Message from the Principal – Christine Harding
Welcome to the community of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer. Striving for excellence, we are the only specialist all-girls school in the Sutherland Shire.
Principal’s Post on Empowering Young Women
Since 1935, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College has held a legacy of instilling the values of leadership, excellence and service, nurturing confident young women. We empower…
Dean of School – Paul Hughes
Education is a passport to freedom and the means to unlock the globe. Resilience and Adolescence Term 3 is well and truly underway and now students are…
Musical News
Disney’s High School Musical JR centers on the blossoming relationship between Troy, a high school jock, and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They meet on a family vacation and become attracted to each other while singing in a karaoke competition. Rediscovering each other at school, their relationship and their surprise decision to audition together for the school show are thwarted by the school’s current leading lady, Sharpay, and Troy and Gabriella’s well-meaning friends. Finally, Gabriella and Troy find a way to be themselves and…
Dean of Mission – Marg Marriott
What an incredible Olympics we have experienced. The day after the Feast of Australia’s own saint, St Mary McKillop we’ hope to show some’re excited to celebrate Aussie Spirit at OLM with…
Calendar Update
Term 3 Important Dates Monday – 5 – 19 AugustHSC Trial ExaminationsMonday – 12 AugustNewman Symposium 3.15pm-4.30pmWednesday – 21 August to Friday 23 AugustOLM Musical – High School Musical…
Wellbeing and Diverse Learning – Carolyn Burden
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers, Our fundraising trivia night raised a total of $5500 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The amazing work of the foundation ensures access to…
Leader of Pathways and Partnerships – Lisa Formica
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to…
Leader of Learning – Integrated Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment – Lisa Romberg
NEWMAN Symposium Annually, a Newman Symposium is held at all participating schools to offer a snapshot of the learning. It is our unique way of…
Leader of Operations – Andrew Mackenzie
Book Week 2024 This year the theme for Book Week in 2024 is ‘ Reading is Magic’. The official week is from Saturday, 17 August – Friday, 23 August. At OLM,…
Mathematics Faculty – Megan Shipard
Over 30 years ago, physicist Larry Shaw celebrated the first Pi Day on March 14. The date, 3.14, was meant to signify the first three digits of pi, the…
English Faculty – Susan Kamp
There is no greater weapon than knowledge, and no greate source of knowledge than the written work. – Malala Yousafzai This week Saoirse O’Brien and Anna Govindrulu competed…
STEM – Erin Watson
In the words of Thomas Edison “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration”. I hope that this trip has inspired the ‘Scientist’ in everyone who came along. – Thomas…
STEM Camp – Gallery
The STEM Camp trip to Canberra, aimed to ignite curiosity and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through engaging activities and curated experiences. This immersive journey was designed…
PDHPE Faculty – Damien Trevillion
Through the study of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education courses, students develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to take action to protect and enhance their own and others’…
Languages Faculty – Vanessa Riga
langues Bienvenue à notre fête italienne | Welcome to our languages fiesta Year 8 Italian Fiesta It was a wonderful start to Term 3 for…
Instructional Leader – Co-Curricular – Danielle Polson
Congratulations to Ella McGuiness and Liesl Spinner (Year 8) for placing 1st and 2nd respectively in the Youth Category (13-16 years) of the Sutherland to Surf. Congratulations to Veronica Rogers, Charli Moses…