College Leadership

Healthy bodies and minds

By Narelle Sandercock

Check-in during the recharge after a Term of learning and growing.

Young people experience a variety of emotions in response to a range of experiences, however some can find this challenging, with World Health Organisation research finding that globally, 1 in 7
10-19 year olds report experiencing mental health challenges.

This two-week break is a good opportunity to check in with your child/children as they recharge after a Term of learning and growing. Please connect and ask how they are, knowing that help from trusted adults is never far away.

At Mercedes College, we provide opportunities for students to build their knowledge about healthy social and emotional habits including:

• regular exercise
• time outside
• healthy sleep patterns
• development of problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• learning to recognise and regulate their emotions.

Being proactive sets our young people up for success, and reduces the impact that mental health challenges can have on their wellbeing.

If you need support, here are five helpful resources:

• Parent Helpline, T 1300 364 100
• Kids Helpline, T 1800 551 800 or visit kidshelp.com.au
• Your family GP
• Centacare Ascend Programme, T 8303 6660
• Beyondblue, T 1300 224 636 or visit beyondblue.org.au

Narelle Sandercock
A./ Deputy Principal

Junior Journeys

Celebrating each step

By Kellie Osborn

Diversity in student achievement.

With this very busy, full and successful Term at an end, thank you for your support of our Junior School. The dedication of our staff working together with families has ensured that each of our students is well engaged in learning and achieved positive outcomes. I have admired our students’ perseverance, determination and their approach to relationships.

This week we excitedly watched our Reception classes host their first Junior School Assembly, which they did with pride, enthusiasm, and confidence. This milestone comes on the back of several key activities including swimming and athletics carnivals, college sports, an autumn concert, and class celebrations upon completing final tasks for the Term.

With a variety of opportunities to shine at school, it is wonderful to see the diversity of gifts and talents amongst our students. Each child offers something special and unique in terms of their learning, perceptions, understanding, and relationships. As educators we strive to help them flourish and develop their own identities.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) enables every child to take ownership of their learning, and we must recognise, embrace, and celebrate the differences between students so that we don't unwittingly deter the dreamers, pioneers, change makers, future business leaders, adventurers, and discoverers from all the paths that they may choose.

In the Junior School, we celebrate the individual; we look for what enthuses and inspires our students and we work with them, at their pace, to enable them to reach their full potential. Every accomplishment is a miracle and every step is a celebration. Our students are encountering new, exciting, challenging and fascinating activities, and making new discoveries each day. Together, we must celebrate those discoveries and encourage what happens next. Our reactions directly affect how our children perceive the world, and we work to maintain awe and wonder daily to spark curiosity and determination to discover and learn.

Through all of the discoveries our students make over these school holidays, we encourage reflection, time to switch off, and reminders of the miracles in their relationships with family and friends, and the environment around them.

Kellie Osborn
Head of Junior School

Junior Journeys

Empowering learners

By Simon Munn

The purpose behind learner agency.

'Learner agency' is a term that you may hear from teachers, as it is one of the core elements of the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

This term refers to the power and capacity for students to take ownership of their learning. It involves students being active participants in the learning process, making choices about what and how they learn, and reflecting on their progress. In other words, it is about empowering students to become self-directed learners. 

In the PYP, learner agency is encouraged and developed using inquiry-based learning. By engaging in a process of inquiry, students can identify their own questions and curiosities, investigate them, and construct their own understanding of the world around them. This approach fosters a sense of ownership and autonomy in learners, as they are not simply receiving information, rather actively creating their own knowledge. 

There are several strategies that we implement in the classroom at Mercedes College to facilitate and support learner agency. We:

1. Provide choice and voice: by offering students choices about the topics they want to explore, the materials they want to use, or the methods they want to employ in their learning. We allow them to express thoughts and opinions about their learning process and encourage them to take ownership of their learning journey. 
2. Foster a culture of reflection: by regularly encouraging students to reflect on their learning and progress. This can be done through journals, portfolios, or group discussions and allows students to identify their strengths and areas of growth, and set goals for themselves.
3. Encourage collaboration: learning is a social process and students can benefit from working together to share ideas and perspectives. Collaboration can also help students develop their communication and interpersonal skills. 
4. Provide feedback and support: as educators, we play a critical role in supporting student learning and offer feedback that is timely, specific, and actionable. This support in necessary to help students achieve their goals. 

