Posts by Liz Francis
Have 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 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 MoreSolving 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 MoreBuilding houses and friendships in Cambodia
By Lauren McKenzie (Year 8) Over the school holidays, myself and 17 other people travelled to Cambodia. We were on a mission to build 16 houses for some of the poor families in a farming village outside of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Pen. We didn’t just have to build the houses, we had to raise funds…
Read MoreLoreto Choirs Success at Royal South Street
Loreto ladies showed that they can well and truly own the stage, as audiences and judges alike were blown away by energetic performances from both ‘The Loreto Blues’ (our Senior Choir), and our Junior Choir, at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod on Monday 22 August. The Loreto Blues brought a touch of Bollywood to the competition this…
Read MoreMs Judith Potter recognised with Australian Council of Educational Leaders Award
Congratulations to our Principal, Ms Judith Potter, whose tireless work and passion for the field of education was recently recognised with a State Fellowship Award from the Australian Council of Educational Leaders. This prestigious Award is presented to educational leaders who have made an outstanding contribution over a period of time to the improvement of…
Read MoreOne Million Stars To End Violence Campaign
This semester our Year 9 students, and some Year 12 students, are using their creative skills for a purpose – standing up to violence and discrimination. ‘One Million Stars to End Violence is a peaceful global weaving project that engages communities in a conversation about ending all forms of violence,’ said Campaign Founder Maryann Talia…
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