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 contributions that our graduating class of 2019 has made to our MLMC community during their six-year journey with us. Amid the celebrations this week there were emotions of happiness, and sadness. Sadness in coming to the realisation that their journey here at MLMC is coming to an end, and happiness in celebrating our time together and looking forward to the journey ahead.
We hope the graduating class of 2019 leave with fond memories of their time here at MLMC and leave with the knowledge that they have been given the opportunity to acquire skills and experiences that will serve them well in their lives beyond the College.
Year 12 Level Leaders Mrs Janet Barr and Mr Tim Thompson, along with Campus Director Mr Kamahl Russell, are to be congratulated on the way in which they worked with the students to achieve a positive and memorable finish.
We are very proud of our graduating class of 2019 and are confident that they will continue respect their families, their peers and the community that has supported them over the years.
Old Collegians' Gala
On Saturday 19 October I had the privilege of attending the Old Collegians’ Gala. It was a fantastic night, listening to stories of years gone by and meeting members of our extended community. Congratulations to our past staff and students who have been inducted on to our Mercy Honour Roll. Their example of Mercy and dedication to the service of others is an example for all of us to follow.
Congratulations to:
- Michael McLindon (staff member 1984-2010): school psychologist and instrumental in implementing the Wellbeing team
- Dympna Beard (Class of 1965): outstanding service to the community
- Patrick Boucher (Class of 1993): founder and director of Yarra Valley Life TV
- Rebecca Collins (Class of 1999): founder and director of fashion label Mae's Sunday
To the MLMC Old Collegians’ Association — thank you for creating this opportunity to meet and reconnect with friends and also to acknowledge the great things our past students have done in their personal and professional lives in the years that followed MLMC. Our Old Collegians’ Association plays a very important role within the cultural life of the College. The members of the association generously donate their time to maintain and grow the links between the College, our past students and our local community. The work of the Old Collegians brings many benefits to the College and we thank them for it.
Sports Awards
On Thursday 24 October I attended our annual Sports Awards. Thank you to Ms Danni Webb, our Sports Coordinator, for organising a fantastic night and looking after all the coaches and teams during the year. Jack Ross, a current player with Richmond Football Club, spoke to us about his AFL journey and the importance that sport has played in his life.
To all the students who participated in our sports program and to those whose achieved individual recognition, congratulations. Sport plays an important part in our cocurricular program here at MLMC and it has been fantastic to witness the large number of students who have been involved in our sports programs.
The Mark Prest Award
With this newsletter you will find a nomination form for the Mark Prest Award, which is presented annually to the staff member who most exemplifies our Mercy education philosophies, values and spirit. Each staff member can only win this award once. The award winner for 2019 will be announced at the Night of Excellence on Friday 13 December. Staff members can be nominated by parents, students, other staff, or community members. Please consider this process. You can find the nomination form below.
Acting Principal
Louis Papadimitriou
