Mercedes College Year Book 2022

2022

BEING LOYAL TO OUR GLOBAL FAMILY

JUSTICE

LOYALTY

INTEGRITY

COMPASSION

RESPONSIBILITY

MUTUAL RESPECT

Mercedes College 2022

College Leadership

The Arts

Acknowledgements: Thank you to our teachers, coordinators, coaches, families, support staff and students who provided content and photographs for the 2022 Yearbook that captures a snapshot of the year.

College Leadership

From the Chair of College Council

Throughout 2022 the College Council, together with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, has been focussed on ensuring Mercedes College remains a leading International Baccalaureate world school and compassionate inspiration across the Catholic Education system.

Since 1954 the Mercy Keys have guided teaching and learning practices at Mercedes College, with thanks owed to our founders for instilling values that withstand the test of time. As values, the 6 Mercy Keys of compassion, loyalty, justice, integrity, responsibility, and mutual respect, inform and guide our behaviours and decisions at all levels, including those of Council.

In 2022 our focus Mercy Key has been Loyalty. Each student proudly wears the Mercedes College logo, the Fleur de Lis, that includes the phrase: Loyal en Tout, meaning loyal in all or loyal to everything. During their time at the college, students learn that loyalty is at the heart of friendship – with themselves and others – as well as central to all values.

The decisions and actions of the College Council demonstrate loyalty to our founders’ vision, as we guide the college strategically, planning and overseeing implementation, to ensure future generations of children can play in open space, benefit from the serenity of the beautiful gardens and grounds, grow spiritually and emotionally, and learn in well-equipped facilities under the guidance of excellent educators. Through our collective efforts we are ensuring today’s and tomorrow’s learners become creative and critical thinkers ready to tackle the challenges of their time.

With investment right across the campus, including the Design Hub, new playground for Junior School students, and the $25 million High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct, and various other initiatives, Mercedes College will be proudly providing a world-class education for generations to come.

Centred on the strategic oversight of Mercedes College, the Council champions continuous improvement. In 2023 we will implement the findings of an external review commissioned to enable structural reform and streamline the operations of the school. We will reduce the number of subcommittees from 7 to 3 to provide clear terms of reference and reporting paths, and ensure that responsibilities are met and resources used efficiently. The 3 Standing Committees will be Culture and Engagement, Faith and Education, plus Finance, Risk and Infrastructure.

As the College Council Chair, thank you to my fellow Council members, the leadership team, our excellent educators, volunteers, and our wider community for contributing to Mercedes College: a school renown for its welcoming community, and preparedness to willingly contribute for the benefit of every student.

Seeing so many families involved and participating in activities across the school, plus the various programmes actively supporting teachers and individual students, is fantastic, and a hallmark of Mercedes College. When the community unites and plays an active role helping children learn and creating experiences that become great memories, we live the Mercy spirit, and that is the magic behind the hedges at Springfield.

The decisions and actions of the College Council demonstrate loyalty to our founders’ vision.

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While the start of Term 1 looked like 2022 could be a complicated year, many successes were recorded across the college and are visible in this Yearbook. Thanks is owed to all who contributed to overcoming challenges and enabling students to flourish. It takes a village to raise a child and at Mercedes College we have a beautiful village with people working together to enrich the school experience.

In successfully navigating the challenges of a change-rich year, Mercedes College has again demonstrated its flexibility, compassion and, above all, its Catholic identity to ensure everyone’s contribution is valued, the community is supported, and the future of students flourishing in all manner of their learning is secure.

Alf Ianniello Mercedes College Council Chair

“Seeing so many families involved and participating in activities across the school... is fantastic.”

From the Principal

Though Term 1 2022 started differently to most, with some students on campus and some learning remotely, we knew that to succeed and continue delivering a world class education we would need to adapt and be flexible.

By adapting to changing circumstances, and making the most of all opportunities, the college was rewarded with bright, happy and enthusiastic students who embraced and enjoyed their learning and participated in the many extra curricular experiences on offer.

In November we said goodbye to the Class of 2022, a diverse group that adapted to COVID-19 throughout their 3 years in our Senior School. Together with their Head of School, Year Level Leader and specialist teachers, they overcame the challenges of a now normalised pandemic, extending their learning, growing their friendships and embracing their futures with optimism and enthusiasm.

It was an honour to personally congratulate each graduate and celebrate their personal achievements, marking the end of one chapter and the opening of another, together with their families who have been with them all the way. Learning is lifelong and it’s important to reflect and acknowledge achievements, celebrate accomplishments, and herald what comes next for our clever and likeable young people with many and varied talents, strengths and ambitions.

As educators we are privileged to guide young people in their learning, personal development, and growth as they develop into creative and critical thinkers who are emotionally and socially aware. At Mercedes College we are fortunate to have quality teachers with high expectations, providing high levels of support. This is visible everyday across our campus, from the kind word encouraging a student working their way through their first reader, to guiding our Year 12 students during the school holidays as they prepare for end of year assessments and examinations.

With a rich and valued culture centred on quality relationships, Mercedes College has a proud history of supporting students and staff to flourish and find their personal best. This year we say farewell to some much-loved educators and leaders at Mercedes College, and in wishing them well, we open the door for others to enter, and shine.

I would like to personally thank Paul Wadsworth for his wisdom, patience, leadership, integrity and compassion during my time at the college, as well acknowledge his many years of service as our Deputy Principal. Renown for his humility, quiet influence, and commitment to service, he has in many ways been an unsung hero of the college, yet respected by many and difficult to replace.

To our 2022 College Captains, Eric Penna, Abigail Ranford, Amelie Finnimore and Jack Braddy, you’ve served as wonderful ambassadors, with character and a sense of fun, and were true to the Mercy spirit of the College. Welcome to Isabella Barton, Lachlan Fox, Eamon Sibly and Chloe Tarasenko, our 2023 College Captains: congratulations.

Throughout 2022 there were many challenges, yet many more achievements, successes, milestones and celebratory events – as this yearbook will show. As educators we know that so much learning takes place in the classroom, with many other fond memories of school formed in the gardens and grounds, on camps and excursions, performances and each weekend competing for the college.

As educators we are privileged to guide young people in their learning, personal development, and growth.

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Across our Reception to Year 12 campus there is always something interesting going on, a hive of activity in all our classrooms, as well as community service, art exhibitions, music recitals, theatrical performances, sporting competitions and carnivals.

The annual NAPLAN assessment for our students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, measure skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy, and we use these results to inform teaching practices.

In our Senior School, students participate in SA Health’s immunisation program, go away on camp, and undertake career guidance assessments, as well as perform, serve the community, and learn more about the world and their future role in it.

Through our wellbeing, or Growth and Personal Skills programme (GPS), Middle School students are engaged to actively question stereotypes, reflect on relationships, and talk about issues as wide ranging as bullying, media stereotypes and social influences, plus how to build resilience.

By switching off from the pressures of adolescence through conscious and intelligent discussion and activities, groups journey together positively and respectfully into woman and manhood, with a strong focus on personal wellbeing and social education. Weekly workshops have been a place of open, authentic conversations where important topics are explored, and life skills developed.

In mid-June the Year 6 to Year 12 Swimming Carnival at Marion saw students compete in individual events and relays plus enjoy the fun of the aquatic obstacle course.

In our Junior School, students head off campus regularly visiting Brownhill Creek and learning about the environment. They also turn tricolore, and ‘visit France’ as they create amazing French monuments out of recycled materials (Reception), enjoy edible treats (Year 4), fly parachutes from balconies (Year 5), get sticky fingers making delicious meringues with Monsieur Lefevre (Year 3), create botanical perfumes (Year 1) and traverse a replica course of well-known landmarks (Year 2) in the Tour de Scooter.

During 2022, after a short hiatus, the long-awaited and 25th trek to Mimili in the APY Lands took place, providing adventure for all and, importantly, a further understanding of First Nations people and connection with their culture. The year culminated with a series of memorable moments and events, from our Year 12 Graduation events and Year 5 IB Primary Years Programme graduate exhibition showcasing deep inquiry-based learning, to a Footsteps Dance

showcase, more camping, and even geocaching! Throw in a brass concert, Piano in the Parlour, SACE Art and Design exhibition, a ‘Week without Walls’, a moving Remembrance Day service, plus Senior School final assessments and exams and 2023 transition visits, family information sessions, and our superb Year 8 Musical, Singin’ in the Rain Jr, there is much to celebrate and remember for years to come.

Now well into implementing our Strategic Plan 2021–2025, with a common direction, defined ambition and alignment of effort underpinned by our Master Plan and 10-year Financial Plan, the college is investing in technology, facilities and future capability, and building on the excellence that is synonymous with Mercedes College.

Long talked about, and now a reality, is our $25 million High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct where our students will refine their performance skills, train and excel. Set to officially open in early 2024, this new facility will be a fitting milestone to mark 70 years of students flourishing at Mercedes College.

Thank you to everyone who actively participates in our community by regularly doing something for others. At Mercedes College, everyone’s contribution is appreciated, and we are blessed to have a team of enthusiastic volunteers – parents, grandparents, old scholars and college friends – giving their time, sharing their wisdom and helping invest in tomorrow.

In my 3 years with Mercedes College, I am proud of what we have achieved together as a community, educating tomorrow’s leaders as well as planning and investing for future families so that they too can benefit from the vision of our founders.

Providing a high quality education, and positive wellbeing experience to meet the changing needs of young people, requires the collective effort of many. Thank you to everyone who helps us do that: our families, volunteers, old scholars, and partner organisations as well as our fantastic team of educators, administrators, specialists and the leadership team. Your continued support and commitment to participate, improve and embrace change for a better tomorrow is very much appreciated.

2022 was truly a year to be remembered and has been captured beautifully in the pages of this Yearbook.

Andrew Balkwill Principal

From the Deputy Principal

Our 2021–2025 Strategic Plan articulates our continued commitment to delivering a high quality, world-class education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) and South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) programmes within a culture underpinned by our Catholic and Mercy ethos.

The 2022 academic year maintained a focus on key strategic intentions. These include helping our students, staff and community flourish, enabling long term sustainability, and ensuring that our holistic educational programmes continue to shape our young people to be ‘confident, ethical and successful global citizens ready to address the challenges of their time.’

Implementing aspects of Lyn Sharratt’s Clarity Suite across the College is ongoing, with particular focus on three ‘non-negotiable’ parameters:

1. Shared Beliefs and Understandings

2. Shared Responsibility and Accountability, and

3 A Case Management Approach to student learning and wellbeing.

In 2022, we drew from our rich history of building and maintaining strong relationships, to reflect upon the shared belief that all students can achieve high standards, all teachers can teach to high standards, and that these high expectations and appropriate interventions are essential for sustained student growth and development.

All students can achieve high standards, all teachers can teach to high standards.

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Shared Beliefs and Understandings

‘High Expectations and High Support’ | ‘The Little Things Matter’ Mantras to facilitate consistency and rigour around high quality teaching and learning, and ensure students felt comfortable and safe in their learning environments.

LearnWell – Learning through Wellbeing, by Catholic Education South Australia, articulates how wellbeing and learning are interwoven, an understanding used collaboratively by Home Group teachers, Heads of School, Year Level Leaders, and College Psychologists to revitalise our Growth and Personal Skills (GPS) programmes in Middle and Senior School. These programmes complement the learning taking place throughout academic activities to help ensure our students have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to meet the daily challenges of life and be a ‘well’ being. Our staff continue to develop their use of Restorative Practices, which helps to maintain a commitment to our Mercy values and build strong relationships.

Shared Responsibility and Accountability

‘Close the Loop’

A mantra to remind us that we share responsibility for each student’s continued growth and development. Strong partnerships with parents and caregivers promoted collaboration in the best interests of students.

A continued evolution of our team meetings has helped teachers maintain consistent curriculum improvement, promoted engagement with college initiatives, and facilitated strong student case management processes.

Teachers have had engaged the Classroom Climate Questionnaire process, gaining valuable feedback from students about how their experience could be improved. Further professional development and coaching will continue in 2023, including participation in the Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher National Accreditation process.

Case Management Approach ‘Improved Student Outcomes’

A mantra to focus our work with individual students. Teaching staff have monitored student progress using multiple points of academic data such as PAT Tests, NAPLAN, the Classroom Climate Questionnaire, plus grades and teacher comments, in addition to indicators of student engagement and wellbeing such as Classroom Pulse data, involvement in curriculum extension activities, family/caregiver observations, and attendance.

A new literacy approach constructed on the evidence-based Structure Synthetic Phonics was introduced into the Junior School this year. We recruited dedicated Learning Enrichment specialists and implemented intervention programmes that will expand into the Middle School from 2023. These initiatives underpin our commitment to ensuring appropriate age and stage growth for all Mercedes College students. We celebrate feedback received through the 2022 Living Learning Leading Parent Survey, where data showed improvements in Learning Support, Parent-School Partnerships, Safe School, and Infrastructure. We also take on board student feedback which suggests further development of Student Influence and Student Reflection, areas we can build upon in 2023 as we continue striving for excellent outcomes for all students.

I congratulate our Class of 2022 graduates for their achievements, and wish them well as they enter the next phase in their lives, trusting the skills, attitudes and knowledge learnt at Mercedes College will positively contribute beyond the school walls. We look forward to seeing how you will contribute to your local and global communities.

I also acknowledge the staff, students and crew who participated in our 25th trek to Mimili in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, as part of our Study Thinking Extension Programme (STEP). A milestone put on hold for 2 years, yet a wonderful return for a highly valued experience. The relationship that Mercedes College maintains with the people of Mimili and the surrounding areas is important to both communities with the trek only made possible by the commitment of students, staff and crew, and in particular their trek leader Steve Wasilewski. I know that this experience will stay with the participants long into the future.

Final Thoughts

On a personal note, thank you to the Mercedes College community for your support during the 17 years I have been with the college. I have had the immense pleasure of working with dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, and committed families throughout my time at Mercedes College.

We talk regularly to our students about being ‘Risk Takers’ and the time is right for me to step out of my comfort zone and benefit from the learning a new school community and role has to offer. I am deeply grateful for everything Mercedes College has offered me and I know that I am a better person, teacher, and leader because of my experiences here.

Thank you and God Bless.

Paul Wadsworth Deputy Principal

“It is with a heavy heart that I say ‘goodbye’ to this wonderful community however, as a past staff member and Mercurean, I look forward to maintaining my connection with the college.”

From the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

At Mercedes College we use 4 indicators to model the extent to which we are meeting or exceeding our goals in teaching and learning. They are guided by strategic plans, goals, and standards from within our organisation, as well as from Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB), and Council of International Schools (CIS).

High-quality curriculum

As a Reception to Year 12 IB school accredited by CIS, we have ideal mechanisms to monitor and shape our curriculum. Our teaching and learning programmes are continuously reviewed and evaluated against international criteria, driving our approach each year. These are overlaid with the Australian curriculum and South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) programme to meet, and often exceed international standards.

In 2022 we focused on updating our curriculum with greater clarity on connections to inter-cultural awareness, inquiry pedagogies, and approaches to learning.

This was a complex process undertaken collaboratively by our IB, SACE, and Learning Area Leaders, who showed great commitment to this important work.

I would like to acknowledge the work of Programme Coordinators Simon Munn (IB Primary Years Programme), Stuart Wuttke (IB Middle Years Programme), Marc Whitehead (IB Diploma Programme) and Ben Price (SACE) and the commitment by Learning Area Leaders Laura Bartholomew and Pamela Alexopoulos (Mathematics), Jamie Hayter (English), Emily Putland (Languages), Brendan Toohey (Humanities), Jackie Kerr (Physical Education and Health), Helen Ayliffe and Teresa Pepicelli (Religious Education), Loretta Bowshall-Freeman (Arts), Jennifer Chan (Science) and Rohan Cheong (Design).

Accessibility for all learners & Appropriate levels of challenge

In 2022 we recruited a Director of Learning Enrichment who, with their team, has successfully refined our inclusive education arrangements. The changes made reflect an explicit indicator that intervention and support is about providing accessibility, plus recognising how the right environment leads to enhanced learning and growth.

Our Learning Enrichment team has provided effective support to students with enrichment needs, plus guided our teachers in the best way to appropriately challenge them.

Further to their focus on students with accessibility needs, the team continued to explore ways to best support students with English as an additional language and/or dialect (EALD). Our data has highlighted up to 10 per cent of students identified as EALD learners, with a number at beginner and emerging levels. Students in these levels have a unique challenge in effectively accessing the curriculum and our team has done a wonderful job navigating their learning opportunities.

Our Director of Leaning Enrichment Nicole Borowicki and Assistant Director Britta Jureckson have led an amazing team of Learning Enrichment teachers and support officers.

Students’ experience of success at Mercedes College can take many forms.

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“In the words of education specialist, Dr Lyn Sharratt, they have helped to put ‘faces on the data’.”

Opportunities to experience success

Students’ experience of success at Mercedes College can take many forms, with opportunities to excel in curriculum extension activities, leadership roles, living the Mercy Keys and more. Traditionally, we look at factors such as completing senior studies, final grades, and gaining access to sought tertiary or career pathways, and through this lens we see that our graduating Class of 2022 has achieved excellent success, with 100 per cent of students completing their IB Diploma or SACE studies and receiving an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

In 2022, 1 in 5 graduates gained an ATAR of 95 or higher, placing them in Australia’s top 5 per cent. The average ATAR gained by our IB cohort was an impressive 92.5.

Our 2022 Duces are both IB graduates: Sascha Spoor and Georgia Harvey, who both scored a 43 from a maximum 45 for their Diploma, translating to a 99.45 ATAR.

Individual excellence is also reflected in Merits awarded in Year 12, and this year 18 students together achieved 33 Merits across their subjects.

Student Results

With great pride in the Year 12 results, we use data from many sources throughout the year to monitor our younger students and track success.

In 2022, students from Year 1 to Year 11 regularly achieved excellent IB scores of 6 or 7 (equivalent to an ‘A’), and 4 or 5 (equivalent to a ‘B’).

In addition to overall grades, we monitor students throughout their education and use literacy and numeracy data to help understand the strengths and challenges of individuals and wider cohorts so that we can shape the curriculum to meet their learning needs, as well as identify any needed early intervention approaches.

We have continued to use and explore Progressive Assessment Test (PAT) and NAPLAN results in our evaluation of students’ learning experience and possible areas for future focus.

Changes in NAPLAN Writing Mean Score 2021-2022

Our successes will not lead us to complacency, rather we continue to explore options to further strengthen grammar and numeracy skills, particularly within the Middle School. From 2023, Year 6 to Year 10 students will be introduced to the IXL personalised learning programme, with a view to focus on grammar as an holistic approach to increase student capacity. We look forward to students growing in confidence and ability within the fields that spark their interests.

Average Distribution of Grades: Year 1-Year 11, 2022

“In 2022 we celebrate a number of successes, including increases in writing scores across all Year levels, far exceeding the state and national averages.”

Adrian Chiarolli Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

From the Director of Mission

Loyalty to our Global Family was certainly experienced and shared by our community with open hearts and minds in 2022. Your generosity has helped our students to actively support charitable organisations as diverse as Caritas, Mercy Works, Adelaide Day Centre, Louise Place, Hutt Street, Foodbank, and St Vincent De Paul.

Many stories in the Gospels speak of Jesus as a great model of loyalty. “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit…”

(John 15:5).

The image of the vine and branches also gives us a sense of team and interconnection. All are important, and all have a contribution to make, something to offer to the wider community. To ‘bear much fruit’, we must be active parts of the vine, open to seeing and nurturing the gifts of others and embracing that all the branches are different. Accepting diversity is also a part of our call to Being Loyal to our Global Family.

Liturgies, Masses, and Godly Play

Even in the challenging early days of 2022 our College creatively used our beautiful outdoor spaces to share in our Catholic rituals of Liturgy and Mass.

We give great thanks to Mercy Sister and our Liturgist Sr Duyen Nguyen, Religious Education Coordinator Helen Ayliffe, Emmaus Parish priest, Father John Shanahan, and our Deacon, Andrew Kirkbride, for leading us throughout the year in ways that challenge our students spiritually and intellectually to live out our Mercy Charism in their day to day life.

In our Junior School, students were introduced to Gospel stories and liturgical services through Godly Play: using physicality and movement to find meaning relevant to their stage of learning. Many of our young students also engage in their Sacraments through our connection to Emmaus Parish and St Paul’s Monastery, an experience that is both meaningful and a special celebration.

I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.

John 13:34

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“It has been a wonderful privilege to be the Director of Mission of this special College in 2022.”

Reflection Days

Our Reflection Days, held for students in Year 6 to Year 10, are designed to give our young people an opportunity to connect and communicate in an environment that feels less structured than their classrooms. This results in open, honest conversations about their development, and the themes they’re exploring in Growth and Personal Skills (GPS) and Religious Education classes. There are also wonderful opportunities for forging new friendships and allies that continue back on college campus.

During the school year I was pleased to have the support and enthusiasm of our Social Justice Leaders by my side. In 2022

Charlotte Sorell, Elio Tisato, and Isabel Pena Negrette led our community in works of Mercy that included a friendly competition with St Mary’s College to donate the most canned goods to St Vincent De Paul ahead of the winter season. This contest, held in mutual friendship and respect, made everyone a winner.

One of our Social Justice Leaders was honoured with the 2022 John Fanning Award for her embodiment of John’s qualities: being fair, firm, kind, honest and compassionate during her time at Mercedes College. Charlotte Sorell was presented the award at our beautiful Mercy Day Mass at St Francis Xavier Cathedral by John Fanning’s son Josh, also congratulating our other deserving finalists: Abigail Ranford, Sannawar Sandu, and Grace McGowan. At this event we also had the pleasure of announcing the 2022 Mercy Award to old scholar and current South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly.

Helen is an advocate for the needs of others, including our student cohort, and a highly respected South Australian leader. Her recently developed Student Representative Council, designed to ensure young people are engaged and heard, includes Year 11 student Sannawar Sandu, demonstrating that living the Mercy Keys at Mercedes College continues to produce passionate, and compassionate, members of society.

It has been a wonderful privilege to be the Director of Mission of this special College in 2022.

Therese Wilson Director of Mission

Anonymous, Year 9

“Creating specially made packages for young women in need was such a wonderful experience, and being there to give the donations gave us all an understanding of what life is like for them.”

Mya Mignone, Year 10.

“I learnt more about what a respectful relationship looks like.”

From the Director of Wellbeing

At Mercedes College wellbeing is more than words, rather something lived within our community. Through our psychology service, health administrator and complementary programmes that put students in an active role towards wellbeing, we take a holistic approach to education and learning.

Our registered, endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologists provide psychological support to students in consultation with parents and external providers, conduct staff training, and work closely with the Learning Enrichment Leadership Team to support our diverse learners.

Ongoing professional development informs our policy and procedure reviews, ensuring that College practices are contemporary and evidence-based. Additionally, data analytics from across student learning and wellbeing is used to help us to identify and address emerging challenges promptly.

One of our fundamental approaches to relationships with our students is Restorative Practices, a method of mediation and behaviour correction that uses reflective learning, accountability, and student participation in resolutions. Our educators are well trained in this practice and participated in refresher courses during professional development days mid-year.

This year we facilitated students in Year 2 to Year 6 to participate in The Commissioner’s Postcard Initiative, which asked young people in South Australia to tell Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly, about themselves, their worries, their hopes for the future, and what they most want adults to know. The responses sent to Helen also offered rich feedback for our staff and college families. Working concurrently to our psychological support is our Health Administrator, a Registered Nurse with qualifications in Counselling and Psychology, and a Masters in Teaching.

Complex individual health matters are managed through Student Health Plans, together with support and referral pathways, and debriefing families and staff on any health incidents.

Staff vaccination programmes and college-wide medication management is critical to coordinating our First Aid response and health education to teachers, support staff, and students.

Wellbeing focuses on universal and pro-active intervention to promote resilience, build capacity and facilitate flourishing.

“Good health is foundational to student attendance, engagement, wellbeing and learning.”

STEP and Student Mentoring

Two of our primary programmes that address student wellbeing are the Study Thinking Extension Programme (STEP) and our Student Mentoring Programme (SMP).

STEP, established in 1993, uses experiential learning to offer Year 9 and Year 10 students exposure to topics and experiences that go beyond typical curriculum, including interpersonal skills development, etiquette, and environmental maintenance.

