Mercedes College Mercy Vine

From the Principal Issue No 7 – May 26, 2006 Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends of the Mercedes College Community The CIS Team Visit – a Point of Significant Growth They came, they saw and they left us with much to ponder. The Year 12 Retreat – The week of the visit was a very positive experience albeit a little Special Moments more stressful than usual. Classrooms were visited, teachers, ESO The recent Retreats were once staff, students and parents were interviewed, processes observed again, special occasions for our and policies and procedures scrutinised, areas of the curriculum Year 12 students. The level of were analysed and each aspect of College life was placed under the sharing, the sense of community microscope. It was a thorough process! Throughout the week the and the opportunity for personal reflection all combined to provide the students, staff and leaders with three days of significant memories. I believe the sentiments expressed by our Year 12 students say it best. “The reflection and meditation time gave me a chance to relax and not think about the stresses and what is still ahead for Year 12. I think that the Year 12 Retreat is a necessity and the year would not be the same without it.” “The Retreat was really special for us and it helped us in many ways. It was a Team developed their report which will be submitted to the CIS time to get in touch with our own selves and to further understand who we are as Head Office in Spain for further scrutiny. individuals. In the process, the Retreat gave us the space necessary to reflect on our life goals and to reassess these in the light of our current thinking and At the end of the week the Chair of our Visiting Team, Dr Chip experience. The Retreat was also important because it helped us reflect on our Barder, briefed members of the College’s Leadership Team on faith, our relationship with God and the way in which we share our thoughts some of the findings. Firstly, it was clear that the Team was about our faith with each other.” impressed with much of what they saw and made positive comment about the wonderful students, the dedicated and caring staff, the “During the Retreat, we were affirmed by other members of the group in many strong sense of community that was evident, and the excellent ways. This helped us in our self-belief and self-confidence. We were able to educational programmes in place. Perhaps the highest praise was affirm the value of others, and let them know how much we value them. “ the unanimous agreement amongst the Team Members that they “The Retreat was a great opportunity to step back from the daily work of Year would be happy to send their own children to Mercedes. 12, to reflect on life and to offer and receive the support from others which is so important in this challenging year.” We were also briefed on the major recommendations of the Team and upon receipt of the final report these, along with the rest of the “The Retreat was a good experience, because it allowed me to establish recommendations, will provide us with areas of growth for future friendships with people I wouldn’t have normally spoken to. The candle work. These recommendations will form the basis of our next ceremony was enlightening as it allowed everyone to forgive people with whom Strategic Plan. The final report, which we will receive in 8 to 12 they had conflict. It made the retreat more relaxed and joined people together.” weeks, will include the decision on our accreditation status. “I learnt about how much I rely on myself and others and the faith that I have. A review of this nature is risky business as it is not easy to open the I feel fulfilled in trying to help others and reflect on my life to try and answer school to such thorough scrutiny. It is a sign of the maturity of this some questions, although now I realise some questions just can’t be answered. College and our commitment to excellence that we have, not only The Retreat was memorable, sentimental and reflective.” been involved in this process, but have done so in such an honest “The Retreat was a great bonding experience. Many of the exercises we and transparent manner. completed helped us gain a better understanding of each other and the lives we Congratulation to all members of our community who worked hard lead. The bonfire was the best part of the Retreat and enabled us get to know to ensure the Self Study was done thoroughly, and who so warmly the international students. Overall it was a welcomed our visitors. valuable experience and I would gladly do it again.” Coming Events

31 May Year 8/9 Learning Reviews 4-6pm, 7-9pm 1 June Year 8 Immunisations Peter Daw 2 June Year 11-12 Music Night – Parlour Principal 7-8 June Year 10 Examinations 9 June Staff Professional Development – Student Free Day 12 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY Mercedes College Newsletter Page 2

A Friday thought… in our musing on the film by our own inner deepening and the Conspiracy theories. The world thrives on them. Dan development of our relationship with the person of Jesus. Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” has been the latest in a long Peter Williams line of works of fiction to weave together the usual elements The Australian Catholic Bishops' Committee last month set up a web – intrigue, murder, power – with an added dose of mystery resource site on the book and movie about alleged secret manoeuvrings within the church. The (www.acbc.catholic.org.au/DaVinciCode.html). For international problem is that the central and apparently erudite historical Catholic perspectives on the Da Vinci Code, as well as for information on presentation of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and Opus Dei, go to the US site Magdalene is totally fictitious and unsubstantiated by any www.jesusdecoded.com or to the UK site historical research or an alysis. Nevertheless, having the novel http://www.life4seekers.co.uk/the-da-vinci-code/the- on your shelf has become desirable, if not for a good read da-vinci-code.html. then for the purpose of being able to sensibly discuss both the literary merits and the spectacular claims made about key theological issues in Christianity.

Now we have the movie. A production which is destined to reap millions for its backers and which will further provoke sometimes heated discussion. Fortunately, our Catholic community and most Christian communities have avoided the knee-jerk reaction of imploring authorities to ban the film or asking people to boycott it. Such responses usually give the work in question a free kick and are counter-productive. Adelaide’s Archbishop Philip Wilson, the newly elected President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, has rejected the call to boycott the movie, saying people should see it but take it as just a fictional story. Perth Archbishop Barry Hickey, Chairman of the Bishops Committee for the Media said that the Catholic Church in Australia welcomes any interest in Jesus Christ that has been generated. So, rather than being defensively on the back foot, this is a good opportunity to raise consciousness of just who Jesus is for people of faith. Not in a didactic or haranguing manner but simply, with an approach which speaks more from the heart than from an often frustrating argument about “who’s right”. And for a good, readable source of information to deepen our faith, Melbourne’s Archbishop Denis Hart, also discussing the movie, suggests that “people should read the Gospels to discover the truth about Jesus.”

For me, the novel was a pleasant holiday read. Set in Paris, London and Scotland, Brown takes you along with him on his mix of adventure and elaborately drawn fictitious history. However, the movie was a very different experience. The best that could be said was that the cinematography was of high quality. Unfortunately - and perhaps inevitably – such a complex story becomes very expository and didactic on the screen in order to achieve intelligibility and suffers as a result. The marathon (two and a half hours) takes us in search of the Holy Grail but for anyone unfamiliar with the book, the journey would, I suspect, be even more difficult. The lead characters lack warmth or interest and there is little chemistry between them. You wonder at the end whether the characters played by both Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou breathe a sigh of relief not at their new discoveries or freedom from being pursued but that the unlikely series of events have resolved sufficiently for them to re-enter the real world.

