Pink cover with gold inscription, torn around the edges.non-fictioncatholic education, sisters of mercy

This set of Stations of the Cross was created as the prayer focus for the St Martin’s in the Pines chapel by Sr Margaret Mary Batros.Core-board plaster sheet covered with card using chisels, blow torch and wood dye. catholic education, sisters of mercy

Students who undertook the Pioneer Pledge vowed to abstain from alcohol and to devote themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.pioneer pledge, catholic education, ballarat, sisters of mercy

Early photograph of the Ballarat East Convent of Mercy - Sacred Heart College. Appearing in this image is the first brick addition to the original wooden cottage building, this addition was completed in 1890. This first brick addition to the convent was officially opened by the Bishop of Ballarat on 11th July, 1890. The new wing had been built at a cost of £1500 and demand for places in the boarding house meant that by the day of opening, tenders were already being sought for the next addition.sisters of mercy, catholic education, ballarat, sacred heart college

SHC students undertook a wide range of sporting activities as part of the curriculum. This photograph depicts fencing lessons C1936.Digital photographcatholic education, ballarat, sisters of mercy, fencing