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Student LeadershipLast week our student leaders throughout the College participated in an evening of team building. Some 80 students took part in a series of activities requiring physical challenges, problem solving exercises and most importantly lots of fun. Congratulations in particular to the Senior Student Representative Council members who organised the occasion.

This year we are blessed to have many students prepared to take on leadership responsibilities and I congratulate them all on their commitment.

On a related matter I have much pleasure in acknowledging the success of Jayne Broadbridge, 12 JO, who was the female recipient of the

Achievement Award at the 2006 STAR Group Youth Leadership Camp run by SA Police. Jayne received the award because of her team capabilities, moral courage and initiative.

The convenor of the programme describes Jayne as "a polite, reliable and enthusiastic individual who is a fine ambassador for Mercedes College". All who know Jayne would agree totally.

Newsletter I hope that you are enjoying the new look newsletter, the Mercy Vine. We look forward to feedback on the new

format. We will be alternating reports between the Heads of Schools each edition, rather than hearing from each of the three schools every edition.

The Mercy Vine is available on the College website, via email or in printed format through the youngest student in each family.

Yours sincerely,

Peter DawPrincipal

Coming Events 27 March Yr 7 Retreat Co-Ed CSS Athletics- Santos Stadium Yr 8-12 Co-Ed Athletics 28-29 March R-12- Extra Curricular, Group & Sport Photos28 March Yr 12 Photo29 March ISSA Swimming Final31 March Yr 12 Interim Reports Yr 11-12 Class Party4 April Caritas Day5-7 April Yr 7 Camp6-7 April International Students Orientation7 April Yr 11 Interim Reports Rec-Yr 1 Class Party

Issue No 4 - March 24, 2006

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A Friday thought… It was an interesting coincidence that as the polls closed in South Australia last weekend, Catholics who attended Saturday night Mass were listening to the story of Jesus doing something rarely spoken about in the Gospels – displaying his anger. In this case with people who had used the temple for wrong purposes. I sense that sometimes we cover up the notion of Jesus being angry, preferring to only highlight the ‘gentle Jesus meek and mild’ aspect almost because we want to apologise for this other dimension of his humanity. Yet it’s there for all to see. The response to an abuse of this sacred place.

Why a coincidence? Were our politicians endeavouring to damage the temple? Not at all. But there was nevertheless a salutary reminder of the ongoing clash between the demands of the marketplace and the principles of the Christian community. The approach of some who espouse the notion made famous in Graham Richardson’s book “Whatever it takes”. The effort by politicians of various persuasions to drive through an agenda which, rather than defend human rights and dignity, makes principle subservient to power, the notion of the common good displaced by efforts to please unrepresentative but self-serving pressure groups.

In analysing the election result on Saturday night, Federal Minister Nick Minchin suggested that the state government had achieved much partly due to the national government’s economic policies. Deputy Premier Kevin Foley countered that his government had achieved much through its own efforts. One might perhaps challenge both politicians, suggesting that the state of the state is also much attributable to international policies over which none of us has much sway. Whatever the truth, one overriding principle stands out as our newly elected government begins its four year mandate. How will the policies being pursued bring justice and dignity to all? It is this question, usually discomfiting and often ignored in the rush to appease whichever group is perceived as electora lly significant, which creates an ongoing and necessary tension between Christianity and government. It is this question which is symbolically thrown up by the actions of Jesus in the temple, where he confronts those who perhaps habitually took for granted the local community’s acceptance of their actions. Assumptions of the role of the Church as not ‘rocking the boat’ and staying clear of controversy at times in our own society have caused governments around Australia to push the envelope in ways which, with the wisdom of hindsight, have been anything but Christian and just. So perhaps, while it might be akin to the self-imposed penitential infliction of the hairshirt, our newly elected leaders could do worse than contemplate Jesus’ actions in the temple, his actions challenging both them and ourselves to reflect on principles of human dignity as we all work for a more just world, not only internationally but also in our own back yard.

