Mercedes College

From the Principal ••••Issue No 13 – 29 August, 2008 •• Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends of the Mercedes College Community

A Special Football Club who kindly allowed us to use the Kingswood Oval Intercollegiate for the football matches on Saturday afternoon. It was a great four Competition days of competition! The complete list of results follows: Last week we hosted the •• annual Intercollegiate Event Winner Competition with St Girls Cross Country Mercedes College Ignatius College. The Boys Cross Country Mercedes College competition was full of Open A Chess St Ignatius College excitement and our Open B Chess St Ignatius College Mercedes competitors Open A Debating St Ignatius College showed wonderful spirit Open B Debating Mercedes College by winning the Open A Basketball Mercedes College Ignatius/Mercedes Shield Open B Basketball Mercedes College 11 victories to 8. This is Open C Basketball Mercedes College the fourth year of this Open A Netball St Ignatius College competition and the third Open B Netball Mercedes College time we have won the Open A Boys Soccer Mercedes College day. Open B Boys Soccer St Ignatius College Open C Boys Soccer St Ignatius College Every event was keenly contested with students from both Colleges Open A Girls Soccer Mercedes College demonstrating a high level of commitment and wonderful spirit. Open B Girls Soccer Mercedes College Our students distinguished themselves with their steely resolve to Open Hockey St Ignatius College bring success to the College. I was proud of each and every one of 2nd XVIII Football St Ignatius College them. The concept of the Intercol has really caught on as was 1st XVIII Football Mercedes College evidenced by over 1000 spectators being present for the 1st XVIII Football game which completed the competition on Saturday Congratulations Hannah afternoon. This competition is rapidly becoming one of the It has certainly been a week of sporting success for the College. highlights of our year and in years to come I am confident it will We were delighted that Hannah Davis (2002), who you will recall continue to grow in popularity. With all this intense competition was competing at the Olympics, reached the finals of her two the highlight was the spirit of fair play existing among all the chosen Kayaking events, the K4 500 and the K2 500. This alone is competitors, a spirit which is a credit to both our fine Colleges. a magnificent achievement and to win a Bronze Medal in the K4 event was truly memorable. I am so pleased all Hannah’s hard In the end, Mercedes was successful and the value of our victory work was worthwhile and am sure the old Mercy Spirit was with her was made even greater when one considers the quality of the and assisted her to get over the line. Well done Hannah! opposition. I congratulate and thank the players and coaches of all teams who worked so hard for our success. To the staff of Mercedes College I give a vote of thanks, particularly to Mr Bill Gaynor, Ms Carol Guirguis and Mr Matt Smith who, assisted by the St Ignatius Sport Staff, worked so hard to ensure every detail on the day was considered resulting in an efficient and successful Peter Daw programme. Thank you also to Suzanne Moorhead, the MP&FA Principal and volunteers, along with all the parents of the College who prepared •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• food and gave time on Saturday to 1-5 September Year 8 Camp ensure the needs of all competitors 2-4 September Yr 11/12 SACE Drama Production and spectators were well looked after. 6-14 September STEP Trek Well done to the College’s Grounds 9 September Mercy Oration 7:30pm Staff for their preparation of our 11 September Photo Day: Family + Reception Classes facilities, our Main Oval was in 12 September Staff PD – Student Free Day excellent condition and Waite Oval 16 September Year 8 Immunisations was well prepared. Finally thank you Year 11 Learning Review 4:00-6:00pm to the administrators of the Unley Jets 17 September Orientation Walk 15 September Open Council Meeting Mercedes College Newsletter Page 2

A Friday thought… The words of the Olympic motto, Citius, altius, fortius – faster, higher, stronger – have been to the forefront during the two weeks of the Olympics in Beijing. We have, in varying degrees, been attached to the TV as we have watched sportspeople strive for the fulfilment of years of preparation. We have become aware again that sport plays a significant part in the lives of Australians – with its benefits and its challenges. We see ourselves as a very sporting people. Millions are poured into national and state sports institutes in pursuit of winning, especially ultimate gold at Olympics. We are known internationally for sporting achievement and this has again been demonstrated by the disproportionately large medal tally at Beijing. The media hype comparing our achievements with those of Great Britain, far from denigrating ours only highlights what Australian athletes have achieved, coming from a country with a much smaller population. In the midst of this Olympic focus, there have been instinctive reactions to what we have perceived as events which have either been at the essence of real sport or its antithesis. Lauding people who have participated but not gained a medal has reminded us of the importance of commitment and not just winning. Admiring those who have endured great personal battles even to get to the starting point in Beijing has been another. In contrast, our instinctive dismay at knowing of the rejection of seven year-old Yang Peiyi and having Lin Miaoke lip-synch the other child’s voice in the opening ceremony “struck at the heart of the Olympic spirit”, observed ethicist and former Mercedes student Professor Margaret Somerville. In addition, there is the gnawing question of whether our huge government funding for sport is appropriate, given other needs. In a nation which has major problems in funding health, housing and education, not to mention the enormous challenge of providing water both now and for generations to come, the fact highlighted by journalist Rex Jory in a piece in “The Advertiser” that every medal won by Australians in Beijing cost the Australian taxpayer five million dollars was both confronting and a reason to ponder our priorities. In reflecting on our own reactions, in stepping back and connecting the Olympics with core human concerns, can we identify real human values, as distinct from the preoccupation with simply crossing the finish line first? Pope Benedict has observed that sport is a discipline that “when practiced with respect for the rules, can become an educational instrument and a means of transmitting important human and spiritual values”. John Paul II directed the sports section of the Pontifical Council for the Laity to work to “promote a vision of sports activity as a means of integral personal growth and as 2008 Mercy Oration an instrument in the service of peace and brotherhood among peoples”. This sense of personal challenge, linked with Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ AM DD VG building interpersonal bonds, is surely at the heart of all that is good about sport. For those of us who have been participants in any sport, be it A Change of Outlook on the big stage or in the eighth division, the awareness of Catholic Schools and Generation Y personal challenge and enriching our own lives through teamwork and mutual support has been a self-evident feature. Carmel Bourke Library Educating our young people both about the values and the Mercedes College potential human challenges and pitfalls is our common task. 7:30pm Peter Williams Director of Mission Tuesday 9 September 2008 Mercedes College Newsletter Page 3

