Mercedes College

From the Principal Issue No 4 - 19 March, 2010

Dear Parents, Staff and Students of the Mercedes Membership of the 2010 Mercedes College Council is: College Community, Ms Colleen Tomlian Chairperson Mr Tony Ward Deputy Chairperson The BER Building Site Ms Marie Dorrington Representing the Archbishop I am sure if you have visited the College of late you would be Mr Andrew Kirkbride asking yourself why we have a vacant building site. The area Ms Samiko Munro-Callisto enclosed by the fence adjacent to the Tuckshop will be the Mr Tim Rogers site of our new Junior School Mulit Purpose Hall and Staff Mr Peter Ryan Area. Unfortunately at the moment we have fallen victim to Mr Peter Shanahan the enormous amount of building work that is happening Dr Deirdre White in schools around the country which has caused delays for Mr Peter Daw Executive Officer us. We are working feverishly to remedy these issues but as Mr Steve Bowley Secretary you appreciate these things take time. The BER process is an unusual one, as we do not control as many factors as we I thank these people for their commitment and dedication to would in a normal programme. our College. I look forward to the eventual finished product but clearly Yours sincerely, we will have to show some patience. I thank you for your understanding and assure you that we are doing all we can to ensure that the College gets the best result for the grant money that we have received from the Australian Government.

Our International Nature in Action Peter Daw Recently the annual World Culture Club Dinner was held at Principal the Ming Palace Restaurant in the city. Some 100 students, staff and Homestay Parents attended the dinner and it was a most successful evening. There was much fun and laughter as local and International students alike enjoyed a wonderful meal. Mrs Kala Nathan-Thompson, Mrs Robyn Halliday and the whole International Team work very hard to provide opportunities for both our International and local students to gain a better understanding of cultures different from their own.

Last week, after two and half weeks as our guests, we farewelled our Quebec visitors. Clearly these young people had a wonderful time here and were greatly taken by their experiences in Adelaide and South Australia. We will have many very positive ambassadors when they return home. Thank you to all our families who opened their homes to host our visitors and make them feel so welcome. Photo from the World Culture Club Dinner College Council The 2010 Mercedes College Council has met and commenced its valuable work on your behalf. The Council considers many aspects of the College’s governance including financial, educational, marketing and development and most important the faith and spiritual dimension of the College.

COMING EVENTS MARCH/APRIL 31 Orientation Walk 22-24 Year 6 Camp 1 - Wirraway SASSSA Athletics 8-12 Santos (9-3:30pm) 25 Photo Day (Summer Sports), Leadership, Co-Curricular Year 12 Learning Reviews (4.00pm-9.00pm) 26 Caritas Day 1 End of Term 1 (3:30pm) Rec/1/2 Class Party 2 Good Friday 29-31 Year 7 Camp Kuitpo Forest 20 Students Return Page 2 Mercedes College Newsletter

A Friday Thought...

Remembering?

At the core of the Easter ceremonies is They involve some of the baser aspects of life: selfishness, cruelty, a call to memory. This may seem a little betrayal and torture. They also lift us to a contemplation of the remote until you think of someone who sublime: utter self-giving; hope and transformation. The death is not now physically present to you of Jesus is not the last chapter: something more powerful than but alive in your memory. In a sense, ignominy is at work here. It is divine love. memory is another type of presence; a real presence. Our willingness to hold Wherever possible, the normal thing for Mercedes families someone in our thoughts and prayers; should be participation in at least some of the Easter ceremonies our willingness to remember them, is (Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil a sign of reverence and love. and Easter Day). It will transform a long weekend into an act of the most profound remembrance. This is at the heart of our So it is that we remember Jesus in identity at this school. Remembering? Holy Week and Easter. We seek to actively engage with the events from Palm (Passion) Sunday Ian Hamilton through to Easter Day and beyond. The events are dramatic Director of Mission andAt emotional.the core of They the swing Easter from ceremonies acclaim to detestation. is a call to memory. This may seem a little remote until you think of someone who is not now physically present to you but alive in your memory. In a sense, memory is another type of presence; a real presence. Our willingness to hold someone in our thoughts and prayers; our willingness to remember them, is a sign of reverence and love. Southern Cross Goes So it is that we remember Jesus in Holy Week and Easter. We seek to actively engage Online with the events from Palm (Passion) Sunday through to Easter Day and beyond. The events are dramatic and emotional. They swing from acclaim to detestation. They The March edition of the involve some of the baser aspects of life: selfishness, cruelty, betrayal and torture. Southern Cross newspaper is They also lift us to a contemplation of the sublime: utter self-giving; hope and available online by following transformation. The death of Jesus is not the last chapter: something more powerful the link than ignominy is at work here. It is divine love. www.thesoutherncross.org.au. Wherever possible, the normal thing for Mercedes families should be participation in at least some the Easter ceremonies (Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Day). It will transform a long weekend into an act of the most Free hard copies are still profound remembrance. This is at the heart of our identity at this school. distributed through schools.

