Student Achievement

Congratulations to Elizabeth Ween (Year 11) who has been awarded a scholarship and granted acceptance into the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program. The NYSF is a two week in-person and digital - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experience for current Year 11 students across Australia. Elizabeth heard about this opportunity during her Year 10 Transitions Week and couldn't feel more privileged to have been granted this scholarship. #mericipride

The Merici College Auditorium was filled by the smell of rebellion when the College presented four shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

We entend our congratulations to all our students for their academic achievements throughout Semester 1, 2021.

Today we gathered as a community to congratulate and celebrate students who have a high level of academic achievement across all subjects and students who were recognised by their teachers in individual subjects in Semester 1.  Year 7 students received awards for the first time which always bring some extra excitement.

2020 had a significant effect within the Merici College school community due to the impact of fire, drought, hail, death in the community and a pandemic; however, it was also a time of great community spirit, growth and resilience.

The College remained focused to the strategic plan and aspirations:

STRONG FAITH: To build a strong and positive Catholic identity, where faith is nurtured, and all are empowered to serve others.

POWERFUL LEARNING: An educational environment that inspires life-long learning, enabling everyone to achieve individual excellence.

Today, at the ACT Legislative Assembly, four Year 7-8 Merici students participated in the School’s Parliamentary debate.

The students got the opportunity to conduct these debates in the main chamber of the Legislative Assembly and the event was moderated by the Speaker of the House.

Six schools participated in the debate this morning, representing schools from Catholic Education, the public and independent sectors. There were three questions up for debate, with schools arguing for and against.

Merici successfully argued that the ACT flag should not be changed.

Canberra’s cold temperatures set in for Merici College Year 10, 11 and 12 students and teachers who rose to the challenge on Thursday 17June for the annual Vinnies School Sleepout.