From the Junior School they have collected over the year. In partnership with parents, we work towards providing the best educational outcomes for French Day all our students. I have to say that I was absolutely ‘gob-smacked’ with Please notify me in writing, including email, should you have a the recent French Day specific request for your child/children. Assembly. Mademoiselle Reed ([email protected]) I ask you to include the is truly magnifique! The array of educational reasons for your request in order for it to be presentations from each year considered. As staff placements for 2009 are not finalised, level incorporated a wide and may not be until late in the year, I would ask that you do range of representations not request specific teachers. Please note requests for including a fashion parade, a placements should not be made to class teachers. Where ‘Sunrise’ edition featuring Mel possible we will endeavour to meet requests, and may contact and Kochie, a power point you for further discussion. Once classes are finalised for presentation, songs, French Induction Day, no changes will be possible. poems and dramatisations. I felt suitably out of my league as Congratulations our students delivered fluent French and enriched our Congratulations to all students who participated in the ICAS knowledge of France’s cultural aspects. Writing Competition. I include special mention of the Students continued to enjoy the day communicating and following students for their achievements: learning in French, playing petanque and eating French Credits pastries. Mademoiselle Reed is to be commended for the Tia Callisto Mia Maric activities, experiences and the rich French programme Elsa Conlon Chloe McGough provided to our students. Brenton Duong Grace Berwald Lucy Garland Nicole Chan Book Week Jacqueline Harris Tommy Cronin The Book Week Assembly provided a Hannah Lyons Ned Hannam riot of colour and many ‘ohs and ah’s’ Labrina Nikoloutsopoulos Isabella Hunter as children recognised particular book Mitchell Thomson Matthew Lovell characters in each other. Our staff Daniella Chiarolli Harry Martin gloriously got into the swing of Book Michael Davey Alyssa Peters Week and delighted the students with Isaac Devlin Olivia Piper their creativity and ingenuity. Alexander Diamond Ruby Schutz Rainier Juanta

Junior School Dates to Remember Thank you to Mrs Annie 2 September Yr 3 Excursion to Migration Museum Hall and her band of 3 September Drop Everything and Read helpers in the Library for 5 September JS Assembly including Speech & Drama organising the events. I performances would like to express my 10 September R-2 Performance at Noarlunga thanks to all the Junior 11 September Photos – Family & Reception students School Staff who brought 12 September Pupil free day Book Week to life in their 14 September Tournament of Minds classroom by building up Julie Hann the excitement and Assistant Principal Head of Junior School celebrating the importance of books in our lives. Thank you Book Week also to our wonderful parents who supported us by helping Book Week was an outstanding their child/children look the part. success due to the efforts of Induction Day and Class Lists students, staff and parents. For Please note Induction Day will take place on Friday 7 the second year in a row our November not Wednesday 5 November as previously Year 11 student Henry advertised. More information will be provided closer to the Arrowsmith kindly donated his date. time and talents as a magician to entertain the Junior School. In preparation for Induction Day, Class Teachers will soon News that Henry was putting on commence the difficult task of student placements. This a show on Tuesday during lunch process involves teachers meeting regularly leading up to spread like wildfire! True to Induction Day to ensure a range of criteria are met. Some of form Henry dazzled his these include gender balance, mixed ability groupings, audience and a great time was combinations of students who are most likely to work well had by all. together, and supportive friendships. Teachers make Annie Hall informed decisions based on their observations and the data Information Resources R-12 Mercedes College Newsletter Page 4

From the Middle School Where? I paced up and down the lonely jetty, the sun gently rising Book Week over the watery horizon. Book Week took place from “Where is she?” Monday 18 until Friday 22 I questioned myself as the waters began to still. August. This year’s theme Fuel “She should have been here by now.” Your Mind, highlighted not Suddenly a ripple waved through the water. Not a large one, only the enjoyment young just big enough for me to notice. people can get whilst reading “She’s here,” I said to myself. books but also the fact that The turtle poked its head out of the waters. reading is an essential part of Madeleine Jovanovich 6PO their literacy development. Creative Writing Workshops Thank you to the Library staff for the displays and activities were held with Artists in held in the library over the past week, to our visiting artists Residence Richard Potter and and to Mrs Anne Hall for organising the unique experiences Edmund Pegge. 6PO were of Book Week. one of the classes to take up this opportunity and Mrs O’Grady reported that “At first the Year 6/7 Choir students were a little apprehensive about writing spontaneously but with There are 33 Year 6/7 students representing Mercedes in the some relaxation and inspiration from a simple photograph, they produced 440 strong choir in the Catholic Schools Music Festival to be some impressive pieces. The session was exciting, with students gaining held at the Festival Theatre on Monday 22 September. These confidence in their abilities. It was a creative explosion!” students have been diligently preparing for the concert by listening to their part on specially made CDs in their own time Students from other year levels were also able to take part in since Term 1. Congratulations must be extended to these some of the Book Week seminars. Ariane Jaccarini (8TR) talented singers for their outstanding contribution so far. describes the writing workshop in which she was involved: Further congratulations are in order to Edward Gore who has “The tasks varied from photo-interpretation (in which we were shown a been chosen as one of the soloists to sing Mr Bojangles. The photograph and asked to write a creative paragraph about it) to poetry concert promises to be very entertaining and well worth (where we were given the beginning of a passage and asked to complete it), seeing. Tickets are available through BASS. to basic one-worded themes (in our case ‘staircases’). A most entertaining Paul Wadsworth part of each seminar was when it came for the work to be read out. Mr Assistant Principal Head of Middle School Potter and Mr Pegge would make our work sound extremely invigorating and dramatic by way of their brilliant English accents and effective use of Speech and Drama pacing. This allowed the listeners to hungrily soak up each other’s ‘masterpieces’. It was a very enjoyable session and I hope to take part Congratulations to all students who attended the Speech and again next year! Drama Eisteddfods and received awards. Three shields will be presented at a coming Assembly. The competition was of a Further examples of creative pieces produced by 6PO. very high standard and all students demonstrated their abilities effectively. Well done! Loneliness Peta Long I see one person Speech and Drama Director so lonely so very lonely just sitting there waiting for someone. No one is coming PHOTO DAY No one is coming. Thursday 11 September 2008 James Mitchell 6PO The Jetty Reception Class Photos/Family Photos As I walked across the lonely jetty, I felt a strange emptiness. I was all alone now. There was no one to hold my hand and Reception Photographs will be taken in tell me it would be okay. As I watched the sunrise stain the The Parlour at 9:00am on Thursday horizon deep purples and light oranges, I knew that I had to 11 September, immediately followed by go home. I stopped and stretched my aching body. I wiped Family Photos. Family Order Envelopes can be the frozen sea spray off my cheeks and walked back through collected from Strathspey. Please ensure that at the bending archway of trees. time of collection you make a booking with Claire Hannon 6PO Anne Watson. The Jetty I ran onto the jetty, the sun just out of my reach. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to I jumped and floated on the water like an old plastic bag contact me on: 8372 3265 or pulled out of the sea. [email protected] Going nowhere. Yianna Nikoloutsopoulos 6PO Alessandra Miles Mercedes College Newsletter Page 5

