In trying to reinforce the very special quality of community we have here at Mount Lilydale Mercy College, the Student Leadership team has been active in sending out positive messages to our students to support them in their learning and wellbeing.

The first initiative of our Student Leadership team was a video message from the College’s Captains, Tatiana Lintzeris and Riley Swankie, along with the Vice Captains, Summer Thomas and Harrison George, in which they discussed tips to successfully engage in remote learning. You can watch it HERE.

Tatiana said it is important to still be able to connect to the community that the school has made “because even in times of social distance we must still be socially present”. Harrison said the videos that the leaders make are "so that those who wish to seek help know that they are not alone during these difficult times".

The second initiative was a video message by McAuley prefects Georgia Drummond and Molly Bollaart, who have shared ways to stay healthy and active during isolation. You can watch their video HERE.

Molly said the videos are "important in this time to ensure that our College community is safe and happy". Georgia said "I believe these videos represent the value of every student at the College and the importance of their wellbeing".

The third initiative is a visual message pictured above which was shared with students: "Let's stick together in this tough time. We will get through this. Make the most of each day. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay positive".

The commitment of our student leaders is to be applauded. They are a very special group of young men and women, who are exemplifying our Mercy values and showing true leadership in this challenging time.