Term 1, Issue No. 5 - 13 April 2017
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What Makes the Mercedes College Difference?
Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students of the Mercedes College Community,
Next term in Week 2 we will be visited by a team of international educators. They will be analysing our College against the international standards determined by the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the curriculum and learning expectations of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).
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Easter
As we conclude this term of study, let us take a moment of stillness and contemplate the individual relationships that we form with family and friends and what gives meaning to our existence and awareness.
Ladies of Variety Easter Picnic
On Tuesday 11 April, Year 11 SRC students volunteered at the Ladies of Variety Easter Picnic at the Adelaide Zoo to assist the children's charity.
Autumn Concert and the Road to Mount Gambier
On Thursday 30 March, we held our annual Autumn Concert in the Junior School Hall.
Senior Stories
The Final Word
Recently in the Mercy Vine I highlighted the opportunity for our Year 11 students to be engaged in community building by enjoying a BBQ lunch together in our Rose Garden. These past few weeks have seen our Year 12 cohort involve themselves in some similar activities.
Junior Journeys
A Holy Easter
Our R-5 students will participate in a liturgy in preparation for Holy Thursday and Good Friday on the last day of term. Deacon Andrew will guide the children to reflect on how Jesus showed us a different way of being, to be servants to one another and to treat each other with respect and love.
Middle Moments
Camps, Art and Science
Thank you to everyone involved in our festivities on Caritas Day. Middle School Home Groups organised and conducted a wide variety of stalls, with proceeds going towards Caritas Australia.
Good Sports
Primary Swimming
This term selected students, based on their swimming times, had the opportunity to compete in two swimming carnivals representing Mercedes College.
Good Sports
Cross Country About to Begin
Well it’s that time of the year again when the days get shorter and cooler and of course the Cross Country season is about to begin.
ARTStanding
Year 9 L.E.A.F. Project
It has been an absolute pleasure being involved in the Life Cycles - The L.E.A.F. Project with Year 9 Art students this term. All students have participated authentically and honestly through working with art therapist, Jane Smeets, Art Coordinator at Southern Adelaide Palliative Services.
Teamwork - We Need Each Other
“Nobody is a whole team ... we need each other. You need someone and someone needs you. Isolated islands we’re not” - John C Maxwell.
Celebrating Success and Sportsmanship
At Mercedes we have many talented and dedicated students who have done extremely well in their sporting area. A common theme amongst them is they are hard working, dedicated, committed and driven students who work hard at their craft to become the best possible player they can be.
Athletics Report
Term 1 has been a busy period for our track and field athletes, not only with our school carnival, but with the Catholic Co-Ed Athletics Carnival and SSSSA A1 Carnival.
Old Scholars on Staff
A highlight of our old scholar community is the large number of former students who have returned to the school to work in many different roles over many years.
Student Mentoring Programme is Flourishing
Our Student Mentoring Programme (SMP) has been a flourishing, busy place during Term 1.
In this issue
Important Dates
Thursday 13 April
End Term 1
Early Dismissal 1:05pm
Tuesday 18 April - Monday 1 May
OSHC Vacation Care
Thursday 27 April
The College Shop School Holidays Trading
9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 28 April
The College Shop School Holidays Trading
9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 1 May
The College Shop School Holidays Trading
9:00am - 4:00pm
Second Hand Uniform Shop Open
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday 2 May
Start Term 2
Wednesday 3 May - Friday 5 May
Year 10 Camps
Year 12 Retreats
Friday 5 May
Mother's Day Coffee Morning
7:45am - 8:45am
Junior School Marquee
Year 6 and 7 Brainstorm Productions
8:40am - 9:40am
Gleeson Hall
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