Loreto Normanhurst Yearbook 2021

Yearbook 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We pay our respect to this ancient Land that breathed life 300 million years ago. A Land that extends from the ridgeline of the Blue Mountains across the soft sandstone plateau to the coast into the ocean. These ridgelines are the water catchment areas. It’s where the rain hits first and flows down into our rivers and creeks, rejuventing the earth and filling waterholes and hanging swamps. A Land kissed by rainbows and home to the tall Blue Gums. We acknowledge this Land as mother to possums, lyrebirds, the laughing kookaburra, the tawny frogmouth and brush turkey. We recognise the deep cultural and spiritual connection of this Land to the peoples of this Country. We honour Elders, those past, present, and emerging. We pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our community.

Contents

Contents

Principal’s Message 6

01. Year 12 9

From our School Captains 10

Year 12 School Photos 16

02. Boarding School 23

From our Boarder Captains 24

03. Primary School 33

From our Head of Primary 34 From our Primary Leaders 38 Faith & Social Justice 40 Learning 44 Community 50 Houses 56 Extra-curricular 62 Primary School Photos 66

04. Staff 71

05. Faith & Social Justice 81

From our Liturgy Captain 82

From our Social Justice Captain 88

From our Ecology Captain 94

06. Academic & Learning 107 Drama 108 Diverse Learning 114 English 120 History 124 Languages 130 Maths 138 Music 144 PDHPE 150 Religious Education 156 Science 164

Social Sciences 170

Technological & Applied Studies (TAS) 176 Visual Arts 184

Year 7 Integrated Learning 190 Year 8 Integrated Learning 196 Year 9 Songlines 202

Year 10 Integrated Learning 208 Careers 214

07. Community 219 Music Festival 222 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Program 226 From our Communications/SRC Captain 236 Houses 239 Aston 240 Barry 244 Kendall 248 Kuring-Gai 252 Maye 256 Mornane 260 Mulhall 264 Ward 268

08. Extra-Curricular 273

From our Music Captain 274

From our Creative Arts Captain 276

From our Academic Activities Captain 278

From our Performing Arts Captain 288

From our Sport Captain 290 Sport Profiles 292

09. Student Section 307 10. School Photos 315

Principal’s Message

To the treasured Loreto Normanhurst students of 2021, When our whole school community returned onsite after many months apart in lockdown in late October 2021, the joy in the air was palpable. I’m sure you will fondly remember entering our gates past ‘Welcome Back’ signs, crowding together swapping stories, decorating the quad with colourful chalk drawings and writing messages of gratitude on the backs of miniature Loreto girls placed around school grounds. In these messages, with openness and hope you expressed your thanks for your friends, families, teachers and communities.

Indeed, your gratitude, your felicity and your strong sense of connectedness and communitybuilding have characterised 2021 for our School. As you explore this 2021 Yearbook, I hope you will be reminded of the energy and togetherness we experienced at big events like our Music Festival or Year 12 Graduation, as well as in moments of mindfulness and concentration like our midday gong or an afternoon Integrated Learning lesson in the GBC. 2021 was the Year of Felicity for Australian Loreto schools after all, and this was a Mary Ward value we certainly lived out daily at Normo.

I was most proud that our collective sense of felicity extended beyond times of celebration

and endured during times of challenge. Learning remotely for four months is no mean feat, and this extended uncertainty was managed with grace, grit and independence by all students from Years 5 to 12. We were able to rally together behind initiatives like the LN Community Olympics, find moments of peace during our IN-SPIRO Pop-Up Wellbeing Day, and try out new ways of working such as Asynchronous Learning. In a school year like no other, you should be incredibly proud of all you have achieved in each stream of our FACE Curriculum. From virtual Seeking Truth Seminars to Friday morning Communion, our Ignatian spirituality and justicedriven faith were sources of strength and shared purpose.

Incredible student work was produced in both home and school learning environments, including Upcycle design projects from materials found around the house and a diverse range of outstanding Year 12 major works displayed at our HSC Showcase. We gathered in community in celebration, worship and in support of important causes such as climate justice, the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation at Loreto Day or ‘Healing Country’ during NAIDOC Week. As always, our extra-curricular emphasis was on teamwork and dedication, be it in our first Ethics Olympiad competition or at the Northwest Equestrian Expo.

