Despite a rather wet and chilly day on Friday 8 September, we had an amazing celebration for Mercy Day. Catherine McAuley would have been proud!
The day started with all homerooms busily setting up their stalls and activities before moving into a beautiful liturgy prepared and led by the Year 12 Ministry students. The liturgy reflected on the Mercy value of Courage — and that was certainly displayed in the hours that followed. With some last-minute changes to venues, we managed to have a fun-filled day with students and staff participating in games, activities, Mercy Idol, the annual parade and much more.
Alongside the celebrations, Mercy Day gives us the opportunity to help those less fortunate and while we do not have our final amount, I can confidently say that we raised around $14,000. This money will go to Mercy Works to support their many projects. Well done to everyone for their part in this great experience.
Mercy Idol results:
1st — Kye A and Elena A (Somewhere Only We Know)
2nd — Campbell M, Mitch O, Sam W, Jayden I (We Will Rock You)
3rd — Taj R, Madii W, Luca B (the mega medley)
Mercy Day Parade results:
1st — 12 White Christmas
2nd — 12 Orange Olympics
3rd — 12 Gold Diggers