Year 5 Debating Junior School French Poetry Competition Round 4 of the Debating SA Competition was held on On Thursday 7 Tuesday 5 August at . The topic August, students for this debate was ‘Good handwriting is important.’ from Reception to Year 5 were involved The Mercedes College Blue Team took the affirmative side in the French Poetry and argued successfully defeating Stirling East Primary Blue. Competition. The Team members were: competition, run by First Speaker: Eliza Grant the South Australian Second Speaker: Katerina Mirasgentis French Teachers Third Speaker: Molly Lloyd Association, involves learning a French The Mercedes College Green Team took the negative side and poem off by heart and reciting it with expression and correct they too were able to argue their side successfully defeating pronunciation. Students were divided into 3 groups; R/1, Torrens Valley Christian School Red. Year 2/3 and Year 4/5 and the Collegewas asked to choose Team members were: the best 3 students from each group. Their recital was First Speaker: Alexander von der Borch -Garden reco rded and judged against other students from the state. Second Speaker: Victoria Lindholm Third Speaker: Lauren Connell The competition was very popular and it was fantastique to see Timekeeper: Harry Mirasgentis so many children being risk-takers! The judges were Mademoiselle Reed, Madame Bailey, Monsieur McKenzie and Congratulations to Victoria Lindholm who was awarded Best Monsieur Robinson. As it was so difficult to decide on the Speaker of the Night Award. winners we decided to give Commendation Awards. R/1 Winners: Yr 2/3 Winners: Georgina Edwards (1KQ) Annabelle Law (2MR) On Tuesday 19 August the Year 5 Debaters took part in their Isabella Penna (1EM) Christopher Ho (2MW) final debate for 2008 entitled ‘There should be a bicycle license’ with Daniel Young (1KQ) Catherine Diamond (2MW) both teams taking the negative side. Mercedes College Green Commendations: Commendations: defeated Lenswood Blue and Mercedes Aspen Wagner (ROR) Kendric Zavahir (3HI) College Blue narrowly lost to Lenswood Primary School Nicholas Young (ROR) Giulia Carrocci (2MR) Yellow by 1 point. This was a great effort as they were Grace Lindholm (ROR) Panav Singh (2MR) debating against Year 7 students. Alessio Carrocci (RJM) Mollie M (2MR) Elizabeth Chisholm (RJM) Hudson Hardman (2MR) This is the first time Mercedes College has had a Year 5 Hannah Sexton (RJM) Elijah Hubner-Booth (2MW) Ned Baulderstone (1KQ) Daniel Sinnett-Jones (2MW) Debating team and the students who participated throughout Sophia Zachos (1KQ) Aidan Banks (2MW) Terms 2 and 3 have done an excellent job of representing the Archer Plate (1KQ) Yr 4/5 Winners: Junior School. They have developed their skills in preparing a Anthony Rositano (1KQ) Lily Davis (5MB) debate, arguing for one side of a topic, thinking on their feet Harmony Gordon (1KQ) Alexander Diamond (4NB) and rebutting arguments. They also have grown in confidence Joshua Devlin (1EM) Miranda Espinosa (4TA) in speaking in front of an audience and should be commended Matthew Daniell (1EM) Commendations: for their efforts. Catie Lloyd (1EM) Grace Berwald (5MB) James Blunden (1EM) Matthew Lovell (5MB) We would like to thank the many parents who came and Hamish Garland (1EM) Christopher Garrand (5MB) Alyssa Peters (5MS) supported the debates throughout Terms 2 and 3. Evelyn Cacas (4TA) Ms Tanya Bahnisch and Mrs Melissa Buske Congratulations to all Isaac Devlin (4TA) students who entered the Henry Turczynowicz (4TA) competition. Bravo! Alexander Penfold (4TA) Unhinged Caitlin Prentice (4NB) This week ushered in a new phenomenon at Mercedes with Belinda Reed the start of the school dance troop "Unhinged". The group Junior School French Teacher gathered for the inaugural session on Wednesday night and left raving about their experience. Although this group was well The Year 10 French Quiz Night attended there are still some places available. This was On 21 July two teams of Mercedes Year 10 French students originally planned to be an all boys group, however, the large took part in the French Quiz night at Goodwood Community amount of interest meant we opened the invitation up to boys Centre, competing against schools from all over Adelaide. It and girls. Unhinged meets on Wednesday nights in Gleeson was a fun filled and informative evening. We were asked Hall and is open to any Middle School student. You do not questions about many different categories from food, to have to be able to dance as Ryan Turner is an outstanding music, sport and geography. Unfortunately, Mercedes did not instructor. Unhinged will run for Term 3 and Term 4 of this win as they have done in past years, but the night, filled with year. If interested please see Mr Ebert or come to our next language, fun and French culture, was all that mattered. session. Stay tuned for Unhinged tour dates! Although the teams were not successful in winning the whole Michael Ebert competition, some were triumphant in the ‘Heads & Tails’. Year 9 Coordinator Emily Grey and Ella Moloney Mercedes College Newsletter Page 6