I hope you will enjoy this memento of the year that was in 2021 –

the energetic moments and the stillness, the independent and collaborative learning, the special events and the day-to-day felicity. Just as you gave thanks for your friends, families and school community when we returned to onsite learning, now I take the opportunity to thank each of you for the unique contribution you have made to our community. Thank you for your optimism and leadership, and for making 2021 a special year for Loreto Normanhurst.

With blessings,

PRINCIPAL

Ms Marina Ugonotti

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Year

FROM OUR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

When we think back to our Orientation Day in 2016, sitting quietly in the Curran Theatre amid an air of excitement and anticipation, we are filled with immense pride. Pride in the knowledge of the women we have all become. Under the care and guidance of our Loreto education, the Class of 2021 has shown great strength of character and resilience, approaching unprecedented challenges with open minds and trust in each other, alongside our teachers and community. With Felicity as our overarching value, we have seen the power of seeking positivity and joy in times of hardship.

The Class of 2021 has been incredibly adaptable and united in their endeavours. From reinventing Loreto Day 2020 and teaching the school song ‘Cruci’ in Auslan, to celebrating our unique community on Harmony Day and holding successful Bursary events, we have encouraged each and every Normo girl to do their best. Whether we were cheering along at sporting carnivals,

singing at the top of our lungs at Music Festival, or engaging in class discussions on Zoom during online learning, Normo girls have displayed the core of what it means to be ‘felicitous.’

Over the past 12 months, our Student Council has worked diligently with passion and grit to ignite a joyful spirit within

the broader school community. In light of the unusual challenges of 2020-21, our motto, “Here Comes the Sun, Loreto 2021,” epitomises the importance of adopting an optimistic attitude even when we are challenged. Little did we know a big challenge was waiting for us just weeks out from our Graduation and HSC. With COVID restrictions, it was difficult at times to emulate the same sense of enthusiasm in class without the physical presence of our friends and teachers. But what became apparent was the power of our school community to stay connected despite the physical distance. From hosting our very own Community Olympics to celebrating RUOK? Day with a bake-off, the weeks spent offsite truly highlighted the strength and love present within our Normo family.

As we move to life beyond Year 12, we know the importance of kindness and of speaking our truth, of standing up for ourselves and for others. We will always remember the remarkable teachers and staff who supported us along the way and who have contributed generously to our experiences and memories of Loreto. The special bonds we have formed with each other and the unique gifts that only a Loreto education can bring have shaped us into young women of Mary Ward, as “seekers of truth and doers of justice.”

Grace Gillies, School Captain Lillian Dean, School Vice-Captain

“As we move to life beyond Year 12, we know the importance of kindness and of speaking our truth, of standing up for ourselves and for others.”

The Student Bursary Committee collaboratively and wholeheartedly worked towards raising awareness and funds for our Bursary Fund within the Normo Community.

Placing the Captain’s Cross over Michelle, Normo’s new fearless leader for 2021-22, was such a special way to mark the handing over of leadership.

This was back in Term 4 of 2020, when the Student Council was announced. What a privilege it has been to work with these beautiful girls.

It was very fun to carry on the Photo Day tradition of taking a selfie with the outstanding class of 2021. Although it didn’t quite go to plan as I couldn’t get the angle right! So the photographer is actually holding the camera during this.

Speaking in front of such a large crowd at Music Festival was one of our most memorable experiences as School and Vice-Captain.

