Term 3, Issue No. 2 - 16 August 2019
Catherine McAuley Statue
Dear parents, caregivers, staff and, students of the Mercedes College community,
Earlier this week we unveiled and blessed our new Catherine McAuley statue.
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Join us for Father's Day Coffee Morning
We invite you to the Reception to Year 12 Father’s Day Coffee Morning.
Year 8 Immunisations
A reminder the last session of the Year 8 Immunisations is on Tuesday 28 August.
6-12 Girls' Winter Sport Presentation Evening
The Years 6-12 Girls' Winter Sport Presentation Evening will take place on Thursday 29 August in Gleeson Hall. Doors open at 5:45pm with the presentations beginning at 6:15pm.
Junior Journeys
Numerical Acumen
Over 650 people gathered in the Prince Alfred College Red Centre on Tuesday 6 August 2019 to attend the Numerical Acumen Night.
Middle Moments
CASE Space School
From Wednesday 3 July to Thursday 18 July, six Middle School students took part in the CASE Junior Space School Expedition in the United States.
Senior Stories
A Strong Beginning to Term 3 & Planning for 2020
After the term began with a bang with Trial Examinations for our Year 12 students, they have settled into the pace of Term 3 well.
Director of Mission
Retreat, Reflection Day & Vinnies Appeal
It has been a very busy start to Term 3 in terms of matters relating to our College mission and identity.
Wellbeing
P.E.A.C.E. Pack
Students in Year 4 and Year 6 have recently completed their participation in a research project conducted by Flinders University into the “P.E.A.C.E. Pack – An intervention program for reducing bullying in our schools.”
Events
Code Camp in the School Holidays
Code Camp is coming back to Mercedes College these school holidays, ready to help your child get ahead of the digital curve!
Intercol 15 is Around the Corner
The 15th Intercollegiate against St Ignatius' College is just around the corner.
Annual Grants
On an annual basis the MP&FA set a fundraising target and develop a programme of events to support the raising of the agreed funds.
Year 11 Career Mentoring
Last Friday, 33 old scholars returned to Mercedes to offer career advice to Year 11 students in 20 different careers.
In this issue
Important Dates
Friday 16 August
Winter Sports, Leadership and Co-curricular Photos
Monday 19 August
Year 12 IB Language Acquisition Oral Exams
Tuesday 20 August
Year 12 IB Language Acquisition Oral Exams
Wednesday 21 August
Year 12 IB Language Acquisition Oral Exams
Intercollegiate Cross Country
4:00pm | St Ignatius' College
Friday 23 August
9JH & 9GB Class Mass
8:10am
Book Week Assembly
9:00am | Junior School Hall
Intercollegiate Table Tennis
4:00pm | St Ignatius' College
Monday 26 August
Year 12 SACE Drama Production Week
Tuesday 27 August
Year 8 Immunisations
Wednesday 28 August
Year 6 Canberra Trip Parent Information Night
6:00pm | Mercy Lecture Theatre
Thursday 29 August
Father's Day Coffee Morning
7:45am | Mercedes Cafe
Girls Winter Sport Presentation Evening
6:00pm | Gleeson Hall
Friday 30 August
Student Free Day
Intercollegiate Debating
5:45pm | St Ignatius' College
Saturday 31 August
Intercollegiate Games
St Ignatius' College
More
Full Calendar >
Second Hand Uniform Shop Change of Opening Times
The Second Hand Uniform Shop is now open during school terms on:
Monday 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am – 9.00am
It is no longer open on Friday mornings.
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