Peter Williams

FOSTER CARERS There are many children and young people in our community who need the care of a person like you. All kinds of people are needed to become Foster Carers. Call Foster Carer Recruitment on 1800 210 145 or visit the website at www.fostercarers.org.au DONATIONS of EASTER EGGS We will be collecting Easter Eggs for Sister Kate for the Women’s Prison. These can be left at McAuley Office. Any donations gratefully received.

FRIDAY MORNING MASS

Each Friday morning parents, staff and students celebrate the Eucharist together in the Chapel at 8.15am. You are very

welcome to be part of this Mass.

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From the Junior School In the last Newsletter I happily reported on several students who displayed the attribute of Caring and I am pleased to add another to the list. Each morning Cooper Dowie from Year 3 (and his mum) have been assisting a reluctant student in getting to class and doing so willingly and cheerfully, making his buddy very much at ease as he acclimatises to his new environment; helping him to become a risk-taker. Thank you Cooper and Carolyn.

Last Saturday night at the AFL NAB Cup Final , 35 of our Year 2-4 footballers were given the opportunity to be involved in the half time activities. Despite the result of the main game our students enjoyed themselves immensely. They were able to go down to the change rooms, form guards of honour, play on AAMI Stadium and handout footballs to the crowd. Thanks to Mr Gary Wood for helping to coordinate proceedings and to Sturt Football Club and Auskick for the opportunity. Over the past 12 months the Junior School has been reviewing its Policy for Personal Responsibility and has made some modifications to the existing policy. Thank you to parents who offered their suggestions throughout the process. A brief draft copy of the policy is provided below. Step Process for Personal Responsibility for Junior School Students Main Principle: “TRY TO CATCH STUDENTS BEING GOOD”

Rules (a) Respect Each Other, the Environment and All Property. (b) One Person Speaks at a Time. (c) Be Punctual and Bring All Equipment. (d) Remain on Task and in Area. (Each class has modified these rules and established essential agreements that will apply to their students). STEP 1: Inappropriate Behaviour

• Warning, identification of behaviour and teacher counselling.

• Point out students who are displaying positive behaviour.

STEP 2: Repeated Inappropriate Behaviour • Time out in class (5 minutes then asked if they are

ready to return).

At this point the student is made aware that they are on notice and need to modify their behaviour. If the student is successful in modifying his/her behaviour for the duration of the lesson then no further action is taken.

STEP 3: Repeated Inappropriate Behaviour • Student is issued with a Notification/White Slip.

Parent to sign Notification in the section titled Consequence. Student must paste the white slip in their diary, take it home, have it signed by parents and sighted by teacher promptly. The green slip is to be sent to Head of Junior School . The yellow slip is to be kept for teacher record.

There is NO detention issued at this stage.

Step 4: Repeated Inappropriate Behaviour A third Notification in one term results in Detention . At this point the teacher issuing the detention records the day and date and in the Consequence section circles Detention.

Students are expected to attend on the following Wednesday after they have received the detention. Students are reminded that the detention takes priority over other commitments. Students must bring their diary and nothing else. The white slip is given to the student and signed by the parent/guardian, green slip to the Head of Junior School and the yellow slip is for teacher records.

Attendance at Detention in Head of Junior School’s O ffice at 1:00pm sharp on Wednesdays.

A third Detention in one term results in parent being called in for an interview with Head of Junior School .

Next step • child placed on probation for two weeks • any infringement during probation will result in an

in-school suspension. Further indiscretions will require a home suspension (2 days) Final step - discuss alternative schooling

Outside Classroom Consequences

Inappropriate Behaviour • Rough play, being in ‘out of bounds’ area, littering,

not wearing hat, failing to follow a teacher’s instructions, bad language, or any breach of rules will result in a Notification.

