Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to hold our Academic Awards ceremonies as normal this semester. We will be conducting the ceremonies via live stream through our Merici College YouTube channel.
Wonderful news has been received acknowledging the work for sustainability and the environment that is ongoing at Merici!
The ACT Environmental Grants Program which helps to strengthen community participation and engagement in environmental projects through community led initiatives, has awarded Merici College’s Biodiversity Restoration Project a grant of $23,800. The grant will expand the existing project which is aimed at rewilding a section of the oval along Wise Street with species from the Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland, one of Canberra's key ecosystems.
Principal's Address 2024
Good evening and welcome all. My name is Anna Masters and I am blessed to be Principal of Merici College, a dynamic learning environment that was established over 65 years ago.
Special thanks to all our House Coordinators, House Captains and Vice Captains for their extraordinary planning and facilitation of all the House events and activities.
We hope all our students and staff had a wonderful day celebrating the Feast Day of St Angela Merici.
On Friday 31 May, our College community celebrated the Feast Day of St Angela Merici. In 2024, our journey at Merici College is guided by the profound theme of "Spes," meaning hope - a beacon that shines brightly as we commemorate the feast Day of Saint Angela Merici and 65 years of Catholic education in Braddon. Anchored in the timeless wisdom of St. Angela, we embrace hope as our steadfast companion, echoing the biblical assurance, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19).
On Thursday 30 May, our Art students enjoyed the opportunity of attending a Photography workshop facilitated by Peter Solness, a pioneer of night photography and stunning light-painting techniques. Peter shared his wealth of knowledge and skills to the students. Thanks so much Peter for spending time at Merici College. #petersolness #mericiarts
Please refer to the attachment to find all information and news for Weeks 6 and 7.
On Tuesday 21 May, Merici College hosted an international delegation attending the Current of Grace Conference in Canberra. Mrs Masters welcomed the delegates warmly and Mrs Harrold-Carter explored ways that Merici College employs the four phase model of Youth Ministry . Our students showcased the CSYMI program, starting with engaging ice breakers and role plays. They shared personal testimonies and recounted their experiences as members of the ACU Academy programme. The activities were structured around the CPR model of youth ministry—Connection, Proclamation, and Response.
We would like to acknowledge the wonderful contribution made by students which, in no small part, contributed to the success of our Open Day, Be Merici Girl Days and Talk and Tours. Over 300 students participated in these activities. The students were all wonderful ambassadors for our school and we have received excellent feedback from all our visitors on your exceptional skills in conducting school tours, participating in Science, Mathematics, Food Technology, Art and Textiles classroom activities, presenting dance, music, vocal and drama information.
