Our Vision
love life, have hope, be faithful and build futures more wonderful than you dare to dream 
Welcome to Merici College! We are a 7-12 Catholic Girls' College, established since 1959 and situated in Braddon in the heart of Canberra. As the longest established Catholic girls high school in Canberra, we build on a rich tradition of achievement and innovation in the education of girls, preparing confident and competent young women well equipped to contribute to the world beyond school.
2009 has been a year of celebration! Our fiftieth
Jubilee year has provided us with exceptional
opportunities to celebrate our past and to reflect on
the diverse factors that have formed this special
community. The in depth exploration of the history
of the College has enabled us to understand the
genesis of key factors that have shaped our present
culture and to trace these through the fifty years.
<--please click the image for the 2009 annual report
please click here for the 2009 Yr 12 Result Report
Latest News
FEB
04
Our New Canteen Policy at Merici
As you may be aware the canteen is now managed by the school. We have employed a qualified chef and hospitality teacher to run the canteen. Her name is Trish Young and she is extremely excited and challenged by the new venture. She brings youth, experience and enthusiasm to the job.
For more info click here
DEC
16
BSSS Recognition of Excellence Ceremony
Five students of Merici College were honoured at the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS), Recognition of Excellence Ceremony yesterday.
The ceremony was held at the National Library of Australia with a number of key people present. Mr Andrew Barr, MLA, Minister for Education and Training; Professor Stephen Parker, Chair, BSSS Board; and Ms Helen Strauch, Executive Officer, BSSS
Congratulations to the following students:
Amy McDonnell, Katherine Adams, Dominika Moir, Melinda Love, Katrina Cornelly
For pictures and more info click here
dec
05
Social Initiative
Taliya Devenish and Eliza Anlezark delivered 60 frozen meals to Karinya House.
This is a Year 10 SRC initiative which will continue in 2010. Year 10 girls, with their parents, came to the school and cooked magnificent lamb shanks with the help of Tookie Capezio and Virginia McLeod.
Karinya House was delighted to receive the meals and looks forward to our continued partnership. For details about the work of Karinya House click on this link: http://www.karinyahouse.asn.au/
Upcoming Events
FEB
02
Semester Return Date: Yr 7 /11/12
FEB
03
Semester Return Date: All other levels
DEC
03
Yr 10 Formal Mass & Awards Ceremony
All families are warmly invited to attend the Year 10 end of year Formal Mass and Awards ceremony on Thursday December 3rd from 10.00am- 12.00pm....Read More
FEb
19
Stromolo Running Festival 2010
The STROMLO Running Festival Schools Challenge is a mass participation event which involves students, teachers and parents running/walking as many 1km laps as possible within a specific time period.
For more info click here
FEB
26
Canberra Show
As a follow up to the Year 9 quilting unit studied in Semester 2, 2009 and the subsequent entry of student work into the Royal Canberra Show....Read More
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Vol 5 Aug
Testimonials
"It's great that as we are getting older and facing the pressures of our final years we can still find comfort in our faith and know that the school community teaches us great Catholic morals and builds a happier, kinder environment."
Year 11 student