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From the Principal Issue No 7 – May 26, 2006

Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends ofthe Mercedes College Community

The Year 12 Retreat –Special MomentsThe recent Retreats were once again, special occasions for our Year 12 students. The level of sharing, the sense of community and the opportunity for personal reflection all combined to provide the students, staff and leaders with three days of significant memories. I believe

the sentiments expressed by our Year 12 students say it best.

“The reflection and meditation time gave me a chance to relax and not think about the stresses and what is still ahead for Year 12. I think that the Year 12 Retreat is a necessity and the year would not be the same without it.”

“The Retreat was really special for us and it helped us in many ways. It was a time to get in touch with our own selves and to further understand who we are as individuals. In the process, the Retreat gave us the space necessary to reflect on our life goals and to reassess these in the light of our current thinking and experience. The Retreat was also important because it helped us reflect on our faith, our relationship with God and the way in which we share our thoughts about our faith with each other.”

“During the Retreat, we were affirmed by other members of the group in many ways. This helped us in our self -belief and self -confidence. We were able to affirm the value of others, and let them know how much we value them. “

“The Retreat was a great opportunity to step back from the daily work of Year 12, to reflect on life and to offer and receive the support from others which is so important in this challenging year.”

“The Retreat was a good experience, because it allowed me to establish friendships with people I wouldn’t have normally spoken to. The candle ceremony was enlightening as it allowed everyone to forgive people with whom they had conflict. It made the retreat more relaxed and joined people together.”“I learnt about how much I rely on myself and others and the faith that I have.I feel fulfilled in trying to help others and reflect on my life to try and answer some questions, although now I realise some questions just can’t be answered.The Retreat was memorable, sentimental and reflective.”

“The Retreat was a great bonding experience. Many of the exercises we completed helped us gain a better understanding of each other and the lives we lead. The bonfire was the best part of the Retreat and enabled us get to know the international students. Overall it was a valuable experience and I would gladly do it again.”

The CIS Team Visit – a Point of Significant GrowthThey came, they saw and they left us with much to ponder. The week of the visit was a very positive experience albeit a little more stressful than usual. Classrooms were visited, teachers, ESO staff, students and parents were interviewed, processes observed and policies and procedures scrutinised, areas of the curriculum were analysed and each aspect of College life was placed under the microscope. It was a thorough process! Throughout the week the

Team developed their report which will be submitted to the CIS Head Office in Spain for further scrutiny.

At the end of the week the Chair of our Visiting Team, Dr Chip Barder, briefed members of the College’s Leadership Team on some of the findings. Firstly, it was clear that the Team wasimpressed with much of what they saw and made positive comment about the wonderful students, the dedicated and caring staff, the strong sense of community that was evident, and the excellent educational programmes in place. Perhaps the highest praise was the unanimous agreement amongst the Team Members that they would be happy to send their own children to Mercedes.

We were also briefed on the major recommendations of the Team and upon receipt of the final report these, along with the rest of the recommendations, will provide us with areas of growth for future work. These recommendations will form the basis of our next Strategic Plan. The final report, which we will receive in 8 to 12 weeks, will include the decision on our accreditation status.A review of this nature is risky business as it is not easy to open the school to such thorough scrutiny. It is a sign of the maturity of this College and our commitment to excellence that we have, not only been involved in this process, but have done so in such an honest and transparent manner.

Congratulation to all members of our community who worked hard to ensure the Self Study was done thoroughly, and who so warmly

welcomed our visitors.

Peter DawPrincipal

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A Friday thought… Conspiracy theories. The world thrives on them. Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” has been the latest in a long line of works of fiction to weave together the usual elements – intrigue, murder, power – with an added dose of mystery about alleged secret manoeuvrings within the church. The problem is that the central and apparently erudite historical presentation of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene is totally fictitious and unsubstantiated by any historical research or an alysis. Nevertheless, having the novel on your shelf has become desirable, if not for a good read then for the purpose of being able to sensibly discuss both the literary merits and the spectacular claims made about key theological issues in Christianity.

Now we have the movie. A production which is destined to reap millions for its backers and which will further provoke sometimes heated discussion. Fortunately, our Catholic community and most Christian communities have avoided the knee-jerk reaction of imploring authorities to ban the film or asking people to boycott it. Such responses usually give the work in question a free kick and are counter-productive. Adelaide’s Archbishop Philip Wilson, the newly elected President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, has rejected the call to boycott the movie, saying people should see it but take it as just a fictional story. Perth Archbishop Barry Hickey, Chairman of the Bishops Committee for the Media said that the Catholic Church in Australia welcomes any interest in Jesus Christ that has been generated. So, rather than being defensively on the back foot, this is a good opportunity to raise consciousness of just who Jesus is for people of faith. Not in a didactic or haranguing manner but simply, with an approach which speaks more from the heart than from an often frustrating argument about “who’s right”. And for a good, readable source of information to deepen our faith, Melbourne’s Archbishop Denis Hart, also discussing the movie, suggests that “people should read the Gospels to discover the truth about Jesus.”

For me, the novel was a pleasant holiday read. Set in Paris, London and Scotland, Brown takes you along with him on his mix of adventure and elaborately drawn fictitious history. However, the movie was a very different experience. The best that could be said was that the cinematography was of high quality. Unfortunately - and perhaps inevitably – such a complex story becomes very expository and didactic on the screen in order to achieve intelligibility and suffers as a result. The marathon (two and a half hours) takes us in search of the Holy Grail but for anyone unfamiliar with the book, the journey would, I suspect, be even more difficult. The lead characters lack warmth or interest and there is little chemistry between them. You wonder at the end whether the characters played by both Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou breathe a sigh of relief not at their new discoveries or freedom from being pursued but that the unlikely series of events have resolved sufficiently for them to re-enter the real world.

In short, you might find better things to do with your time. However, if the novel and the movie achieve a heightened interest in Jesus and if they lead some to deeper searching of their own lives, then Brown has done us a service. And, for those anxious about the potential for deleterious effects, I suspect the real substance of our faith is not so easily battered by unsubstantiated nonsense but is rather potentially enriched

in our musing on the film by our own inner deepening and the development of our relationship with the person of Jesus.