From the Senior School Careers and Subject Information

Student Leadership A number of reminders this week to each of the year levels. This week we began the process of selecting candidates for 2009 and I thought it would be appropriate to inform our In Year 10 we have received most of the Subject Selection community of what we feel is a worthwhile process. Indeed forms for Year 11 2009 and I have had many discussions with our procedure prepares them not only for school leadership a range of students and parents. Please do not hesitate to ring but interviews they may undergo in the future. The first step or email me to clarify issues and I will get back to you as soon is for candidates to put in an application which covers their as possible. Could I ask that you submit the form with a note personal details, why they have applied and a history of their attached if you have a question or concern and I will follow up demonstrated commitment to Mercedes. Once this has been with your son or daughter. I will then arrange an interview completed names are forwarded to staff for comments. with parents if required. Some students are holding onto the form rather than submitting. It is much better to get the form Last Tuesday we interviewed 18 worthy candidates from in and then I can follow up on any notes or problems. 9:00am until 3:00pm allowing approximately 15 minutes for each student. Although we do everything to ensure each In Year 11 we have most of the Subject Preference forms and student is comfortable with the process it is certainly daunting we will now attempt to formulate a set of subject lines to suit for them to come into the Parlour and face a panel of up to the largest majority of students. Please attach a note to the ten representatives. These include the Principal, Head of form and submit it if you have any concerns or questions. Senior School, teacher in charge of SRC, Year Level I will certainly follow this up. Coordinators from Years 10, 11 and 12, Coordinator of Special Projects and the four School Leaders from 2008. By In Year 12 many students have already recorded their the end of the day the list is reduced approximately by half. preferences for University or TAFE which is excellent. An With four school leaders to elect we now proceed to the final important reminder to those students who wish to study the stage of addressing the student body at a Leadership Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, Bachelor of Dentistry and/or Assembly. Each student from Year 6-11 as well as teachers Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Adelaide, that the are allocated one vote. If there is an obvious group of four closing date for applications for these Degree courses is Friday students they become the elected school leaders. Should the 29 August 2008, so apply now if you haven’t already and make choice of students not be as obvious then the Year 11 sure you print out a Summary of your Application. student’s votes carry slightly more weight, the rationale being Bill Deegan they know their peers better than others. Careers & Subject Advisor

Finally our Principal, working from all material presented, will Year 12 Tourism Excursion award the leadership roles. Students who are not elected automatically become members of the College SRC Executive and are also encouraged to apply for other student leadership positions. I am sure you will agree that the process is efficient and fair. We wish all candidates the very best and look forward to working with them in 2009.

Last Monday Year 6-10 Supplementary Learning Reviews were held. This is timed to allow staff, students and parents to put in place some means by which students can reach their potential during this and future years. A reminder that the Year 11 Learning Reviews will be held in Week 9, Tuesday 16 September from 4:00-6:00pm. However, if you have any issues you wish to discuss please contact me at your convenience. Until then, God bless. Studies in Sustainable Tourism recently enabled Year 12 Tony O’Doherty Tourism Students to visit three prominent and very different Assistant Principal Head of Senior School tourist destinations in the Adelaide Hills. The owner/managers of the Hahndorf Hill Winery and Udder Delight Cheese Cellars and the Education Officer at Monarto STUDENT ABSENCES Zoo explained the how incorporating principles of sustainability and diversification were Parents are reminded of their responsibility to essential to the success of their contact the College if a student will be late to businesses. The students had a tour school or absent for the day. of the wine cellar, tasted a range of Please ring The Rose Garden Office on 8372 3241 or different cheeses and experienced Reception on 8372 3200 BEFORE 9.30am. the African Safari Tour which was the highlight of the day along with Upon the student’s return, please place a note in the Giraffe Feeding encounter. the diary regarding the absence for the Home Yr 12 Tourism Students Group/Class Teacher. Mercedes College Newsletter Page 7

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal Personal Project at Mercedes College commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. The International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to develop inquiring, Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and this end the IBO works with schools, government and international strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education beliefs. and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. for themselves and others. The MYP Fundamental Concepts of Communication, Holistic Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own Learning and Intercultural Awareness are compatible with and learning and experience. They are able to assess and complement the objectives of the Christian ethos and practice understand their strengths and limitations in order to support of Mercedes College. These concepts form the basis for the their learning and personal development. MYP’s curriculum framework, which is shared by different The IB Personal Project types of schools in all parts of the world. The fundamental In Year 10, the final year of the MYP Programme, each concepts of the MYP are the guiding principles in designing student completes a personal project, a significant piece of curriculum. work which is the product of the student’s own initiative and The MYP at Mercedes College creativity. Each project must reflect a personal understanding In 1994 the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), designed for of the Areas of Interaction. Students apply the skills acquired students aged 11 to 16, was introduced around the world. through one of these areas as well as Approaches to Learning. Having enjoyed impressive success with the Senior School Students are expected to choose their project, which can take Diploma Programme since its implementation in 1989, the IB many forms, and take the process through to completion Middle Years Programme was introduced at Mercedes College under the supervision of a teacher in the school. This in 1997 and the Primary Years programme in 1998. Mercedes involves: • then became the first school in the Asia Pacific Region to planning • become an IB World School with articulated Primary Years, research Middle Years and Diploma International Baccalaureate • creation Programmes. These programmes are fully accredited with • a high degree of personal reflection both the IBO and the Australasian Association of International Baccalaureate Sch ools (AAIBS) and Mercedes Assessment in the MYP College is an accredited member of the Council of Assessment, both formative and summative, occurs International Schools. throughout the programme so that each student’s progress can be measured. The student also carries out some self- The IB Learner Profile assessment. There are no external examinations; however, IB learners strive to be – samples of student work are sent to the IBO to be moderated. Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire At the end of the Middle Years Programme all students the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research, and show receive an MYP Certificate and/or MYP Record of independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and Achievement in addition to their internal Mercedes College this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Certificate of Participation presented to students at the end of Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues of local Year 10. and global significance. In so doing they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and The external moderation pro cedure, carried out by trained balanced range of disciplines. staff around the Asia Pacific Region in all MYP subjects and Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills the personal project exists to ensure not only that students critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex from different schools and different countries receive problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. comparable grades for comparable work, but also that the Communicators: They understand and express ideas and same standards apply from year to year. While all MYP information confidently and creatively in more than one assessment is carried out by students’ own classroom teachers, language and in a variety of modes of communication. They or by their supervisors in the case of the personal project , the work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. purpose of moderation procedures is to ensure the final Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong judgments made by teachers on their students all conform to sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the an agreed scale of measurement using common criteria, individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility represented by the final grade. for their own actions and their consequences. Grades from 1 (minimal achievement) – 7 (work of a high Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own quality) are assigned for each of the 8 subjects (Language A, cultures and personal histories, are open to the perspectives, Language B, Technology, Mathematics, Arts, Sciences, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. Physical Education, Language B) plus the Personal Project. In They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of each of the 8 subjects students must receive a minimum grade points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. continued next page Mercedes College Newsletter Page 8