Ian Hamilton Director of Mission Mercedes College Newsletter Page 3

From the Junior School They present a wonderful opportunity for parents new to the school and those with work commitments to meet others. They Year 5 Camp are also designed to continue to foster existing friendships. The recent camp to Victor Harbor provided a range of We are blessed with a very friendly community and, as such, I opportunities for our Year 5 students and their teachers to learn encourage you to try to attend the relevant party. Please bring together, be creative, engage in physical activities and social nibbles and a bottle to share. interactions, and to have fun. A wonderful aspect of camp is the chance for teachers to see students in a different light, as well as I would like to especially thank the following families for their vice versa. Mrs Melissa Buske, Mr Ryan Stor, Ms Lara McEvoy, generosity in offering their homes: Paul and Tara Henry for the Mr Simon Munn, Mademoiselle Belinda Reed and Mr Shane Years 3, 4 and 5 Class Party, and Tim and Rebecca Haysman for Murphy are to be commended for their professionalism and the Reception, 1 and 2 Class Party. dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in their care. Taking students on camp is a significant endeavour and Reminder: boys shorts and long pants I know parents and students were grateful for this experience. A two year changeover is provided for changes to the Mercedes College uniform. All boys should now be wearing the dark charcoal shorts and pants as the changeover period has concluded. If you have not had the opportunity to do this yet, please ensure that your son has the correct uniform by the commencement of Term 2. The College Shop times are included below for your information.

Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am – 2:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am – 12:00noon Thursday & Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

*Pupil Free Days: Shop closed Friday End of Term 3&4: 11:00am – 2:00pm Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Junior School Dates to Remember

19 March R-3 Swimming Carnival Yr 3/4/5 Class Party 7:00pm 23 March French Film Excursion – Year 4 students 25 March Summer Sports Co-Curricular and Leadership Photo Day 26 March Caritas Day R/1/2 Class Party 7:00pm 1 April End of Term 1 2 April Good Friday 20 April Term 2 Commences 27 April R-11 Learning Reviews

Julie Hann Assistant Principal Head of Junior School

Junior School Assembly Awards

The following students received Learner Profile, PYP Attitude and Action Awards at a Junior School Assembly on Wednesday 3 March. Congratulations and well done to the following students:

(Caring) - Claudia Colangelo (Communicator) - Isabella Rogers (Principled) - Sofia McGough I would also like to commend the students on their exemplary (Risk Taker) - Maddy Drew and Dakota Gordon behaviour and the way in which they interacted with peers, (Confidence) - Havier Ruciak teachers and guides. Personnel from the camp site, along with (Enthusiasm) - Charlotte Sorrell and Julia Green guides from the centres visited made comment the students’ (Thinker) - Panav Singh, Monika Mezic and Shyanne Karam manners and their interest in learning. (Inquirer) – Joa Poskey-Miles (Action) - Harmony Gordon and Lachlan Chisholm Class Parties (Reflective) - Gian-Luis Della Porta As you would be aware, there are two class parties scheduled this term, one this week and the other next week. The purpose of these is to provide the opportunity for parents to Shane Murphy meet together in an informal environment without children. Junior School and PYP Coordinator Page 4 Mercedes College Newsletter