Peter Williams The Australian Catholic Bishops' Committee last month set up a web resource site on the book and movie (www.acbc.catholic.org.au/DaVinciCode.html). For international Catholic perspectives on the Da Vinci Code, as well as for information on Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and Opus Dei, go to the US site www.jesusdecoded.com or to the UK site http://www.life4seekers.co.uk/the-da-vinci-code/the-da-vinci-code.html .

VINNIES SOUP DRIVE Next week, the annual St Vincent de Paul Soup Drive will be held within the school. Members of the Vinnies Group will collect cans each day and they will be used on the Soup Run which assists homeless and needy people. Your generosity in sending a can or two would be greatly appreciated.

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From the Junior School The Federal Government’s School Assistance Act has required us to review our Reporting Policy in order to comply with the Act. In future there will be a mid year report (Record of Progress) which will be placed in the Progress Folders on the last day of Term Two. The Record of Progress will be a one page summary of the progress your child has made over Semester One and there will be an opportunity for parents to see teachers or myself to discuss aspects of the report. In addition to that: ‘You can ask the school to provide you with written information that clearly shows your child’s achievement in the subjects studied in comparison to that of other children in the child’s peer group at the school. This information will show you the number of students in each of the achievement levels A-E.’ (The Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training.) This has been an ideal opportunity for us to review all our Reporting procedures and further information will be communicated to you in the future. Week 3 was particularly busy with our CIS visitors here. The children are to be commended, as are all members of the community, for creating such a positive impression on them. Many commented on the demeanor of the students and the positive interactions that were observed with teachers as well as the friendly atmosphere they encountered. The fact that 15 objective educators (9 of them Principals) from around the world would send their own children to Mercedes says something special about what we offer here at Mercedes and the quality of our staff. The week commencing Friday 26 May (National Day for Healing) is Reconciliation Week, a time we acknowledge and show respect for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and the ongoing relationship of traditional owners with the land. A reminder, too, that Friday 9 June is a pupil free day while staff undergo mandatory OHS & W training. So enjoy an extra long weekend!

Frank Ali Assistant Principal

Head of Junior School The School of the Air and Mercedes College A Unique Partnership in Education Through LAP An exciting new initiative has been launched involving Mercedes College, the School of the Air (SOTA) Port Augusta, and the DECS School of the Future. Mercedes has been a world leader in the area of supporting students through the positive involvement of volunteers and mentors through the Learning Assistance Programme (LAP) for the past 22 years. LAP was introduced to the School of the Air (SOTA) in Port Augusta in 2002 with volunteers from the local Port Augusta community. SOTA students live in remote and isolated areas of South Australia where the School of the Air is their classroom. LAP volunteers from Mercedes College will link up with their SOTA students every week. Claire Herriot joined with

Nicholas, aged 8, at his home on Wirramina Station between Roxby Downs and Coondambo. Cathy Cronin’s student Remy is home schooled and lives in Eudunda. Using computer links with webcam the LAP volunteer and student have begun an ongoing long distance support relationship which may last

many years. It is hoped our Year 12 LAP Volunteers will join the SOTA project as well. In a joint enterprise, the School of the Future has provided access to the Department of Education and Children’s Services, CENTRA technology, and the “virtual classroom”, to enable two LAP volunteers from Mercedes College to be linked to two SOTA students once each week. The School of the Future has provided valuable training and ongoing support to Mercedes College to establish the project on a trial basis. Principals, teaching staff and parent communities of both SOTA and Mercedes College are delighted to be a part of this exciting new partnership.

Penny Penhall LAP Coordinator

Tuckshop Roster Week 5 Mon 29 May NBirrell, B Cole, P Borghesan Tues 30 May J Tripodi , L Krivicic, B Ward Wed 31 May F Robertson, B Kyprianou, K O’Keefe Thurs 1 June C Allen, N Ferguson, D Zaknic Fri 2 June P McCann, A Kelly, J McGrath Week 6 Mon 5 June C Khabbaz, S Johnson, K Putland Tues 6 June J Kavaleros, J Robinson, C Michos Wed 7 June D Hewett, H Humphreys, P McEvoy Thurs 8 June J Moran, S Lindholm Fri 9 June Student Free Day Second Hand Uniform Shop

SALE Jumpers Sizes 18 – 28 $25.00 Blazers Sizes 11 – 13 We will change your freshly dry-cleaned blazer for one of the above sizes for $20.00 Located in Strathspey. Opening Hours: 8.30 – 10.00am each Tuesday during Term time only.

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From the Middle School CIS Visit The CIS visit has come and gone and we eagerly await the results of this extensive evaluation. Having spoken to members of the team who were responsible for looking closely at the Middle School and MYP programmes I know they were impressed with the quality education being offered to students here at Mercedes College. I would like to thank the Middle School staff and students for welcoming our guests in such a friendly and open manner and for their willingness to be involved in what was, at times, a stressful and challenging process. The evaluation is valuable, as it will highlight our strengths and weaknesses, and assist us in our ongoing pursuit of excellence. Year 9 Camp The Year 9 students return today from their four day bushwalking camp in the Grampians, Victoria, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and scenic natural bush environments Australia has to offer. As well as appreciating this precious bushland, students had the opportunity to develop their light weight camping skills, including tenting, trangia stove cooking, backpacking and navigation. We hope the students enjoyed the chance to get away from their normal day to day school activities and the opportunity was a rewarding learning experience. I would like to thank Mr Peter Thornton (Outdoor Education Coordinator) for his hard work and preparation for the camp. Thanks also to the Year 9 Home Group teachers and other Middle School staff members who took time away from their families and friends to help make this an enjoyable and valuable experience for the students. Learning Reviews The Year 6 and Year 7 Learning Reviews took place on Monday 22 May. These Reviews help to emphasise the fact that education is a collaborative process between students, teachers and parents, and I would like to thank those parents who were able to attend. If you were unable to attend on the night or were unable to arrange an appointment with a particular staff member, please call them at school to arrange another time to meet. The Year 8 and 9 Reviews take place on Wednesday 31 May. I look forward to seeing you there. Fathers’ Dinner It was fantastic to see so many fathers get together at the Avoca Hotel on Friday 12 May. It provided a great opportunity to meet and/or catch up with other dads and the large number of attendees was further testament to the friendly, cohesive atmosphere that exists within the Mercedes community. Many thanks to Don Westley from the MP&FA, for his organisation of the night. Having just taken part in this successful venture for fathers I would like to encourage all of the Middle School mothers to attend “Mingle in May” tonight, Friday 26 May, as it also promises to be a worthwhile opportunity to greet old friends and meet new ones.