In short, you might find better things to do with your time. However, if the novel and the movie achieve a heightened VINNIES SOUP DRIVE interest in Jesus and if they lead some to deeper searching of Next week, the annual St Vincent de Paul Soup their own lives, then Brown has done us a service. And, for Drive will be held within the school. Members of the those anxious about the potential for deleterious effects, I Vinnies Group will collect cans each day and they suspect the real substance of our faith is not so easily battered will be used on the Soup Run which assists by unsubstantiated nonsense but is rather potentially enriched homeless and needy people. Your generosity in sending a can or two would be greatly appreciated.

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From the Junior School Nicholas, aged 8, at his home on Wirramina Station between Roxby Downs and Coondambo. Cathy Cronin’s student Remy The Federal Government’s School Assistance Act has is home schooled and lives in Eudunda. Using computer links required us to review our Reporting Policy in order to comply with webcam the LAP volunteer and student have begun an with the Act. In future there will be a mid year report (Record ongoing long distance support relationship which may last of Progress) which will be placed in the Progress Folders on the last day of Term Two. The Record of Progress will be a one page summary of the progress your child has made over Semester One and there will be an opportunity for parents to see teachers or myself to discuss aspects of the report. In addition to that: ‘You can ask the school to provide you with written information that clearly shows your child’s achievement in the subjects studied in comparison to that of other children in the child’s peer group at the school. This information will show you the number of students in each of the achievement levels A-E.’ (The Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training.)

This has been an ideal opportunity for us to review all our Reporting procedures and further information will be communicated to you in the future. many years. It is hoped our Year 12 LAP Volunteers will join Week 3 was particularly busy with our CIS visitors here. The the SOTA project as well. children are to be commended, as are all members of the community, for creating such a positive impression on them. In a joint enterprise, the School of the Future has provided Many commented on the demeanor of the students and the access to the Department of Education and Children’s positive interactions that were observed with teachers as well Services, CENTRA technology, and the “virtual classroom”, as the friendly atmosphere they encountered. The fact that 15 to enable two LAP volunteers from Mercedes College to be objective educators (9 of them Principals) from around the linked to two SOTA students once each week. The School of world would send their own children to Mercedes says the Future has provided valuable training and ongoing support something special about what we offer here at Mercedes and to Mercedes College to establish the project on a trial basis. the quality of our staff. Principals, teaching staff and parent communities of both The week commencing Friday 26 May (National Day for SOTA and Mercedes College are delighted to be a part of this Healing) is Reconciliation Week, a time we acknowledge and exciting new partnership. show respect for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Penny Penhall heritage and the ongoing relationship of traditional owners LAP Coordinator with the land. Tuckshop Roster A reminder, too, that Friday 9 June is a pupil free day while staff undergo mandatory OHS & W training. So enjoy an Week 5 extra long weekend! Mon 29 May NBirrell, B Cole, P Borghesan Frank Ali Tues 30 May J Tripodi , L Krivicic, B Ward Assistant Principal Wed 31 May F Robertson, B Kyprianou, K O’Keefe Head of Junior School Thurs 1 June C Allen, N Ferguson, D Zaknic Fri 2 June P McCann, A Kelly, J McGrath The School of the Air and Mercedes Week 6 College Mon 5 June C Khabbaz, S Johnson, K Putland A Unique Partnership in Education Through LAP Tues 6 June J Kavaleros, J Robinson, C Michos An exciting new initiative has been launched involving Wed 7 June D Hewett, H Humphreys, P McEvoy Mercedes College, the School of the Air (SOTA) Port Thurs 8 June J Moran, S Lindholm Augusta, and the DECS School of the Future. Mercedes has Fri 9 June Student Free Day been a world leader in the area of supporting students through the positive involvement of volunteers and mentors through Second Hand Uniform Shop the Learning Assistance Programme (LAP) for the past 22 years. LAP was introduced to the School of the Air (SOTA) SALE in Port Augusta in 2002 with volunteers from the local Port Jumpers Sizes 18 – 28 $25.00 Augusta community. SOTA students live in remote and Blazers Sizes 11 – 13 isolated areas of South Australia where the School of the Air is We will change your freshly dry-cleaned blazer for one of the their classroom. above sizes for $20.00

LAP volunteers from Mercedes College will link up with their Located in Strathspey. Opening Hours: 8.30 – 10.00am SOTA students every week. Claire Herriot joined with each Tuesday during Term time only.

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From the Middle School Hosting students from Makassar, Indonesia CIS Visit

The CIS visit has come and gone and we eagerly await the A group of students from Makassar, Sulawesi, (Indonesia) will results of this extensive evaluation. Having spoken to visit Mercedes College from August 1 to 18 this year. We are members of the team who were responsible for looking seeking families amongst students of Indonesian language to closely at the Middle School and MYP programmes I know host these students. Those who hosted students last time they were impressed with the quality education being offered found this experience to be most rewarding. The students to students here at Mercedes College. I would like to thank spend some of their time on Kangaroo Island. A letter has the Middle School staff and students for welcoming our guests been sent home with students in Years 8-12. There will be a in such a friendly and open manner and for their willingness meeting on Thursday, June 8 at 6.30pm in the library to to be involved in what was, at times, a stressful and discuss the details of the exchange programme. challenging process. The evaluation is valuable, as it will highlight our strengths and weaknesses, and assist us in our Please register your interest as soon as possible by contacting ongoing pursuit of excellence. Mrs Janet Bartold on 8372 3256 or by email: Year 9 Camp [email protected] or Ms Jodie Edwards The Year 9 students return today from their four day on 8372 3204 or [email protected] bushwalking camp in the Grampians, Victoria, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and scenic natural bush Tuckshop – Healthy Food Options environments Australia has to offer. As well as appreciating this precious bushland, students had the opportunity to Due to community concerns about “Healthy Food” options in develop their light weight camping skills, including tenting, school canteens generally, the Tuckshop will now provide a trangia stove cooking, backpacking and navigation. We hope range of fresh rolls, salads and baguettes. The Tuckshop has the students enjoyed the chance to get away from their normal offered these products on the lunch order system, but to day to day school activities and the opportunity was a encourage older children to purchase, these items will now be rewarding learning experience. I would like to thank Mr Peter pre-made and prominently displayed. Thornton (Outdoor Education Coordinator) for his hard work and preparation for the camp. Thanks also to the Year 9 Further, certain “low price” confectionery lines will be Home Group teachers and other Middle School staff discontinued in an effort to curb “binge buying”. members who took time away from their families and friends to help make this an enjoyable and valuable experience for the Highly refined confectionery lines are priced at recommended students. retail whilst “healthy food options” are sold below retail to encourage consumption. Learning Reviews The Year 6 and Year 7 Learning Reviews took place on Whilst the Tuckshop provides a range of carbonated drinks, Monday 22 May. These Reviews help to emphasise the fact milk products, juices and bottled waters, please note that the that education is a collaborative process between students, water available from ALL College “bubblers” – is teachers and parents, and I would like to thank those parents refrigerated, filtered and purified. who were able to attend. If you were unable to attend on the night or were unable to arrange an appointment with a I encourage you to talk to your children about the particular staff member, please call them at school to arrange benefits of drinking water from the College bubblers – another time to meet. The Year 8 and 9 Reviews take place it’s FREE and tastes great!! (They can even fill their own on Wednesday 31 May. I look forward to seeing you there. bottles).