Learner agency is a key component of the PYP, plus a lifelong skill that will serve students well beyond the classroom.

Simon Munn
PYP Coordinator

Middle Moments

Supporting resilience

By Ben Dray

Compassionate and passionate students.

Caritas Day 2023
Thank you to everyone involved in our Caritas Day festivities. Middle School Home Groups organised a wide variety of stalls to support Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church's international aid and development agency who work hand in with marginalised communities in Australia and overseas.

"To me, Caritas Day is a way for the whole community to come together for a good cause. Caritas and Project Compassion collectively inspires us all to 'be more'. Seeing the whole community come together on this special day is a truly great occasion that every one of the students looks forward to each year." Annabelle Phillips, Year 9

Well done to everyone involved in preparing for this event. The support we provide Caritas Australia contributes to the organisation’s important aid and development work and is greatly appreciated.

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Year 7 Camp
Outdoor camps combine powerful elements promoting resilience, risk, and uncertainty. The recent Year 7 Camp saw students sliding down a giant tube, swinging on ropes across a creek, navigating obstacle courses, and riding mountain bikes – all examples of stepping out of their comfort zones and building resilience

"At Woodhouse Activity Centre we were met with beautiful weather, the sun was shining and it was warm throughout our camp experience. As soon as both groups arrived, the staff at Beyond the Classroom got us straight into the first day of activities, mountain bike riding and bushwalking along the Heysen Trail, before returning to camp to set up tents and prepare for the evening ahead.

Night activities involved a solitude experience after a short night walk, and making milo on a trangia, before settling down into our tents for the night. We also got to visit the rivers that run through the Woodhouse complex and fish for small animals, learning about the local environment and habitats within the site.

A highlight was Challenge Hill, where we got to take on various physical challenges requiring us to climb, swing and crawl through tight spaces to be successful. We would like to thank the caterers, Beyond the Classroom, and Mercedes College staff that helped in the organisation and running of our camps." Gilbert Pronk and Maggie Robinson

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End of Term
It has been a wonderfully busy Term and I encourage students to reflect on their approach to learning and return from the break refreshed and ready to continue their journey.

Enjoy a safe and relaxing break.

Ben Dray
Head of Middle School

Senior Stories

Adventurous spirits

By Michael Francis

Senior School students embracing social justice and team spirit.

The strong start to 2023 has continued to the end of Term 1 in our Senior School. Our Social Justice and Arts Leaders, together with Leadersf from our Middle School, embraced the themes and lessons of Harmony Day in March, encouraging and inspiring students across the whole College to consider acts of Mutual Respect and the challenges facing their peers, communities, and beyond. As a result, our students have created daily reminders for us to meet all people with a harmonious heart.

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In Year 10 students have enthusiastically started preparing for their camps next Term, stirring their adventurous spirits for outdoor activities including surfing, kayaking, rock climbing and more. Held in addition to Outdoor Education classes in bush walking and indoor rock climbing, we are already seeing excellent skill development and hidden talents within this group, all the while fostering their resilience.

We're looking forward to sharing the outcomes of these great learning experiences in Term 2.

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This season of Lent reminds us of the strong spiritual connections across all backgrounds and faiths on campus, and this has been further developed during Term through visits by guest speakers and on-site services.

Uncle Mickey O'Brien, a Senior Kaurna man, shared his connection to spirituality as a First Nations person with Year 10 students as part of their unit on Indigenous Spirituality and Faith, and our Year 12s were moved by Diane Howarth's discussion on the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on young peoples' education. Both of these sessions highlighted life learning and shone a light on the value of the Mercy Keys in our local and international communities.

