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Alumni News
WE CATCH UP WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ACHIEVEMENTS FROM OUR PAST STUDENTS.
It was with great joy that exstudents were able to celebrate the Commissioning of Ms Marina Ugonotti as Principal of Loreto Normanhurst in February. The school has continued to thrive and meet the needs of the community under her leadership and we look forward to many years of continued friendship and support. It was a Spring Fair year and we enjoyed organising the Spring Fair stall and catching up with other exstudents. There were many other wonderful occasions and celebrations held throughout 2019, providing opportunities for exstudents to reconnect and enjoy time with friends, both old and new. Thank you to all ex-students who attended and supported these events including those organised by the Ex-Students’ Association.
QUEENS HONOURS LIST ORDER OF AUSTRALIA – 2019 Congratulations to these ex-students who received an Order of Australia award for recognition of their outstanding achievement and service. • Clare Martin (’69): Awarded OAM for her service to the people and Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory and as a community advocate. • Nicole Bolger (Carson ’82): Awarded OAM for her services to Nursing. • Lisa Sweeney (‘78): Awarded OAM for her service to radio and broadcast media.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS For many years Loreto Normanhurst has been involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme where students test themselves in outdoor activities and generous service. Our students commence the program in Year 9 fulfilling the Bronze expeditions and performing their community work. Some then go on to the Silver program and only a few move through to challenge themselves to do the Gold program. Victoria Pengilly (Class of 2017) and Margaux Choo (Class of 2018) have both gained The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award which was presented to them in July by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of NSW. Recent graduates, Anna Hanselmann, Nitasha Dewan and Lara Al Amri all from the Class of 2019, have also been granted the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award with the formal ceremony to take place in the coming months.
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– 2 March 2019 –LORETO CANBERRA CHAPTER ANNUAL REUNION
– July 2019 –CLASS OF 1981 – ANNUAL GET TOGETHER
On Saturday 2 March, a wonderful Loreto Mass and Luncheon was held in Canberra. Many age groups and Loreto Schools were represented from across the country, which is what makes the Canberra lunch a unique and great tradition. A beautiful and inspiring Mass was held with lunch afterwards which made for a relaxed and enjoyable catch up.
– 25 May 2019 –CLASS OF 1989 – 30 YEAR REUNION
A wonderful time was had by those who could attend a fun gathering at The 3 Weeds Hotel in Rozelle for a catch up inbetween ‘big’ reunion years!
–10 August 2019 –CLASS OF 1969 AND 1967 FOURTH FORM LEAVERS – 50 YEAR REUNION
At the Southern Highlands Winery – the Class of ’89 gathered for a weekend of wine, food and retail therapy in the Southern Highlands.
We had a brilliant time and absolutely loved catching up. We are a special group who genuinely love and wish the best for each other. The much anticipated 50-year class reunion luncheon was held at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Cello Room. Friendships were renewed and we fondly remembered those of our classmates who could not be with us. We had lots of laughs and some of us brought their old school ties, badges, merit cards, chapel veils, sports awards and broad blues! Our Guest of Honour was Sr Deirdre Browne IBVM who had taught music to so many of us and she led us in a rousing rendition of “Queen of Loreto” accompanied on the piano by Genie King (Curtin). Memories of our school days were happy ones and shared laughter was evident throughout the day. The Class of ‘69 are now Golden Jubilarians and will always be proud Loreto girls ready to make a change in our world.
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– 24 August 2019 –CLASS OF 1999 – 20 YEAR REUNION
each girl. These words hope to inspire, remind and motivate actions towards the next five years and perhaps stories of how these words were embedded into our lives will be shared at our 40th reunion.
– October 2019 –CLASS OF ‘57 & ’59 – LORETO LADIES IN MUDGEE
The Class of ‘99 gathered at the Clock Hotel, Surry Hills and although it had been 20 years since we left the Loreto gates, the reunion made it feel like yesterday. While all of us have filled this time with exciting experiences; it was wonderful to find many of us have not changed one bit! All through the afternoon and long into the night, the room was filled with the buzz of endless chatter, laughing and the occasional, “I remember that too” –as we reminisced fondly about our school years. Teachers' names were remembered, lines from Music Festival songs sung and words like ‘Barry Wing’, ‘Year 8 Corridor’, ‘Spirit Cup’ and ‘Donut Day’ were dropped into dialogue with no explanation needed. Many ladies travelled from rural destinations, interstate and even one attendee from Hong Kong. It was a delightful day and thank you to all those who joined us.