Through all of STEP’s activities, students stretch beyond their comfort zone, gaining confidence through role-play, team exercises and field trips, plus active maintenance of our STEP garden, recycling deposit scheme, and regular donations to the Hutt Street Centre.

We also celebrated the 25th successful STEP Mimili Trek, an experience that always proves impactful on our students.

Across our campus we also have our highly sought-after Student Mentoring Programme, which supports student wellbeing through positive relationships that improve self-esteem, confidence, and overall state of mind.

At Mercedes College our Year 10 Career Guidance Assessment, facilitated by BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology School Services, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of themselves and potential career pathways, which is invaluable as they enter their final 2 years of study and begin considering career pathways, VET courses or further study.

Parenting tips and resources continue to be provided though regular Family Matters articles in the Mercy Vine eNewsletter, and SchoolTV modules and Special Reports.

Anne Way Director of Wellbeing

Students wishing to participate are paired with a variety of volunteer mentors, including other students, old scholars and Mercureans, and, beginning in 2022, tertiary students studying the fields of education or psychology. In addition to a new orientation workshop available for mentors, volunteers brought their unique perspectives, skills and experiences to share in one-on-one sessions with mentees, fostering an important sense of belonging for more than 90 students in 2022.

“It is so important for our young people to reach out beyond Springfield and fully comprehend the messages of mutual respect and social inclusivity.”

“Students may not remember the games they played, but they will remember the special feeling of belonging.”

From the Chief Operating Officer

The operation of Mercedes College is a continuous cycle, much like the learning happening on campus. Keeping our facilities tip-top and relevant is an ongoing priority and this year we made significant progress on key projects.

The biggest project underway, and most visible, is the build of our new High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct, which is on track for an official opening in 2024 as we celebrate 70 years of students flourishing at Mercedes College.Thank you to our families, staff and senior students, for your patience accessing our campus while these state-of-the-art facilities are being built.

Our Design and Tech Hub is an exciting upgrade within the Dalton Building, with the existing design space receiving a custom fit out to accommodate a new 3D printer and laser cutter alongside our existing design equipment. In our Junior School, council approval is pending for the installation of multi-sensory playground equipment, after plans were finalised this year. When complete, our Junior School students will have more great options for fun, exercise and learning through play, and we are looking forward to seeing them enjoy it. Away from built assets, our IT Team has been focused on cyber security and the protection of our data and online assets. With more sophisticated technology available to potential hackers, the college is taking a proactive approach to implement strategies that prevent possible cyber-attacks, and policies that enable us to act swiftly in the event of a security breach.

As part of this, we have installed an industry standard Server Vulnerability Scanning tool, designed a mobile device encryption policy, and introduced multi factor authentication for all staff. This is further to increased security patching of our servers and infrastructure hardware, and staff cyber security training.

Facilities and Grounds Team

Our team in khaki has had an especially busy year, accommodating construction along our southern boundary, in addition to their regular duties. The team was instrumental in clearing property from Gleeson Hall and their own maintenance areas in preparation for the Arts and Sports Precinct build. They have also maintained our gardens to an exceptional standard, reflecting the asset they are to our college, with open green spaces and sports fields kept in top condition for our students’ use.

Mercedes College Café

A true hotspot on campus, our College Café continues to provide variety and service. Their work with us to ensure pre-ordered lunches are collected in a timely manner for Junior School classes while also preparing hot and cold recess and lunch options for Middle and Senior School students is demanding work, appreciated by all. Finally, thank you to our volunteers who support the college in a myriad of ways. We appreciate the efforts put in by the Mercedes Parents and Friends Association, who work tirelessly for our community and run the college’s Second Hand Uniform Shop, an invaluable source of income that funds projects across our campus. In addition to supporting large projects, it was this income that made it possible to fit out the popular Year 12 Café space.

We are looking forward to another great year in 2023, and watching our new Sports and Arts Precinct come to life.

Barry Roberts Chief Operating Officer

Keeping our facilities tip-top and relevant is an ongoing priority.

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College Community

From the Director of Marketing

From sharing our students’ many achievements across our International Baccalaureate world school, plus those of our staff and old collegians, to functional information for families and hosting events that bring the community together, 2022 was a year like no other.

With COVID-19 constraints requiring us to regularly share information with families and guests, coupled with activities to inform and enable prospective parents and their children to visit the college, 2022 was both challenging and rewarding.

In 2022 more than 300 families – around 700 prospective students – toured Mercedes College. Ahead of their visits, families had read media articles, seen advertisements, and connected with us on social media to learn more about the values-based, international learning on offer. Thank you to everyone who continues to talk positively about Mercedes College!

Through the strategic delivery of the college’s marketing and communications function, enrolments are growing, with around 200 new students ready to join us in 2023. Thank you to everyone who contributes to this, and the wider leadership team for embracing opportunities. In particular, thank you to our Principal, Deputy and Assistant Principals, Heads of School, and Director of Mission.

This year, more people engaged with our social media channels in 2022 than ever before, with our Facebook content reaching more than 185,000 people, Instagram gaining close to 28,000 engagements, and Linkedin amassing more than 70,000 impressions and in excess of 1,000 comments.

Sharing the fabulous stories from across the Mercedes College community with our families, students and staff, present and past, in such a variety of formats – online, in the Mercy Vine, Fleur de Lis and MOSA Matters, as well as via Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin is fantastic and a great way to celebrate the diversity of our community. We appreciate everyone who trusted us to share their story, be it learning experiences in the classroom and beyond, success on the international stage or sporting field, plus exciting family and career updates: thank you.

With so many wonderful families participating and contributing where and how they can, our community is helping students learn, grow and enjoy their childhood.

With so many wonderful families participating and contributing where and how they can, our community is helping students learn, grow and enjoy their childhood.

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Mercedes College is blessed with a strong community spirit, and fabulous team of volunteers that support student learning and help us create great memories by supporting special events.

Everyone’s contribution is valued at Mercedes College. Volunteering is an excellent way to do something for others, and role model community contribution, so thank you to the more than 250 volunteers working together and and enriching our children’s experience of school. You’ll see our volunteers each weekend on the sporting sidelines, helping on the BBQ at an event, or wrapping fun prizes for little ones ahead of Christmas, thank you. Special mention to Christine Kenny and Jo Cowain from our MPFA, for your many years of service to Mercedes College.

In 2022, the generosity of our community was again visible through donations supporting a range of charities, plus funds donated directly to the college so that we can keep investing in ever better student facilities and initiatives. Financial donations during our Annual Appeal are contributing to our Design Hub – due to be complete in 2023 and a new $250,000 playground for our youngest learners in our Junior School, plus our $25 million High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct.

Thank you to everyone who participates in Credit Union SA’s School Community Rewards, raising thousands of dollars for our school every year, and to all those growing little feet needing new shoes from The Athlete’s Foot – again raising more than $1,000 for Mercedes College in 2022. Special mention to those who make a bequest to the college in their wills: a generous way to end an era and begin a legacy.

In 2022 we said goodbye to a number of team members, and wish them well for the path ahead, including Anne Morse, who has lovingly supported our old collegians through the Mercedes Old Scholars’ Association for more than a decade: wishing you a long, healthy, and active retirement.

Emma Brown Director of Marketing

Mercedes Old Scholars’ Association (MOSA)

Our old collegians community continues to grow and our connection with the college remains strong. An increasing number of old scholars are actively connected with Mercedes College, participating in career mentoring, coaching sports, and volunteering at swimming carnivals and athletics days, retreats, camps, excursions, tutoring, plus engaging in our Student Mentoring Programme and with our Out of School Hours Care service.

In 2022, we have enjoyed seeing so many old scholars attending College Tours as they make decisions about their own children’s education. We are also delighted to have more than 20 old scholars working in a range of areas across Mercedes College.

The most significant action of our old scholars community is its contribution to new generations of students, helping young people successfully navigate their education and flourish.

As well as making a positive impact in person wherever possible, old scholars inspire us with their achievements across the arts, business, politics, science, sport and more. Celebrating our community’s successes is fantastic and why we all love hearing more about our graduates’ adventures beyond the college gates.

MOSA Award

The annual MOSA Award, recognising a Year 12 student who has achieved their best despite significant challenges, was presented at this year’s Graduation Ceremony.

In 2022 the MOSA Committee was unable to separate 2 nominees’ inspiring achievements, and so Sam Hurley and Isabella Shakib were both presented with an award. Congratulations Sam and Isabella and thank you for your contribution to Mercedes College.

MOSA Scholarship

The inaugural recipient of the MOSA Scholarship graduated with the Class of 2022, stating:

The recipient of the second MOSA Scholarship was recently awarded to another highly deserving student, joining Mercedes College for 3 years, in 2023.

This life-changing scholarship is made possible through the generous donations of our old scholar community, and we thank everyone who helped us raise funds in 2022.

Thank you also to our MOSA Committee, led by President Jessica Whitford, for their commitment and contribution in 2022.

Anne Morse MOSA Executive Officer

Old scholars inspire us with their achievements across the arts, business, politics, science, sport and more.

“Nothing could be more rewarding than finishing Year 12, knowing that I have a clear career pathway made possible by the rewarding IB Diploma Programme and the work experience provided by old scholars.”

Mercedes Parents & Friends Association (MPFA)

Though the beginning of 2022 was quiet for the MPFA, with a staged start to the school year, we are satisfied to know that we finished 2022 with events that everyone knows and loves.

A terrific crowd enjoyed the Middle School BBQ under blue skies with MPFA volunteers helping to make this much-loved event fun for all. The MPFA also supported the Senior School BBQ, giving families a great opportunity to connect in a new way, that was particularly helpful for parents of Year 12 students in their ‘final year’.

With the opportunity for the MPFA to cater a number of Intercol events, we took the leap and put our hands up for netball and football. Our MPFA volunteers, quickly lined up by Committee Member Estee Feibiger-Briggs, were fantastic, meeting the challenge of catering away from the College campus and feeding large crowds. Together with the satisfaction of enhancing the Intercol atmosphere – that was amazing – these events were great fundraisers for future college projects.

These events were great fundraisers for future college projects.

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Thank you to our volunteers, especially those who answered the call to plan our Christmas Picnic – we’re sure everything we learned will make for an amazing event in 2023. We also saw the silver lining of the cancellation when the Mercy Keys were put into action with meat and salad provisions generously donated to Catherine House, who provide crisis, accommodation and support services for women experiencing homelessness.

Thank you

2022 Committee Executives, Suzie Toogood and Alex Davies – for your support and dedication.

MPFA Second Hand Uniform Shop volunteers, Kate Wood, Suzie Toogood, Sharon Pink, Ariane Goldfinch, and Carmela Pannuzio – for your efforts in the store, and great service for our community. All members of the MPFA, especially Committee Members who continue to support the association and Mercedes College – your efforts are very much appreciated.

Jo Cowain and Christine Kenny MPFA Co-Chairpersons

Switching gears to the Junior School, it was great to see many first year MPFA members bring the Junior School Disco and Sports Fun Day to life. With Committee Member Peggy Ooi at the helm, both events were a huge success, bringing joy and laughter to many little faces.

As the festive season approached, we faced wild wind and rain that forced the cancellation of our annual Christmas Picnic. Thankfully, the sun came out later in the week, with Santa able to visit, and we helped provide festive fun and a great day for our community with our lucky dip donations proving popular with lots of excited and happy children.

At the conclusion of 2022 the MPFA made sizeable donations to the College for projects that will be long enjoyed by students.

for new balls and sport equipment $1,000

contribution to the upgrade of the Senior Study space $30,000 towards a new Junior School playground.

$50,000

Mercedes Friends of the Arts (FOTA)

As a parent of a current and former Mercedes College student, I have witnessed first hand the impact that the arts can have on a young person’s life and know that FOTA plays a small yet important part in that.

FOTA’s mission is to recognise and raise awareness and appreciation of the arts programmes at Mercedes College, and we do this with parent and friend volunteers helping to make the arts flourish.

In 2022 we also worked closely with the College Arts Leaders – Raffael Raschella, Marianna de Tullio, Olivia Sampson, and Isabelle Stein – to get a student perspective of the arts experience at Mercedes and how we could further enhance it.

During the Senior Drama Performance of Hoods, FOTA volunteers stepped into the kitchen to keep the cast and crew well fed and ready to perform, using the Senior Study space and adjacent facilities to prepare and serve nourishing meals. This meant that students could do final checks and rehearsals plus prepare staging and costumes right up until performance time, keeping their focus and any nerves settled.

We also got involved at the Mercedes College music showcase, CONVERGE, assisting staff and raising money for arts programmes through a successful raffle. With the great build underway, we are all excited for the 2024 opening of the new Arts and Sports Precinct, when we will see our talented students perform drama, dance, music and song in a custom-built space.

Whether members helped with meals or raffles, finding props or costumes, or simply supported students by attending art exhibitions and celebrating their achievements, FOTA members are very proud of how the arts are embraced at Mercedes College.

By creating programmes that incorporate a variety of Year levels – be it Year 6 to Year 12 students in the Mercedes Drama Company, or Year 2 to Year 12 students singing in choirs and ensembles – young people are inspired, and inspiring others to participate, achieve, and succeed in their chosen field.

We believe the arts make a huge difference in people’s lives, including ours. It brings joy and happiness and, for a growing number of people, makes a huge difference to mental health and wellbeing. We look forward to seeing what 2023 brings.

Paul Kitching FOTA Chair

Young people are inspired, and inspiring others.

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From the Head of Junior School

In 2022 our Junior School students produced strong academic results and have been enthusiastic about participating in all aspects of College life. While this is to be celebrated, it is the holistic development of students into well rounded and grounded young people, those who show kindness, compassion, and empathy for the people around them, that is my indicator of a successful school, and one that I am very pleased to say we have achieved.

Our students have gone from strength to strength in their abilities to learn and lead, which is a testament to our educators’ investment in creating engaging lessons, tracking student performance, and identifying areas of need for support and extension. They know their students well, both as learners and people, and as a result, our students respond positively to become successful learners.

The magic of our Junior School community is its ability to give our students what they need to discover their best selves and shine. The experiences of the year build stronger connections between students and showcases the vital role community plays in their growth, development, wellbeing, and learning. We continue to witness the resilience, courage, and fortitude of our students, and admire their ability to connect and support each other through challenges.

Students have again embraced the true meaning of our Mercy Keys and the qualities of the IB Learner Profile across the year’s activities. Through a broad range of learning experiences students have demonstrated their perseverance, ingenuity, creativity, and ability to problem solve. They did not pull back or play small. By way of example, in Term 4 alone our community came together for experiences as diverse as the Sports Fun Day, Footsteps dance performances, Jam Band, and the always inspiring Year 5 PYP Exhibition. These events, along with numerous incursions and excursions, enable students to explore and develop skills they may not have known they had.

A sense of self is vital for students, and we actively encourage each to be their best self and work towards their full potential. It is by doing this, supported by a sense of togetherness, that we find real power. Thank you to our Junior School teaching and educational support staff for your excellent work across 2022. Your commitment to your roles brings joy to each day, and you selflessly deliver support to our students. I am very lucky to lead a team of outstanding people and educators. To our Junior School families, thank you for entrusting us with your children as we educate their minds and hearts.

Kellie Osborn Head of Junior School

We continue to witness the resilience, courage, and fortitude of our students.

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Primary Years Programme (PYP)

In 2022, our PYP students have been involved in many collaboratively planned learning experiences designed to develop their understanding of the world around them. By connecting new knowledge with familiar concepts, students deepen their understanding and see a purpose to their learning. The transdisciplinary nature of the PYP framework enables this to happen seamlessly.

Year 4 students have made multiple connections between their learning in the classroom and the real world. Regular visits to Brownhill Creek to apply their learning also provided students a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

The introduction of ‘yearlong units’ has enabled Reception students to take a deep dive into the transdisciplinary theme Sharing the Planet, where they developed their understanding of living sustainably.

It was exciting to see Year 3 students make connections to their learning on changes occurring in the ocean when they visited the Port Noarlunga Reef. They came away with a strong passion and a long list of ways we can look after our ocean environment.

This year our PYP students have certainly become knowledgeable and caring young people who will help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Simon Munn PYP Coordinator

Junior School Leaders

Junior School SRC Semester 1

FRONT ROW: Mila Callisto, Luka Ripa, Sass Jones, Lachlan Everett, Henry Drabsch, James Chan, Lucas Bronicki, Edith Ashmead

SECOND ROW: Ashlyn Boiwko, Dionne Hnoudis, Andrew Giannias, Bianca Hull, Eloise Dickson, Georgia Hawcroft

THIRD ROW: Annabelle Hosford, Alexander Giannias, Theo Black, Walker Whittaker, Mia Pivato

Junior School SRC Semester 2

FRONT ROW: Lucas Bronicki, Sass Jones, James Chan, Georgia Hawcroft, Lachlan Everett, Henry Drabsch, Luka Ripa, Mila Callisto, Edith Ashmead

SECOND ROW: Riani Themistocleous, Nate Ghaffari, Scott Sargent, Andrew Giannias, Bianca Hull, Dionne Hnoudis, Ashlyn Boiwko

THIRD ROW: Walker Whittaker, Annabelle Hosford, Theo Black, Alexander Giannias, Mia Pivato

Junior School ICT Leaders

Darcy Muller, Winston Schunke, Aidan Baynes

Junior School Student Mentoring Programme Leaders

Priya Batra, David Simmons, Harry Goldsworthy, Ellie Digney

Junior School

PE Leaders

Nathan Lee, Henry Brown, Emma Queale, Sienna Marciano, Ben Mills, Chiara Favrin, Chloe Smith

ABSENT: Claire Dewar

Junior School

Library Leaders

Lucy Everett, Mia Pivato

Junior School French Leaders

Tyler Procter, Gabrielle Lefevre

Reception

Trip to Paris

A highlight of the year was a quick day trip to Paris by our young Reception students, who were studying how ‘Journeys lead to new experiences’.

To make the experience as authentic as possible children went through the process of checking in at the airport, taking un avion, and stamping their passports before following directions to find La Tour Eiffel, L’Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame. To top the trip off, students enjoyed croissants at a French café, and wrote a postcard home to their families in French.

On the journey, I liked the French café because the chef was funny and had a pet rat.

Lucas Bronicki

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Supporting Sustainability

Through their inquiry into people making choices to support sustainability, Reception students took a great interest in insects and our environment.

Letting this guide our learning, we were aided by worm guru, Anne Watson, to create our own farms and produce ‘worm juice’ for the garden. It was a steep learning curve for our younger students, who delighted in finding out how worms benefit the environment.

“Did you know that worms eat our food scraps?”

Edith Ashmead

“Did you know that worm poo is called worm castings?”

Gigi Todd

“Did you know that worms create air in the soil?”

Luka Ripa

“Plants love worm castings like we love ice-cream.”

Angas Metlijak

Year 1

How We Organise Ourselves

In support of their Unit of Inquiry into ‘How we organise ourselves’, the Year 1 cohort visited local shops and services to discover how they meet the needs of the community.

Armed with a carry bag, students talked with retailers, librarians, and others to gather information to take back to the classroom, plus discussed their discoveries at a picnic lunch.

“We had a carry bag with a clip board and pencil to write down the name of the places we went to.”

“All the shops gave us a gift. I liked going to Mostly Books because they gave us a book to take home.”

Lily Lomas

“We went to Banana Boys and they showed us the freezer where they keep food fresh.”

“I liked eating the finger bun at Bakers Delight.”

“We went to Mitcham Library for storytelling and a treasure hunt.”

Greta Seward

Beau McLean

Bao Bao Fu

Hubert Hiew

School in the 1800s

Our creative educators from Year 1 took students back in time to explore what life, schooling and recreation was like for children in the 1800s. With a stern Principal figure poised to hand out the dunce cap, students found time to laugh and play with quoits and hoops in their vintage costumes.

Year 2

French Day

For French Day 2022, the Year 2 students demonstrated how they were knowledgeable communicators by performing in the morning assembly, before competing energetically in ‘Tour de Scooter’ around French monuments.

In further French studies, our Year 2s explored how people express themselves in a variety of ways and discovered French impressionist artists including Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Berthe Morisot. As well as learning about art as expression, students learned how to describe their art in French and create their own pieces.

I liked how we could express our feelings through art. My favourite impressionist is Claude Monet. On French Day, I liked doing the Tour de France on my scooter whilst wearing the yellow jersey with my friends cheering.

Alice Willumsen

National Motor Museum

During their studies of how technology has evolved over time, our Year 2 cohort visited the National Motor Museum in Birdwood.

Starting with Hawker Vans, used in the early twentieth century, students explored their role selling items across rural Australia, before carrying out a simulated journey, making wonderful guesses as to the use of some unfamiliar, historical items.

As they journeyed through the museum they saw first-hand how the advancement of technology changes the way we live and act, noting how improvements to the vans made it possible to travel a greater distance, and how much people could carry.

Classroom Learning

“The experiment where we touched different surfaces with pieces of bread and then observed the bacteria and germs that grew on the bread was super interesting. I learnt that my iPad has lots of germs on it and it taught me the importance of washing my hands.”

Vincent Huang

“I loved reading the Colour Monster book and then creating my own artwork using one colour and lots of materials to describe an emotion. I chose green to represent peacefulness and calmness. This activity really allowed me to use my imagination and be creative.”

Caitlyn Howard

“I really enjoyed learning about the different organisations that help others such as Fred’s Van, Meals on Wheels and Orange Sky Laundry. This really made me think about some possible actions I can take.”

Alina Placanica

“I loved our excursion to AFL Max because I learnt how important exercise is for our muscles, joints, heart, and lungs. We also did lots of fun fitness activities and team games.”

Zoey Wei

Year 3

How We Express Ourselves

For the Year 3 Unit of Inquiry, ‘How we express ourselves’, students looked at how celebrations and commemorations can be expressions of shared beliefs and values, and how these can vary around the globe.

To gain a deeper understanding of their learning, family volunteers came to the college sharing traditions from a range of cultural backgrounds for the students to participate in.

“I liked going in different groups and exploring different foods. I made pasta with Alexis’s mum and it was yummy.”

Milana Kaleniuk

“My Nonna came in and helped us make cicatelli. We got to make the dough then cooked the pasta and ate it.”

Alexis Cuevas

Port Noarlunga Reef Excursion

This year our Year 3 cohort visited Port Noarlunga Reef as part of their studies into changes occurring in the ocean. After extensive research into human impact on the ocean environment and actions for change, students thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the ecosystem and reef environment in person.

“I liked going on the boats because they were fast. On the reef there were mussels and sea anemones.”

Lizzy Goldsworthy

“Port Noarlunga reef was enjoyable because we got to see exotic animals such as toad fish, sea stars and a blue ringed octopus.”

Josh Mills

“It was great that we all got to play together.”

Isabelle Nguyen

Year 4

Under the Unit of Inquiry ‘Who We Are’, Year 4 students researched global citizens and the characteristics that make them so. Their goal was to think, feel, and behave like a global citizen, and they undertook this challenge through service towards the environment.

With guest speakers talking about their specialist topics, students made fortnightly visits to Brownhill Creek (Willawilla) to deepen their learning and act on their knowledge.

These visits involved learning about the history of the area, including walking with Kaurna Elder Uncle Tamaru to understand the First Nations’ connection to land. They cleared leaf litter from seedlings and removed weeds, as well as investigated water quality through the presence of creatures living in the creek. In the classroom they undertook further studies to fulfil their unit of inquiry by truly acting as global citizens.

“I enjoyed all the new adventures and learning about all the plants and how they survive.”

Charlotte Marold

“We loved playing the ‘Life Cycle’ game with Jeremy. He was shooting us with water to show the impact of humans on the environment.”

Jack Schreurs

“We enjoyed it when Uncle Tamaru came to school and showed us all the resources in the bush.”

Eve Drabsch and Bianca Hull

“I enjoyed catching all the water bugs and seeing the quality of the water. Each time we went, the level of the water was higher.”

Sammy Alcorn

French

Year 4 students used their learning in French to describe endangered animals and created beautiful poems about their family members.

On Junior School French Day they performed the song Un Monde Parfait (A Perfect World) for the assembly, then crafted well-known French monuments from biscuits and icing.

I enjoyed making the edible monument. The icing was not strong enough to hold it up but it tasted good and my Dad liked eating it too!

