The pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to education. On behalf of the Parent Association of Loreto (PAL), I thank Marina Ugonotti and the wonderful staff of Loreto for ensuring that through these uncertain times our daughters have been well supported and encouraged. The teachers have always maintained a positive energy and found new ways to engage their students, especially during off-site learning. We acknowledge that teachers have faced many challenges and have been under enormous pressure during this time. We appreciate and thank the staff of Loreto Normanhurst. COVID-19 restrictions prevented PAL from hosting most of our events. A few events were able to go ahead. The inaugural Sportsmen’s Lunch was a huge success. Funds raised at this event went to the Bursary program. Tickets to this lunch sold out within days. The Committee, headed by Preston Foster and Paul Timmins, are already planning for the event to be bigger and better in 2022. Over 160 mums travelled to Wagga in May for a fabulous weekend hosted by the Boarder Riverina Committee. The hosts and the people of Wagga welcomed our mums in true country style, so warm and friendly. Weekends like this are often the start of many lifelong friendships and certainly contribute to the spirit of the LN parent community. The LN Cookbook Project is under way. The cookbook will not only have delicious recipes but will reflect the rich history and community spirit of Loreto. It will give an insight into our community – through recipes, stories, images and photos over generations.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF OUR PARENT ASSOCIATION
The book will be published in 2022. Thank you to all those who have already contributed recipes and stories, and to the Cookbook Committee headed by Sarah Aviani and Kathleen Kelleher.
LORETO LIFE 2021
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