From the Middle School Earth Hour Did you know that: Year 7 Retreat • 10 of the hottest years on record have occurred in the last The Year 7 Retreat took place at the Nunyara Conference Centre 14 years in Belair on Tuesday 9 March. Teachers and students enjoyed a • 2005 was the hottest year since record keeping began. (Aust. pleasant autumn day together engaging in a number of activities Bureau of Meteorology) and games with a focus on relationships and inclusion. A good • Almost 70% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions come day was had by all. I would like to thank the Year 7 Religious from energy production Education and Home Group teachers and Mr Ian Hamilton (our • One million species worldwide face extinction due to climate Director of Mission) for the work put in to organise and run this change day. The following student reflections about the Retreat come • IPCC climate model projections indicate that average global from a few of the students in 7JD. surface temperature will likely rise a further 1.1 to 6.4 °C during the twenty-first century I really liked the Retreat because it made me think about other • More than 95% of the Great Barrier Reef will be destroyed people and why everyone is equally important. We also did some by 2050 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced activities to help us work in groups. Henry Morrison If you are concerned about the issue of global warming and At the Retreat I learned that some people share the same fears as would like to be involved in taking an active step to help reduce me and that some people are more like me than I thought. the global carbon footprint, you may like to consider being Kieren Holland involved in the upcoming Earth Hour.

At the Retreat I learned to include other people and that just Last year Earth Hour triggered people to “switch off” all over the because they look different doesn’t mean they’re not Human world – from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to Times Square in New Beings. Lucas Krivicic York. Millions of people in over 4,000 towns and municipalities in 88 countries took part. This year Earth Hour is taking place at Retreat was a great experience. We did some fun games, heard 8:30pm on 27 March 2010. Companies, individuals and families stories and listened to Gospel readings. It was a fun day! are encouraged to turn off their lights for just one hour. Perhaps Matthew Micale this could be something that you do as a family to begin, or continue, your commitment to making a positive difference for On Retreat we learned about including and excluding fellow our world. classmates. We participated in a number of different activities which helped us recognise the difference between these two Healthy breakfast: The best way to begin your day actions. I had a great time on Retreat! Georgia Penglis At the recent immunisations I was amazed by the number of Year 8 and 9 students who reported that they had come to school On Retreat we learned about inclusion and exclusion. It was having not had any breakfast. The number was significant, and really relaxing and I learned a lot about how people feel. I really concerning, especially given that this occurred on a day when the liked the activities we did because it helped us learn about group College had gone to lengths to particularly highlight the need to work. Bridget Borghesan eat a good breakfast prior to students having their vaccinations. Breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal Middle School Camps of the day. According to contemporary research, children and adolescents who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to Year 6 Camps have better concentration, problem-solving skills and eye-hand The first group of intrepid Year 6 campers (Mrs Colleen coordination. They may also be more alert, creative and less O’Connell’s and Mrs Tamara Smith’s classes) headed off to likely to miss days of school - all very good reasons for students Wirraway Homestead on Monday 15 March. The staff and to start the day with a healthy breakfast. students were involved in a range of outdoor activities, including horse riding, archery and a low ropes course, as well as enjoying Paul Wadsworth the opportunity of spending some time together. Mr Martin Assistant Principal Head of Middle School Richard’s class will be going on camp next Monday. We look forward to catching up with these students on their return and hope to have some camp reflections from them in our final newsletter for the term.

The Year 7 and 9 students are also preparing for their upcoming camps. The Year 7s will be orienteering, mountain bike riding and lightweight camping at the Seonne Hills Campsite at Piccadilly during the last week of this term, whilst the Year 9s are currently attending preparation and information sessions about their Grampians Bushwalking Camp which takes place in Week 5 of Term 2.

We wish all of the students and staff involved in these activities well and look forward to hearing about the wonderful experiences that they have whilst away on camp. Mercedes College Newsletter Page 5 From the Senior School the place where individuals and groups can complete an online feedback survey. It is always a surprise to note the end of first term rushing towards us. Easter is a matter of a few weeks away and reports This is a unique opportunity for you to have your say and are already being organised. Reflecting on the past weeks once contribute to the Australian Curriculum. again illustrates just how busy a place Mercedes is. It really only seems a short time ago that the term began and we were The draft documents for the same four learning areas in senior welcoming new staff and students. Our staff Eucharist and secondary years will be available for public consultation between Inaugural Mass prepared us for what lay ahead. April and June 2010.

