So now faith, hope, and love abide,… but the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13 Prayers for Mothers O Loving Lord, You have created mot..

(1) EISM Division 1 Athletics Carnival On Thursday 2 May, the MLMC athletics team travelled to Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park to compete in the annual EISM Athletics Carnival. After t..

A big thank you to the College Captains, Vice Captains and members of the College Choir for their participation in the ANZAC Day dawn service at Lilydale cenotaph last week. Your presenc..

During the Lenten season, money was raised for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion with the theme for 2019 being ‘Give Lent 100%’. Project Compassion aims to raise m..

Catholic Care's theme for Family Week 2019 is ‘Building Connections in the Spirit of Hope’. We are at our best when we are connected to others and to the world around us..

Special people in the lives of our Year 7 students are warmly invited to join us to celebrate Special Person's Day on Tuesday 7 May 2019. Guests will arrive at Centennial Hall at 8.4..

Learning about what it was like to be living in ancient Greece, Egypt or Rome or experiencing warfare in medieval times was taken up a few notches when organisation History Up Close retu..

The MLMC Old Collegians' Association would like to extend a warm invitation to all members of the MLMC community to join us at our annual Business Breakfast, to be held on Tuesday 14 May..

Invitation to all parents and students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 Please join us at our twilight open house event for a unique taste of what MLMC has to offer your child. Here’s your..

Mount Lilydale Mercy College offers our College community the opportunity to purchase an Entertainment book and access fantastic discounts, with the added bonus of raising funds to enhan..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Welcome to the last day of Term 1 after what has been a very busy and, in many ways, rewarding term. Although we are still..

Prayer for Holy Week Loving God, I am just beginning to realise how much you love me. Your son, Jesus was humble and obedient. He fulfilled your will for him by becoming human ..

Busy Term 1 ends Traditionally a shorter term, Term 1 seemed to pass even quicker with the amount of wonderful activities on offer for our students. The impact these extra events has on ..

Costumes, colour, community and Carr were the key factors in a successful MLMC Athletics Carnival held at Quarry Road oval on Friday 29 March. Carr (1321 points) beat O’Neill H..

On Thursday 14 March, VCE Media students were privileged to go on an excursion into the city to see the best films from the 2018 group of Unit 3-4 Media students. We watched 14 short fil..

Over the week of March 18-22, all our Year 9 students participated in the annual Summit Camp in Trafalgar East. Touted by all who have attended in the past as “the best camp ever&r..

On Tuesday 26 March the Year 7 and Year 12 students combined for an assembly in Centennial Hall to celebrate the election of Class Captains and present the captains with their badges. Pr..

The Year 10 Outdoor Education class has been learning about different coastal environments and aquatic activities throughout Term 1 and we were lucky enough to head away on an overnight ..

The MLMC Old Collegians' Association would like to extend a warm invitation to all members of the MLMC community to join us at our annual Business Breakfast, to be held on Tuesday 14 May..

As part of a mentor task in their Creative Writing learning, Year 9 students were asked to analyse the style and language of their favourite piece of writing by a published author. Follo..

Senior VCAL student Rosalie De Francesco (Year 12 Purple) was a gold medal winner in the Intermediate Student Floristry competition at last weekend's Melbourne International Flower and G..

An important activity that takes place in Term 1 is the selection of the 2019 Student Representative Council. As per usual, students from Years 7–11 needed to submit a nomination f..

Term 1 has been a busy one for the students looking after the McAuley Park Farm. Lots of good work was done at the end of 2018 preparing plots and tending to the orchard in readiness for..

Year 9 Textiles students have successfully responded to a brief in their own version of a My House Rules competition, with the students divided up into groups. They were asked to meet th..

Our Year 10 Class Captains spent the morning of Tuesday 26 March participating in a leadership seminar with guest speaker Shane Hatton. Shane is guru in this field, having worked with ma..

On Saturday 22 March, 19 students from Years 10-12 and six staff members attended RISE, a Catholic Youth Festival held at Penola College in Broadmeadows. Josh Agrisano rapped his way thr..

(1) EISM Swimming Champions Carnival Well done to the 30 swimmers from MLMC who competed at the EISM Champions Carnival at MSAC on Monday 25 March. Special mention to Keilani Trewavi..

On Wednesday 13 March, 19 students from Years 9, 11 and 12 participated in the Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OzCLO) competition. This is the third year that our Coll..

Have you been interested in learning the bass guitar, drums or violin? We still have a few vacancies left for students wishing to enrol in bass guitar, drum or violin lessons for Ter..

Invitation to all parents and students in grades 4, 5 and 6 Please join us at our twilight open house event for a unique taste of what MLMC has to offer your child. Here’s your..

Dear members of the MLMC community Uniform Policy What is in a school uniform and why is it important? A silly question, you may ask. Of late, I am amazed at the amount of time I ha..

Completion and submission of homework and assessment task procedures In wanting to increase the completion and submission rates of homework and assessment learning tasks in 2018, the Col..

In light of recent events in New Zealand, it can be difficult to feel we are able to combat the violence in the world. Pope Francis tells us, "Do not let a day when you have argued end w..

The MLMC Old Collegians' Association would like to extend a warm invitation to all members of the MLMC community to join us at our annual Business Breakfast, to be held on Tuesday 14 May..

On a sunny Tuesday morning in Week 5 (26 February), the Year 8 cohort gathered on the big oval for the inaugural Year 8 Survivor. It was designed to create a sense of ‘team’ ..

The 2019 vintage at McAuley Park was truly a team effort, with students coming together from Years 7 to 12 on Tuesday morning to pick the grapes and crush them ready for the next stage o..

Vision for Learning In 2017 the College developed a Vision for Learning for the MLMC community. This vision applies to all learners, and, is defined by three key pillars — culture..

The Year 12 Physics class studied in a different kind of classroom — at Luna Park — on Friday 8 March. The purpose of the excursion was to satisfy requirements relating to Un..

Ten of our CSYMA students along with Ms Elizabeth Keogh (Deputy Principal — Mission) and Religious Education and Faith Development Faculty Leader Mr Paul Morgan were among 3000 peo..

On Wednesday 7 March the Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation class did an 8km practice hike in the Dandenong Ranges National Park in preparation for their upcoming hike at Falls Creek on 3 ..

For the past two weeks MLMC has been hosting a group of 16 girls, three boys and two teachers from our Japanese sister school, Horyuji International High School. The two schools have str..

On Monday, the Year 11 students were involved in a Retreat experience that consisted of music, prayer, expressive thought, drama and rap. It was a very entertaining and reflective day, g..

Our Year 7 Food Studies students are currently working on sustainability. During this unit they have planted new herb gardens in wine barrels, which sit out the front of the Catherine an..

(1) College Achievements EISM swimming Well done to all swimmers who represented MLMC at the EISM Division 2 swimming carnival on Tuesday 12 March and to all who qualified for the upc..

Instrumental Music The MLMC Music Department is now taking enrolments for Term 2 private and group Instrumental Music lessons in brass, cello, drums, guitar, piano, violin, voice and wo..

Two MLMC Year 9 students have recently earned the Australian Scout Medallion, an award that recognises the top achievers in their Scouts age group (11-14 years). Stella Atkinson (Year 9 ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community The seasons keep changing and the cycle continues to roll on and perhaps that is the point — when do we stop to refle..

In his message for Lent 2019, Pope Francis said: “Let us not allow this season of grace to pass in vain! Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leav..

The Doyle Centre was packed on Wednesday 27 February as we gathered in the evening for our annual Community Mass. Father Dean blessed the Year 7 and 12 students and all the new students ..

A big thank you to the students of the Year 10 CSYMA classes who prepared, facilitated and led our Ash Wednesday Year Level Liturgies this week to commence our Lenten season at the Colle..

In February our Year 7s made the most of their opportunity to bond with their new classmates and Homeroom teachers when they went on a three-day camp. From 11-13 February, the Gold, Purp..

In January I was lucky enough to join in with the Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Pilgrimage to World Youth Day Panama, as one of 18 teachers sponsored by Catholic Education Melbourne. ..

Student Attendance Requirements and Sign Out Process We would like to remind all students and parents that students are required to have a minimum of 90% attendance for each of their su..

Studiosity Studiosity is a new service provided by the College in 2019 to students in Years 9 to 12 via our Learning Management System SIMON, which lets your child ask a question and ge..

Advice for Parents You may have recently heard or read about various online challenges aimed at children, young people, and other vulnerable members of the community. One of these ch..

It was a glorious sunny day for the annual MLMC Swimming Carnival which was held on Friday 22 February at Lilydale Outdoor Pool. We would like to thank the students for their excellent p..

Our Intermediate VCAL students were involved in the annual VCAL Amazing Race Day in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday 19 February, which is part of a unit on leadership in which students ..

Come and join us at the Year 7 Picnic. It's a very informal evening where parents can pack a picnic to bring to school, meet and greet other families and take a seat on the grassed area...

The Year 7 Purple Mathematics class the students recently completed a unit on statistics focusing on dot plots which are a graphical display of data using dot pots. On Thursday 28 F..

Year 8 Results 26 February Sport Opponent Result Winner Best Player Boys Indoor Cricket Aquinas ..