IB MYP & Personal Project (cont) Mercedes Parents & Friends of 2 and must gain a minimum of Grade 3 in the Personal Project. Additionally, to obtain their MYP Certificate each Association (MP&FA) student must have gained a grade total of at least 36 from the eight subject groups and the Personal Project combined, out of a possible maximum of 63. If parents would like further information about the Personal Project or the Middle Years Programme please do not hesitate to contact me at – [email protected]. Ian de Boar MYP Coordinator

Family Matters

It was not possible to watch any of the recent Olympic Games events without being inspired by the achievements of so many individual athletes and teams. Particularly inspirational was the Bronze Medal achieved by old scholar Hannah Davis in On Saturday 16 August Gleeson Hall at Mercedes College was the Women’s K4, 500 event. Congratulations to Hannah and THE place to be in Adelaide as some of the city’s great minds to the Davis family on this outstanding achievement. and intellects gathered to test themselves in the OLYMPICS It was particularly interesting to hear the personal stories of FOR THE MINDS. Australian athletes who achieved personal best results, some even achieving world records at times in the face of significant Nearly 300 parents and friends gathered in this great HALL to personal and family adversities. test their skills against some of the brightest minds of our times. The HALL was awash with Chinese decorations, What was most notable for me, were the common elements to setting the theme for this most prestigious event. The tension these success stories: a clear focus on achievable goals; long in the HALL could have been cut with a knife as the hours dedicated to the hard work of training; persistence in contestants eyed each other off and teams gathered for last overcoming obstacles along the way; and the support of minute discussion of tactics. coaches and families. These are significant factors in the lives of all of us, regardless of our personal ambitions, and The evening turned into another great Mercedes social event, particularly when the going gets a little tough. We are now with much laughter, merriment, a little alcohol and some great half way through a busy Term 3. Year 12 students are tackling food. To ensure the evening raised an appropriate some of major assignments in the lead up to their exam revision. They money, there were games to play, a fantastic Silent Auction as are also grappling with making important decisions about well as a Live Auction to round off the evening. Somewhere tertiary study pathways. Year 11 and Year 10 students are in between Mr Brendan O’Connell asked some of the most managing assignments, tests and subject choices for next year. testing questions which had the various teams of participants Middle School students are preparing for camps and retreats looking challenged and perplexed. WHAT A FANTASTIC and even our very young Junior School students are rehearsing EVENING! their major musical production. In short, the pressure is on! A huge thank you to the small group of MP&FA ladies who It is vital during times of pressure that we support students by spent much time and energy in pulling the evening together – reassuring them that while the pressure is on, it is time-limited Fiona Ayres, Shannon Pavlic, Leah Gordon, Petra Bierer, and will come to an end; that we encourage them to keep sight Jenny Mildred and Julie Blunden. A big thank you to those of their goals and set clear plans for working toward achieving dads who came along on Saturday afternoon to help put the these goals; and that we encourage them to maintain contact hall into shape (under the direction of the ladies??!!) and to with their support team of parents, teachers and support staff. those parents who assisted in breaking down the event afterwards. A very big thank you to all who made the evening While the pressure they are feeling may be external, including a great success. It was certainly a night to remember. deadlines set by teachers, exam sch edules and the like, their Tony Adey reaction to this is internal (their personal coping style). “I’m MP & FA Chairperson stressed” can be a hackneyed phrase, sometimes used as an excuse for irritable or inappropriate behaviour or to avoid ARCHBISHOP’S AWARDS challenging tasks. Reassure students who may be reacting to Nominations are being called for the Archbishop's Awards pressure that they have the capacity to cope, that they need to 2008. These awards are for Service to the Community of be aware of how they are managing this pressure and possibly South , Service to the Education of Young South try different strategies, and encourage them to work on plans Australians and Service to Parish Life in the Archdiocese. for rising to life’s challenges, in order to achieve their personal Nominations close September 26. Nomination forms best. and further information are available from Reception at Anne Way Strathspey. College Psychologist Shauna Allen Mercedes College Newsletter Page 9

International Student Programme Year 11/12 SACE Drama Production

It has been a busy time for students in Year 10. Last week our The Year 11/12 SACE Drama Production Alice Dreaming International students from Korea, Hong Kong and Macau occurs in the first week of Spring! Alice Dreaming was written joined their classmates and attended overnight retreats at an by Ned Manning, an Australian writer, in 2006. Adelaide Hills location called ‘Nunyara’. Nestled in the gumtrees in Belair the students enjoyed a variety of activities The one act play cleverly alludes to the classic tale Alice in as well as the opportunity to enjoy some typical Australian Wonderland through a similar use of anthropomorphic flora and fauna. creatures, fantasy and political commentary. However, Manning has woven a number of contemporary Australian Recently, some Year 10 students went on a Golf excursion to perspectives to his piece. This modern day Alice in Wonderland West Beach . These included Macau students CHIANG Hoi is not only a coming of age for Alice, but also explores Man Dorothy (10ST), and CHOI Oi Ieng Heidi (10MA) as modern teenage cultural perspectives and concerns. Like well as LAM Ho Yeung Sam (10KK) from Hong Kong. Carroll’s original commentary on the Victorian era, Manning also weaves a biting satirical commentary on our Australian As already mentioned in this Mercy Vine, Mercedes College political and judicial system with a warning note on our had a successful Intercol win against St Ignatius College. It environmental legacy. was great to see many of our International students participating in the different events, German student Leon The play has only ever been performed by the Australian Ribbat (11CS) playing soccer, and Chan Chak Yiu Jacky Theatre for Young People and has never before been (12LB) from Hong Kong participating in the Chess team. performed in .

Over the last few weeks we have Come and see our ‘State Premiere’ at the John McDonald welcomed new students to the Performing Arts Centre, Mercedes College. The show College and Language Centre begins at 7pm on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Thursday including MA Yi Ming Thomas, 4 September. Tickets are available at The College Shop. Qiao Pengfei and SHAO Rui all Esther Lamb from China. Anna Pfeifer SACE Drama Teacher Barbosa from Germany joined us in Year 10, but has been promoted to Year 11. Congratulations to Anna on her advancement!