Students involved in severe behaviour will be referred to the Head of Junior School or nominee, where suitable consequences will be determined. The following list provides examples of what would constitute a Detention or more serious sanctions.

• Violence, including fighting • Dangerous play • Verbal abuse and threatening gestures • Vandalism • Possession or use of any dangerous objects • Leaving school premises without permission

Frank Ali Assistant Principal

Head of Junior School

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From the Middle School Harmony Day

“You can develop the right attitude toward others if you have kindness, love and respect for them, and a clear realization of the oneness of all human beings.”

The Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate

Students in the Middle School celebrated Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March. Harmony Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination and provides all Australians with an opportunity to celebrate our diverse multicultural society, re-commit to our common values of respect and goodwill and to say “No” to racism.

Our day began with a Middle School A ssembly, run by the Middle School Leaders and students from 6PO. Father Brendan Connell spoke to the students about the meaning of harmony and reminded them that Harmony Day is not just about a one day celebration but is rather a commitment to say “No” to racism 365 days a year. During the day students were involved in Harmony Day activities within their home groups and wore orange ribbons to promote this special occasion.

The corridor between The College Shop and Library Plaza w as decorated with orange hands on which each Middle School student had written their own personal message or prayer for harmony throughout the world. Given the recent events in NSW it is worth remembering that over 43% of Australia’s population was born overseas or have at least one parent born overseas, and that our diverse society stems from around 200 different cultural backgrounds. Harmony Day was a fantastic opportunity for our Middle School students and staff to focus on gaining a greater appreciation of our dynamic multi-cultural society, to celebrate community harmony and to re-commit to the Mercy values that underpin our relationships with others – those of Compassion, Integrity, Loyalty, Responsibility, Justice and Mutual Respect.

Thank you to everyone involved in the day, especially Mrs Miles, the Middle School Leaders and SRC representatives for their organisation of the assembly.

Paul Wadsworth Acting Principal

Head of Middle School

Junior Orator Competition During this term many Year 5, 6 and 7 students have been working on their public speaking skills. On Wednesday 15 March these students participated in the Preliminary Finals of Junior Orator. The students presented a prepared speech of 4 minutes duration on the following topics –

• A Day to Remember • History Mysteries • Strange Encounter • Outside the Square • The Commonwealth

They were then given 20 minutes to prepare an impromptu speech from another selection of five topics. The following students were involved in the competition.

Christian Belperio Zara Smith Alexandra Bonato Georgina Kokkotos Mariah Kokkotos Luke Crocker Nikki Manolakis Madeleine Grant

Paige Adey Alice O’Connell William Cernev Henry Gill Glenn Mulders Charlotte Venn Ashlinn Sambrook

All students gained valuable experience in public speaking with special congratulations going to

Paige Adey 1 st Ashlinn Sambrook 2nd

Alice O’Connell 1st Nikki Manolakis 2nd

Paige and Alice will now compete in the semi finals against winners from other schools and we wish them well.

Thanks to Mr Griffin, Mrs Labozzetta and Mrs Grudnoff who adjudicated the school competition and also to Henrietta Byrne and Nicholas Goggin who did a wonderful job chairing the competitions.

Colleen O’Connell Orator Coordinator

The College Shop

CHANGE OF OPENING HOURS Thursday 13 April (last day of Term 1) 8:15am to 1:00pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES Friday 28 April 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday 1 May 9:00am to 1:00pm

NORMAL OPENING TIMES Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:15am to 2:00pm Thursday, Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm

If you have any queries regarding any of the above, please telephone 8372 3229 during trading hours. Second Hand Uniform Shop

located in Strathspey Opening Hours: 8.30 to 10.00am each Tuesday, during Term time only.

We have a good range of all uniform requirements which are half the price or less of new items. We accept cash or cheque (sorry no Credit Cards or Eftpos). Call in and our friendly volunteer staff will be pleased to assist you.