The Lenten season has begun, starting with Ash Wednesday, which saw the launch of Project Compassion. The theme for Project Compassion 2019 is based around hope and giving Lent 100%. ..

Spectrum Journeys and Amaze are two community resources that MLMC access to help build our teachers' understanding of Autism and Autistic persons. These two organisations have informatio..

Enormous work continues in the field of neuroscience and for very good reasons. Neuroscience is the study of the brain and its impact on behaviour, cognitive function and neurological dy..

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Year 7s Last week our 2019 Year 7 group enjoyed each other’s company at camp. The first two groups camped from Mon..

Prayer for the Beginning of Autumn O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons. As we welcome the Autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun re..

Online responsibility With the Year 7 camps over for another year, it is pleasing to see a change in dynamics among our newest students. An extra sense of confidence and belonging to the..

The Year 10s were fortunate to have Aboriginal Elder Murrundindi come to MLMC to address them on Tuesday 12 February. Murrundindi is the Ngurungaeta (head man) of the Wurundjeri tribe an..

It was a big week for our Year 7 students, with three days of camp and two days of the Stepping Forward program, which is aimed at helping our youngest cohort transition to life in secon..

The first Science and Robotics Club session of the year was held in the Harley Building on Monday at lunchtime, with more than 20 students from all year levels giving up their time to ge..

The MLMC Music department is calling on all singers to join the College Choir or an A Cappella Ensemble. Rehearsals began this week. Both provide a wonderful opportunity to help our stud..

Year 8 Results 12 February Sport Opponent Result Winner Best Player Boys Indoor Cricket Luther ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the 2019 academic year, after what I hope was a restful family Christmas and an inspiring holiday period. The we..

The prayer below is a shortened version of a prayer used at our first staff gathering this year. As a community we will try to live the mercy value of compassion in all that we do and I ..

Welcome to the new school year. With the start of a new year, the College is again abounding with excited students, extremely keen to meet the challenges of a new school year. At the..

(1) Welcome to MLMC 2019 This year we welcomed 22 new students (see below) into our school across Years 8 to 12, along with the 264 students who joined us in Year 7. These are..

Our Top Achievers for 2018 were welcomed back to the College on Thursday 7 February with the Top Achievers Assembly held in conjunction with the first full College Mass of the year in th..

One week in and our Year 7 students are settling in to life at MLMC after months of preparation. The Year 7s began their life as fully fledged MLMC students on Thursday 31 January, with ..

On Friday 15 December we celebrated and acknowledged the academic achievements of our students across the year at our annual Night of Excellence, held at the Doyle Centre. This is a very..

Parent Welcome Liturgy The Parent Welcome Liturgy was a beautiful occasion, attended by many parents and families of students new to our College. We came together in prayer and thanksgi..

The theme of this year’s Year 12 Retreat, held earlier this week, was 'Trust yourself to God and dare to dream'. It gave students the opportunity to reflect on their relationships ..

Happy New Year from the volunteer community at MLMC. We hope you all had a restful break and an enjoyable festive season. We have hit the ground running this year with volunteer events a..

(1) Student Achievements Congratulations to Matt Phillips (Year 12 Jade) who was awarded the Yarra Road Primary School 2018 Youth Community Award at the end of last year. Matt won th..

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school excursions, camps and sporting activities. I..

Dear parents and guardians All families should now have access to their annual College fee statement on the Parent Portal. If you have not set up an automatic direct debit, credit car..

The MLMC Music department is calling on all singers to join the College Choir or an A Cappella Ensemble with rehearsals starting next week. Both provide a wonderful opportunity to help o..

Both Year 11 VET Sport and Recreation classes got an early start on their learning last week, embarking on an overnight hike at the Cathedral Ranges. They got a chance to practice ..

HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL Last Friday, the annual Mount Lilydale Swimming Carnival was held down at Lilydale Outdoor Pool. We would like to thank the students for their excellent part..

MLMC past student competes at the Winter Olympics 2018 Congratulations to Casey Wright (ex student) who competed in the Ladies’ Sprint Classic and Ladies’ 10km Free cross..

Enrolments Year 7, 2020 Information Session - NEXT Wednesday 21 March at 7.30pm. Open Day 2018 took place this week. But for anyone who couldn't make it along during work hours..

Over the past three years the College has developed a Master Plan to ensure that all our facilities are well maintained and grow to become modern, open, light-filled spaces that reflect ..

At Mount Lilydale Mercy College we're getting serious about sustainability! Over the summer holidays we had 298 solar panels installed on the College roofs generating up to 80kWh of clea..

EISM Division 2 Athletics Carnival On Thursday 26 April the MLMC athletics team travelled to Lakeside Stadium to compete at the annual EISM Athletics Carnival, this time in Division 2. T..

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Presentation for Jessica Myers-Denton After four years of hard work Jessica Myers-Denton of Year 11 was recently awarded the Gold Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to summer and the last day of formal classes for 2018. I look forward to seeing many of you and celebrating with y..

In 2020, we will have a Plenary Council about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia. It has been 80 years since this last took place. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage p..

(1) Key dates - start of the 2019 school year Commencement dates for the 2019 school year are: Thursday 31 January — Year 7 and Year 12 students commence Friday 1 February &..

As we all break for the long-anticipated summer holidays, we would like to take this opportunity to encourage parents, students and all members of our community to incorporate self-care ..

This year's Year 12 Graduation was held at Melbourne Park on Saturday 24 November. It was a fantastic evening where the College community came together to celebrate and acknowledge the m..

All students were involved in the Semester 2 Awards which were held over recent weeks. The Year 11 awards took place on Friday 16 November, Year 9s and 10s on Friday 30 November and Year..

Wednesday 28 November 2018 was such a special day for me as I celebrated my First Eucharist and Confirmation with some amazing people by my side. Receiving these sacraments was something..

The Organisational Skills program is run for Years 7 and 8, and involves parents and friends visiting the College every couple of weeks to meet with our junior students to assist them wi..

Achievements Congratulations to Max Bradley (Year 9 Jade) who received the Best and Fairest award at the EISM Indoor Cricket grand final last week. Year 9 Sport Results (2..

Our annual Service of Carols has become a beautiful family event and this year was no exception. From babies in arms to grandparents, we had many families in attendance, all getting into..

Two senior students, Grace Staindl-Dymond (Year 11) and Shelby Dewar (Year 10) have embarked on an opportunity of a lifetime. On Thursday 15 November these girls departed on their inter..

Music Ensembles The College offers students an array of music ensembles to join in 2019. The cost of the ensemble music rehearsals is covered by the College so the fees are not passe..

This is the final newsletter for 2017. Thank you for reading. We'll be back in 2019 with more great news and events from across the MLMC community...

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community As I sit and write to you this week, I am listening to some fantastic music on a unique album called Here Here. And as I do..

1) Final weeks As the school year draws to a close, we will shortly begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. These next few weeks can be just so busy as we deal with ur..

We wish all our students who are graduating every joy and blessing as they begin their new journeys. Prayer In my journeying with you, may I never lose my sense of direction, ne..

MLMC students and staff were honoured to be a part of the Lilydale RSL’s Remembrance Service on Sunday 11 November, marking the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended WWI. ..

A short service of Carols, readings and prayers will be held in the College’s amphitheatre (outside the Music rooms) on Tuesday 4 December between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. It will be an ..

Kool Skools is a songwriting and recording competition that gives students the opportunity to create and record their own music in a professional setting with some of this country’..

The Year 10 Social was held on 9 November at Yering Meadows Golf Club and did not dissapoint. The students were dressed beautifully and made an impressive entrance at 7pm sharp. Everyone..

Members of the MLMC Young Farmers club have competed at both the Ballarat and Lilydale agricultural shows in the past couple of weeks. Our students placed strongly in the sheep show on t..

In Term 3, a group of MLMC students from Years 10 and 11 took part in the 2018 Royal Australian Chemical Institute competition. It is a comprehensive educational assessment which tests s..

(1) Student Achievements Cricket Congratulations to Ellen Bradley (Year 7) and Chloe Poli (Year 9) who have made the U14 and U17 Female Youth Premier League Outer East Eagles crick..

This term, Intermediate VCAL students were asked the question "How can we help drought-affected communities in the lead-up to Christmas and raise social awareness?". After some initial d..

When students in the Year 8 Blue Civics class were asked to consider an issue in the community, Casey Stephens went one step further and contacted Yarra Ranges Council directly. He draft..

MLMC has a proud tradition of growing food locally and eating it locally. Our Science students contribute to the Plot to Plate program and on National Agriculture Day on Wednesday 21 Nov..

As you may be aware, the College installed a 99.9 kW Solar system on some of its roof spaces across the year. Energy savings were noticed immediately. Since the installation in Febr..

Rosalie De Francesco (Year 11 Bronze) is passionate about creating beauty in floral arrangements. Studying Floristry at Marjorie Milner College of Floristry in Surrey Hills while complet..

The Music department is now taking Instrumental Music enrolments for 2019. Enrolment forms can be found on the Parent Portal under ‘Forms and Information’. Alternatively, ema..