Fathers’ Dinner I welcome feedback about our service or products offered. It was fantastic to see so many fathers get together at the

Avoca Hotel on Friday 12 May. It provided a great Please feel free to contact me at any time with your comments opportunity to meet and/or catch up with other dads and the or concerns by ringing the College on 8372 3200 or email to large number of attendees was further testament to the [email protected] friendly, cohesive atmosphere that exists within the Mercedes Steve Bowley community. Many thanks to Don Westley from the MP&FA, Business Manager for his organisation of the night.

Having just taken part in this successful venture for fathers I would like to encourage all of the Middle School mothers to Marriage Encounter Weekend attend “Mingle in May” tonight, Friday 26 May, as it also promises to be a worthwhile opportunity to greet old friends Nanyara Retreat Centre, Belair and meet new ones. 4 – 6 August Paul Wadsworth For more information contact Malachy and Geraldine O’Reilly Assistant Principal 0437 388 513 Head of Middle School

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From the Senior School hosting parties can be responsible for 60 to 80 young people on average. I would like to begin by thanking parents and students for their positive response to the wearing of the College uniform. Given the rising interest in young teenage parties, it is The standard of dress/grooming has improved substantially important to be talking with young people about safe party over a short period of time. Such a display of pride in wearing practices including staying with friends, ensuring adult the uniform adds to the positive atmosphere of mutual respect supervision is available at all times, having a safety plan if there within the College. are concerns about the conduct of other guests, not accepting drinks from people they do not know and having clear Now to more cognitive issues. Term 2 and the beginning of transport arrangements to and from the party. Semester 2 leads the students in to an academically testing period. Most parents, students and teachers in the Senior For young party goers, the issue of drink spiking has received School would have availed themselves of the opportunity to recent media attention and while not a new issue, recent meet with the people with whom their son/daughter are research is offering some valuable insights. A recent article in working. Indeed the Year 10 Learning Review was quite the “Drug Arm” newsletter points to the physical and exceptional with over 90% of our parent population attending. emotional consequences of drink spiking which include over- intoxication, memory loss, nausea, dizziness, breathing Beginning in Week 6 (Wednesday 7 June) the Year 10 students difficulties and at worst, loss of consciousness. Impaired face for most of them their first experience in formal mid-year judgement and behavioural changes also occur, as people can examinations. This is followed the next week with Year 11 behave in ways they would not normally consider. In turn, examinations. this can make them vulnerable to others, with physical and sexual assault the prime motivators of the perpetrators of In order to properly prepare, the students, guided by parents drink spiking. and older experienced siblings, need to develop a practical yet rigorous study programme. Students experiencing this style of Alcohol is the most commonly used additive – both to spike assessment for the first time will need to be closely monitored non-alcoholic drinks and to increase intended alcoholic drinks. from this week onwards in how, why and what they study. I Rohypnol, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB or fantasy or liquid also en courage parents to monitor the eating habits in the lead ecstasy) and ketamine (“Special K”) are the more commonly up to, and during, the examinations. It is at this time that used drug additives which can be very difficult to detect in many students resort to unhealthy snack style food. The drinks as they are colourless, odourless and tasteless. They are health of our students is an important issue at all times but also difficult to test for, as they have a short half life in the many tend to find so-called “comfort food” more appealing bloodstream, so are often undetectable if tests are done. when facing a period of sustained assessment; something that should be discouraged. The signs that someone has had a drink spiked include heavier than expected intoxication, disorientation, lack of co- As well as undergoing academic examinations in Week 7, our ordination, lack of response to others and possibly loss of Year 11 students follow this with, in the case of SACE consciousness. students, a week of work experience as our IB contingent head off to Nepabunna for community service with our Aboriginal Drink spiking can be avoided by careful monitoring of one’s brothers and sisters. own drinks and those of friends. Discourage young people from accepting drinks from strangers and leaving drinks Our final year students will have their mid-year examinations unattended. Young people should be alert to strangers in the first week back of Term 3. This has proved beneficial hanging around their group. Most importantly, encourage in the past, as it allows them to use a portion of their holidays them to keep an eye out for their friends, especially if they are to best prepare. Hopefully all of us will deal successfully with showing signs of intoxication, ensure they get home safely the demands of the end of Semester 1. with a responsible driver and that an ambulance is called immediately there is a suspicion of drink spiking. As usual, if you have any issues you wish to discuss with me I am always available. Until then, God bless. We all want young people to enjoy safe parties in the company Tony O’Doherty of their friends, so it is vital to equip them early to protect Assistant Principal themselves. Head of Senior School Anne Way College Psychologist Family Matters - Teenage Parties STUDENT ABSENCES I have recently found myself negotiating party attendance with my teenage daughter, at a much earlier age than I had Parents are reminded of their responsibility anticipated. It seems that large private parties are becoming a to contact the College if a student will be late regular way of socialising for young people from Year 8. These parties draw on guest lists from across schools and to school or absent for the day. while generally limited to young people of the same age, some Please ring McAuley Office on 8372 3241 or older siblings and family friends can be in attendance. As Reception on 8372 3200 BEFORE 9.30am. invitations are often conveyed via MSN, others also get to Upon the student’s return, please place a hear about parties and pass on invitations to others. Parents note in the diary regarding the absence for the Home Group/Class Teacher.

