Reflections

#MericiMoment Wall of Words - Caitlin Heigle, Class of 2020

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 18, 2022 - 4:42pm

The word I have chosen is SISTERHOOD.

The community at Merici is unlike anything that I have experienced at other schools. It ties together the students and creates a sisterhood that can surpass time and distance.

I am currently pursuing a Chemistry degree at the University of Massachusetts with a potential minor in English to go into Scientific Journalism.

Caitlin Heigle

We look forward to hearing more from Caitlin as her studies progress.

#mericialumni

#empoweringindependence

Merici College Green Tip #7 - World Wildlife Day

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 18, 2022 - 9:40am

March 3 was World Wildlife Day. The theme for 2022 is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. Over a million species are threatened with extinction. Continued loss of species, habitats and ecosystems also threatens all life on Earth, including humans.

In Australia the threat to wildlife has been exacerbated by the flooding which has displaced animals, washed away their food sources and flooded their burrows.

For more information: https://youtu.be/A_HZwK0abIg

What can you do?

National Close the Gap Day 2022

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 18, 2022 - 9:33am

17 March is the “National Close the Gap Day” in Australia. For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country, in schools, businesses and community groups, have shown their support for Close the Gap by marking National Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday of March each year. This National Close the Gap Day, we have an opportunity to send our governments a clear message that Australians value health equality as a fundamental right for all. Join us in demanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality within a generation.

Graduating Class of 2021 Destinations Report

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 16, 2022 - 1:33pm

Merici College congratulates every student on their personal and academic achievements for 2021. These have been acknowledged at the College's Graduation and Award Ceremony. Here is a proud snapshot of the Class of 2021 and a glimpse of the contribution Merici students will make to our local and global community in the future. Four students successfully completed the 1B Diploma Programme. All four of these students attained an ATAR well above the Australasian average. 69 students received their Year 12 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate.

International Women's Day Dinner 2022

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 10, 2022 - 8:19am

We would like to thank our parents, students and friends who attended our International Women's Day Dinner on Wednesday 9 March hosted by our Bridge Restaurant Hospitality students.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

#MericiMoment Wall of Words - John Volpato (Class of 1983)

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 8, 2022 - 2:15pm

Though I was part of the "Boy Experiment" - when Merici went co-educational between 1977 and 1983, on this International Women's Day the word I choose is Equality.

Having strong female role models throughout my life has led me to be an advocate, ally and supporter of equality for women.

I was blessed to have met some of the strongest, fiercest and empathetic women at Merici.

I saw first hand what women are capable of and I am constantly amazed at what they achieve.

An experience I will never forget, and a cause I will always support.

#IWD2022

Merici College Green Tip #6 - International Women's Day

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 8, 2022 - 12:32pm

Today is International Women’s Day.The 2022 theme is:“Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”recognising the contribution of women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the students and staff here at Merici, particularly the SAM's (Sustainability at Merici), as well as the Sustainability Captains, past and present, for their contribution.

#MericiMoment Wall of Words – Lucie Macdonald (Class of 2015)

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 7, 2022 - 10:13am

The word I have selected is UNITED.

I felt throughout my time at Merici I felt as though I was a part of something. Wether it was my Pastoral Care, house group or just being a Merici student, I felt proud of my uniform. I felt as though I belonged somewhere, had purpose and was looked after. Often things I lacked in my personal life. Merici gave me pride and strength and fundamental values I could not learn anywhere else.

Green Tip #5 - It is Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday, March 6th

Submitted by mericiadmin on March 4, 2022 - 7:34am

Sunday, March 6th is Clean Up Australia Day.

Litter is a problem for wildlife and human health, water quality, soil quality, oceans...everything really.

Not only is it unappealing to look at, it can also affect the environment for many years. This is turn affects us.

We have all seen images of wildlife trapped in six-pack plastic rings, or birds and turtles with plastic rings around their neck.

So, cleaning up is important.

You can either join a Clean Up Australia Day event near you or do your own collection of rubbish in your neighbourhood.