Reflections

Counsellor's Corner - October is Mental Health Month

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 12, 2022 - 10:23am

Welcome back to our students and families - I hope you are all feeling refreshed and ready to embark on the last leg of the 2022 school year!

Before we plough into what is sure to be a very busy and exciting term, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the status of your wellbeing and to draw attention to any areas that could do with improvement.

Our wellbeing is the balance of our physical, mental, social, and emotional health. When we take care of these aspects of our lives, we build a positive sense of self and support our mental health.

Counsellor's Corner - Taking care of your wellbeing these school holidays

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Submitted by giraffeadmin on September 23, 2022 - 10:42am

As a busy Term 3 draws to a close and the perks of having two weeks break edges closer, the Merici Community looks forward to a period of rest, recovery, and rejuvenation. It is important to take this time as an opportunity to slow down, breathe and prepare to finish the year off with some positive Merici flair. 

Merici College Green Tip #30 - It's National Biodiversity Month

Submitted by mericiadmin on September 21, 2022 - 12:00pm

September is National Biodiversity Month.

Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth – the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, and the ecosystems that are their homes.

Here at Merici we are continuing with the Biodiversity Restoration and Re-Wilding Project. 

Why does this matter?

Australia is one of a group of only 17 ‘mega-diverse’ countries. These mega-diverse countries cover less than 10% of the world’s area but have more than 70% of its biodiversity.

International Day of Peace, “End Racism – Build Peace”

Submitted by mericiadmin on September 21, 2022 - 9:26am

Today, we join the efforts of the United Nations by advocating a world free of racism and discrimination. We start here, in our classrooms, in all we do and say, in our hearts. We want a world where  “compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred”.  The 2022 theme of the International Day of Peace is “End Racism – Build Peace”.

2022 Father/Daughter Mass and Dinner

Submitted by mericiadmin on September 5, 2022 - 11:41am

Our annual Father/Daughter Dinner, “The Heart of the Father” was held on Friday 2 September. The evening commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Father Emil Milat in our newly renovated Jubilee Chapel. After Mass, our fathers and their daughters enjoyed a wonderful three-course meal prepared by our Senior Hospitality students. We also welcomed Glenn Gerreyn from the Hopefull Institute as our guest speaker. As a father of four, Glen understands first-hand how parenting can indeed be one of the toughest jobs in the world.

#MericiMoment Wall of Words – Natalia Pelle, Class of 2010 (College Vice Captain)

Submitted by mericiadmin on August 25, 2022 - 12:40pm

My chosen word is SPIRIT. Merici provided me with some great foundations for my life now, the way I conduct myself and what I'm passionate about at work. When I think of my time at Merici, I think of the word 'Spirit'. I remember the letter I received in Year 6, welcoming me into the Brescia 'family', I remember House cheers and the sense of belonging and community I felt when I was at school, surrounded by teacher and people who I knew really cared about me. 

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