Mercy Snapshot

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Term 4 - Issue 8 December 2024

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, 6 December: Term 4 Concludes
Monday, 3 February 2025: 6pm Year 7 Parent Information Evening
Wednesday, 5 February 2025: Years 7 and 12 commence
Thursday, 6 February 2025: All students return to school

The College calendar can be found here.

Student Services Information

Please find below the opening hours for the College Administration Office and Uniform Shop.

Administration Opening Hours

The Administration Office will be closed from:

Friday, 13 December 2024 to Friday, 17 January 2025.

We will reopen for 2025 on:

Monday, 20 January 2025: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

2025 Opening Hours (prior to the commencement of the school year):

Tuesday, 28 January 2025: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Wednesday, 29 January 2025: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Regular opening hours will resume from Tuesday, 4 February 2025.

Online orders can also be placed via the Online Shop on the College website.
Phone: (08) 9720 3324 (during opening hours)
Email: uniformshop@olmca.wa.edu.au
Location: Mercy Centre at 101 Leisure Drive, Australind

Student Return Dates for 2025

Years 7 & 12: Return on Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
Years 7–12 (all students): Return on Thursday, 6 February 2025.

College Calendar

The 2025 College Calendar can be accessed via the College Website using this link: College Calendar – Please note that this is subject to change.

Absentee Notification

When a student is absent from school, it is required that on the day of the absence, a parent contacts the College before 9.30 am. A medical certificate is required if a student is absent for a period of more than three consecutive days. Contact to the College may be made by:

1. SMS: 0481 883 568

2. Via the SEQTA app

3. Phone: (08) 9720 3300, Option 2

4. Email: admin@olmca.wa.edu.au

Please state Student Name, Year, Date and Reason of Absence.

IT/ SEQTA

Just a quick reminder that IT Help and How-To guides for SEQTA can be found on the IT page of our website.

CDF Pay

The College will be using a new CDFpay mobile app for online canteen ordering, uniform shop and events, at our school from the start of Term 1 2025.

What do you need to do?

Keep using your current CDFpay login to access CDFpay and the College Shop until the end of Term 4 2024.
Use up as much of your CDFpay account balance as possible before the end of Term 4 2024. We will let you know the process for account balance transfers at the end of the year.
Keep an eye out for further communications advising you when the new CDFpay mobile app is available to download for our school, and how to set up your new account.

Can I continue using the current CDFpay platform in Term 1 2025?
No, the current CDFpay platform will no longer be available, and you will be directed to register for a new CDFpay account.
We look forward to updating you with further information soon.

Enrolment Information

Year 7, 2025 and Year 7, 2026 Enrolments: Please be advised that these year groups are at capacity. Please contact the Enrolments Department by phone on (08) 9720 3300 for further information.

An Application for Enrolment may also be completed in advance for younger siblings for Year 7 entry in 2027 or 2028. This action ensures that your family will receive the necessary information and that you are invited to the first round of interviews for the respective year.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our Enrolments Department on (08) 9720 3300 (option 1).

Financial Services Information

Families with a remaining balance received a copy of their School Fee Statements via email on Thursday, 5 December. If there is an outstanding balance, it needs to be finalised, immediately, unless a prior arrangement has been organised with the College Finance Department.

By the end of January 2025, your annual statements for the new school year will be issued to the primary biller contact. Please ensure you check your email junk folder if you have not received your statement in January.

If you have any questions or need to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact our Finance Department on (08) 9720 3300 or via email accounts@olmca.wa.edu.au.

More information regarding College Fees and Health Care Card Discount can also be found on the website here.

Community Notices

Shire of Harvey Youth Collective

The Shire of Harvey’s is looking for young people to be part of their “Youth Collective” who will provide valued insight into future plans within the Shire, as well as discuss recreational facilities and social events they would like to see in their local area. Their website https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/ provides some further information surrounding the Youth Collective, and what they’ve been involved in previously.