The College Swimming Carnival yet again produced a ACARA will refine the draft curriculum in response to the wonderful occasion for all involved. This was followed shortly feedback from both the K-10 and senior years’ national after with Sports Day and just this week Mercedes competed consultation, and will publish the final version of the K-12 in and dominated the Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival. Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and Congratulations to all involved. History in September 2010.

The Senior School has developed further initiatives with the Mr Adrian Chiarolli formalising of a mentoring system involving students and trained Director of Curriculum and Learning nominated teachers along with an Alcohol Education Team who email: [email protected] will be working with student groups in Year 10. tel: 83723253

We were well represented at the Governors Merit Ceremony at Government House where many of our students from 2009 Family Matters received certificates acknowledging their academic excellence. Just a few weeks ago we had the reunion of most members Managing Homework of the Class of 2009 and it was wonderful to hear how they were all doing, who was moving into Tertiary Education, those With half of Term 1 already completed, students across all year who were taking a gap year and those who are moving into the levels are now receiving regular homework and many Senior workplace. School students have submitted summative assessment tasks. Some students seem to be experiencing difficulty managing their The Canadian students from Quebec spent 15 days with us, work load, possibly on top of regular out of school commitments seeing and enjoying the sights of Adelaide and South Australia or simply because their organisational and time management whilst attending classes. Madame Lesley Davies and the team skills are still developing. deserve to be congratulated on the traditional biannual event. The primary purposes of homework are to develop student self Orientation Walks, Outdoor Education excursions, the STEP discipline, initiative and creativity; consolidate learning occurring occasions and Class Parties added to the busyness of Term 1 at school; involve parents in the learning process; enable teachers 2010. to assess student’s understanding of work covered in class; and to establish study habits that can be continued into the final years of I hope you all had a wonderful St Patrick’s Day during the week schooling and beyond. These aims apply for home reading tasks and I look forward to catching up with you in the near future. for Junior Primary students through to students in the Senior School. Regular homework practice enables students to develop Until then, God Bless. their skills and confidence as successful learners.

Tony O’Doherty The following strategies encourage students to take responsibility Assistant Principal Head of Senior School for their work. Organisational and time management skills are also encouraged through this approach. Students learn ACARA releases draft K-10 Australian Curriculum that homework is a finite period of time and that work can be for national consultation completed within that time, with help able to be provided, if requested appropriately. On Monday 1 March 2010, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Federal Education Minister, Hon Julia Gillard, released the draft • When the student comes home from school, parents can K – 10 Australian Curriculum for English, Mathematics, Science offer a half hour timeframe for that night when they will be and History for public consultation. The consultation period available to help with homework, if assistance is required. closes on 23 May 2010. . • If help is sought within this half hour, parents can offer 5 The draft Australian Curriculum for these learning areas is minutes and then withdraw leaving the student to complete available online at www.australiancurriculum.edu.au. homework alone, to avoid dependency.

The easiest way to provide feedback is by visiting the consultation . • Parents offer another 5 minutes checking time after the website. Once you have registered for this website, you can student has worked on the homework, but the request must read, review, download or print any, or all, of the draft K-10 be made before the half hour time period expires. Australian Curriculum. . • If the student becomes upset or negative during the As you view the curriculum on the website, you can provide homework period, this is managed as a behaviour problem; feedback by using rating scales and/or writing comments with parents withdraw immediately or follow through with the click of a feedback button. The consultation website is also appropriate consequences. Page 6 Mercedes College Newsletter

• . If help is sought from parents outside of the half hour Lion Procession performed by Lion Dancers from Grand Master timeframe, parents do not assist. The student completes Leong’s Wing Chun Kung Fu Muay Thai and Wushu Academy. homework alone or is encouraged to take this up with the teacher the next day. Overall the afternoon was a great success, and we hope you enjoy the Arts for 2010. Many thanks to the teachers who assisted the . • Parents may request that teachers follow through with operation of the event and a special thanks to the Year 5 Music consequences for incomplete homework, eg, completing the Captains Matthew, Connor, Kate and Sophie for their help. work at school in lesson time, or during lunch time. Arts Leaders 2010 . • If homework is incomplete but parents feel the student has Anastasia Rizos, Jessica Gore and Eliza Harvey put in a reasonable effort, they may enter a diary note for the relevant teacher, indicating that the student has worked Damian Callinan - ‘Tell us (how to write) a joke’ - well, but needs help with specific aspects of their work. Fringe Performance Anne Way College Psychologist The Arts Launch February 2010

