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Practice = The Best Preparation
The 7th Grade Practice Test gives girls a direct preview of what to expect during the 8th grade Entrance-Scholarship Exam in October.
- Time-Management – During the test, your daughter will be able to practice how to work and move quickly and effectively. It is best for them to not rush, take a few deep breaths, and be mindful of trying to do their best!
- Opportunity – At the practice test, girls will meet other 7th graders who could potentially be their future classmates!
- Sitting – Your daughter will be able to practice sitting for three and half hours (with a few short breaks) and feel what it is like to take a test in a Gwynedd classroom!
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Why All-Girls?
Empowerment: Opportunity exemplified
by a Mercy Education
Today, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School carries forward a legacy of over 150 years, with our roots in Catherine McAuley's desire to provide an education to women in order that they could define their own futures.
- Empowerment in the classroom. Beginning the classroom, we challenge our students to think critically, write effectively, and participate in a dialogue. This foundation of engaging education through active listening, careful consideration, and compassion conversation allows our students to gain the confidence to express their beliefs and ideas freely.
- In Mrs. Wordeman's biotechnology class students are given final research projects to teach the class about a new and upcoming field in biotechnology. This allows each student to showcase their own learning and find similarities in the materials. Additionally, the class watches films related to the material learned in class to show how the material we learn in class is not correctly portrayed in film. It leads to great discussion that engages both scientific and artistic mind. (Mrs. Wordeman teaches physics, biology, and chemistry and is also the JV softball coach).
- Empowerment outside the classroom. As a student-athlete, student-artist, or student-leader, a Gwynedd Girl balances the lessons she learns in the classroom with her unique talents to create opportunities for herself. Our students advocate for themselves and causes they are passionate about.
- Beyond Gwynedd. Here at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, we believe learning is a life-long process. Every June, our graduates are poised to take the next step to college and are prepared to contribute meaningfully to our world.
IMPORTANT DATES
8-10:30 AM
- April 17th
- April 24th
- May 8th
6:30-8PM
- April 18th
- April 28th
- April 29th (Alternate Date)
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Dr. Colleen McNulty Benjamin, DO
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Class of 2006
Loyola University, MD Class of 2010
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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I consider it a privilege to call myself an alumna of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. My high school experience helped shape the person I am today and provided me with the necessary foundation to succeed in my current career as a pediatrician, at Meadowbrook Pediatrics. Going into high school, I had no idea that I would eventually be headed down the path of the medical field. I had a wide variety of interests, and Gwynedd allowed me to explore all of these by promoting well-rounded students and education. However, even though I enjoyed most subjects, it was truly my math and science classes that had me most intrigued. I knew I wanted to work with kids and combining my newfound love of science-I started thinking that pediatric medicine could be a good fit for me.
I knew becoming a doctor would be a long road. It would require a lot of work, but I already had a strong basis in science from Gwynedd and I would be able to build upon this further during college and medical school. However, what I most appreciate about my experience at Gwynedd, is that it taught me so much more beyond my classes. It allowed me to acquire skills in time management, how to work well with others, and how to handle conflict. It provided me with lifelong friendships and showed me the importance of compassion for others, especially that there is nothing more important than kindness and helping those around you. All of these experiences were essential in helping me become the physician I am today and I am so fortunate to have a career that I truly love. I am proud to be a Gwynedd Girl!
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What better way to shake off the cold of winter than to
THINK OF SUMMER!
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It was a big weekend for The Speech and Debate team which competed in the State Tournament held at Bloomsburg University.
Congratulations to all the young ladies who qualified to compete at the tournament. Particular kudos to Meghan Dutill '19, semi-finalist (top 12) in Prose, Victoria Borlando '19, quarter- finalist (top 24) in Impromptu--the largest event, Sahiba Tandon '21, 5th place in Informative, and Sarah McLauglin '19 who placed 3rd in Persuasive.
Coach Cory Clark Shay '95 received very special recognition as she was inducted into the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Hall of Fame.
The team was pleased to welcome two former teammates to assist with judging, alumnae Maggie Blosky '17 and Catherine Reed '17.
What a weekend! Well done, Ladies! Congratulations to all!
#gma4n6 #bebold #MercyProud
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We celebrate another award-winning Monarch, Kylie Saloma '18, whose synchronized skating team won the Silver Medal in the World Figure Skating Championship in Croatia and is now headed to Junior Worlds. We couldn't agree more with Mrs. Conaway who shared, "We are so blessed at Gwynedd to have so many talented young ladies!" Read about Kylie's Junior World's journey here.
Congratulations, Kylie! #MercyProud
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SWIMMING
Gwynedd Swimming & Diving take 3rd Place overall at the PIAA State Championship Tournament.
congratulating Annie O'Dare, the PIAA State Champion in the 100 Breastroke
Annie O'Dare made waves with a time of 2:03.26 in the 200 IM and earns the Silver medal in the PIAA 2A Championships.
Freshman Ella Gross captures 4th in the 200 Free
wynedd Swimming's 200 medley relay places 5th place in the PIAA 2A Championships. Coach Norman is all smiles as she proudly awards the medals to Annie O'Dare, Aileen Murray, Ella Gross & Alaina Zaki.
A SISTER OF MERCY IS NAMED AMONG NOTABLE HONOREES
A concert entitled Hear Her Song premiered at Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art on Sunday, March 18. Hear Her Song is a new initiative by The Canales Project to celebrate and give voice to the stories of women that are helping other women worldwide and changing the world for the better. The project brings together artists in order to create songs, performances and recordings that offer new, enduring, and powerful insights into the nature of women's leadership and the challenges women face.
Hear Her Song honorees include Hillary Clinton, Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Sister Marilyn Lacey RSM, Michelle Obama, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and more.
Read about the remarkable Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM and the Gwynedd connection at http://bit.ly/2HG5GJO
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"WE WALK WITH..."
Gwynedd students organiz/ed a school-wide Peace Walk entitled, "We Walk With..." in solidarity with the victims of the Parkland, FL shooting and for peace across our country and throughout the world. Earlier in the week, students made origami cranes representing their prayers for peace, and they were hung throughout the school corridors. Wednesday morning began with a student-led prayer service and an impassioned speech by Gwynedd Junior, Olivia Manfrey.
Students then silently processed through the red and gold corridors of Gwynedd in a walk for peace, led by event organizers carrying a hand painted banner bearing the names of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims. The somber and prayer-filled walk throughout the red and gold corridors concluded with a final prayer in the Performing Arts Center. It was there that our school community formed a single circle of Mercy in a powerful and moving display of unity and prayer for peace.
We Walk With one another.
We Walk With Mercy.
We Walk With peace in our hearts.
We Walk With victims of violence.
We Walk With those seeking justice.
We Walk With You.
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Junior Ann Sinclair's hard work paid off at the Montgomery County Science Research Competition this past week. She placed 3rd in Earth and Space category and received a special award from the Association of Women Geoscientists. Ann's determination has earned her a spot at then next level of competition, as well. Congratulations to Ann!
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We congratulate Speech and Debate's Julia Kreutzer '18 who qualified this weekend to compete at the NSDA Nationals Tournament in Fort Lauderdale in Original Oratory. Julia was also named The Valley Forge District's Student of the Year!
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P.O. Box 902, 1345 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 646–8815
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