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

LET’S PARTY! – Safe Teenage Partying Tips for Parents – Carmel Bourke Library, Tuesday 4 April, 7.30pm The MP&FA have invited Terri Judd, Project Officer with the Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities to run a workshop on Safe Teenage Parties. The workshop will give parents an opportunity to talk about teenage parties such as:

• Why should we have them? • How can I be sure that my teenagers are safe at

parties? • Frequently asked questions about teenage parties and

alcohol. • What do I need to do if my teenager wants a party at

home? • What do I need to know about the legal

requirements? If you would like to attend, please contact Anne Watson, Strathspey Reception, on 8372 3200 or email mpa@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au. Year 8 Lunch – 12 May 2006 All Year 8 parents are invited to meet for lunch at The Edinburgh Hotel on Friday, 12 May at 12.00pm. If you would like to attend, please email mpa@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au or contact Dianne Sperou 0417 878 485. Year 9 Parents Coffee Morning – 31 March The Year 9 Parent Representatives are holding a coffee morning on 31 March for all Year 9 parents. It will be held at Caffe Buongiorno, Belair Road, Hawthorn (opposite Mitcham Shopping Centre) at 9.00am. All are welcome, no RSVP necessary. Class Parties Many thanks to Evette and Sam Arnold for hosting the Year 4/5 party which was a great success. Thank you also to all parents and teachers for attending. Still to come… Year 8 TONIGHT! Friday 24 March

Hosts: Abby and John Ebbs Year 11/12 Friday 31 March

Hosts: Barbara and Tony Ward Rec/Year 1 Friday 7 April (Junior School Marquee) Entertainment Books Entertainment Books will be sent home to parents via students from Reception to Year 8 on Thursday 30 March. Books will be sent home via the youngest member in the family. Any family not wishing to receive a book should contact Karen Brien on 0400 790 033 before 30 March. Parents are invited to purchase the Entertainment Book or return it if not interested. Entertainment Books will be available for purchase from The College Shop for staff and interested families with students in Years 9-12.

The sa le of Entertainment Books to the Mercedes community is a MP&FA fundraising initiative and we appreciate your support. Secret Men’s Business (Father’s Evening) – Friday 12 May Informal get -together for Dads: 6.30pm Tocos Restaurant, Avoca Hotel, 893 South Road, Clarence Gardens. Payment is direct to the r estaurant on the night. Don has details of the menu which is available by email if you wish to view beforehand. Please contact Don Westley on 0438 931 337 or email donrubyow@internode.on.net to book your spot. Quiz Nite – Saturday 1 July Please put this date in your diary. Details to follow. Volunteers to help run BBQ on Saturday mornings in Terms 2 and 3 at Mercedes The MP&FA is trying something new. A number of schools provide sausage sizzles, coffee and tea at Saturday morning sport. The MP&FA have decided to try this in Terms 2 and 3 to raise funds for the school. If you would like to be involved, please contact Don Westley on 0438 931 337 or email mpa@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au. Next Meeting Our next meeting will be Wednesday 5 April 2006, 7.30pm in the Staff Room, Strathspey. All welcome. Contact Details If you wish to contact the MP&FA please do so – either by email or by phone (Mary Odlum Mob: 0403 360 648).

Mary Odlum Chairperson, Mercedes Parents & Friends Association

Mingle in May

Catch up with old friends and make new ones

Friday 26 May

8:00pm-12:00am at Strathspey Mercedes

$40 per head

Includes: Fabulous Drinks, Delicious Finger Food (Rolling Pin) and Riveting Company. Come Along and Enjoy

