Term 4, Issue No. 2 - 11 November 2016
Remarkable Display of Knowledge
Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students of the Mercedes College Community
Last week our Year 5 students presented their International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) Exhibition. The central idea was Systems of the Body. The student displays and presentations were sensational. Their understanding of the different systems of the body was quite remarkable given that many displayed an understanding that generally is not expected until senior levels.
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‘Straight Outta Haml’n’
The Year 8 Musical Straight Outta Haml’n is almost upon us! The year’s Musical, written and directed by Mr Kelly and Mr Breeding, guarantees to be at least vaguely humourous and will possibly leave you wanting more.
An Eventful Term
There has been so much happening in the Junior School this term. Thank you to our families for supporting us with the events, activities and excursions.
Southern Bus Service
The Mercedes College Southern Bus Service started trialling a slightly alternative route from Monday 7 November, 2016 until the end of the year.
Director of Mission
Closing of the Mercy Door
Sunday week will see the conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy and here, in the Archdiocese of Adelaide, the event will be marked with the closing of the Door of Mercy during the 11.00am Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.
Wellbeing
National Psychology Week
This week marks the annual National Psychology Week, when the Australian Psychological Society (APS) focuses public attention on the role of Psychologists and the importance for all community members of maintaining good mental health and wellbeing.
Middle Moments
Canberra Trip
Our Year 7 students spent Week 2 away in Canberra, with a week packed full of visits to Old and New Parliament House, Government House, the National Portrait Gallery, Questacon, the Australian Institute of Sport, the High Court of Australia, the Canberra Space Centre, the National Dinosaur Museum, the National Film and Sound Archives, the National Mint and the Australian War Memorial.
Senior Stories
A Well Connected Cohort
Last week our Year 10 students engaged positively in their Retreat for 2016. In visiting the students as they took a break for lunch or discussed together the values they hold dear, it was clear to me that this cohort of young men and women are well connected to each other.
20/20 Cricket
Mercedes competed against Sacred Heart in their first match for the 20/20 Knockout Competition. Sacred Heart won the toss and elected to bat and their openers started strongly with a 56 run partnership in the first 7 overs.
Working as a Team
“Never look down on anyone, unless you are helping them up” (Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist) is a quote that I often refer to in my everyday life. In the past couple of weeks at sport I have noticed many of the students at Mercedes helping each other.
State Winner
In Term 3 students from Reception to Year 5 were involved in the French Poetry Competition. The competition, run by the South Australian French Teachers Association, involves learning a French poem off by heart and reciting it with expression and correct pronunciation.
Showcasing our Music Curriculum
Week 4 was filled with performances that showcased the music curriculum in the Junior School and the Music ensemble programme across the College.
In this issue
Important Dates
Friday 11 November
Junior School Disco
R - 2 Disco
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Years 3 - 5 Disco
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Junior School Hall
Purchase your tickets here
Friday 18 November
Induction Day Morning Tea
9:00am - 10:30am
Sunken Garden
Year 12 Parent Drinks
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunken Garden
Wednesday 23 November
Beachouse Fundraiser
5:30pm - 7:30pm
$24.00
$10 supervisor ticket (includes a tea or coffee)
Tickets available from Strathspey Reception or McAuley Office.
Senior students go on rides with students who want someone to go on rides with them.
Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 November
Year 8 Musical
Straight Outta Haml'n
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gleeson Hall
Purchase your tickets here
Friday 25 November
Year 12 Graduation Ball
6:30pm - 11:30pm
Adelaide Convention Centre
Purchase your tickets here
Monday 28 November
Bounce Fundraiser
7:00pm
Click here for details
Community News
and Events
The Southern Cross
Please click here to view the September issue.
Parents in Education Week
Live sessions of the PiE Week are now available to view online.
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