What's On newsletter Term 1 Weeks 9 and 10, Term 2 Week 1
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 28, 2024 - 12:06pmPlease find below our latest What's On newsletter.
Please find below our latest What's On newsletter.
Australians will spend more than $3 billion this Easter.
Have you noticed just how many single use items come along with Easter each year?
With a bit of careful planning, you can reduce your waste whilst still enjoying all the traditions and treats of Easter.
Here are some tips for having a lower waste Easter:
Easter egg foil
Saturday March 23rd, 8.30 - 9.30 pm is Earth Hour 2024.
Earth Hour is an annual global event that encourages people to switch off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about environmental conservation.
For more information:
Earth Hour 2024 - Official Video (youtube.com)
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
Sincere thanks to all our community for supporting our Gift of Life Walk this morning. We would like to extend our thanks to Wilko and Courts and the Canberra FM crew for broadcasting live from Merici this morning and helping us raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. Special thanks to Cath Scott and all the staff at Gift of Life Inc. for their involvement and support.
Don't forget everyone, register to become a donor! www.giftoflife.asn.au.
We would like to thank all our community for attending our Welcome BBQ on Friday, 15 March. Special thanks to our Dance Troupe for their amazing dance performances and our Canteen staff for preparing the BBQ dinner. #spes
We would like to thank all our community for attending our Welcome BBQ on Friday, 15 March. Special thanks to our Dance Troupe for their amazing dance performances and our Canteen staff for preparing the BBQ dinner. #spes
Next Monday, March 18th is Global Recycling Day.
Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect our natural resources.
Each year recycling saves over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions, and this is projected to increase to 1 billion tons by 2030.
Recycling is a key component for action on climate change and environmental degradation.
PLEASE RECYCLE
At Merici there will be a waste audit in the New Quad at lunchtime on Monday, March 18th.
All are welcome to participate or observe.
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Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023
Merici College congratulates every student on their personal and academic achievements for 2023. These have been acknowledged at the College’s Graduation and Awards Ceremony. Here is a proud snapshot of the Class of 2023 and a glimpse of the contribution Merici students will make to our local and global community in the future.