One of MLMC's priority parish primary schools, St Peter Julian Eymard in Mooroolbark, will host its annual fair tomorrow (Saturday 24 November). See the attached flyer for all the detail..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community I hope you all enjoyed your Melbourne Cup long weekend this year, as wet as it was, and that any flutter that you invested i..

On Sunday 11 November, communities throughout the world will commemorate Remembrance Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). ..

Construction of our new Mercy Learning Centre (a 2200sqm three-storey building) is well under way. Demolition of the old buildings took place in Semester 1, the construction phase began ..

The result of hard work in senior Agriculture classes and an exceptional season has seen the first 'Reserve' wine produced at the College win a silver medal at the Royal Adelaide Wine Sh..

During the final Year 12 assembly on Tuesday 23 October, the College Gold and Double Gold awards were presented. The distinction of College Gold is attained by a select number of Yea..

The Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation students this year have already hiked in the high country and skiied at Falls Creek, while last week they were in the surf on the Victorian coast. ..

Our volunteers are such an important part of our College community and we are so thankful for the time they give to make our College the best place it can be for our students. As a thank..

The 2018 Kool Skools CDs have arrived and this year’s CD is our best yet. Due partly to the fact that more boys are now members of Kool Skools, we now have more bands backing our s..

For anyone who wore a tutu as a toddler and dreamed of one day being a real ballerina, the achievements of Keisha Sunderland (Year 9 Blue) will strike awe. Keisha has been accepted into ..

(1) 2018 SPORTS AWARDS The MLMC Sports Awards Night for 2018 was held on Wednesday 24 October, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students. We welcomed guest speaker, th..

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is in need of stock, can you help? The Second Hand Uniform Shop is run by a group of dedicated parents, who work hard to provide students and families in..

It is not often that parents get to come to the College to truly taste for themselves what their child has created as part of the learning, but that is exactly what happens each year for..

Auditions for 2019 Instrumental Music Scholarships will take place after school (from 3.30pm onwards) on Monday 26 November and Tuesday 27 November, in the Music Department SLR 1.1. ..

Our Year 9 Outdoor Education class spent three nights at Wilsons Promontory in mid-October and hiked a total of 35km across the three days. While the teachers were leading the camp (Mr B..

Dear parents, teachers and students of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community New beginnings At this time of year, it is easy to focus on the many endings that happen around us,..

Uniform A final reminder that summer uniform is compulsory for all students following the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Key dates Term 4 is a very busy time and the weeks disappear q..

This prayer, attributed to St Brendan, is one of profound trust in God. Brendan launches out into deep waters, in his fragile boat, leaving his homeland to journey to foreign lands. As w..

You would be aware that Sydney is currently hosting the Invictus Games. This competition is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill veteran and active service person..

We can have confidence in our 2019 College Captains Grace Clinton and Matthew Gamble to steer the ship through calm waters next year. They already have their good humour and sailor hats ..

Twenty-six lucky MLMC students and four teachers travelled to Italy for a three-week study tour from 19 September to 12 October. We landed in Rome and the students couldn't wait to get s..

Each year in the September school holidays a group of Year 10 students embark on an 11-day tour to immerse themselves in the culture, unique landscapes and history of the Northern Territ..

This week we farewelled the 2018 Year 12 student body. They had a jam-packed finish to their time at MLMC with two days of celebrations, on Monday and Tuesday, and they are now preparing..

This year the Year 9 Social was held in McAuley Hall on Friday 12 October. The theme was ‘movie characters’ which was creatively embraced by all the students. It turned out t..

Sports Awards On Wednesday night we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students and welcomed guest speaker, three-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Laetisha Scanlan, who..

The MLMC Business Registry is an initiative that aims to help students find good quality, local businesses who are happy to provide them with the opportunity of a work placement. Every V..

2018 Terry Dunn House captain Emerson Woods has realised a dream, being drafted to the AFL club she has long supported. Emerson missed the final day of Year 12 on Tuesday to be part of t..

During the Yellow Ribbon Program training in Term 2 this year, a competition from the Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation came to my attention. I asked the Yellow Ribbon Ambassadors..

Families are invited to a showcase of performance works by our Music, Dance and Drama students. The event will be held on Wednesday 21 November in Centennial Hall from 7.30pm. The Sh..

On Saturday 20 October we celebrated the Alumni Gala, one of the College’s premier annual events. It’s where we honour those who have achieved greatness while championing the..

Our Year 12 VCE Theatre Studies students put several months of hard work into their exams on Saturday 20 October. Over 16 weeks, they have had to select, research, interpret, perform and..

At the recent Wandin Silvan Field Days our talented Young Farmers' Club members ran a successful pet show, plant stall and were awarded a number of prizes in the photography competition...

Last Friday, offers were posted to the 2020 Year 7 students who will be graduating in the MLMC class of 2025. With this, the cycle of life at our College is once more repeated. This ..

Each year the College awards a number of scholarships. Please find below further details about the MLMC scholarship opportunities. Please note — applications for 2019 close on ..

Invitation to Mass of Remembrance Sunday, 18 November 2018 On the reformation of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians’ Association in 2011, a Mass of Remembrance to ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the new term, after what I hope has been a refreshing break amidst exciting football finals — about which ..

Natural disasters around the world are occurring at an alarming rate in 2018. In the wake of these disasters, people grieve the loss of loved ones and destroyed property while anticipati..

Welcome back for Term 4. We hope you enjoyed a happy and safe holidays. Here are some important notices and reminders for parents: Uniform reminder Students may choose between su..

A year in the making, the bronze relief of Catherine McAuley and students now gracing the wall near the entrance to College reception tells a story for many future generations of MLMC st..

Mercy Week is always a highlight of our College year and 2018 was no exception. On Tuesday 11 September a bronze wall relief of Catherine McAuley was installed after an exciting year of ..

A love of motorsport is strong in two MLMC families with Year 12 students Antonio Molluso (pictured above) and Clayton Richards following in the taillights of their fathers and grandfath..

The College’s Senior Girls Football team tasted premiership glory and Herald Sun Shield success for the first time in the last week of Term 3, remaining unbeaten all season. The Go..

This year, 20 Year 9 students have undertaken the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award program offered at MLMC. The final part of the course comprised a two-day final assessment journe..

Students exhibited both poultry and cattle at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show with remarkable success. Our cattle team comprising Ivy Ferguson-Mayer (Year 11 Jade), Bella Green (Y..

The Australasian Mercy Secondary School Association AMSSA Conference was an amazing experience. Representatives from Mercy schools from across Australia and Papua New Guinea came togethe..

The football season continued successfully into the school holidays for two of our teachers, Science teacher David Banfield and Sport and Outdoor Education teacher Dan Beard — one ..

This year students in Year 10 had two different Experience Days in the city, on 13 and 20 September, visiting the Holocaust Museum, the Shrine of Remembrance and other major sites in the..

We were very privileged this year to be invited to participate in the Worowa Dreaming Ball on Saturday 8 September. Five of our Year 11 boys partnered girls from Worowa Aboriginal Colleg..

Dear Parent/Caregiver As part of the formation of leaders in our Mercy schools, Principals undertake regular processes of appraisal. This year, Mr Philip Morison will undergo a secon..

Different Journeys, an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) teen playgroup based in Victoria, is offering an ASD in Relationships educational and social dinner at Club Kilsyth, for educators a..

Senior VCAL students at MLMC played an integral role at the end of last term in facilitating workshops in Global Gathering, an annual event designed to provide inter-cultural contact bet..

A small group of MLMC staff headed to Ballarat during the school holidays to play mixed soccer in the Victorian Teachers Games. Even though we did not win any medals, the players showed ..

The Alumni Gala is the premier event of the year for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association. It's where we celebrate the excellence of our alumni, catch up with old friends and make ..

Two reunions will be held at the College on Saturday 27 October, celebrating the classes of 1998 (20 years) and 1988 (30 years). The reunions will both be held from 5.30pm, featuring a p..

(1) College sport Herald Sun Shield Congratulations to our Senior Girls Football team on winning the Division 2 Herald Sun Shield late last term. This is the first time ever that ML..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Mercy Week Welcome to Mercy Week. I’m pleased to be able to report that for the first time in three years we are prep..

The tender mercy of God has given us one another. Catherine McAuley Prayer Like Abraham and Sarah, Like Mother Ursula Frayne and her companions, may we respond to t..

The 2017 vintage of the McAuley Park Cabernet Sauvignon was launched at Centennial Hall on Friday 7 September. The evening was a wonderful success with over 150 people in attendance. At ..

Term 3 concludes on Friday 21 September and resumes on Monday 8 October. School holiday office hours In the first week of the school holidays (24 to 27 September) the office w..

This term our Intermediate VCAL students have partnered with Yarra Valley ECOSS (ecological and social sustainability) — a not-for-profit organisation in Wesburn that has adopted a..

Harry Stolzenhain (Year 11 Bronze) and Ethan Cornish (Year 11 Jade) attended the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) orientation program at CSL (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories) in Parkv..

MLMC is pleased to offer a Parent Seminar on Monday night with Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project. The seminar, titled The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents, will be hel..