YEAR 12 2021

Apria O’Donnell, Lauren Herbert, Ava Nalywajko, Stephanie Jakic, Claudia Jacka, Anneliese Mitchell, Mia Vella, Sascha Crozier, Juliette Denny, Isabella Johnson, Danica LeTard, Jessica Tapner, Isabella Bounassif, Nathalie Doyle SIXTH ROW: Joanne Yi, Anna Singh, Anabel Waldock, Claudia Anderson, Brynnin Barr, Isla Mason, Ruby Booth, Abbey Curtin, Simone Robinson, Chloe Reeves, Maya Jones, Ella Donohoe, Isabella Bryant, Monique McEnearney, Lily Tomlinson, Erica Scott, Ava Sinclair, Zara Oong, Charlotte Black SEVENTH ROW: Scarlett O’Kane, Olivia Collins, Annika Shankar, Ella Dwyer, Georgia Robertson, Lily Osbourne, Amber Bentley, Chloe Pereira, Elizabeth Bronk, Lily Hudson, Jordyn Richards, Laura Woods, Harriette Feilen, Molly Haymen, Emma Flaherty, Samantha Barron, Charlotte Hartmann, Erin Longney, Matilda Hardy, Emma Wills EIGHTH ROW: Eliza Haire, Tara O’Malley, Jemima Davison, Molly Coe, Sophie Roche, Claudia Karam, Charlotte Cluff, Amy McFadden, Ciara Downes, Grace Callanan, Isabella Leonardi, Tia Ranftl, Imogen Kearins, Sally Kearins, Emily Soros, Brooke Symonds, Eliza Carolan, Thea Whittaker, Sabrina Haaf, Elyse Lorimer NINTH ROW: Lucy Findlay, Emma Worner, Georgia Cluff, Anna Garnsey, Micaela Nicolson, Isabella Fradd, Annabelle Garing,

STUDENT COUNCIL

Principal: Ms M. Ugonotti FRONT ROW: Chanelle Kong, Lapadrada Wen, Ella Angell, Ella Kissick, Amanpreet Kaur, Peyton Henderson, Annabelle Kingston, Jacqueline Dwyer, Grace Gillies, Ms M. Ugonotti, Mrs L. Long, Lillian Dean, Zoey Hartshorne, Sigourney Berkery, Bethany Conlon, Michaela Iuliano, Olivia Bissett, Elizabeth Travers, Ashlyn Horton, Chelsea Tran SECOND ROW: Ella Donlevy, Charlee Curll, Matilda Allen, Charli Rilen, Abbey Williamson, Abby Feurtado, Caila Cicchini, Teighan Locke, Veronica Vella, Olivia Lukac, Lauren Withnell, Isabella Vigers, Isabelle Carmo, Clara Briggs, Lydia Thomas, Ashlea Ahmed, Scarlett Crimmins, Bella Dent, Sophie Earle THIRD ROW: Claire Evans, Tiana Paul, Victoria Elliott, Chloe Oong, Jodhi Merhi, Charlotte O’Keeffe, Ella Sheridan, Kate Law-Whitting, Lily Gavan, Eliza Vardy, Zoe Gainsford, Scarlet Pidcock, Eloise Carey, Emily Stockwell, Ciara Hartnett, Breahna Akerboom, Elizabeth Bolster, Vivien Li, Lucy Perosin, Genevieve Hadwen FOURTH ROW: Yasmin Say, Grace Hawkins-Munro, Bethanni Lavelle-Mangan, Sarah Angel, Charlotte Lynch, Anne-Maree Swanson, Julia Reuben, Lily Daley, Samantha Schiffmann, Sophia Whittaker, Jorja White, Ellie Richardson, Xanthe Althofer, Elise MacKay, Zoe Redwin, Laura Rushe, Alessia Anderson, Shayarnee Burns, Georgia Arcus FIFTH ROW: Olivia Holmes, Caitlin Hanich, Maia Collins, Rana Evans, Phoebe Purtell, Alexandra Boerner,

Annie Foldi, Charli Fidler, Erin O’Brien, Leila Mangos, Alisara Roonan, Charli Sutherland, Paris Redenbach, Hallebeth Jones, Isobel Chambers, Eleanor Adlam, Lucy Campbell, Maya Vander Meeden ABSENT: Neana Bonaccordo, Charlotte Forwood, Tilly Rose Keogh, Jessica Mollenbeck