– 14 September 2019 –CLASS OF 1984 – 35 YEAR REUNION
A group of us who live near one another in the Mudgee area often meet up and this year we were delighted that many more Loreto ladies joined us. Our weekend included a visit to the local Mens’ Shed, and ex-student Rachel Flynn's (nee Charlesworth '85) thriving handmade business followed by a delicious lunch in a lovely courtyard coffee shop. We also travelled to Gulgong to visit the newly opened Holtermann Museum. A wonderful weekend was enjoyed by all.
– 5 October 2019 –CLASS OF 2014 – 5 YEAR REUNION
The Class of ‘84 met for lunch at the Belvedere Hotel Rooftop Bar. There were a mix of day girls and boarders, some of whom had travelled from Singapore, Moree, Dubbo and Forbes. The afternoon provided a wonderful catch up for old friends to exchange news and to renew friendships and connections. The Loreto spirit was certainly alive and well with lucky door prizes and special word cards handed out to
Over 80 girls from the Class of ‘14 celebrated our five-year reunion starting with a long lunch at the Paddington Inn. We enjoyed Loreto trivia with the fun continuing into the evening with many stories and laughs shared. Thank you to everyone who attended for making this such a wonderful event.
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– 2 November 2019 –CLASS OF 1979 – 40 YEAR REUNION
Thirty-seven members of the Class of ‘79 celebrated their reunion at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo. We talked about the drought and dust storms that are having such a dreadful effect on our country families and were delighted the next day when we heard that farms in Brewarrina had received 100mls of rain overnight! A big shout out to those who came from far and wide such as Switzerland, Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT, and far north west NSW. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends.
THINKING ABOUT YOUR 2020 CLASS REUNION? “Once a Loreto girl, always a Loreto girl!”
Class of 2015: 5 year Reunion Class of 2010: 10 year Reunion Class of 2000: 20 year Reunion Class of 1990: 30 year Reunion Class of 1980: 40 year Reunion Class of 1970: 50 year Reunion
Contact us to help you connect with your year group and promote your 2020 reunion event – email development@loretonh.nsw.edu.au
Ex-Students' Association — Upcoming Events
The Ex-Students’ Association is organising a number of events for 2020 and we invite you to join us in support of your Association.
Join us: — SATURDAY 7 MARCH — OPEN DAY — SATURDAY 14 MARCH — LORETO ACT CHAPTER & DISTRICTS ANNUAL MASS & LUNCH — WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL — EX-STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
RECONNECTING DRINKS — SUNDAY 3 MAY — EX-STUDENTS’ HIGH TEA RECEPTION ROOM, LORETO NORMANHURST — THURSDAY 20 AUGUST — EX-STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION THEATRE PARTY, "COME FROM AWAY" — SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER — EX-STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING & AGM If you would like to help out with any of these events, please email: exstudents@loretonh.nsw.edu.au
For your diary: — WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH — WOMEN OF INFLUENCE EVENING — 10-11 OCTOBER — LORETO FEDERATION LORETO MARRYATVILLE, ADELAIDE — WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER — MARY WARD JUSTICE LECTURE LORETO NORMANHURST
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— Births —
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE FAMILIES ON THEIR NEW ARRIVALS
Kristen (Kilby ’05) and Simon Hegarty on the birth of James Peter Hegarty
Emma (Dewberry ’02) and John Ewer on the arrival of their second daughter, Claire Frances Ewer
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WE OFFER OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FOLLOWING EX-STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
