Academy of Mary Immaculate | |
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Fitzroy, Victoria Australia |
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Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day school |
Motto |
Latin: Speculum Sine Macula ("Mirror without Blemish") Live The Truth |
Denomination | Roman Catholic, Sisters of Mercy |
Established | 1857 |
Principal | Sr Mary Moloney RSM |
Enrolment | ~650 (7–12) |
Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Yellow and White |
Slogan | "Open the Door of Mercy" (2016) |
Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au |
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is a Roman Catholic girls' secondary school, situated in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1857.
The Academy is the oldest catholic school in Victoria. The Academy has experienced success in sport, speech, choir, debating and many other extra-curricular activities. It is located in the inner suburbs of Melbourne and is notable for the Sisters of Mercy convent located within the school grounds. The high school's four sport houses are Sherlock, McAuley, Goold and Frayne
Coordinates: 37°48′14.27″S 144°58′25.85″E / 37.8039639°S 144.9738472°E