Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg

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
Location
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Australia
Coordinates37°45′32″S 145°4′1″E / 37.75889°S 145.06694°E / -37.75889; 145.06694
Information
TypeIndependent, day school
MottoDuce Maria
(With Mary as our Leader)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Established1910
PrincipalJudith Weir
Years offered7–12
GenderGirls
Enrolment~1,090 (7–12)[2]
Colour(s)Blue & maroon   
School fees$11,500 per year[1]
AffiliationGirls Sport Victoria
Websitewww.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

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OLMC is a member of Girls Sport Victoria (GSV).

GSV premierships

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OLMC has won the following GSV premierships.[3]

  • Basketball (9) – 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Netball (2) – 2003, 2004
  • Soccer (3) – 2011, 2012, 2016
  • Softball – 2016, 2024
  • Tennis (2) – 2001, 2016
  • Volleyball – 2005

Notable alumnae

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fees and Charges Schedule 2024" (PDF). OLMC Heidelberg. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ Our Lady of Mercy College: Enrolments Handbook (accessed:15-08-2007)
  3. ^ "Archives » Girls Sport Victoria". Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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