WHAT’S ON AT MERICI #YearofYouth #SpreadingJoy Term 1 Weeks 8 and 9 (26 March – 8 April) WHOLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Merici College Enrolling Now 2019 Campaign Please follow the link https://merici.news/news/enrolling-now-2019-campaign to find an information flyer on our Enrolling Now 2019 Campaign. It would be greatly appreciated if you could spread the word and forward this information to family members, friends and work colleagues. Ride to School Day – Tuesday 27 March Ride to School Day is on Tuesday 27 March. Students and staff who ride or walk to school are invited to our free brekkie in the canteen (but to get breakfast you need to show us a selfie of you riding or walking to school). Breakfast will be served from 8.00am - 8.40am. If you haven’t already signed up, please let Bec know by emailing [email protected] so we can get an idea of numbers for catering. Community BBQ – Wednesday 28 March (6.00pm-7.30pm) All parents, carers, students and community members are invited to our Community BBQ on Wednesday 28 March commencing at 6.00pm. Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/mericicommunitybbq to find the invitation. RSVP essential to [email protected] as soon as possible. Merici College 60th Jubilee Organising Committee Meeting – Wednesday 28 March (5.00pm) Next year Merici will celebrate its 60th anniversary. We would like to thank members of community who have previously expressed their interest in becoming member of the organising committee. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 March at 5.00pm at the College in the Conference Room. We welcome any new members to the team, please send through your details to [email protected] or telephone 6243 4178. For members that are unable to attend the meeting, minutes of meeting will be prepared and circulated to you for your input and comments. Your feedback would be greatly valued. We are looking very forward to organised wonderful activities to celebrate this very special occasion. Please let Ros know if you are attending the meeting. Note: Merici College Community BBQ will be held after the meeting at 6pm in the New Quad, all welcome. Easter Liturgy – Thursday 29 March All staff and students will have the opportunity to reflect on the significance of Easter on Thursday 29 March (Period 5). Parents are also invited to attend this important event which explores the Christian significance and meaning of hope for us today. MERICI COLLEGE Wise St GPO Box 154 Telephone (02) 6243 4100 [email protected] Braddon Canberra Facsimile (02) 6243 4199 www.merici.act.edu.au ACT 2612 ACT 2601 Good Friday – Friday 30 March Easter Saturday – Saturday 31 March Easter Sunday – Sunday 1 April Easter Monday – Monday 2 April Bridge Restaurant – Wednesday 4 April (12.15pm) The Bridge Restaurant will be open for lunch on Wednesday 4 April from 12.15pm – 1.30pm. Online bookings available at www.merici.college or contact Reception on 6243 4100. Talk and Tour – Thursday 5 April (9.00am) For all prospective families interested in learning more about Merici College. The Talk and Tour will consist of a brief introduction to the College by the Principal and a student-led tour. There will be opportunities for parents, and their daughters, to ask questions both during, and after, the Talk and Tour has finished. Go to www.merici.college for online registration. Save the Date - Canberra Metro Light Rail Stage 1 Update – Community Consultation Meeting – Wednesday 9 May (5.30pm) Canberra Metro will be at Merici College on their Open Day, Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 5.30pm to share information about exciting developments taking place along the light rail corridor, particularly around Northbourne Avenue. All community members are invited to attend. Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/anbetroommunityeeting to find more information. Photo Day – Change of Date: Thursday 10 May (Day 1), Monday 21 May (Day 2) Please note that the School Photo dates have changed due to the Year 7 Camp being rescheduled. • Thursday 10 May - Day 1: Individual portraits, PC class photos, family and siblings, Student Leadership Team, Leadership and Executive staff teams. • Monday 21 May - Day 2: Year 12 class photo, House photos, absentee individual photos. School photos are scheduled to be taken by Advancedlife Photography. Whilst an envelope will be distributed through PC classes shortly, if possible it is Advancedlife Photography’s preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. Please see below for further information from AdvancedLife Photography: MERICI COLLEGE School Photography Date: 10/05/2018 ONLINE ORDER CODE NKP 6M5 G73 School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope. Important Information: • School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school* • Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now • Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day • Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken • Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above) *Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school. advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to MERICI COLLEGE for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at- [email protected] Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to [email protected] Please ensure that your daughter is dressed appropriately, that shoes are polished and skirts are no shorter than the knee. Full school winter uniform (including the jumper) must be worn and the seniors are required to wear their blazers. Students will be asked to remove their scarves and spray jackets for the photo. Canberra Metro Light Rail Construction Road Update Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/canbmetromarch to find the latest news on road closures and diversions. Parent Online Advice March 2018 The Parent Advice Online Safety information newsletter focuses on technology issues that concern parents. Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/parentonlinemarch to find the latest newsletter on WHISPER and 4CHAN (also attached to this newsletter). We encourage the College community to contact us with specific apps or topics that you would like more information on so that we can help you support your child. SchoolTV – Diet and Nutrition Families today, with school-age children, have very busy schedules. This can sometimes make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day when there is such an abundance of pre- packaged and processed food at the available. However, it is still important to teach your kids healthy eating habits. Diet and nutrition is crucial to your child’s development. Not only can it prevent many chronic diseases, but it also impacts on your child’s brain development and learning abilities. There are many benefits to incorporating a healthy diet and good nutrition. It can stabilise your child’s energy, improve their mood and maintain a healthy weight. Not only will it improve their general wellbeing, but it can also have a positive impact on their mental health helping prevent anxiety, depression and ADHD. Please follow the link http://merici.act.schooltv.me/category-latest-newsletter to launch our SchoolTV site and find out more in the latest SchoolTV newsletter. YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 NEWS Year 8 and 9 Assembly – Monday 26 March Our School Counsellors and Year 12 students will speak to the Year 8 and 9 students about resilience and on-line safety. Year 7 Immunisations – Tuesday 27 March The first round of Year 7 immunisations will be held on Tuesday 27 March. For more information please visit http://www.health.act.gov.au. Year 9 Geography Excursion – Wednesday 28 March Year 9 Geography students will attend an excursion to the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Jerrabomberra wetlands on Wednesday 28 March. Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/year9geography to find the permission note. Year 9 History Excursion – Wednesday 28 March Year 9 History students will attend an excursion to the Australian War Memorial on Wednesday 28 March. Please follow the link http://merici.college/go/r9history to find the permission note. YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 NEWS Year 10 History Excursion – Thursday 5 April Year 10 History students will be attending an excursion to the Australian War Memorial on Thursday 5 April. Year 10 Geography Excursion – Thursday 5 April Year 10 Geography students will attend an excursion to Black Mountain, Dickson/Lyneham Wetlands, Scrivener Dam, Molonglo River, Weston Park and Mount Ainslie. CAREERS NEWS For the latest Careers newsletter, please follow the link http://merici.college/go/mericicareersmarch.