Co-Curricular

'Stop Fear Spread Hope' Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 22, 2017 - 1:57pm

Over the coming months Merici College will be running a campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence, together with Marist College. This campaign is called ‘Stop Fear Spread Hope’. Students will be invited to take photos that incorporate themes that have been outlined for this campaign and submit them as part of a competition.

ACTSmart Earth Hour Awards 2017

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 22, 2017 - 11:49am

Congratulations to all Merici College students and staff for participating in the 2017 Earth Hour. At the ACT Government’s Sustainable School Program Awards Ceremony on Thursday 18 May, Minister Shane Rattenbury MLA awarded our College 1st place for our participation in Earth Hour. In particular, Minister Rattenbury acknowledged our efforts in conserving energy and engaging the community through the various activities organised on the day. Specifically, our interactive art installation of a light globe, where students and staff alike pledged to reduce their ecological footprint.

Merici Weekly Green Tip #11

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 22, 2017 - 11:24am

Here is our green tip for the week:

DID YOU KNOW …

FOR HEATING SYSTEMS TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY,  THEY SHOULD BE SET BETWEEN 19 AND 23 DEGREES.

As the Canberra chill starts to set up, keep this in mind (for your pockets, the planet and your comfort).

 

Bec DeCourcy

Sustainability Officer

 

Merici Weekly Green Tip #10 - 'War on Waste'

Submitted by mericiadmin on May 15, 2017 - 12:11pm

Here is our green tip for the week:

DID YOU KNOW THAT OUR WASTE IS GROWING AT DOUBLE THE RATE OF OUR POPULATION?

AUSTRALIA IS RANKED THE 5TH HIGHEST FOR GENERATING THE MOST MUNICIPAL WASTE PER YEAR

 

The ABC’s three-part mini series ‘WAR ON WASTE’ explores Australia’s waste problem. The series starts this Tuesday, 16 May at 8.30pm. Tune into the show to keep updated with current sustainability issues affecting us all.

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