Announcements

Student Achievement - Matilda Hanley, Winner of the 2021 Simpson Prize Competition

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 17, 2021 - 1:29pm

Congratulations to Matilda Hanley (Year 10) who has has been selected as Winner of the 2021 Simpson Prize Competition for the Australian Capital Territory. The competition is facilitated by  the History Teachers’ Association of Australia and is a submission-based competition focusing on the legacy of ANZAC, open to all Year 9 and 210  students in Australia. Matilda entered last year, together with many other entrants.

Merici College Green Tip #12 - International Compost Awareness Week

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 4, 2021 - 1:29pm

This week is International Compost Awareness Week. 

It is a week of activities and events to improve awareness of the importance of compost as a valuable organic resource. 

Composting reduces carbon and methane pollution while regenerating the soil, benefitting water sources,

and fostering food security into the future. 

The organic materials that can be composted include yard trimmings, leaves, mulch, grass clippings,

some paper products, and food scraps such as raw and cooked fruits,

VALE IVI WARD

Submitted by mericiadmin on April 30, 2021 - 2:01pm

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Mrs Ivi Ward has entered into eternal life. Mrs Ward was a dedicated and valued teacher at Merici College from 1988 to 2003 and touched the lives of many students and staff. Our sincere condolences to the Ward and Praks families. May perpetual life shine upon her and may she rest in love.

 

Below is the memorial notice for Ivi and details of her funeral.

 

IVI WARD (nee Praks)

25 January 1943 - 23 April 2021

Merici College Green Tip #11 - What can you do to help?

Submitted by mericiadmin on April 29, 2021 - 9:23am

If you are wondering what you can do to make a difference to your environment, please have a look at the displayed image for some ideas from the ACT State of the Environment Report for Young People. 

​Source and for more information:

https://www.environmentforyouth.com.au/2-community-leadership-and-sustainability/191-2/

Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer

 

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