Michael Francis
Head of Senior School

Director of Mission

Faith in our community

By Deborah Lubatti

Harmonious learning experiences.

Across the College our community has proudly shared our commitment to growing our understanding of the Mercy Key of Mutual Respect, through our daily actions and a number of special occasions and activities.

Over 3 days last month, our Arts and Social Justice Leaders supported us to celebrate Harmony Day. They created prayer flags for classrooms, and outdoor displays of student contributions that allowed our whole College community to reflect on the meaning of harmony and ways to actively create harmony in our lives.

Through a mass with our Year 11 students we warmly welcomed our new priest, Father Pastor, to our College community. His commitment to our students, and his wonderful sense of humour, is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing him again at future College events.

Our Year 12 SACE students made a sombre visit to the Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Steiner Education Centre (AHMSEC) and spoke with Holocaust survivor, Andrew Steiner OAM as part of their Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning course. Later that same day, they visited the St Francis Xavier Cathedral to light votive candles and pray for the alleviation of human suffering, making silent petitions for peace.

We were honoured to have Senior Kaurna leader, Uncle Mickey Kumatpi O’Brien, share his First Nations stories and connection with the land in a presentation to our Year 10 students, and delighted to welcome Interfaith Educators from the Abrahamic Institute of Peace, who shared their understanding of the Golden Rule within their religious traditions. These wonderful opportunities help broaden our students' understanding of spirituality and faith across the globe and we are very grateful to these leaders for making time to share their knowledge and experience with us.

It was wonderful to continue our journey through Lent as a whole-of-College community, even if electronically on Holy Thursday due to some wet and wild weather. Fortunately by Tuesday we were able to come together in person for a community prayer prior to lessons commencing. Thank you Deacon Andrew for joining this celebration of the Easter Season.

In Stage 1 SACE, 109 students have found service placements within the community and we could not be more proud of their contributions. One group of students, who share the goal of knitting cot blankets to donate to Louise Place for young mothers, were fortunate enough to have the expertise of Pru from dearpru, who shared her knowledge to help make them especially beautiful.

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As we are still in the Easter Season, until 28 May, we wish you a blessed and life-giving Easter Season and school holidays.

Deborah Lubatti
Director of Mission

with Sr Duyen Teresa Pepicelli, Therese Wilson and Helen Ayliffe
Catholic Identity and Mission Team

Good Sports

Summing up summer sports

By Josh Archer and Tamae Ninos

Changing seasons

Conclusion of Summer Sport
With summer sport wrapping up with the end of Term 1, thank you to all of the coaches who adjust commitments to support our Mercedes Colelge teams in their busy schedules. Your efforts are very much appreciated by all.

Also a thank you to families who have helped students meet their commitments to training and games regardless of the early hours, and well done to all of our students on their efforts so far this year, it's great to see you all out participating and having fun.

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Student Achievements
There have been many achievements in Mercedes College sport this year, and we love celebrating that with our community.

Congratulations to Claire Warburton (Year 12) for her selection to the State Women's Baseball team, who competed in the Australian Women's Championships in Victoria this week.

Also a big congratulations to Noah Chlanda (Year 12), Max Swift (Year 8), Ava Barton (Year 9) and Christian Whitwell (Year 10) who are representing South Australia at the 2023 Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane. We wish you all the best for your competition across these championships!

Remember to share great achievements with us via email or phone so we can give a shout out here and on social media!

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Winter Sports Season
With our Open teams already training for winter, all other teams will begin training in Week 1 and competing in the first 3 weeks of Term 2, subject to the sport and association.

All information, including specific training schedules, will be posted on Stack Team App as details are finalised - thanks for your patience.

Fixtures will be posted once we receive them from our associations, so stay tuned.

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Attendance at training and games
A reminder that student attendance is compulsory at all trainings and games. If your child will be absent at any time, please ask them to inform their coach before training sessions start, or at least 24 hours before games (where possible). Contact numbers for your coach can be found on the Stack Team App under the ‘Training/Coach Information’ tabs.

