Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), is a
Roman Catholic,
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day school for girls, situated in
Heidelberg, a north-eastern suburb of
Melbourne,
Victoria, Australia.
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
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GSV provides approximately 16,500 girls, from years se ...
(GSV) and the
Catholic All Schools Sports Association (CAS)
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.
OLMC is split into four houses, Loreto, Carmel, Mercy and McAuley. These four houses compete in swimming, athletics, debating arts and maths competitions.
Sport
OLMC is a member of
Girls Sport Victoria
Girls' Sport Victoria (GSV) was established in 2001, and is one of the largest independent school sporting associations in Victoria, Australia, with 24 member schools from around Melbourne.
GSV provides approximately 16,500 girls, from years se ...
(GSV).
GSV premierships
OLMC has won the following GSV premierships.
* Basketball (9) – 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
* Netball (2) – 2003, 2004
* Soccer (3) – 2011, 2012, 2016
* Softball – 2016
* Tennis (2) – 2001, 2016
* Volleyball – 2005
Notable alumnae
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Susan Crennan – former justice of the
High Court of Australia
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Alannah MacTiernan – former politician
*
Emma Alberici – European correspondent for ''
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Denise Scott – comedian
* Hanni – K-pop idol for
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Alexandra Sharp
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Early life and career
Sharp was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and attended Our Lady of Mercy College.
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-athlete
See also
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List of schools in Victoria
*
Victorian Certificate of Education
References
External links
Our Lady of Mercy College School Website
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Girls' schools in Victoria (state)
Heidelberg, Victoria
Catholic secondary schools in Melbourne
Educational institutions established in 1910
1910 establishments in Australia
Sisters of Mercy schools
Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia
Buildings and structures in the City of Banyule