Justin Liang

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Year 5

PYP Exhibition

The Year 5 cohort of 2022 completed their PYP studies in fantastic form, including a hugely successful PYP Exhibition, Sharing the Planet. The pinnacle of the programme, the annual Year 5 Exhibition assesses student understanding of the PYP by tasking them with a comprehensive transdisciplinary project. Crossing 2 Terms, this process includes in-depth research of a chosen topic and presenting back their understanding of it, as well as actions and solutions that can be taken.

Every project presented at the Exhibition was filled with passionate curiosity and thought-provoking questions, along with innovative and creative solutions to real-world problems, showing that ‘through small actions, everyone can make an impact’.

Year 5 French

Congratulations to Gabrielle Lefevre and Tyler Procter who stepped up as Junior School French Leaders in 2022, supporting Madame Belinda Roberts in French activities across the year, including Junior School French Day, French Poetry Competition, and the annual Pétanque Competition.

Jonah Zandona and Nathan Lee, pictured right, took out the annual Mercedes College Junior School Pétanque Championship, competing alongside Winston Schunke and Harry Goldsworthy, as well as Sidney Carr and Oliver Palmer from Year 3, to win first and second place in the South Australian Primary School Pétanque Championship.

Junior School

RBP

FRONT ROW: Edith Ashmead, Maddison Foster, Totti Primavera, Isabella Choujaa, Olivia Pipinias, Adalin Jacson, Lucas Bronicki

SECOND ROW: Hugo Gillis, Matthew Xue, William Goodridge, Angus Metljak, Elodie Bourne

TEACHERS: Teresa Pepicelli, Tori Beers (absent)

RLC

FRONT ROW: Murphy Comer, Marco Trafela, Ravi Nathan, Luka Ripa, Mila Callisto, Edward Marston, Abigail Wisdom

ABSENT: Isabelle Digney, Maya Elson, Zoey Tang, Evie Themistocleous, Gigi Todd

TEACHER: Libby Coughlin

1DB

FRONT ROW: William Goldsworthy, Mackenzie Hogben, Angus Jansen, Xavier Grillett, Zara Sluczanowski

SECOND ROW: Natannia Fielding, Bao Bao Fu, Lily Lomas

ABSENT: Ethan de Mello, Ayana Elson, Della Ghaffari, George Guo, Beau McLean, Jacob Norris, Nell Schultz, Estelle Tropeano

TEACHER: Dani Braddy (absent)

1DG

FRONT ROW: Evie Hutchinson, James Chan, Connor McCusker, Sofia Pipinias, Sandro Borg, Sass Jones, Eliza Featherston

SECOND ROW: Hugo Marston, Sofia Franco, Michael Bubel, Cassandra Hull, Greta Seward

ABSENT: Hubert Hiew, Ivy Huang, Thomas Mills, Sebastian Todd

TEACHERS: Jessica De Luca, Emma Grant (absent)

2FI

FRONT ROW: Aldrin Jacson, Nicole

Tsouvalas, Aria Callisto, Alex Liang, Lucy Filsell, Vivienne Chen, Vincent Huang

SECOND ROW: Ana Ripa, Arlo Davies, Mitchell Carningham, Lachlan Everett, Ryan

Pfeiler, Eleanor Han

THIRD ROW: Cooper Golding, Alina Placanica, Isabella Capurso, Ivy Taylor, Ashlyn Boiwko

TEACHER: Franca Iskra

2NM

FRONT ROW: Paige Calladine, Markos Wang, Chelsea Wang, Georgia Hawcroft, Zoey Wei, Archie Cesana-King, Jack McKenzie,aJames Pivato, Eithan Chu

SECOND ROW: Henry Drabsch, Oscar Jones, Jeremy Zhang, Sebastian Bourne, Caitlyn Howard, Alice Willumsen, Eliza Pipinias, Liam Gibson

ABSENT: Elizabeth Huckel

TEACHERS: Nicole Manley, Laura Welyhorskyj (absent)

3NB

FRONT ROW: Isabella Nazzari, Zoe Aylward, Samaira Singh, Oliver Palmer, Kiara

Elkaduwa, Aieece Zangqin, Milana Kaleniuk

SECOND ROW: Alexis Maniscalco, Allen Li, Lizzie Goldsworthy, Parsa Aryanpad, Henry Roberts, Eli Bronicki

THIRD ROW: Sidney Carr, Owen Clements, Andrew Giannias, Lincoln Greaves, Ryder Nygaard

ABSENT: Kingston Cook, Riani

Themistocleous, Claire Yang

TEACHERS: Natasha Berri, Lydia McCarron (absent)

3PL

FRONT ROW: Chloe Hage, Athena Rogers Dighton, Jasmine Hughes, Eloise Dickson, Charlotte Russell, Macie Ashmead, Abbie Featherston

SECOND ROW: Harry Hutchinson, Zara

Nathan, Noah-John Cocca, Harry Rehn, Ibbie Schar, Mitchell Digney

THIRD ROW: Max Pelizzari, Alexis Cuevas, Hugo Black, Eddie Xiao, Maya Fowler

ABSENT: Oliver Bailey, Alyssia Bickle, Nate Ghaffari, Josh Mills

TEACHERS: Karen Lintern, Sarah Pfitzner

4HM

FRONT ROW: Isabelle Nguyen, Eve Drabsch, Scarlett Nazzari, Holly Wotton, Aniela Breithaupt, Imogen Sluczanowski, Maya Nazzari, Scarlett Pfeiler

SECOND ROW: Justin Liang, Alexander Palmer, Bianca Hull, Samuel Alcorn, Walker Whittaker, Xander Jenei-Pinter, James Manos, Thomas Campbell

THIRD ROW: Charlotte Marold, Will Anderson, Caden Strawbridge, Ashlee Golding, Louis Gribble, James Fogarty, Remy Gray

ABSENT: Makaidie Mitchell, Jack Schreurs, Ted Schultz

TEACHERS: Irena Hollis, Simon Munn

4KH

FRONT ROW: Eliza Vogt, Rhys Bonney, Lelia Ying, Ilya Kaleniuk, Lucy Coligan, Toby Pronk, Susannah Moretti

SECOND ROW: Sienna Kon, Emily Hicks, Nick Rafferty, Austin Gillis, Bonham Davies, Ella Fuss, Zac Doan

THIRD ROW: Matteo Coscarella, William Packer, Annabelle Hosford, Fletcher Grigg, Miette Tayler, Lincoln Ciplys

ABSENT: Reshav Bhoparai, Louis Martins, Olivia Morton, Coen Rae, Scott Sargent, Eloise Schreurs, Leo Swift

TEACHER: Kane Hetherington

5AK

FRONT ROW: Hayden Nguyen, Eliza Dann, Julia Nakad, Mia Pivato, Priya Batra, Lucy Everett, Chloe Smith, Francesca Maniscalco, Kian Bilsborow

SECOND ROW: Nathan Lee, Henry Brown, Massimo Tropeano, Tom Woods, Winston Schunke, Jonah Zandona, Darcy Muller, Aidan Baynes

THIRD ROW: Asher Hogarth, Nicholas Oleksyn, David Simmons, Emily Xiao, Esther Goldfinch, Theodore Black, Sienna Marciano, Matthew Adams

ABSENT: Austin Boiwko, James Connelly, Gabrielle Lefevre

TEACHER: Andrew Khabbaz

5MB

FRONT ROW: Dionne Hnoudis, Dominic Moyle, Chiara Favrin, Paetyn Loftus, Sienna Tropeano, Ellie Digney, Lachlan Burfield, Ivania Wang

SECOND ROW: William Stone, William Richards, Peter Cornish, Alexander Giannias, Felix Barclay, Harry Goldsworthy, Emma Queale

THIRD ROW: Henry Cadman, Tyler Procter, Eadie Taylor, Liam Hender, Hugo Fowler, Ben Mills

ABSENT: Lily Bickle, Claire Dewar, Hailey Hiew, Victoria Huckel, Gabrielle Mondol, Miller Stevens, Lilly Turner

TEACHER: Melissa Belton

From the Head of Middle School

Acknowledging the Year of Loyalty in 2022, I am proud to have witnessed this value in action across our Middle School community.

Students have remained firm in their friendships and shown great support for their peers. I am also delighted to see our students speak to each other with respect, being inclusive in an ever-changing environment.

Being new to Mercedes College this year, I made it a priority to be present in and around our Middle School spaces, and the most meaningful part of my day has been seeing students positively interacting with each other and their teachers. Many happy greetings and smiles were exchanged daily, along with important conversations about students’ passions and interests.

I have learned that our young people have developed excellent skills in perseverance, adaptability, and resilience, having shown integrity and mutual respect in adverse conditions early in the year. I encourage our learners to take these skills to find success in their future pursuits and am confident that they will continue to build capacity to make a positive difference in the world. Young adolescence can be a tricky time for young people making decisions about how they learn, what their needs are, and how others support them. To help them navigate this, our Middle School educators have built positive relationships and invested the time to get to know each student as an individual. We also focused on ‘closing the loop’ by communicating with families, an act that is paramount to get the best outcomes.

We were delighted this year to host all Middle School camps, including for the Break Free and Being Boys Programmes. These experiences away from the classroom show our students in a different light, enjoying the outdoors and engaging with peers and teachers informally and indiscriminately.

Whether walking kilometres through the Flinders Ranges in Year 9, or water skiing in Year 8, all students understood that they needed to learn to become ‘comfortable with the uncomfortable’. Early adolescence is a crucial time to help our young people build resilience so they can be confident to handle the ups and downs of life, and camp experiences are a perfect conduit for that learning.

Congratulations to our Middle School Leaders of 2022, Millie Park, Kai Randall, Gina Barreto, and Sam Glasson. You have represented the Middle School with great pride, and shown maturity in consistently looking out for the needs of others, living the Mercy Keys of Mutual Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Loyalty, Integrity, and Justice.

Thank you to our great team of Year Level Leaders, all of whom were new to their role this year, as well as our wonderful Home Group Teachers. All our teaching staff created safe spaces where students could flourish.

Thank you also to our families, who have positively supported us to give their children the best opportunities academically, pastorally, and spiritually. I look forward to supporting you again in 2023, and helping our students become confident and courageous leaders.

Ben Dray Head of Middle School

I extend my best wishes to you and our entire Year 9 cohort of 2022 who now step up to life in the Senior School. You have all been significant role models for our younger students, demonstrating maturity and leadership throughout 2022.

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

How to plan for something we cannot predict. This is the challenge facing the education field today with skills and knowledge changing at pace, making it difficult for education systems to keep up and reinvent.

The fluencies students need today go far beyond knowledge, to include emotional intelligence, communication skills, creativity, problem formulation (rather than problem solving), global citizenship, empathy, adaptability and resilience. This is why contemporary learning is moving away from teaching within the confines of a specific subject, an approach that resonates in the IB MYP because emphasis is not placed solely on subject content, but also developing attributes and skills that transcend disciplines.

MYP students gain an understanding of the learning process, which fosters the ability to explain how and why they are learning. Students also develop approaches to learning skills that build their capacity as a learner. The MYP addresses students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being holistically and provides them the opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to manage complexity and take responsible action for the future.

Privileged to have adopted the IB program at Mercedes College, it has again provided the framework to bring these attributes to life through the breadth of offerings both curricular and extracurricular. An ever-changing and dynamic world awaits the students of the MYP at Mercedes College, which continues to provide the necessary skills to thrive in whatever environment they choose.

Stuart Wuttke MYP Coordinator

Middle School Leaders

Middle School Leaders

Gina Barreto, Millie Park

ABSENT: Sam Glasson, Lakai Randall

SRC Middle School

FRONT ROW: Mabel Hille, Lucy McConnochie, Claudia Paterson, Briana Telford, Annabelle Keane, Millie Park, Alice Lee, Gina Barreto

SECOND ROW: William Vogt, Alice Thompson, Charlotte Kroeger, Harvey Chapman, Tess Gallagher, Edie Davies, Darby Burvill

Year 6

Wirraway Homestead

Our Year 6 students clearly demonstrated elements of the IB Learner Profile including communication, risk taking, and keeping an open mind, during their exciting camp at Wirraway Homestead in the sweeping hills of Mylor.

With the Mercy Keys of Loyalty and Mutual Respect at the forefront, students challenged themselves and each other in diverse activities including horse riding, archery, shelter building, sheep herding, bushwalking, and rope obstacles, building strength and camaraderie that form a perfect foundation for their Middle School experience.

A week without walls

Rounding out the year, our Year 6s participated in a week of incursions and excursions during the Week Without Walls.

Students explored the Adelaide Botanic Garden and South Australia’s Parliament House, learned from KESAB Environmental Solutions about where rubbish ends up and why sorting waste is so important, and visited local Mitcham Council to gauge a better understanding of local representation.

Other key activities enjoyed by students included an awe-inspiring presentation by Scientific Circus, and burning off some energy at the popular ALF MAX.

“The most interesting plant I saw [at the Botanic Garden] was Duck Moss, because it’s used for food in space travel.”

Mabel Hille

“I’m looking forward to getting different learning opportunities…I’ll get to experience a new type of learning with new people, and speak with people

I don’t usually talk to.”

Jensen Marold

“We debated a bill that homework should be banned…but produced a better idea so we could choose to do homework.”

Mabel Hille

Year 7

Woodhouse Camp

The Year 7 Camp at Woodhouse is always an adventure, with students camping in tents and challenging themselves physically in uncertain conditions.

The resilience of our young people was on show, with the first camp group subjected to wet and windy conditions that didn’t dampen their enthusiasm, and though the second group enjoyed more favourable weather, all campers benefited from the rewarding experience of taking risks, building trust, and thinking creatively in a new setting.

“It was great to be able to spend time with our friends in individual tents.”

Ruby Dowd

“I really enjoyed the team building initiative activities.”

Samuel Witt

“My favourite bit of camp was having the opportunity to sit around the campfire, engaging in fun activities and learning to cook damper.”

Hugh Harris

Reflection Day

Reflection Days are an important part of the school year, giving our students time to step back from their studies, connect away from the classroom, and build stronger bonds to guide them forward.

In 2022 our Year 7s immersed themselves in the history of Mercedes College and the Mercy ethos, reflecting on The Sisters of Mercy and their legacy still present today.

“It was fun, and enjoyable to have the opportunity to reflect on the great opportunities we have at Mercedes College.”

Ned Whiting

“Catherine McAuley is very inspiring. She sacrificed a lot in her time and she is a pillar of strength in our community.”

Giselle Gray

“I liked learning about the school and how it came to be.”

Ethan Hinora

“My favourite activity was learning about Catherine McAuley. She was an inspiring lady.”

Charlotte Tibbot

“I particularly enjoyed learning about the school and its rich history on the College tour.”

Chelsea Bence

Year 8

Year 8 Arts Experience

This year around 80 Year 8 students used their collective talents to present Singin’ in the Rain Jr at the Goodwood Theatre. A fully immersive opportunity, students from the performing and visual arts electives worked across 2 Terms on costume and set design, marketing and programmes, make up and hair, as well as performance and songs.

Working as a team, these students demonstrated courage, persistence, and teamwork skills that resulted in a live show named by some audience members as the best one yet.

Performing off site for the first time also presented a new challenge for the crew, and students took to this logistical puzzle with enthusiasm for a genuine theatre experience.

Aquatics Camp

A highlight for many Middle School students, this year’s Aquatic Camp was exceptionally memorable.

The wet and windy conditions didn’t stop our Year 8 students from hitting the Murray, engaging in fun activities such as knee-boarding, water skiing and sailing. Connections between students were further strengthened by time spent camping in the rain, with high spirits bonding them for the remainder of the year.

“It was a very fun experience.”

Eliza Frinsdorf

“It helped me build confidence and form new relationships.”

Coco Pannozzo

“It pushed me out of my comfort zone.”

Zoe Bassiliadis

Year 9

Break Free & Being Boys Programmes

Our Break Free and Being Boys Programmes are a highlight on the Year 9 schedule, with students opting in for mentoring on topics about stereotypes and gender expectations in the modern world. Students were guided through developmental and contemporary challenges such as immersive discussions, visits from guest speakers, and practical activities like self defence, designed to build strong relationships with others, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

After a successful year of taking risks and being candid with each other, our Programme participants attended a 2-day camp in Douglas Scrub or Aldinga.

Through Being Boys, Year 9 students engaged in problem solving, teamwork, and solitude challenges, culminating in a campfire discussion led by participants. These young men spoke openly about their experience in the Programme, who they are now, and who they want to be, taking ownership of their treatment of others to make a positive and lasting impact on the world.

At the Break Free camp, students pushed themselves beyond their comfort zone with a soccer competition, surfing lessons, and paintball. This experience concluded with affirmations; personal notes expressing their admiration for each other’s unique qualities and impact on fellow participants.

These important Programmes provide students with a structured, judgement-free place to discuss big topics around gender, expectations, and misconceptions, while making long-lasting friendships and connections to support them into the future.

“I enjoyed setting up my cabin with my group as it made me feel closer to them. I learnt new things about my group members, and they learnt new things about me. Socialising with the other groups was also fun, especially paintball.

to know the other boys and you feel like they’re in the same situation as you in many ways. I learnt that to get out of your comfort space is healthy, to express your feelings and not to worry about others judging you.”

“I enjoyed the campfire on the final night. The entire group sat down around a campfire and, with a little help from the teachers with some guiding questions, we talked about things like what it means to go from a boy to a man and broader questions like how to treat others.”

Christian Whitwell

“In the sessions I enjoyed getting to know my group and spending time with them while we got prepared for camp. I also enjoyed getting to know Ms Hartley (our group leader), we got to see a different side of her which was fun because we don’t see that side of her in class.”

“Through Being Boys you get

Zedekiah Fielding

Emma Newton Webb

Yolanda Ruciak

Piston Cup Challenge

In Term 3 our Year 9 Home Groups turned their Growth and Personal Skills (GPS) classes into an inter-class sporting competition that challenged every student in gripball, kickball, or soccer.

Home Groups took turns setting up, umpiring, and scoring the competition, which was designed to help students show responsibility, integrity, and loyalty whilst strengthening connections with their peers.

Flinders Ranges

In Term 2 our Year 9s headed north to the Flinders Ranges enjoying a 4 day hiking camp. Students were asked to nominate a challenge level suitable to their skill, and take full responsibility for their equipment, food, and water arrangements.

Specifically designed to push students physically, socially, and emotionally, the Year 9 camp develops resilience and a stronger sense of self. Students learn to approach challenges with confidence, and strengthen their connections with peers and teachers through these challenging shared experiences.

Middle School

6BZ

FRONT ROW: Ruby Barter, Lucy Raven, Sofia Tropeano, Ivy Whiting, Erin Gibson, Ella Randall, Jordan Cumberlidge, Elodie Dippenaar

SECOND ROW: Gilbert Pronk, Mikhail Sidhwani, Molly Goldfinch, Scarlett Briggs, Zane Downes, Ian Carpenter

THIRD ROW: Dakar Safi, Ethan Bailey, Finn Proske, Charlie Coligan, Keagen Kerwin, Joshua Hicks, Hamish Fogarty

ABSENT: Mabel Hille, Ava Sargent

TEACHER: Belinda Zieleniecki (Absent)

6CO

FRONT ROW: Chloe Dyson, Connor Lam, Henry McPhail, Mikayla Haddad, Lucy Glasson, Ortensia Primavera, Lucas Zybert, Deklan Murphy, Marion Dietrich

SECOND ROW: Mitchell Chan, Benoit Gray, Caili Smith, Amelia Ciplys, Selena Martiensen, Jack Chapman, Alexander Weddle

THIRD ROW: Maddie McGarry, Marley Morgan, Christopher Cowain, Bennett Dickson, William Jenkins, Max Anderson, Jett Wang

ABSENT: Alexander Roccisano

TEACHER: Colleen O’Connell

6TB

FRONT ROW: Lily Hamlyn, Sarah Wotton, Audrey Dyson, Isobel Langman, Ava Nygaard, Isobel Fitzgerald, Chelsea Rigter, Analie Vedig

SECOND ROW: Isaac Choi, Lucas Kon, Marco Russo, Orestes Corolis, Charles Greaves, Lucas Stirling, Albie Park, Jensen Marold

THIRD ROW: Portia Cook, William Scott, Sophie Shan, Talia Cenko, Ava Waters, Isaac Wood, Maggie Robinson

ABSENT: Zara de Bruin

TEACHER: Jeff Wray, Tanya Bahnisch

7BG

FRONT ROW: Harry Bedford, Madison Childs, Nicolas Hesp, Archie Becker, Jessica Carningham, Oscar Russell, Alexander Maney, Alexandra Pink-Cook, Stirling Smith

SECOND ROW: Zara Hogarth, Alexander Kelzi, Finlay Ashmead, Briana Telford, Angelique Route, Sienna Placanica, Isaac Crittenden

THIRD ROW: Johnathon McEntee, Nicholas Burton, Ned Whiting, Michaela Lague, Harvey Chapman, Ethan Hinora, Mattis Nielsen

ABSENT: Ruby Dowd, Samuel Witt

TEACHERS: Ilinca Bocse, Caroline Guirguis

7EM

FRONT ROW: Juliette Moretti, Chelsea Bence, Giselle Gray, Saskia Kellaway, Charli Young, Jessica Mathers, Avalon Schunke, Francesca Fiocchini

SECOND ROW: Brody Norman, Charlie Gribble, Lucas Grigg, Finn Dobrowsky, Olivia Cowain, John Manos, Charlie Kelly

THIRD ROW: James Slape, Elizabeth Woods, Nicholas Hosford, Lucy Adams, Xavier Fowler, Chloe Toogood, Edie Davies

ABSENT: Hugh Harris, Tyler Harriss, Johann Ninan

TEACHER: Erin McPheat (Absent)

7JA

FRONT ROW: Lucas Mazzone, Thomas Phillips, Grace Manou, Eva Galatis, Stefan Giannias, Lucy McConnochie, Nicola Skipper, Samuel Farinola, Alexander Wiltshire

SECOND ROW: Elessia Coscarella, Imani Koo, Mia Burfield, William Catinari, Ruby Gosnell, Darby Burvill, Nate Dealtry

THIRD ROW: Dev Potdar, Jed Thompson, Charlie Goldsworthy, Saskia Toogood, Thomas Alcorn, Luca Carr

ABSENT: Kate Larkin, Scarlett Rice

TEACHER: Josh Archer

7LH

FRONT ROW: Cruz Brennan, Hayley Fuss, Toby Everett, Svetlana Bose, Tyler Stone, Lola Krstic, Adam Pivato, Evangaline Brennan, James Hage

SECOND ROW: Isla Rowat, Henry McLachlan, Matthew Whelan, Kieran Ying, Elliot Cadman, Hardy Huang, Aiden Bonney

THIRD ROW: Sebastian Nazzari, Charlotte Tibbott, Isobella Black, Daniella Lague, Jay Tregidga, Charles Lawlor

ABSENT: Alice Lee, Harry McCusker

TEACHER: Logan Hill

7PB

FRONT ROW: Ruby Beesley, Clementine Scott, Alice Thompson, Evelyn Moyle, Evie Wright, Isabella Martiensen, Nikita Philippou, Eliza Scott

SECOND ROW: Christopher Keeping, Sam Fox, Charlie Doan, Jude Hardman, Leon Piscitelli, Madeleine Boss

THIRD ROW: Archie Lees, Michael Rowe, Jared Cenko, Max Swift, Max Mignone

ABSENT: Fraser Agzarian, Natalia-Rose Arnold, James Clatworthy, Alexander Stewart-Kladianos

TEACHERS: Julia Penn, Sophie Brownwood

8DC

FRONT ROW: Zara Downes, Lucinda Furness, Eleanor Wood, Bianca Pavloudis, Sienna Norman, Ella Harvey, Neve Taylor, Mariella Haddad

SECOND ROW: Kavith Eriyagama, Harry Mills, Patrick Harvey, Alexandra Organ, Carter Gallasch, Alexander Breithaupt, Max Lewis

THIRD ROW: Will Braddy, Eamon Ford, Jack Watson, Oliver Dixon, Ted Salvemini, Monty Rutteman, Sam Doan

