Tuesday was Remembrance Day, and at OLMC, our community paused to recognise those who have fought in World Wars and, in particular, those who did not return. We also held in our prayers those still grappling with the ravages of war. A team of students led our prayer and remembrance service very ably and reverently. For Catholics, November is the season of remembrance, and so we hold in our prayers all in our community who are remembering loved ones no longer with us.
For OLMC, 11 November is also a significant date for us as a Mercy community, as it marks the anniversary of the passing of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
On Thursday evening, we welcomed the parents of the Year 7 class of 2026. It was wonderful to see parents excited about the next stage in their child’s educational journey. The night also marks the beginning of our transition to the 2026 year.
This week is also a big week for the cast and crew of our junior production, Into the Woods Jnr. The students performed to some of our Primary feeder schools on Thursday to great applause and praise. We are very much looking forward to a wonderful opening night on Friday. We wish all involved in the production all the very best.
All year levels are now approaching the end of their formal assessments whether that be in class or through the exam process. Soon they will be involved in Orientation or transition activities in readiness for 2026. This is a great time of reflection on the successes of 2025 and hopes for 2026. For all students, it is a time of excitement and anticipation. The program over the coming weeks has been carefully curated to provide opportunities for students to understand the expectations and possible coping strategies for the next phase in their journey. We expect all students to be present and fully involved in all aspects of the program and thank our families for your support in this area.
The year is rapidly coming to an end and we will soon move into the season of Advent, where we begin our preparations for Christmas. However, we still have some work to do and I encourage all of our students to make the most of the next few weeks continuing to strive to achieve their best.
As I do each year, I share this prayer for exams in the hope that you might also share it with your child. In a small way it may help to bring calm in the exam room.
Prayer For Exam
Come still my heart,
O Lord Calm my nerves and focus my mind.
Father, I lay before you everything I have studied.
May I channel all I have learnt into this exam.
Please give me the faith to believe I can pass this test,
Yet the peace to know that all is well.
Thank you that you are with me no matter what the result,
Thank you that your friendship is eternal.
Amen.
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