Au Revior! Over the last two weeks we have said goodbye to our two French Exchange students from Lyon. Pauline Liagre and Aurelie Pitance (11LD). Having spent the last six weeks in Adelaide they have discovered the joy of Tim Tam biscuits! Mr Peter Daw presented a “good bye” package from the College to both students. The packs included a Certificate acknowledging their time at Mercedes as Exchange Students.

Year 9 GPS This week the Year 9 group have started the inaugural Home Room Cup Competition. Each class selected teams to compete in the three sports on offer, Netball, Basketball and Soccer. The competition was hotly contested although some of the tactics to hobble the staff were questionable. The students played all the activities to a high standard with some outstanding individual Alessandra Miles and Peter Daw with Exchange Students performances. We now look forward to continuing this round Pauline Liagre and Aurelie Pitance robin competition over the next four weeks. Michael Ebert Year 9 Coordinator Mercedes College Newsletter Page 10

School Fees - 2009

At its meeting held on Monday 11 August 2008, the Mercedes College Council approved a tuition fee increase of 8% for the academic year commencing January 2009. The College Council also approved an increase in the Building Levy of 8% (a maximum of $128 per family). The same fee increases will apply to International Students.

To fund future capital development (through loans provided by the Catholic Development Fund) and strengthen the College’s cash position in line with the requirements of the Archdiocese, the College Council has re-affirmed its commitment to provide a net surplus of around $500,000 each year for the next 5 years. It was agreed that the $500,000 provided a degree of control and self determination for the future and would allow the College to maintain a strong investment in technology and resourcing generally.

In accordance with College policy of charging one instalment in advance, the new fee structure is included in the accounts to be distributed in the first week of September, 2008. Discounts for students at Mercedes from the one family remain unchanged.

Parents are reminded that fee invoices are due for payment by 30 September 2008. TUITION FEES - 2009 Across the Board - 8%

1st Child Per 2nd Child 3rd Child 4th Child 5th Child Annual Fee Year Level Instalment Per Instalment Per Instalment Per Instalment Per Instalment 1st Child 10 - 12 2,742 2,331 2,056 1,645 - 8,226 6 - 9 2,276 1,934 1,706 1,366 - 6,828 3 - 5 1,865 1,585 1,399 1,119 - 5,595 Rec - 2 1,693 1,439 1,270 1,015 - 5,079

Family Discount 15% 25% 40% 100%

Composite/Resource fees and the Student Activity levy will be set later in 2008 following a review of curriculum needs.

The Building Fund Levy to be charged in 4 instalments from February 2009 is as below:

College Council believe an 8.0% increase in 2009 is financially responsible and at the lower end of the expected fee increase recommendation of the Catholic Education Office.

2008 Building Levy per family Cost increases reflected in the 2009 budget are around 8% and include allowances for: • Children Cost per Family Anticipated increases in Salaries, Wages and Related Payments 7% 1$ 1,140.00 • Inflation – Other Goods and Services 1% 2$ 1,464.00 3$ 1,560.00 The Building Fund Levy covers the costs of infrastructure replacement and improvement, 4$ 1,700.00 including interest, repayments of principal, depreciation and amortization of the assets, as well as 5$ 1,700.00 minor works. Steve Bowley Business Manager

Mimili Maku – Art Exhibition On Thursday 18 September we look forward to Parking…..Speeding!!!! welcoming a group of artists from the Aboriginal community of Mimili in far northern South Australia. You will be aware that Mercedes students visit the Please be aware of, and observe, parking restrictions and community each year as part of their Community speed limits within the College grounds. We have Service activities. This year a Mimili Maku arts group recently had delays with bus access for major excursions will be visiting Mercedes to lead some of our students in due to inconsiderate and unauthorised parking. workshop activities. We are also most concerned about drivers speeding to On the evening of 18 September an Art Exhibition collect students from Sport or After School Hours Care. from the Mimili Maku will be held in Strathspey, with A minute later is a small price to pay for the safety of works available for sale. We invite you to call in and your child or a friend’s. visit this unique exhibition, perhaps on your way to the Junior School Musical. There will be more details in the Please don’t risk a young life at Mercedes. next edition of the Mercy Vine. Mercedes College Newsletter Page 11

