Vol 4 2012 Merici College Farewells Catherine Rey

Inform,YearEmpower,9 EnlightenInspireDayEnlighten educationAs part of the Pastoral Care programa Year 9 Enlighten Education Daywas organised and run by EnlightenEducation. Enlighten Education’sprograms help teenage girls decodethe mixed messages they receive fromthe media and society. It helps themdevelop self-esteem and confidence.The purpose of this day is to informand educate girls about important issuesthat affect them as young women andempower them to make appropriatedecisions as they move throughadolescence. The workshops deliveredare designed to help girls discover theirown inner beauty, manage friendships,encourage them to be discerningconsumers and critical thinkers and tofind their own voice and power in acomplex world. Rather than telling girlswhat to do, the focus is on informing,inspiring and empowering them. Thisday not only educates the girls butallows them to have time with theirpeers and have some fun.8