The family of Penelope Hoyer (Loneragan ‘67). ~ Kathryn Nowland (Bubb ’74) and Robyn Bubb (‘82) on the death of their sister, Susan Notary (Bubb ’77). ~ The family of Mary Faber (Stoneman, ‘68). ~ Frances Meagher, Judith Soper (’78) and Felicity Soper (’80) on the death of their mother, MarySoper. ~ Colleen Bierhoff (Noonan ‘80) on the death of her sister, Maureen (Noonan ‘73). ~ Keeva Mostyn (Jones ’98) on the death of her father, BarryJones. ~ Margaret Olive (McMaster ’80) and Joanne Golja (McMaster ’79) on the death of their father, Ian McMaster. ~ The family of Geraldine Farrar (Moore ’48). ~ Kathryn “Coty” Farquhar (Hahn ‘80), Lisa Dent (Hahn ‘78) and Caroline Swan (Hahn ‘85) on the death of their father, William (Bill) Hahn. ~ The family of Judith Gillett (McMillan ‘52). ~ The family of Christine Carberry (’73), sister to Julianne Ball (Carberry ’78), Suellen Mackay (Carberry ’75), and Roslyn Carberry (’82). ~ The family of Michael Jarvis, father of Raphaela
Higginbotham (Jarvis ’94), Rizpah Jarvis (’96) and Rahab Wilson (’97) The family of Chris Roche, brother of Stefanie Dobb (Roche ’82), Margaret Knight (Roche ’74), and Lissa Spencer (Roche ’71), uncle to Elizabeth Dobb (’13) and husband to the late Rosie Ovens (’69). ~ The family of Frances Brodie (Tully ’63). ~ The family of Anthony (Tony)
Bolger (1928-2020), eldest son of Murray and Barbara Bolger (Roche 1916); brother of Margaret Sykes (Bolger ‘48); brother-in-law to Ann Maree Bolger (Chatfield ‘52) and Mary Bolger Roche (O’Brien ‘55); father of Mary Louise Bolger (’80) and Emma Gibson (Bolger ’82); grandfather of Eliza Bolger (’08), Kathleen Bolger (‘11), Grace Gibson (‘13), and Lucy Gibson (‘17); uncle of Mary-Ellen Taylor (Sykes ’77), Julia Bolger (‘78), Nicole Bolger (Carson ‘82), Catherine Bolger (‘84), Lucy Burt (Roche ‘84), and Bernadette Eastham (Sykes ‘86); and grand uncle to Lucy Taylor (‘06), Maddie Sykes (‘12), Sally Roche (‘13), Sophie Roche (‘13), Olivia Taylor (‘14), Molly Carter (Year 12 2020), Claudia Sykes (Year 12 2020), and Georgia Sykes (Year9 2020). ~ The family of Patricia Mellick (O’Donoghue ’45), mother of Katherine Oriti (Mellick ‘76); Margaret Mellick (‘77); Elizabeth Mellick (‘79); Josephine Mellick (‘81), sister of Joan Carmody (O’Donoghue ‘47), aunt of Sue Meagher (Carmody ‘75) and Lisa Bartalesi (Carmody ‘78) and sister-in-law of Diana Beckley (Mellick, ‘45).
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— Marriages — CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EX-STUDENTS AND THEIR PARTNERS
Caitlin Aquilina (’09) and Peter Bokor
Gianna Shannon (‘04) and Jayce Allen
Stefanie Camden (’05) and Brendan Potts
Loreto Parents
THE LORETO PARENT ASSOCIATION IS INTEGRAL TO BUILDING A CONNECTED AND CARING PARENT COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS MANY EVENTS, AND THIS YEAR, THE LORETO COMMUNITY ENJOYED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPRING FAIR.
After many weeks of preparation, Spring Fair 2019 finally arrived and was filled with fun rides, kids’ crafts, bear-building, animals, music performances and farm skills, dancing, cheerleading, yummy food, homemade goodies, produce, plants, memorabilia, entertainment, retail therapy, books, and beautifully displayed gift baskets – there was so much to see and do!
The storm held out until late in the day, so we were able to enjoy the full day’s festivities. It was also wonderful to hear news of some very welcome rain which reached some of the drought-affected areas of the land that weekend.
The inaugural Young Farmer Challenge was a great success and a fantastic opportunity for the boarding community to work together.
We thank all the committee members, school staff, students, ex-students, maintenance team and parents who worked before, during and after the day to ensure it was a success. It was a huge day for all our community – both past and present – and a fantastic day achieved through great team work.
The Parent Association is involved in organising and coordinating many social events at the school as well as raising funds that contribute to projects within the school to benefit all students. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents for their involvement and support throughout the year and we encourage the parent community to continue this support into 2020 and beyond with the new Parent Association President Mrs Jane Dalton.
We wish Jane and the PAL committee every success for 2020.
PAUL WHITE AND LOUISE WYTENBURG 2019 Parent Association Co-Presidents