From the Sports Desk The Year 8 and Year 9 Footballers worked well at Glenside Oval to generate wins whilst SIC were too strong in the 2nd The 4th Intercollegiate was conduct ed last week to complete XVIII match played at Kingswood Oval. Tom Focareta and the Winter Sporting Programme and culminated on Saturday Luke Crocker won the Year 8 and 9 MVP medals whilst Kane with the opportunity for many young sportsmen and women Chapman won the 2nd XVIII medal. At that stage Mercedes to meet their St Ignatius’ counterparts in approximately 38 had managed to claw ahead 10/8 so the overall shield would sporting teams including Chess and Debating activities. In 19 be retained. The 1st XVIII Football match was the final of these events, shields were on offer for the players from coaching game for Paul Shadiac who has been with us for five Year 10, 11 and 12 with the final result going to Mercedes years. The players’ performance was a fine tribute to Paul’s taking 11 shields and St Ignatius generating 8 wins. Two were dedication to the task with some outstanding efforts and a well added in 2008: Girls Open B Soccer and Open B Debating. deserved win against a very determined SIC. The Troy Cross Country runners kicked the competition off with the Broadbridge shield was presented by Wayne and Jane ISSA State Cross Country team’s event. Interestingly both Broadbridge. Wayne spoke of the pleasure it provided him to Mercedes and St Ignatius had three runners selected to contest see close battles and the spirit and fairness shown by both the Interstate competition in Melbourne over the weekend sides. Andrew Bolt, the team captain responded by accepting and both schools agreed not to run these athletes on the day. the shield and many photos followed. Mercedes won both the Open Boys and Girls events. Natalie The day was a terrific occasion for all involved with excellent Hughes and Dominic Davis won the K ym Chamberlain and spirit shown by all participants. It is always a moving moment Gary Zeuner Medals respectively, whilst Luke Crocker and for Year 12 students as they contemplate the end of their Maddy Favilla won the Matt Dineen and Melinda McCullough sporting time at their respective Colleges. Medals. Kym, Gary, Matt and Melinda are Old Scholars who have had a very significant input into Cross Country and The event was closed by Mr Peter Daw who presented the Athletics over many years. overall shield to Mercedes School Sport Leaders, Dominic Davis and Lisa Crocker who were very pleased to hold the Mercedes and St Ignatius split the Debating on Friday shield high. St Ignatius Sport Coordinator Kain Noack evening by fairly close margins. Topics were: “The media control accepted small gifts for their very extensive work and special the Government” and “We should open the debate on the Republic”. thanks were also extended to Miriam Doyle at SIC who Mercedes A was represented by Ben Reichstein, Holly Ritson, assisted Kain with much of the work at Athelstone. Amos Gill and Ella Shanahan. In the chess competition, the SIC teams maintained their unblemished record with At Mercedes many people contributed extensively, no one comfortable wins in Open A and B. Thank you to the Sport more so than Matt Smith and Carol Guirguis whose energy Leaders, House Captains and Ms Suzanne Moorhead for and input were absolutely outstanding in helping to tie many arranging the refreshments for these activities. strings together to ensure the day worked smoothly. The first event on Saturday was the Open A Soccer who Suzanne Moorhead (catering), Tony O’Doherty (Mercedes gravitated to an early 3/0 lead only to be pegged back Soccer venue), Bill Deegan (Kingswood), Carol Guirguis doggedly by SIC in the 2nd half with two good goals. This (Netball) and Michael Ebert (Glenside) were excellent in their victory by the Mercedes team left them undefeated for the management of their respective areas. A very special thanks season. This is an outstanding achievement. The Open B to the parents and friends who assisted: Tony Adey, Heather match was a very exciting finish with penalties applied to find Sambrook, Basia Samcewicz, Wendy Gazzola, Jane and a result after a 0/0 full time result. Some great saves by both Richard Bolt, Pauline Crocker and Don Westley and all the keepers made for a terrific spectacle with SIC winning 7/6. wonderful workers who manned barbeques and tended to the The medallist was Luke Petito whilst Maxim Ayres took out needs of the big crowds at all the venues. Also a big thank the Daniel Raphael Memorial Medal for Open C Soccer which you to Paul Lundberg for providing us with the opportunity to was presented by Daniel’s father. The 9A and B and 8A and use the home of the Unley Jets, Kingswood Oval, following B matches were tightly fought out affairs. the loss of Glandore. Kingswood Oval attracted a huge crowd estimated at 1200 and I am sure all who viewed the 1st Table Tennis teams joined in the spirit of the competition at XVIII would have been thrilled with the standard and Year 8 and 9. SIC do not offer Table Tennis at Open level. excitement of a closely fought tussle. Thank you to the many The results were the culmination of fine seasons of Table Mercedes staff who were present to add their continued Tennis by all players with three of four wins and medals going support, to the special guests who presented shields and to Rahul Kalampattel and John Giuliani. medals, and in particular to Peter Thornton, Jeff Wray, Sam Basketball players recorded fine wins in Open A, B and C Arnold, Sean Singh, Brooke Adey and Mark Keam for the competition. SIC proved too strong in our Junior area and great collection of photos we now have for the College. This will be a force to reckon with in future years. Medal winners is emerging as a very significant event in the lives of our young were Thomas MA Yi Ming (Open C) and Sam Hussey (Open men and women brought home by the attendances of Old B). The Open A game was watched by Rick Hodges a past Scholars from both schools. We look forw ard to next year’s Mercedes parent and life member of Noarlunga Tigers. Rick Intercollegiate event to be held at SIC. presented the medal to Ben Gazzola who thrilled the huge Thank you to all parents and players for the winter of sport. crowd with his athleticism. Wind ups are currently being organised and letters relating to Hockey players showed perseverance but were clearly these arrangements for summer sport training will be mailed. outclassed 10/0. A very deserving Ben Reichstein won the Sr Bill Gaynor Pat McAuley Medal for the Most Valuable Player. Sports Coordinator continued next page • ••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••

