Category: Reflections
February 7, 2025
Merici College Green Tip #1: Sustainability at Merici (SAM) at the Activities Expo
The weekly Green Tip is intended to share ideas about how you can reduce your environmental footprint at school, home and work.
Blog post
February 6, 2025
Counsellor’s Corner – Starting School
As we kick off the new school year, we want to extend a warm welcome to both returning and new students! We hope you have had a restful and summer holiday break. Whether you’re excited about the year ahead or feeling a little nervous, it’s normal to experience a mix of emotions as you settle back into school life.
Blog post
February 5, 2025
Opening School Assembly #Joy
News article
January 31, 2025
Principal’s Welcome Letter 2025
This year our College theme is Joy. Our theme colour is pink.
News article
January 7, 2025
A Message from our Captains
Welcome Merici College sisters, staff, parents and carers to the 2025 College year. The 2025 Merici College theme is “joy” and we cannot wait to see how this virtue can be embraced by every one of our Merici sisters.
News article
December 19, 2024
The Year in Sustainability
Merici College is proud to celebrate the achievements of Neve Larsen, our 2024 Sustainability Captain, who received a Highly Commended recognition for the 2024 Environment and Sustainability Award. Neve was also honoured as a nominee for the Young Canberra Citizen of the Year.
News article
December 18, 2024
The Year in Mathematics
In curriculum news, we have been working on what is known as the Fine-Grained Curriculum which is aimed at ensuring that all students have access to the same curriculum, lesson-by-lesson. We have also been busy implementing the Catalyst Program which is designed to deliver high-impact lessons using the Science of Learning and Cognitive Load Theory.
News article
December 17, 2024
The Year in Languages
As 2024 draws to a close, the Languages Department has proudly celebrated a year of linguistic and cultural explorations. From mastering new vocabulary to experiencing firsthand a country’s intricate ways of living, our students have done us proud.
News article
December 16, 2024
The Year in Health and Physical Education (HPE)
The HPE Department has had an exceptionally busy year, offering a diverse range of programs and activities for all year groups.
News article
December 12, 2024
The Year in English
As English teachers we believe that the study of literature plays an important role in our students finding and articulating their hopes. We believe that literature can serve as windows of possibility for our students, offering them the chance to examine a wide range of human experience and understand the potential for human progress.
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