Posts by Judy-Ann Quilliam
Reflection 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 MoreLoreto Girls Setting Fire to the World of Dance
There are a number of Loreto Girls who balance an extensive and exhaustive timetable of dance classes, elite competitions and performances with their normal school studies. Some dance at least six days per week and are supported by the College to attend vocational dance classes one day per week or leave school early to attend…
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 MoreLoreto College Proud 2016 Finalist
Loreto College is a proud finalist in the 2016 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. For the third consecutive year Loreto College is a finalist in the Federation Business School E-Commerce and Online Award. Acting Principal Elizabeth Till received the Award on behalf of the College at an official function held at the…
Read MoreLaura Proudly Representing Rowing and Loreto
On Wednesday 3 August, Year 10 student Laura Foley proudly represented both rowing in Ballarat and Loreto College at the monthly Ballarat Sportsman’s Club Dinner. “Laura presented herself extremely well, answering all questions and speaking highly of Loreto” said Rowing Director, Mr Nathan Sims. “Laura was a great endorsement for the sport of rowing in Ballarat.”…
Read MoreLoreto College eCommerce & Online Winners!!
“Aim at something excellent: our life is largely influenced by what we aim at – our ideals often make our realities…” Mother Gonzaga Barry Loreto College has been awarded the 2016 Federation Business School eCommerce and Online Award in the 2016 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. The award was presented at a…
Read MoreDear Cerebral Palsy: a speech by Maddie, 14
October 5, 2016 was World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, a day to create a powerful voice for people with cerebral palsy, and a more inclusive community that understands the everyday challenges they face. Year 8 student Maddison Fogarty won first place in her drama and speech section at the Royal South Street Competitions, and then blew…
Read MorePast Pupil Awarded Prestigious Medical Research Award
We are delighted to share the extraordinary achievement and success of past pupil Michelle McIntosh (Class of 1991). Associate Professor Michelle McIntosh was jointly awarded the Dr John Dixon Hughes Medal for Medical Research Innovation by the National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation on 8 December, 2016. The medal celebrates the achievements of Australia’s…
Read MoreTahnee Simpson selected for VCE Top Dance
We are delighted to announce that Tahnee Simpson (Year 12) has been selected to perform in this year’s Top Class Dance program as part of the VCE Season of Excellence 2017. Top Class is a concert series that presents the works of outstanding VCE students from 2016 in Dance, VET Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies, Music…
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