Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), is a

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day school for girls, situated in

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, a north-eastern suburb of

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, Victoria, Australia. The college is conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, a congregation of religious Sisters founded in

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, by Catherine McAuley. OLMC is a member of

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(GSV) and the

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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

(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

* Susan Crennan - former justice of the

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* Alannah MacTiernan - former politician * Emma Alberici - European correspondent for ''

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'' * Sarah Abo - Journalist, 60 Minutes (Australian TV program)

References

External links

Our Lady of Mercy College School Website
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Sport

GSV premierships

Notable alumnae

See also

References

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