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MERCEDES PARENTS AND FRIENDS can be offered may include golf lessons, photography sessions, ASSOCIATION (MP&FA) sporting memorabilia and dinner vouchers to name a few! We will be placing donation boxes in the classrooms of Reception Email: [email protected] to Year 6 classes. Donations for Years 7 - 12 can be left at the McAuley Office. Please support us as we support your School.

Entertainment Books Please return either your payment or your Entertainment Book to The College Shop as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

Next Meeting Our next meeting will be Wednesday 7 June 2006 at 7.30pm in the Staff Room, Strathspey. All welcome.

Contact Details Fathers’ Dinner If you wish to contact the MP&FA please do so – either by On Friday 12 May, 60 dads gathered for an informal dinner at email or by phone (Mary Odlum Mob: 0403 360 648). The Avoca Hotel, Clarence Park for the MP&FA first fathers’ Mary Odlum event for the year. Frank Ali and Paul Wadsworth attended Chairperson, Mercedes Parents & Friends Association from the school and we had a good cross-section of fathers from all year levels. Our host from the Hotel was the School Fees Reminder Manager, Mick Caines, a Year 9 dad, who sponsored a raffle prize won by Paul Sambrook. Thank you to those families who have forwarded payment in clearance of their Term 2, 2006 fee account or have entered There was much congenial conversation and networking, into a mutually agreed payment arrangement to clear all fees which it was alleged, went on until the early hours of Saturday invoiced in the current year by the end of the school year. morning. We will be having another similar evening late in Term 2 Tax Invoice/Statements are due for payment in full Term 4, to which we will invite the new dads starting next by 31 May 2006. year. Don Westley A late fee of $50, reflecting the additional costs incurred to follow up payment for overdue accounts will be Mingle in May applied to accounts where no payment or communication Tonight, Friday 26 May is the Women’s Evening – Mingle in has been received by the due date. May in Strathspey. It will be a great night for sure! For families who have entered into a periodic payment Sausage Sizzles on Saturday! agreement and have not honoured their payments the Our first two Sausage Sizzles on Saturdays have gone arrangement will be withdrawn and payment in full requested extremely well. Many thanks to Don Westley and Heather within 14 days. The late fee may also be added to these Sambrook for coordinating these mornings. If you want to accounts. put your name down to help one Saturday, please see Heather or Don on Saturday at the BBQ. If you have overlooked payment or are experiencing hardship we invite you to make immediate contact with our finance Quiz Night – Don’t miss it! staff. Pick your table now! Get all the smart people first and bring them to OUR Quiz Night! Mark this date in your diary now! Please do not hesitate to contact:

Saturday, 1 July 2006 Heather Burns, Administration 8372 3221 7.30pm Gleeson Hall [email protected] Tickets $20 per head – available soon Steve Bowley, Business Manager 8372 3222 Tables are strictly a maximum of 10 [email protected] BYO Supper, Drinks and Gold Coins. Lester Gabriel, Accountant 8372 3277 [email protected] NB: If you don’t have a table of 10, you can still come along – just indicate when you purchase your ticket what year level you would like to sit with and we will organise that for you. The College Shop

Prize Donations for Quiz Night Normal Trading Times We are now collecting donations for the Quiz Night, and the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.15am to 2.00pm opportunity exists for you to promote your business to the Thursday, Friday 11.00am to 4.00pm College community via donations of goods and services for prizes and raffles. Examples of donations are bottles of wine or spirits; boxes of chocolates, homewares, etc. Services that

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Borneo/Malaysia Study Tour The final four days were spent in Kuala Lumpur. The experience of a fast growing, modern Asian city was a first for Last term a group of Indonesian language students from many students. Besides bargaining for the fake brands in Jalan Mercedes College and St Johns Grammar School embarked on Petaling, we also visited the National Mosque, the Petronas a ‘journey of a lifetime’ to study the language, culture, wildlife Twin Towers and other prominent historical and cultural sites and World Heritage Parks of exotic Borneo and the Malay in the city. No visit to KL is complete without a visit to the Peninsular. Cosmo’s Indoor Theme Park , a wonderful way to conclude the tour. We all felt very satisfied with our first venture to It was a new experience for both schools to travel outside of Borneo and Malaysia and, with a few modifications, will look Indonesia for a Study Tour but current travel warnings forward to our next Tour in 2008. necessitated this change of venue. The close proximity to Indonesia, and Bahasa Melayu being the foundation for Janet Bartold Bahasa Indonesia, meant that students could observe the similar lifestyles of the people in cities and villages, whilst also South Australian Debating having ample opportunities to practice their Indonesian Association - Secondary language skills. Results of Round 2 Zone 2

In Kuching, Sarawak we were fortunate to visit St Teresa’s Tuesday 16 May at Concordia College Catholic School. We were greeted with a traditional Both Year 8 teams shared the complicated topic That this is the ceremonial welcome and the musical and cultural me generation. This presented all students with a real challenge performances which followed were equally impressive. The in definition. Mrs Robertson’s team of Eliza Harvey, Maddie martial arts and cooking demonstration preceded an enormous Hayes and Felix Ritson narrowly lost to Mitcham Girls . This banquet of local delicacies including the famous ‘Headhunters was a fine effort especially as this was the first time Eliza and Laksa’! Maddie had debated. Ms Trengove’s team, Andrew Cameron, Jordan Boyce, Bridget Symes and Josh Lee were new to Our visits to the World Heritage Bako National Park, debating and narrowly lost. This group is quickly acquiring Semonggoh Orangutang Rehabilitation Park and the Living skills and confidence with each round. Museum, (where seven of the local tribes live in their traditional houses and demonstrate their dance, defence or Wednesday 17 May held at Mercedes College craft skills) impressed upon us the beauty and diversity of this Mercedes College hosted the Senior round for the 28 teams in island. this group. Ms Siviour’s Senior B team had their first taste of secret topic debates, where the issue is only given out at But then there was Sabah! Though hotter and more humid, 6.30pm, with an hour and a half of preparation time. No trekking through the rainforest in the Kinabalu National Park coaches are allowed in the prep rooms to assist students. This can be quite daunting to students but is a really good exercise in approaches to learning skills, teamwork, organisation and time management. The students were given the negative side of the topic That Australia is the 51st state of the United States of America and convincingly defeated Mary MacKillop College. Congratulations to Holly Ritson, Ben Reichstein and Rose Lacoon-Williamson (in her first debate for Mercedes College) on your excellent performances. Thank you to Amos Gill for assisting prior to his other commitments.

