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The St Mark’s Open Days provide the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore the College with current students and learn more about the benefits of collegiate living – it truly is a place you belong for life. The College will be open on both Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August, 9.30am – 5.00pm with tours all day on arrival (no bookings required).

For students who have submitted their application prior to the day, personal interviews will be conducted throughout both days and you are encouraged to contact us to confirm a time whilst you are in Adelaide.

Guests are welcome to join our students in the Dining Hall for lunch (12.00pm – 1.30pm both days) and take a free coffee on your tour or a sweet treat from the Charitable Foundation Bake Sale.

Parking can be difficult near the city university campuses, so you should consider parking for free outside College on Pennington Tce, North Adelaide, and we’ll drive you to campus in our historic Gas Truck.

We hope to see you there and look forward to showing you around our home. Further information via our website and connect with our Facebook event for regular updates.

On Sunday night (June 3), 60 Minutes aired a story which contained very serious allegations of sexual assaults at St Mark’s College made by unidentified former students.

The College has issued a statement available here.

St Mark’s College is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of residents, visitors and staff; adopts a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour; and will continue to develop and encourage a culture that supports reporting.
If any other student, past or present, has experienced or witnessed sexual assault or harassment at the College then we urge them to immediately make a police report and provide details in confidence to the College to allow for an immediate investigation.

A large contingent of Old Collegians and friends of St Mark’s recently attended 2018 Annual Giving campaign launch to refurbish the “Old Library” above the Dining Hall.  It was an opportunity for students to mingle with guests and share their experiences of College life and the impact the refurbishment will have on enhancing the indoor and outdoor spaces available to our collegiate community.

James Price, President of the Foundation thanked guests for their ongoing support of the College through their donations and active engagement.  It is due to the generosity, ongoing support and belief in our College by our benefactors and donors that we can continue providing an extraordinary living and learning College experience to so many students.

The Master, Rose Alwyn outlined plans to refurbish the space above the Dining Hall to become a versatile area for individual and group study, tutorials, events and relaxation.  The transformation also extends to the building exterior with a balcony overlooking the tennis courts, ground floor deck for casual dining and cloisters that complement the East Wing.

We also reflected on the support the College received during the 2017 Annual Giving campaign to raise money for scholarships.  Many Old Collegians and friends of St Mark’s gave generously to the campaign including Trent Harron (alum 2005-07) who shared why he chose to establish The Harron Scholarship to support St Mark’s students rendering service in in the Australian Defence Force.

Every gift to St Mark’s College, no matter the size, helps us to continue providing opportunities to enrich the university experience of students and help prepare them for an extraordinary life.

In 2018 we are delighted to welcome back Career Coach Mr Richard Brown (alum 1980-82).

Richard is an Old Collegian and a consultant with ThoughtConnect, where he helps people take control of their careers and, in so doing, lead purposeful lives.

Richard’s 2017 sessions were very well received. This year, Richard will present a series of three career skills sessions at the College:

 

**please note change of dates below

Monday 21 May, 5.00-6.00pm – Interview Preparation and Techniques

Monday 6 August (time TBC) – Finding and Creating Your Career Path

Monday 20 August (time TBC) – to be announced

 

All Old Collegians and partners are invited to attend.

There is no fee for the sessions.

Port and cheese will be provided!

Please RSVP for any or all sessions to: stmarks@stmarkscollege.com.au

On the Sunday closest to ANZAC day, it is customary for the College to raise a toast in Benedictine and give thanks for our Founders and Benefactors for their vision and dedication in establishing the College, now in its 93rd year.

Old Collegians, friends and students gathered to honour our patron saint, Saint Mark, who surrendered his life for the sake of the Gospel; our founders, visionary men like Sir Archibald Grenfell Price and the Reverend Julian Bickersteth; our benefactors, past and present, and the 20 Marksmen who sacrificed their lives in the cause of the freedom which makes it possible for us to enjoy the privileges conferred by this College.

We thank the College’s Chaplain who delivered an excellent Sermon which can be read in full here, and to the Choir who’s beautiful rendition of Do You Hear the People Sing was appreciated by those in attendance. Second year music student Ryan Casey performed The Last Post as we paused for reflection followed by Reveille.

 

Kathy Radoslovich has a strong background in supporting young people to achieve their best, and a deep commitment to serving her community.  She will join St Mark’s College as the Director of Learning in mid-May.

Kathy moved to St Mark’s as a Hawker Scholar and was in residence from 2008-2010, where she was a tutor in humanities and social sciences and a mentor for first year students.  In 2011 she spent 7 months in East Timor (Timor Leste) as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development, where she worked with the East Timorese Scout Movement to establish their national office and complete their first membership census. On her return, she returned to her studies, completing Honours in 2012 and commencing a PhD in 2013 at the University of Adelaide’s Discipline of Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies. In 2013 Kathy also began work as a Youth Worker at the Wiltja Residential Program, a boarding program for students from South Australia’s APY Lands, where she supports remote Indigenous high school students to complete their schooling in Adelaide. Alongside this, she also worked as an academic tutor for the Wirltu Yarlu Indigenous Education Unit at the University of Adelaide and at St Mark’s College.

Kathy has worked for several state and commonwealth government agencies.  In her most recent appointment she assisted in the recommendations from an independent review into agency culture as an employee engagement facilitator.

Kathy has a deep commitment to helping young people achieve their best. She has an intimate knowledge of the challenges facing high achieving students, and has direct experience supporting students with mental health challenges and learning disabilities complete their studies. She will bring this experience to supporting each student at St Mark’s College to thrive at university.

Kathy holds a Bachelor of International Studies (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Development Studies. She is currently studying her Doctorate, and has presented her research at state, national and international conferences.

Kathy lives with her partner, Tristan, also a St Mark’s Old Collegian (2004-2010) who is currently studying his PhD in Astrophysics at the University of Adelaide.

Kathy will work collaboratively with the Dean to support the academic progress and general welfare and well-being of students.  Together they work closely with the Dean Team, Residential Advisors, Academic Tutors, Faculty Mentors and College Club Committee to continue the strong tradition of developing the whole individual and in ensuring that for all students, College is a vibrant, welcoming and positive experience.

The College is very much looking forward to Kathy joining the staff and supporting all our students in managing and working towards the achievement of their academic, personal and career goals and priorities.