There are so many things we can be proud of as a Year 7 cohort as we move into mid-term. We are very much looking forward to supporting your child as they begin the transition into Year 8, 2027.

As the Year 7 Leadership Team, we understand that now is a time of change, and for some students, this will feel uncomfortable. Please remember that the leap from Year 6 into Year 7 was huge, and they can draw on these learnings as they navigate new classes, teachers and social groups in 2027.

As always, we have excellent wrap-around support networks for every student and family. You have a Mercy Homegroup Leader, Year Level Coordinators and Wellbeing team here for you, as well as your class teachers and learning support staff, if you need assistance at any time.

Mercy in Action - Wednesday 2 December 2026

Parents and carers will soon receive PAM communication regarding Mercy in Action - a special day of 'giving back and learning new ways to assist others'.

Catherine’s McAuley's words encourage students to see service as a lifelong attitude, not just a one-day event. The day becomes a starting point for living mercy in everyday life.

On this day, students will participate in an activity that benefits their local community and enhances their understanding of volunteering. Some activities offered will take place on-site at the Coolock Campus under the supervision of College staff, while some activities will take place off-site. In this case, students will travel by bus to and from external venues, and parents/carers will be required to provide consent via PAM prior to the day. Please ensure all information is read carefully, particularly what is required of your child to participate in this activity.

Some of the activities that will be undertaken on the day:

• Assisting at Bendigo Foodshare
• Packing food hampers and cooking meals for Bendigo Foodshare (on-site at CMCB)
• Working on arts and crafts for residents at Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged
• Volunteering at various local organisations such as BARC and the Old Church on the Hill
• Participating in a Young Mercy Links workshop

There will be no regular classes running on this day, and students are asked to wear their College sports uniform and hat. All students are requested to bring lunch, snacks and a drink bottle. Students remaining on-site will have access to the canteen facilities.

Students will be notified of their workshops before the day.

Australian Maths Competition

Congratulations to the following students who participated in this competition. We love the courage demonstrated by these students who tested their skills, and we encourage more students to challenge themselves!

• DISTINCTION: Harriet Schuster (Top 21% of her year level in her region) 
• DISTINCTION: Sam Kerville (Top 17% of his year level in his region) 
• CREDIT: Makayla Jackson, Ethan Kerville, Isabelle McCarthy, Logan Murphy, Matilda Palmer and Miley Ellerton.
• PROFICIENCY: James Lenaghan, Henry Morton, Eden Rogers, Louisa Sesso-Hull, Henry Stewart-Eeles, Edward Turner, Reid Abley and Alannah Bell.
• PARTICIPATION: Darby Kramer, Liam Sibley and Milanke Haasbroek.

Maths Competition Distinctions

Library Reading Room

It’s always great to see who is reading what in the Library Reading Room! As part of our English curriculum, the students enjoy one period each fortnight to read, return and borrow library books. It’s such an important part of their learning, and the research is very clear that print texts (and sustained print texts) improve literacy skills.

We wish you all the best and hope that the weather blesses us with warm and sunny days.

Mrs Kim Greenwell, Mr Sebastian Greene, Mrs Sarah Cody and Ms Alyssa Lemon, Year 7 Leadership Team