The Senior A team had the affirmative side of the debate That off shoring is economic imperialism and narrowly lost to St Peters Girls. This was a current events topic, given out a week prior to the competition and presented both teams with real issues of definition. Consequently this was an extremely entertaining debate where both teams demonstrated their experience and expertise with Points of Information by interjecting during the opposition’s arguments and utilising the rules of POIs to the and the Canopy Walk, 145 meters above the forest floor were full. Well done to Nastassja Maher and Jamie Craig for your unforgettable experiences. We were reminded that the work; it is not easy preparing a debate with the demands of Australian POWs in the hands of the Japanese, were close to Year 12 studies, particularly when you are presented with the this area on the formidable ‘Death March’ during the World problem of redefining the topic at the last moment due to War ll. interpretation issues! Congratulations and thankyou to Alex Mulders who took on the role of first speaker at the last The Tungku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off shore from Kota minute and presented his best speech at this level. Kinabalu has some of the world’s best marine life and we were fortunate to spend a day snorkelling in the tropical waters off The next round of Secondary Debates will be on June 13 and Pulau Sapi. The Night Market provided a different 14. opportunity to bargain for food and local handicrafts. Helen Barber Coordinator, Debating 8 to 12.

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Speech and Drama following issues were raised as to who would drive the bus, where would it be housed, who would maintain it etc. What an exciting year we have had so far. Melissa Andrew, Peta Long’s assistant teacher, has now left and been replaced One of the reasons for making the decision to help Mimili by Amy Hutchinson and Jessica Forza, both of whom are with this cause, was that, for the first time, they had a strong qualified teachers and are enjoying teaching the Speech and core group of leaders. Sandra Puminy (Mimili Chairperson), Drama syllabus. Mark Cashen (CDEP Officer) and Chris Williamson, are three individuals who have brought stability to the community. Thirty-eight students from Years 1 to 11 have enrolled in this They have also instigated bus driver training, are developing a year’s Speech and Drama Eisteddfod which will be conducted secure shed for the bus and taking on bus maintenance tasks. at the end of June with exact dates and times yet to be In brief, with these factors in mind, we (the five Trek schools) confirmed. We wish them all the best of luck. are hoping to raise $25,000 to buy a reliable secondhand bus. The goal for Mercedes is $10,000. Students are also busy with rehearsals for the Junior School Performance, Drama and Communication Exams and If you are able to support this Bus Appeal your donation Individual Practical and Theory Exams. would be gratefully appreciated. Each donation is tax deductible and can be made out to Anangu Fund and sent to The Junior School Performance will be held on Sunday 2 July Steve Wasilewski at Mercedes College. A receipt and update in the Senior Drama Room at 3.00pm. Family and friends are report will then be forwarded to you. Thank you for your welcome to attend and tickets will cost $5 (children under 10 consideration. years free). Notices regarding dates of performance and Steve Wasilewski costumes have been given to the students. STEP Trek Coordinator

The Drama and Communication Dress Rehearsals will be From the Sports Desk held in the Senior Drama Room on: · Sunday 6 August – Year 4/5 (both classes) and 5/6 A great deal of effort has been allocated to following up (Tuesday morning). players who have been less than attentive at training and · Sunday 13 August – Year 5/6 (Thursday afternoon) others who have not been turned out in the correct playing and Year 7 and 8 uniforms. It has been disappointing that this detail (including · Friday 24 November – Year 9 (both classes) and wearing tracksuits to and from matches) has obviously not Year 10/11 been attended to at home. Parents are asked to provide a written note to me to explain imminent absences and uniform The Drama and Communication Examinations will be problems. Referees are clamping down on clothing held in the Senior Drama Room on: uniformity and can deny player access to pitches/playing fields, so please ensure items are the correct uniform and that · Sunday 20 August – Year 4/5 (both classes) and 5/6 they are in good order. Coaches are completing roll checks at (Tuesday morning) from 1:00 to 5:00pm. training and unexplained absences from games and/or training · Sunday 27 August – Year 5/6 (Thursday afternoon) are being followed up. and Year 7 and 8, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. · Sunday 26 November – Year 9 (both classes) and Again, it has been disappointing to see some students who Year 10/11 have either ignored or failed to communicate openly with the College their commitment to Club sport when it has been in Break up 1 December and Junior School End of Year clear conflict with College playing times. The College sporting Performance 3 December. Please put these dates in your policy clearly states that requests for variations to this diaries. expectation have to be put in writing to the Principal, via the relevant sport coordinator. In some cases this has been an For students wishing to enrol in Speech and Drama for Terms afterthought by parents, rather than an arrangement agreed to 3 and 4, please contact Peta Long on 0402 285 124. that has eventuated after the correct protocol has been followed. It is pleasing that those s enior boys who have Hope to see you all at the performances and exams. approached with requests have reached compromises that Peta Long satisfy the needs of the College and those of the players Speech and Drama Director concerned. Their maturity in this matter has been exemplary.