(1) EISM Cross Country On Wednesday 12 September, several MLMC students travelled to Ruffey Lake Park in Templestowe to compete at the annual EISM Cross Country Carnival. As the last s..

Seven students represented our College on Sunday 9 September at the State Final of the Tournament of Minds competition. Kaitlyn Crymble (Year 10 Gold), Michael Douthwaite (Year 7 Silver)..

Year 9 Textiles students recently had their own taste of home renovating TV show My House Rules when they took part in a bedroom makeover competition on Tuesday 28 August. They were divi..

Students are living in a technology-centred world with online textbooks and digital learning resources an increasingly significant component of their education. It is very important that..

Nineteen Young Farmers Club members from MLMC along with three staff and a parent made the journey to Rural Industry Skills Training in Hamilton on Sunday 2 September. Leaving for the fi..

The Alumni Gala is the premier event of the year for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association. It's where we celebrate the excellence of our alumni, catch up with old friends and make ..

Unit 2 and 4 VCE Dance students performed their composition solos on Wednesday 5 September in Centennial Hall. These solos were different to their previous technique solo that the studen..

Year 9 Outdoor Education students took part in the orienteering course at Mt Lofty State Park in Warrandyte on Friday 31 August, in preparation for a three-day hike early next term to Wi..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, It is cold and I am starting to feel it. Each day as I arrive at about 7.00am I drive up our hill to be greeted by our new..

God our Father, We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; may they find courage and perseverance to..

Tuesday 4 September is a STUDENT-FREE DAY. Parent teacher interviews will be held across the course of the day and early evening. Friday 14 September is MERCY DAY. Please support th..

SENIOR GIRLS FOOTBALL SUCCESS Congratulations to our senior girls football team on their EISM grand final win on Wednesday. For photos and a report, see "EISM grand final success (ht..

Our students excelled at the latest Frayne Speech Festival which was held on Friday 17 August in Sheperton, hosted by Notre Dame College. A group of 24 students from various year levels ..

We can be very proud of the 84 students who represented us at Tournament of Minds on Saturday 25 August. MLMC hosted one of the regional finals, featuring 49 teams from 19 primary and se..

Across three days at the end of August, the Semester 2 classes of Year 10 Geography went to Portsea beach to learn more about the beach and what can be done to preserve it. The Port Phil..

On 13 August, 10 of our Year 10 students and two teachers attended the Future Earth Breakfast at Melbourne Zoo. St Aloysius, in partnership with the zoo, invited us to attend an amazing ..

On Wednesday 29 August, our Year 9 Photography students visited the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. We were lucky to be able to view the current exhibition, the Australian Nati..

Each year the College organises a series of guest speakers and workshops to motivate, encourage and support those Year 11 and 12 students who are striving for their best results possible..

On Mercy Day, an op-shop will be run in the Ministry Lounge along with lucky jars which will be for sale. We are looking for donations of small gifts such as hair accessories, stationary..

Our Senior Girls Football team dominated the EISM season, going into Wednesday's grand final undefeated. The team confidently secured victory over Emmaus in the season decider with a 3.2..

On Friday 7 September, at 7.30pm, special guests and the College community will gather to celebrate the great work of students from the MLMC Music, Arts, Hospitality and Agriculture area..

The College has a fruitful partnership with Team H Cattle Care, a Gippsland-based cattle show team. Each year our students are able to exhibit cattle at the Royal Melbourne Show thanks t..

Our Year 8 students attended a wonderful and challenging incursion with Real Talk (http://www.realtalkaustralia.com/aboutus/) in Centennial and McAuley halls last Tuesday. Based on Chris..

When we teach young people to drive we give them information, guidance, encouragement, practice and support. Learning to drive is a gradual process with young people developing competen..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Vinnies Winter Sleepout Last Friday night our Year 12 students participated in the Vinnies Winter sleepout. Their night co..

Friday 24 August will be a STUDENT FREE DAY as all staff will be taking part in a professional development program. ..

It seems as though every time we turn on the TV news there is yet another natural disaster, whether it be a flood, fire, drought or earthquake. Over the coming weeks, please keep all peo..

With the citrus fruit ripening in McAuley Park orchard, our Agriculture and Horticulture students have been busy harvesting and pruning the trees in preparation for the next season. Rece..

On Friday 10 August a number of Year 12 students participated in the Vinnies Winter Sleepout at the College. The night included a simple soup dinner, a visit from guest speaker Brenda Wh..

LOTE Week (30 July-3 August) at the College was a big success with many activities running at lunchtimes throughout the week. It began with sumo wrestling, with many students eager to ge..

On Friday 7 September, at 7.30pm, special guests and the College community will gather to celebrate the great work of students from the MLMC Music, Arts, Hospitality and Agriculture area..

This year's College Musical Back to the ‘80s was a huge success. The cast, crew and band consisted of around 150 people, creating a truly community event. The show was an explosion..

It has been an action-packed Science Week with a number of activities taking place inside and outside of our classrooms. Our Year 7 students have all been involved in assessing the healt..

On Thursday 9 August, MLMC hosted Glen Gerreyn from the Hopeful Institute, who used the day to inspire our Year 8 students to take control of their lives and aim high. He challenged ..

Year 12 student Melanie Verghagen has had a very busy few months on the performing arts scene both at the College and in other productions. Most notably, she was part of the third annual..

This week the MLMC Kool Skools team (comprising 13 students) spent two long, but fun, days at Studio 52 in Collingwood where they recorded the songs they have been developing over the la..

On Monday 6 August, some of the College’s Year 11 VCAL students had a day to explore the two religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Here is a student reflection about the day: ..

On Tuesday 7 August, eight students from MLMC from Years 7-11 went toe-to-toe with a team of visiting Luther College students in our third annual interschool chess tournament. The event ..

Since 1953 Ozanam House has provided supported accommodation to around 40 single men over the age of 18 each day. It is a program run and managed by VincentCare, a branch of the Catholic..

Like most good Australian Indigenous stories, they get retold over and again and so it is with a book titled The Way Bunjil Flies. First published in 2010 the book has been reimagined an..

The College has welcomed six students from Italy and Germany to our community for a short time this year. Most of them them are living with families of MLMC students and will heading bac..

Volunteers are an integral part of our College community, contributing to a range of events throughout the year. The Parents and Friends' Association is the hub of volunteers at the Coll..

(1) Student Achievements Mountain bike riding Congratulations to Cooper Downey (Year 11) who will race for Australia at the World Cup and World Championships in France and Switzerla..

On Wednesday 1 August, the VET Music class was treated to a visit from a guest speaker to help give the students further insight into the music industry. Here is a student reflection ..

Mount Lilydale Basketball Club (known as the Lakers) was founded by MLMC teachers more than 20 years ago. It started with three teams and has grown to now number 50 teams, yet the connec..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Awards Week two of term saw the final three College Semester 1 award ceremonies held, which happened to be the Barak ca..

Mary MacKillop was canonised on Sunday 17 October in Rome, making her Australia's first Catholic Saint. Her feast day is celebrated on 8 August. Mother Mary MacKillop was more than ..

Upcoming Parent Seminar Following on from last year’s successful Parent Seminar with Hugh van Cuylenburg from the Resilience Project, we are pleased to announce Hugh will be condu..

Subject Selection The process of planning for 2019 has commenced, where students who are currently enrolled in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will be asked to select subjects for the follo..

On Friday 27 July, MLMC held its annual Careers Expo. With 27 universities, TAFES and the Australian Defence Force attending, the Expo provided a great opportunity for our students to ac..

It was amazing to see so many people getting involved in Sustainability Week at the College last week, working together to slowly but surely make our world a more sustainable place. ..

The achievements of MLMC students in the first semester of the year were recently celebrated and acknowledged, with six separate award ceremonies (one for each year level) held in Centen..

(1) VNA Netball Tournament On Friday 27 July, five netball teams represented the College at the Victorian School Championships at the State Netball Hockey Centre. We played against ot..

Year 7s were exposed to an entertaining investigation into the pitfalls of technology including cyber bullying at school, stress, lack of privacy and de-sensitisation as part of their Pa..

Last week the Year 10 VET Sport and Recreation class headed to Falls Creek to complete a range of tasks that linked in with a variety of assessment criteria covered in the course. Studen..

Thank you to all students, staff, parents, and community members who donated to our Winter Appeal. The goods were donated to both the St Vincent de Paul Society in Lilydale and the Asylu..

In late May, 81 MLMC students took part in the 2018 University of New South Wales ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) Science competition. ICAS is a comprehensi..

Plenty of activities were held across the College as part of Sustainability Week, with Tree Planting Day on Friday 27 July a highlight. The very essence of sustainability is to do so..

During the July school holidays, MLMC entered birds in the Royal Melbourne Poultry Show. The birds were prepared for the show by students in the Young Farmers Club and VCE Agriculture an..

Year 11 Agriculture students recently visited Dookie College, part of the University of Melbourne, to explore different farming systems. Hosted by Dr Chris Barnes, lecturer in viticultur..

Year 7 students have been investigating how and why we classify things in our world in their Science classes. As part of this investigation, we have been discussing the differences betwe..

