Term 1, | Issue No. 1 - 25 February 2022
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Flourishing at Mercedes
As a values-centred International Baccalaureate R-12 Catholic College we support every student to develop academically, socially and personally. With 100 per cent of our Year 12 students in 2021 completing their studies and graduating, it’s clear that our individualised focus delivers results.
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Move Learn Grow at Mercedes
Our leading programme, Move Learn Grow at Mercedes College, developed by a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and specialist Physical Education Teacher, uses evidence-based practise to support students develop a range of fundamental movement skills.
Sailing in the Sunken Garden
With the challenges and constraints in the early weeks of Term 1, our Year 12 Outdoor Education students ‘Set Sail’ in our Sunken Garden near the Strathspey building.
Hitting the high notes
Last year was fabulous for our Music Department with many highlights and amazing performances. Congratulations to our 2021 Year 12 students for their excellent and well- deserved achievements. You all worked hard and received excellent results. Whilst the start to 2022 has been disrupted, we’re excited about the events ahead.
Junior Journeys
Junior School journey
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our Junior School students and their families to our new school year – those returning and those joining us in 2022. A special welcome to all our new students and their families this year, we are delighted you've joined the Mercedes College community.
Middle Moments
New beginnings in Middle School
I feel very blessed to be welcomed into the Mercedes community and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to positively engage with our families as we make our way through the year together. Welcome also to our new families, and I trust your association with Mercedes College will be an exciting and enjoyable experience. As we begin a new year together, we undertake the year of Loyalty as we affirm the Mercy spirit, support each other and seek ways of being of service to our community.
Senior Stories
Adaptability in Senior School
In the staged start to the year, I’ve been really impressed by our senior students. Our Year 12 students welcomed each other and new staff back to campus in week 1, and most significantly welcomed many of our new students in Years 7 and 8 to the College too. This sense of welcome was again evident when our Year 10 and 11 students returned to campus, with a great sense of hospitality.
Director of Mission
Reflection | Mercy Key of Loyalty
This reflection was written by our liturgist, Sister Duyen Nguyen on the readings chosen for our Staff Liturgy which also launched our Mercy Key of Loyalty for 2022.
Wellbeing
Family Matters
It has been lovely to finally have students back on campus, after a very different start to the school year. We welcome all families, especially those who are new to our College community this year, and extend every best wish for a rewarding 2022 school year.
Good Sports
Developing through sport
Welcome to Sport for 2022! It is great to see so many of our students participating in sport. Across our Girls teams alone we have 4 Water Polo teams, 5 Basketball teams, 5 Volleyball teams and 8 Touch Football teams competing this season. We're all looking forward to the continued development of all students through sport.
Community protocol praise
Thank you for your continued support of the College and each other in adhering to the COVID-19 protocols that apply to school settings across South Australia.
Volunteer to mentor
I’m Stephen Heuzenroeder, the Student Mentoring Programme Coordinator at Mercedes College. I have a long association with Mercedes College as an Old Scholar (Class of 2008), an OSHC Educator and Mentor with the Student Mentoring Programme and I've worked in many schools for nearly 10 years as a teacher and Youth Support Worker.
Surprise!
Surprise! On Friday 4 February 2022 former school captains and old scholars surprised our former Assistant Principal Administration and Student Leadership, Alessandra Miles, at The Torrens Arms Hotel with a special event to acknowledge and farewell her.
Rainforest fun
The end of the 2021 school year and beautiful friendships forged was celebrated with party activities and reflection on the sense of belonging and special role we play in the lives of our OSHC children.
Wellbeing resources for parents
Mercedes College has a rich tradition of working in partnership with families to ready our students to address the challenges of their time – to flourish.
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