Mimili Community Bus Appeal I would like to thank the MP&FA for the provision of a barbeque at Mercedes on Saturday mornings. The barbeque, For the past ten years, groups of Year 9 and 10 students have along with coffee and drinks has been very well received by visited Mimili located in the far northwest of South Australia. the visiting players and parents. This community has many struggles, one of which is isolation, and another the lack of reliable transport. Parents and supporters are encouraged to cheer on Open A Basketball and Soccer Teams in the next few weeks. They It was suggested to our group in 2005 that a small bus would remain undefeated in the Knockout Round Robin be a great resource to the community. However, the Competition. This week Mercedes play Scotch away in Open continued next page

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From the Sports Desk (cont) all 8 finalists and, secondly, the great team effort of the Mercedes boys with no individual winners but many placings, A, B and C Basketball. This is a must win match for the Open and all contributing with places of 6th or higher. This team A team commencing at 10.30am. Last week’s strong showing has consequently received an invitation from Athletics against Immanuel (see report), especially in the 2nd half, was Australia to represent Mercedes College and South Australia in excellent in Round 1 of the Knockout series and this match the December National Final in Sydney. promises to be a beauty against a much improved Scotch. The other team in our pool is Sacred Heart College who we play Below is a full list of the team performances per event for the on 3 June at home, again at 10.30am. Only one team moves Open Boys Final and our place-getters in the Junior Boys, through to the finals on Thursday and Friday 14 and 15 Girls and Senior Girls Finals. September. Our coach is Adam Benson. Time/ Event Result Distance The Soccer boys take on St Ignatius College away, at 200m Hurdles 5 Luke Madsen Maher 30.33 Athelstone this week in a battle that will be critical in the six 5 Daniel Ferraro 30.43 team competition involving St Peters, Pembroke, Concordia, 100m 2 Matthew Khabbaz 11.77 Rostrevor and Mercedes. Only two teams graduate to the 2 Chris Kaitatzis 11.95 semi finals of SASSSA from this pool. Our coach is Wes 400m 6 Chris Kaitatzis 55.03 Howard. 2 Jamie Liu 54.49

1500m 2 Dominic Symes 4.29.92 Junior School Sport 5 Matt Hagias 4.51.45

Relay 4 x 400m 5th Place 3.46 Results Year 2/3 Football 13 May Shot Put 6 Luke Madsen-Maher 10.77 Belair/St Johns 5 goals 7 points (37) 4 Nick De Ieso 11.79 to Mercedes 3 goals 4 points (22). Best: S Cavanagh, J Henke,L Turci, T Javelin 3 Mitchell Browne 46.50 Cronin, O Plate. Goals: S Whelan, L 3 Adrian Galessi 47.24 Turci, S Cavanagh Triple Jump 4 Mitchell Browne 11.29 3 Daniel Ferraro 11.64 Results Year 2/3 Football 19 May Mercedes 6 goals 7 points (43) to Open Eagles 4 goals 3 points (27) Mercedes 1st 78 Junior Boys 6th Best: S Whelan, M Davey, T Cronin, Pembroke 2nd 76 Junior Girls 7th T Cheesman, A Cooper Trinity 3rd 71 Senior Boys 1st Goals: M Lovell 2, T Cheesman 2, A Senior Girls 9th Cooper, S Cavanagh Top ‘3’ 1. Francesca Biello 1st 100m Junior Girls 8-12 Girls Sport Oliver Putland Junior Boys Triple Jump (13.61m) The Saturday morning sport competition got off to a good 2. Dominic Davis Junior Boys 800m start on Saturday May 20, with both the Soccer and Netball 3. Amos Gill Junior Boys 100m teams achieving some early success. Training times for the Amos Gill Junior Boys 200m season have been established and it is an expectation of all Brigid Symes (12 yrs old) Junior Girls 200m players to attend weekly training as part of their team Natalie Hughes Junior Girls Long Jump commitment. Players also need to establish good Dominic Davis Junior Boys Triple Jump communication with their coaches in regard to match and training availability. Congratulations to the Open Boys as gold medallists and to all Bill Gaynor of our other finalist team members who gave of their time and effort to represent their College with distinction in the State Athletics: Knockout Cup Finals. We were one of only two schools (along with Trinity Late last term, Mercedes College achieved a rare distinction in College) to be represented in all finals. winning a Statewide Knockout Athletics Competition. This Gary Zeuner was achieved by our Open Boys Knockout Athletics Team in the State Final which was held at Santos Stadium. Mercedes Basketball: Coordinator: Pat Iwanyshyn College finished ahead of a powerhouse field of athletic Open A: Mercedes def Immanuel 66/47 (see report) schools in South Australia. Open B: Immanuel def Mercedes 45/41 Open C: Immanuel def Mercedes 54/45 Final scores: 10D1: Mercedes def Unley High 76/37 Mercedes 78 PAC 68 10D2: Mercedes def CBC1, 32 /22 Pembroke 76 Mt Gambier 66 8D1: Mercedes def CBC 68/19 Trinity 71 Pulteney 56 8D2: Mercedes def Scotch College 40/26 Immanuel 69 Henley High 54 continued next page Two things make this victory particularly meritorious. Firstly, the quality of the opposition which is reflected in the scores of