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Uniform
Winter sports uniform requirements are summarised on our website. Please arrange these items prior to your child's first competition game.

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First Aid
Please ensure your child provides their coach with clearly labelled personal medication (including puffers and epi-pens) before training and games to ensure immediate access in the case of any emergency.

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Enjoy a restful break and we look forward to more sporting excitement in Term 2.

Josh Archer and Tamae Ninos
Boys' and Girls' Sports Coordinators 

ARTStanding

Creative inspirations

By Mercedes College Arts Faculties

Music and visual arts highlight creative minds.

Autumn Concert
More than 100 students, from Year 2 to Year 12, performed to a full house of supportive families and friends this month for our Autumn Concert.

This concert is an important event for music students, challenging them to step outside of their comfort zone and "put it all out there" for their audience. With limited rehearsal time, all our performers are to be celebrated for putting in a remarkable effort so early in the year.

Working towards a shared goal like a concert is extremely beneficial for performers, from the communal sense of achievement in rehearsal, to the shared nervous energy before a performance, and the exhilaration of finishing a performance.

Congratulations to all of the students who performed – we can’t wait to hear what you're working on next!

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Stack Team App
Our Music Department is moving to Stack Team App for all bands, choirs and ensembles from Term 2. This app is a platform for families to stay up to date with weekly rehearsals, music events and news, and is an easy way to communicate with Ensemble Directors. Music families will be sent details via SEQTA in the coming weeks with instructions on how to join.

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Join an Ensemble
All students from Year 2 to Year 12 who sing or play a musical instrument are strongly encouraged to join one of the College’s bands or choirs. With a range of different ensembles offered, there is something for everyone to take part in. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Music Department on SEQTA.

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Brass/Woodwind Opportunity
Has your child ever expressed an interest in the trumpet or trombone? Maybe the clarinet?

Learning an instrument is one of the best things you can do for brain health – we all know that playing sport is great for our bodies, but playing music is also great for our brains. There are opportunities for interested students to start learning the trumpet, trombone or clarinet next Term, so please contact our Music Department if your child is interested in this opportunity.

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Young artists shine
Our Junior School students have been flourishing in the art room, finalising their works ahead of the Term break.

For Year 3 students their focus has been on self portrait collages, and they are coming along well as each artist creates texture and interest using coloured paper, magazines, posca pens and fine liners.

Year 5 students have completed the first part of their Frieda Kahlo inspired artworks with self portraits beautifully executed from observation and life drawing.

Both of our Reception classes have finished wonderful community mixed media murals, which we look forward to displaying for our families to enjoy, and in Year 4, student artists have been creating Worry Dolls and learning about printmaking.

Finally, in Year 6, students have had a wonderful time learning cardboard construction skills, having researched a culture they identify with, then designed and created an identity mask. Watch out for these around the school next Term.

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Focus on environment
Our Year 9 and 10 students have been creating diverse artworks in clay and ink, all with a connection to our global environment.

Year 9 students have been learning about different clay techniques, creating clay tiles with Australian flora and fauna. They have done an incredible job so far researching Australian animals and plants with connections to one another, and we look forward to seeing their final works when they are complete.

Meanwhile in Year 10, student artists have been busy creating lino print art, analysing the work of artists who create social commentary pieces and creating their own. Their final prints will be on display in Baggot Lane soon.

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Art beyond the classroom
Last month our Year 11 and Year 12 Art and Design students headed to the city to visit the SACE Art and Design Show, the Jam Factory, and the Art Gallery of South Australia.

The SACE Art Show gave students the opportunity to see over 140 pieces by the collective class of 2022, seeing their folios and being inspired for the year to come. The Jam Factory provided a presentation of glass blowing, and also displayed ceramics, furniture, jewellery, metal work, the Jam Factory shop, and exhibitions New Exuberance: contemporary Australian textile designs and Built Worlds.