It's not too late to grab a ticket to see this year's College Musical, Back to the '80s! There are two more performances to go - tonight and tomorrow night at 7.30pm. Tickets ar..

On 2 July I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of one of the most amazing experiences any Australian could have. I trekked the 106km Kokoda Trail with my family and new-found fri..

Two current MLMC students and an Old Collegian are excelling in Irish dancing. While Shea Bilton-Gough (class of 2011) is showing off her skills in a show in Melbourne called the Irish C..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Welcome to the new term after what I hope was a wonderful holiday for all those that were able to enjoy it. I hope you foun..

As we continue to celebrate the Year of Youth, the Australian Bishops invite the Church into prayerful discernment about the importance and life-giving presence of young people in the lo..

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 College Musical - BACK TO THE '80s Be transported back to a time of acid wash jeans, Rubik's cubes, and fluoro leg warmers, with this year's Colle..

All Year 10 students undertook Work Experience during the last week of Term 2. Work Experience gives students time at a workplace to learn about an occupation or industry. They may obser..

Year 7 class captains recently completed a formal leadership and public speaking course provided by volunteers from Lilydale Toastmasters, called Taming of the Butterflies. The course wa..

Student Achievements Congratulations to Flynn Kroeger and Lachlan Riddiford (Year 9) who have both recently participated in the Hawthorn Football Club/Eastern Ranges Next Generation Aca..

The process for selecting the College Captains and the Prefect Leadership Team for 2019 has begun. This week, our Year 11 students were given a presentation outlining the timeline and pr..

In the first half of 2018 the Parents and Friends' Association has supported the College with a number of special events, including providing hospitality to new parents of Year 7 student..

Year 7 students had the pleasure of listening to visiting author Deborah Abela on Monday 16 July. Deborah is the author of the Year 7 English novel Grimsdon, which is the text that stud..

MLMC families are being asked to host our Japanese Language Assistant, from 21 September through to April next year. This is a great opportunity for both students and their family to gai..

Once again the Rotary Club of Healesville, in partnership with the OTU (Officer Training Unit) Association's Victorian Chapter, proposes to sponsor two boys and two girls from MLMC to at..

Can you sing? Do you want to show off your talent? Joining one of the MLMC A Capella Ensembles is a fantastic decision if you are passionate about singing. We rehearse each week and we h..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the last day of Term 2, Semester 1 and the beginning of the mid-semester break. As I sit to write to you it is t..

A Holiday Prayer Dear Lord, how we’ve waited for this holiday and now it’s finally here. Thank You, Lord, for the opportunity to take a break from our daily routines an..

Key Dates and Reminders Term 3 begins on Monday 16 July (day 1) for all students. Monday 23 July is a staff Faith Formation Day, which means it is a student-free day for all year le..

Semester 1 Reports Your son/daughter’s academic report for Semester 1, 2018 is now available for download via PAM. This report provides an overview of student achievement ..

It is always a valuable exercise when our Year 7 and Year 12 students have the opportunity to chat about their experiences at the College. During the Pastoral Care session on Tuesday 12 ..

Our wonderful VCAL students prepared, cooked and served up a feast for the MLMC Old Collegians’ Business Breakfast held in McAuley Hall on Tuesday 19 June. It was a foggy 7am start..

Five years ago, Kyle Adnam graduated from MLMC with plenty of hoop dreams and he’s been realising many of them ever since. Last week Kyle, who began playing basketball at age six w..

Intermediate VCAL Personal Best Presentation Night I recently read an article about the rapidly evolving nature of workplaces and a significant change in thinking about performance a..

(1) Student Achievements Cycling Congratulations to Cooper Downey (Year 11) who was recently selected to represent Australia as part of the National Junior Downhill Mountain Bike te..

Last Friday night, the Year 12 Formal was held at Linley Estate in Kilsyth. The event was a great success with all students and staff enjoying the night. It was a wonderful opportunity f..

'Old Collegians’ Chats' is an initiative by the Old Collegians Association, where they arrange past students to come back and speak about their careers and life experiences after M..

Weeks of preparation in class on topics such as navigation, meal planning and preparation and packing were put to the test when the Year 9 outdoor education class headed to Wilsons Promo..

For several years McAuley Park Farm, the centre of agricultural learning at MLMC, has accomplished significant milestones despite its small size. Recently, a wonderful new development ha..

Two important issues pertaining to the constant use of headphones have come to my attention via recent media reports* ie: Headphone/earbud-related injuries and deaths are on the ..

New research commissioned by Sustainability Victoria has shown that Generation Z are throwing away $115 of food waste per week, compared to Baby Boomers who are just over one-tenth of th..

Instrumental Music Lessons Semester 3 Enrolments are now open. Please email Mrs Sharon Flint on sflint@mlmc.vic.edu.au (/_system/apps/roddev-newsapp-mountlilydale/sflint@mlmc.vic.edu.au..

MLMC families are being asked to host our Japanese Language Assistant, from Term 3 through to April next year. This is a great opportunity for both students and their family to gain a cu..

The Parents and Friends' Association has been involved with the Entertainment Guide fundraising opportunity for some time. We'd like to draw your attention to a special offer that is val..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, This week our Unit 3/4 VCE students (all students doing a Year 12 subject) completed the GAT, which is a General Achieveme..

As we continue our Winter Appeal (https://mountlilydale.worldsecuresystems.com/news-app/June-15-2018-Winter-Appeal?eid=7595978&mode=preview) to help people in our local and nearby co..

A reminder to parents that students will be dismissed on Friday 29 June at 2.35pm due to the early arrival of contract buses. All MET bus services will run to their normal timetable. Sta..

On Tuesday 22 May, MLMC contested the second annual Worawa Sports Carnival hosted by Worawa Aboriginal College in Healesville. The tournament was held in recognition of Reconciliation We..

The final two weeks of this term will be very busy with exams for Year 9, 10 and 11 students along with the completion of other assessment items and reports. The need to remain focussed ..

Although the end of the Year 12 school year still seems like a long way off, many students will have already started planning how they will celebrate an end to their secondary schooling...

Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association Business Breakfast The Business Breakfast is on again this Tuesday. Come and be inspired by our guest speakers Laura Turner (..

The annual MLMC Winter Appeal is well underway. But it's not too late to make a contribution — we will be accepting donations right up until the end of Term 2. Please see the a..

Year 7 History students dressed as gladiators or pharaohs on Friday 1 June as part of an incursion on ancient civilisations, while Year 8s learnt about medieval times when the organisati..

Over the last few weeks, the College’s Year 9 Super Coaches have visited some of the local primary schools in our community to run sporting activities and games for the younger pri..

Parents/grandparents, family and friends had the privilege of watching 52 of our very talented musical students within the College perform on Thursday 7 June in our mid-year Music Concer..

The students competing in the Debating Association of Victoria competition have now completed three of the five rounds for 2018. MLMC has three teams entered this year — a Year 8 t..

Student Achievements - Equestrian Congratulations to Jasmine Dillon from Year 9 (pictured above) who competed in the Melbourne International Day Event at Werribee Equestrian Centre ove..

Applications close on Wednesday 27 June 2018 for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF). Fee help is available ($225 per student) for eligible applicants. Parents holding a cur..

On Wednesday 23 May in Centennial Hall the very talented Unit 1 and Unit 3 VCE Dance students performed their technique solos and learnt dance work to This Is Me from the film The Greate..

Students joined forces last week to bottle wine and finish the 12 months of hard work it took to produce. Working both in class and through lunch and morning tea breaks, over 60 students..

Two MLMC Year 11 students will soon be chosen to represent the College at this year’s Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association (AMSSA) student conference, which will be hel..

MLMC families are being asked to host our Japanese Language Assistant, from Term 3 through to April next year. This is a great opportunity for both students and your family to gain cultu..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Welcome to Reconciliation Week. In saying that, I must admit I ask myself what is the real purpose of having such a week. ..

June - the month of the Sacred Heart Since the 16th Century, Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The month of June is set apart for devotion to the Sacred..

As the weather begins to cool and the rigours of homework and assessment tasks begin to take hold, the topic of unnecessary absenteeism needs some discussion. There will always be occasi..

As we move beyond the halfway point of Term 2, the process of completing Semester 1 assessments should be a major thought for all students. Despite the colder weather and the usual cold ..

Fertiliser use in agriculture, although necessary for the production of healthy crops, can also be responsible for environmental pollution if not managed carefully. Year 11 Agriculture s..

We were thrilled with the response to this year’s Taste of MLMC evening. A total of 950 people attended, with nearly 400 parents and 400 students enjoying the activities provided b..

Question: Who is the Church? Answer: WE ARE This was a constant reminder throughout the Year 11 Retreat experience on Tuesday 29 May. There was a very strong message to our youth that th..

Year 9 Religious Education Reflection Day There really is a growing pressure for young people to hurry through the stages of relationships. We live in a fast-paced world. Fast food? ..

On Friday 25 May, Year 9 Fabulous Fashion students hosted a fashion parade. They invited guests to see the wonderful array of unique sweaters they had created. It was amazing to see the ..

Mid-Year Music Concert - Invitation Have you ever wondered how our Instrumental Music students spend their time in private lessons and ensemble rehearsals? We cordially invite you t..

