Mercedes College

Congratulations to all participants in today’s ACC Cross Country Carnival, with students from Years 7–12 competing.

A special congratulations to our U/15 athletes on winning the Champion Team Shield, a fantastic achievement.

After weeks of hard work and dedication, your efforts were on full display, and you represented Mercedes College with pride and determination.

As part of our Respectful Relationships program this term, students have explored key themes through both classroom discussions and practical experiences, including ballroom dancing lessons delivered in collaboration with Trinity College.

Last week, this partnership continued as the Mercedes and Trinity Year 9 cohorts came together with Trinity staff and qualified sexologist Ms Annika Holland for an important joint session on consent and respectful relationships. In a safe and supportive environment, students were encouraged to engage openly, ask questions, and reflect on how to build healthy, respectful connections.

While these conversations can at times feel uncomfortable, they are essential in empowering young people with the knowledge and confidence to make informed and respectful choices.

We are proud to provide opportunities like this that support our students at such an important stage in their development.

On Wednesday June 17, 40 Mercedes College students will take part in the Ponytail Project, courageously cutting their hair in support of Australians impacted by cancer. Their ponytails will help create wigs for those experiencing hair loss during treatment, while funds raised will go directly towards Cancer Council’s life-changing research and support services.

Cancer is not a distant issue affecting only a small number of people, it is something that touches almost every Australian family in some way. This year alone, more than 169,000 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. That means every single day, over 460 people will have their lives changed in an instant by hearing the words, “you have cancer.”

For many families, the impact is devastating. Around 53,000 Australians lost their lives to cancer in 2025, making cancer responsible for almost 3 in every 10 deaths across Australia. Close to one million Australians have been diagnosed with cancer within the last decade alone, and with 2 in 5 Australians expected to face cancer by the age of 85, it is a reality that continues to affect communities every single day.

This initative is about more than cutting hair. It is about standing beside those going through some of the hardest moments of their lives and showing that they are not facing it alone. It is about helping fund research that leads to better treatments, stronger support systems and hope for the future.

Every donation, every ponytail and every conversation sparked through this event has the power to make a difference. Together, our community hopes to bring comfort, support and hope to those affected by cancer. Visit the link below to support those in need today. 💛
https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/mercedesponytailproject2026

As part of National Reconciliation Week, students have placed Noongar language signs throughout the College, translating classroom and building names to help reflect and celebrate the culture and language of the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and grow.

These signs will remain displayed through to the end of Week 10 as we continue our journey into NAIDOC Week, contributing to ongoing conversations, learning and recognition across our community.

This initiative is one of many ways our College is embracing this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, All In, encouraging students and staff to engage in meaningful acts of reconciliation through listening, learning and respect. By recognising and valuing First Nations languages and cultures within our everyday spaces, we continue building understanding and stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

Considering Mercedes College for your daughter’s future? We warmly invite you to join us for our Principal’s Talk and Tour on Tuesday 28 July.

Enjoy a relaxed morning tea as you hear from our Principal, Dr Lucie McCrory, and gain insight into life at Mercedes. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore our CBD campus and experience our learning environment firsthand.

Discover what makes our community so special and how we support each student to grow with confidence and purpose.

Spaces are limited, join us and experience Mercedes for yourself using the link below.
https://enrol.mercedes.wa.edu.au/principals-morning-tea-college-tour

Step into the magic of Beauty and the Beast this August ✨

Mercedes College is bringing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical to the Regal Theatre, and it’s already over 66% sold out.

Be part of this much-loved tale, brought to life with stunning choreography, beautiful vocals and heartfelt performances from our talented cast of students, winners of Perth’s Best High School Production.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless tale of love, transformation and looking beyond appearances, where what matters most is found within. 🌹

Follow the link below to secure your tickets before it is too late.
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=BEAUTBST26

At Mercedes College we are committed to educating women to know of the influence they can have in the world beyond Mercedes. In Year 9 Business Management, this is explored through developing entrepreneurial thinking and questioning how businesses operate in the real world.

With our CBD location, students have easy access to a broad range of businesses, allowing them to observe these ideas in action. Last week, students visited Dome and The Coffee Club to compare their approaches. They took note of how each business presents itself, from layout and branding to the way they engage with customers, and considered how marketing strategies play out in practice.

Experiences like this help students connect what they learn in the classroom with what they see around them every day, building a clearer understanding of how businesses work.

Select Year 9 English students attended the Motifs of Country workshop last week, where they explored the Once Known exhibition and created their own designs inspired by nature.

The experience culminated in students producing unique badge artworks reflecting their personal connection to place.