ABSENT: Tilly Petty

TEACHER: Daniel Caire

8KY

FRONT ROW: Eliza Frinsdorf, Alessia Rossi, Coco Pannozzo, Zoe Bassiliadis, Abbey Haskard, Annika Garbin, Eden Goodridge

SECOND ROW: Toby Yates, William Dunn, Henry Sach, Lachlan Murphy, Elliot Livingston, Charlie Temme

THIRD ROW: Qisen Wang, Keanan Strawbridge, Sebastian Nichols, Hunter Wood, Elliott Waters, Joshua Barter

ABSENT: Madelyne Belton, Carl Khouri-Revell, Mila Smolicz-van Breda

TEACHER: Kathryn Yeates

8LT

FRONT ROW: Yeon Sue Choi, Ava Farmer, Stevie Sinel, Annabelle Phillips, Isabella Golding, Zara Van der Linden, Matilda Weir, Rosie O’Neill

SECOND ROW: Caleb Lam, Oliver Gibbons, Pallas Hannan, Ava Lange, Poppy Lea, Lachlan Queale, Rocco Schirripa

THIRD ROW: Georgia Emes, Leonardo Raschella, Hamish Kennedy, Henry Briggs, Will Fenwick, Molly Kuchel

ABSENT: Violet Hille, Archie Lippis, Lucas Souter, Lucas Thomson

TEACHER: Lane Trenorden (Absent)

8SK

FRONT ROW: Adib Ibrahimi, Beatrix Hannon, Eamon O’Reilly, Imali Watkins, Kate Doyle, Alessandro Rossi, Cara Dalzotto, James Snook

SECOND ROW: Hugo Muscet, Asher Cumberlidge, Luke Raven, Thomas Stirling, Robert Powierza

ABSENT: James Bafile, Grace Bok, Archie Burton, Lily Heffernan, Grace Morton, Sofia Paul, Sebastian Roccisano, Leo Skipper

TEACHER: Sarah Kim

8TN

FRONT ROW: Grace Brereton, Alice Krupka, Claudia Paterson, Milana Russo, Ella Nankervis, Giordana Rossi, Lucy Pfitzner, Freya McBryde

SECOND ROW: Hamish Baker, Hugh Mahney, Lachlan James, Joshua Fox, Angus Kerr, Cameron Rahmat

THIRD ROW: Rowan Batra, Phoenix Philippou, Ava Barton, Lewis Ward, Max Xue

ABSENT: Archie McKenzie, Andrew Rigter, Bayley River, Amalia Schreurs

TEACHER: Tamae Ninos

9AH

FRONT ROW: Sophia Moretti, Lotta Nielsen, Tess Gallagher, Annabel Hage, Lily Gosnell, Emma Jones, Charlotte Kroeger, Annabelle Keane, Zoe Moulding

SECOND ROW: Jack McCormick, Lachlan

Estrella, Ethan Zachos, Telemachus Corolis, Jack Davies, Luca Davies, Henry Hartwig, Byron Filsell, Christian Bria

THIRD ROW: Thomas Crowe, Kai Randall, James Haskard, Fraser McConnochie, Bridie Roesler, Xavier O’Toole, Amitej Singh, Summer Hudswell

ABSENT: Madison Ash, Christian Whitwell

TEACHER: Alice Healy

9BS

FRONT ROW: Millie Park, Ciana Tang-Edwards, Lilah Humphreys, Andrew Lin, Chloe Chadwick, Emma Fox, Flynn Dyson, Gabriela Zefi, Nelly White, Arielle Lock

SECOND ROW: Samuel Glasson, Chase Stronach, Parker Myers, Taha Dehghanpour, Jaime Linnett, Isaac Lee, Max Moulding, William Vogt, Sam Mazzone

THIRD ROW: Melissa Lisle, Daniel Peake, Callum Williss, Finn Edwards, Jayden Bence, Oliver Corones, Jon-Luc Catinari, Holly Grenvold

ABSENT: Sofia Kwak, Fyn Mitchell

TEACHER: Belinda Sziller

9DV

FRONT ROW: Naomi Carpenter, Gemma Griffith, Phillip Wegiel, George Drivas, Akash

Ghimire, Isabella Boyd, Lauren Goricki

SECOND ROW: Morris Draysey, Harry Densley, Charlotte Devey, Chelsea Morgan, Jamie Bell, Jed Orbach

THIRD ROW: George Wynn, Theo Sweeney, Connor Grant, Henry Proske, James Nussio, William Nixon

ABSENT: Gina Barreto, Ethan Dwyer, Max Frankham, Samantha Gordiienko, Tess Harris, Kobe Leaver, Chloe Pierson, Austin Rice, Christian Smith, Kelly Steele

TEACHER: Damian Vahlis

9JG

FRONT ROW: Vidhi Parikh, Isabelle Lintern, Yo Yo Chan, Kiara Coscarella, Emma Williss, Daisy Wilson, Jade Clohesy, Olivia Dietrich, Alin Wu

SECOND ROW: Gabriel Patterson, Uday

Khangura, Tyrone Ikonomopoulos, Thomas Polotnianka, Alexander Manou, Hengyue Lin, Brando Giannakopoulos, Jack Rivers

THIRD ROW: Max Kafetzis, Molly Chapman, Eddy Martins, Charlie McGowan, Julian

Tisato, Layla Timbs, Elliot Owen-Brown

ABSENT: Jackson Abraham, Alex Damiani, Alannah Harriss, Mutsa Mupandawana, Stefan Pradun

TEACHER: Jimmy Grant

9LJ

FRONT ROW: James Cooper, Lara Gobec, Florence Ashley, Summer Dealtry, Scarlett

Hinora, Ruby Cramond, Emma

Newton-Webb, Yoli Ruciak, Harry Dyson

SECOND ROW: Zedekiah Fielding, Ian

Raven, James Kroeger, Teagan Trigg, Raphael

Mondol, Gemma Grenvold, Lachlan Wang, Oliver Russell

THIRD ROW: Jarvis Sibly, Angus Renfrey, Henk Pronk, Nathan Hosford, Alexander

Jermy, Kane Bence, Laikin Whittaker

ABSENT: Michael Adams, Ivy Carr, Sienna

McCusker, William McPheat, Lawson

Stevens, Danny Stewart-Kladianos

TEACHER: Lachlan Jones

Awards

Abbey Haskard Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

Alannah Harriss Year 9

Commendation Award

Albie Park Year 6

Mercy Key Award

Alexander Roccisano Year 6

SAPSASA Softball

SAPSASA Hockey

Alex&er Wiltshire Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Alexandra Pink-Cook Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Alexander Damiani Year 9

Commendation Award

Alice Lee Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Alice Thompson Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Amalia Schreurs Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Amelia Ciplys Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Amitej Singh Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Analie Vedig Year 6

SAPSASA Cross Country

SAPSASA Football

Angelique Route Year 7

Commendation Award

Annabel Hage Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Annabelle Phillips Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Annika Garbin Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Archie Lees Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Audrey Dyson Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Austin Rice Year 9

Commendation Award

Ava Waters Year 6

Commendation Award

SAPSASA Football

Ava Barton Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

State Team Athletics SA

Avalon Schunke Year 7

Commendation Award

Beatrix Hannon Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Benoit Gray Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Bianca Pavloudis Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Bridie Roesler Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Byron Filsell Year 9

Commendation Award

Callum Williss Year 9

Mercy Key Award

Cara Dalzotto Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Carl Khouri-Revell Year 8

Mercy Key Award

Charles Coligan Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

Charles Greaves Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

SAPSASA Football

Charlie Doan Year 7

Commendation Award

Charlie Gribble Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Charlotte Kroeger Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Chloe Dyson Year 6

Academic Award Semester 2

Chloe Toogood Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Chloe Chadwick Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Christian Bria Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Christian Whitwell Year 9

State Team Athletics SA

Christopher Cowain Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Claudia Paterson Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Clementine Scott Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Connor Lam Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Eamon Ford Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Eleanor Wood Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Eliza Scott

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Eliza Frinsdorf Year 8

Commendation Award

Elizabeth Woods

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Ella Harvey

Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Emma Fox

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Emma Jones

Mercy Key Award

Erin Gibson

Year 9

Year 6

SAPSASA Netball

Ethan Bailey Year 6

SAPSASA Swimming

Eva Galatis

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Evangaline Brennan Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Evelyn Moyle

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 2

Evie Wright

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 2

Finn Proske Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

Fyn Mitchell

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Gabriela Zefi Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

Gilbert Pronk Year 6

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Gina Barreto Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Giordana Rossi

Commendation Award

Year 8

Giselle Gray Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Grace Manou Year 7

Commendation Award

Grace Brereton Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Grace Morton Year 8

Commendation Award

State Team Swimming

Hardy Huang Year 7

Academic Award Semester 2

Harry Mills Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Harry Densley

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Harry Dyson

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

Harvey Chapman

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Hengyue Lin

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Henry McPhail

Commendation Award

Hunter Wood

Year 6

Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

State Team Cycling

Ian Carpenter

Mercy Key Award

Imali Watkins

Year 6

Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isaac Choi

Year 6

State Team Judo

Isaac Crittenden

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isaac Wood

Mercy Key Award

Isabella Martiensen

Year 6

Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isabella Boyd

Commendation Award

Isabelle Lintern

Year 9

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isobel Fitzgerald Year 6

Mercy Key Award

Isobel Langman

Year 6

SAPSASA Swimming

Isobel Lea Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isobella Black

Commendation Award

Ivy Whiting

Year 7

Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Jack Davies

Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

James Snook

Commendation Award

James Hage

Mercy Key Award

Year 8

Year 7

James Haskard Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

James Kroeger

Mercy Key Award

Jared Cenko

Mercy Key Award

Year 9

Year 7

Jayden Bence Year 9

Commendation Award

Jed Thompson Year 7

Academic Award Semester 2

Jensen Marold Year 6

Commendation Award

State Team

Karting Australian Champion

Cross Country Mountain Biking State Champion Road Cycling SA State Champion

Jessica Mathers Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Jia Wang Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

Johann Ninan Year 7

Commendation Award

Jordan Cumberlidge Year 6

Commendation Award

Joshua Hicks Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

SAPSASA Swimming

SAPSASA Football

Juliette Moretti Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Kavith Eriyagama Year 8

Commendation Award

Kiara Coscarella Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Lauren Goricki Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Layla Timbs Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Lewis Ward Year 8

Mercy Key Award

Lily Hamlyn Year 6

SAPSASA Swimming

Lily Gosnell Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Lola Krstic Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Lotta Nielsen Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Lucas Grigg Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Lucas Zybert Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Lucy McConnochie Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Madeline McGarry Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

Mabel Hille Year 6

Mercy Key Award

Maggie Robinson Year 6

Academic Award Semester 2

SAPSASA Athletics

SAPSASA Cross Country

SAPSASA Football

SAPSASA Netball

School Sport SA State Team Athletics (Captain)

State Team Cross Country

Mercy Key Award

Marion Dietrich Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Matilda Petty Year 8

Commendation Award

Max Swift Year 7

State Team Athletics SA

Maxwell Frankham Year 9

Mercy Key Award

Mikayla Haddad Year 6

Academic Award Semester 2

Mikhail Sidhwani Year 6

Commendation Award

SAPSASA Tennis

Mila Smolicz-van Breda Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

Mitchell Chan Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Molly Chapman Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Naomi Carpenter Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Mercy Key Award

Nicholas Burton Year 7

Commendation Award

Oliver Dixon Year 8

State Team Athletics SA

Oliver Gibbons Year 8

Commendation Award

Olivia Cowain Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Olivia Dietrich Year 9

Academic Award Semester 2

Paraskevi Hannan Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Portia Cook Year 6

SAPSASA Soccer

Rowan Batra Year 8

Commendation Award

Ruby Barter Year 6

Mercy Key Award

Ruby Beesley Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Ruby Gosnell Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Samuel Doan Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Sarah Wotton Year 6

State Team Equestrian

Sebastian Nazzari Year 7

Commendation Award

Sienna Placanica Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Sienna McCusker Year 9

Mercy Key Award

Sienna Norman Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Sofia Tropeano Year 6

SAPSASA Softball

Sophia Moretti Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Stefan Giannias Year 7

Commendation Award

Talia Cenko Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

Tess Gallagher Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Thomas Alcorn Year 7

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Thomas Stirling Year 8

Mercy Key Award

Toby Everett Year 7

Mercy Key Award

Vidhi Parikh Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Mercy Key Award

Violet Hille Year 8

Academic Award Semester 2

William Jenkins Year 6

SAPSASA Athletics

Yanqing Shan Year 6

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Yeon Sue Choi Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

State Team Judo Australian Champion

Mercy Key Award

Yolanda Ruciak Year 9

Mercy Key Award

Yunhyeon Kwak Year 9

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Zara Downes Year 8

State Team - Cricket

Zara Van der Linden Year 8

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Zoe Bassiliadis Year 8

Mercy Key Award

Zoe Moulding Year 9

Commendation Award

From the Head of Senior School

As we began the 2022 academic year, our focus for Senior School students was on adaptability; responding to change and challenges in ways that encourage us to flourish.

Our students embraced this, recognising that with their support systems around them, they could all achieve success.

An immersive experience of digital learning early in the year led to deeper reflection of how we can better support students who are challenged by face-to-face attendance, and the sharing of skill development amongst students and staff. This enabled the academic and pastoral development of our students to thrive across the Senior School.

Our teaching and support staff have been committed to building high quality relationships with students, recording learnings and challenges to gain a greater depth of knowledge about their educational experience. This, coupled with a focus on building attendance rates, highlighting the value of the IB Learner Profile and the capabilities of SACE, ultimately enhanced our students’ sense of belonging.

Students ‘stepped in’ to the Senior School in Year 10, exploring opportunities for choosing subject streams and activities that increased their agency and independence. These choices were fostered through career guidance, work experience, their Personal Learning Plan and Personal Project, and time together at camp.

Students ‘stepped up’ to Year 11 and made key academic choices to study towards the IB Diploma or SACE, refining their career aspirations with mentoring, community service and work experience, as well as building academic research skills. Further growth in personal responsibility was seen through independent, supervised study periods, and the mid-year snow trip where a high degree of trust was placed on students to remain connected and safe.

Finally, students ‘stepped out’ in Year 12, rising to the challenge to make every moment count, and work with peers and educators to meet their academic goals. This high-pressure environment was supported by seminars and retreats, where students were encouraged to consider their values and develop an understanding of respectful relationships, whether they be intimate, personal, or professional.

With a crescendo of graduation events and final assessments, our Class of 2022 enters the community as outstanding individuals with a genuine desire to make a difference on their chosen path.

Our Year Level Leaders, in collaboration with Home Group Teachers embraced the ‘steps’ of Senior School in 2022 and supported these themes with internal goals to close the loops of communication with families and focus on the small things that could improve student outcomes. I know that our young people hold them in high regard.

In fact, it is experiences such as being part of the team of teachers who met with Year 11 and Year 12 students during Term breaks to consider work drafts, practice examination techniques, and provide strategies for revision and task completion, that speak most highly to me of our commitment to helping students be the best version of themselves.

The determination of our young people, their families, and our dedicated educators has been a hallmark of 2022 for me, and I am certainly very proud to lead it.

Michael Francis Head of Senior School

The vulnerability of everyone at these retreats showed me the depth of trust and compassion in our students and staff, who truly embody the Mercy way.

Diploma Programme (DP)

In 2022 the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) optimised the philosophy of adaptability and resilience, continuing to strive for excellence through holistic learning programmes.

Our students have demonstrated the attributes of an IB learner to overcome challenges in their final years of study at Mercedes College. They have been caring to each other, principled in their approaches, and open-minded to changes in the learning landscape.

The teaching and learning philosophy of the IBO continues to focus on an inquiry approach to learning, providing students with the skills of thinking and communicating in this ever-changing world. At Mercedes College we are a community of active creative and critical thinkers, and our IB students have wielded these skills to bring about success.

I am delighted that our Year 12 IB Diploma students received a 100 per cent success rate in 2022.

In Year 11 students leveraged the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course to explore how knowledge manifests in the real world through everyday objects ranging from an athletics medal to propaganda posters. Exploring topics such as bias in scientific exploration, the ambiguity of language, and the role of evidence in establishing the truth, our Year 11 students have shown incredible passion and commitment to their studies.

Marc Whitehead IB Diploma Coordinator

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

SACE, and the relative flexibility of subject choice, has been embraced as an alternative to the IB Diploma, with many students in 2022 opting to bolster their studies with IB subjects, vocational (VET) courses, offline language studies, and even university courses.

As a school delivering a world class education with an international focus, Mercedes College develops students as global citizens through emphasis on capability of intercultural understanding.

This is more than simply learning about other cultures, with every SACE subject requiring students to investigate and reflect on perspectives, experiences, and realities other than their own. In this way, students develop a nuanced world view to help them break down complex situations and use their values to respond accordingly.

A key development in this approach has been the introduction of the SACE Religious Education curriculum: Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning, where students investigate life’s big questions and explore common ground of the world’s religions.

Moving forward our SACE curriculum will continue to evolve, with subjects focused on student agency and student-led learning on the horizon.

With a background in the Middle Years Programme and subsequent familiarity of this learning style, our students will be well positioned to excel at these new subjects.

Ben Price SACE Coordinator

From the 2022 College Captains

To my peers, you have just come to the end of your first chapter in the eternal book of your lives. Thirteen years, or, let me be more specific, 2,535 school days, of hard work, good times, bad times, stress, nerves, and enthusiasm have finally concluded. Now it is time for us to turn the page and start a new chapter guided by ourselves, visiting places we have always dreamt of, and studying what we want to learn. Whether that’s medicine, engineering, law, or a trade, it doesn’t matter; what matters is that you are doing what you are passionate about.

Moments like the countless Sports Days, Swimming Carnivals, Junior School Discos, Middle and Senior School Socials, Fun Runs, and the Year 8 Musical will all be things I will cherish forever, and I’m sure most, if not all of you, will too. How could I forget the several occasions when we were crammed into a supposedly three-man tent after a long day of activities? Those camps were sometimes a pain and frustrating; however, they are some of my favourite memories because I was surrounded by all of you.

I will always have the pleasure of saying that each of you hold a special place in my heart, and I will never forget you or the countless memories we have shared. Thank you for coming along with me on this incredible journey. I feel so privileged being able to call myself a Mercedes College graduate of the Class of 2022 alongside you all.

Eric Penna

We live in a world where over 58 million children have no access to a primary school education, let alone high school and university. We are fortunate to not only receive an education, but we experience learning of an extremely high standard. There is no doubt that this can be well and truly attributed to the teaching staff and community we are a part of here at Mercedes College.

We have the privilege of opportunity to choose our syllabus, whether that be IB or SACE, we have a wide variety of subject selections, and a great array of extra-curricular activities, but above all else we have a dedicated teaching team who go the extra mile for us. We have teachers who sit through hours and hours of maths club so that we can get the best grade possible in our next test, or language teachers who stay back before and after school to practise speaking with us.

On behalf of every student graduating today, thank you to every teacher, every staff member, anyone who has had a role in the years we have been at school. Because none of us would be graduating without you.

Abigail Ranford

As I reflect on the year of 2022, I think of how our greatest memories are made with our favourite people: our friends, 142 extraordinary individuals who have experienced every high, every low, and every in-between with each other by their sides. With compassion, determination, loyalty and wit, this group: the cohort of ’22, know that our experiences lived at Mercedes College will stay with us forever.

As we take these next few steps into our futures, we remember the foundations we have laid, the memories we have made, and the people who have shaped us. Every laugh, and every cry, every smile, every Monday morning, Friday GPS, Café closure, camp or tucky line that we have spent together has contributed to the people we are today.

Now that we have reached the finale and begin to say goodbye to the yellow and green, I hope to remind you that there is a difference between goodbye and letting go, and I don’t think any of us will have left Mercedes College having truly let go of the friendships we hold ever so dearly.

But if it had been easy to leave, it wouldn’t have been worth it.

Amelie Finnimore

At the beginning of my College Captain journey I stood before you all and quoted Albert Einstein: “strive not to be of success, but rather to be of value”. Twelve months on and, as our year draws to a close, I feel confident these words have had significant meaning. Thirteen years ago, our families were preparing us for our first ever day of school. Over that time considerable changes have occurred: hairstyles, friends, and many have experienced more than one school. Out of all this our one constant has been family.

Family for each one of us means something entirely different, but the way I see it, here at Mercedes we are all one big family. Having our family to support us during the most challenging year of our lives, has made Year 12 more achievable.

Take the time to manifest your appreciation to your families for all the sacrifices they have made for you over the recent years. Show appreciation to our families who have provided us with an education for the past 13 years, endured the elements on weekends at sport, and sacrificed sleep for the persuaded late night ‘Uber commutes’, and were there for you during your highs and lows.

Without them, none of this would ever have been possible.

Jack Braddy

Senior School Leaders

Senior School SRC

FRONT ROW: Violet Salvemini, Angelle

Miles, Ellie Zizikos, Elka Briggs, Sophia

McArthur, Madeline Wyman, Sannawar

Sandhu, Rani Mulvaney

SECOND ROW: Chloe Dowd, Benji

Hughes, Matthew Dachs, Sobi Kwak, Vaughn Brereton, Sara Elleway

THIRD ROW: Lucia Fiocchini, Konrad

Kawecki, Eamon Sibly, James Xing, Eugenia Fiocchini, Ava Heggie

Year 12 SRC Executives

FRONT ROW: Zoe Kroeger, Abigail

Ranford, Sienna James, Amelie

Finnimore, Maisie Aitken

SECOND ROW: Eric Penna, Jordan

Lewis, Max Damiani, Lachlan Scherer, William Griffin

Social Justice Leaders

Isabel Pena Negrette, Elio Tisato

ABSENT: Charlotte Sorell

Year 11-12 International Student Leaders

Nicole Tan, Samantha Chan, Januarius Lo, Luke Wang, Ivan Du, Khem Moolsarn

Year 12 SMP Leaders

Montanna Sturnela, Sienna James, Kiara Cenko, Jake Tipper

TEACHER: Stephen Heuzenroeder

Year 12 Student Mentors (SMP)

FRONT ROW: Rosie Lewis, Abigail

Ranford, Sara Tilbrook, Josetta Travers, Isabelle Stein, Zoe Kroeger, Grace Kemish, Imogen Clark, Montanna Sturnela

SECOND ROW: Sophie Lando, Jake

Tipper, Sydney O’Connor, Amelie O’Toole, William Heath, Kiara Cenko, Eric Penna

THIRD ROW: Maisie Aitken, Marianna De Tullio, Raffael Raschella, Sienna James, Tayla Willoughby, William Griffin, Lily Walsh-Brien

FOURTH ROW: Jessica Corones, Jordan

Lewis, Patrick Case, Targe Sibly, Jack Kirkwood, Stella Mulvaney

ABSENT: Jack Braddy, Molly Charlton, Thomas Gregory, Patrick Hall, Charlotte

Sorell, Isaac Weddle

TEACHER: Stephen Heuzenroeder

Year 10

Students had a year full of rich experiences as they began to ‘Step In’ to the Senior School.

Highlights of 2022 included student work experience, the Study Thinking Extension Programme Mimili Trek, Year 10 camp, Personal Project, Personal Learning Programme (PLP), and assessment week. These events have helped shape an holistic development of our students, leaving them well-prepared to take on Year 11.

Personal Learning Programme (PLP)

Year 10 students this year undertook the PLP, completing a range of tasks designed to guide decisions around possible career paths and the learning needed to get there.

Through an aptitude test facilitated by BDO, students were provided suggested career pathways that suited their skills and interests. They also benefited from career mentoring sessions with old scholars to explore the lived experiences of study and career progression to inform their decisions about their futures.

A week of work experience saw students enter a wide range of workplaces both locally and interstate, giving them further opportunities to explore possible career paths. This experience developed self-management skills, maturity, independence, and self-confidence, all helpful strengths in whatever field they eventually choose.

A final stop on their PLP journey, Year 10 students were supported by old scholars and parents, who conducted a series of ‘mock interviews’ to replicate the job application process. Students investigated the elements of a well-written resume, and attended their ‘job interviews’ further strengthening their confidence and communication skills.

Leaders Innovative Thinkers Workshop

Mid-year, Year 10 students represented Mercedes College at the Youth Innovators Summit, exploring innovative thinking principles shared by Nicole Dyson, Founder and CEO of Future Anything. By collaborating with students from across Adelaide, they explored ways to build health and wellbeing amongst their peers, attributes, perfectly aligned to the IB Learner Profile, later shared to provide opportunities for change in a number of community projects.