Looking back on the past few years at Mercedes, it is wonderful to see the level of participation and success in the Arts. Results academically from the previous two years demonstrate Arts to be the highest and second highest average scoring subject area of all of the subjects offered here at the Mercedes. Dux In this interactive workshop, comedian Damian Callinan involved of 2009, David Lane, was a all the Year 10 students on a ‘360 degree tour around the joke’. very talented guitarist and Damian is a well known face on Australian TV from his roles was a Yr 12 Music student. on Channel 10s ‘Skithouse’ and ‘Before the Game’. Drawing on 2010 promises to be another his diverse range of skills in the medium, Damian assisted the exciting year for the Arts. group in finding their own way into writing comedy by revealing his own techniques. The workshop featured actual performance examples followed by a deconstruction of the creative process in stand-up, character and sketch comedy.

At the end of the hour, Damian commented on the polite, but responsive cohort and enjoyed performing to the group.

Ms Esther Lamb Drama Teacher News from MP&FA

Class Parties The Year 3, 4 and 5 Class Party will be hosted by Mrs Tara and Mr Paul Henry tonight at 8:00pm in their home at 30 Mitchell Street, Millswood. Many thanks to Tara and Paul for their kind offer to host this party. The last party will be held on Friday The Arts Launch for 2010 showcased a range of performance 26 March at the home of Mrs Rebecca and Mr Tim Haysman at 1 Flinders Avenue, Colonel Light Gardens for Reception, 1 techniques and a high level of talent. We witnessed works of and 2 parents at 8:00pm. Please remember to bring a SMALL art, drama productions and music performances from talented plate to share and drinks. These are great nights and a fabulous Mercedes students much to the delight of the cohort. We thank opportunity to catch up with other parents and enjoy the party. the Year 9, 10 and 12 Rock Band’s for their performances. We were also delighted to witness a short scene from the 2009 Year 8 Musical, ‘The Wiz’, the IB Theatre Arts class play and the Year Community Day Thank you to the many people who have already volunteered 11 SACE Drama 2010 production Amateurs. We also enjoyed to help at the Mercedes College Community Day on Sunday 2 examples of Year 9 and 10 film excerpts that were awarded May. The MP&FA will be responsible for the BBQ, Bar and prizes in 2009. Afternoon Tea and if you would like to help please let me know. If you could indicate which area/task and time you would prefer Our guest speaker for the afternoon was. Paul Dougherty I will put together a roster closer to the event. This will be a an Australian bass player, vocalist and composer who later fun day no matter what side of the bar or BBQ you are on. I performed some of his hit music. would especially like to thank Mr Tony Adey for his invaluable expertise in coordinating the catering for this event. The highlight of the evening was the performance of the Chinese Mercedes College Newsletter Page 7

