We have farewelled our Year 12 Class of 2019 this week. Celebrations began with a full-school assembly led by our College Captains, Grace Clinton and Matthew Gamble. They acknowledged the great work of members of our community, while also offering wonderful reflections on their time at the College. Special thank you to Grace for her video presentation of their six years at MLMC.
During the assembly, a gift of an autograph book was presented from each Year 7 Homeroom to their Year 12 Homeroom counterparts and, as a lasting gift to the College, it is with great pleasure the Year 12 students have organised for a garden bed of daffodils to be created. Earlier in the year when our Principal, Mr Phil Morison, spoke to the Year 12 students, he used an analogy about daffodils growing. The Year 12s hope that in the years ahead, as the daffodils continue to flower, you will remember the growth that is possible as you each journey through MLMC.
In his address as Acting Principal, Mr Louis Papadimitriou wished the Year 12s well for the future. “We hope you leave with fond memories of your time here at Mount Lilydale Mercy College and leave with the knowledge that you have been given the opportunity to acquire skills and experiences that will serve you well in your lives beyond the College.”
Mr Papadimitriou told the Year 12s to remember that they will always be MLMC students. “Even though you may longer be here, you will always belong and be part of our community.”
He also gave this blessing on behalf of the College community:
May God's blessing follow you all as you find new journeys to travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams.
May his gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the passions that you follow.
May your hearts and lives always reflect his love and truth,
And may hope be a light within you that you carry into each new day.
Amen.
Tuesday 22 October was the Year 12 Celebrations Day. It began with Mass, led by Fr Dean Bradbury, which was a beautiful and fitting final Mass for the Year 12 students. This was followed by the presentation of College Gold and Double Gold Awards and recognition of the role played by each member of the 2019 Prefect body. To finish the day, a barbecue lunch was prepared by the staff for the students and a carnival atmosphere allowed the students to relax and celebrate their time together at the College.
We wish the students well in their upcoming exams and look forward to seeing them all together again at the Year 12 Graduation on Saturday 23 November.
College Gold:
Thomas Badgery
Chloe Baulch
Christelle Cartledge
Liam Charles
Amelia Cimo
Ethan Cornish
Alex D’Angelo
Erin Dean
Ella Delgorge
Mitchell Douglas
Angelo Eglezos
Jade Fairweather
Zara Fehring
Jackson Flint
Lara Griffin-Krenn
Nathan Hausler
Molly Henderson
Tara Jean
Brianna Kollosche
Natalee Marchese
Eliza McDonald
Emily McIntyre
Joshua McKinnon
Tristan Mifsud
Charlton Pettigrew
Nichols Sanelli
Kendra Spencer
Amara Sproson-Barr
Grace Staindl-Dymond
Harrison Stolzenhain
Harrison Strachan
Ashlee Sumner
Keilani Trewavis
Alice Tripp
Jacquelyn Voss
Charlie Wells
Jessie Williams
Sophia Zappia
College Double Gold:
Jai-Kobi Butcher
Mikayla Byrne
Sienna Clark
Grace Clinton
Matthew Gamble
Darcy Hamilton
Samuel Lees
Georgia McAleer
Matthew Phillips
Ethan Preston
Hannah Steele
Willow Thomas