Paul Wadsworth Assistant Principal

Head of Middle School

Hosting students from Makassar, Indonesia A group of students from Makassar, Sulawesi, (Indonesia) will visit Mercedes College from August 1 to 18 this year. We are seeking families amongst students of Indonesian language to host these students. Those who hosted students last time found this experience to be most rewarding. The students spend some of their time on Kangaroo Island. A letter has been sent home with students in Years 8-12. There will be a meeting on Thursday, June 8 at 6.30pm in the library to discuss the details of the exchange programme. Please register your interest as soon as possible by contacting Mrs Janet Bartold on 8372 3256 or by email: jbartold@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au or Ms Jodie Edwards on 8372 3204 or jedwards@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au Tuckshop – Healthy Food Options Due to community concerns about “Healthy Food” options in school canteens generally, the Tuckshop will now provide a range of fresh rolls, salads and baguettes. The Tuckshop has offered these products on the lunch order system, but to encourage older children to purchase, these items will now be pre-made and prominently displayed. Further, certain “low price” confectionery lines will be discontinued in an effort to curb “binge buying”. Highly refined confectionery lines are priced at recommended retail whilst “healthy food options” are sold below retail to encourage consumption. Whilst the Tuckshop provides a range of carbonated drinks, milk products, juices and bottled waters, please note that the water available from ALL College “bubblers” – is refrigerated, filtered and purified. I encourage you to talk to your children about the benefits of drinking water from the College bubblers – it’s FREE and tastes great!! (They can even fill their own bottles). I welcome feedback about our service or products offered. Please feel free to contact me at any time with your comments or concerns by ringing the College on 8372 3200 or email to sbowley@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au

Steve Bowley Business Manager

Marriage Encounter Weekend Nanyara Retreat Centre, Belair 4 – 6 August For more information contact Malachy and Geraldine O’Reilly 0437 388 513

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From the Senior School

I would like to begin by thanking parents and students for their positive response to the wearing of the College uniform. The standard of dress/grooming has improved substantially over a short period of time. Such a display of pride in wearing the uniform adds to the positive atmosphere of mutual respect within the College. Now to more cognitive issues. Term 2 and the beginning of Semester 2 leads the students in to an academically testing period. Most parents, students and teachers in the Senior School would have availed themselves of the opportunity to meet with the people with whom their son/daughter are working. Indeed the Year 10 Learning Review was quite exceptional with over 90% of our parent population attending.

Beginning in Week 6 (Wednesday 7 June) the Year 10 students face for most of them their first experience in formal mid-year examinations. This is followed the next week with Year 11 examinations. In order to properly prepare, the students, guided by parents and older experienced siblings, need to develop a practical yet rigorous study programme. Students experiencing this style of assessment for the first time will need to be closely monitored from this week onwards in how, why and what they study. I also en courage parents to monitor the eating habits in the lead up to, and during, the examinations. It is at this time that many students resort to unhealthy snack style food. The health of our students is an important issue at all times but many tend to find so-called “comfort food” more appealing when facing a period of sustained assessment; something that should be discouraged.

As well as undergoing academic examinations in Week 7, our Year 11 students follow this with, in the case of SACE students, a week of work experience as our IB contingent head off to Nepabunna for community service with our Aboriginal brothers and sisters. Our final year students will have their mid-year examinations in the first week back of Term 3. This has proved beneficial in the past, as it allows them to use a portion of their holidays to best prepare. Hopefully all of us will deal successfully with the demands of the end of Semester 1.

As usual, if you have any issues you wish to discuss with me I am always available. Until then, God bless.

Tony O’Doherty Assistant Principal

Head of Senior School Family Matters - Teenage Parties I have recently found myself negotiating party attendance with my teenage daughter, at a much earlier age than I had anticipated. It seems that large private parties are becoming a regular way of socialising for young people from Year 8. These parties draw on guest lists from across schools and while generally limited to young people of the same age, some older siblings and family friends can be in attendance. As invitations are often conveyed via MSN, others also get to hear about parties and pass on invitations to others. Parents

hosting parties can be responsible for 60 to 80 young people on average.

Given the rising interest in young teenage parties, it is important to be talking with young people about safe party practices including staying with friends, ensuring adult supervision is available at all times, having a safety plan if there are concerns about the conduct of other guests, not accepting drinks from people they do not know and having clear transport arrangements to and from the party. For young party goers, the issue of drink spiking has received recent media attention and while not a new issue, recent research is offering some valuable insights. A recent article in the “Drug Arm” newsletter points to the physical and emotional consequences of drink spiking which include over-intoxication, memory loss, nausea, dizziness, breathing difficulties and at worst, loss of consciousness. Impaired judgement and behavioural changes also occur, as people can behave in ways they would not normally consider. In turn, this can make them vulnerable to others, with physical and sexual assault the prime motivators of the perpetrators of drink spiking.

Alcohol is the most commonly used additive – both to spike non-alcoholic drinks and to increase intended alcoholic drinks. Rohypnol, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB or fantasy or liquid ecstasy) and ketamine (“Special K”) are the more commonly used drug additives which can be very difficult to detect in drinks as they are colourless, odourless and tasteless. They are also difficult to test for, as they have a short half life in the bloodstream, so are often undetectable if tests are done. The signs that someone has had a drink spiked include heavier than expected intoxication, disorientation, lack of co-ordination, lack of response to others and possibly loss of consciousness.

Drink spiking can be avoided by careful monitoring of one’s own drinks and those of friends. Discourage young people from accepting drinks from strangers and leaving drinks unattended. Young people should be alert to strangers hanging around their group. Most importantly, encourage them to keep an eye out for their friends, especially if they are showing signs of intoxication, ensure they get home safely with a responsible driver and that an ambulance is called immediately there is a suspicion of drink spiking. We all want young people to enjoy safe parties in the company of their friends, so it is vital to equip them early to protect themselves.

