Student Achievement

Perspectives on a co-educational school, that wasn’t really co-educational

It is hard to believe that 39 years ago I came to Braddon as one of 49 intrepid boys who would form the initial intake of males to the school community.

What struck me as incredible at the time, was the sheer size of the Year 12 girls; they all seemed like Giant Amazonian Women to us scrawny 12-year-old boys, almost scary!

We congratulate Jade Esler, Merici College Year 10, on receiving her Recreational Pilot Licence on Saturday 17 June. Jade also celebrated her 16th birthday on the same day. Jade is the youngest pilot in Australia and plans to continue her aviation training, aiming to receive her Commercial Pilots Licence on her 18th birthday.

Here is Jade’s story.

Our Music students and staff have enjoyed a very busy Semester 1 with involvement in many events and competitions. Here is a snapshot of their activities and achievements.

Royal Canberra Show

Merici’s Year 9 and 10 team has finished as the ACT Volleyball Champions after competing in the recently held regional competition and then the finals’ competition.

Up, Close and Personal with Nicolette Marks

I graduated from Merici in 2008. The values I developed over the six years I attended Merici set me on an incredible path, which exceeded all my expectations. I gained multiple academic qualifications, I studied in Iceland and New Zealand, I was the only Aussie involved in world first research in Antarctica and I have travelled to almost 80 countries. I love exploring and globetrotting, but the strong sense of loyalty and pride Merici instilled in me, always draws me back to Canberra, to my family and community

We congratulate Jade Esler, one of four women pilots who have won Airservices-sponsored Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA) scholarships. Read more at http://www.australianflying.com.au/latest/airservices-awards-four-awpa-scholarships. We wish Jade success as she continues her flying training.

Congratulations to Taylah Ellems who represented Merici College and played in the Schools Sport ACT Golf Championship. She had a fantastic round with a score of 77 and won by one shot. Taylah is the ACT SSSA Golf Girls Champion for 2017. Fantastic achievement Taylah!

Chloe Richard represented Merici College in the Snowy Mountains Interschools Equestrian Competition from 27-30 April.  There were over 200 riders from across the state and riders competed in a number of disciplines including dressage, show jumping, cross-country, sporting and stock horse classes.  Chloe’s horse Apache is very new to the competition arena so they faced many challenges over the 4 days with their favourite events being cross-country and show jumping.  They came home with 3 second place ribbons and learnt a lot over the duration of the competition.

Congratulations to Alexander Moylan (Year 11) who raced in the ACT Head of the Lake Rowing Regatta for schools on Saturday 11 March.  Alexander beat a full field of scullers from other ACT schools to win the Year 11 and 12 Schoolgirls Single Sculling racing She has been training all year on Lake Burley Griffin and will finish off her season by racing at the NSW Grade Championships next month on the Sydney Olympic course. We wish Alexander all the best in her future endeavours.

We would like to congratulate Caitlin Manning (Year 12 student) who performed solo piano at the Albert Hall on Thursday 9 March in the Rising Stars concert, featuring upcoming performers studying music at the ANU school of Music.