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Family Matters The 2006 school year has seen an increasing number of requests from across the College for personal support for students and families. These requests have come from students themselves, concerned parents and teachers. A priority order is placed upon the time in which contact with students is followed up and this has seen some students and families experiencing a waiting period. In order to ensure all concerns are able to be followed up, I thought it may be helpful to clarify the availabil i ty and procedure for requesting counselling support within the College. Gaynor Petrilli is the Junior School Counsellor, who wor ks on a half time basis and is available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I work with students in the Middle and Senior Schools and am available each day until 3:00pm. All College staff work in partnership with families where concerns about student progress arise. Parents in the Junior and Middle Schools are strongly encouraged to make first contact with the relevant Class or Home Group teacher, with concerns they may have regarding student academic, social and behavioural progress. Parents with stude nts in the Senior School are able to refer these matters to the Year Level Co-ordinators – Year 10 Andrea Bishop, Year 11 Ashley Coats and Year 12 Bill Deegan. Following discussion with these staff, the majority of concerns can generally be addressed. In certain circumstances, follow-up contact with Gaynor or myself may be recommended, in which case the student will be referred for additional support. This may include direct counselling assistance, or referral to relevant practitioners or specialist agencies. It is important that teachers are aware of circumstances which may impact upon the academic, behavioural and social progress of students. Therefore, parents are encouraged to provide Class and Home Group teachers with information such as changed family circumstances or health issues as these arise. Copies of Psychological Assessment Reports can better inform how we support students. These reports should be forwarded directly to me and marked “confidential”. Please be assured that this information is managed in a sensitive and confidential way, with respect for student and family privacy. The counselling contact which Gaynor and I have with students is also managed in a sensitive and confidential way. Confidential case note records of our contact with students are maintained for professional use and are kept in secure files. We ensure that students understand the confidential nature of the counselling relationship and the circumstances under which information must be shared with parents and relevant others. I trust this provides clarification of the channels of communication within the College so that student needs can be addressed in a timely and professional manner.

Anne Way College Psychologist

Inclusive Education Mercedes College belongs to the Torrens Gifted and Talented Cluster, a network of Catholic schools which provides stimulating and challenging educational sessions for more highly able students. With a group of like -minded peers, students are introduced to topics not usually covered in their regular curriculum. The sessions are held in different schools and venues and delivered by a variety of personnel.

The first workshop for the year was held at Mercedes College last Friday 17 March. It was conducted by Sitar Maestro Dr Chandr akant Sardeshmukh who introduced Music Therapy – a Therapeutic Music Session for Health and Tranquillity.

Recognised as one of the finest Indian musicians in the world today, Chandrakant Sareshmukh was given extraordinary praise as a child prodigy, performing his first public concert at the age of six. He then studied for fourteen years under the tutelage of maestro Ravi Shankar and Smt. Annapurnadevi, the renowned musician and daughter of Ustad Allauddin Khan.

The students experienced and learnt that Music Therapy is a science of music combined with physiology. Sound vibrations during Music Therapy enter the body at the cellular level where there are more than sixty trillion cells with the brain governing all of them. Music Therapy influences the nat ural healing ability through the sense organs as the cells start to react and move in order to be balanced. In 2005, the Japan Brain Institute and Schichida Child Academy started alpha brain wave research on the effects of Dr Sardeshmukh’s music. They found increased synchronised alpha brain waves in his listeners. When alpha brain waves increase a state of creativity, deep relaxation and peace is experienced.

All the students attending found the Music Therapy workshop a very valuable and stimulating experience.

Josi Labozzetta Inclusive Education Coordinator Gifted Programmes Consultant

Centacare presents a 6 week course on REBUILDING AFTER DIVORCE

Mondays 10:00am to 12:00pm 27 March, 3 and 10 April, 1, 8, 15 May

Fennescey House, Centacare, 33 Wakefield Street, Adelaide. Cost $60 can be paid up front or $10 per session. Bookings: 8210 8200.

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Science Update

I am pleased to announce that 54 students who are currently in Year 10 have received a Bronze award and medal for successfully completing the criteria for the CREST project in 2005.

The CREST project is a science and technology project held through schools in conjunction with the CSIRO. The following students will be presented with their certificates and medals at a Year Level meeting.

