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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…
TAHLIA 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…
2016 – the Year of Felicity
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter 2016 – The Year of Felicity “Felicity is an attitude of mind, a disposition of the heart which manifests itself in cheerfulness, good humour, joy, hope, optimism, friendliness, courtesy, positive thinking, inner peace, self-acceptance and courage” (Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement) It was a great joy to…
International Women’s Day Breakfast
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter “Felicity is an attitude of mind, a disposition of the heart which manifests itself in cheerfulness, good humour, joy, happiness, hope, optimism, friendliness, cheerfulness, courtesy, positive thinking, inner peace, self-acceptance and courage.” (Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement) The International Women’s Day Breakfast is a key annual event here…
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse continues to shine a much needed light on, and gives voice to, the immense suffering and trauma of survivors of sexual abuse. The courage of these survivors and their strong desire to assist others and ensure that structures and…
A cheerful heart is a great asset
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter “Have a cheerful mind, a good understanding and a great desire for virtue. Of these a cheerful heart is most essential.” (Mary Ward) I saw great example from students and staff of cheerful hearts in my visit to the Year 7 Camp last week. It was a delight…
Welcome to the new year – 2016
From the Principal, Ms Judith Potter The 2016 school year is now in full active mode. I thank all parents and students who joined with the Loreto Sisters, staff and members of Council and Council Committees at The Opening School Year Family Mass, celebrated by Bishop Paul Bird CSsR (Bishop of Ballarat). It is great…
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…
