Year 9

ANZAC Assembly

A special thank you to all our students and families who commemorated ANZAC Day with our community yesterday.

We would especially like to thank Group Captain April-Leigh Rose for speaking to our community today. Group Captain April Rose became the Registrar of Military Justice (RMJ) on 1st November 2021. She joined the Royal Australian Air Force in July 2002 after several years in private practice and at the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania. She is an Arts, Law graduate of the University of Tasmania, and holds a Masters of Military Law (with merit) from the ANU.

Bridge Benefit Dinner

Our Hospitality student will be holding a Bridge Benefit Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, 24 August 2024 in the Bridge Restaurant commencing at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. This event is an annual student-led initiative that has been held for many years.

This year, the students have decided that all proceeds will be donated to the Ricky Stuart Foundation which was created in 2011 with a clear mission to provide a voice for families and individuals with autism nationally.

Feast of the Ascension Mass

Ascension Thursday, also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics around the world. On this day, the faithful celebrate Christ's ascension into Heaven on the 40th day after Resurrection.

Bridge Restaurant

The Bridge Restaurant will be open on Wednesday 8 May from 6:00pm. Please email [email protected] for all bookings. Visit www.bridge.restaurant for more information and sitting times.

Academic Awards Years 7, 8, 9 and 11 Students Set 3

Advent Mass 2023

Thank you to all our students, staff and parents for attending our special Advent Mass today. We extend our congratulations to all our students who received an award for their Christian Service this year.

2024 School Term Dates

Term 1

Commences: Wednesday 31 January (Years 7, 11, 12, new students), Thursday 1 February (Years 8, 9, 10)

Ends: Thursday 11 April

Term 2

Commences: Tuesday 30 April

Ends: Friday 5 July

Term 3

Commences: Tuesday 23 July

Ends: Friday 27 September

Term 4

Commences: Tuesday 15 October

Ends: Friday 6 December

Athletics Carnival 2023

Merici College Musical, Alice in Wonderland

Congratulations to all the cast and crew on an extraordinary musical! A very big thank you to all our talented students who were exceptional in their performances. What a wonderful showcase of the talents of our young women and example of the strength of the performing arts at Merici College.

On behalf of the entire cast, crew, and creative team, our heartfelt gratitude to all our community for your support and enthusiasm.

Gift of Life Walk 2023

Sincere thanks to all our community for supporting our Gift of Life Walk this morning. We would like to extend our thanks to Josh and Ned and the Canberra FM crew for broadcasting live from Merici this morning and helping us raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. Special thanks to Cath Scott and all the staff at Gift of Life Inc. for their involvement and support. We would also like to thank Clem and Liam O'Donnell for sharing their story this morning.

Don't forget everyone, register to become a donor! www.giftoflife.asn.au