We are looking very forward to seeing all the students and teachers again soon, as well as getting to know our new students and their families.
We would like to welcome you to the 2018 school year. We are committed to supporting you throughout this year and welcome the opportunity of getting to know you better. So, please, if you see us around the school, stop for a hello; we are here to help you settle into school life and are most happy to hear any great ideas you have that will enrich our school culture.
2018 is the liturgical Year of Youth, which has been identified by bishops Australian wide. The Year of Youth invites the church into dialogue about the importance and life-giving presence of young people in the Church and society. At Merici this year, we would like to focus on honouring youth and recognizing us, young women, as leaders, of not just tomorrow, but today. This year, our ambition is to act on the Year of Youth by fostering student aspirations, while we continue to uphold and build community and identity of the College. We would like to encourage all students to strive to support one another and take every opportunity to immerse themselves in College life.
Our school offers many great opportunities for you to become involved. Our co-curricular program offers over 30 different clubs that you can sign up for. These include Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Rowing, Dragon boating, Futsal, Water Polo, Fitness Club, Tennis, Running Group, Hockey, Snowsports, Duke of Edinburgh, Marist/Merici Sailing Club, Music (Beginner Cello, String Ensemble, Beginner Violins And Viola, Choir, Senior Band, Junior Band), Dance Troupe, Drama, Narragunnawali, Cross Age Tutoring, Debating, the Student Representative Council, the Social Justice Committee, Angela’s Angels, Sew for Community, Book Club, Cosy Café And Sustainability.
All students should be inspired by the spirit of Saint Angela Merici who saw women as significant individuals and agents of change.
We are both looking forward to encouraging you, our sisters, to be the best version of yourselves while further developing an environment within Merici that truly feels like a family.
Olivia Straker and Bronte Alexander