Anne Way College Psychologist

STUDENT ABSENCES Parents are reminded of their responsibility to contact the College if a student will be late to school or absent for the day. Please ring McAuley Office on 8372 3241 or Reception on 8372 3200 BEFORE 9.30am. Upon the student’s return, please place a note in the diary regarding the absence for the Home Group/Class Teacher.

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MERCEDES PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION (MP&FA) Email: mpa@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au

Fathers’ Dinner On Friday 12 May, 60 dads gathered for an informal dinner at The Avoca Hotel, Clarence Park for the MP&FA first fathers’ event for the year. Frank Ali and Paul Wadsworth attended from the school and we had a good cross-section of fathers from all year levels. Our host from the Hotel was the Manager, Mick Caines, a Year 9 dad, who sponsored a raffle prize won by Paul Sambrook. There was much congenial conversation and networking, which it was alleged, went on until the early hours of Saturday morning. We will be having another similar evening late in Term 4, to which we will invite the new dads starting next year.

Don Westley Mingle in May Tonight, Friday 26 May is the Women’s Evening – Mingle in May in Strathspey. It will be a great night for sure! Sausage Sizzles on Saturday! Our first two Sausage Sizzles on Saturdays have gone extremely well. Many thanks to Don Westley and Heather Sambrook for coordinating these mornings. If you want to put your name down to help one Saturday, please see Heather or Don on Saturday at the BBQ. Quiz Night – Don’t miss it! Pick your table now! Get all the smart people first and bring them to OUR Quiz Night! Mark this date in your diary now!

Saturday, 1 July 2006 7.30pm Gleeson Hall

Tickets $20 per head – available soon Tables are strictly a maximum of 10

BYO Supper, Drinks and Gold Coins. NB: If you don’t have a table of 10, you can still come along – just indicate when you purchase your ticket what year level you would like to sit with and we will organise that for you. Prize Donations for Quiz Night We are now collecting donations for the Quiz Night, and the opportunity exists for you to promote your business to the College community via donations of goods and services for prizes and raffles. Examples of donations are bottles of wine or spirits; boxes of chocolates, homewares, etc. Services that

can be offered may include golf lessons, photography sessions, sporting memorabilia and dinner vouchers to name a few! We will be placing donation boxes in the classrooms of Reception to Year 6 classes. Donations for Years 7 - 12 can be left at the McAuley Office. Please support us as we support your School. Entertainment Books Please return either your payment or your Entertainment Book to The College Shop as soon as possible if you have not already done so. Next Meeting Our next meeting will be Wednesday 7 June 2006 at 7.30pm in the Staff Room, Strathspey. All welcome. Contact Details If you wish to contact the MP&FA please do so – either by email or by phone (Mary Odlum Mob: 0403 360 648).

Mary Odlum Chairperson, Mercedes Parents & Friends Association

School Fees Reminder Thank you to those families who have forwarded payment in clearance of their Term 2, 2006 fee account or have entered into a mutually agreed payment arrangement to clear all fees invoiced in the current year by the end of the school year. Term 2 Tax Invoice/Statements are due for payment in full by 31 May 2006. A late fee of $50, reflecting the additional costs incurred to follow up payment for overdue accounts will be applied to accounts where no payment or communication has been received by the due date. For families who have entered into a periodic payment agreement and have not honoured their payments the arrangement will be withdrawn and payment in full requested within 14 days. The late fee may also be added to these accounts. If you have overlooked payment or are experiencing hardship we invite you to make immediate contact with our finance staff. Please do not hesitate to contact: Heather Burns, Administration 8372 3221

hburns@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au Steve Bowley, Business Manager 8372 3222

sbowley@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au Lester Gabriel, Accountant 8372 3277

lgabriel@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au The College Shop Normal Trading Times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.15am to 2.00pm Thursday, Friday 11.00am to 4.00pm

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Borneo/Malaysia Study Tour Last term a group of Indonesian language students from Mercedes College and St Johns Grammar School embarked on a ‘journey of a lifetime’ to study the language, culture, wildlife and World Heritage Parks of exotic Borneo and the Malay Peninsular. It was a new experience for both schools to travel outside of Indonesia for a Study Tour but current travel warnings necessitated this change of venue. The close proximity to Indonesia, and Bahasa Melayu being the foundation for Bahasa Indonesia, meant that students could observe the similar lifestyles of the people in cities and villages, whilst also having ample opportunities to practice their Indonesian language skills. In Kuching, Sarawak we were fortunate to visit St Teresa’s Catholic School. We were greeted with a traditional ceremonial welcome and the musical and cultural performances which followed were equally impressive. The martial arts and cooking demonstration preceded an enormous banquet of local delicacies including the famous ‘Headhunters Laksa’! Our visits to the World Heritage Bako National Park, Semonggoh Orangutang Rehabilitation Park and the Living Museum, (where seven of the local tribes live in their traditional houses and demonstrate their dance, defence or craft skills) impressed upon us the beauty and diversity of this island. But then there was Sabah! Though hotter and more humid, trekking through the rainforest in the Kinabalu National Park

and the Canopy Walk, 145 meters above the forest floor were unforgettable experiences. We were reminded that the Australian POWs in the hands of the Japanese, were close to this area on the formidable ‘Death March’ during the World War ll. The Tungku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off shore from Kota Kinabalu has some of the world’s best marine life and we were fortunate to spend a day snorkelling in the tropical waters off Pulau Sapi. The Night Market provided a different opportunity to bargain for food and local handicrafts.

The final four days were spent in Kuala Lumpur. The experience of a fast growing, modern Asian city was a first for many students. Besides bargaining for the fake brands in Jalan Petaling, we also visited the National Mosque, the Petronas Twin Towers and other prominent historical and cultural sites in the city. No visit to KL is complete without a visit to the Cosmo’s Indoor Theme Park , a wonderful way to conclude the tour. We all felt very satisfied with our first venture to Borneo and Malaysia and, with a few modifications, will look forward to our next Tour in 2008.