Reflection Day

For their Reflection Day in 2022, Year 10 students focused on ways to be of service to others.

A key feature of this experience was gathering donated items into care packages for Louise Place, a centre supporting young mothers without support networks.

An extraordinary volume of items were donated by our generous families, and our students took great pride in being able to give their care packages to the team at Louise Place.

“Our year has been so full of positive learning experiences that we actually forgot the school year began in lockdown with online learning. Beginning the year without being able to feed off each other’s enthusiasm was difficult, but as Mercedes College students do – we adapted and found ways to be successful in the face of a new challenge.”

Jordan Moulding

“I learned about teamwork on my camp. We had to trust one another when belaying and climbing, so teamwork was really important and improved each

In the first half of 2022, our entire Year 10 student group headed across the state for an immersive camp experience.

In their chosen camp groups, students took on fishing, surfing, kayaking, biking, rock climbing, and sailing, having a wonderful time learning new skills in unfamiliar territory.

Each camp presented participants with a fear of the unknown, personal challenges, and practical obstacles to navigate alongside their peers.

Every fish caught or wave ridden acted as a reminder to students that if they support each other, under the guidance of their dedicated teachers, they can be successful at anything.

Year 10 Camp is in many ways a perfect metaphor for the whole year.

“The most memorable experience for me was a night when a group of us stood around the fire talking and singing songs. It was an enjoyable experience just bonding as a group.”

Tristan Austin

“My most memorable experience would have to be when we were surfing and there was a pod of dolphins that came through.”

Alex Varley

day.”

Elise Quinton

“The stone weir was a challenging and nervous experience, but I felt a sense of accomplishment and pride when I completed it.”

Om Potdar

“On the second day when we were fishing off the jetty, there were so many fish that you could see them in the water below you. On that day almost everyone caught a fish.”

Alanna Schirripa

“Our boom came off during our first sail. There was a lot of panic and we were concerned that the boat was going to tip over, but we refocused, thought our way through the situation, and later we were able to laugh about our experience.”

Laura Seach and Quisha Branajaya Camp

“Camps are always something that scares everyone a little bit but turns out being one of the best highlights from the year. It’s an opportunity to be away from technology and spend 3 days with your friends doing something you love, or learn to love.”

Claire Davies

Year 11

Snow Trip 2022

In July, 75 Year 11 students and staff took to the slopes of Mount Hotham, Victoria, for the keenly anticipated 2022 Snow Trip. Good conditions and great company saw all participants enjoy their time on the mountain, as students learned new skills on skis and boards, whilst others perfected their craft.

It was an unforgettable bonding experience for these students in the midst of a busy year.

State Level Student Representation

Year 11 student, Sannawar Sandhu, was this year accepted to join the inaugural South Australian Student Representative Council, convened by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Dr Helen Connelly (Mercedes College Class of 1979).

Sanna attended a summit in May with representatives from around the State and brought her perspective to this important group.

“It was really good to do something new with people you don’t always spend time with. It was a great environment to do this, as we experienced the mountain with others of a similar skill level.”

Mia Tuhou-King

“It was an excellent experience meeting new people and our local Member of Parliament. Hopefully we will begin campaigning our ideas soon, and we aim to explore how to build further support for the mental health education of young people.”

Sannawar Sandhu

Student Service

Our Year 11 Leaders are fast building a tradition through their support of the Variety Club of South Australia at their annual Picnic at the Zoo.

A unique day reserved for children and families supported by the Variety Club, 6 of our students engaged guests with compassion and respect, helping many young people enjoy this calendar highlight.

An excellent example of students living our Mercy Keys in the community.

Knowledge is power

Paul Dillon, Director and Founder of DARTA, visited our Senior School students again in 2022 to speak openly and candidly of personal responsibility around drugs and alcohol.

Using contemporary data and examples, Paul’s messages focus on care for peers, strategies for harm reduction, and careful forward planning, and his no-nonsense approach captured the close attention of our young people.

This year’s critical topics included gambling and vaping, the newest emerging risks for adolescents, and Paul’s delivery again left students empowered to learn more.

Retreat

The Year 11 Retreat ventured to new territory in 2022, taking place at the West Beach Sailing Club for a ‘Living Water’ experience.

Students reflected on their personal journeys, using this awareness to share what they would need to create cohesion for the final years at Mercedes College.

“He’s not telling us not to go out and have fun, but we’re being taught how to do it safely. We were certainly made aware of the dangers alcohol and drugs have on decision-making.”

William Goss

“It was cool being able to interact with people dressed as Variety SA mascots, and it was clear we had notable impact on the children’s experiences.”

Lucy Thompson

“It was a day for students to forget about our daily lives and participate in sharing our ‘rivers of life’ with others in a free, relaxed environment.”

Eamon Sibly

Year 12

Junior School Buddies

The education received during Year 12 extends well beyond the academic, striving to help students prepare for life beyond the College gates. In addition to learning about healthy relationships, setting goals, and effective organisation skills, our Year 12s learn to ground themselves by interacting with our Junior School students.

Relationships with students in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are formed by spending time in their world: playing, drawing, creating, building, and reading. Year 12s witness the natural divergent thinking we see in young children and feel a genuine release from their often stressful workloads, leaping into their roles without inhibition.

In acknowledgement of the bonds formed through this programme, buddies are present at the final Year 12 Mass, where waves, hugs, and high-fives are exchanged, and our Junior School students farewell their big friends one last time.

It is a special and significant connection that is only made possible by our valued Reception to Year 12 structure.

Year 12 Retreat

Students took part in a retreat to build the cohort’s bond.

“The Retreat was a fantastic experience for me, and a great opportunity to take a step back from our studies. It was also a chance for every one of us to rekindle bonds which may have decayed. Throughout the Retreat the opportunity to connect more with members of my cohort, who I may not have had a deep relationship with, was fantastic. Overall, the highlight for me was the approach of every member of the cohort towards this Retreat. With a tangible feeling of the year level being closer after this experience, Retreat was a major success.”

William Griffin

“I loved every minute. I loved how kind everyone was and that there was no judgement in showing our emotions. I would do it all again in a heartbeat because it made me realise how much I appreciate everyone, that I should not take for granted what I have, and to make the most of the rest of the year together.”

Maisie Aitken

“Going into the Retreat I wasn’t too sure about what to expect and whether I would like it. However, to say it was beneficial would be an understatement. The experience opened my eyes to so many things, and it has helped me to realise certain things about close relationships in my life and how to mend or make them better. It was an experience that I never would have done, but it was so beneficial.”

William Heath

“I really enjoyed this year’s Retreat, it made me get to know my classmates better. My favourite activity was the card game that staff took us to play, even some classmates who have never chatted with me communicated in this card game. I haven’t had enough time in two days and I wish there were more events like this.”

Yinuo Tan

Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony

Today we acknowledge your achievements and celebrate your accomplishments, and herald the next chapter in your beautiful, young lives.

This is the start of your journey, and you have much to look forward to.

Having seen just a glimpse of what each of you are capable of, you will, each of you in your own way, help make the world a better place. You will always be welcome at Mercedes College.

Andrew Balkwill - Principal’s Address

“Academically you have given your all, achieving your best.”

“You are creative, with talent that enthrals and delights, be that through visual art, performance, or musicianship.”

“In sporting contests, you have performed to the highest levels –admirably – never chasing success at the expense of fair play.”

Class of 2022 Graduation Ball

Year 12 Leader Address - Holly Potter

You are a community with a deep sense of loyalty to each other. You stand up for each other, you support each other, you celebrate each other, you affirm each other, you welcome new ideas, you call out poor behaviour, you take ownership of things that are important. You stand up and drive change.

Every event this year fostered togetherness and created lasting memories. You partied, you danced, you sang, you cried – you flourished.

With your hearts on your sleeves and an unashamed ownership of who you were…you made it.

The contribution you have made to the College is significant, diverse, and spans many years. You have all become part of the fabric of our community.

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International Student Programme (ISP)

Student Experiences

Alin Wu was this year able to meet her friends and teachers in person, after studying with Mercedes College online from China for 2 years. She excels in her studies alongside her peers, and was promoted to Extension Mathematics.

After a year of online study with Mercedes College from Hong Kong, Samantha Chan joined us on campus this year to begin SACE. She embraced her learning and the curriculum extension activities available, including surfing and beach days with friends, plus a long weekend with her host family visiting the Eyre Peninsula. She even shucked her own oysters for dinner!

Younger international students, in Year 9 and Year 10, enjoyed an active year participating in outdoor education programmes, camps and retreats, all of which have given them great tales to share with family at home.

“I was sad that I was unable to go home in the holidays, however I had a great time enjoying beach activities.”

Samantha Chan

“We have to do so many practice problems in Mathematics daily!”

Alin Wu

“Sailing was fun, and it was really more fun in the rainy weather!”

Ivan Du

“Adventure! I have seen so much and had so many great times in the Australian outback studying outdoor education.”

Forrest Zhang

Continued International Excellence

In 2022 Mercedes College won StudyTravel

Secondary School Award for excellence in Australia or New Zealand for the second consecutive year.

A peer-voted award, this acknowledgement celebrates our position as an outstanding international school for consideration by families from across the globe.

Hosting international students at Mercedes College is rewarding for them, and enriches the learning environment for all students.

Pictured above with our awards: Jenny (Korea), Forrest (China), and Taha (Iran)

Growing Global Connections

Enrolments into our International Student Programme increased in 2022, with 31 international students joining us from 11 countries as diverse as Thailand, Iran, Germany, and Papua New Guinea. We also have 16 external students studying English in Adelaide in preparation for joining us on campus.

Mid-year our team visited Vietnam to talk with Education Agents and Australian Trade Commission personnel, and attended an Agents Workshop to share information about what makes Mercedes College a great opportunity for international students.

Representatives also visited 2 schools in Vietnam and arranged a connection between our Year 5 and Year 6 classes with students at Vietschool Pandora Primary School, who collaborated on academic topics via Zoom.

Outside the Classroom

Outdoor Education

The Outdoor Education Programme at Mercedes College enables senior students to develop their resilience whilst practising peer leadership, active learning, and contingency planning. As an added benefit, they also experience some amazing locations across our beautiful state.

Activities such as kayaking, sailing, and bushwalking, enables students to transfer their skills from the classroom to the outdoors, developing attributes of the IB Learner Profiles and SACE Capabilities in our natural environment.

In 2022 our Outdoor Education participants demonstrated a wide variety of talents in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and analysis, perfectly complementing their learning inside the classroom.

MC8: Fostering Entrepreneurs

Daisy Dogs, a pet visit and dog walking service in the local area, was born this year out of our entrepreneurial programme, MC8.

Our enthusiastic and creative participants investigated what local needs were not being met and determined that a growing pet service requirement was the ideal opportunity for them.

Using market research and customer interviews, the group established Daisy Dogs and commenced marketing their unique selling points to the community.

25 Years Visiting Mimili

Our Study Thinking Extension Programme (STEP) offers a unique opportunity for students to make the journey to the APY Lands and connect with the Aboriginal community of Mimili. The 2022 Trek marked 25 years of this remarkable relationship. A highlight for many graduates, the Trek helps students redefine how they see themselves, as well as deepening their understanding of First Nation culture and the generational concerns being discussed and progressed by Aboriginal leaders today.

I feel I have personally matured from partaking in this trek.

I grew my intercultural and ethical understanding of the Mimili culture, and developed skills, behaviours and attitudes that enable me to appreciate and respect different cultures.

Jordan Moulding

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Senior School

10CB

FRONT ROW: Freya Dunn, Matilda Barter, Lucien Della Porta, Bowen Zhang, Lola Haegi, Oliver Clements, Oscar Harvey, Charlie McAlister, Abigail Furness

SECOND ROW: Bailey Carningham, Reuben De Tullio, Talon McLachlan, Tom Willis, Jack Kelly, Felix Fenton, Cooper Dawson, Elsie Burvill

ABSENT: Sebastian De Savi, Hamish Langman, Nishanth Adityaa Sivakumar

TEACHER: Chris Bartlett

10LS

FRONT ROW: Kiara Pierce, Madeline Wyman, Coco Taylor, Alexandra Goldsworthy, Ruby Bok, Sara Elleway, Madison Telford

SECOND ROW: Ryan Schuurmans, Thomas Hartley, Lachlan Stanley, Tyler Cumberlidge

THIRD ROW: Sophie Emes, Xavier Wright, Miles Paul, Jack Sargent, William Mathwin

ABSENT: Chloe Dowd, Laura Head, Ella Hull, Nikolas Marciano, Jackson May, Archer Schunke

TEACHER: Liza Siviour

10MR

FRONT ROW: Asia Colombi, Camille Robertson, Jordan Moulding, Kenisha MacDonald, Madelaine Pike, Quisha Branajaya, Ines Boehm

SECOND ROW: Om Potdar, Ethan Sunners, Oscar Vogt, Pun Lap Tsui, Louis Kellaway, Douglas Rigter, Nicholas Maney

THIRD ROW: William Stein, Armand Legutko-Neretti, Eugenia Fiocchini, Alex Varley, Marcus Quarisa

ABSENT: KK Chan, Angelie Ho, Anouk McCusker, Sophie Rice

TEACHER: Martin Richards

10NG

FRONT ROW: Jazmin Baker, Lilly Tregilgas, Rani Mulvaney, Laura Seach, Mya Mignone, Loren Roberts, Elka Briggs, Emma Ielasi, Ella Riggs

SECOND ROW: Benji Hughes, James Bedford, Carlos Romeo, Benjamin Chisholm, Henry Polasek, Hudson Kelly, Macey Lange, Tristan Austin

ABSENT: Ella Densley, Izabella River, Harry Silvestri, Jemma Wigley

TEACHER: Natalie Goodair

10SH

FRONT ROW: Violet Salvemini, Angelle Miles, Sienna Peters, Elise Clatworthy, Ava Heggie, Allana Schirripa, Ellie Zizikos, Elise Quinton

SECOND ROW: David Sorell, Thomas

Gerace, Josiah Ninan, Ben Fox, Claire Davies, Max Galatis, Hugo Gray-Combe

THIRD ROW: Deacon Stronach, Xavier Nichols, Luka Muscet, Charles Finnimore, Konrad Kawecki, Wil Yeates, Simon Aylward

TEACHER: Sarah Hartlett (Absent)

10WG

FRONT ROW: Laura Fitzgerald, Jenny Seo, Isla Murphy, Alexis O’Mahony, Isabella Hannon, Lily Braddy, Ava McEntee, Paris Needs

SECOND ROW: Sam Van der Linden, William Hannan, Thomas Jenkins, Joshua Temme, Josh Button, Jackson Baker

THIRD ROW: Forest Zhang, Isaiah Faddoul, Oliver Courvoisier, Seamus Robinson, Ivan Du

ABSENT: Lachlan Pierson, Chloe Wright

TEACHER: Werner Geldenhuys

11CL

FRONT ROW: Ashley Lannan, Elise Fitzgerald, Eleanor Auricht, Gabrielle Mahney, Alyssa Cox, Eliza Gerace, Lana Mikati, Lucy O’Neill

SECOND ROW: Lily Cendak, Lily Duncan, Isabel Roesler, Sam Andonas, Sobi Kwak, Lucy Thompson, Violet Pye, Samantha Chan

THIRD ROW: Matthew Dachs, Henry Frinsdorf, Jedd Ward, Emanuel Borg, Luke Nankervis, Zachary Callaghan, Max Lintern

ABSENT: Noah Chlanda, Sophie Seal, James Xing

TEACHER: Chen Liu

11DM

FRONT ROW: Isabella Rosemond-D’Aloia, Abigail Paterson, Yoo Jung Choi, Charlotte Gibbons, Alice Golding, Imogen Hartley, Sabrina Turner, Bridget Crowe

SECOND ROW: Edmund Lee, Matthew Ziesing, Sophie Mansell, Joshua Brown, Sophie Drewe, Samuel Taverna, Aidan Ying

THIRD ROW: Laura Spicer, Matteo McCaul, William Cash, William McCormick, Rohan Cuthbert, Amelia Owen-Turner

ABSENT: Esme Kitching, Mia Tuhou-King, Josanta Ennmee Baho Wanane

TEACHER: Dharma Moerman

11MH

FRONT ROW: Ashlee An, Madaleine Box, Isabella Barton, Sophie Polotnianka, Sophia McArthur, Grace Ielasi, Lily Dyson, Ella Farmer

SECOND ROW: Billy Wilson, Katrina Lai, Lucia Fiocchini, Noah Zandona, Darcy Palmer, Olivier Pike, Paris Young

THIRD ROW: Noah Wahabzada, Daniel Cramond, Lachlan Fox, Harry Manolopoulos, Michael Owen-Turner, Eamon Sibly

ABSENT: Jazmine Deans, Michaela Scardigno

TEACHER: Murray Head (Absent)

11OH

FRONT ROW: Bhaanvi Mishra, Alexia Piscitelli, Rebecca Brayley, Lucinda Griffin, Ella Peake, Talia Sajkov, Carol Khalil

SECOND ROW: Ian Lee, Harper Brown, Vaughn Brereton, Matt Yee, Poppy Willis, Sienna Taylor

THIRD ROW: Holly Goode-Smith, Deegan Dealtry, William Goss, Liam Andonas, Tori Leaver

ABSENT: Matthew Frost, Liam Jermy, Aidan Langman, Samson Ranford, Sannawar Sandhu

TEACHER: Oriana Harris

11PA

FRONT ROW: Annesly Lim, Caitlyn Salmon, Angelina Knight, Emma Shute, Millie

McCarthy, Clementine Miller, Ella Lee,Violet Patterson, Charlotte Cooper

SECOND ROW: Chloe Tarasenko, Luke

Roberts, Daniel Pihir, Hayley Rungie, AJ Inglese, Thomas Potter

ABSENT: Jah Arnold, Daniel Bruzzone, Max Burton, Sienna Greatrex, Tom Kuchel, Aiden Park, Floyd Salt, Renee Trouptsis

TEACHER: Pamela Alexopoulos

11PL

FRONT ROW: Eleana Perre, Jessica Pfeiler, Eloise Perin, Grace McGowan, Mia Lloyde, Anika Androvic, Claire Warburton

SECOND ROW: Maniah Griffiths, Phoebe

Holliday, Xavier Conway, Lachlan Priest, Kai Gruberlind, Alice Kennedy

THIRD ROW: Cameron Niblett, Anna Nussio, Lachlan Hamlyn, Amin Hassanshahi, Jessica Blight, Liam Frew

ABSENT: James Howlett, Joseph Ianniello, Layla Kinnane, Henry McPheat, Charlie Stevens, Ruby Wallis

TEACHER: Patrick Lim

12JD

FRONT ROW: Scarlett Ashley, Molly Charlton, Sophia Giannaros, Claudia Colangelo

SECOND ROW: Ella Walters, Monika Mezic, Luka Orbach, Charlie McArthur, Charlie Tan, Ned Starr, Patrick Hall, Patrick Case, Jack Braddy, Jack Kirkwood, William Griffin, Harry Faulkner, Raffael Raschella, Evan Lange

ABSENT: Sophie Lando, Amelie O’Toole, Sophia Perez

TEACHER: Jason De Luca

12RC

FRONT ROW: Charli Faehrmann, Annalise Psevdos, Isabella Shakib, Lauren Clatworthy

SECOND ROW: Thomas Hughes, Ethan Bateman, Sydney O’Connor, Sienna James, Georgia Devey, Benjamin Goldsworthy, Januarius Lo, Thomas Lawlor, Zack Chen, Bob Wu, Georgia Nelson, Tayla Willoughby, Jack Howard, Joshua Whelan, Ollie Cullinan

ABSENT: Clancy Cvetko, Max Damiani, Sinead Leahy, Rodger Luomeng, Liam Mazik

TEACHER: Rohan Cheong

12RS

FRONT ROW: Sara Tilbrook, Gabrielle Lee, Isabel De Rosa, Sarah Snook, Jenna Seach, Kyra Kerwin, Charlotte Sorell

SECOND ROW: Jake Steele, David Wegiel, Harry Selinis, Foti Ntafillis, Oliver Canale, Eric Penna, Nicholas Polischko, Hayden Howard, Targe Sibly, Rylan Ford, Lachlan Mowbray, Jordan Lewis, Ethan Hamlyn, Cuinn Kemp

ABSENT: Kiara Cenko, Adrien Hanic, Keeley Paech, Katarina Samaras

TEACHER: Rebecca Sharpe

12SL

FRONT ROW: Sara Rahmat, Nicole Tan, Khem Moolsarn, Viola Lai, Maddie Edwards, Elly Albertini, Isabelle Stein, Zoe Kroeger

SECOND ROW: Madeline Sharp, Georgia

Leek, Jake Tipper, Skye Fenton, Jack

Hudswell, Alexander Estrella, Thomas Ditillo, Chris An, Jasmine Worrell, Elio Tisato, Thomas Bateman, William Heath

ABSENT: Vlad Gordiienko, Hamish McKenzie, Nathan Pradun, Anastazia Trouptsis

TEACHER: Sandy Lee

12SM

FRONT ROW: Imogen Clark, Emerson MacDougall, Montanna Sturnela, Eva Cutone, Olivia Connelly, Grace Kemish, Lara Fox, Harriet Milne, Maisie Aitken

SECOND ROW: Georgina Harvey, Amelie

Finnimore, Samara Lock, Samuel Hurley, Lachlan Scherer, Jameson O’Broin, Zackary

Kafetzis, Liam Owen-Turner, Thomas Gregory, Ziggy Taylor, Lars Polasek, Joshua McGarry, Luke Burton

ABSENT: Sophie Kennedy, Abigail Ranford

TEACHER: Sean Moffat

12TH

FRONT ROW: Sofia Schiller, Rosie Lewis, Aniella De Savi, Isabel Pena Negrette, Amelie Fenwick, Marianna De Tullio, Lily Walsh-Brien

SECOND ROW: Dominic Perre, Jack

Dawson, Bilal Mustafa, Isaac Weddle, Lloyd

Draysey, Luke Wang, Patrick Ceccato, Harry Rogers, Jett Bernardi, Stella Mulvaney, Lauren Williss, Jessica Corones, Olivia Sampson

ABSENT: Anthony Ho, Emily Seal, Sascha

Spoor, Josetta Travers

TEACHER: Thu Hoang

Awards

Abigail Furness Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Abigail Paterson Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Abigail Ranford Year 12

Academic Award Economics HL

Academic Award Spanish

Mercy Key Award

Alexia Piscitelli Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Alexis O’Mahony Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Alice Golding Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Alyssa Cox Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Amelia Owen-Turner Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Amelie Finnimore Year 12

Academic Award Business Management HL

Academic Award Biology SL

Angelle Miles Year 10

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

AJ Inglese Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Aniella De Savi Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Anika Androvic Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Anna Nussio Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Benjamin Hughes Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Benjamin Hughes Year 12

Outstanding Leadership Award

Billy Wilson Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Charles Tan Year 12

Academic Award Physics

Charlotte Sorell Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Academic Award Chemistry HL

Mercy Key Award

Chloe Dowd Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Chloe Tarasenko Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Claire Warburton Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Clancy Cvetko Year 12

Academic Award English

Douglas Rigter Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Edmund Lee

IB Learner Profile Award

Year 11

Eleanor Auricht Year 11

Academic Award Semester

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Elise Quinton

Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Elise Fitzgerald

Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Eliza Gerace Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Ella Densley Year 10

Academic Award Semester 2

Elly Albertini

Year 12

Academic Award English

Academic Award Essential Mathematics

Emily Seal Year 12

Academic Award English

Esme Kitching

Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Evan Lange Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Mercy Key Award

Georgia Devey Year 12

Academic Award English Literary Studies

Georgina Harvey Year 12

Academic Award Biology HL

Academic Award Mathematics Applications & Interpretations SL

Academic Award English A HL

Academic Award Visual Art HL

Academic Award Anticipated Indonesian

Academic Award Psychology SL

Grace Ielasi Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Grace McGowan Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Hamish McKenzie Year 12

Academic Award Accounting

Harper Brown Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Harriet Milne Year 12

Academic Award English

Harry Faulkner Year 12

Academic Award General Mathematics

Hayden Howard Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Imogen Clark Year 12

Academic Award Modern History

Ines Boehm Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Isabella Shakib Year 12

Academic Award Psychology HL

Isabelle Stein Year 12

Academic Award French SL

Academic Award English A HL

Mercy Education Award

Jack Howard Year 12

Academic Award English

Jake Steele Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Jasmine Worrell Year 12

Academic Award Psychology

Ji Hyo An Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Jordan Moulding Year 10

Academic Award Semester 2

Jordan Lewis Year 12

Academic Award English

Academic Award Religion Studies

Academic Award Physical Education

Joseph Ianniello Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Joshua Brown Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Josiah Ninan Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Kiara Cenko Year 12

Academic Award Biology

Lachlan Scherer Year 12

Academic Award English

Lara Fox Year 12

Academic Award Stage 2 Essential English

Laura Seach Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Lauren Clatworthy Year 12

Academic Award Mathematical Methods

Academic Award Psychology

Academic Award Physics

Liam Owen-Turner Year 12

Academic Award Nutrition

Lily Duncan Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Lily Dyson Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Lok Ting Lai Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Louis Kellaway Year 10

Academic Award Semester 2

Lucy Thompson Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Luke Burton Year 12

Academic Award Accounting

Academic Award General Mathematics

Luke Wang Year 12

Academic Award English B SL

Madison Telford Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Maisie Aitken Year 12

Academic Award English

Maniah Griffiths Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Marcus Quarisa Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Marianna De Tullio Year 12

Academic Award English

Academic Award Psychology

Academic Award Society and Culture

Academic Award Drama

Matilda Barter Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Mercy Key Award

Matthew Dachs Year 11

Mercureans Award

Matthew Ziesing Year 11

Academic Award Semester 2

Mia Lloyde Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Mia Tuhou-King Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Michael Owen-Turner Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Molly Charlton Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Ned Starr Year 12

Academic Award Mathematical Methods

Academic Award Specialist Mathematics

Academic Award English

Academic Award Physics

Olivia Connelly Year 12

Academic Award Physical Education

Olivia Sampson Year 12

Academic Award Life and Faith

Academic Award Visual Art HL

Om Mangesh Potdar Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Pun Lap Tsui Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Quisha Branajaya Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Raffael Raschella Year 12

Mercy Key Award

Rosie Lewis Year 12

Academic Award Visual Art

Reuben De Tullio Year 10

Mercy Key Award

Rylan Ford Year 12

Academic Award Physics

Academic Award Religion Studies

Academic Award Mathematical Methods

Samson Ranford Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Mercy Key Award

Sannawar Sandhu Year 11

Mercy Key Award

Sara Elleway Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Sara Tilbrook Year 12

Mercy Key Award

Sarah Snook Year 12

Academic Award Religion Studies

Academic Award Psychology

Academic Award English

Sascha Spoor Year 12

Academic Award Business Management SL

Sienna Taylor Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Simon Aylward Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Sophie Lando Year 12

Academic Award English Literary Studies

Stella Mulvaney Year 12

Academic Award General Mathematics

Academic Award Life and Faith

Thomas Ditillo Year 12

Mercy Key Award

Thomas Hughes Year 12

Academic Award English

Academic Award Modern History

Academic Award Legal Studies

Tristan Austin Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Vaughn Brereton Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

Mercy Key Award

Viola Lai Year 12

Academic Award Nutrition

Academic Award English B SL

William Stein Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

William Cash Year 11

Academic Award Semester 1

William Hannan Year 10

Mercy Key Award

William Goss Year 11

Mercy Key Award

Xavier Wright Year 10

Academic Award Semester 1

Academic Award Semester 2

The Arts

From the Head of Arts Faculty

This discipline supports and enhances all other areas of study by teaching creative problem solving and flexible thinking.

