Our Lady of Mercy College
Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), is a Roman Catholic, secondary day school for girls, situated in Heidelberg, a north-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Coordinates | 37°45′32″S 145°4′1″E |
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Type | Independent, day school |
Motto | Duce Maria (With Mary as our Leader) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) |
Established | 1910 |
Principal | Judith Weir |
Years offered | 7–12 |
Gender | Girls |
Enrolment | ~1,090 (7–12)[1] |
Colour(s) | Blue & maroon |
Affiliation | Girls Sport Victoria |
Website | www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The college is conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, a congregation of religious Sisters founded in Dublin, Ireland, by Catherine McAuley.
OLMC is a member of Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) and the Catholic All Schools Sports Association (CAS).
OLMC is split into four houses, Loreto, Carmel, Mercy and McAuley. These four houses compete in swimming, athletics, debating arts and maths competitions.
Sport
OLMC is a member of Girls Sport Victoria (GSV).
GSV premierships
OLMC has won the following GSV premierships.[2]
- Basketball (9) - 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Netball (2) - 2003, 2004
- Soccer (3) - 2011, 2012, 2016
- Softball - 2016
- Tennis (2) - 2001, 2016
- Volleyball - 2005
Notable alumnae
- Susan Crennan - former justice of the High Court of Australia
- Alannah MacTiernan - former politician
- Emma Alberici - European correspondent for The 7.30 Report
- Denise Scott - comedian
References
- Our Lady of Mercy College: Enrolments Handbook (accessed:15-08-2007)
- "Archives » Girls Sport Victoria". Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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