Archive for 2016
Solving Crimes and Building Bridges
The recent school holidays provided a chance for four intrepid Loreto ladies to set off on some exciting Science adventures, which included a week long ‘Forensic Science Camp’ in New South Wales, and a ‘Hands On Engineering’ workshop hosted by the University of Melbourne. Forensic Science Camp: By Stephanie Jones (Year 8) The main…
Read MoreVictorian Country Basketball Representative
There was no rest and relaxation over the term break for Loreto College Year 9 student Sophie Molan. Sophie took on the best in the State, representing Victoria Country in the National Junior Basketball Championships. Sophie was one of the top ten girls selected to represent Victoria Country against the country and metropolitan teams from…
Read MoreWelcome back to Term 2
I extend a very warm welcome back to all students and staff. I commend students for their enthusiastic return to school and hope each has come back ready for an invigorating term of academic and personal growth. Term 2 commenced for all staff on Monday with an inspiring interactive address by Dr Suzy Green (D.Psyc.…
Read MoreReflection during Lent
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter “Education is an important mission, which draws young people to what is good, beautiful and true.” (Pope Francis) During lent we are called to reflect on our daily lives and to consider what we can do without, in order to support others who are in need of our care…
Read MoreSTATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to the 42 strong Loreto Ballarat team that competed at the Victorian Schools Cross Country Championships at Bundoora. An outstanding effort by all! Loreto finished with three team bronze medals in the U/17, U/18 & Open sections and a 13th placing for Lily Gilbert (Year 7) which gives her a strong chance of securing a…
Read MoreBADEN-POWELL AWARD
BP Award for Zayda and Ellie We wish to congratulate two of our students on their recent completion of the Girl Guide BP Award; Ellie Montgomery and Zayda Vandenberg. The BP Award is named after the founder of Guiding, Robert Baden-Powell and is the peak achievement award for Guides of this age. Ellie and Zayda…
Read MorePUBLISHED AUTHOR
Congratulations to past pupil Melanie Joosten (class of 1999) on the publication of her very poignant and informative second book, A Long Time Coming. Melanie was a very promising English student who received a perfect score for VCE English. Melanie combines her expertise as an author with her background as a social worker and delves…
Read MoreNEW WEBSITE
The much anticipated Loreto College website is set to for public launch on Wednesday 15 June. The site includes many new stand out features including 360 degree virtual tours, Storify– a program showcasing our social media presence, digital downloads of a large selection of our publications and a more dynamic and engaging Past Pupils section.…
Read MoreHave a cheerful mind, a good understanding and a great desire for virtue.
“Have a cheerful mind, a good understanding and a great desire for virtue. Of these a cheerful heart is most essential.” (Mary Ward, 1585 – 1645) Following a very short Term 1, we have a more extended Term 2 which will enable all students to set a steady work pattern at home and school, one…
Read MoreTAHLIA WINS STAWELL GIFT
Congratulations Talia Loreto College student Talia Martin won this year’s Stawell Gift Women’s Race with a time of 13.70 seconds. Talia who is currently in Year 9 at Loreto College is the youngest ever winner of the race, at only 15 years of age. “It’s just been crazy, I’d never think in a million years…
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