Janet Bartold

South Australian Debating Association - Secondary Results of Round 2 Zone 2

Tuesday 16 May at Concordia College Both Year 8 teams shared the complicated topic That this is the me generation. This presented all students with a real challenge in definition. Mrs Robertson’s team of Eliza Harvey, Maddie Hayes and Felix Ritson narrowly lost to Mitcham Girls . This was a fine effort especially as this was the first time Eliza and Maddie had debated. Ms Trengove’s team, Andrew Cameron, Jordan Boyce, Bridget Symes and Josh Lee were new to debating and narrowly lost. This group is quickly acquiring skills and confidence with each round. Wednesday 17 May held at Mercedes College Mercedes College hosted the Senior round for the 28 teams in this group. Ms Siviour’s Senior B team had their first taste of secret topic debates, where the issue is only given out at 6.30pm, with an hour and a half of preparation time. No coaches are allowed in the prep rooms to assist students. This can be quite daunting to students but is a really good exercise in approaches to learning skills, teamwork, organisation and time management. The students were given the negative side of the topic That Australia is the 51st state of the United States of America and convincingly defeated Mary MacKillop College. Congratulations to Holly Ritson, Ben Reichstein and Rose Lacoon-Williamson (in her first debate for Mercedes College) on your excellent performances. Thank you to Amos Gill for assisting prior to his other commitments. The Senior A team had the affirmative side of the debate That off shoring is economic imperialism and narrowly lost to St Peters Girls. This was a current events topic, given out a week prior to the competition and presented both teams with real issues of definition. Consequently this was an extremely entertaining debate where both teams demonstrated their experience and expertise with Points of Information by interjecting during the opposition’s arguments and utilising the rules of POIs to the full. Well done to Nastassja Maher and Jamie Craig for your work; it is not easy preparing a debate with the demands of Year 12 studies, particularly when you are presented with the problem of redefining the topic at the last moment due to interpretation issues! Congratulations and thankyou to Alex Mulders who took on the role of first speaker at the last minute and presented his best speech at this level. The next round of Secondary Debates will be on June 13 and 14.

Helen Barber Coordinator, Debating 8 to 12.

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Speech and Drama What an exciting year we have had so far. Melissa Andrew, Peta Long’s assistant teacher, has now left and been replaced by Amy Hutchinson and Jessica Forza, both of whom are qualified teachers and are enjoying teaching the Speech and Drama syllabus. Thirty-eight students from Years 1 to 11 have enrolled in this year’s Speech and Drama Eisteddfod which will be conducted at the end of June with exact dates and times yet to be confirmed. We wish them all the best of luck. Students are also busy with rehearsals for the Junior School Performance, Drama and Communication Exams and Individual Practical and Theory Exams. The Junior School Performance will be held on Sunday 2 July in the Senior Drama Room at 3.00pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend and tickets will cost $5 (children under 10 years free). Notices regarding dates of performance and costumes have been given to the students. The Drama and Communication Dress Rehearsals will be held in the Senior Drama Room on:

• Sunday 6 August – Year 4/5 (both classes) and 5/6 (Tuesday morning).

• Sunday 13 August – Year 5/6 (Thursday afternoon) and Year 7 and 8

• Friday 24 November – Year 9 (both classes) and Year 10/11

The Drama and Communication Examinations will be held in the Senior Drama Room on:

• Sunday 20 August – Year 4/5 (both classes) and 5/6 (Tuesday morning) from 1:00 to 5:00pm.

• Sunday 27 August – Year 5/6 (Thursday afternoon) and Year 7 and 8, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

• Sunday 26 November – Year 9 (both classes) and Year 10/11

Break up 1 December and Junior School End of Year Performance 3 December. Please put these dates in your diaries. For students wishing to enrol in Speech and Drama for Terms 3 and 4, please contact Peta Long on 0402 285 124. Hope to see you all at the performances and exams.

Peta Long Speech and Drama Director

Mimili Community Bus Appeal For the past ten years, groups of Year 9 and 10 students have visited Mimili located in the far northwest of South Australia. This community has many struggles, one of which is isolation, and another the lack of reliable transport. It was suggested to our group in 2005 that a small bus would be a great resource to the community. However, the

following issues were raised as to who would drive the bus, where would it be housed, who would maintain it etc. One of the reasons for making the decision to help Mimili with this cause, was that, for the first time, they had a strong core group of leaders. Sandra Puminy (Mimili Chairperson), Mark Cashen (CDEP Officer) and Chris Williamson, are three individuals who have brought stability to the community. They have also instigated bus driver training, are developing a secure shed for the bus and taking on bus maintenance tasks. In brief, with these factors in mind, we (the five Trek schools) are hoping to raise $25,000 to buy a reliable secondhand bus. The goal for Mercedes is $10,000. If you are able to support this Bus Appeal your donation would be gratefully appreciated. Each donation is tax deductible and can be made out to Anangu Fund and sent to Steve Wasilewski at Mercedes College. A receipt and update report will then be forwarded to you. Thank you for your consideration.

Steve Wasilewski STEP Trek Coordinator

From the Sports Desk A great deal of effort has been allocated to following up players who have been less than attentive at training and others who have not been turned out in the correct playing uniforms. It has been disappointing that this detail (including wearing tracksuits to and from matches) has obviously not been attended to at home. Parents are asked to provide a written note to me to explain imminent absences and uniform problems. Referees are clamping down on clothing uniformity and can deny player access to pitches/playing fields, so please ensure items are the correct uniform and that they are in good order. Coaches are completing roll checks at training and unexplained absences from games and/or training are being followed up. Again, it has been disappointing to see some students who have either ignored or failed to communicate openly with the College their commitment to Club sport when it has been in clear conflict with College playing times. The College sporting policy clearly states that requests for variations to this expectation have to be put in writing to the Principal, via the relevant sport coordinator. In some cases this has been an afterthought by parents, rather than an arrangement agreed to that has eventuated after the correct protocol has been followed. It is pleasing that those s enior boys who have approached with requests have reached compromises that satisfy the needs of the College and those of the players concerned. Their maturity in this matter has been exemplary. I would like to thank the MP&FA for the provision of a barbeque at Mercedes on Saturday mornings. The barbeque, along with coffee and drinks has been very well received by the visiting players and parents. Parents and supporters are encouraged to cheer on Open A Basketball and Soccer Teams in the next few weeks. They remain undefeated in the Knockout Round Robin Competition. This week Mercedes play Scotch away in Open continued next page

