The Year 9 Spirituality Day was held on campus on Wednesday 16 August. The day addressed issues of limiting values and motivated students to tear away the mask – looking to strengthen their faith. Also included in the program was a presentation on mental health led by Batyr (www.batyr.com.au) and a powerful affirmation exercise.
You are invited to attend the Stop Fear Spread Hope Exhibition that will be showcasing the photography of students from Merici College and Marist College. It is a gold coin entry, all donations will be going to the Domestic Violence Crisis Service. Please register your attendance on the website: www.stopfearspreadhop.weebly.com
Come and experience the unique Merici College vibe centred on our values of faith, hope and love.
Visit our small, supportive environment that builds futures for young women and fosters a joy for learning and challenges your daughter to achieve her personal best.
ENROL NOW FOR 2018 AND BEYOND!
The Bridge Benefit Dinner will be held on Saturday 9 September in the Merici College Bridge Restaurant commencing at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. This year our Hospitality students have elected that all proceeds will be donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Canberra Hospital. The NICU provides an invaluable service to our community, providing care for babies who require extra attention following birth.
Congratulations to all our students on their academic achievements throughout Semester 1.
On Thursday 27 July, Merici College hosted the 'Vinnies Night Out – Reduce, Reuse, Restyle' event which was a concert-style fundraising event for the Vinnies Winter Appeal. The event included a line-up of some of Canberra’s best up-and-coming talent including:
On Thursday 27 July, Merici College hosted the 'Vinnies Night Out – Reduce, Reuse, Restyle' event which was a concert-style fundraising event for the Vinnies Winter Appeal. The event included a line-up of some of Canberra’s best up-and-coming talent including: DJs Toucan Music and Bangers and Mash; Bands Jacob Jones Keogh and Salad Buoys; and dancers from Bom Funk Dance Studio. A sausage sizzle, raffles and a dress-up competition were also part of the evening’s activities. Catholic schools with students from Years 10-12 came along and supported this event.
A very special prayer service and morning tea was held on Wednesday 26 July with Year 7 students and their grandparents. The service was also in celebration of the Feast Days of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus held also on 26 July. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to express their love and appreciation to their grandparents for playing such an important role in their lives.
A very special prayer reflection and morning tea were held on Wednesday 26 July with Year 7 students and their grandparents. The service was also in celebration of the Feast Days of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus held also on 26 July. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to express their love and appreciation to their grandparents for playing such an important role in their lives. Throughout the reflection, grandparents and students shared the special memories they have experienced together.