Hypotheses, experiments, and analyses are not limited to mathematics or science. Our Arts students carry out these function too, using colour theory, movement, emphasis, balance, tone, melody, harmony, rhythm and aesthetics. Every Arts project is a new opportunity for problem solving and experimentation.

Across the faculty our students have again excelled in the areas of visual arts, music, drama and dance, sharing their ideas and passions with the wider College community.

Their ability to show vulnerability in sharing their projects demonstrates their nature as risk takers, pushing the boundaries of their comfort zone to reach their ultimate potential. It also broadens the thinking of those exposed to the Arts, giving peers opportunities to reflect and contemplate new ways of approaching their own challenges.

History shows us that Art in all its forms helps shape our understanding of a time period, from ways of communicating, to technological advancement, and I am certain that our Mercedes College students will use their creative thinking to help shape their futures and the futures of those around them.

Loretta Bowshall-Freeman Head of

Arts Faculty

I am certain that our Mercedes College students will use their creative thinking to help shape their futures and the futures of those around them.

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“I now know how hard it really is to create a clay monster and make it look amazing.”

Visual Arts

SALA 2022

From Year 1 to Year 10, art and design classes across the College submitted works to exhibit online as part of the annual South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA).

Students explored colour, mediums, and purpose in art and design, developing a range of works spanning literature, wellbeing, textiles, signage, ceramics, recreation and even social justice.

Ceramic Monsters

Our Year 8 artists were challenged this year to research the art of monster-making, finding inspiration in the works of illustrators and animators for their own ceramic creations. Using their skills as inquirers, students set their artistic intention and developed a ‘theatre of monsters’ true to that goal.

“Through creating this artwork, I have learned that good things take time, so don’t rush them.”

Archie Lippis

Jack Watson

“I’ve learnt that I should always cut my nails before using clay because otherwise they feel really gross.”

Kate McMahon

“Handling clay is a lot harder than it seems. I needed to keep my hand steady and focus or I would make costly mistakes, and I can use this learning in all future art projects.”

Elliot Livingston

IB Visual Arts and SACE Art and Design Exhibitions

The pinnacle for our Year 12 Visual Arts students is their final exhibition, revealing their passion projects to the public.

Our IB Visual Arts students each curated a display of their works under a chosen theme, and their final arrangements were as unique as our students. Mythology, water, intimacy, grief, and human connection were explored through photography, paint, ceramics, texture, and stone to the delight of the attending audience.

Through their SACE studies, Art and Design students also put on an exhibition filled with variety. The mediums and techniques used showcased each student’s own interests and talents, incorporating sculpture, photography, mixed medium, architecture, textiles and more, highlighting the scope of studies undertaken in this course.

Students showed courage and compassion, displaying works that inspired and fuelled conversation. They take their power of creativity with them into the world.

Music

Instrumentalists

More than 200 students studied an instrument in 2022, including piano, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute, voice, drums, violin, and cello, with the sounds of students working to master their instruments floating around the College.

To gain confidence and learn the joy of performing, students participated in 1 of 15 small, supportive instrumental concerts at the conclusion of the year, and all demonstrated wonderful improvements in their playing.

Catholic Schools Music Festival

The annual Catholic Schools Music Festival is a highly coveted goal for our music students and in 2022 we were proud to have 3 successful performances included in the programme.

Joining extraordinary students from across South Australia on the Festival Theatre stage was our Festival Choir, with a feature from our Jazz Choir, and piano solo by Katarina Samaras (Year 12).

Music across the year

Our music students have opportunities to experience performing in front of large and small audiences throughout the year, such as entertaining guests touring the College, performing seasonal concerts, and singing at our Mercy Day Mass, this year held at St Xavier’s Cathedral.

Music is a universal language that can connect us as global citizens, as well as being a vehicle for self-expression. It benefits our students cognitively and emotionally, developing transferable lifelong skills.

“I felt half nervous and half confident before the performance and at the end felt very proud of my playing.”

Kiara Elkaduwa (violin)

CONVERGE

Bands, choirs and soloists from Year 2 to Year 12 came together to present a lively cabaret of their hard work in the form of CONVERGE, our annual music showcase.

A sold-out audience delighted in watching the professionalism and grace of our music students who performed across all age groups in a show of talent and teamwork. CONVERGE is more than a concert, it is a demonstration of friendships made and the support of peers and teachers that is achieved through the music programme. Moreover, it is a demonstration of dedication and pride.

“Playing or singing together gives you so much more than the ability to play some new songs. It teaches the importance of working together and gives you the opportunity to meet and grow close to people who you may never otherwise know.”

Isabelle Stein, Music Leader

“Music has always been a way to share; to connect and express ourselves, and we can see that the future of music at Mercedes College connects us all.”

Raffael Raschella, Music Leader

Drama

Mercedes Drama Company

The Mercedes Drama Company brings together students from Year 6 to Year 12 to extend their learning with an immersive experience of delivering a full-scale production.

In 2022 the Company developed their skills in comedy, using over-acting, and over-reacting, to make an audience laugh. This learning culminated in a sell-out season of Merry Madness, an adaptation of the Robin Hood story, and highlighted students’ knowledge of physicality, accents, and vocalisation in comedy.

Senior Drama

In 2022 our Year 11 and Year 12 drama students entered an exploration of how to develop the artist emerging within themselves whilst maintaining their sense of collaboration and adaptability.

Their understanding of theatre and performance was deepened through the study of different styles, including realism, epic theatre, and the use of light and shadow on the stage to aide in storytelling. Students performed their own interpretations of a single picture book, and worked together on a live performance piece inspired by film innovator Tim Burton to gain insight into the myriad roles behind the stage.

Their pinnacle performance was that of Angela Betzien’s play, HOODS, in which students invited the audience to immerse themselves in a gritty and powerful story around the cycle of domestic violence, with the aim of them reflecting on their own actions in this space.

Through the varied curriculum of drama and theatre, students build confidence in their abilities, but also develop transferable skills and coping strategies that benefit other areas of their studies and life. They have all grown this year, using collaboration to find their individual voices.

“My favourite part of the week was waiting behind the curtains as people came in.”

Lucy Glasson (Year 6)

“I enjoyed every memory and moment of determination and joy.”

Evie Wright (Year 7)

“I loved how my character, the Queen, was ‘too royal’ to get rid of the poor women, and signalled someone else to do it.”

Lucy Adams (Year 8)

“I enjoyed when everything finally came together, and we had our first performance. It was very satisfying to see all our hard work pay off.”

Grace McGowan (Year 11)

Year

“I felt like I was important because I had a role to play on stage. I felt like I was needed.”

William Brady (cast)

“One of the key learnings I took away from this experience is that if we set ourselves a goal, we can get it done. The result of all our hard work looked amazing.”

Kavith Eriyagama (choir)

“I am most proud of the fact that I was successful in the audition, and proud that I was able to get through my performance even though I was tired.”

Freya McBryde (cast)

“I learnt the importance of time management. It was tricky with quick changes and we often had trouble with getting the actors on stage on time, but the costume team was able to make sure the actors enjoyed the experience.”

Sofia Paul (costumes)

“I am so proud that I learnt an hour-long performance and have the ability to remember all of that!”

Patrick Harvey (cast)

“It was exciting to see how actors and performers get ready for a show and how much work is done behind the scenes.”

Stevie Sinel (costumes)

“I learnt a broad number of collaboration skills and the importance of working in large groups to make a show.”

Qisen Wang (choir)

8 Musical: Singin’ in the Rain Jr

Year 8 Drama Students took part in the musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr’.

Carmel Bourke Library & Technology Centre

Lunchtime melodies

The era of silent libraries are well and truly passed, with our library space frequently filled with music, particularly during the chilly months of winter.

Whether it was karaoke, ensembles, or choirs, students had opportunities to warm their bodies and spirits with time together sharing music.

Literature that inspires creativity

Children’s Book Week is a national celebration of characters and storytelling, and at Mercedes College our Junior School students love to embrace it.

From Reception to Year 5, students were “Dreaming with eyes open”, sharing their favourite stories with each other, completing a storybook trail, learning about illustration, and competing for the most impressive classroom door all week long.

The annual highlight of Book Week is the Junior School Parade, where whole classes, together with their teachers, showed off their incredible, creative, and fanciful costumes depicting characters from children’s stories new and old.

The joy on children’s faces as they talk about their costumes and favourite books is a great show of how reading and stories can drive creative and critical thinking in even the youngest of children.

Dance

New learning opportunities

Dance at Mercedes College is a supportive environment where students can express themselves and truly flourish.

The artistic expression of dance gives our students the opportunity to explore and celebrate human experience. Like other art forms, dance can engage, inspire, and enrich students and their audiences.

“I appreciate that you have been able to inspire me to grow and learn.”

Tiana Kennedy

“I love being able to follow my passion at school.”

Jemma Wigley

“I am able to express myself through lyrical dance.”

Evelyn Cant

Arts Leaders

Isabelle Stein, Olivia Sampson, Marianna De Tullio, Raff Raschella

Junior School Music Leaders

FRONT ROW: Lucy Everett, Lachlan Burfield, Kian Bilsborow, Hailey Hiew

SECOND ROW: Gaby Mondol, Eadie Taylor, Lily Bickle

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

FRONT ROW: Gina Barreto, Grace McGowan, Zoe Kroeger, Isabelle Stein, Katarina Samaras, Chloe Dowd, Asia Colombi

SECOND ROW: Maisie Aitken, Raff

Raschella, Matthew Frost, Sienna James, Marianna De Tullio

Vox Pop Ensemble

FRONT ROW: Alex Pink-Cook, Ruby Dowd, Kenisha MacDonald, Isabelle Stein, Chloe Dowd, Zara Hogarth

ABSENT: Laura Head, Nick Maney, Charlotte Sorell

Modern Guitar Ensemble 1

Isabella Hannon, William Stein, Beatrix Hannon

ABSENT: Caleb Lam, David Sorell

Modern Guitar Ensemble 2

John Manos, Massimo Tropeano

ABSENT: Thomas Alcorn, Adam Pivato

Modern Guitar Ensemble 3

Parsa Aryanpad, Samuel Alcorn, Ortensia Primavera, Massimo Tropeano, Charlotte Marold

ABSENT: Patrick Harvey, Dominic Moyle, Tyler Procter, Alessandro Rossi, Winston Schunke, Jonah Zandona

McAuley String Ensemble

Hailey Hiew, Connor Lam, Nick Maney, Clementine Scott, Mia Pivato

ABSENT: Zoe Aylward, Eliza Dann, Justin Liang

Big Band 1

Beatrix Hannon, Sobi Kwak, Raff Raschella, Matthew Frost, Billy McPheat, Charlie Tan, Ryan Schuurmans

ABSENT: Eleanor Wood, Ben Goldsworthy, Alice Kennedy

Big Band 2

Gina Barreto, Sobi Kwak, Marcus Quarisa, Matthew Frost, Billy McPheat, Ryan Schuurmans, Beatrix Hannon

Concert Band 2

Massimo Tropeano, Toby Everett, Lucas Grigg, Sophie Shan, Will Anderson, Eliza Scott

ABSENT: Mitchell Chan, Zara Hogarth, Mutsa Mupandawana, Cameron Rahmat, Leonardo Raschella

Festival Choir

FIRST ROW: Lily Bickle, Isobel Fitzgerald, Lilly Turner, Ava Nygaard, Paetyn Loftus

SECOND ROW: Claire Dewar, Sophie Shan, Amelia Ciplys, Esther Goldfinch

ABSENT: Elodie Dippenaar, Lucy Everett, Lucy Glasson, Hailey Hiew, Chelsea Rigter

Petit Voix Choir

FRONT ROW: Nicole Tsouvalas, Chelsea Wang, Eleanor Han, Lucy Filsell, Aria Callisto, Zoey Wei, Ana Ripa, Paige Calladine

SECOND ROW: Georgia Hawcroft, Eliza

Pipinias, Alina Placanica, Imogen Sluczanowski, Kiara Elkaduwa, Caitlyn Howard,Isabel Hoffmann

THIRD ROW: Ashlyn Boiwko, Samaira

Singh, Ashlee Golding, Bianca Hull, Isabella Capurso

Junior Percussion Ensemble

Paige Calladine, Lucy Everett, Ellie Digney, Cesca Maniscalco, Jeremy Zhang

ABSENT: Jonah Zandona

Drama Company

FRONT ROW: Alex Pink-Cook, Fraser

Agzarian, Lucy Glasson, Scarlett Briggs, Evie Wright, Grace McGowan, James Cooper, Alexis O’Mahony

SECOND ROW: Chloe Dowd, Benji Hughes, Lucy Adams, Marianna De Tullio, Danny

Stewart-Kladianos, Isabella Hannon

ABSENT: Tess Gallagher, Laura Head

Mock Trial

Abigail Ranford, William Griffin, Josiah Ninan, Kyra Kerwin

ABSENT: Simon Aylward, Sophie Lando, Lachlan Priest

Ensemble Leaders

FRONT ROW: Imogen Sluczanowski, Ortensia Primavera, Toby Everett, Thomas Alcorn, Sophie Shan, Lucy Everett

SECOND ROW: Eleanor Wood, Nick Maney, Matthew Frost, Sienna James, Chloe Dowd

ABSENT: Elodie Dippenaar, William Stein

Junior School Sports Events

The Reception to Year 6 Mercy Fun Run was a wonderful example of student camaraderie, with runners showing great support for each other, whilst the Junior School Swimming Carnival was filled with fun and laughter.

A gusty wind couldn’t blow away the enthusiasm and sportsmanship of our junior students on their action-packed sports day, embracing all opportunities, including the new additions of Chiba and an Indigenous game from “the Yulunga Games”.

The many successes of our Primary Cross Country season highlights the dedication of our team. As well as participating across their district competitions, students stepped up and challenged themselves this year by running alongside our Middle and Senior School Cross Country students during Intercol.

Mercy Fun Run

First: McAuley (828 laps)

Second: Fitzpatrick (802 laps)

Third: Barry (776 laps)

Fourth: Dalton (745 laps)

Junior School Swimming Carnival

First: McAuley

Second: Fitzpatrick

Third: Dalton

Fourth: Barry

Reception to Year 6 Sports Fun Day

First: Fitzpatrick

Second: Dalton

Third: Barry

Fourth: McAuley

Primary Athletics Carnival

First: Fitzpatrick

Second: Barry

Third: McAuley

Fourth: Dalton

Event Champions

Event Female Male

100m Selena Martiensen (0:13:40) Charlie Greaves (0:14:56)

200m Maggie Robinson (0:34:01) Gilbert Pronk (0:36:45)

800m Maggie Robinson (2:49:81) Charlie Coligan (3:04:54)

60m Hurdles Maggie Robinson (0:11:75) Jensen Marold (0:11:57)

High Jump Talia Cenko (1.20m) Bennet Dickson (1.25m) William Jenkins (1.25m)

Charles Greaves (1.25m)

Benoit Gray (1.25m)

Long Jump Caili Smith (3.50m) Charles Greaves (3.65m)

Discus Talia Cenko (17.90m) Charlie Coligan (18.50m)

Shot Put Maddie McGarry (7.10m) Charlie Coligan (8.70m)

Middle and Senior School Sports Events

7-12 Athletics

First: Dalton

Second: Barry

Third: Fitzpatrick

Fourth: McAuley

Spirit Shield: Barry & Dalton

6-12 Swimming Carnival

First: McAuley

Second: Fitzpatrick

Third: Dalton

Fourth: Barry

Spirit Shield: Barry

Track and Field Champions

New Track and Field Records

Swimming Champions

100m Freestyle Grace Morton Hamish Langman

50m Freestyle Grace Morton Hamish Langman

50m Breaststroke Grace Morton Bowen Zhang

50m Backstroke Grace Morton Hamish Langman

50m Butterfly Grace Morton Hamish Langman

New Swimming Records

Intercollegiate

Sport Team Winning School

Basketball Open A St Ignatius’ College Max Burton

Basketball Open B St Ignatius’ College Will Goss

Basketball Open C

College Miles Paul

Basketball Middle School St Ignatius’ College Angus Renfrey

Cross Country Open Boys St Ignatius’ College Lachlan Mowbray

Cross Country Open Girls St Ignatius’ College Layla Kinnane

Cross Country Middle Boys Mercedes College Sam Glasson

Cross Country Middle Girls Mercedes College Summer Hudswell

Chess Open A St Ignatius’ College Jack Kirkwood

Debating Open A Mercedes College Abigail Ranford

Debating Open B

College Simon Aylward

Football First XVIII St Ignatius’ College Patrick Case

Football Second XVIII

College

Xavier Conway

Football Open Girls Mercedes College Zoe Prowse / Zoe Venning

Football Open Girls Mercedes College Violet Patterson

Football Middle Boys

College Eddy Martins

Football Middle Girls St Ignatius’ College Summer Hudswell

Football Middle Girls St Ignatius’ College Kiara Pierce

Hockey Open St Ignatius’ College Holly Goode-Smith

Netball Open A Mercedes College Emerson MacDougall

Netball Open B St Ignatius’ College Sopia McArthur

Netball Open C St Ignatius’ College Harriet Milne

Netball 10A

Netball 9A

Netball 8A

College

College

College

Soccer Open A Boys St Ignatius’ College

Soccer Open A Girls

College

Soccer Open B Boys St Ignatius’ College

Soccer Open B Girls

Soccer Open C Boys St Ignatius’ College

Soccer Middle Boys St Ignatius’ College

Table Tennis Open St Ignatius’ College

Table Tennis Middle School St Ignatius’ College

Overall Shield Result: St Ignatius’ College 14 to Mercedes College

Timbs

Ryan Schuurmans

William Catinari

Athletics

“It has been great to see the number of students training and competing at a high level this year, all made possible by the work of some fantastic coaches who dedicate their time and effort to ensure the ongoing success of Mercedes College Athletics.”

Werner Geldenhuys Coordinator

Badminton

“This year’s team consisted of a group of passionate, eager risk-takers, who would not let a lack of school gymnasium stop them from developing and improving their badminton skills.”

Britta Jureckson Supervisor

Basketball

“The spirit and culture the boys actively fostered, saw them holding each other accountable and encouraging each other when things got tough: I hope they continue to instil this in all their future teams.”

Cooper Brown Middle 1 Boys Coach

“As the season progressed, the boys’ development individually and as a team was phenomenal.”

Ben Powell Open B Boys Coach

“Each player in this team has progressed their technical ability and exceeded all expectations.”

Kayla Hinrichsen Middle C Boys Coach

“We saw some nail-bitingly close and exciting games this season, including the amazing experience of playing the final ever basketball game in Gleeson Hall”

Kate Harrison Open A Boys Coach

“It’s clear that talent runs deep and continues to emerge at Mercedes College, and it has been a joy to watch some of the individual performances throughout the year.”

Matthew Andrigo, Jess Hopwood & Cooper Brown Middle Girls Coaches

“The year was one of ups and downs, with an overarching theme of improvement, grit, and good team spirit.”

Angus Sutton Open C Boys Coach

“This group of boys was a pleasure to coach and their dedication to the game and to the College made it an easy job.”

Jarrod Growth Middle B Boys Coach

“Our focus always remained on our game, and each student’s growth was a reflection of their passion and drive to be a better teammate and enjoy their time playing together.”

Kate Harrison & Kayla Hinrichsen Open Girls Coaches

Chess

“Our 2 teams stepped up a division this year and showed great improvement across a challenging season.”

Aaron Yeo Coach

Cricket

“With great numbers across 4 teams, players created a positive and dynamic cricketing environment.”

Josh Archer Coordinator

Cross Country

“All our runners showed great resilience and determination when the going got tough, and even more impressive was the camaraderie across year levels with our runners going the extra mile to pace teammates.”

Jimmy Grant Year 7-12 Coach

“It was amazing to watch our courageous captain, Grace Kemish, bravely address her team at the break during Intercol after going down in the first half with a broken leg. The girls came out and didn’t let their captain down.”

Logan Hill Open Girls Coach

Football

“Well done boys on a cracking season of Year 8 footy, you are a great group of young men with a wonderful sense of comradery and mateship which is a very strong platform to continue to build on.”

Andrew Mills

Year

8 Boys Coach

“It will be exciting to see this group develop at an open level, and I have full belief that they can take this challenge head on.”

Jack Ianniello Year 9 Boys Coach

“The success of the girls was incredible and is a reflection of their commitment and dedication to the programme.”

Lane Trenorden, Zoe Prowse, Zoe Venning & Holly Tidswell

Middle

Girls Coaches

“The boys are incredibly talented, hardworking and selfless, attributes which harmonised into an undefeated season.”

Harry Barnett & Matthew Robinson

Year

7 Boys Coaches

“These boys showed great character this year and it’s been an enjoyable privilege to coach them.”

Simon Starr First XVIII Coach

Netball

“The team was an absolute pleasure to coach.”

