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. Welcome back…
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 our girls…
Assistant Principal – Karen Shawcross
Welcome to Term 3. This term is an exciting time as we navigate a busy period for all year groups. It is important that we maintain high standards and expectations, and I…
Religious Education Coordinator – Ian Anderson
Term three is always a busy term, this year more than usual. While assessments are starting to occur and HSC Trial exams have begun, we also have many areas of the school…
School Uniforms
Dear Parents and Carers, Uniform suppliers Noone have relocated their retail store to new premises. It is a larger and more comfortable space and they are committed to a long tenancy to…
Calendar Update
Term 3 Important Dates Friday – 8 AugustFeast of Mary Mackillop Monday – 4 August – Monday 18 AugustHSC Trial Examinations Monday – 11 AugustNewman Symposium @ 3.15pm Friday –…
E-Bike Safety
Children under 16 and adult riders accompanying and supervising them may ride on the footpath and are encouraged to ride away from the road. It’s the law for everyone to wear a…
Leader of Learning – Integrated Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment – Lisa Romberg
Academic Awards – Semester 1 The Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Years 7-10 ONLY: awarded to students who have attained an A grade in ALL but 3 subjects of the…
Newman Symposium
Students in our Newman classes have been working extra hard over the last few weeks, producing a project for our 2025 Newman Symposium to be held on Monday 11th August. The theme…
Year 11 Leadership Day
On Tuesday, August 5th, Year 11 students participated in a special Leadership Day designed to empower and equip them with essential skills for the future. The day was a fantastic opportunity for…
Year 9 2025 / Year 10 2026
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity available to our Year 9 students (Year 10, 2026). In Term 2, 2026, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is offering a…
PDHPE Faculty News
Our three Stage 5 Child Studies Elective classes have had the opportunity to work with young children at Little Shepherd Preschool and Our Lady of Fatima Preschool and Long Day Care Centre in Term…
Leader of Pathways and Partnerships – Lisa Formica
OLM Careers Newsletter can be accessed here. OPEN DAYS August16 AugustMacquarie UniversityMore Info17 AugustACU – Strathfield CampusMore Info30 August Notre Dame More Info30 August University of Sydney More Info30 August UTS …
Debating News
Sutherland Shire Debating Competition July – August 2025 This year OLM has entered a junior team in the Sutherland Shire Debating Competition which is a knockout style…
Instructional Leader – Co-Curricular – Danielle Polson
The following link has important information from Sydney Catholic Schools regarding sport. https://sport.syd.catholic.edu.au/ The Sutherland Seahawks Gridiron Club have launched Shire Flag Football…
Marine Studies News
There has been a great balance of dedicated research, quick sunshine filled breaks onshore, and plenty of patience as Marine Studies 100hr and 200hr classes wait for the fair weather that Term…
Creative and Performing Arts Faculty – Verneen Mason
Dance Troupe The OLM Dance Troupe recently showcased their incredible talent at the prestigious Sutherland Shire, St George Dance Eisteddfod. Competing against many outstanding teams from local…