Finally, students had the amazing experience of viewing the Andy Warhol and Photography: A Social Media exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA). Exclusive to AGSA, the exhibition features photographs, experimental films and paintings by Warhol, including his famed Pop Art works of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup Cans. The students then also had time to explore the other exhibitions in the gallery, to gain inspiration for their own art making practices.

All in all, it was a wonderful excursion that was enjoyed by students and teachers alike.

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Lauren Vilanova, Jane Finnimore, and Rebecca Sharpe
Music and Visual Arts

Surprising STEM

Independent investigation

By Pamela Alexopoulos

What would you investigate if given the chance?

Year 12 IB Diploma studies of physics and biology requires students to complete a personal investigation about a particular interest or topic they want to know more about.

Using a range of IB learner profiles, including 'risk-takers' and 'inquirers', students developed new skills and techniques, as well as demonstrated the transfer of existing knowledge to problem sovling.

A challenging, yet highly rewarding project, this piece of work is a great opportunity for students to practise independent learning and investigate something of personal interest to them.

In physics, a large variety of concepts were covered, including parachutes, guitars, magnet manipulation, boats, electricity and more, while our biology students explored how variables affect plant growth, as well as how caffeine affects the breakdown of protein.

Congratulations to our Year 12 IB Diploma students for embracing this opportunity and completing their investigations. I wonder, what would you investigate if given the chance?

Pamela Alexopoulos
Mathematics, Science and Physics Teacher

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Featured image: Toy car tracks and magnets simulate magnetic braking in vehicles.
	Caption: Investigating the affects of different surfaces on the movement of boats.
	Caption: A light sensor measuring the coagulation rate of milk to simulate the breakdown of lactose.

Fabulous at 55

Mercedes College Memories

By Guest Author

"Fun, memorable, and meaningful."

In celebrating 55 years of international student's learning at Mercedes College,  we have received some fantastic stories from homestay hosts, classmates, and former international students.

Here we share reflections from David Zhuang (Class of 2020), who joined us from China, studying at Mercedes College for 4 years.

"The time I spent at Mercedes College was probably the most fun, memorable, and meaningful years of my life so far.

I really enjoyed being on the campus every day surrounded by so many incrediable teachers and peers. I was also extermely blessed to be with a homestay that I now call my second home - the Shanahans who I like to refer to as my family.

My expereience at school would not have been the same without all the support, tolerance, and forgiveness I received from everyone involved with my life; my teachers, my friends, and my homestay family.

All the things I experienced at Mercedes College, whether happy or sad, have taught me to always try to become the best person I can possibly be, and this has guided my way through life at university, too."

David is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) at the University of Sydney.

Parles-tu francais?

Pétanque champs

By Madame Belinda Roberts

Representing Mercedes College.

Our 2023 Junior School French Pétanque Competition was again hotly contested in the Rose Garden this Term.

Our top 4 teams from this competition were playiing for the opportunity to represent Mercedes College at the Primary Schools’ Coupe de Pétanque and defend the College's 2022 title.

Our 2 teams represented us splendidly, with Mercedes College A making the semi-finals, yet unfortunately no trophies came home that evening. Regardless, we are thrilled to have been represented by Ted Schultz (5AK), Louis Gribble (5MB) Sammy Alcorn (5AK) and Louis Martins (5AK) (Mercedes A), and Oliver Palmer (4LM), Lincoln Greaves (4LM) , Holly Wotton (5MB) and Charlotte Marold (5MB) (Mercedes B).

Thank you to the families who supported the teams on what was a lovely evening of competition, and merci beaucoup to all players and spectators who were involved in the Pétanque Competition this year!

Belinda Roberts
Junior School French Teacher

Enriching Experiences

Power of mentoring

By Stephen Heuzenroeder

The benefits of connection.

Such a great start to Student Mentoring Programme this year, with more than 80 students starting sessions with a mentor, and even more matched up ready to start in Term 2.

It has been wonderful seeing these new connections develop and the positive impact this has had on student wellbeing. Here's what some of our students had to say about having a mentor:

"We can do fun stuff together!"

"I just like it – I can hang out with someone cool and they are someone to look up to."

