Located in the heart of Chatswood, we have two campuses located on both sides of Archer Street, opposite to Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church.
Our classrooms offer modern facilities and state of the art technology in classrooms which is also integrated into areas of the curriculum. Sporting facilities including Beauchamp Park Oval and the Fitness First Centre are accessible for the College’s use.
Other College facilities include:
- Chapel
- Outdoor Amphitheatre
- Multi-use ball courts
- Science laboratories
- Visual Arts and Design and Technology spaces with multiple specialist facilities
- Kitchen
- Music Space
- Drama Space
- Mercy Catholic College Library
- Canteen
Mercy Catholic College Library
The Mercy Library actively supports teaching and learning in the College by providing access to quality information from a variety of sources, in a technology-rich setting. Our focus is on developing students’ Information Fluency skills enabling them to think critically and creatively whilst engaging with, creating and using information and technology, in a dynamic environment which is adaptive and embraces change.
The library staff work collaboratively with colleagues to develop students’ research skills; and to create opportunities that spark students’ curiosity and deepen their thinking, through engaging in inquiry-based learning. The library team places great importance on strengthening students’ literacy skills, playing a key role in promoting strategies to ensure students can identify the main idea in the information they encounter, construct meaningful texts, and recognise bias to critically evaluate its purpose and meaning. Students focus is drawn to the importance of internet safety, and using information in an ethical manner.
The Mercy Catholic College Library promotes and encourages students’ interest in recreational reading. Our dedicated reading lounge is encompassed by a rich and diverse fiction collection and complemented by a digital eBook and audiobook platform; providing an oasis for students to delve into stories and explore new experiences. Students can engage in vigorous debate and share their joy in reading with peers.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of co-curricular opportunities through the Mercy Library, including lunch time book club where they can engage in vigorous debate and share their joy in reading, undertake bespoke reading challenges, and engage with current awareness programmes, competitions and celebratory events such as Book Week. Students also have the opportunity to contribute to the life of the College by volunteering as a Library Monitor.
Fostering a love of reading and an appreciation of quality literature is always at the heart of what we do.
The Mercy Catholic College Library is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
