Welcome Bianca Porcheddu, Merici College Academic Coordinator.

Welcome all to the commencement of the 2023 school year. I hope that you had a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year holiday season. I also trust that all are ready for:

• a fresh beginning,
• to be open to new experiences, and
• are looking to continue your journey to human growth and fullness of being in 2023.

I would like to take this opportunity of welcoming our new Year 7s and students who have joined the Merici community in Years 8 through to Year 12.

We look forward to welcoming you to Merici College for Year 7 in 2023! Please find below information that we hope will help with your transition into Merici life.

First Day

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM OUR CAPTAINS

Numerologists widely believe the number 23 to be associated with the planet Uranus; a planet which is believed by astrology enthusiasts to represent change, innovation, and progress. Others believe the number 23 to be a sign from angels, a message from the divine. Our research, in conjunction with the brilliant leadership team and the wonderful Merici staff and students, hints at one thing; 2023 is going to be a fabulous year to remember. 

Congratulations to all our 2022 Year 12 students who received their ATARs. Here is a snapshot of achievements.

Freya Spring for achieving an ATAR of 99.35

Colette Paterson for achieving an ATAR of 99.2

Median ATAR achieved - 82.15

16% of students achieved an ATAR over 95

29% of students achieved an ATAR over 90

54% of students achieved an ATAR over 80

98% of students achieved an ATAR over 60

We wish our Class of 2022 a future filled with happiness!

Merici College provides the students with the key skills to move forward! The academic pathways to further education are varied and many of our girls have taken up early offers at university.

The vocational courses that the College offers our students in Year 10, 11 and 12 will certainly provide them with excellent opportunities to facilitate their career pathway and equip them with essential skills for the workplace or for further education.

A snapshot of what happens after Year 12…

In Sustainability, students have explored the topics of food and water, transport, and biodiversity as well as honing their skills in the kitchen garden. 

A picture really is worth a thousand words, so rather than filling these Science pages with my ramblings, beyond a few noteworthy achievements, I will let these images portray what has happened in the Science Department for 2022. 

This year saw change continue within the Religious Education Department! More of our staff undertook Catalyst training and this has resulted in important changes to teaching practice that have been welcomed by the students in all year levels – daily reviews and full student participation are part of lessons. All teachers have used the SEQTA learning management system, resulting in greater access for students and parents to daily lessons materials, assessment tasks and feedback.