Dates
- Tuesday 21 February — catch-up photo day and sibling photos
- Tuesday 21 February — VCE/VCE-VM Parent Information Night (7.30pm)
- Wednesday 22 February — Ash Wednesday liturgies
- Wednesday 1 March — Parents and Friends’ Association bowling night
- Monday 6 March — MLMC Athletics Carnival
Main driveway drop-off area
I hope as we enter the fourth week of term, you are well and the routines of school are well and truly back in action. As you know, our school's ‘kiss and drop’ area is an essential part of our daily routine that ensures a smooth and safe drop-off for our students. However, we have noticed that the area has been experiencing some congestion lately, which has resulted in delays and inconvenience for all of us.
We kindly ask that when preparing to drop your child off at the kiss and drop location in the main driveway you move as far forward in the parking area as possible. This will allow more cars to fit in and make the drop-off process quicker and more efficient for everyone. We understand that time is valuable, and we want to ensure that you and your child get to work/class on time without any unnecessary delays. Please do not use this area at drop-off and pick-up times as a place to park.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, and we thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Hats for sale
I would once again like to draw your attention to an ongoing issue at the College regarding the wearing of hats. Despite our repeated reminders, some students are still not bringing their hats to school. As a SunSmart school, we expect students to wear a hat at recess and lunchtime during Terms 1 and 4.
To help alleviate the problem of having to travel to Croydon to purchase a replacement hat, we have organised for some hats to be sold at the College for $11 each. This will allow a student who has lost their hat to easily purchase a new one and avoid being without proper sun protection.
To purchase one, please visit the Finance Office with a credit card or EFT (no cash), or make payment via the MLMC shop. Hats will be available at the Finance Office from Monday 20 February.
We strongly encourage all students to bring their hats to school every day and to wear them while outside. This is an important measure to ensure their safety and wellbeing while on campus. Please remember to put your child’s name on it. All items of uniform that are handed in with a name on them find their owner.
Our Mercy values on show
My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to our Year 11 and 12 students for their involvement in serving the community. It is truly heartwarming to see the students devoting their time and energy to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
I am very proud of our Year 11 students who are traveling into the city every Monday night to assist the sisters from the Missionary of Charity in serving those who need a meal. Their selfless and compassionate service is truly admirable. This week, Teresa, Eva and Megan (pictured) helped serve over 60 meals to those in need. Donations of non-perishable foods are always welcomed by the sisters. If you would like to contribute, please drop off goods at Student Reception.
Likewise, our Year 12s are doing an amazing job serving the local community in
Lilydale with the best toasties and hot drinks in the Yarra Valley. Their efforts are bringing joy, comfort and conversation to those in need, and it is wonderful to see them making a real difference in the community.
I would like to extend my gratitude to all the students involved, and to you as parents for instilling in your children the value of serving others. Your support and encouragement have undoubtedly played a significant role in their willingness to give back to the community.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and partnership in shaping our students to become responsible and compassionate citizens.
Year 7 Camp and Year 10 Peer Support
I wanted to take a moment to share with you how wonderful it was to visit both the Year 7 camps this week with the Year 10 Peer Support students. It was truly heartwarming to see our Year 7s having a great time at camp, as they formed new friendships and strengthened their bonds with their homeroom teacher, and also to see how eager the Peer Support team were in working with our newest students.
I also want to express my gratitude to the staff who went above and beyond to ensure that our College remains a positive and supportive environment for our students to learn and grow. Their dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed, and we are truly fortunate to have such a caring and committed team.
I hope your child has returned with great stories of the many wonderful activities on camp.
Enrolment for Year 7 2025
Mrs Sharon Elderhurst
Enrolments Officer
Applications for Year 7 2025 are now open. Parents/guardians asked to submit an online application via the MLMC website enrolment page no later than Friday 12 May 2023. Applicants will be contacted throughout Term 2 or Term 3 to arrange an application interview. Offers of places will be sent to prospective students on Friday 20 October 2023. Please note that all applicants are encouraged to attend a College Tour with bookings available online.
Organisation Skills
Miss Sarah Shallcross
Community Development Coordinator
With Term 1 underway, we are looking for parent volunteers to help our Year 7 students with the Organisational Skills Program.
What is Organisational Skills?
This program is run by volunteer parents. The program helps our young students to develop fundamental skills that they will carry with them throughout their years at high school. These skills include how to keep track of homework and assignments as well as how to keep a tidy locker. Our volunteers visit their assigned homeroom regularly, some visit every fortnight, others monthly (this is flexible and can work around your schedule).
How to sign up?
If you are interested in signing up for this program please call or email me, Sarah Shallcross, at sshallcross@mlmc.vic.edu.au or phone 9739 2220. Further information will be provided in the coming weeks to those who sign up.
I look forward to hearing from you!