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From the Sports Desk (cont) A, B and C Basketball. This is a must win match for the Open A team commencing at 10.30am. Last week’s strong showing against Immanuel (see report), especially in the 2nd half, was excellent in Round 1 of the Knockout series and this match promises to be a beauty against a much improved Scotch. The other team in our pool is Sacred Heart College who we play on 3 June at home, again at 10.30am. Only one team moves through to the finals on Thursday and Friday 14 and 15 September. Our coach is Adam Benson. The Soccer boys take on St Ignatius College away, at Athelstone this week in a battle that will be critical in the six team competition involving St Peters, Pembroke, Concordia, Rostrevor and Mercedes. Only two teams graduate to the semi finals of SASSSA from this pool. Our coach is Wes Howard. Junior School Sport Results Year 2/3 Football 13 May Belair/St Johns 5 goals 7 points (37) to Mercedes 3 goals 4 points (22). Best: S Cavanagh, J Henke,L Turci, T Cronin, O Plate. Goals: S Whelan, L Turci, S Cavanagh Results Year 2/3 Football 19 May Mercedes 6 goals 7 points (43) to Eagles 4 goals 3 points (27) Best: S Whelan, M Davey, T Cronin, T Cheesman, A Cooper Goals: M Lovell 2, T Cheesman 2, A Cooper, S Cavanagh 8-12 Girls Sport The Saturday morning sport competition got off to a good start on Saturday May 20, with both the Soccer and Netball teams achieving some early success. Training times for the season have been established and it is an expectation of all players to attend weekly training as part of their team commitment. Players also need to establish good communication with their coaches in regard to match and training availability.

Bill Gaynor Athletics: Knockout Cup Late last term, Mercedes College achieved a rare distinction in winning a Statewide Knockout Athletics Competition. This was achieved by our Open Boys Knockout Athletics Team in the State Final which was held at Santos Stadium. Mercedes College finished ahead of a powerhouse field of athletic schools in South Australia. Final scores: Mercedes Pembroke Trinity Immanuel

78 76 71 69

PAC Mt Gambier Pulteney Henley High

68 66 56 54

Two things make this victory particularly meritorious. Firstly, the quality of the opposition which is reflected in the scores of

all 8 finalists and, secondly, the great team effort of the Mercedes boys with no individual winners but many placings, and all contributing with places of 6th or higher. This team has consequently received an invitation from Athletics Australia to represent Mercedes College and South Australia in the December National Final in Sydney. Below is a full list of the team performances per event for the Open Boys Final and our place-getters in the Junior Boys, Girls and Senior Girls Finals. Event

Result

Time/ Distance

5 Luke Madsen Maher 30.33 200m Hurdles 5 Daniel Ferraro 30.43 2 Matthew Khabbaz 11.77 100m 2 Chris Kaitatzis 11.95 6 Chris Kaitatzis 55.03 400m 2 Jamie Liu 54.49 2 Dominic Symes 4.29.92 1500m 5 Matt Hagias 4.51.45

Relay 4 x 400m 5th Place 3.46 6 Luke Madsen-Maher 10.77 Shot Put 4 Nick De Ieso 11.79 3 Mitchell Browne 46.50 Javelin 3 Adrian Galessi 47.24 4 Mitchell Browne 11.29 Triple Jump 3 Daniel Ferraro 11.64

Open Mercedes 1st 78 Junior Boys 6th Pembroke 2nd 76 Junior Girls 7th Trinity 3rd 71 Senior Boys 1st

Senior Girls 9th Top ‘3’ 1. Francesca Biello 1st 100m Junior Girls

Oliver Putland Junior Boys Triple Jump (13.61m) 2. Dominic Davis Junior Boys 800m 3. Amos Gill Junior Boys 100m

Amos Gill Junior Boys 200m Brigid Symes (12 yrs old) Junior Girls 200m Natalie Hughes Junior Girls Long Jump Dominic Davis Junior Boys Triple Jump

Congratulations to the Open Boys as gold medallists and to all of our other finalist team members who gave of their time and effort to represent their College with distinction in the State Finals. We were one of only two schools (along with Trinity College) to be represented in all finals.

Gary Zeuner Basketball: Coordinator: Pat Iwanyshyn Open A: Mercedes def Immanuel 66/47 (see report) Open B: Immanuel def Mercedes 45/41 Open C: Immanuel def Mercedes 54/45 10D1: Mercedes def Unley High 76/37 10D2: Mercedes def CBC1, 32 /22 8D1: Mercedes def CBC 68/19 8D2: Mercedes def Scotch College 40/26 continued next page

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From the Sports Desk (cont) Open A Knockout Basketball Round 1 vs Immanuel Final Score Mercedes 66 defeated Immanuel 47 On 20 May the Mercedes Open A Basketball team suited up against the Immanuel Open A side for their first Knockout game of the competition. The game saw the return of centre heavyweight Keegan Brooksby, domineering guards Nathan Chettle, Tom Gaynor and counterparts Dan Iwanyshyn, Harry Einarson and Oliver Putland, alongside the untapped talent of Nelson Hedditch, the dunking prowess of Ben Gazzola and the lanky Robert Scutella from the Southern Tigers. It was a relatively easy affair which saw Mercedes maintain a steady 15 point lead throughout the duration of the game and only once seeing their lead challenged early in the second half. Talk of tactics on the bench from Immanuel’s head coach, ex 36er Dwayne Nelson, was not enough to control the mastermind plays of Adam Benson and the inside force of Keegan who scored 22. Tom’s 16 point effort including three long bombs coupled with Nathan’s 12 point performance. Pressurised defense and a consistent effort in earning rebounds assured Mercedes a victory and a chance at making it through the group stages in a challenging Knockout tournament this year.