Diary Dates It was a perfect evening as students, staff and Homestay parents The Committee has formed various sub-committees to organise totalling 110 people, mingled joyously. Amidst chitter-chatter, fundraisers and community events during the year and are laughter, flashing of cameras, toasting the Chinese way by currently in various stages of planning. standing up and saying ‘Yum-Cha’ we enjoyed the banquet Please note these dates for upcoming events: dinner prepared by Mr Ming himself. Mercedes College Community Day, Sunday 2 May Our International leaders, Anna Koh, Thomas Ma, Dorothy Mingle In May, Friday 14 May Chiang, Heidi Choi, Alvin Jin, Yin Ai Yang, Ken Wu, Hanna Lee Men’s Dinner, Friday 25 June and Richard Wu, all worked collaboratively with WCC Staff, Mercedes College Gala Ball,‘Viva Mercedes’ Saturday 7 August Joshua Lee and Georgina Watson to make this a very special day. Please note the Men’s Dinner was previously advertised in the We will endeavour to celebrate and enjoy the presence of all the last edition of the Mercy Vine as Friday 6 August and has now cultures within our school community and in our society today. been changed to Friday 25 June. Further details of each event There will be a key event in Term 2, we hope you will join us for will be published in the Mercy Vine. this school event. Entertainment Books The theme for the evening was ‘Oriental Costume’ and we were A reminder that the ever popular Entertainment Books will be available from The College Shop from 19 April. Pre book sales treated to some rather interesting costumes. Prize winners for can now be accepted at the College Shop. Additional discount this evening were ; vouchers are available to purchasers who buy their books prior to Entertainment Books being available. To be eligible for additional Best Dressed Staff: vouchers you need to purchase your Entertainment Book prior Elaine Grottick and Carol Dart (Japanese twins) to the books being available. Retain your Entertainment Book Runners Up: purchase receipt and present this at the College Shop to collect Kingsley Head, John Brazzatti and Bev Brown your Book once they are in stock. Books are $65 each with part proceeds donated back to the school and this represents great Best Dressed Students: value. Many thanks to Mrs Helen Scanlon who has again taken Elfa Lai, Nick Marshall and Olivia Coats on this project for another year which is most appreciated. Best Dressed Homestay Parents: I look forward to sharing the progress of each event with you Mr & Mrs Djemal over the next few weeks. There is a lot happening and we are in Highlights of Term 1 for a fabulous and very social year. • Orientation of new students Jenny Dunstan • Buddy Programme in full swing Chairperson, MP&FA • Peer support in Mathematics and Physics [email protected] • MESP support in recess and lunch times 0414 860 400 • Birthday celebrations in the city

World Culture Club (WCC) Annual Dinner Thanks to Ms Voula Papapetros, Mr John Saltans and Ms Elaine The main aim of WCC is to promote and celebrate Grottick for their assistance in organising and promoting this event.

Kala Nathan-Thompson Academic Advisor, Coordinator of Learning Programmes, WCC Coordinator International Students Programme College Shop News Winter Uniforms are to be worn for Term 2 and 3. Now is the time to come into the store for your Winter Uniform. All boys should now be wearing charcoal trousers/shorts.

Hat & Cap Update The girls new formal hat has been very popular, with a mixed range of years taking up the option. The boys new formal hat should arrive in store early Term 2 (thanks to the Year 12s modelling the samples around the school). The new sports cap should also arrive early Term 2 (thanks to Mr Peter Daw who has been modelling the new logo on his cap) We will let you know when the stock arrives in store.

School Holiday Open Times Thursday 15, Friday 16, Monday 19 April-10:00am to 4:00pm. Lisa Rowe Manager multiculturalism between our International and local students. Mercedes College Uniform Shop On Friday 5 March, Ming’s Palace in the city was the venue that Phone: (08) 8372 0266 we celebrated the Chinese and Korean New Year. Fax: (08) 8338 0433 Email: [email protected] Page 8 Mercedes College Newsletter

Music Music Note Congratulations to the Middle and Senior School students who enthusiasm and organisation for this event under what can only performed so professionally at this year’s first Soloist Concert. be described as somewhat trying circumstances is unsurpassed. Those involved were Jordan Sideris, Andrew Barber, Damien Quick, Jesse Cordoma, Nick Hundertmark, Alex Tilson, Harry I would also like to acknowledge the parents and siblings who Baulderstone, Lincoln Bennett, Adam Cooper, Tom Gordon, transport and support their children in these out of hours events. Jessica Gore, Eliza Harvey, Tessie Sideris, Steven Rossi, Brigid Without your support swimming would be an impossible task and Symes and Jae Hyun Han. your time and dedication to this sport is sincerely appreciated. A great variety of instruments and genre were presented – well done. Whilst summer sport is fast coming to an end we are already busy organising teams, coaches and umpires for the winter Instrument hire fees are expected to be paid by today – please season. At the moment trials are being conducted for all year ensure that these are paid at The College Shop as soon as levels for Netball so that girls can be placed in appropriate teams possible. and divisions. In addition to this coaches and umpires are being finalised for both Soccer and Volleyball. If there are any budding All instrumental lessons, both class and individual are running coaches or umpires for these sports out there I would really smoothly and students are now starting to enjoy their new appreciate hearing from you and subsequently including you as instruments and ensembles. one of our wonderful team.