Principal: Ms M. Ugonotti FRONT ROW: Sophie Earle, Abby Feurtado, Sophia Whittaker, Lillian Dean, Grace Gillies, Annabelle Kingston, Tiana Paul, Chanelle Kong SECOND ROW: Ms M. Ugonotti, Vivien Li, Anne-Maree Swanson, Sabrina Haaf, Lily Hudson, Annika Shankar, Yasmin Say, Mrs L. Long THIRD ROW: Eliza Haire, Lucy Findlay, Jordyn Richards, Molly Haymen, Leila Mangos, Eliza Carolan, Thea Whittaker

CLASS OF 2021

Year 12 2021

Eleanor Adlam

Amber Bentley

Claudia Anderson

Neana Bonaccordo

Shayarnee Burns

Matilda Allen

Charlotte Black

Georgia Arcus

Clara Briggs

Eloise Carey

Ashlea Ahmed

Sigourney Berkery

Sarah Angel

Ruby Booth

Lucy Campbell

Xanthe Althofer

Alexandra Boerner

Brynnin Barr

Elizabeth Bronk

Isabelle Carmo

Breahna Akerboom

Olivia Bissett

Ella Angell

Isabella Bounassif

Grace Callanan

Alessia Anderson

Elizabeth Bolster

Samantha Barron

Isabella Bryant

Eliza Carolan

Isobel Chambers

Lily Daley

Olivia Collins

Ella Donohoe

Victoria Elliot

Georgia Cluff

Juliette Denny

Sascha Crozier

Ella Dwyer

Hariette Feilen

Calia Cicchini

Lillian Dean

Bethany Conlon

Ciara Downes

Claire Evans

Molly Coe

Bella Dent

Charlee Curll

Jacqueline Dwyer

Abby Feurtado

Charlotte Cluff

Jemima Davison

Scarlett Crimmins

Nathalie Doyle

Rana Evans

Maia Collins

Ella Donlevy

Abbey Curtin

Sophie Earle

Charli Fidler

Year 12 2021

Lucy Findlay

Eliza Haire

Annabelle Garing

Grace Hawkins-Munro

Lily Hudson

Charlotte Forwood

Charlotte Hartmann

Grace Gillies

Lauren Herbert

Stephanie Jakic

Emma Flaherty

Caitlin Hanich

Anna Garnsey

Molly Haymen

Claudia Jacka

Isabella Fradd

Ciara Hartnett

Sabrina Haaf

Olivia Holmes

Isabella Johnson

Annie Foldi

Matilda Hardy

Lily Gavan

Peyton Henderson

Michaela Iuliano

Zoe Gainsford

Zoey Hartshorne

Genevieve Hadwen

Ashlyn Horton

Hallebeth Jones

Maya Jones

Danica LeTard

Annabelle Kingston

Elise MacKay

Anneliese Mitchell

Imogen Kearins Elyse Lorimer

Claudia Karam

Ella Kissick

Leila Mangos

Jessica Mollenbeck

Sally Kearins

Olivia Lukac

Kate Law-Whitting

Amy McFadden

Amanpreet Kaur

Teighan

Chanelle Kong

Tilly Rose Keogh

Charlotte Lynch

Isabella Leonardi

Jodhi Merhi

Bethanni Lavelle-Mangan

Vivien Li

Year 12 2021

Scarlett O’Kane

Paris Redenbach

Tiana Paul

Charli Rilen

Yasmin Say

Chloe Oong

Julia Reuben

Scarlet Pidcock

Sophie Roche

Annika Shankar

Charlotte O’Keeffe

Zoe Redwin

Chloe Pereira

Georgia Robertson

Erica Scott

Zara Oong

Jordyn Richards

Phoebe Purtell

Alisara Roonan

Ella Sheridan

Tara O’Malley

Chloe Reeves

Lucy Perosin

Simone Robinson

Samantha Schiffmann

Lily Osbourne

Ellie Richardson

Tia Ranftl

Laura Rushe

Apria O’Donnell

Ava Sinclair

Anna Singh

Eliza Vardy

Jessica Tapner

Jorja White

Laura Woods

Charli Sutherland

Isabella Vigers

Chelsea Tran

Abbey Williamson

Emily Soros

Veronica Vella

Lydia Thomas

Sophia Whittaker

Emma Worner

Anne-Maree Swanson

Anabel Waldock

Elizabeth Travers

Emma Wills

Emily Stockwell

Mia Vella

Lily Tomlinson

Thea Whittaker

Joanne Yi

Brooke Symonds

Lapadrada

Wen

Maya Vander Meeden

Lauren Withnell

Boarding School 02

FROM OUR BOARDER CAPTAINS

We also aimed to implement activities that promoted the normalisation of healthy conversations about mental wellbeing, which was achieved through our weekly ‘Family Time’ in dorms. We also encouraged participation in weekly activities such as ‘Running Club’, afternoon activities such as skipping, positive affirmations being stuck onto mirrors around the dorms and more meaningful conversations led by senior year groups at the dinner table.