"Old Collegians’ Chats” is an initiative by the College's Old Collegians' Association where we arrange past students to come back and speak about their careers and life exper..

MLMC families are being asked to host our Japanese Language Assistant, from Term 3 through to April next year. This is a great opportunity for both students and your family to gain cultu..

The VET Certificate III in Music at MLMC offers students an avenue for developing skills that are necessary to engage successfully in the music industry. Our VET Music program was re-imp..

Supporting teens and young adults to navigate the difficult world of dating, sexuality and relationships is a tough ask, but throwing ASD (autism spectrum disorder) into the mix can ofte..

Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association Business Breakfast We are excited to announce the return of our Business Breakfast! Come and be inspired by our guest speaker..

Year 8 Results 22 May Sport Opponent Result Winner Best Player Boys Basketball Luther 63-31..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Well, it is done and dusted, the Pink Panther has struck again and what a successful striking it was. After major sch..

This year during National Reconciliation Week, Reconciliation Australia invites all Australians to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, to share..

What an amazing three nights it has been. All the hard work and preparation from teachers, parents and students all came down to one special night for some lucky Year 11 students, with t..

MLMC student Chloe Baulch (Year 11) has won the Indigenous Student of the Year award at Box Hill Institute (TAFE), accepting a glass trophy at an awards ceremony for staff and students o..

Four lucky Year 9 students were sponsored by the Hakuho Foundation to take part in a rigorous two-week program in Tokyo, Japan, in April. Fourteen schools from around the world were sele..

The College’s population of kids grew by two on Monday when one of the goats delivered two babies. Year 10 student Kirsten Moerth got a close-up view of the amazing sight, whil..

The Pink Panther Strikes Again - Final Performance This year’s play, Pink Panther Strikes Again, put on by the Year 12 Theatre Studies class was a great success. A real..

Tatste of MLMC 2018 - Wednesday 22 May Our annual Taste of Mount Lilydale Mercy College is an opportunity for families to explore the College, meet the teachers and students a..

The call for donations of bikes has been a great success. The bikes which have been collected from the wider MLMC community (15 have been donated so far) are being repaired, serviced and..

On Monday 14 May, Year 11 students took part in the Fit to Drive (F2D) program. Watching the students role play the act of jumping into a car for a night out with mates was full of fun a..

In the weekly Chess Club, there’s a chance to learn how and why a pawn is different to a bishop, rook, queen or king. “If you move there, what’s going to be the consequ..

On Thursday 19 April, students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh course set off on their adventurous journey of a two-day hike to the Murrindindi Ranges. We packed our backpacks wit..

(1) Student Achievements Football Congratulations to Emerson Woods (Year 12) and Belle Price (Class of 2017) on their selection in the Box Hill Hawks VFL women's side. Well done, girls..

Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association Business Breakfast We are excited to announce the return of our Business Breakfast! Come and be inspired by our guest speaker..

Tickets are now on sale for the Time to Shine 2018 concert at the State Theatre on Saturday 28 July. There are two performances, at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. Time to Shine 2018, featuring o..

Our Instrumental Music Tutors at the College are offering 2 free lessons of your choice in Brass, Drums, Piano, Singing and Violin. This offer is open to ANY student who is i..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, Welcome to the month of May, a month which is dedicated to Mary and the month in which we celebrate the role of all mother..

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of May to Mary. She is a great role model of love, devotion, and faith. Mary was a simple woman who had to work hard to meet the needs of a family..

Please find below the key dates for the remainder of Term 2: Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 May - the College Play Pink Panther Strikes Again (http://www.mlmc.vic.edu.au/news-app/May-04-..

From 2019 there will be significant changes to the way in which the College is allocated funding for students with disabilities. Please find attached an information sheet from the Ca..

On Wednesday 25 April, 14 members of the College choir joined Ms Caroline Dickason and Mr Gus Garces as well as Principal Philip Morison and College Captains (pictured) at the Lilydale C..

On Friday 20 April, the annual College House Athletics Carnival was held. Always a highlight of the school calendar, the weather was perfect and the day was filled with track and field e..

College Captains Danielle Virgona and Ethan Wake hosted their first all-school Captains Assembly on Tuesday, with everyone at the College coming together in the Doyle Centre. “..

(1) EISM Division 2 Athletics Carnival On Thursday 26 April the MLMC athletics team travelled to Lakeside Stadium to compete at the annual EISM Athletics Carnival, this time in Division..

Do you like ignorant detectives, ninja sidekicks and the antics of various assassins? MLMC’s Unit 3/4 Theatre Studies class of 2018 is carrying on the honourable works of film ..

Lots of exciting things have been happening for the students that are involved in the Young Farmers’ Poultry Club. A number of lunchtime meetings have been held and the students ha..

Tickets are now on sale for the Time to Shine 2018 concert at the State Theatre on Saturday 28 July. There are two performances, at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. Time to Shine 2018, featuring o..

Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association Business Breakfast We are excited to announce the return of our Business Breakfast! Come and be inspired by our guest speaker..

A Taste of Mount Lilydale Mercy College 2018 A warm invitation is extended to all parents and students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Please join our College staff and students on TUESD..

Semester 1 student enrolment numbers into the Instrumental Music Program for 2018 has been the highest intake in years at MLMC and we're proud of the commitment and progress that our stu..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to Term 2 after what I hope was a relaxing, warm and sun-filled holiday. We were certainly blessed with some magnif..

As we celebrate the wonderful event of the Resurrection and its significance for Christians everywhere, I think these words written by Year 11 CSYMA students remind us of the great joy a..

Uniform Requirements As we return for Term 2 it is timely to provide a final reminder of the uniform requirements for students. For the initial two weeks of Term 2, there is an optio..

In 2017 the College developed a Vision for Learning for the College community, which staff across the McAuley Campus will be rolling out in Term 2, using a common approach for each subje..

TOP ARTS 2018 Former students Emmerson Daniels and Tahlia Hayes will have their works included in the prestigious Top Arts exhibition at NGV Australia at Federation Square until 15 J..

College Musical - Pink Panther Strikes Again 2018 Do you like ignorant detectives, ninja sidekicks and the antics of various assassins? MLMC’s Unit 3/4 Theatre Studies cla..

On the final day of Term 1 we held our annual fundraiser for the World’s Greatest Shave, which is always extremely popular and very well attended. This year we had over 100 student..

Pope Francis declares 2018 The Year of Youth The Year of Youth invites the Church into prayerful discernment about the importance and life-giving presence of young people in the loca..

Athletics Sports Carnival - Friday 20 April I would like to give a huge thank you to the large group of parents who so warmly volunteered their time to help us with the barbecue, food a..

Thank you for your support of a number of charities during Term 1. We have been able to send the following : Caritas - Project Compassion: $4800 (Homeroom initiatives and collection b..

A group of Senior VCAL students are seeking second-hand bikes to be donated to help a community in need as part of their curriculum. As part of Mr Feher and Mrs Brown's class, ..

Jessica Myers-Denton's Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Presentation As you would have read in Issue 4 of the College Newsletter, there was a rumour that Jessica would be presented her G..

Rural Ambassador Awards Ivy Ferguson-Mayer (Year 11) and Rachael Ward (past student) were successful in the Rural Ambassador Awards run by the VAS (Victorian Agricultural Shows) over..

(1) Senior Girls Indoor Cricket Season Report Report by Serena Gibbs (Year 12) The MLMC indoor cricket girls got over the line against longtime cricket rivals Tintern, winning 122..

The College is seeking a full-time / part-time (time fraction negotiable) Youth Ministry Officer, working as part of the team delivering the Religious Education program. Further details ..

Cyber-bullying Advice for parents from the Victorian State Government In previous newsletters I included material relating to bullying, with particular mention of Amy ‘Do..

Spectrum Journeys is holding a workshop for parents on 29 May in Mooroolbark (for $25) on the following topic: Parenting your ASD Pre-Teen and Adolescent in the social media age: how..

The Shire of Yarra Ranges is holding a FREE six-session parenting program for parents of teens called Tuning into Teen - Emotionally Intelligent Parenting. The program is held in Monbulk..

A Taste of Mount Lilydale Mercy College 2018 A warm invitation is extended to all parents and students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Please join our College staff and students on TUESD..

REMINDER - Applications for students in Year 7 in 2020 are due Parents of Grade 5 students are reminded that applications for Year 7 2020 are due Monday 30 April this year. If you ha..

The Parish of St Peter Julian Eymard, Mooroolbark are celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday 22 April 2018. A celebratory Mass will be held at the Parish Church, 234-240 Hull R..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the Holy Week, Easter Thursday and the last day of Term 1. As a College it is central to our belief that we ..

Easter Prayer — God of New Life God of New Life, We give you thanks that through the life, death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you have shown us how to live, to w..

Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral and not simply an economic act”. World Vision in its 2015 report, Choco..

Please be advised that College Office will be open during the first week of the holidays, Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 April, from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The College will be closed during the second..

Our Year 10 Seminar Science students have had an action packed term, exploring a range of applied areas of Science including: Making Cars The Year 10 Solar Racing Seminar students h..