Tom Gaynor Cross Country: 100km Schools’ Relay Mercedes College was represented by one Junior (U16) team this year in the 100km Schools’ Relay. This was again due to the Year 12 Retreat and the Year 10 camps being held at the same time, meaning our junior team was minus its top Year 10 runners and no senior team was possible. Nevertheless, those who lined up put in a fantastic effort to finish in 2nd place behind the powerhouse Pembroke team and well ahead of the 3rd placed finishers. The race started at Oakbank High School at 7:00am with all but the first 2 teams on that leg (Westminster and Aberfoyle Park) going the wrong way at one point and losing 12-13 minutes, meaning both us and Pembroke had some distance to catch up. It took until the half way mark of the race for both Pembroke and us to catch the early leader, Westminster School, with Pembroke leading by 4 minutes. Over the next five legs Mercedes steadily caught Pembroke until we actually led them by 6 seconds after 75km (that close!). Unfortunately, Pembroke finished slightly the stronger winning by 2 minutes in a race that lasted over 7 hours. Mercedes easily won the silver medals with 15 minutes between us and Westminster in 3rd place. The silver medal winning team members were: Elizabeth O’Fathartaigh (a class act, ran strongly throughout). Jessica Goodchild (fitter this year and if determination wins Olympic Gold, Jessica would win one) Dominic Symes (rapidly becoming a Mercedes running legend!) Phillip Mundy (Year 8’s equivalent of Forest Gump, a rising star) Sam Weber (has improved an incredible amount over the last 12 months, an outside chance of State selection) Anna Bardsley-Jones (ever reliable and great to have in any team)

Matthew Crocker (another with a lot of potential) Angus Walker (what an addition to Mercedes Cross Country team, thanks Sacred Heart!) The 100km Schools’ Relay is possibly the most difficult schools’ sporting competition, as physically students need to be conditioned to run 4 times in over 5kms. If this is not enough, it is held in the Adelaide Hills on hard road surfaces with some legs best described as “torturously hilly”. The timing of the event (Week One of Term 2) means students need to train seriously over the Term One holiday, which adds to the degree of difficulty. All this makes these medals quite valuable and satisfying. One interesting side story concerned the second last leg of the relay at 90km, Phillip Mundy (Yr 8) took over the baton and at the base of definitely one of the hardest uphill runs in SA, out of the mist ran past captain and star Matthew Dineen. Matthew had finished his university lectures driven to the finish line and run out to us about 9km to pace our last two runners. You had to be there to believe how much this lifted the team, just when all were tired and starting to struggle. Finally a big thank you to Chris Symes and Sue Mundy whose assistance, I am sure all will agree, was important in the teams’ success. Season News The first midweek ISSA Host Day was held by Concordia College. Those to excel included Jack Ayers Junior 2km, (top 10 position) and Elizabeth O’Fathartaigh and Jessica Goodchild (who finished top 7 girls) in the 2km. Major upcoming dates for Term 2 include: Friday June 16 SASSA/SAPSASA Cross Country Championships, Victoria Park. Wednesday June 28 ASA All Schools Cross Country Championships, CBC Oval. Please ensure your availability for these two Championship races as we do have a strong team if all attend this year. We may even be capable of challenging present powerhouse Pembroke for overall honours.

Gary Zeuner Cross Country Coach/Coordinator

Football 13/05 Football: Coordinator: Bill Deegan 1st XVIII def Rostrevor College 2, 21.25 to 5.6 2nd XVIII def PAC 3, 8.11 to 8.4 10B def Pedare College 11.15 to 2.7 9A: St Michaels College def Mercedes 16.12 to 2.7 8A: IC def Mercedes 11.11 to 2.4 20/05 Football 1st XVIII: Mercedes def Gleeson College (see report) 2nd XVIII: Rostrevor College 3rds def Mercedes by 2 goals 10B: Mercedes def St Peters College 7.11 to 2.5 9A: Mercedes def Westminster College 12.19 to 7.4 8A: Westminster College def Mercedes 12.20 to 1.3 continued next page

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From the Sports Desk (cont) 1st XVIII Football Mercedes 23.21 (159) defeated Gleeson 2. 4 16) The Camels fronted up against a Gleeson outfit not really knowing what to expect. Two changes were made from last week - out went Tom Kardachi (shoulder) and Michael Bergamin. In came Matt Khabbaz and Hamish Gillis for his debut in the firsts. The boys were fired up and we followed on from last week and got off to another good start. The boys carried on the good work into the second quarter, splitting the game open with all the boys winning their positions. With the game all but over at half time it was pleasing to see us finish off the game as strongly as we started. Patrick Mulvihill finished with a dominant eight goals and Luke Madsen Maher with four, while Matthew Shadiac and Thomas Chisholm dominated the midfield. By far the highlight of the day was the debut of Michael Bergamin who worked hard all day and it is good to see him out there getting a kick. Next week the boys face Marryatville in what should be an interesting game.

James Canale 2nd XVIII Football Mercedes College 8.11 (59) defeated P.A.C 8.4 (52) Best players: Mathew Khabbaz, Christopher Cormack, James O’Connell, Andrew Brookes, Hamish Gillis, Samuel Shadiac. The Mercedes College 2nd XVIII delivered a sterling team performance to notch up the first win of the season against Prince Alfred College last Saturday. The team struggled early with inaccurate kicking but admirable efforts from Mathew Khabbaz, Christopher Cormack and James O’Connell ensured the flow through the centre. PAC lead at the third quarter break by 7 points, however the boys fought hard to come back. Hamish Gillis and Samuel Shadiac also showed class as the side held the pressure in the last quarter and played attacking footy to win the game by 7 points.

Jimmy Grant 8A Football Westminster 12. 20 (92) defeated Mercedes 1.3 (9) Best for Mercedes: Kane Cefai, Brendan Browne, Timothy White, Nicholas Petch Hockey: Coach: Henry Mitchell 13/5: Mercedes def BPS 3/1 20/5: Mercedes def CBC 5/0 Open Hockey May 13 Mercedes 3 def Blackfriars 1 Goals: R Anderson 1, I Mills 1, K Shanahan 1 A great effort by everyone which saw Mercedes defeat a strong Blackfriars team. Our strong start put us ahead in the first minute. Blackfriars came back with an equalizer late in the first half. Mercedes came out blazing in the second half with an early second goal and a third later on to seal the win. Congratulations to all players who played their first game. This strong group should provide more victories throughout the season.

