Dean of Mission – Marg Marriott

We are so grateful for the efforts of the OLM community with Mercy Day. Father Adrian celebrated his final Mass with us at St Aloysius Cronulla, and we were joined by some wonderful Sisters of Mercy and local educational colleagues. Our Vocal Ensemble was led by Mr Peter Lee and Ms Verneen Mason, and as always they sang with great heart.

The fundraising component in the support of Mercy Works Indigenous Projects was a source of great joy as homerooms provided opportunities for food, drinks and fun. We were able to raise a substantial sum of approximately $3,500.00, and we raised a great deal of school spirit, homeroom cooperation and smiles all around. The entrepreneurial spirit of our staff and students shone through as we found creative ways to attract tokens and have a great time whilst doing it. There was OLM Radio, a Footy Passing competition, inflatables, guessing competitions, corn hole and cup pong games together with an endless array of treats to eat and drink. It was the investment of time and effort made by staff and students into the Mercy Fair that made it so special. The entertainment continued on with an ice bath challenge. The teachers who received the most nominations were challenged to tough it out in the ice water – Mr Trevilion was victorious, having been in training for the event for some time. 

It was a source of great pride to have local Cronulla Parish Vinnies representatives John and Imelda O’Neil join our Year 9 Food Tech students this week. The students had completed an authentic Assessment Task linked to providing appropriate homemade food snacks for Vinnies clients locally, and with Van Services. Students discussed their recipe design process with John and Imelda and even the packaging was very thoughtfully considered to allow clients the ability to keep their perishable snack for a few days, or be able to send it into school with a child. The snacks were delivered to clients in need locally and more widely across Sydney and they were received with much gratitude. 

Year 10 engaged with the very popular Outdoor Education Program at The Tops over two days. There was spiritual input, time for group interactions, and prayer. Special thanks to Father Adrian for joining us, and the awesome staff who were able to facilitate the days. 

Leaders from Years 7-9 represented the College at the Junior Mercy Day at Monte St Angelo, North Sydney recently. We travelled by train and engaged with students from the other Mercy 5 schools from Sydney. It focussed our attention on the struggle of those who do not have secure access to clean water. Our students were a credit to OLM and their families. 

Mrs Marg Marriott, Dean of Mission