In the Year of Felicity, the Loreto Normanhurst Boarding community has continued to be a place of joy and opportunity for many ‘pink ladies,’ and we have been honoured to lead our beautiful group of girls. As we embarked on our year as Boarding Captains, we led with this quote at the forefront of our minds:

One of our goals for 2021 was to embrace the diverse cultural nature of our boarding community through initiatives such as our Chinese New Year dinner, the inclusion of Indigenous artwork in our Christmas decorations and the participation of the Boarding community in NAIDOC Week.

Our final goal was to encourage pride in being a Loreto Normanhurst boarder through the development of the House system. It is our great pleasure to announce that we now have two Houses; Babthorpe House led by Mrs Jenelle Minto and Wigmore House led by Mrs Isabelle Tilsley. Not only has the House system created a greater sense of belonging for girls but it has also emphasised the importance of relationships between year groups. Our Community Weekend in Term 2 saw an inaugural House vs. House competition which showcased the spirit and determination of our pink ladies. This year, we made history with the establishment of the House system, and it is with great pride and excitement that we look forward to seeing where this will lead in the future.

Although our time as Boarding Captains was cut short by the period of remote learning, we are forever grateful for the amazing opportunity we were given. We believe we led the Boarding

“Supporting other women will never be a second thought for me. No matter how similar or how different. We must stick together to stand together. We must love one another to grow with each other. It’s simple. Erase competition and start connecting.”

- Alex Elle

School with a sense of enthusiasm and authenticity, making us both comfortable people to approach. We didn’t want to be leaders out in front, but rather leaders that girls felt inspired by. This year we have been faced with adversity, yet these challenges have only strengthened our community and united us further to support one another. COVID-19 has physically separated us, yet the spirit of Loreto Normanhurst Boarding was a flame that never dimmed. The girls have been so wonderful with their participation in the reimagining of our traditions, including the annual Christmas in July Dinner as well as new initiatives such as the Pink Lady Bake-Off.

As our time as ‘pink ladies’ comes to an end, we have been blessed with many lessons that will remain with us for the rest of our lives. Some of these are practical lessons, like the importance of never getting in the way of a game of boarder benchball. Others are life lessons, like understanding the power of kindness and the absolute necessity of being there for one another.

Annabelle Kingston, Boarder Captain Sophia Whittaker, Boarder Vice-Captain

National Boarding Week

National Boarding Week was an enjoyable, exciting and fun experience. It was full of so many fun activities like painting rocks and decorating cookies in our dinner sitting with lots of icing and lollies. Loreto boarders are called the ‘Pink Ladies,’ and during National Boarding Week we wear pink ribbons in our hair at school as well as a boarding commitment band. Tessa and I were very excited when we won the Pink Lady Fun Run. It was a tight race to the finish, but with no doubt it was a tie between us both. Tess and I had a little roster going on each day for the trophy; it spent one day on Tessa’s bedside table the other on mine.

In Normo Boarding, we are in assigned Houses and often compete against each other. During the week we also did a donut eating challenge. Tessa is not even in my House but I had never seen anyone eat a donut so fast before in my life.

To me, the best thing about being a Normo boarder is the community. I have become so close with the boarders in my year. I cannot imagine what it would be like without them. I love getting to know new people even in different years. I have made so many memories that I will never forget and that’s just in the two years I have been here. I love being a Loreto boarder and I cannot wait for the next National Boarding Week!

