Commencing Co-Education

CHRIS NEEDLE, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING (YEARS 7-9), CO-EDUCATION TRANSITION LEADER

Moreover, the Universal Learning Programme plays a vital role in shaping our curriculum structure, benefiting not only the junior school but the entire school community. Through coaching and explicit competence development, we strive to enhance students’ character, collaboration, passion, and mastery.

Student agency creates the platform for ownership of learning. The transition to co-education has further highlighted the College’s commitment to – and inextricable link between – learning and wellbeing. We remain dedicated to nurturing respectful relationships and upholding the core Mercy Education values of hospitality, service, and compassion that define our school. This commitment is highlighted through a multi-faceted and comprehensive approach, including learning and wellbeing conferences, the provision of school guidance, in-classroom support and a whole-school wellbeing agenda facilitated by our skilled wellbeing team, including our Wellbeing Director, College Psychologists and Year Level Leaders.

Learning and wellbeing extend beyond of the classroom. The transition to co-education has seen an already flourishing co-curricular programme grow from strength to strength. The expansion of sport through our membership of the Association of CoEducation Schools, the annual Musical Production, Social Justice Clubs, itinerant musical programmes and debating belong to an ever-expanding list of co-curricular activities that create an environment where every student is supported to discover the passions and follow the interests that inspire them.