“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has”. - Margaret Mead MS LIANE GIULIANO DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
I WROTE THIS QUOTE IN THE THANK YOU CARDS WE GAVE TO OUR YEAR 12 BURSARY COMMITTEE AS THEY GRADUATED FROM SCHOOL.
It was important to acknowledge their efforts in raising the profile of bursaries across the school and their challenge to all the year groups that came before them in supporting bursary students. It is also my privilege to acknowledge the generosity of the Ex-Students’ Association and the Parent Association for their tireless work in engaging the community and raising funds for the benefit of the School.
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As much as 2021 proved to be another year of unexpected disruption, it has also been a year of building community and relishing in what unites us as Loreto people. The great privilege of our work in the Community Engagement team is witnessing up close the strength of connection and the generosity of our community even at times of crisis or uncertainty. HOW OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTED IN 2021
By now, we are well-versed at navigating periods of physical separation. From Zoom events to a bespoke jigsaw puzzle, our community found unique ways to keep in contact throughout 2021.
We were lucky to commence the year with some events in person, including a Welcome Cocktail event, our Mother Daughter Eucharist, Mother Daughter Lunch (attended by over 600 people) and our Alumnae/Current Parent Morning Tea where we celebrated generations of Loreto women at our school. Loreto Lunch and Lyrics It was heart-warming to gather on a cold May morning for our Loreto Lunch & Lyrics. Our Golden Jubilarians (alumnae who left the school 50 or more years ago) assembled back in the chapel to watch our talented HSC Music students perform, and then enjoyed a lunch and presentation for the Class of 1971 who newly attained their ‘Golden Jubilarian’ status. It was wonderful to meet in person and hear the stories of life at Loreto in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Women of Influence We were honoured to welcome back Catherine Livingstone (‘72), Natasha Luschwitz (’98) and Hattie Dalton (’90) to share their insight and experience at our Women of Influence Evening. We were delighted to partner with our Careers team to welcome back panellists from the Class of 2016 to share their post-school stories with Year 12, and with our Director of Faith and Identity on the virtual Seeking Truth seminars. We thank all involved for the wisdom shared and time given. Normo Network We were very proud to unveil the Normo Network, our online hub designed for alumnae and former parents, which has been received with resounding enthusiasm. Since launching in April, we have welcomed over 700 new members, shared news and event updates, promoted several businesses and launched our Shop selling special merchandise and gifts. If you haven’t yet joined, and are an alumna or former parent, I invite you to sign up via www.normonetwork. loretonh.nsw.edu.au and encourage you to explore the following pages to read more about Normo Network features. Whilst locked content is exclusively for alumnae and former parents, all of our community are welcome to visit the website and advertise their business or read stories on our alumnae achievements.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LORETO LIFE 2021
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