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.
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:
Congratulations to Caitlyn Crick, Year 9 student who has received a 2018 Audrey Fagan Young Women’s Enrichment Grant.
For all the news and upcoming events, http://merici.college/go/whatson-wk2and3
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.
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.
Mental Health Month is held in October each year in the ACT. This annual event celebrated in Australia and over 100 countries across the world is an effort to raise awareness of mental health illness and promote positive mental health wellbeing.
The theme for Mental Health Month ACT 2018 is Identity & Growth.
We wish our students a very safe and relaxing school holiday break. We will see you back for Term 4 on Monday 15 October. Don't forget .... summer uniform.
Please ensure that dresses and skirts are the appropriate length and shoes are in good condition. To view the full school uniform policy, please follow the link http://merici.college/go/uniform.
Following on from our excellent experience last year, Merici was again offered the opportunity to take three students to the 2018 Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia summit at the National Convention Centre. Emma Howse and Sarah Carstens (Year 10) and Natasha Silver (Year 12) were sponsored by Lockheed Martin and attended with me. Emma and Sarah are part of Merici’s engineering elective and are looking ahead to aerospace-related careers. Natasha aspires to be a pilot and is planning a career in aviation.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
That means it’s time to turn your heaters off!
Plant some bee-friendly plants in the garden, refresh your wardrobe by buying second hand at one of Canberra’s many op shops and make sure to use seasonal Spring produce in your cooking!
