School Times and Term Dates
The school day is arranged so that all students attend a 24 minute Wellbeing session after recess. This allows for communication of relevant information and development of a relationship between each student and her Wellbeing teacher. The day is organised into five teaching lessons as detailed below:
Before School: 8.00am - 8.40am
Preparation Bell: 8.40am
Period 1: 8.45am - 9.45am
Period 2: 9.45am - 10.45am
Recess: 10.45am - 11.05am
Preparation Bell: 11.05am
Wellbeing: 11.11am - 11.35am
Period 3: 11.35am - 12.35pm
Period 4: 12.35pm - 1.35pm
Lunch: 1.35pm - 2.15pm
Preparation Bell: 2.15pm
Period 5: 2.20pm - 3.20pm
Mercy College operates on a two week timetable. The College calendar, which is distributed to parents at the beginning of each year sets out the important dates for that year.
Term Dates 2025
Term 1: Thursday 30 January - Friday 4 April
Term 2: Tuesday 22 April - Friday 4 July
Term 3: Monday 21 July - Thursday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 6 October - Friday 5 December