The College recently installed a Solar PV system, comprising 298 panels and generating up to 80 kWh of clean renewable energy. For the first three weeks of March, these panels generated ..

PLOT TO PLATE — SCIENCE This term the Unit 3 Agriculture and Horticulture students have been busy working on their business plans. Each student is required to establish ..

St Patrick's Day Fundraiser The St Patrick’s Day fundraiser was a huge success raising a total of $2103.80 from the Out of Uniform Day and bake sale. A big thank you to all the st..

Year 7 Special Persons' Day On the morning of Tuesday 6 March the Year 7 students invited their 'special person' to join us at the College. The day provides students with an opportunity..

Upset win at the teachers versus Year 12 students Ultimate Frisbee Competition On Monday 26 March the annual teachers versus Year 12 students Ultimate Frisbee Competition took place ..

(1) EISM Champions' Swimming Carnival Congratulations to all the MLMC swimmers who qualified for the Champions' Carnival held at MSAC on Monday night. It is an extremely high level of c..

Please be advised that the Term 2 Quarterly Tuition Fees are due and payable by 16 April 2018. Please refer to your annual statement, downloaded in January on the Parent Portal for your ..

OzCLO 2018 COMPETITION The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OzCLO) is a contest for high school students. It challenges them to develop their own strategies for solvin..

Year 10 Geography students fieldwork trip to Portsea In mid March six Year 10 Geography classes went to Portsea on a fieldwork trip. The excursion was a part of their Environmental C..

Enrolments for Term 2 Instrumental Music Lessons are NOW OPEN If you are interested in joining this exciting program please download an enrolment form from the MLMC Parent Portal web..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Community volunteerism This week we celebrated Open Day. A day when we welcomed visitors to our College as they go about i..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Over the past three years the College has developed a Master Plan to ensure that all our facilities are well maintained and..

This prayer is known widely as “Morning Prayer”, “St Patrick’s Breastplate”, or “The Lorica”. It is not known whether St. Patrick is actually th..

National Day of Action Against Bullying - Today Today is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. In the previous newsletter I included material about bullying with pa..

Term 1 to Term 2 Transition Term 1 concludes on Thursday 29 March at 2.35pm due to the early arrival of contract buses. All MET bus services will run to their normal timetable. Staff..

Enrolments Year 7, 2020 Information Session - NEXT Wednesday 21 March Open Day 2018 took place this week. But for anyone who couldn't make it along during work hours, there will be a..

Agriculture Students Expanding Horizons March has been an exciting month at McAuley Park Farm. Our Young Farmers have been crutching sheep and trimming feet in preparation of our fir..

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS – GOLD DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD It was with great excitement that we received notification last week that Jessica Myers-Denton of Year 11 had been awarded ..

On Tuesday 27 February my VET Sport and Recreation class had an orienteering day at Mt Lofty in Warrandyte State Park. We were split up into groups of two or three and were given a map w..

(1) VICTORIAN ALL SCHOOLS TRIATHALON CHAMPIONSHIPS Well done to Maddy George (Year 10), Bridget Deed (Year 10) and Lachlan Nichols (Year 8) who competed in the championships last week. ..

School anxiety, reluctance and/or refusal is an issue that can effect any family. Joanne Garfi is a psychologist with 23 years experience and expertise in child and adolescent issues. Do..

On Tuesday 27 February our Year 10 Peer Support leaders visited their Year 7 homerooms to run a Pastoral Care activity on the topic of 'being awesome'. Here are just some of the student'..

This year the School launched its Home Liaison program, where new families to the College of Year 7 students can request a home visit from Sr Mary White Rsm. The program aims to foster a..

Welcome to the season of Lent and the annual Caritas Project Compassion collection for those most in need. In 2018, MLMC is giving members of our entire College community the opportunity..

Music Ensembles at MLMC MLMC students have the privilege of joining an Ensemble of their choice. The College offers ensembles in A Capella (junior and senior), choir, guitar, ..

The Instrumental Music Department is now taking enrolments for Term 2 private 30 minute lessons in brass, cello, drums, bass guitar, piano, violin, voice and woodwind. Be quick! All pri..

Dear members of the Mount Mercy College community We are well into the Season of Lent and last Sunday I particularly enjoyed the readings (Second Sunday of Lent Year B), but of parti..

Prayer Loving Father, so many times I turn away from you and always you welcome me back. Your mercy and love gives me confidence. Thank you for the invitation to share, fast and pray..

From Monday 12 to Friday 16 February all Year 7 students went on their first camp to either the Gundawindi Lodge in Wandin North or to Mount Evelyn Recreation Camp. Five students share t..

In January of this year we read in the media of the tragic death of 14 year old Dolly Everett from the Northern Territory who took her own life as a result of online bullying. In speaki..

TOP ACHIEVERS' ASSEMBLY On Tuesday 20 February, the College gathered as a school community to both acknowledge, and to welcome back, the Year 12 top ten academic achievers in VCAL, ..

As part of the Year 7 and 8 Pastoral Care Programs the team from the Resilience Project came to speak to the students about empathy, gratitude and mindfulness and the impact they have on..

What is the CSYMA Lounge? The CSYMA Lounge is a space where students from all year levels can come together to learn/share about faith and issues of justice. It is a place where all..

Many parents with a son or daughter in Year 11 and 12 would be aware that commencing in 2018 students in these year levels have access to the Edrolo resource. For parents who are new to..

The Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families with the costs associated with school trips, camps and sporting activities...

Ava Bartusch, Georgia Haynes and Shae Preston The Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival is an annual event where people of all nationalities come together to celebrate Japan’s exquis..

This year MLMC is delighted to offer viola lessons in addition to our violin and cello private lessons. Viola lessons are also a private 30 minute one-to one lesson held in Centennial H..

HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL Last Friday, the annual Mount Lilydale Swimming Carnival was held down at Lilydale Outdoor Pool. We would like to thank the students for their excellent part..

On Wednesday 14 March Mount Lilydale Mercy College will open its doors and provide a warm welcome to prospective students and their parents. From 11am to 5pm you will be able to see ..

Year 7 Stepping Up Program As part of the Year 7 camp week, the students participated in a rotation of activities on the two days that they were at the College. Transition to Year 7 ..

Recycling is not a waste of time A big issue with recycling is people not knowing the specifics of what they can actually recycle! Despite Australians recycling approximately 58% of ..

Every year in Term 1 the College participates in Project Compassion — a fundraising and awareness raising campaign for Caritas Australia. This appeal is run every Lent, from Ash We..

Commit to your Child's Online Safety is a free information session for parents run by Maroondah City Council. A representative from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner will speak on e..

The Homework Club runs every week from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in McAuley Library. Students are encouraged to take advantage of a regular homework time slot and there is also assistance with Ma..

With the official end of summer there is a change in the uniform requirements. The blazer now becomes a compulsory part of the uniform to be worn to and from school each day. In the eve..

Key Assets Victoria is a foster care agency operating in all areas of Melbourne. There is currently a great need for new foster families. If you have thought about foster care, please ge..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Welcome to the 40 days of Lent that started with Ash Wednesday on the 14 February. At the College, year level services wer..

The purpose of Lent is to be a season of fasting, self-denial, Christian growth, penitence, conversion, and simplicity. Lent, which comes from the Teutonic (Germanic) word for springtime..

The Yarra Valley Film Festival and Twilight Market is a Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association initiative. Together with the College community, the Old Collegians are h..

The VET Sport and Recreation's first camp of the year was to the Cathedral Ranges — it started our school year two days early, but it was well worth the premature end to holidays. ..

The Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families with the costs associated with school trips, camps and sporting activities...

The 2018 Jigalong Immersion will run from 5 to 11 August. Completed applications are due in by 9am on Friday 23 February. No late applications will be considered. We do not have a f..

The annual Japanese Summer Festival (http://jcjsm.org.au/fest/) is on again next weekend. We encourage all our students (and their families) studying Japanese at the College to attend an..

Welcome to the season of Lent and the annual Caritas Project Compassion collection for those most in need. In 2018, MLMC is giving members of our entire College community the opportunity..

School anxiety, reluctance and/or refusal is an issue that can effect any family. Joanne Garfi is a psychologist with 23 years experience and expertise in child and adolescent issues. Do..

Do you want the opportunity to become more involved in the life of Mount Lilydale Mercy College? Now is your chance. The Parents and Friends' Association are holding their AGM on Tuesday..

The Homework Club commences on Wedensday 21 February and will run every week from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in McAuley Library. Students are encouraged to take advantage of a regular homework..

NEW in 2018 - Cello Lessons The Music Department is VERY excited to offer cello lessons to our students in 2018. As the College already offers brass, drum, guitar, piano, voice, vi..

The College has some very exciting news for our NEW Year 7 students. The Music Department has four Music Scholarships to award to the first four students who enrol into brass (only) Ins..

2018 Instrumental Music Lessons The Instrumental Music Department still has a few vacancies in Term 1 for private 30-minute lessons in brass, cello, drums, bass guitar, pi..

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Modern Pentathlon Congratulations to Lachlan Nicholls (Year 8) who won his age group at the National Championships last weekend in the Modern Pentathlon, meanin..