"You can always talk to them if something is upsetting you, or about anything."

"I get to come and relax and spend time with my mentor."

"I get to debrief about things that are going on with me and have a break from the stress of schoolwork."

"We can express our feelings and talk about mutual interests."

"Seeing my mentor is my favourite part of the week at school."

"It is so reassuring finding someone to support me in the school environment and finding a safe space at school to come and chill and relax."

"I like having the chance to interact with other year levels and it gives me the chance to vent and talk with someone who gets me – the matches are so well thought out as well."

"I like the relaxation. In the middle of the week, it is something to look forward to – something to get you out of bed in the morning!"

"I get to have fun and meet lots of new people."

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If you would like to be join as a volunteer mentor, please contact Stephen Heuzenroeder through SEQTA.

Stephen Heuzenroeder
Student Mentoring Programme Coordinator

Wellbeing

Healthy conversations

By Andrea Fernandez

Talk about vaping.

Vaping or the use of e-cigarettes has become a widespread issue all over the world, with many health consequences that are continuing to be uncovered. Unfortunately, many young people try vaping, then quickly become addicted, or continue to use e-cigarettes due to peer pressure, or a desire to fit in.

In the same way that you talk with your children about other dangers in our world, such as alcohol and drug use, we encourage you to start the conversation with your children during the holidays about vaping. This could be a series of age-appropriate discussions aiming to educate your child and help them to critically think about how they would act in various situations, such as:

• Do you know what vaping is?
• Have you seen it before, and if so, where?
• What do you think about vaping?
• Do they know about the effects of vaping (health, overall life impacts)?
• What would you do if you saw someone else vape?
• What would you do if someone offered you a vape? Would you find it easy to say no?
• How could you say no if someone offered you a vape?

To have these conversations, it is important to know more about vaping. This SchoolTV special report  provides accurate and relevant information so that you have the facts to have informed discussions, dispel any myths, and equip your child to be a critical thinker.

Andrea Fernandez
College Psychologist R-12

Out of School Hours Care

Autumn Vacation Care

By Debbie Goss

Keeping children busy.

Autumn Vacation Care
These school holidays your children can keep busy at a variety of vacation care experiences. Whether they're into staying active, making their own creations, or discovering tasty treats, there is something for everyone!

Click here to download the full programme and complete your booking form today.

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This Term our Out of School Hours Care students have been focused on Are we there yet by Alison Lester, creating 3D versions of favourite landmarks seen in the story.

The OSHC crew also enjoyed creating unique sock bunnies and candles in the lead up to the Easter long weekend.

If you'd like to take advantage of our OSHC service, please contact me for a chat.

Debbie Goss
OSHC Coordinator

College News

For your calendar

By Mercedes College

Upcoming College events - stay up to date.

Tuesday 25 April	Anzac Day
Monday 1 May	Professional development day (student free)
Tuesday 2 May	Term 2 starts
Wednesday 3 May	SACSSGSA Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 May	Year 10 Camps
	Year 12 Retreats
Thursday 4 May	SAPSASA Metro Day
Saturday 6 May	Unley Mercedes Jets Ladies Day
	30 Year Reunion | Class of 1993
Monday 8 May	SSSA Netball
	Year 5/6 Girls Netball City South SAPSASA
	Year 11/12 Drama: Every Brilliant Thing
Tuesday 9 May	1pm student dismissal
	Year 6 to Year 11 Learning Reviews
Friday 12 May	Mercedes College Mother's Day Lunch
	Year 10, 11, 12 Dance excursion: Ascent
Sunday 14 May	Mother's Day

College News

Term 2 reminders

By Mercedes College

Seasonal change, with an early dismissal.

Early departure for Learning Reviews | Tuesday 9 May 2023

Mercedes College students will have a 1pm dismissal on Tuesday 9 May, with Learning Reviews for Year 6 to Year 11 students scheduled from 2-7pm that day.

Additional review appointments are available on Monday 15 May from 4-7pm.