Penni-Rose Collins, Year

National Boarding Week was definitely a huge highlight for the year! We started the week off with a bang, running 1 kilometre around the school and of course we dressed in as much pink as possible! Penni and I crossed the line together and were the lucky winners of the race, alternating who showcased the trophy on their bedside table every couple of weeks.

During the week, I also found out how quickly I could vacuum up a single donut during the donut on a string competition! The donut competition encouraged each girl to put on their competitive hats and barrack for their Boarding House at the top of their lungs.

Boarding Week has helped us to embrace and celebrate the exciting opportunity of being a boarder. It really brought out the true spirit of this tight knit community. We were very lucky to be able to show off our pink ribbons throughout the week in the day school. High expectations have been set for next year’s Boarding Week and I am so excited to see what is in store for us.

Tessa Haire, Year 8

We love boarding at Normo!

Boarding 2021

Bridget Whittaker FIFTH ROW: Arabella Ahearn, Emma Wilkinson, Lara Wheelhouse, Imogen Gardner, Zoe Gainsford, Emily Stockwell, Anne-Maree Swanson, Charlotte Fahey, Sophie Goldman, Isabella Loader, Sophie Ward, Clare Stevenson, Ruby Russell, Anna Newsome, Bronte Ciesiolka, Josephine Burke, Charlotte Lynch, Ellie Richardson, Scarlett Crimmins, Jessica Roche, Olivia Kingston SIXTH ROW: Charlotte Curran, Maddison Willoughby, Georgia Tiffen, Ella Taylor-Harvey, Matilda Windsor, Grace Pembroke, Jorja White, Chloe Boulding, Tessa Haire, Monique McEnearney, Mary Grant, Nellie Nagle, Elise MacKay, Meghan Andren, Edie Tassell, Sophie Hehir, Ishbel McBain, Isabella Johnson, Samantha Schiffmann, Lillyanna Talbott-Hatch, Bethany Carr SEVENTH ROW: Catherine Duffy, Ella Dwyer, Claudia Jacka, Isabella Ryan, Grace Boulding, Jemima Hunt, Abagail Whittaker, Alana Hollis, Hayley Kable, Libby Weston, Ciara Downes, Mia Vella, Maria Field, Ellen Broughton, Stephanie Gough, Ayva Myers, Kristina Barclay, Eleanor Pawsey, Mathilda King, Ava Sinclair, Jacqueline Dwyer EIGHTH ROW: Abbey Curtin, Jordyn Richards, Laura Toscan, Sophia Hagley, Lily Tomlinson, Charlotte Cluff, Emma Worner, Georgia Cluff, Taylor Lewis, Isabella Gibson, Charli Sutherland, Alisara Roonan, Micaela Nicolson, Paris Redenbach, Lillian Dean, Anna Garnsey, Molly Purtle, Imogen Kearins, Lucy Campbell, Frances Duffy, Erica Scott, Eliza Haire, Nathalie Doyle

Boarder Council

FRONT ROW: Stella Daly, Emily Ryan, Allie Maclean, Miss K. Markos, Miss K. Lucas, Miss H. Neylan, Miss M. Sykes, Mrs J. Minto, Mrs J. Hallinan, Annabelle Kingston, Mrs K. Kovacs, Sophia Whittaker, Mrs B. Nairn, Mrs I. Asquith, Mrs J. Skelly, Miss M. Frith, Ms K. Jolley, Georgia Sykes, Eleanor Whittaker, Kaiya Ah-See, Bella Searle SECOND ROW: Phoebe Hallett, Rosie Vaughan, Katie Lynch, Lottie Ryan, Isabella Hunt, Rikki Scott, Sophie Bremer, Matilda Lewis, Penni-Rose Collins, Lucia Daly, Claudia Dunlop, Alice Kingston, Olivia Heath, Amelia Witheridge, Jessie Ho, Elizabeth Heilman, Tyra Prince, Sabine Walton, Georgia Wadley, Bella Dent, Sophia Lampe, Ellie Wentworth Brown, Eliza Roche, Annabelle Carolan THIRD ROW: Suri Althofer, Rachael Kuan, Matilda Allen, Poppy Russell, Josie O’Brien, Charlee Curll, Xanthe Althofer, Victoria Burns, Miriam McNair, Annie Walsh, Eilidh Downes, Shayarnee Burns, Meg Warburton, Lucy Perosin, Felicity Orman, Matiese Wadwell, Amanpreet Kaur, Molly Lindsay, Jessica Lennon, Stella Carter, Harper Bladen, Jane Dobeson FOURTH ROW: Katharine Monahan, Indie Witton, Ruby Dew, Emilia Hansen, Annika Jamieson, Georgia Taylor, Erin Bridger, Grace Liddle, Weaver Klumper-Madden, Isobel Haire, Phoebe Ferrari, Clare Kennedy, Lucy Ball, Sophia Slater, Shaylee Kelly, Ryleigh Bladen, Mackenzie Pitt, Sophie Maclean, Halena Stojanovski, Charlotte Field,

