What's On newsletter Term 2 Weeks 8 and 9
Submitted by mericiadmin on June 14, 2018 - 11:05amAerospace Engineering - Samantha Trafford writes about the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn
Submitted by mericiadmin on June 12, 2018 - 2:39pmOur Year 10 Engineering students began their aerospace engineering course this year looking at the history of human space flight and exploration. As part of this topic each student undertook research on a space mission of their choice, and produced a popular science-style article about that mission.
This week, Samantha Trafford writes about the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn.
College Achievement – Energy Consumption reduced by 10%
Hi everyone,
Your friendly neighbourhood Sustainability Officer here with an exciting energy update …
So far this year, we have reduced our energy consumption by 10%!
This may sound small, but it’s a massive achievement. To put it into perspective, we’ve saved 18, 867 kWh, enough to power three typical 4-person houses in Ainslie for a year.
Thank you to everyone who has been Flicking the Switch and encouraging their students to do so. Your combined efforts have produced a real, tangible change – so well done
Our International Baccalaureate Journey
Submitted by mericiadmin on June 5, 2018 - 11:25amAs a community, we have been considering the merits of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in the Merici context since 2016. Our early investigations found a high level of alignment between the existing Merici Mission and Vision Statement and Principles of Powerful Learning and the IB Mission statement and IB Learner Profiles. The IB’s focus on inquiry learning also reflected Merici’s pedagogical approach to teaching and learning, while providing additional teaching resources and research-based support underpinning the programs.
Green Tip #12 Eating Seasonal Produce
Submitted by mericiadmin on May 31, 2018 - 1:54pmDid you know that eating seasonal produce is better for your wallet, the environment and your health?
Your wallet: Seasonal produce is cheaper because the costs of producing it are lower (because plants require less time, labour and intervention from humans to grow efficiently when the season is on their side!).
The environment: Eating fruits and vegetables that are in season locally means that food doesn’t have to travel as far to get on your plate, reducing the emissions associated with transporting that produce.
What's On newsletter Term 2 Weeks 6 and 7
Submitted by mericiadmin on May 31, 2018 - 12:41pmMerici students' outstanding performance at ACT Titration Stakes
Submitted by mericiadmin on May 30, 2018 - 10:49amMerici College fielded two teams in the ACT Titration Stakes on Tuesday evening. In a competition valuing technical skill and precision, teams must determine the concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide and then use this to further determine the concentrations of three separate solutions of acetic acid.
Staff Achievement - Jen Baines and Australia-ASEAN BRIDGE School Partnership Program
Submitted by mericiadmin on May 29, 2018 - 2:06pmIn 2017, with the support of the school leadership, I applied to participate in the Australia-ASEAN BRIDGE School Partnership Program. I am very fortunate to be selected to be part of this program.
Student Reflection: Samantha Trafford, Simpson Prize Winner 2018
Submitted by mericiadmin on May 23, 2018 - 10:02amRecently I had the opportunity to travel to the Western Front during the school holidays on a commemorative tour for World War 1. I was given this great privilege through my entering and winning of the Simpson Prize, a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students, designed to explore the significance of the first world war for Australia and Australians both past and present.