October 28, 2026 12:00 AM - October 30, 2026 12:00 AM at Merici College
Year 9 Urban Challenge
As part of the Year 9 Urban Challenge program, Year 9 students will be attending Sydney for three days – Wednesday 28th to Friday 30 October.
- Depart: 7.00am – Students are to assemble in the Auditorium
- Return: 6.00pm
Please note:
- Students are to be at school no later than 6.45am for a 7.00am departure.
- A comfort stop will be taken at Sutton Forest on the journey to and from Sydney. At this time, students will be able to eat a packed morning snack that they will need to bring from home on the trip to Sydney. There will not be an opportunity to access fast food restaurants.
- Students should be picked up from the Auditorium
Urban Challenge have created a private page for our College on their website where information can be found about the program. During the program, the private page will allow parents/carers the opportunity to watch the progress of the teams and assist to help your daughter’s team earn extra points. Using the login details listed below, parents/carers can access challenges, read the team’s daily blogs and view photos and videos from each day. This portal will open closer to the program and will stay open long after it has finished so that students and parents can download images from the program.
Thank you to the families who have completed the Urban Challenge compulsory personal and medical fields in the online forms. For those that have yet to do so, please access the private page at the link below and complete as soon as possible. Once the online program form has been completed you will receive a summary of these details. Please save these summaries for your records.
Go to www.theurbanchallenge.com.au. Click on ‘Log in’ and log in with:
- Username: meriurban
- Password: meri2026
Administration of Medication:
If your daughter requires medication to be dispensed whilst on the Urban Challenge, please complete and return the relevant forms found here: https://www.merici.act.edu.au/important-document/urban-challenge-medication-authorisation/ .
For all medication to be administered during camp (including Panadol and Nurofen), please package this in a sealed plastic bag and on the morning of camp and given to your daughter’s group supervising teacher.
Epipens and Asthma sprays may be held by the student, but please provide the First Aid Officer with any extra instructions for usage. The bag should be clearly labelled with the student’s name and dosage requirements.
An equipment list is available on the Urban Challenge website and cam be found here: https://www.merici.act.edu.au/important-document/urban-challenge-equipment-list/ . It is recommended that students do not take mobile devices such as phones or iPods to the Urban Challenge. Should students take such devices, restrictions will be placed on their use during the program. The College will not be responsible for the loss or damage to such items.
Comprehensive risk management is a key component of the Urban Challenge program. A detailed Risk Management Plan has been developed and is regularly reviewed to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks. The program engages accredited activity providers, implements established safety procedures, and maintains contingency plans to respond effectively to unforeseen circumstances. Activities and travel routes have been carefully planned and adapted to minimise exposure to high-risk, crowded, or congested areas, ensuring alignment with relevant state requirements.
We anticipate that the Year 9 Urban Challenge will be a positive and memorable experience for each student. Normal College conduct will be expected. Parents will be contacted and asked to collect their daughter if any serious misbehavior occurs.
If you have any queries regarding your daughter’s participation in the Urban Challenge, please don’t hesitate to contact your daughter’s House Coordinator or Mr Rohan Langford.