FRONT ROW: Bella Dent, Annabelle Kingston, Sophia Whittaker, Zoe Gainsford SECOND ROW: Ellie Richardson, Anna Garnsey, Emma Worner, Xanthe Althofer

Primary School 03

FROM OUR HEAD OF PRIMARY

beside her throughout the rest of the race to the finish line.

What we saw on that day (and indeed what we saw on so many occasions this year at camp and excursions, on sporting fields, in the classroom, on Zoom and beyond) was an example of our Loreto values in action.

Building relationships – creating community and connection to one another – is the hallmark of a Loreto education. This proved particularly important in 2021.

Community Olympics saw the girls planking up a storm and taking part in challenges to win medals for their House. The Tour de Loreto saw all members of the family pounding the pavement to cover the distance of an imagined 1600-kilometre journey to Loreto Kirribilli, Loreto Toorak and then back home to Loreto Normanhurst.

To summarise the year that was 2021, I want to take you back to the beginning.

Picture this… it is a beautiful, chilly morning and a sea of blue, mango and green moves en masse down to the Veronica Reid Oval for the Primary School Cross Country Carnival. The House Leaders have prepared their Houses well, as rousing war cries and House Spirit seem to reach unimaginable heights.

The races begin and nearly every girl takes part in an effort to win points for their House.

Before we know it, it’s time for the much-anticipated 3-kilometre race, which is no mean feat. Gabi Connell, one of the Clare House Leaders, is second across the line and what unfolds next is remarkable. Back on the sidelines cheering on her House, she notices that one of her Clare Bears is struggling to finish the race. Gabi runs up to her and runs

Again and again this year, our community showed its impressive ability to face doubt, instability, and the unfamiliar head-on, reframing them as opportunities to grow, develop in confidence and look beyond their own lives to inspire and assist others.

Nevertheless, students and teachers alike yearned for that sense of community, so returning to school in Week 4 of Term 4 was welcomed with much happiness. Our girls demonstrated grit and enthusiasm in throwing themselves back into the rhythm of school, putting themselves forward at the Principal’s Spelling Bee, the Science Fair and the Eminence Project. They showcased their skill, inspiration and curiosity during our Public Speaking competition, addressing an audience on the topics of beauty, courage, justice, truth and quality. Given what we have overcome this year, having the courage to delve into the unknown and to sit with uncertainty has equipped the girls with resilience and optimism. It truly was a Year of Felicity!

As we were caring for the wellbeing of the girls during remote learning throughout Term 3 and the start of Term 4, opportunities to be together virtually gave rise to some amazing community events. The Loreto Normanhurst

Mrs Maryanne Dwyer Head of Primary

“Building relationships – creating community and connection to one another – is the hallmark of a Loreto education.”

Dear Mrs Dwyer,

Wow! The past two years were so strange, uncertain and exciting and I’m so pleased to have spent them at Loreto Primary.

If someone was to interview me today, and ask, “What attributes have had the most value inside you, over the last few years?”, I would quickly respond with Verity and Felicity. I didn’t know what either word meant three years ago, but they now are a large aspect in the way I think and act.

Honestly, I’m pleased to have experienced the pandemic of Covid-19. I have developed so much self-drive, confidence, independence, maturity, responsibility and resilience through online learning, and I know these are significant life skills

I will need for high school.