Katherine Andrews Patrick Anastassiadis Anthony Awkar Ellie Bahnisch Matthew Barber Katy Castley Adriana Ceravolo Jacky Chan Bridie Connell Michelle Cruickshank Natasha De Agrela Brittany Duregon Linda Fares Nicholas Favaro Nicole Fisher Tom Fullerton Leon Georgas Emily Gore Henry Green Andrew Heuzenroeder Stephen Heuzenroeder Adam Hine Mark Hodgson Elizabeth Howie Natalie Hughes Jessica Kruger Asvattha Kumaran

Andrew Lawless Michael Lawless Walter Marsh Eleanor McCann Emily McCulloch Brigita Mignone Nichola Mundy Patrick Okla Dominic Parker Isaac Patterson Luke Petito Natasha Petito Lucy Pickering Oliver Putland Lloyd Ritchie Holly Ritson Alexandra Rowledge Tom Ryan Caitlin Smith Pierre Sobarzo John Springbett Georgina Venn James Verrall Sam Warren David White Patrick White Christina Zafiris

Andrea Bishop 6-12 Science Coordinator

Music News From Strathspey Congratulations to all students from Years 1-12 who performed so professionally at last weeks Soloist Concert. The night was a huge success and the music staff were so proud of you all and your achievements. Just a friendly reminder, if your son/daughter is one of the Year 3, Year 5 or Middle School students who hire an instrument through the school, all invoices should have now been received and monies are now payable at The College Shop. Payment by the end of March would be appreciated. Also a reminder to all students who are in ensembles, that it is extremely important to be on time for rehearsals. Thi s will help improve the group in becoming more professional, more motivated and ready for the ultimate performance.

Celine Beaton Music Coordinator

Project Compassion

Since the launch of Project Compassion and the ‘Cow -Bank’ project two weeks ago, the Social Justice Group has continued to brainstorm creative fundraising ideas. An aim in our fundraising has been to involve the students of the Junior, Middle and S enior schools and to spread awareness and the mercy spirit. We have been aiming to organise one fundraiser each week so that students remain focused and keep the competitive spirit alive.

For Week 7 we organised a Music Week or ‘Moooosic Week’, and this involved students from R-12. The newly formed Years 6-12 Music Committee came on board to assist in the fundraising and to add their creativity and enthusiasm. We organised music students to busk at lunchtime each day, including the Year Eleven band ‘The New Aztecs’, ‘The Guitar Gurus’ with guitar teacher Mr Robin Pratt and musicians from the Stage Band. The students of the Music Committee baked many delicious treats which were sold while the musicians performed. Music Week was a fantastic success and it was great to see so much support for the performers.

Week 8 also had a musical focus, with ‘Mercedes Idol’ being organised for students in Years 6-12. Auditions were held to determine the students who would progress to the finals. The tale nt was of a very high standard and we congratulate the students who will be performing in the finals. We can be assured it will be a very entertaining performance!

I would like to thank the students of the Music Committee for their fantastic efforts in organising Music Week, and the lunchtime performers for their hard work. The Social Justice Group will continue fundraising next week and all students are encouraged to become involved. Your donations help those in need. Total so far for Middle and Senior schools, $1684.30.

Lucy Doherty Music Captain

School Fees Reminder

Payment of School Fees is an important College Community responsibility and the College is heavily reliant upon families paying their fees when and as they fall due.

A l ate fee of up to $50 per instal ment has been introduced in 2006 reflecting the additional costs incurred to follow up payment for overdue accounts. This is to be applied to fee accounts where a regular payment arrangement has not been implemented and no communication from families has been received within 14 days of the due date.

The due date for Term 1 2006 fees was 28 February 2006. A late fee will be charged to all family accounts where payment in full has not been received and will appear on the end of March Statement of Account.

If you have overlooked payment or are experiencing hardship we invite you to make immediate contact with our Finance staff, and upon payment in full before 31 March 2006, or in special circumstances, the late fee may be waived.

