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.
| Our Lady of Mercy College | |
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| Location | |
| , Victoria Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°45′32″S 145°4′1″E |
| Information | |
| 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 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrolment | ~1,090 (7–12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Blue & maroon |
| 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.
Notable alumnae
- Sarah Abo - Journalist, 60 Minutes (Australian TV program)
- Emma Alberici - European correspondent for The 7.30 Report
- Susan Crennan - current Justice of the High Court of Australia
- Natalie Miller - Young Talent Time member 1985 - 1988
See also
- List of schools in Victoria
- Victorian Certificate of Education
References
- Our Lady of Mercy College: Enrolments Handbook (accessed:15-08-2007)
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