Please be advised that the office will be closed from 8.45am to 10.20am on Wednesday, 21 February due to the Opening School Mass. ..

Welcome back to school from the College libraries (http://www.mlmc.vic.edu.au/learning/library)! Mount Lilydale Mercy College has two libraries, McAuley Library for Years 7-9 and Bar..

On Wednesday 14 March Mount Lilydale Mercy College will open its doors and provide a warm welcome to prospective students and their parents. From 11am to 5pm you will be able to see ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College Community Welcome to the 2018 academic year after what I hope was a restful family Christmas and an inspiring holiday period. The wea..

Dear God, Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for all that you have allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have remi..

The Yarra Valley Film Festival & Twilight Market is a Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association initiative! Together with the College community, the Old Collegians are..

Welcome to the 2018 school year. We hope that all students commence the year with a positive outlook and a desire to perform to the best of their ability. At the welcoming assembli..

Orientation Day is a day dedicated to the Year 7s that allows them to find out about what their first year at MLMC entails. As well as this, they are able to learn about their homeroom, ..

A very warm welcome back to another year of fun, interesting and challenging, environmentally sustainable projects. The big news over the Christmas/New Year break was that the Colle..

The Young Farmers Club begins again in earnest on Friday 16 February. Every Friday lunchtime, young people from Years 7 to 12 come together with teachers, farmers and parent voluntee..

The yearly School Fee Statements have now been emailed to every family. Your School Fee Statement can also be viewed on the Parent Portal. If you have selected to pay your fees vi..

Please find attached the College Communcation Guidelines for parents...

MLMC Swimming Training - starts MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY When: Monday afternoons (3.30-4.45pm) and Wednesday mornings (7.00-8.00am) Where: Kilsyth Pool Why: To improve your swimming and f..

Welcome back to another fun filled year of music making in our MLMC Jazz Band. We are looking for past and NEW students to join this very exciting band. It doesn’t matter what lev..

Please find attached an update on School Crossings from the Yarra Ranges Council which relates to the crossing at Beresford Road (between Cave Hill Road and Hightech Place) Lilydale. ..

SIX REASONS TO JOIN AN A CAPELLA ENSEMBLE It is a fantastic decision if you are passionate about singing. Can you sing? Do you want to show off your talent? It is a fantastic dec..

Our College Choir is a wonderful opportunity to help our students develop one of their most precious gifts – the singing voice. As parents (and teachers) we have a tremendous infl..

Welcome to 2018 and a special welcome to our new families. The Year 7 parents were welcomed with a Liturgy and morning tea on Wednesday and the group was buzzing with excitement as they ..

Dear members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community Since our last newsletter, the weeks have been filled with celebrations marking the passing of the end of the 2017 academic..

Let Me Not Keep Christmas (Linda Felver, A Book of Christmas) "Let me not wrap, stack, box, bag, tie, tag, bundle, seal, keep Christmas. Christmas kept is liable to mould. ..

In early December the 2017 Awards Ceremonies took place - you can read the full list of recipients in the document below. Congratulations to all our our award recipients!..

The School Office Hours during the summer holiday period are as follows: Closed - Tuesday, 19 December for staff liturgy and luncheon. Normal office hours of 8.00am to 4.30pm, Mo..

On Thursday 23 November, Mount Lilydale Mercy College hosted the ‘Flying Solo’ evening for incoming Year 7 students who will be starting with us in 2018. As College Captains ..

We understand some of you may not have received the previous edition of the newsletter. Please click this link to read Issue 20, published on Friday 24 November (http://www.mlmc.vic.edu...

The Year 9 Horticulture class entered four lettuces in the horticulture section at the annual Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show. The lettuces were grown from seeds that had been purchased f..

On Remembrance Day, our College Choir was honoured to be asked to sing during the service. It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning, and our students came proudly dressed in their scho..

This is the final newsletter for 2017 - thank you for reading. We'll be back next year with more great news and events from across the MLMC community...

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College Community What do you think of Art? How do you determine what is Art and what is not? How do you know what you like and what you do n..

Advent comes from the Latin word meaning 'coming'. Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous sea..

As the school year draws to a close, we will shortly begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. These next few weeks can be just so busy as we deal with urgent matters in th..

Dear Parent/Guardian In 2018, the College is changing its banking institution. This will require a new Payment Option/Direct Debit Request Authority which will need to be completed b..

Mount Lilydale Young Farmers always look forward with excitement to the Lilydale Show. This year was our biggest effort so far. Our wonderful staff, students and parents worked very hard..

The Yarra Valley Film Festival & Twilight Market is a Mount Lilydale Mercy College Old Collegians' Association initiative! Together with the College community, the Old Collegians are..

A warm invitation is extended to all members of the College community to join us for the annual Family Service of Carols which is taking place in the College Amphitheatre on Tuesday 5 De..

On Tuesday 14 November, 28 students from the Instrumental Music Program participated in our End of Year Music Recital Evening. Parents, grandparents and siblings were invited along to r..

The Music Department is now accepting 2018 enrolments for Instrumental Music Lessons. Students are given a private one-to-one 30 minute lesson once a week in their chosen Instrument. ..

Operation Christmas Child – Thank you! A huge thank you to everyone involved in Operation Christmas Child! There was such an enthusiastic response this year with homerooms and ..

Student Achievements - Running Congratulations to Riley Dawson-Muir on completing the 10km event at the Marysville Marathon Festival on November 12 in a time of 1.01.34, winning his ..

Reminder to all students to have their drink bottle with them at all times, especially in this warmer weather and with summer approaching. We have had lots of students presenting to Firs..

Counsellors will be working up until Monday 18 December. For urgent matters, please ring the school office during this time on 9735 4022. The Counselling Department will be closed over t..

The final Home Work Club session for 2017 will take place on Wednesday 29 November in McAuley Library. Please note - the Home Work Club will not be running on Wednesday 6 December...

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College Community Have you played the game ‘Do you remember when’? Having adult children who are all still at university (althou..

Year 9’s Duke of Edinburgh Award - Bronze Level As you may be aware from previous newsletters, the College delivered the Duke of Edinburgh award to Year 9 and 10 students for t..

The Principal Mr Philip Morison and the Chair of the Advisory Council Dr Jo Drummond would like to extend a warm invitation to all parents who currently have students at the College to j..

The Year 12 Awards were held on Tuesday 24 October. The Prefect body were acknowledged and thanked for their work in all areas of the College in 2017 and the College Gold And Double Gold..

What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6.8 Let us pray For all who suffer as a result of conflict, and ..

Universtity of NSW Mathematics Awards Congratulations to all students who took part in the ICAS Mathematics testing in August. In particular, congratulations go to the following stu..

At Mount Lilydale Mercy College we really value the time and the effort that so many of you give to us. If you volunteered in any area of the College this year we would like to exte..

Launched in 1998, Junior Landcare is an awareness raising and funding program that encourages young people to play an active role in ensuring the safe future of their environment. Moment..

Please find attached the Mark Prest Award Nomination form. Applications close 5.00pm Monday 13 November...

Our Year 8 boys, Josh Keagan, Alec Grebe and Beau Norney, did a great job on Friday 27 October at the State Final of the 2017 Victorian Games and Apps Challenge. They worked as a team t..

On Monday 30 October, 51 students (from the Instrumental Music Program, LEAP Music Program, College Ensembles and a variety of Soloists) performed in our End of Year Music Concert. Pare..

Auditions for 2018 Instrumental Music Scholarships will take place after school on Tuesday 21 November and Wednesday 22 November in the Music Department SLR 1.1. Scholarships on off..

Year 10 VET Sport & Recreation Surf Camp On Saturday 2 November, Mr Beard’s Sport and Recreation class departed for the Mornington Peninsula for two days of cool beach stuf..

Student Achievements Congratulations to Jessica Herrod (Year 8) who has been awarded a green belt in Judo after successfully passing her grading, involving both practical and knowled..

For Sale - Cubby House or Garden Shed Eacy year a handful of students in the VET Building and Construction class take on the challenge of building a Cubby House which can then be sol..

On Friday 27 October, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education The Hon James Merlino MP visited Mount Lilydale Mercy College to announce that the State Government was granting our C..

Mercy Day to us is a day that we spend celebrating the Sisters of Mercy, our foundress Catherine McAuley, and the opportunities we have here at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. All the proc..

Traditionally on the Wednesday before Mercy Day we hold a short liturgy at the Lilydale Cemetery where many of the Mercy Sisters are buried. This year was particularly special as it is 1..

Adventurous Journey - Cathedral Ranges This year saw the introduction of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to the College. This Award encourages young people to participate in a range of..

On Monday 18 September, the College was lucky enough to welcome The Honorable Tony Smith MHR Federal Member for Casey, who presented us with three flags to be raised outside Dublin House..

Some weeks ago we had one of the most amazing experiences of our lives on the Jigalong Immersion visit. We learnt so much and have so many memories that we will never forget. The teacher..

Young Farmers Show Their Potential In an exciting holiday break, Molly Henderson, Ivy Ferguson-Mayer, Isabella Green and Andrew Ward spent the majority of the first week at the Royal..

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