Merici College Commences 60 Year Celebrations
Following a smoking ceremony on Tuesday, 5 February Merici College held their 2019 Opening Ceremony that unveiled a St Angela Merici statue in celebration of the College’s 60 Year Anniversary.
This year the College will reflect on their past, present and future journey from Canberra Catholic Girls’ High School in 1959 to Merici College in 2019.
The College theme of 2019 draws on the school motto of ‘Fidelitas’, which encourages students and school staff to be faithful in all elements of life.
Past students Helen Campbell and Wanda Lawler from the class of ‘62 presented a reflection of their time at the College before unveiling the St Angela Merici statue commissioned late last year.
The statue depicts the College’s patron saint moving forward boldly with purpose. St Angela holds a staff to signify her pilgrimage to the Holy Land and a book symbolising a deep dedication to educating young women.
Principal Loretta Wholley expressed her appreciation to the supporters who donated to the Art Works fund that contributed to the statue that will be a permanent reminder of embracing the vision and values of Merici College.
“Today we honour and remember St Angela Merici and unveil the statue as a tribute to a courageous woman who influenced the religious society of her time and educated young women,” she said.
“I look forward to celebrating this anniversary year with you all. Remember to embrace every opportunity. Be a faithful friend, a faithful daughter, and a faithful student to our community.”
Merici will be celebrating 60 Years with a variety of events throughout the year including St Angela Merici Day Festival in June, a 60th Anniversary Variety Concert in August, and 60th Anniversary Mass and Celebration Dinner in September.
