Diamond Luncheons

This year we celebrated an extraordinarily special Diamond Luncheon, bringing together alumnae from the Class of 1938 to the Class of 1960.

Gathering in the Mansion on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February, we welcomed the Class of 1960 for the first time and what fun they were! Thanks to the many ladies from that year who made the trip from far and wide to be part of it.

The warm greeting for our guests by Years 7 and 8 students was a beautiful way to commence the day. We began our formalities in the Chapel of Christ the King with much laughter and singing of Queen of Loreto with gusto. Years 5 and 6 students, Zoe Bremner, Gigi McCorkell, Allegra Gattino and Violet Spence, offered reflections on their time at Loreto Toorak. We were once again blessed by the talent of our musicians with Mikayla Fitzgerald (Year 9) singing Someone Like You from Jekyll and Hyde, and flautist Prairie Koh (Year 5) playing Movements 1, 2 and 5 from Five Short Pieces Op.39 by Jules Mouquet, arr. Robert Cavally.

A highlight, and one of the most significant aspects of the day, was the attendance of some of our oldest living alumnae, with more than 10 ladies aged 90 and over celebrating with us, some travelling from interstate. Their genuine affection for one another, remarkable memories of their time at school and love of Loreto were a true gift, relished by all who attended. Posies of flowers were presented to all ladies celebrating significant birthdays of age 80 or more, these being delightfully received by their recipients.