Meriden girls making a real change in the world with STEM

Planning experiments, searching for solutions to real-world challenges and representing Australia in the Olympic Games for science students are all in a day’s schoolwork for Meriden girls.

Meriden studnet, Mikayla Rodger, was awarded the Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

Planning experiments, searching for solutions to real-world challenges and representing Australia in the Olympic Games for science students are all in a day’s schoolwork for Meriden girls.

The school provides girls access to world-class STEM facilities, inspiring mentors and myriad opportunities to explore STEM beyond the curriculum – and it shows. By the time a Meriden girl graduates, she has amassed many hours of practical experience in a range of STEM disciplines.

At Meriden, girls participate in STEM subjects at a higher rate than that of girls across the country, and students feel prepared to take on STEM subjects following their HSC. In addition, Meriden girls are leading the way in solving real-world problems through creative and critical thinking.

Last year, Year 11 student Mikayla Rodger won the Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her eco-friendly and affordable invention that can oxygenate and filtrate a body of water to prevent algae blooms from developing in our waterways.

Since Mikayla’s success, she has been invited to speak at peak industry events and forums, including National Water Week. Further extending learning beyond the classroom, Meriden girls are encouraged to participate in external STEM competitions.

Meriden’s Junior School students perform consistently at the Junior RoboCup competition, finishing in the top three in the past three years.

From Meriden’s youngest students, who design and build robots, to its senior students, whose work is making an impact on the way we care for the planet, Meriden girls are supported to follow their passions.

Their success demonstrates the limitless opportunities for girls studying in STEM and the impact they can have when provided with the resources, mentors and encouragement to make a difference.

At Meriden, girls are imbued with the delight that comes with pushing the boundaries of possibility.

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WHO WE ARE

Established in 1897, Meriden is a top-performing independent girls’ school in Sydney’s Inner West. An Anglican school, we cater for 1750 girls from pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Meriden has a rich tradition of developing every student through a rigorous curriculum, a dynamic pastoral care program and myriad opportunities beyond the classroom.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Meriden has three campuses adjacent to one another in the heart of Strathfield. Each campus has been developed according to the learning and developmental needs of its students and the girls enjoy specialised and cutting-edge spaces for learning and for sport, music, research and STEM.

OUR EDUCATION PRIORITIES
Meriden has a record of consistently strong academic performance. The school prioritises innovation and creativity in the classroom, which ignites students’ passion for learning. Every year, Meriden ranks among the top independent girls’ schools in NSW in the HSC. This academic excellence begins with a strong pastoral foundation that nurtures student wellbeing, faith and connection to community.

WHAT MAKES US PROUD?
We are proud of the attention the school provides to every Meriden girl, nurturing her talents and helping her realise her potential. Girls who excel in music can take part in the Amadeus Program, which provides specialised support to exceptional musicians. The school’s Olympus Program caters for the educational and sporting needs of elite female athletes. Our Lateral Learning program supports all girls to become independent, compassionate and connected global citizens and equips them for diverse future possibilities. All girls find a place to thrive in our school.