Ian Mills

Netball/Soccer 8-12 Girls The results from last Saturday are as follows: Team Opposition Score Netball Open B Year 12

Lost to St Ignatius 21 - 25

Open B Year 11

Lost to Norwood/Morialta 27 - 32

Open C Green

Defeated Mercedes Gold 30 - 13

Open C Gold

Lost to Mercedes Green 13 - 30

Open C White

Lost to SAC 20 - 21

10A Defeated SHC White 40 - 13 10B Lost to SAC Gold 20 - 39 10C Defeated St Ignatius No score

provided 9A Defeated Loreto Gold 37 - 32 9B Defeated Pedare Forfeit 9C Defeated St Ignatius No score

provided 8A Lost to Loreto 17 - 31 8B Defeated St Ignatius No score

provided 8C Gold Defeated Mercedes Green 20 - 12 8C Green Lost to Mercedes Gold 12 - 20 Soccer Senior B Bye Junior B Defeated Loreto 7 - 0 Good luck to all teams in the second round tomorrow.

Alexandra Penhall 8-12 Girls Sport Coordinator

Rowing Two students graduated to coxing at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Lake Nagambie, Victoria on 19, 20 and 21 May. Daniel Marryat (11HB) coxed two Adelaide/Riverside composite crews in quads and eights whilst his sister Libby Marryat (9CW) coxed a Port Adelaide/NSW composite crews in quads and eights. Whilst both have achieved significant success at rowing, this is a significant responsibility for young athletes who need to steer the boats straight and to provide feedback about race position and to technique feedback over 2000m. Congratulations to both Libby and Daniel who obviously shone out in these areas to be selected.

Bill Gaynor Soccer: 13/5/06: Coordinator: Matt Smith Open A: Mercedes def Concordia 3/2 in Round One of Knockout Open B: Concordia def Mercedes College Open C: Marryatville High def Mercedes 1/0 10B: Mercedes drew with St Peters College 2/2 9A: Mercedes def Cabra on a forfeit 8A: AHS1 def Mercedes 7/0 8B: Rostrevor College def Mercedes 7/1 continued next page

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From the Sports Desk (cont) 1sts Soccer First Round: Knockout Round Robin Game 1 of 5: Mercedes 3 defeated Concordia College 2 Goal scorers: C Kaitatzis, H Gillis, M. Bailey. Best Player N Langman. Games to follow are against Pembroke, St Ignatius College, Rostrevor College and St Peters College. Two teams from this group then progress to the SASSSA Group One Knockout Semi Finals. 20/5/06 Open A: Mercedes def Pembroke 1/0 in Round Two of Knockout (see report) Open B: Mercedes def Westminster 3/0 (see report) Open C: Mercedes def PAC 2, 2/0 10B: PGS def Mercedes 4/1 9A: AHS def Mercedes 7/0 8A: SHC def Mercedes 8/0 8B: St Peters College def Mercedes 6/0 2nd Round: Mercedes 1 defeated Pembroke 0 Goal scorers: M. Bailey. Best Players: 3-Jamie Craig, 2-Michael Bailey, 1-Adrian Galessi. It was a hard fought game with the first half a tight tussle between the two schools. Pembroke put up a gallant effort but the might of Mercedes overcame their confidence and game play. As the game moved on, Adrian Galessi began to win the hard ball through the midfield with some good support from the rest of the team. Jamie Craig pulled off several good saves to keep us in the game and we were thankful Michael Bailey converted one of our opportunities down the other end to seal the deal. A solid game from the entire team, with the best players a lot harder to choose than last week’s game against Concordia. Next week a crunch game – another Knockout fixture against St Ignatius College away. This game will be crucial and a MUST win should we have any claim to the Knockout finals, and will be an indicator of our strength for the Intercollegiate clash next term on August 19. So supporters, get out there to cheer the boys on.

Frankie Pantsaris Captain

Open B Soccer Mercedes def Westminster 3/0 After approximately 25 minutes, Mercedes hit the front with two very efficient goals. Our defense kept the opposition at bay for the majority of the match and quick clearances gave our strikers many opportunities to put pressure on the opposition. Goals: Nick Woodbridge: 17 minute and 25 minute, Lewis Lauder: 80 minute.

Nick Woodbridge Co-Captain

Swimming At the recently held Australian Age Championships in Sydney, Joshua White recorded some impressive results: 14 Yrs 200 Breaststroke: 14th place, time: 2:40.80 14 Yrs & Under 4x50m Club Medley Relay: 15th place 14 Yrs 400 Freestyle: 15th place, time: 4:25.53 14 Yrs & Under 4x50m Club Freestyle Relay: 14th place 14 Yrs 100 Breaststroke: 18th place, time: 1:14.30 14 Yrs & Under 4x50m State freestyle relay: 5th place

To even qualify to compete in these events, swimmers need to perform at extremely high standards at State level. The College recognises these performances by placing a photo of all National Age Qualifiers who go on to compete in the National Swimming event on the honour wall in the Gallery. In the past 20 years, only six swimmers have achieved this distinction. As this was an Australian Championship event, it represents a first class achievement for Joshua, a swimmer with the well known Burnside Club. Congratulations Josh. Table Tennis: 20/5/06: Coordinator: Bill Gaynor Open A: Mercedes def St Peters College 14 rubbers to 2 Open B: Mercedes def St Peters College 12 rubbers to 4 91A: Mercedes def St. Peters 6/186 to 0/98 91B: Mercedes def St Peters 5/181 to 1/94 92A: Mercedes def St Michaels College 4/151 to 2/139 92B: Mercedes were def by St Michaels College 2/140 to 4/143 81A: Mercedes def Blackfriars Priory School 6/188 to 0/80 81B: Mercedes def Blackfriars Priory School 5/176 to 1/79 82A: Mercedes were def by Marryatville High 5/182 to 1/125 82B: Mercedes def Marryatville High 4/176 to 2/140 The Opens and Year 9 players have a bye this week, whilst the Year 8s have Sacred Heart College and Norwood Morialta High. A great start to the season and terrific attendances at trainings has guaranteed that players have gone into matches quite well prepared. All players: PE uniform is a must (full tracksuit to and from games and shorts for the actual match) and all players MUST have their own bat. The College will only provide second rate bats as a “fill in” provision on Friday nights, so ALL players are encouraged to purchase their own equipment. Could parents please support us in these matters? Volleyball: Coach/Coordinator: Michael Murphy Open A: BYE Open B: Mercedes def Scotch 4/1 10A: Mercedes def Mitcham 3/0 Yr 9: Mercedes def UHS6, Matches on Tues 23 May Yr 8: Mercedes def UHS4, Matches on Tues 23 May

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