• •• • ••• • •• • • ••• •• • • • ••• • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We wish these students all the best in their sporting • •••• •• • • ••••••••••••••• endeavours. SACSSGSA Play-off Round Play-off round was held on Saturday 16 August. Some great Girls Sport Term 3/4 games were played in the final round, with two Soccer teams Nominations for Term 3/4 sport have been fantastic and we claiming top spot and two Netball teams narrowly missing out are fielding many teams in Softball, Basketball, Beach with close games against strong opposition. This year saw the Volleyball, Volleyball and Water Polo. Basketball, Softball and College enter 16 Netball teams and four Soccer squads. The Volleyball (Saturday morning sports) will commence on the girls have been diligent in their efforts on Saturday mornings weekend of 13 September (end of Week 8, Term 3). Team playing in wind, rain and the occasional sunshine to compete lists will be posted in Gleeson Hall and students will be against vigorous competition. Training attendance this year notified of training days, starting Week 7/8. Water Polo and has been an issue and it is important for all students to be Beach Volleyball will begin in Week 1 and 2 of Term 4 aware of the commitment they make to their team for the respectively. Team lists will also be posted in Gleeson Hall in whole season. I hope to see an improvement with regard to the coming weeks and students will be notified of training training attendance in Term 3/4 sport. times and days as soon as possible. Netball Results Australian Schools’ Orienteering Championships 8A: Mercedes Green 19 def Mercedes Navy 18 On Monday 11 August students from Mercedes College 8B: St Michael’s 32 def Mercedes Gold 21 competed in the Australian Schools’ Orienteering th Mercedes Green 30 def St Ignatius’ 15 Championships. Georgina Juniper finished 5 in the Girls rd Mercedes Navy def Marymount – forfeit U/13 Division, Eleanor Wardleworth finished 3 in the Girls th 9A: Loreto 28 def Mercedes 27 U/15, and Oscar Wardleworth finished 6 in the Boys U/13. 9B: Mary MacKillop 24 def Mercedes Navy 19 Congratulations to these students. Mercedes Green 20 def Marryatville Blue 18 Intercollegiate Carnival 10A: Mercedes 35 def Cabra 33 The girls had a very successful Intercollegiate campaign in 10B: SHC Light Blue 29 def Mercedes Navy 16 2008, claiming four of the possible five shields up for grabs Mercedes Green – BYE for female competitors. The competitors started their Open A: Gleeson def Mercedes by 14 campaign on Wednesday afternoon with a clear win for the Open B: Cabra 34 def Mercedes 26 Cross Country girls at Waite Oval. Open C: Loreto Green 27 def Mercedes Navy 15 Mercedes Gold 15 def Loreto Yellow 12 On Saturday morning the Open A Netball girls went down to Cabra def Mercedes Green by 2 St Ignatius 28-41 in a well fought out match. Open B girls Soccer Results were successful with a 29-16 win. The Junior girls showed Senior: Mercedes Navy 3 def Mercedes Green 1 some great skills and proved Mercedes Netball will be a force Junior Green (9): Mercedes Green 1 def St Michael’s 0 in years to come. The 10As went down 17-28, the 9A victors Junior Navy (8): Mercedes Navy 4 def OLSH 0 24-20 and the 8As dominated 40-17. Girls Soccer finished off the afternoon with dominating Badminton results in both Open A and B games. The Open A girls The girls lost narrowly to Seaview in the final of the Girls defeated St Ignatius 8-1 with both Katherine Ebbs and Badminton competition, going down 264 to 233 to finish 6th. Francesca Biello scoring hat tricks. The Open Bs won with a The girls have been working under the guidance of Mrs 3-0 score line, with Deanna Varkanis scoring her first goal Marianne Harding and have shown great improvement over ever. Unfortunately the Year 8/9 Girls team went down 0-2 the season. Special mention to Xin Tong Zhan who has been in a well fought-out game. an avid supporter of the girls and team manager. The MVP Medal Recipients are: Open Knockout Netball Cross Country Open Girls – Natalie Hughes On 4 August, ten girls represented the College in the Open Cross Country Junior Girls – Georgia Hughes Knockout Netball Competition. The girls played five half Open A Netball – Nichola Mundy hour matches in a round robin carnival with schools in the Open B Netball – Amy Hoile Southern Zone and had some impressive wins against 10A – Sarah Batty Woodcroft College, Wirreanda and Reynella East High 9A – Sarah Donovan School, narrowly losing to Annesley College and Tatachilla 8A – Madeleine Favilla Lutheran College. The girls finished the carnival in fourth Open A Girls Soccer – Katherine Ebbs position, a fantastic effort. The team consisted of Jessica Open B Girls Soccer – Ella Shanahan Stratfold, Natalie Hughes, Lisa Crocker, Charlotte Hawkins, Junior Girls Soccer – Jasmine Cocks Nichola Mundy, Abby Zimmermann, Amy Hoile, Sofia Pennino, Ellie Bahnisch and Emily Gore, with Nicole Fisher Congratulations to all girls involved. You demonstrated as team manager. excellent skills, determination and sportsmanship throughout the whole competition and wore your Mercedes College Special Achievements colours with pride. Thank you to all parents, friends, coaches, •••• Hayley Taeuber – Selected in the Australian Youth Olympic officials and community members who helped make this event Festival Team to compete in Sydney in January. a truly enjoyable day. We are looking forward to 2009 and •••• Eleanor Wardleworth, Georgia Hughes, Phillip Mundy – hope to take a clean sweep of the Girls shields. representing SA in the Sport Cross Carol Guirguis Country Championships in Geelong from 22-25 August. 8-12 Girls Sport Coordinator 540 Fullarton Road Springfield South Australia 5062 T 08 8372 3200 F 08 8379 9540 E [email protected] W www.mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au ABN 93 414 320 696 CRICOS Provider 00365D Catholic Church Endowment Society Inc. operating as Mercedes College

INTERCOLLEGIATE 2008 RESULTS

Sport Team Result Score MVP CROSS COUNTRY OPEN BOYS MERCEDES 1st DOMINIC DAVIS OPEN GIRLS MERCEDES 1st NATALIE HUGHES JUNIOR A Boys SIC 2nd, SIC 1st LUKE CROCKER MC 3rd overall JUNIOR B Girls MC 2nd overall MERC 1st GEORGIA HUGHES

TABLE TENNIS YEAR 9 MERCEDES 9/355 vs 3/262 RAHUL KALAMPATTEL YEAR 8 MERCEDES 12/372 vs 0/144 JOHN GIULIANI

DEBATING SENIOR A ST IGNATIUS’ BEN REICHSTEIN SENIOR B MERCEDES ELLA SHANAHAN

CHESS OPEN A ST IGNATIUS’ JOSH TRUMBLE OPEN B ST IGNATIUS’ HENRY GREEN

SOCCER OPEN A BOYS MERCEDES 3-2 NICK SCALZI OPEN B BOYS ST IGNATIUS’ 0-0 (PEN 6-7) LUKE PETITO OPEN C BOYS ST IGNATIUS’ 2-3 MAXIM AYRES OPEN A GIRLS MERCEDES 8-1 KATHERINE EBBS OPEN B GIRLS MERCEDES 3-0 ELLA SHANAHAN JUNIOR GIRLS ST IGNATIUS’ 0-2 JASMINE COCKS 9A BOYS MERCEDES 4-2 KEVIN SYMONDS 9B BOYS MERCEDES 2-2 (4-2) CHRIS SLEE 8A BOYS ST IGNATIUS’ 1-2 ALEX DONNELLY-YOUNG 8B BOYS MERCEDES 2-0 MATT CONLON

BASKETBALL OPEN A MERCEDES 49-34 BEN GAZZOLA OPEN B MERCEDES 51-47 SAM HUSSEY OPEN C MERCEDES 38-28 THOMAS MA YI MING JUNIOR A ST.IGNATIUS’ 21-92 TBA JUNIOR B ST IGNATIUS’ TBA JUNIOR C ST IGNATIUS’ 23-38 TBA

FOOTBALL OPEN A MERCEDES 17-12-114 to AMOS GILL and 13-11-89 OLIVER PUTLAND OPEN B ST IGNATIUS’ 17-8-110 to KANE CHAPMAN 8-8-56 YEAR 9 MERCEDES By 1 Point JAMES VENN YEAR 8 MERCEDES 9-6-60 vs 6-6-42 THOMAS FOCARETA

NETBALL OPEN A ST IGNATIUS’ 28-41 NICHOLA MUNDY OPEN B MERCEDES 29-16 AMY HOILE YEAR 10 ST IGNATIUS’ 17-28 SARAH BATTY YEAR 9 MERCEDES 24-20 SARAH DONOVAN YEAR 8 MERCEDES 40-17 MADDY FAVILLA

HOCKEY OPEN A ST IGNATIUS’ 0-10 BEN REICHSTEIN OVERALL MERCEDES RESULT COLLEGE 11-8