Category: Alumni
June 9, 2026
Q&A with Dr Rose McGready, ACT Australian of the Year 2026
Today, our Year 10 students were privileged to welcome Merici alumna and ACT Australian of the Year, Dr Rose McGready, along with fellow Merici alumna Helen Shephard, (Class of 1981). Rose shared her remarkable journey from Merici student to internationally recognised doctor, researcher and humanitarian, dedicating more than 30 years to improving healthcare for women and children along the Thailand–Myanmar border.
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February 13, 2026
Emily O’Mahoney, Class of 2022 stages her play at the Canberra Theatre Centre Courtyard Studio
Congratulations to Emily O'Mahoney, Class of 2022 who has have been given the very exciting opportunity to stage a play she has written at the Canberra Theatre Centre Courtyard Studio.
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February 5, 2026
Congratulations Professor Rose McGready, Class of 1981 – 2026 ACT Australian of the Year
Congratulations Professor Rose McGready who has been awarded 2026 Australian of the Year for ACT.
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February 3, 2026
Congratulations 2025 Runner Up Dux
A dedicated and high‑achieving student, Lucy is recognised as the Runner‑Up Dux of the College, reflecting her strong academic performance across her BSSS tertiary package, with a particular focus on English and the Humanities.
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February 3, 2026
Congratulations 2025 Merici College Dux
Ishita is a student of exceptional talent and commitment, reflecting her outstanding academic achievement across all subjects.
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August 12, 2025
Semester 1 Academic Awards – Penola, Seiwa and Tullow
Congratulations to all our students on their exceptional achievement achievements!
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July 29, 2025
Alumni Achievement – Alara Salvage Class of 2023
Congratulations to Alara Salvage, Class of 2023 who won the Australian Institute of Building’s Best Female Student Award (ACT Chapter)
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July 28, 2025
DonateLife Week 2025 Launch
At this morning’s official launch held at Merici College, Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith announced that the ACT Government has named a street in the suburb of Macnamara ‘Annette Street’, in honour of Annette Taylor, the first organ donor in the ACT.
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June 3, 2025
Gerard Ryan – 40th Year of Service Celebration
It was a privilege to come together on Saturday, 31 May, with past and present staff, students, parents, and Gerard’s beloved family to honour and celebrate a truly dedicated colleague, teacher, coach, father, grandfather, and friend.
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May 16, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #13 – Before you laminate…
Laminate will take up space in landfill for hundreds of years, leaching petrochemicals and other harmful chemicals into the water and soil.
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