Learning reviews provide families the opportunity to meet with teachers and gain specific feedback about their child's progress.

Year 6 to Year 11 student families can book appointments using Parent Teacher Online. this link, will be open for bookings from 9am on Friday 21 April and  9am Monday 8 May 2023: https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=m7qp6

School bus services will be amended to match this dismissal time, with students also able to use our Out of School Hours Care service.

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Winter Uniform

Term 2 marks a change of season, with all students required to wear their winter uniform.

The College Shop will be open during the school holidays from 9am to 3pm, Wednesday 26 April to Friday 28 April 2023. Bookings essential.

Reception to Year 2

Year 3 to Year 12

Mercedes College short- or long-sleeved polo shirt Mercedes College trackpants and tracksuit jacket Mercedes College PE socks with black or white leather sports shoes Mercedes College hat

Mercedes College blazer Mercedes College jumper (as needed) Mercedes College long-sleeved shirt Mercedes College tie Mercedes College blue shorts, pants, winter skirt Mercedes College pinafore (Year 3 to Year 5 only) Mercedes College socks (navy with gold stripes) or tights (navy or green with skirt or pinafore) Plain black leather lace up school shoes [Reminder | Year 12 jumper may only be worn with formal uniform]

Events

Upcoming events

By Mercedes College

Opportunities for current families and old scholars.

Mercedes College Mother's Day Lunch

Friday 12 May
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Carrick Hill
Cost: $95 per person

Receive a glass of bubbles on arrival, and linger over a delicious two-course lunch with beverages, all overlooking the picturesque grounds of Carrick Hill.

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with other Mercedes College mums.
There will be raffle on the day with gorgeous prizes up for grabs.
Places are limited and selling fast so book early!

Ticket sales close on Friday 5 May.

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Unley Mercedes Jets Ladies Day

Saturday 6 May 2023
2pm to 5pm
Kingswood Sports and Social Club
Belair Road, Kingswood
Cost: $55 per person

Dress to the theme with "a touch of purple and blue" and enjoy 3 hours of hospitality while the Unley Mercedes Jets take on rival Scotch College.
Then join the after party in the clubrooms - go the Unley Mercedes Jets!

Click here to book your tickets.

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30 Year Reunion | Class of 1993

The time has come to catch up with your classmates from 1993 – to bask in the memories, tell tall tales and enjoy a night out with friends.

Saturday 6 May 2023
From 5pm
Plant 3 Bowden
Cost: $35 per person

We’d love to see as many of you there as possible – MOSA will shout the first drink at the bar, and there will be cocktail food to enjoy throughout the evening.

Click here to book your tickets.

Community

2023 Year Level Representatives

By Jennie Bell

Bringing our families together.

We are delighted to introduce our Year Level Representatives for 2023!
We had a wonderful response and are looking forward to working with this group of parents over the coming year.

Reception	Eliza Seward
Year 1	Casey Parker Todd and Nina Nathan
Year 2	Kirsty Marston and Peggy Ooi
Year 3	Kirsten Drabsch and Aspa Callisto
Year 4	Eloisa Bronicki and Peggy Ooi
Year 5	Gem Davies and Sarah Coligan
Year 6	Natalie Stevens
Year 7	Sophie Shan, Alice Martiensen and Sarah Coligan
Year 8	Suzanne Toogood, Claire McConnaghie and Megan Phillips
Year 9	Kate Wood
Year 10	David Chadwick, Krissy Martins, Vasa Raven, Claire Filsell, Kirrily Mitchell and Kristy Dawson
Year 11	Vasa Raven and Simmy Densley
Year 12	TBC

Our Representatives help connect families across each year level, providing opportunities for people to get to know each other, sharing ideas and insights, and supporting College events.

The contact details of parents who have opted in to receive information from Year Level Representatives have now been shared and we look forward to seeing connections build across the College.

For mums seeking to meet new friends from your year level/s, you might also like to attend the Mercedes College Mother’s Day Lunch on Friday 12 May.

Jennie Bell
Community Engagement Officer