Dates
- Friday 5 May — Carr House Celebration
- Tuesday 9 May – EISM Athletics Carnival
- Thursday 11 May — Year 12 Retreat
- Friday 12 May — Year 11 Retreat
Welcome back
Welcome back to Term 2. It's great to have families back on board for what promises to be another exciting and eventful term. Although this term is shorter than the previous one, it will be jam-packed with various events and work requirements that will keep everyone busy.
As students return to school, it's important that we make getting back into the habit of study and revision a top priority. Consistent effort in these areas will set students up for success and help them achieve their academic goals. We encourage all families to support their children in establishing good study habits and making the most of their learning opportunities this term.
Making the most of learning opportunities means working on 100% attendance. Being at school is crucial for students to succeed academically and develop essential life skills. When students regularly attend school, they are exposed to a structured environment that fosters learning, discipline, and socialisation.
Absenteeism can have a significant impact on a student's education, leading to missed opportunities to learn and falling behind on coursework. Additionally, excessive absences can result in a decline in grades, missed opportunities for extracurricular activities, and strained relationships with teachers and peers. The odd day here or there adds up, creating the habit of avoiding rather than meeting responsibilities. Therefore, developing sound attendance habits is, in so many ways, critical to your child’s success.
Here's to a productive and fulfilling term ahead!
Uniform
As Term 2 has arrived, we would like to remind you that our school has now transitioned to winter uniforms. We would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the importance of adhering to our school's uniform policy.
We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that your child wears the correct uniform items appropriately, as it promotes a sense of pride and discipline among our students. We believe that wearing the school uniform is an important part of a student's education and instills a sense of unity and belonging.
We would also like to remind parents that uniform should never be an issue, and we expect your support in ensuring that your child is dressed correctly. Please do not leave this for the school to have to correct, we need you to support us with this.
For some students, tying a tie may pose a challenge. We kindly ask that you take the time to teach your child how to tie a tie, as it is an essential part of their uniform. I am sure there are plenty of YouTube videos demonstrating how to do this but if you are stuck, feel free to send them along to me for a quick lesson.
With the cooler and wetter weather almost upon us, please remember the College uniform has an optional light spray/rain jacket and a College beanie available for purchase.
We thank you for your continued support and cooperation in ensuring that our students are dressed appropriately and ready to learn. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the winter uniform, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Central Australia
We are excited to announce expressions of interest to participate in the Year 10 Central Australia/Top End Tour are now being received. Unfortunately, there are only 42 available spaces for students.
This 11-day tour will depart on Thursday, 14 September and return on Sunday, 24 September.
A full itinerary for the tour will soon be placed on the Year 10 Classroom page. However, below is a brief description of the itinerary:
- Day 1 (Thursday, 14 September) — Melbourne to Yulara
- Day 2 (Friday, 15 September) — Yulara to Kings Canyon
- Day 3 (Saturday, 16 September) — Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
- Day 4 (Sunday, 17 September) — Alice Springs
- Day 5 (Monday, 18 September) — Alice Springs to Banka Banka
- Day 6 (Tuesday, 19 September) — Banka Banka to Nitmiluk
- Day 7 (Wednesday, 20 September) — Nitmiluk to Jabiru
- Day 8 (Thursday, 21 September) — Jabiru
- Day 9 (Friday, 22 September) — Jabiru to Darwin
- Day 10 (Saturday, 23 September) — Litchfield National Park
- Day 11 (Sunday, 24 September) — Darwin to Melbourne.
We believe this tour will provide our students with an excellent opportunity to learn about the history, geography, and culture of Central Australia and the Top End. Additionally, it will provide them with opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as a chance to make lasting friendships.
If you would like your child to be considered for the tour, please complete and return the expression of interest Google form by Friday 5 May. The cost of the trip will be advertised to families soon through a letter on the Parent Portal. Please keep an eye open for it.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this tour, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Vaping
Mount Lilydale Mercy College continues to place great importance on raising awareness about the potential health risks associated with vaping, and to help prevent its use among students. As part of this support to families we would like to advertise an upcoming webinar.
The webinar will take place via Zoom on Tuesday 9 May at 7.00pm.
It will cover such topics as:
- what exactly vaping is and how it differs from cigarettes
- why vaping is increasing in popularity, especially among young people
- what the potential harms of vaping are
- how parents can engage with young people about vaping.
To be part of the webinar you need to register. You can do so via this link: Young People & Vaping — Parent, Carer and Educator Webinar — Maroondah City Council
Please note that this webinar is for parents/carers of young people, it is not aimed at actual children or young people. It is recommended that children and young people do not attend.
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.