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From the Sports Desk (cont) Matthew Crocker (another with a lot of potential) Angus Walker (what an addition to Mercedes Cross Country Open A Knockout Basketball Round 1 vs Immanuel team, thanks Sacred Heart!) Final Score Mercedes 66 defeated Immanuel 47 On 20 May the Mercedes Open A Basketball team suited up The 100km Schools’ Relay is possibly the most difficult against the Immanuel Open A side for their first Knockout schools’ sporting competition, as physically students need to game of the competition. The game saw the return of centre be conditioned to run 4 times in over 5kms. If this is not heavyweight Keegan Brooksby, domineering guards Nathan enough, it is held in the Adelaide Hills on hard road surfaces Chettle, Tom Gaynor and counterparts Dan Iwanyshyn, Harry with some legs best described as “torturously hilly”. The Einarson and Oliver Putland, alongside the untapped talent of timing of the event (Week One of Term 2) means students Nelson Hedditch, the dunking prowess of Ben Gazzola and need to train seriously over the Term One holiday, which adds the lanky Robert Scutella from the Southern Tigers. It was a to the degree of difficulty. All this makes these medals quite relatively easy affair which saw Mercedes maintain a steady 15 valuable and satisfying. point lead throughout the duration of the game and only once seeing their lead challenged early in the second half. Talk of One interesting side story concerned the second last leg of the tactics on the bench from Immanuel’s head coach, ex 36er relay at 90km, Phillip Mundy (Yr 8) took over the baton and at Dwayne Nelson, was not enough to control the mastermind the base of definitely one of the hardest uphill runs in SA, out plays of Adam Benson and the inside force of Keegan who of the mist ran past captain and star Matthew Dineen. scored 22. Tom’s 16 point effort including three long bombs Matthew had finished his university lectures driven to the coupled with Nathan’s 12 point performance. Pressurised finish line and run out to us about 9km to pace our last two defense and a consistent effort in earning rebounds assured runners. You had to be there to believe how much this lifted Mercedes a victory and a chance at making it through the the team, just when all were tired and starting to struggle. group stages in a challenging Knockout tournament this year. Tom Gaynor Finally a big thank you to Chris Symes and Sue Mundy whose assistance, I am sure all will agree, was important in the teams’ Cross Country: 100km Schools’ Relay success. Mercedes College was represented by one Junior (U16) team this year in the 100km Schools’ Relay. This was again due to Season News the Year 12 Retreat and the Year 10 camps being held at the The first midweek ISSA Host Day was held by Concordia same time, meaning our junior team was minus its top Year 10 College. Those to excel included Jack Ayers Junior 2km, (top runners and no senior team was possible. Nevertheless, those 10 position) and Elizabeth O’Fathartaigh and Jessica who lined up put in a fantastic effort to finish in 2nd place Goodchild (who finished top 7 girls) in the 2km. behind the powerhouse Pembroke team and well ahead of the 3rd placed finishers. Major upcoming dates for Term 2 include: Friday June 16 SASSA/SAPSASA Cross Country The race started at Oakbank High School at 7:00am with all Championships, Victoria Park. but the first 2 teams on that leg (Westminster and Aberfoyle Wednesday June 28 ASA All Schools Cross Country Park) going the wrong way at one point and losing 12-13 Championships, CBC Oval. minutes, meaning both us and Pembroke had some distance to catch up. It took until the half way mark of the race for Please ensure your availability for these two Championship both Pembroke and us to catch the early leader, Westminster races as we do have a strong team if all attend this year. We School, with Pembroke leading by 4 minutes. Over the next may even be capable of challenging present powerhouse five legs Mercedes steadily caught Pembroke until we actually Pembroke for overall honours. led them by 6 seconds after 75km (that close!). Gary Zeuner Cross Country Coach/Coordinator Unfortunately, Pembroke finished slightly the stronger winning by 2 minutes in a race that lasted over 7 hours. Football Mercedes easily won the silver medals with 15 minutes 13/05 Football: Coordinator: Bill Deegan between us and Westminster in 3rd place. The silver medal 1st XVIII def Rostrevor College 2, 21.25 to 5.6 winning team members were: 2nd XVIII def PAC 3, 8.11 to 8.4 10B def Pedare College 11.15 to 2.7 Elizabeth O’Fathartaigh (a class act, ran strongly 9A: St Michaels College def Mercedes 16.12 to 2.7 throughout). 8A: IC def Mercedes 11.11 to 2.4 Jessica Goodchild (fitter this year and if determination wins Olympic Gold, Jessica would win one) 20/05 Football Dominic Symes (rapidly becoming a Mercedes running 1st XVIII: Mercedes def Gleeson College (see report) legend!) 2nd XVIII: Rostrevor College 3rds def Mercedes by 2 goals Phillip Mundy (Year 8’s equivalent of Forest Gump, a rising 10B: Mercedes def St Peters College 7.11 to 2.5 star) 9A: Mercedes def Westminster College 12.19 to 7.4 Sam Weber (has improved an incredible amount over the last 8A: Westminster College def Mercedes 12.20 to 1.3 12 months, an outside chance of State selection) Anna Bardsley-Jones (ever reliable and great to have in any continued next page team)

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From the Sports Desk (cont) Netball/Soccer 8-12 Girls The results from last Saturday are as follows: 1st XVIII Football Team Opposition Score Mercedes 23.21 (159) defeated Gleeson 2. 4 16) Netball The Camels fronted up against a Gleeson outfit not really Open B Lost to St Ignatius 21 - 25 knowing what to expect. Two changes were made from last Year 12 week - out went Tom Kardachi (shoulder) and Michael Open B Lost to Norwood/Morialta 27 - 32 Bergamin. In came Matt Khabbaz and Hamish Gillis for his Year 11 debut in the firsts. The boys were fired up and we followed Open C Defeated Mercedes Gold 30 - 13 on from last week and got off to another good start. Green Open C Lost to Mercedes Green 13 - 30 The boys carried on the good work into the second quarter, Gold splitting the game open with all the boys winning their Open C Lost to SAC 20 - 21 positions. With the game all but over at half time it was White pleasing to see us finish off the game as strongly as we started. 10A Defeated SHC White 40 - 13 Patrick Mulvihill finished with a dominant eight goals and 10B Lost to SAC Gold 20 - 39 Luke Madsen Maher with four, while Matthew Shadiac and Thomas Chisholm dominated the midfield. By far the 10C Defeated St Ignatius No score highlight of the day was the debut of Michael Bergamin who provided worked hard all day and it is good to see him out there getting 9A Defeated Loreto Gold 37 - 32 a kick. Next week the boys face Marryatville in what should 9B Defeated Pedare Forfeit be an interesting game. 9C Defeated St Ignatius No score James Canale provided 8A Lost to Loreto 17 - 31 2nd XVIII Football 8B Defeated St Ignatius No score Mercedes College 8.11 (59) defeated P.A.C 8.4 (52) provided Best players: Mathew Khabbaz, Christopher Cormack, James 8C Gold Defeated Mercedes Green 20 - 12 O’Connell, Andrew Brookes, Hamish Gillis, Samuel Shadiac. 8C Green Lost to Mercedes Gold 12 - 20 Soccer The Mercedes College 2nd XVIII delivered a sterling team Senior B Bye performance to notch up the first win of the season against Junior B Defeated Loreto 7 - 0 Prince Alfred College last Saturday. The team struggled early Good luck to all teams in the second round tomorrow. with inaccurate kicking but admirable efforts from Mathew Alexandra Penhall Khabbaz, Christopher Cormack and James O’Connell ensured 8-12 Girls Sport Coordinator the flow through the centre. PAC lead at the third quarter break by 7 points, however the boys fought hard to come Rowing back. Hamish Gillis and Samuel Shadiac also showed class as Two students graduated to coxing at the Australian Masters the side held the pressure in the last quarter and played Rowing Championships in Lake Nagambie, Victoria on 19, 20 attacking footy to win the game by 7 points. and 21 May. Daniel Marryat (11HB) coxed two Jimmy Grant Adelaide/Riverside composite crews in quads and eights whilst his sister Libby Marryat (9CW) coxed a Port 8A Football Adelaide/NSW composite crews in quads and eights. Whilst Westminster 12. 20 (92) defeated Mercedes 1.3 (9) Best for both have achieved significant success at rowing, this is a Mercedes: Kane Cefai, Brendan Browne, Timothy White, significant responsibility for young athletes who need to steer Nicholas Petch the boats straight and to provide feedback about race position and to technique feedback over 2000m. Congratulations to Hockey: Coach: Henry Mitchell both Libby and Daniel who obviously shone out in these areas 13/5: Mercedes def BPS 3/1 to be selected. 20/5: Mercedes def CBC 5/0 Bill Gaynor

