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Principal´s Welcome
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.
As a Catholic school, our central aim is to guide each individual towards full human development in an atmosphere "enlivened by the gospel spirit of freedom and love"*. We seek for each student to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, spiritually and physically, supported by the principles of the Catholic Faith. Merici is also enriched by families from diverse Christian and other faith traditions. An essential part of our life together as a Christian community, is working together for the common good whilst fostering in each individual a feeling of belonging and of self worth.
We are a vibrant, welcoming and energetic community with a rich and varied curriculum and an outstanding system of pastoral care. Our Mission Statement is a lived reality within the College:
"Merici challenges you to love life, have hope, be faithful and build futures more wondrous than you dare to dream".
Our approach to all areas of college life — pastoral care, curriculum and our co-curricular program — reflects our commitment to this vision. The theme for each year is chosen to provide a holistic focus linking an element of our Catholic Ethos and a significant pastoral aim. The theme for 2007 — Act Justly — comes from the prophet Micah and enables us to address the need for right relationships and to emphasise social justice awareness and outreach.
We are a school at the forefront of technology, well known for our optional laptop program but equally committed to enhancing learning through technology for all students. Our Powerful Learning Principles are testament to our desire to ensure that teaching and learning at the College is based on the most recent educational research. Through our Powerful Learning Principles, we seek to work closely in partnership with students and their parents to maximise student performance and success regardless of ability levels.
We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. This, together with well-equipped facilities and a rigorous academic program in both the junior (Years 7-10) and senior (Years 11 and 12) school ensure that we are exceptionally well placed to guide students through their adolescent years into young adulthood.
We look forward to working with you.
Catherine Rey
Principal