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Mercy Vine

Term 2, Issue No. 1 - 19 May 2023

Raising the barBy Andrew Balkwill

Term 2 is a time of great learning. The College Calendar reflects this and is also why together with our Heads of School, Year Level Leaders and teachers, we are actively raising the bar on the small behaviours that together set our students up for success. Read more >

Life long learners

Finding inspiration from each other.

Building resilience and compassion

In true Mercedes College fashion, this Term has been exciting for our Middle School students.

Powerful learning inside and out

Deepening learning with unique experiences.

Director of Mission

Spirituality in action

By Deborah Lubatti

Celebrating connection, our founders, and mothers of all kinds.

Fabulous at 55

Lifelong connections

By Guest Author

Homestay family experiences.

Wellbeing

A timely visit

By Anne Way

Topical presentations from Paul Dillon.

Surprising STEM

3D printing brings imagination to life

By Melissa Buske

Year 5 students are out of this world.

ARTStanding

Stringing together new skills

By Lauren Vilanova

Year 3 String Programme

ARTStanding

Taking to the stage in leaps and bounds

By Natalie Goodair

SACE dance and drama workshops.

Good Sports

Winter warming achievements

By Tamae Ninos and Josh Archer

Success on the court, the field and in the pool.

Enriching Experiences

Giving back

By Stephen Heuzenroeder

The history of Student Mentoring and service.

Student Successes

Mercedes College Kidtrepreneur

By Mercedes College

Dionne is Dreaming Big!

Out of School Hours Care

Autumn activities impress

By Debbie Goss

School holiday fun.

Volunteering

Happy National Volunteer Week

By Mercedes College

Celebrating all of our volunteers.

Community

Think! road safety

By Mercedes College

Events

Be inspired

By Catholic Education SA

Hear from Dr Gill Hicks AM MBE.

Community

School Community Rewards

By Credit Union SA

Support Mercedes College through Credit Union SA

Events

Paella Party

By Guest Author

A Circle of Friends Wayville 111 event.

College News

Team update

By Mercedes College

Some upcoming temporary team changes.

In this issue

Issue Home College Leadership Junior Journeys Middle Moments Senior Stories Director of Mission Good Sports ARTStanding Surprising STEM Fabulous at 55 Enriching Experiences Wellbeing Out of School Hours Care College News Events Volunteering Student Successes Community

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