Eliza Grenvold Open 2 Coach

“The continual support from families and the girls’ positive attitudes and perseverance helped them win the Grand Final and proved that they can achieve anything.”

Ava Kelly Year 10 3 Coach

“This team was a committed, enthusiastic and talented group of players who demonstrated the true meaning of teamwork this season.”

Karen Lintern & Tracey Cramond Year 9 1 Coaches

“We had a rougher season than anticipated, yet the girls came out firing every week and gave it their all.”

Rainey Lewis Open 3 Coach

“Congratulations to the team who stormed home in the Grand Final after a nervous first quarter. They were top all year and never looked back.”

Simon Fenwick Open 4 Coach

“We had some tight and contested games and the team spirit was definitely on show every week.”

Nada Mezic Open 5 Coach

“I enjoyed watching the girls bond as a team and enjoy themselves so much on a Saturday morning.”

Natalie Barton Open 6 Coach

“The team committed to hard work and consistency, and proved they had the fighting spirit needed to finish in the top 4.”

Stephanie Bordignon Year 10 1 Coach

“The team’s success is a reflection of the girls’ willingness to listen and improve, and their positive attitudes.”

Zoe Venning Year 10 2 Coach

“Our girls were inspiring to watch, the passion and drive between them can’t be taught and they were an absolute pleasure to coach.”

Lea Manou Year 7 1 Coach

“As with all good teams, it is a collective that gets the results, not individuals, and the way the girls stuck together through the year was awesome.”

Amelie Nichols Year 9 2 Coach

“We have been truly privileged to coach a team with such resilient personalities and constant positivity. They have been an exciting team to coach and watch play every week.”

Eloise Spinelli & Victoria Scardigno Year 7 2 Coaches

“The girls moved seamlessly in attack through tough defensive structures and successfully turned the ball against some of South Australia’s best young talent.”

Jessie Grenvold Open A Coach

“There was never a dull moment coaching these girls, they were energetic, hardworking, and approached every game and training with a positive attitude.”

Sophie Whitwell Year 9 3 Coach

“Thank you, girls for such an amazing season and for welcoming me as your coach. Your Grand Final win was a fantastic effort.”

Abi Heffernan Year 8 1 Coach

“These girls have been an amazing group to coach this year, and I hope they all continue to play together next year.”

Maddie Potter Year 8 2 Coach

“The girls improved their skills and techniques, game play and tactics, and came together to display a high level of teamwork thanks to their enthusiasm.”

Emily Boyle Year 7 3 Coach

Soccer

“Players were extremely committed throughout the season, making the connection between the team stronger than ever.”

Aless Raschella Open Girls Coach

“As a team you carried yourself with pride and passion whilst expressing your soccer intelligence.”

Dave Carosi Open A Boys Coach

“The team enjoyed playing together and this showed in the results, with only one loss across the year.”

Coach

“Our biggest challenge was our lack of numbers, yet the boys persisted and won some excellent games when all odds were not in our favour.”

Aless Raschella Open B Boys Coach

“Suffering a few big defeats can be hard to take, but the resilience shown to come back each and every week to try again was impressive, and something you can all be proud of.”

David Wiltshire Middle B Boys Coach

Frankie Pantsaras Middle A Boys

Touch Football

“Using the mantra ‘train the way we want to play’ Open 1 demonstrated their ability to implement set plays and score, while Open 2 closed the season playing some of the best touch football they’ve ever played.

The Open 3 and Open 4 girls demonstrated a strong commitment to training and games this year, and an eagerness to learn new skills.”

Natassia Messent, Aless Raschella & Tom Haegi Open Girls Coaches

“The Middle teams all had the same approach this year and arrived at every training and game ready to learn and improve, and that’s what they all did.”

Table Tennis

It has been my honour and privilege to lead table tennis at Mercedes College this year. Players showed their incredible fighting spirit and determination across an outstanding season.”

Aaron Yeo Coordinator

Volleyball

“The enthusiasm and determination displayed at training was admirable, and the passion the girls have for the sport proved to be a huge asset.”

Kelly Bahr, Annabelle Yeo & Helen Pavloudis Girls Coaches

“We had many new students trying volleyball this year, and the mix of the old and new allowed for some healthy competition between our 4 teams.”

Chen Liu Senior Boys Coach

“With good turn outs to training and excellent improvement across the teams, our students have proven to be tough competitors.”

Martin Richards Middle Boys Coach

Water Polo

“It was great to see the full squad training together, with the younger girls learning nuances of the game from the older teams, and the seniors taking on leadership roles as in-water coaches.”

Brendan Toohey, Luci Mignone, Elise Varley & Jess Hopwood Girls Coaches

“The team played as a cohesive group and through their wins and some tough losses they learned a lot about the game.”

Sophie Brownwood Senior Boys Supervisor

“This season has been one of great development for individuals and the team as a whole.”

Murray Head Middle Boys Supervisor

Jason Farmer, Natassia Messent, Aless Raschella & Jenny Gray Middle Girls Coaches

Year 12 House Captains

Grace Kemish, Molly Charlton, Lauren Williss, Hayden Howard, Jack Kirkwood, Tayla Willoughby, Olivia Connelly

ABSENT: Emerson MacDougall

Year 6 Primary House Leaders

FRONT ROW: Joshua Hicks, Maggie Robinson, Jensen Marold, Ava Nygaard, Christopher Cowain

SECOND ROW: Isaac Wood, Bennett Dickson

ABSENT: Audrey Dyson

Sports Leaders & Sports Executives

Jordan Lewis, Patrick Case, Zoe Kroeger

ABSENT: Lara Fox

Junior School PE Leaders

Nathan Lee, Henry Brown, Emma Queale, Sienna Marciano, Ben Mills, Chiara Favrin, Chloe Smith

ABSENT: Eliza Dann

Debating Senior School

Abigail Ranford, Isabelle Stein, Will Griffin, Zoe Kroeger, Isabella Shakib

ABSENT: Simon Aylward, Edmund Lee

Debating Middle School

FRONT ROW: Evangaline Brennan, Toby

Everett, Gina Barreto, Jessica Carningham, Alice Lee, Sienna Placanica, Stefan Giannias, Juliette Moretti

SECOND ROW: Alex Pink-Cook, Charlie

Gribble, Violet Hille, Lauren Goricki, Finlay

Ashmead, Grace Bok, Hardy Huang, Leo Skipper

THIRD ROW: Mila Smolicz-van Breda, Coco

Pannozzo, Scarlett Hinora, Sebastian

Roccisano, Qisen Wang, Eleanor Wood

ABSENT: Ruby Beesley, Olivia Cowain, Edie Davies, Lola Krstic, Archie Lees, Jessica

Mathers, Gabriela Zefi

Debating Year 5-6

Mabel Hille, Sophie Shan, Alexander Roccisano, Lucas Zybert

ABSENT: Lachlan Burfield, Lucy Everett, Hugo Fowler, Alexander Giannias, Hailey Hiew, Dionne Hnoudis, Mia Pivato, Winston Schunke

Debating Junior School

FRONT ROW: Dionne Hnoudis, Lucy Everett, Mia Pivato, Hailey Hiew

SECOND ROW: Winston Schunke, Hugo Fowler, Alexander Giannias, Lachlan Burfield

Badminton Open

Alice Lee, Violet Hille, Joshua Brown, Nishanth Adityaa Sivakumar, Matteo McCaul, Matt Yee, Lola Krstic

Basketball Winter Open A

FRONT ROW: Luke Burton, Max Burton, Targe Sibly, Zac Callaghan, Jack Kelly

SECOND ROW: Dan Pihir, Thomas Gregory, Emanuel Borg, Thomas Kuchel

Basketball Winter Open B and C

FRONT ROW: Hugo Gray-Combe, Matthew Ziesing, Bowen Zhang, Thomas Bateman, Noah Wahabzada, Darcy Palmer, Matt Yee

SECOND ROW: Jack Kirkwood, William Goss, Luke Roberts, Miles Paul, James Xing, Adrien Hanic

Basketball Winter Middle A, B and C

FRONT ROW: James Snook, Ethan Hinora, Kieran Ying, Max Xue, Qisen Wang, Johnathon McEntee, James Slape, Harry Dyson

SECOND ROW: Carl Khouri-Revell, Brody Norman, Monty Rutteman, Amitej Singh, Max Swift, Jude Hardman, Angus Kerr

THIRD ROW: Jared Cenko, Jarvis Sibly, Ethan Dwyer, Xavier O’Toole, Billy McPheat, Angus Renfrey, James Kroeger

Basketball Open Girls

FRONT ROW: Bella Barton, Maisie Aitken, Sophie Seal, Emily Seal, Ella Densley, Molly Charlton

SECOND ROW: Isabel Roesler, Lucia Fiocchini, Eugenia Fiocchini, Jasmine Worrell, Amelie Fenwick

Basketball Middle Boys

Saturday PM

FRONT ROW: Telemachus Corolis, Ethan Dwyer, Kane Bence, Jayden Bence, James Haskard, Theo Sweeney, Will Fenwick

SECOND ROW: Oliver Gibbons, Xavier O’Toole, Charlie McGowan, Fraser McConnochie, Lawson Stevens, Jackson Abraham, Jarris Sibly

Basketball Middle Girls

FRONT ROW: Nicola Skipper, Lucy McConnochie, Sienna Placanica, Ava Barton, Madelyne Belton, Briana Telford, Ellie Gray, Ruby Dowd, Francesca Fiocchini

SECOND ROW: Gemma Griffith, Chloe Toogood, Scarlett Hinora, Zoe Bassiliadis, Gemma Grenvold, Holly Grenvold, Emma Fox, Bella Black

Basketball Year 6

FRONT ROW: Gilbert Pronk, Albie Park, Orestes Corolis, Isaac Wood, Joshua Hicks, Ethan Bailey, Lucas Stirling, Marco Russo

SECOND ROW: Ava Waters, Sophie Shan, Finn Proske, Charlie Coligan, Talia Cenko, Maddie McGarry

ABSENT: Christopher Cowain, Bennett Dickson, William Jenkins, Marley Morgan

Basketball Year 5

FRONT ROW: Jonah Zandona, Massimo Tropeano, Gabrielle Lefevre, Lachlan Burfield, Dominic Moyle, Julia Nakad

SECOND ROW: Peter Cornish, Theodore Black, Lilly Turner, Emily Xiao, Winston Schunke

Basketball Year 3/4

Toby Pronk, Eddie Xiao, Fletcher Grigg, Hugo Black, Jack Schreurs, William Packer

ABSENT: Parsa Aryanpad, Elijah Bronicki, Oliver Bailey, Owen Clements, Justin Liang, Alex Palmer, Oliver Palmer, Henry Roberts, Coen Rae, Scott Sargent, Caden Strawbridge, Leo Swift, Walker Whittaker

Cross Country Years 7-12

FRONT ROW: James Hage, Cruz Brennan, Hayley Fuss, Toby Everett, William Catinari, Hamish Baker, Carter Gallasch, Alexis O’Mahony, Alex Wiltshire, Adam Pivato

SECOND ROW: Evangaline Brennan, Asia Colombi, Thomas Alcorn, Saskia Kellaway, Noah Chlanda, Edie Davies, Annabelle Keane, Jessica Mathers, Ophelie Gallice

THIRD ROW: Emma Jones, Elizabeth Woods, Annabel Hage, Tyler Harriss, Ella Densley, Ethan Zachos, Kiara Coscarella, Charlotte Kroeger

FOURTH ROW: Charlie Goldsworthy, Isla Murphy, Amitej Singh, James Haskard, Lachlan Mowbray, Jared Cenko, Nicholas Hosford, Summer Hudswell

Cross Country Years 3-6

FRONT ROW: Harry Hoffmann, Toby Pronk, Owen Clements, Andrew Giannias, Elijah Bronicki, Mia Pivato, Holly Wotton, Alyssia Bickle, Zoe Aylward

SECOND ROW: Ryder Nygaard, Analie Vedig, Jonah Zandona, Samuel Alcorn, Ted Schultz, Gilbert Pronk, Matteo Coscarella, Oliver Bailey

THIRD ROW: Lucy Everett, Joshua Mills, Marco Russo, Louis Martins, Isobel Fitzgerald, Charles Greaves, Annabelle Hosford, William Stone

FOURTH ROW: Joshua Hicks, Portia Cook, Talia Cenko, Christopher Cowain, Bennett Dickson, Maggie Robinson, Ava Nygaard

Chess

Ryan Schuurmans, Tom Jenkins, Marcus Quarisa, Henry McPheat, Will Hannan, David Sorell

Cricket 1st XI

FRONT ROW: James Bedford, Liam Andonas, Talon McLachlan, Tom Willis, Harry Faulkner, Noah Wahabzada, Charlie Tan

SECOND ROW: Sam Andonas, Seamus Robinson, Jedd Ward, Patrick Case, Will Griffin, Matthew Dachs

TEACHER: James Burdon

ABSENT: Jack Braddy, Patrick Hall

Cricket Year 9

FRONT ROW: Gabriel Patterson, Jack Davies, Amitej Singh, Tom Crowe, Akash Ghimire

SECOND ROW: Eddy Martins, Connor Grant, James Haskard

ABSENT: Harry Dyson, Callum Williss, George Drivas, Samuel Glasson, Nathan Hosford

Cricket Year 8

Leonardo Raschella, Hugh Mahney, Eamon Ford, Henry Briggs, Lewis Ward, Henry Sach, Carter Gallasch, Angus Kerr

ABSENT: Rowan Batra, William Braddy, Hunter De Bruin, Max Lewis, Elliot Livingston, Lucas Thomson

Cricket Year 7

FRONT ROW: Cruz Brennan, Aiden Bonney, Isaac Crittenden, Sam Fox, Fraser Agzarian, Samuel Witt, Harry Bedford

SECOND ROW: Henry McLachlan, Jed Thompson, Archie Lees, Harvey Chapman, Michael Rowe, Dev Potdar, Archie Becker

Cricket Year 2-3

Archie Cesana-King, Alexis Maniscalco, Jack McKenzie, Max Pelizzari, Henry Drabsch, James Pivato

ABSENT: Lachlan Everett

Football 1st XVIII

FRONT ROW: Oscar Harvey, Will Heath, Louis Kellaway, Alex Estrella, Harry Faulkner, Reuben De Tullio, Noah Chlanda,Tom Potter, Ned Starr

SECOND ROW: Charlie McArthur, Clancy Cvetko, Talon McLachlan, Zay Faddoul, Jack Braddy, Henry Frinsdorf, Lachlan Scherer, Xavier Conway

THIRD ROW: Patrick Case, Zac Callaghan, Dan Pihir, Liam Owen-Turner, Nathan Pradun, Jedd Ward, Alex Varley, Max Burton

ABSENT: Oliver Clements, Ollie Cullinan, Lachie Fox, Patrick Hall

Football 2nd XVIII

FRONT ROW: Sam Van der Linden, Lachlan Pierson, Jack Howard, Deacon Stronach, Ethan Bateman, Ben Fox, Josh Button, Charlie Tan, Oscar Harvey, Jackson Baker

SECOND ROW: David Wegiel, Jameson O’Broin, Jordan Lewis, Alex Estrella, Lachlan Scherer, Clancy Cvetko, Will Griffin, Evan Lange, Thomas Gerace

THIRD ROW: Talon McLachlan, Woody Courvoisier, Alex Varley, Jack Sargent, Tom Kuchel, Daniel Pihir, Patrick Ceccato, Seamus Robinson, Ben Goldsworthy

ABSENT: Chris An, Oliver Clements, Reuben De Tullio, Jackson May, Harry Manolopoulos, Michael Owen-Turner, Lachy Priest, Ned Starr, Josh Temme, Tom Willis

Football Year 9

FRONT ROW: Samuel Glasson, Callum Williss, Ty Ikonomopoulos, Thomas Polotnianka, Jed Orbach, Daniel Peake, Mutsa Mupandawana, Gabriel Patterson

SECOND ROW: Henry Hartwig, Jack Davies, Kai Randall, Jon-Luc Catinari, Tom Crowe, Harry Densley

THIRD ROW: Henk Pronk, James Nussio, Connor Grant, Finn Edwards, George Wynn

ABSENT: Zedekiah Fielding, Nathan Hosford, Eddy Martins, Lawson Stevens, Chase Stronach

Football Year 8

FRONT ROW: Hamish Baker, Harry Mills, Patrick Harvey, Oliver Gibbons, Elliot Livingston, Carter Gallasch, Lachlan Murphy, Max Lewis, Archie Lippis

SECOND ROW: Will Braddy, Lachlan

Queale, Eamon Ford, Elliott Waters, Jack Watson, Leonardo Raschella, Sam Doan, Josh Barter

THIRD ROW: Luca Davies, Ted Salvemini, Oliver Dixon, Henry Briggs, Bas Nichols, Archie Burton, Keanan Strawbridge, Lewis Ward

ABSENT: William Dunn, Joshua Fox, Charlie Temme

Football Year 7

FRONT ROW: Aiden Bonney, Alex Stewart-Kladianos, Sam Fox, Elliot Cadman, Archie Lees, Charles Lawlor, William Catinari, Isaac Crittenden, Alexander Maney

SECOND ROW: Oscar Russell, Henry McLachlan, Jed Thompson, Harvey Chapman, Max Swift, Michael Rowe, Charlie Goldsworthy, Archie Becker

ABSENT: Charlie Doan, Tyler Harriss, Mattis Nielsen, Tom Phillips

Football Year 4/5/6

FRONT ROW: Toby Pronk, William Richards, Louis Martins, Caden Strawbridge, David Simmons, Henry Cadman, Matthew Adams, Peter Cornish

SECOND ROW: William Stone, Felix Barclay, Joshua Hicks, Charles Greaves, Deklan Murphy, James Fogarty

ABSENT: Benjamin Mills

Football Girls Open

FRONT ROW: Millie Park, Kiara Pierce, Maddy Telford, Emerson MacDougall, Maddie Box, Claire Warburton, Rosie O’Neill

SECOND ROW: Ellie Zizikos, Lily Braddy, Ava Barton, Sophie Kennedy, Coco Taylor, Sophia McArthur, Grace Kemish

THIRD ROW: Ruby Bok, Jordan Moulding, Phoebe Holliday, Millie McCarthy, Georgia Emes, Violet Patterson

ABSENT: Elsie Burvill, Edie Davies, Ella Densley, Zara Downes, Emma Fox, Lara Fox, Clementine Miller, Rani Mulvaney, Sascha Spoor, Chloe Tarasenko, Paris Young

Girls Football Middle

FRONT ROW: Lily Heffernan, Ava Farmer, Lucinda Furness, Tilly Petty, Arielle Lock, Briana Telford, Zoe Moulding, Lucy Pfitzner, Alice Krupka, Rosie O’Neill

SECOND ROW: Millie Park, Grace Bok, Saskia Kellaway, Alannah Harriss, Chloe Chadwick, Edie Davies, Imali Watkins, Annabelle Phillips, Florence Ashley

THIRD ROW: Gemma Griffith, Kiara Coscarella, Poppy Lea, Bella Black, Ava Lange, Annabel Hage, Ava Barton, Lilah Humphreys

FOURTH ROW: Georgia Emes, Summer Hudswell, Zoe Bassiliadis, Charlotte Devey, Bridie Roesler, Molly Chapman, Holly Grenvold, Jade Clohesy

ABSENT: Summer Dealtry, Zara Downes, Emma Fox, Gemma Grenvold, Lotta Nielsen, Stevie Sinel, Alice Thompson, Daisy Wilson

Hockey Mixed

FRONT ROW: Josh Brown, Cameron Niblett, Sebastian Roccisano, Benji Hughes, Ian Lee

SECOND ROW: Lucinda Griffin, Matteo McCaul, Max Lintern, Thomas Hughes

Netball Open 1/2

FRONT ROW: Ella Farmer, Imogen Hartley, Sophia McArthur, Alyssa Cox, Liv Pike, Tayla Willoughby, Molly Charlton, Emerson MacDougall, Sophia Giannarosl

SECOND ROW: Tori Leaver, Lucy Thompson, Mia Tuhou-King, Emily Seal, Luka Orbach, Lauren Williss, Georgie Harvey, Michaela Scardigno, Lucia Fiocchini

ABSENT: Millie McCarthy, Laura Spicer, Paris Young

Netball Open 3

FRONT ROW: Sophie Lando, Sabrina Turner, Harriet Milne, Maniah Griffiths, Lucy O’Neill

SECOND ROW: Zoe Kroeger, Amelie O’Toole, Anna Nussio, Lily Duncan

ABSENT: Lara Fox, Mia Lloyde

Netball Open 4/5/6

FRONT ROW: Sarah Snook, Lily Dyson, Bella Barton, Lauren Clatworthy, Olivia Connelly, Grace Kemish, Rosie Lewis, Bridget Crowe

SECOND ROW: Aniella De Savi, Maisie Aitken, Phoebe Holliday, Amelie Fenwick, Lily Walsh-Brien, Kiara Cenko, Samara Lock

THIRD ROW: Emma Shute, Monika Mezic, Stella Mulvaney, Sophie Drewe, Jessica Corones, Liv Sampson

ABSENT: Ashlee An, Charli Faehrmann, Skye Fenton, Charlotte Gibbons, Alice Golding, Sinead Leahy, Eleana Perre, Chloe Tarasenko, Josetta Travers, Ella Walters

Netball Year 10

FRONT ROW: Violet Salvemini, Abi Furness, Lilly Tregilgas, Ines Boehm, Tilly Barter, Maddy Telford, Asia Colombi, Kiara Pierce, Jazmin Baker

SECOND ROW: Emma Ielasi, Lily Braddy, Sienna Peters, Ruby Bok, Jordan Moulding, Coco Taylor, Ellie Zizikos, Sara Elleway, Chloe Dowd

THIRD ROW: Elka Briggs, Ava Heggie, Kenisha MacDonald, Isla Murphy, Eugenia Fiocchini, Lola Haegi, Ella Densley, Laura Seach

ABSENT: Macey Lange, Maddie Wyman

Netball Year 9

FRONT ROW: Zoe Moulding, Annabelle Keane, Alannah Harriss, Charlotte Kroeger, Emma Jones, Gemma Griffith, Isabelle Lintern, Sophia Moretti

SECOND ROW: Annabel Hage, Chloe Chadwick, Ruby Cramond, Jaime Linnett, Scarlett Hinora, Jade Clohesy, Kiara Coscarella

THIRD ROW: Holly Grenvold, Molly Chapman, Layla Timbs, Bridie Roesler, Teagan Trigg, Melissa Lisle

ABSENT: Madison Ash, Isabella Boyd, Ivy Carr, Emma Fox, Tess Gallagher, Lara Gobec, Gemma Grenvold, Emma Williss

Netball Year 8

FRONT ROW: Lily Heffernan, Alice Krupka, Tilly Petty, Lucinda Furness, Eleanor Wood, Annika Garbin, Lucy Pfitzner, Ava Farmer, Claudia Paterson

SECOND ROW: Grace Bok, Zara Van der Linden, Coco Pannozzo, Ava Barton, Pallas Hannan, Cara Dalzotto, Milana Russo, Annabelle Phillips

THIRD ROW: Poppy Lea, Ava Lange, Molly Kuchel, Sofia Paul, Ella Nankervis, Georgia Emes, Abbey Haskard

Netball Year 7

FRONT ROW: Eliza Scott, Madison Childs, Lucy McConnochie, Chelsea Bence, Eva Galatis, Grace Manou, Jessica Carningham, Maddie Boss, Alice Lee, Clementine Scott, Juliette Moretti

SECOND ROW: Angelique Route, Mia Burfield, Nikita Philippou, Evelyn Moyle, Saskia Kellaway, Isabella Martiensen, Jessica Mathers, Svetlana Bose, Finlay Ashmead

THIRD ROW: Charlotte Tibbott, Chloe

Toogood, Bella Black, Daniella Lague, Lucy Adams, Michaela Lague, Evie Wright, Saskia Toogood, Charli Young

ABSENT: Olivia Cowain, Ruby Gosnell, Zara Hogarth, Imani Koo, Scarlett Rice, Avalon Schunke, Alice Thompson

Netball Year 6

FRONT ROW: Ruby Barter, Mabel Hille, Jordan Cumberlidge, Ella Randall, Erin Gibson, Isobel Fitzgerald, Sofia Tropeano

