MERICI IB THEME FOR THE WEEK
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Since starting my position at Merici College I have endeavoured to be a strong advocate and spokesperson for the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
October is the perfect time to raise aware of mental illness, reduce the stigma of people living with or caring for people with mental illness and promote positive strategies and activities, along with agencies that are there to help mental health and wellbeing in our community.
From the 24-27th September, the RAAF Women in Aviation Flight Camp was held at East Sale RAAF base in Victoria. The camp participants were 16 young women from 16-24 years of age, coming from all over the country to experience life in the Air Force. Two Merici students, Jade Esler and Grace Howse participated in the camp and have offered their reflection on their experiences.
Jade Esler, Year 11
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
I was recently fortunate to attend the Education Executive Symposium, hosted by Australian Catholic University in Rome. We had the opportunity to hear on issues of governance, Catholic identity, and Church and Mission. Presenters included:
For young people studying and preparing for exams, there can often be a big sense of pressure. We often use ‘stress’ and ‘pressure’ interchangeably, but they are quite different. Pressure can be a time where we have a lot to do, but this can be a positive and motivating experience, and help us move forward and grow. Stress on the other hand can feel negative, and can make it harder to us to complete tasks and study.
Some signs you may be feeling stressed are:
On Friday 31 August, over 100 Merici fathers and their daughters participated in our annual Father/Daughter Mass and Dinner.
On Saturday 2 June, the College community welcomed over 80 ex-students to an Alumni Soiree. School tours were conducted which presented ex-students with an opportunity to see first-hand how the College has changed since their graduation. As they walked down the school corridors, the ex-students reminisced about their classrooms, their teachers and their friends. All had one thing in common, they were all proud Merici students who have contributed to the growth of the College and its history.
Today, here, at Merici College we gather to celebrate the life of a woman known to us as Angela Merici. Angela was born in 1470, in an insignificant farming village called Desenzarno. Later, after the death of her parents she moved to Brescia to live with an uncle.It was not until Angela was 65 years old that she and her friends formed the “Company of St Ursula”.
They were recognised as STRONG, INDEPENDENT, WISDOM women.
Together they promised to devote their lives to
St Angela Merici Day Mass, Friday 1 June. May we all continue to be inspired by the words and actions of St Angela Merici, to “challenge people to love life, have hope, be faithful and build futures more wondrous than you dare to dream”.