Please do not hesitate to contact – Heather Burns, Administration, 8372 3221

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

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

lgabriel@mercedes.adl.catholic.edu.au

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From the Sports Desk Girls Beach Volleyball The 2006 Girls Beach Volleyball season commenced with great enthusiasm and commitment. Improvement has been shown throughout all teams with the girls playing some excellent volleyball. All teams have shown great potential and have developed excellent skills, as well as producing some outstanding performances, especially from the new and younger players. Tuesday Night – 28 February Senior B Gold – Won 2 sets to 1 Senior B Green – Won 2 sets to 1 Senior B Gold (2) – Lost 2 sets to 1 Senior B Green (2) – Won 2 sets to 1 Wednesday Night – 1 March Senior B Green – Lost 1 set to 3 With two games left in the season before play-offs I would like to wish the girls the best of luck.

Jayne Broadbridge Beach Volleyball Captain

Calling all Mums wanting to have fun

and keep fit at the same time! (no age is too old!)

Beginner Mum’s Friendly Soccer Sponsored by Southern District Junior Soccer Assn

No skill or knowledge needed. Bowker St Oval (near Westfield, Marion)

Monday nights 7pm – 8:30pm Come along, have a go and see if you like it!

Belinda 8270-5260 0410 423 249

belindag@bigpond.net.au URGENT - WANTED TO RENT New family transferring to Mercedes College from NSW are looking to rent:

• 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom house with study • Mitcham Primary School zone • From 13 April for approximately 6-12 months

Please contact Dean Holt on 0439 998 798 or Louise Holt on (02) 9440 0071

Tuckshop Roster

Week 9 Mon 27 March P Borghesan, B Cole, C Banks Tue 28 March K Brien, L Krivicic, B Ward Wed 29 March J Grant, K Hughes, B Kyprianou Thu 30 March S Mundy, D D’Alessandro, J Madsen Fri 31 March C Anastassiadis, D Westley, Y Knight

Week 10 Mon 3 April M Cruickshank, C Herriot, M Belperio Tue 4 April J Kavaleros, J Robinson, C Michos Wed 5 April J Doherty, R Fisher, J Kardachi Thu 6 April C Burnard, L Laidlaw Fri 7 April L McBride, S Anderson, W Gazzola

Stella Maris School Seacombe Gardens 50 Years 2006 Past staff, parents and students wishing to take part in the celebrations this year are invited to register their name and address. Inquiries 8296 5212 or email contact@stellama.adl.catholic.edu.au Positive Parenting The following courses are run by qualified parent educators.

• Self Esteem in Children – Wednesday 29 March • Developing Resilience – Wednesday 5 April • Positive Parenting 0-5 years – 6 nights

commencing Wednesday 10 May

Bookings and prepayment are essential. Contact Effective Living Centre, 8271 0329, 26 King William Road, Wayville. Improved Communication Skills will be conducting the following courses at Christian Brothers College, 214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide.

• Advanced Reading Skills Years 9-12, 24-26 April • Senior Study Skills and Strategies Years 10-12, 26

and 27 April • Junior Study Skills and Strategies Years 7-9, 24

and 25 April

All enquiries and enrolments telephone 8431 5880

GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS - WEEK 9

ALL LEVELS OF SCHOOL

TUESDAY 28 MARCH WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH

SCHEDULE HAS BEEN SENT HOME TO EVERY FAMILY. PLEASE CHECK OVER THE REQUIREMENTS WITH YOUR SON/DAUGHTER.

UNIFORM All students are expected to arrive at school neatly attired and well groomed. Jumpers are not to be worn as the outer garment in summer or winter outside the school regard less of the mode of transport. We ask for parent support in seeing that your children leave home dressed in the appropriate manner. Any queries refer to School Diary.

Tuck Shop Price List - MISPRINT: Please note the item ‘Mercedes Wrap’ is no longer available.