SECOND ROW: Ivy Whiting, Talia Cenko, Molly Goldfinch, Scarlett Briggs, Maggie Robinson

Netball Year 5

FRONT ROW: Eliza Dann, Mia Pivato, Sienna Marciano, Paetyn Loftus, Lily Bickle, Julia Nakad

SECOND ROW: Ivania Wang, Eadie Taylor, Esther Goldfinch, Emily Xiao

Netball Year 4

FRONT ROW: Eliza Vogt, Olivia Morton, Lelia Ying, Lucy Coligan, Susannah Moretti, Eve Drabsch

SECOND ROW: Emily Hicks, Charlotte Marold, Makaidie Mitchell, Annabelle Hosford, Holly Wotton, Sophie Sach

Netball Year 2/3

FRONT ROW: Lucy Filsell, Chloe Hage, Abbie Featherston, Vivienne Chen, Macie Ashmead, Isabella Nazzari, Paige Calladine

SECOND ROW: Eloise Dickson, Kiara Elkaduwa, Charlotte Russell, Zoe Aylward, Zara Nathan, Georgia Hawcroft, Caitlyn Howard

THIRD ROW: Alyssia Bickle, Isabella Capurso, Riani Themistocleous, Alexis Cuevas, Maya Fowler, Ibbie Schar

Soccer Boys Open A

FRONT ROW: Tyler Cumberlidge, Harry Selinis, Alex Estrella, Jordan Lewis, Charlie Finnimore, Oliver Canale, Cooper Dawson

SECOND ROW: Foti Ntafillis, Liam Frew, Jett Bernardi, Matthew Frost, Dominic Perre, Jack Dawson

Soccer Open B

FRONT ROW: Byron Filsell, Ethan Zachos, Alexander Manou, Charlie Tan, George Drivas

SECOND ROW: Daniel Cramond, Eamon Sibly, Lachlan Mowbray

ABSENT: Daniel Bruzzone, Cheuk Hei Chan, Floyd Salt, Samuel Taverna, Carlos Romeo, Lachlan Mowbray

Soccer Boys Middle School A and B

FRONT ROW: Samuel Farinola, Samuel Witt, Cruz Brennan, Toby Everett, Kavith Eriyagama, Fraser Agzarian, Adam Pivato,Alex Wiltshire, Lucas Mazzone

SECOND ROW: Taras Kholodenko, Johann Ninan, Alessandro Rossi, Eamon O’Reilly, Phillip Wegiel, Will Vogt, Thomas Alcorn, Darby Burvill

THIRD ROW: Lachie Estrella, Sebastian Nazzari, Max Kafetzis, Theo Sweeney, Hunter De Bruin, Kobe Leaver, Phoenix Philippou, Lachlan James

Soccer Year 5/6

FRONT ROW: Henry McPhail, Nathan Lee, Marco Russo, Lucas Zybert, Henry Brown, Dominic Moyle

SECOND ROW: Mitchell Chan, Lucy Glasson, Christopher Cowain, Bennett Dickson, Portia Cook, Alexander Giannias

ABSENT: Zane Downes, Asher Hogarth, Miller Stevens

Soccer Year 4/5

FRONT ROW: Rhys Bonney, Ilya Kaleniuk, Ella Fuss, Francesca Maniscalco, Imogen Sluczanowski, Maya Nazzari

SECOND ROW: Austin Gillis, Ted Schultz, Jack Schreurs, Lucy Everett, Samuel Alcorn

ABSENT: Thomas Campbell, Alex Palmer, Leo Swift

Soccer Year 3

FRONT ROW: Kingston Cook, Oliver Bailey, Noah-John Cocca, Max Pelizzari, Mitchell Digney, Alexis Maniscalco

SECOND ROW: Ryder Nygaard, Owen Clements, Eddie Xiao, Andrew Giannias, Sid Carr

ABSENT: Oliver Palmer, Harry Rehn

Soccer Year 2

FRONT ROW: Markos Wang, Mitchell Carningham, Henry Drabsch, James Pivato, Aldrin Jacson

SECOND ROW: Jack McKenzie, Liam Gibson, Archie Cesana-King, Lachlan Everett

ABSENT: Ivy Taylor

Soccer Girls

FRONT ROW: Claudia Paterson, Paris Needs, Sascha Spoor, Zara Van der Linden, Annalise Psevdos, Ella Riggs, Alexia Piscitelli, Ruby Beesley

SECOND ROW: Bella Barton, Emerson

MacDougall, Sinead Leahy, Lola Haegi, Maisie Aitken, Harriet Milne, Maddie Box

ABSENT: Evangaline Brennan, Evie Cant, Eleana Perre, Chloe Tarasenko, Poppy Willis

Softball Open Girls

FRONT ROW: Eliza Frinsdorf, Imali Watkins, Finlay Ashmead, Alice Thompson, Jessica Mathers

SECOND ROW: Edie Davies, Lucy Adams, Sofia Paul, Eva Moyle

ABSENT: Avalon Schunke, Olivia Cowain, Isabella Martiensen, Evangaline Brennan

Softball Year 4-6

FRONT ROW: Ruby Barter, Elodie Dippenaar, Lucas Zybert, Ortensia Primavera, Walker Whittaker, Analie Vedig, Thomas Campbell

SECOND ROW: Sienna Tropeano, Maggie Robinson, Scarlett Briggs, Claire Dewar, Jordan Cumberlidge

ABSENT: Kian Bilsborow, Amelia Ciplys, Lucy Glasson, Mabel Hille, Harry Hoffmann, Dominic Moyle, Nicholas Oleksyn, Mia Pivato, William Richards, Alexander Roccisano, Marco Russo, David Simmons, Sofia Tropeano, Jonah Zandona

SAPSASA & SACPSSA

Swimming Carnival Years 3-6

FRONT ROW: Charlotte Russell, Aniela Breithaupt, Charlotte Marold, Samuel Alcorn, Oliver Bailey, Jensen Marold, Bianca Hull, Olivia Morton, Ryder Nygaard

SECOND ROW: Lily Bickle, Alexander Giannias, Isobel Langman, Ava Nygaard, Maggie Robinson, Joshua Hicks, Claire Dewar, Lachlan Burfield, Hugo Black

ABSENT: Zoe Aylward, Ethan Bailey, Theodore Black, Thomas Campbell, Christopher Cowain, Hailey Hiew, Lily Hamlyn, Louis Martins, Maikadie Mitchell, Julia Nakad, William Stone, Jonah Zandona

Table Tennis Open A and B

FRONT ROW: Edmund Lee, Isabel De Rosa, Matt Yee, Kai Gruberlind, Aidan Ying, Lucien Della Porta, Ryan Schuurmans, Elizabeth Woods, Alex Wiltshire

SECOND ROW: Jessica Blight, Thomas Hartley, Marcus Quarisa, Jack Kirkwood, William Stein, Matteo McCaul, Cameron Niblett

ABSENT: Simon Aylward, Olivia Cowain, Ivan Du, Vlad Gordiienko, Keeley Paech, Jake Tipper, Anastazia Trouptsis, Anson Tsui, Forest Zhang

Tennis Memorial Drive

William Catinari, Louis Kellaway, Hayden Howard, Ben Chisholm, Jon-Luc Catinari, Charlie McArthur

Tennis Division 1 Boys

William Catinari, Henry Hartwig, Louis Kellaway, Luke Roberts, Jon-Luc Catinari, Liam Frew, Charlie McArthur

Tennis Division 2-6 & Division 7-10 Boys

FRONT ROW: Nathan Lee, Elliot Livingston, Thomas Polotnianka, Will Vogt, Isaac Choi

SECOND ROW: Lachie Estrella, Theo Sweeney, Evan Lange, Mutsa Mupandawana

ABSENT: David Wegiel, Phillip Wegiel

Touch Football Open Girls

FRONT ROW: Lucy O’Neill, Bridget Crowe, Kiara Pierce, Maddie Wyman, Tilly Barter, Ines Boehm, Ava McEntee, Violet Salvemini, Ella Farmer

SECOND ROW: Elsie Burvill, Gabrielle Mahney, Ellie Zizikos, Sophia McArthur, Ruby Bok, Sienna Peters, Rani Mulvaney, Imogen Hartley

THIRD ROW: Aniella De Savi, Zoe Kroeger, Michaela Scardigno, Lola Haegi, Ava Heggie, Lucy Thompson, Charlotte Gibbons, Elka Briggs

Touch Football Middle Girls

FRONT ROW: Francesca Fiocchini, Alice Krupka, Lucy Pfitzner, Violet Hille, Annika Garbin, Ava Farmer, Rosie O’Neill, Lily Heffernan, Zara Downes

SECOND ROW: Millie Park, Saskia Kellaway, Grace Bok, Milana Russo, Gemma Griffith, Alannah Harriss, Mia Burfield, Lotta Nielsen, Imani Koo

THIRD ROW: Charlotte Kroeger, Olivia Dietrich, Ella Nankervis, Jade Clohesy, Layla Timbs, Chloe Chadwick, Poppy Lea, Abbey Haskard

Volleyball Open Boys

1 & 2

FRONT ROW: Matt Yee, Josh Brown, Josh McGarry, Lachlan Mowbray, Henry Frinsdorf, Charlie Tan

SECOND ROW: Eamon Sibly, Targe Sibly, Ziggy Taylor, Januarius Lo

Volleyball Open Boys

3 & 4

Sam Van der Linden, Oscar Harvey, Reuben De Tullio, Will McCormick, Matteo McCaul, Ryan Schuurmans, Ian Lee

Volleyball Open Girls

FRONT ROW: Emma Ielasi, Isabel De Rosa, Ella Peake, Mia Tuhou-King, Samantha Chan, Sannawar Sandhu, Lilly Tregilgas, Ella Riggs

SECOND ROW: Abigail Paterson, Lucinda Griffin, Quisha Branajaya, Liv Pike, Esme Kitching

THIRD ROW: Holly Goode-Smith, Sophie Emes, Sophie Drewe, Laura Seach, Charlie McAlister

Volleyball Middle School Boys Year 7/8/9

Rocco Schirripa, Leonardo Raschella, Jared Cenko, Max Swift, Tyler Harriss, Mattis Nielsen

Volleyball Middle Girls

FRONT ROW: Eliza Frinsdorf, Tilly Petty, Lara Gobec, Zara Van der Linden, Lauren Goricki, Vidhi Parikh, Claudia Paterson, Alice Lee

SECOND ROW: Yeon Sue Choi, Edie Davies, Ruby Cramond, Teagan Trigg, Molly Kuchel, Isabelle Lintern, Sofia Kwak

Water Polo Open Boys

FRONT ROW: Joseph Ianniello, Evan Lange, Matthew Frost, Patrick Case, Chris An

SECOND ROW: Daniel Bruzzone, Lachie Fox, Alex Varley, Clancy Cvetko

ABSENT: David Wegiel

Water Polo Open Girls

FRONT ROW: Ella Riggs, Maddie Wyman, Sophia McArthur, Elka Briggs, Lily Duncan, Rani Mulvaney, Ellie Zizikos

SECOND ROW: Mya Mignone, Emma Shute, Liv Sampson, Jessica Corones, Lily Walsh-Brien

TEACHER: Brendan Toohey

Water Polo Middle Boys

FRONT ROW: Archie Becker, Nicholas Hosford, Aiden Bonney, Stefan Giannias, Tyler Stone

SECOND ROW: Elliott Waters, Keanan Strawbridge, Will Nixon, Josh Barter

Water Polo Middle Girls

FRONT ROW: Lucy McConnochie, Imali

Watkins, Saskia Kellaway, Tilly Petty

SECOND ROW: Daisy Wilson, Bridie Roesler, Ruby Cramond, Jade Clohesy

SECOND ROW: Grace Morton, Annabelle

Phillips, Stevie Sinel, Lilah Humphreys, Ivy Carr, Charlotte Devey, Kiara Cenko

Years 3-12 Athletics Age Champions

FRONT ROW: Macie Ashmead, Oliver Bailey, Samuel Alcorn, Maggie Robinson, Edie Davies, Charles Greaves, Eddie Xiao, Holly Wotton

SECOND ROW: Saskia Kellaway, Charlotte Kroeger, Jared Cenko, Sebastian Nichols, Summer Hudswell, Louis Kellaway, Sara Elleway, Abbey Haskard

ABSENT: Chloe Hage, Jasmine Hughes, William Stone, Ellie Digney, Stevie Sinel, Christian Whitwell, Layla Kinnane, Noah Chlanda, Georgina Harvey, Hayden Howard

SSSSA Athletics Team Year 7-12

FRONT ROW: Grace Manou, Alexis O’Mahony, Emma Jones, Abbey Haskard, Hamish Baker, Edie Davies, Will Braddy, Sara Elleway, Ava Barton, Charlotte Kroeger, Eva Galatis

SECOND ROW: Carter Gallasch, James Bedford, Zoe Bassiliadis, Lewis Ward, Oliver Dixon, Amelie Fenwick, Max Swift, Summer Hudswell

THIRD ROW: Jared Cenko, Jordan Lewis, Bas Nichols, Will Goss, James Haskard, Lachlan Mowbray, Christian Whitwell, Oliver Corones

FOURTH ROW: Zac Callaghan, Nathan Hosford, Dan Pihir, Noah Chlanda, Hayden Howard, Targe Sibly, Eamon Sibly

Awards

Abigail Furness

MVP 10C Netball

Alexis O’Mahony

MVP Senior Cross Country

Alice Golding

Coaches Award Open 6 Netball

Amelie Fenwick

MVP Open 4 Netball

Amitej Singh

Coaches Award Middle A Basketball

Angus Renfrey MVP Middle A Basketball

Annabel Hage

Coaches Award Intermediate Cross Country

Annabelle Keane

Coaches Award 9A Netball

Ava Barton MVP 8A Netball

Ava Heggie

MVP 10A Netball

Bennett Dickson

MVP Year 6 Gold Basketball

MVP Year 5-6 Soccer

Coaches Award Year 6 Cross Country

Bridie Roesler

MVP 9B Netball

Cameron Niblett

Coaches Award Open Hockey

Coaches Award Open B Table Tennis

Cara Dalzotto

MVP 8B Netball

Carl Khouri-Revell

Coaches Award Middle B Basketball

Charli Faehrmann

MVP Open 5 Netball

Charlie Coligan

MVP Year 6 Green Basketball

Charlie Kelly MVP Middle C Basketball

Chloe Toogood

MVP 7C Netball

Christopher Cowain

MVP Year 6 Cross Country

Claudia Paterson

Coaches Award Open A Soccer

Clementine Scott

Coaches Award 7C Netball

Daniel Cramond

Coaches Award Open B Soccer

Edmund Lee

Coaches Award Open A Table Tennis

Ella Densley

Coaches Award Senior Cross Country

Emily Seal

Coaches Award Open 2 Netball

Emma Fox

MVP Middle 2 Football

Emma Ielasi

Coaches Award 10C Netball

Finlay Ashmead

MVP 7B Netball

Gabriel Patterson MVP Year 9 Football

Gemma Griffith

MVP 9C Netball

Georgina Harvey

MVP Open 1 Netball

Grace Kemish

Coaches Award Open Football

Harriet Milne

MVP Open 3 Netball

Harry Faulkner

Coaches Award First XVII Football

Henry McPhail

Coaches Award

Holly Goode-Smith

Year 5-6 Soccer

MVP Open Hockey

Holly Wotton

MVP

Hunter de Bruin

Year 4 Cross Country

Coaches Award Middle B Soccer

Isabel De Rosa

MVP Open A Table Tennis

Isabella Martiensen

Coaches Award

7A Netball

Jack Dawson Coaches Award Open A Soccer

James Nussio

Coaches Award Year 9 Football

Jared Cenko

MVP Middle B Basketball

Jed Thompson

Coaches Award

Jordan Cumberlidge

Year 7 Football

MVP Year 6 Softball

Jordan Lewis MVP Open A Soccer

Jordan Moulding

Coaches Award

Joshua Brown

10A Netball

MVP Open Badminton

Joshua Hicks MVP Year 4-6 Football

Joshua Hicks

Coaches Award Year 6 Green Basketball

Juliette Moretti

Coaches Award

Kiara Cenko

7B Netball

Coaches Award Open 4 Netball

Lachlan Estrella

Coaches Award Middle A Soccer

Lachlan Fox MVP Open A Basketball

Laura Seach

Coaches Award

Layla Timbs MVP

10B Netball

9A Netball

Lucy Everett MVP Year 5 Cross Country

Lucy Pfitzner

Coaches Award

Luke Burton

8A Netball

Coaches Award Open A Basketball

Mabel Hille

Coaches Award Year 6 Netball

Madaleine Box

MVP Open A Soccer

Madison Ash Coaches Award

9C Netball

Maggie Robinson

MVP Year 6 Cross Country

MVP Year 6 Netball

Maisie Aitken

Coaches Award Open 5 Netball

Matilda Barter

MVP 10B Netball

Matt Yee

MVP Open B Table Tennis

Matthew Ziesing

MVP Open C Basketball

Maximos Kafetzis

MVP Middle A Soccer

Millie McCarthy

MVP Open 1 Netball

Montgomery Rutteman

Coaches Award Middle C Basketball

Noah Chlanda

MVP Senior Cross Country

Noah Wahabzada

Coaches Award Open C Basketball

Oliver Dixon

MVP Year 8 Football

Orestes Corolis

Coaches Award 6 Gold Basketball

Paraskevi Hannan

Coaches Award 8B Netball

Patrick Hall

MVP First XVII Football

Portia Cook

Coaches Award Year 6 Cross Country

Ruby Barter

Coaches Award Year 6 Softball

Sabrina Turner

Coaches Award Open 3 Netball

Sam Glasson

MVP Intermediate Cross Country

Samuel Alcorn

MVP Year 4 Cross Country

Saskia Kellaway

MVP 7A Netball

Sebastian Nichols

Coaches Award Year 8 Football

Sophia Giannaros

MVP Open 2 Netball

Sophia McArthur

MVP Open Football

Sophie Drewe

MVP Open 6 Netball

Summer Hudswell

MVP Intermediate Cross Country

Coaches Award Middle 1 Football

Teagan Trigg

Coaches Award 9B Netball

Thomas Alcorn

MVP Middle B Soccer

Thomas Alcorn

Coaches Award Intermediate Cross Country

Thomas Potter

Coaches Award Open B Basketball

Violet Hille

Coaches Award Open Badminton

Violet Patterson

MVP Open Football

William Catinari

MVP Year 7 Football

William Goss

MVP Open B Basketball

William Griffin

Coaches Award Second XVII Football

Xavier Conway

MVP Second XVII Football

Xavier Nichols

MVP Open B Soccer

Zara Downes

MVP Middle 1 Football

Zoe Bassiliadis

Coaches Award Middle 2 Football

Staff 2022

Tanya Bahnisch

Ellen Bailey

Andrew Balkwill

Laura Bartholomew

Helen Ayliffe

Chris Bartlett

Melissa Belton

Nadia Berezansky

Natasha Berri

Alex Beveridge

Tori Beers Dana Bocse

Stephanie Bordignon Nicole Borowicki Hanaa Boruch

Loretta Bowshall-Freeman

Ilinca Bocse

Danielle Braddy

Sophie Brownwood James Burdon

Tamara Burton

Melissa Buske Emma Brown Daniel Caire

Pamela Alexopoulos

Matthew Andrigo Joshua Archer Behnoosh Aryanpad

Josephine Abraham

Karen Ashton-Swift

David Carosi Jennifer Chan Rohan Cheong

Adrian Chiarolli

Alice Calnan Davina Cimarosti

Carol Dart

Fiona Croft

Jason De Luca

Jessica De Luca Kim Delaney Hamish Dowd

Claire Duguid

Ben Dray

Amanda Dyson

Lara Ebbs

Brad Edwards Kirsty Esvelt-Allen

Andrea Fernandez Julie Favretto

Pauline Filosi

Anne-Marie Flaherty

Michael Francis Adam Froscio

Werner Geldenhuys Bill Gaynor

Natalie Goodair Amy Goodrich Deborah Goss Emma Grant

Anita Collyer Melissa Ciplys

Alecia Cooper-Joshi Elizabeth Coughlin

Lisa Coultas Tracey Cramond

Jimmy Grant Fergus Grant

Elaine Grottick Caroline Guirguis Robyn Halliday Jodie Hamilton-Melhuish

Alice Healy

Janet Hoban

Carol Jacob

Jessica Karlovic

Oriana Harris

Rick Kovarik

Benita Heritage

Nathan Holdinghausen

Jessica Jamieson

Chrissy Keddie

Kate Harrison Mang Lai

Kane Hetherington

Irena Hollis

Catherine Jarvis

Jackie Kerr

Sarah Hartlett Amanda Langton

Stephen Heuzenroeder

Tracey Howe

Paul Jarvis

Andrew Khabbaz

Isabella Hartley

Debbie Lauder

Logan Hill

Vincenza Iammarrone

Lachlan Jones

Sarah Kim

Jamie Hayter

Sandy Lee

Thu Hoang

Franca Iskra

Britta Jureckson

Felicity Koeroessy

Murray Head

Yin Jong Lee

Elizabeth Nelligan Jenny Nemcic

Nicole Moxham Simon Munn Kala Nathan-Thomson

Duyen Nguyen

Chris O’Reilly Kellie Osborn

Tamae Ninos Colleen O’Connell Cecilia O’Neill

Nathalie Paice

Julie Moretti Leeanne Moriarty

Kym McPhee

Dharma Moerman Sean Moffat

Anne Morse

Chen Liu Debra Lubatti

Judith Lewis Patrick Lim Karen Lintern Rachel Luke

Elle Marschall Helen Maywald

Nicole Manley

Amelia Marcuccio Sarah Marinelli Erin McPheat

Teresa Pepicelli Rebecca Pfitzner

Voula Papapetros Kim Parfitt Julia Penn Sarah Pfitzner

Rebecca Sharpe Liza Siviour

Matt Smith

Christine Stevens Ryan Stor Belinda Sziller

Belinda Roberts Katherine Roberts Tom Robinson Ben Salter

Carolyn Schmidt Earle Scott

Janette Pipe Holly Potter Ben Price Emily Putland Sean Quirke Jessica Redigolo

Amanda Reichelt Elizabeth Renfrey Martin Richards Duncan Rieger Sharon Rigoni Barry Roberts

Jayne Taeuber Glenn Thomas Peter Thornton Craig Tilbrook Brendan Toohey Jane Trengove

Lane Trenorden Scott Tunbridge Alex Urban Damian Vahlis

Mimi Vahlis Lauren Vilanova

Absent Staff

Simon Baccanello

Tom Baxter

Tuscany Buckle

Bill Deegan

Kate Donovan

Paul George

Alisha Hart

Sarika Khurana

Andrew Kirkbride

Paola Merullo-Bianco

Cecillia O’Neill

Rebecca Quartermaine

Katie Routley

Johnathon Webb

Jessica Zotti

Belinda Zieleniecki

Josh Wigmore Therese Wilson Jeffrey Wray

Stuart Wuttke Kathryn Yeates

Natasha Wigg

Paul Wadsworth Steve Wasilewski Anne Watson Anne Way Marc Whitehead

Staff Farewells

Thank you to our teachers, specialists, support people, and leaders who we farewell in 2022, for the professionalism, energy and guidance provided to the young people in our care. We wish you well for what comes next.

Alice Healy

Anne Morse

Anne Watson

Belinda Zieleniecki

Bill Gaynor

Celina Do

Irena Hollis

Jack Carter

Jane Trengrove

James (Jimmy) Grant

Jessica De Luca

Jessica Zotti

Jodie Hamilton-Melhuish

Judith Lewis

Kane Hetherington

Kathryn Yeates

Lisa Coultas

Lydia McCarron

Melanie Karunasena

Nicole Moxham

Patrick Lim

Ryan Stor

Sarah Marinelli

Scott Tunbridge

Sophie Brownwood

Thu Huong

Werner Geldenhuys

Deputy Departure

A special acknowledgement to outgoing Deputy Principal, Paul Wadsworth, for his invaluable service at Mercedes College exemplifying outstanding leadership, generosity of spirit, and commitment to teaching and learning excellence.

Although taking on a new challenge after 17 years with us, Paul remains a member of the Mercedes College community through his connection as a Mercurean, and we look forward to welcoming him back as our guest soon.