Category: Reflections
May 29, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #15 – Reconciliation, Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Sustainability
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving Reconciliation in Australia.
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May 23, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #14 – International Day of Biodiversity
May 22nd is International Day of Biodiversity. Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet. It underpins human wellbeing - health, food supply and the economy.
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May 22, 2025
Captains Newsletter 2025 Issue #2
It’s been an incredible year so far and we have accomplished a lot. From school carnivals to fundraisers, from movie nights to lake walks, we’ve truly done it all. This term, however, is shaping up to be even better!
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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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May 9, 2025
Mother’s Day Liturgy and Lunch
It was a wonderful opportunity for our community to celebrate Mothers’ Day, share stories, laugh together and make more connections while sharing a meal together.
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May 9, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #12 – International Compost Week
Sunday 4 May to Saturday 10 May is International Compost Week. Approximately 50% of the rubbish Australians put in the red landfill bin could be put to better use in the garden as compost and mulch.
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May 2, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #11 – Check the heat!
As it gets cooler, there is a precedent for heaters at school being turned up as high as they can go, and even left on overnight as high as 27 degrees.
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April 30, 2025
ANZAC Assembly, Remembering Gallipoli 110 Years
I would especially like to thank Lieutenant Commander Nicole Grundy. She reminded us all about the purpose of Anzac Ceremonies – we make precious time to remember, learn and think to a more peaceful future.
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April 9, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #10 – Happy Easter! Please recycle your foil!
At the ACT Schools Climate Conference last week we learned that Canberrans generate ONE MILLION TONNES OF WASTE PER YEAR.
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April 9, 2025
Federal Election on 3 May – How to support your local Catholic school and Parent Open Forum 29 April
The next Federal Election will be held on Saturday 3 May and it is important to consider how your vote will impact your child’s education.
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