Open Hockey Soccer: 13/5/06: Coordinator: Matt Smith May 13 Mercedes 3 def Blackfriars 1 Open A: Mercedes def Concordia 3/2 in Round One of Goals: R Anderson 1, I Mills 1, K Shanahan 1 Knockout A great effort by everyone which saw Mercedes defeat a Open B: Concordia def Mercedes College strong Blackfriars team. Our strong start put us ahead in the Open C: Marryatville High def Mercedes 1/0 first minute. Blackfriars came back with an equalizer late in 10B: Mercedes drew with St Peters College 2/2 the first half. Mercedes came out blazing in the second half 9A: Mercedes def Cabra on a forfeit with an early second goal and a third later on to seal the win. 8A: AHS1 def Mercedes 7/0 Congratulations to all players who played their first game. 8B: Rostrevor College def Mercedes 7/1 This strong group should provide more victories throughout the season. continued next page Ian Mills

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From the Sports Desk (cont) To even qualify to compete in these events, swimmers need to perform at extremely high standards at State level. The 1sts Soccer College recognises these performances by placing a photo of First Round: Knockout Round Robin Game 1 of 5: all National Age Qualifiers who go on to compete in the Mercedes 3 defeated Concordia College 2 National Swimming event on the honour wall in the Gallery. Goal scorers: C Kaitatzis, H Gillis, M. Bailey. Best Player N In the past 20 years, only six swimmers have achieved this Langman. Games to follow are against Pembroke, St Ignatius distinction. As this was an Australian Championship event, it College, Rostrevor College and St Peters College. Two teams represents a first class achievement for Joshua, a swimmer from this group then progress to the SASSSA Group One with the well known Burnside Club. Congratulations Josh. Knockout Semi Finals.

Table Tennis: 20/5/06: Coordinator: Bill Gaynor 20/5/06 Open A: Mercedes def St Peters College 14 rubbers to 2 Open A: Mercedes def Pembroke 1/0 in Round Two of Open B: Mercedes def St Peters College 12 rubbers to 4 Knockout (see report) 91A: Mercedes def St. Peters 6/186 to 0/98 Open B: Mercedes def Westminster 3/0 (see report) 91B: Mercedes def St Peters 5/181 to 1/94 Open C: Mercedes def PAC 2, 2/0 92A: Mercedes def St Michaels College 4/151 to 2/139 10B: PGS def Mercedes 4/1 92B: Mercedes were def by St Michaels College 2/140 to 9A: AHS def Mercedes 7/0 4/143 8A: SHC def Mercedes 8/0 81A: Mercedes def Blackfriars Priory School 6/188 to 0/80 8B: St Peters College def Mercedes 6/0 81B: Mercedes def Blackfriars Priory School 5/176 to 1/79 2nd Round: Mercedes 1 defeated Pembroke 0 82A: Mercedes were def by Marryatville High 5/182 to 1/125 Goal scorers: M. Bailey. Best Players: 3-Jamie Craig, 2- 82B: Mercedes def Marryatville High 4/176 to 2/140 Michael Bailey, 1-Adrian Galessi. It was a hard fought game with the first half a tight tussle between the two schools. The Opens and Year 9 players have a bye this week, whilst the Pembroke put up a gallant effort but the might of Mercedes Year 8s have Sacred Heart College and Norwood Morialta overcame their confidence and game play. As the game High. A great start to the season and terrific attendances at moved on, Adrian Galessi began to win the hard ball through trainings has guaranteed that players have gone into matches the midfield with some good support from the rest of the quite well prepared. team. Jamie Craig pulled off several good saves to keep us in the game and we were thankful Michael Bailey converted one All players: PE uniform is a must (full tracksuit to and from of our opportunities down the other end to seal the deal. A games and shorts for the actual match) and all players MUST solid game from the entire team, with the best players a lot have their own bat. The College will only provide second rate harder to choose than last week’s game against Concordia. bats as a “fill in” provision on Friday nights, so ALL players Next week a crunch game – another Knockout fixture against are encouraged to purchase their own equipment. Could St Ignatius College away. This game will be crucial and a parents please support us in these matters? MUST win should we have any claim to the Knockout finals, and will be an indicator of our strength for the Intercollegiate Volleyball: Coach/Coordinator: Michael Murphy clash next term on August 19. So supporters, get out there to Open A: BYE cheer the boys on. Open B: Mercedes def Scotch 4/1 Frankie Pantsaris 10A: Mercedes def Mitcham 3/0 Captain Yr 9: Mercedes def UHS6, Matches on Tues 23 May Yr 8: Mercedes def UHS4, Matches on Tues 23 May Open B Soccer Mercedes def Westminster 3/0 FREE IMMUNISATION After approximately 25 minutes, Mercedes hit the front with two very efficient goals. Our defense kept the opposition at Meningococcal C bay for the majority of the match and quick clearances gave Available to all children, adolescents and adults our strikers many opportunities to put pressure on the born on or after 1 January 1984. opposition. Goals: Nick Woodbridge: 17 minute and 25 TUESDAY 6 JUNE minute, Lewis Lauder: 80 minute. 4:30pm to 6:00pm Nick Woodbridge Mitcham Community Centre Co-Captain 242 Belair Road Lower Mitcham WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE Swimming 4:30pm to 6:00pm At the recently held Australian Age Championships in Sydney, Blackwood Hills Baptist Church Joshua White recorded some impressive results: 72 Coromandel Parade Blackwood

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14 Yrs & Under 4x50m Club Freestyle Relay: 14th place For further information contact the Environmental 14 Yrs 100 Breaststroke: 18th place, time: 1:14.30 14 Yrs & Under 4x50m State freestyle relay: 5th place health Unit on 8372 8816.