Announcements

FundRaise for Merici Artworks

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 23, 2018 - 2:22pm

As part of our Strategic Plan, Merici is committed to beautifying our school grounds and investing in artworks that celebrate the history and traditions of our Founders. Our 60th Anniversary in 2019 provides the College with the opportunity to fulfil this Strategic Plan goal and we would greatly appreciate support from our community, current, past and prospective families, to contribute towards the payment of a wooden-carved statue of St Angela Merici, as well as the installation of other artworks.

Commissioning Ceremony

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 22, 2018 - 2:18pm

Congratulations to our 2019 College Leaders who were commissioned into their new roles by all members of the College.

A special liturgy was held on Monday 22 October where the College Captain and Vice Captain, House Captain and Vice Captains, Specialist Captains, the Narragunnawali Captain and the Transition Captain were officially recognised in their leadership roles for 2019.

Class of 1963-68 50th Reunion

Memories@Merici congratulates the then-Catholic Girls High School Braddon ex-students on celebrating their 50th Year Anniversary on Saturday 20 October. The group attended a school tour and enjoyed a wonderful meal in our restaurant which was prepared and served by Hospitality students and staff.We hope that all the guests enjoyed this very special moment.

Memories@Merici with Class of 1978

The Class of 1978 celebrated their 40th School Reunion on Saturday 20 October. The ex-students enjoyed a school tour, reminiscing about their days at the College, sharing lots of wonderful memories and rekindling friendships.

Student Selection - Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 19, 2018 - 8:43am

We congratulate Eleanor Coleman, Year 10, on being selected to participate in the Years 10, 11 and 12 Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program held at Sydney University. Eleanor will stay on-campus, access university facilities and meet current university students. The Summer Program will provide Eleanor with useful skills for her final years at Merici College and allow her to explore options for university and careers.

It is an opportunity for Eleanor to investigate a subject area of her choice which include:

Merici Student receives 2018 Audrey Fagan Young Women's Enrichment Grant

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 18, 2018 - 12:44pm

Congratulations to Caitlyn Crick, Year 9 student who has received a 2018 Audrey Fagan Young Women’s Enrichment Grant.

What's On Newsletter Term 4 Weeks 2 and 3

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 18, 2018 - 11:59am

For all the news and upcoming events, http://merici.college/go/whatson-wk2and3

October is Mental Health Month

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 17, 2018 - 12:26pm

Since starting my position at Merici College I have endeavoured to be a strong advocate and spokesperson for the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

October is the perfect time to raise aware of mental illness, reduce the stigma of people living with or caring for people with mental illness and promote positive strategies and activities, along with agencies that are there to help mental health and wellbeing in our community.

Merici College Student Selected for STEM Summer School

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 15, 2018 - 9:45am

Year 10 student, Ashlyn Radford, has been selected to attend the Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS) for their outstanding achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Ashlyn is one of only 105 students from across Australia to be selected to attend one of the three summer schools which will take place during December 2018/January 2019.