Merici College What's On newsletter Weeks 8 and 9
Submitted by mericiadmin on August 31, 2023 - 11:40amPlease find our latest What's On newsletter for Weeks 8 and 9 below.
Please find our latest What's On newsletter for Weeks 8 and 9 below.
7 September is National Threatened Species Day.
This date marks a sad day in Australia's history - the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger in 1936.
National Threatened Species Day brings attention to all the Australian native animal and plant species that are facing similar fates to that of the Tasmanian tiger.
What can you do to help? Click here for ten easy ways that you can help wildlife:
It's Sw(OP) shop time!
Start clearing out your unwanted, clean, re-usable items and stand by for donation instructions!
Be part of the solution by supporting the annual SW(OP) shop, either by donating, buying for a gold coin, or BOTH.
SW(op) shop will be in Term 4. Date to be advised.
Clean, re-usable donations only please.
Stay tuned... collection point details to be advised.
A reminder and call for contributions to the waste diverting recycling programmes that you can access at Merici.
Available until the end of term 3.
For more information:
Please refer to the attached document below for all news and information.
To avoid wastage and disorganisation, do this:
Waste-free lunch box tips:
Please refer to the attachment for access to the newsletter.
We entend our congratulations to all our students for their academic achievements throughout Semester 1, 2023.
On Tuesday 1 August, we gathered as a community to congratulate and celebrate students who have a high level of academic achievement across all subjects and students who were recognised by their teachers in individual subjects in Semester 1. Year 7 students received awards for the first time which always bring some extra excitement.
According to the image above, if you live anywhere in Australia, you will be affected by climate change induced water stress in the form of droughts or floods.
Already across much of Australia, devastating drought and floods have occurred in recent years.
Image Source: Environmental Consulting Professionals
The water crisis will impact the most populated regions of the world by 2040.
What is Sustainability?
While carbon emissions reduction is significant in promoting sustainability, sustainability itself is much broader.
It encompasses environmental, economic, and social aspects of life, with separate attention to every component in order to foster sustainability and long-term development while preserving a healthy planet for generations to come.