If there are any students who learn an instrument outside the Below are the results to date for the weekend and mid week school please know that you are very welcome to join our competitions: ensembles. Girls Sports Results for Week 3 Stay tuned! Celine Beaton-Smith BASKETBALL WEEK 3 Music Coordinator Senior A Mercedes 1 (54) def Sacred Heart 2 (29) News From the Sports Desk Senior B St Michael’s 2 (72) def Mercedes 1(16) Mercedes 2 (48) def Sacred Heart 3 (35) 8-12 Girls Sport Report Junior B Mercedes 1 (24) def NMHS 1 (2) All teams have two minor rounds remaining for this season before we begin the play-off round. Our teams are progressing VOLLEYBALL well with some particularly outstanding performances from our Senior A/B Nazareth 1 (2) def Mercedes 1 (1) Year 8/9 Softball teams who are combining well together and experiencing continued success each week. Loreto 1 (1) def Mercedes 2 (1) Countback Senior B Mercedes 3 (3) def St Ignatius 4 (0) Once again this year our Tennis teams have experienced much Loreto 2 def Mercedes 4 - FORFEIT success with 6 girls’ teams making the finals. Congratulations to the following teams and good luck for the finals; Div 1 (finished Junior A/B Mercedes 1 (3) def Mercedes 2 (1) 3rd), Div 2 Green (finished 1st), Div 3 (finished 4th), Div 6 Gold Junior B Mercedes 3 (3) def OLSH 2 (1) (finished 2nd), Div 7 (finished 3rd) and Div 8 (finished 1st). Marryatville 2 (3) def Mercedes 4 (0) On Tuesday night 9 March, our girls represented the College in SOFTBALL the Catholic School Girls Swimming Carnival which was held Senior A Mercedes (10) def St Ignatius 1 (4) at the Adelaide Aquatics Centre. We competed in the A Grade Junior A/B Mercedes 1 (10) def Mercedes 2 (6) competition against St Dominics, Loreto, St Aloysius, St Mary’s, Pedare, and St Ignatius. We finished in 4th position in the Junior BEACH Division and 6th in the Seniors, leaving us in 6th place overall. VOLLEYBALL The competition was won by St Ignatius College who won all Tuesday Mercedes 1 def Kildare 2 - FORFEIT three of the divisions. Marryatville 1 (3) def Mercedes 2 (0) All of the girls are to be congratulated on their efforts as every SAC 2 (2) def Mercedes 3 (1) one of them gave their best performances against very strong Mercedes 4 (2) def Marryatville 2 (1) opposition. In particular congratulations go to Adrienne Scott Wednesday Mercedes 6 (2) def Mercedes 7 (0) who finished 3rd in the U/14 50m Backstroke and U/16 50m Breaststroke and 1st in the U/16 50m Freestyle, Mia Gaynor Mercedes 8 (2) def NMHS 1 (1) who finished 3rd in the 16+ 50m Breaststroke, Alice Deegan WATER POLO who finished 2nd in the U/16 50m Breaststroke and Cordelia McTaggart who finished 3rd in the U/14 50m Breaststroke. A Senior Walford 2 def Mercedes 1 - FORFEIT very special thank you to all the girls who swam in events at the Junior St Dominics 1 (10) def Mercedes 1 (0) last minute.

I would also like to acknowledge our Senior Leaders who invested their time to attend and help in the smooth running of Jackie Kerr the carnival as official time keepers. I also extend my thanks to 8-12 Girls Sport Coordinator

Mrs Jodie Papadopoulos and Mr Anthony Kelly whose Mercedes College Newsletter Page 9

