Activities Expo 2019
Our events continue today as we celebrate IWD (International Women's Day) with our students signing up for co-curricular activities. We have over 30 clubs that the students participate in and explore new interests.
IWD Principal's Blog
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 7, 2019 - 11:58amI am a proud graduate of a Catholic, all-girls school. I attended St Brigid’s College in Lesmurdie in WA from Kindy to Year 12 and last year celebrated my graduating class’s 30th reunion.
I am now the proud principal of a Catholic, all-girls school. At Merici we support every student, academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially, in their endeavour to create a pathway where they can try, fail, learn, succeed and celebrate.
Merici College What's On Newsletter Weeks 6 and 7
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 7, 2019 - 11:35am
For upcoming events and information, please follow the link http://merici.college/go/whats-on-wk6and7.
Merici celebrates International Women's Day .... strength as women!
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 7, 2019 - 9:22am
Today we are celebrating International Women's Day. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for moving towards gender parity (International Women’s Day website).
All staff and students received a white lapel ribbon today - wear this with pride! The white ribbon represents our symbol for the year, the white lily/fleur de lis and celebrates our strength as women.
Project Compassion - supporting Caritas
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 7, 2019 - 8:17am
Merici College is once again supporting Caritas Australia's Project Compassion Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal. Starting on Ash Wednesday, students have been asked to donate their spare change to their Pastoral class Project Compassion collection box. Each Friday afternoon for four weeks, and the final Thursday of Term 1, House tallies are being recorded. College Cup points will be awarded after the final collection on Thursday 11 April. The overall aim is for Merici College to support Caritas Australia's initiatives (see posters attached).
Merici Green Tip #4 - Solar Panels Installed at Merici!
Submitted by mericiadmin on March 5, 2019 - 12:45pmSolar Panels Installed at Merici!!
This is a very exciting announcement and the culmination of a committed effort by numerous people over a long time. It is also a big step towards gaining our energy accreditation from ACTsmart Schools later this term.
The Statistics:
System: 93.22kW
Components: 236 x LG NeON2 295W panels and a SolarEdge SE82.8k synergy inverter
Average daily production 386.35kWh/day
Canberra Show Results
Merici College Fashion and Textile students did extremely well again this year at the Canberra Show. We are very proud of all the efforts the girls have made. We would like to mention that several students entered items independently and also received awards. Students include Annabella McNamara Y7 received 1st for her quilt and Maria Georgiadis received 6 awards for a dress and a variety of baked goods. A huge thank you to Susan Anderson who gets all the entries in and does the drop off and pick up.
Canberra Show Results
Green Tip #3 - Chemical use in your home and the environment
Submitted by mericiadmin on February 28, 2019 - 12:27pmSustainable behaviours include reducing or eliminating chemical use for personal health and to protect the planet that supports us.
A Merici family has brought to my attention a book which will help you to reduce your use of chemicals.
Merici College What's On Newsletter Weeks 4 and 5
Submitted by mericiadmin on February 21, 2019 - 1:09pm
For upcoming events and news for Weeks 4 and 5, please follow the link http://merici.college/go/whats-on-weeks4-5.
Merici Green Tip #3 - Canberra Schools and Climate Change
Submitted by mericiadmin on February 19, 2019 - 11:46amIt's official: January 2019 was Australia's hottest-ever month on record going all the way back to 1910, according to the monthly climate review released by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