1st XI Cricket Report Mercedes College 1st XI 80 (L Crocker 12, P Kerrish 10*, A Borghesan 10) Match Report v Westminster School 2nd XI (27 February) Wirreanda High School 5/81 Coming off two wins in a row, the 1st XI took to the field against (L Crocker 3/15, J Venn 1/7, H Cooray 1/22) Westminster School 2nd XI, eager to make it three wins for the term. With opening bowlers Luke Crocker (3/8) and Henry Jarrad McCabe Jones (2/9) on fire early, the side ripped through the Westminster 1st XI Coach top order to leave them in deep trouble at 6/18 after 17 overs. Boys Sport: Week 7 A small resistance followed from the lower order, but pleasingly, our bowlers finished the job, Westminster all out for 61 in just Volleyball 26 overs. Open: Merc 1 defeated Immanuel 2-1 Once again faced with a small target to chase, we began Merc 2 drew with Woodcroft College 1-1 cautiously on a difficult batting pitch and were soon in trouble at Cricket 2/12. However, the Westminster bowlers struggled for accuracy, 1st X1: Mercedes 1 def PAC 2 gifting us with 15 wides, and soon enough, Henry Jones and 2d X1: Mercedes def Scotch Alexander Borghesan cruised to victory, the side reaching 3/62 3rd X1: Mercedes def St Peter’s College with an incredible 27 overs remaining in the day. Year 9: Year 8: Marryatville High def Mercedes Westminster School 2nd XI 61 Water Polo (L Crocker 3/8, A Borghesan 3/23, J Venn 2/8) Year 8: Mercedes def BPS Year 10: Mercedes def St Peter’s College Mercedes College 1st XI 3/62 (H Jones 19, A Borghesan 14*, B Kouts 6*) Athletics Mercedes travelled to Santos Stadium for the Annual Intercollegiate Meeting of South Australian Co-ed Catholic Match Report v Wirreanda High School (3 March) Schools featuring two new entrants in Nazareth and St Michael’s College. Full of confidence after three wins in a row, the side drew Wirreanda High School in Round 2 of the SSSSA Open Boys Our team who have been working quite solidly for the past few Knockout (Pool B – Metro South). Sent in to bat, we found months performed very well to win three of the four age groups: ourselves in an unfamiliar situation, having bowled first on the U14, U/15 and Opens. The U/16 result is not as yet official. previous three occasions. Athletes are now preparing for the ultimate challenge on Up against a quality bowling attack, our top order failed to Wednesday 31 March at Santos Stadium when we compete in occupy the crease, and we limped to 5/51 at the half way point, the “A” Grade Athletics against boys from Henley High, Kings Luke Crocker and Alexander Borghesan in the middle of a Baptist, Loxton, Bordertown, Far West and Trinity College and promising partnership, having come together with the score at girls from Henley High, Kings Baptist, Loxton, Mt Gambier, a measly 35. Immanuel, Walford and Trinity College.

However, the drinks break broke our momentum, with the Bill Gaynor lower order collapsing just as quickly as the top order, the side Sport Coordinator dismissed for 80 runs in what was one of the most disappointing batting displays in 1st XI history. SDTA TENNIS - Finals Series Nevertheless, we still felt a win was within grasp, particularly Congratulations to all teams that made the finals for the 2009/10 given the success of our bowling in previous matches. When Luke SDTA season. Mercedes College Tennis Club entered 26 teams Crocker took two wickets in the first over to have Wirreanda with 14 teams finishing in the finals. That is an outstanding effort reeling at 2/5, the match was poised for an exciting finish. and all students should be very proud. The following teams have made the top 4 in their division; Boys Premier League Boys, However, Wirreanda were too strong, and despite wickets Division 1,2,6,7,10,12 & 13. The girls entered 10 teams with 6 falling, the target was simply too small, and they cruised to making the top 4; Division 1,2,3,6,7 & 8. victory with plenty of time remaining. This loss knocked us out of the competition and perhaps highlighted some of the batting The Semi Finals and Grand Finals will be played over the next 2 weaknesses of the side that may have been covered up in the weeks so best of luck to all students playing this weekend. previous three victories.

The side now eagerly awaits its final two matches of the 2009/10 Matt Smith season against Prince Alfred College 2nd XI and St Ignatius Tennis Coordinator College 1st XI. Page 10 Mercedes College Newsletter Year12 Adelaide Education Consultants Autumn Seminars SACE Stage 2, Study Skills & Essay Writing Week 1: 6 - 9 Apr and or Week 2: 12 - 15 Apr 2010 Office: 30th Floor, 91 King William St Adelaide SA 5000 www.aeg.sa.edu.au Seminar venue: St Mary’s College 8231 7776 Mercedes College Newsletter Page 11