At the beginning of Year 5, my main goal was to start new friendships. With the help of teachers and other girls, my goal was achieved.

Every person I have met at Loreto has helped me shape the way I am. It is like the Loreto community has helped me crack my glow stick, so I can glow.

It was an honour to have had that rare and incredible experience of being a school leader of Loreto Primary. I absolutely loved offering help to students and staff as it just filled me with courage, elation and a buzzing feeling of goodness. Speaking at the Music Festival was a standout in my leadership role as I can remember the bravery I felt after I had finished talking.

So, what I will take out of these magical past two years is that you need to value and appreciate every moment because the second the final 3 o’clock bell goes, it will seem like Year 5 Orientation was just a few days ago.

I’ve learnt to take and make the most of every opportunity, and that my attitude towards everything plays a part in my personality and feelings. I’ve learnt that I do truly have a love for learning, as I won’t go to sleep without understanding how fractions work into decimals or how cocoa beans are transformed into chocolate. Loreto Primary has proved to me that everyone doesn’t have to be good at something to do it; the important part is attempting and participating with spirit and persistence. I have noted that leadership isn’t about one person leading others, it is about everyone leading one another with encouragement and compassion.

I acknowledged that every friendship can impact your future and grow you as a person. And finally, most importantly, no matter what situation you are in, good or bad, there is always someone to help hold your head up and guide you.

I’m no mind reader, but I see that the skills, friendships, knowledge and experiences I have received from Loreto Primary will easily contribute to my future.

Yours Sincerely, Portia Rowland-Stefanic

“It is like the Loreto community has helped me crack my glow stick, so I can glow.”

FROM OUR PRIMARY LEADERS

One word to describe 2021...

Resilience.

This year was a bounce back from the last. Initially we thought 2021 was the makeup year that would flatten out the path that had so many ridges in it last year. When we looked back at the year, we saw it like a jigsaw. Each day was like a piece. Every day, we always learnt something new or grew in some way, yet there were always more pieces of the jigsaw to put together, which represented the areas we were able to improve in.

Even though some of the pieces were missing, such as the precious events that couldn’t be held due to the pandemic, we were still able to complete the puzzle to standards that we were proud of and felt accomplished.

A large piece of the jigsaw was leadership. True leadership was shown at the Music Festival when we all stood up proudly as one, leading one another even when facing confusion and nerves. We performed to our personal bests and appreciated the magical moment. We felt fear and pressure being in the spotlight on the stage, yet looking around and seeing other brave girls by our sides inspired us.

Another piece of the jigsaw was courage. We were courageous throughout events such as assemblies and chapels requiring us to stand up and talk, knowing

we must set an example for other Loreto girls. In particular, we found it to be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences when we were having to speak confidently to all of the Loreto Community, as we knew we were speaking to other Loreto leaders who were more experienced than us. This expanded our public speaking skills making it another jigsaw piece we have achieved and one that we are pleased to have had the opportunity to do.

Additionally, felicity was a large part of the jigsaw. Throughout the year we strived and tried our absolute best to display a positive attitude and an optimistic smile everywhere we went. During lockdown it became difficult to show felicity, yet we did it by setting an example for other fellow students, when joining Zoom sessions by smiling and waving.

We are forever grateful and incredibly pleased to have had the opportunity to represent Loreto Primary as school leaders in 2021. We thoroughly enjoyed leading and helping Loreto Primary with compassion and kindness. 2021 was like a jigsaw and leadership was our proudest piece of it.

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Portia Rowland-Stefanic, Daisy Manassen, and Amelia Moyes, Year

Semester One Leaders Semester

Two Leaders

FAITH & SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Midday Gong

The gong is a time of reflection that we experience each day at 12pm. This period of reflection involves the whole school putting aside their work and taking a minute or two to contemplate the words delivered over the loudspeaker. Sometimes we listen to a parable or reading from scripture and reflect on the key message. At other times we listen to prayers that relate to things going on in the world at that time. On Fridays, we participate in an Ignatian Examen in which we think over the events and our actions that week. The gong gives us time to put our worries aside and take a minute to just listen.

I have loved participating in the gong because it gives me time to put my mind on hold. It makes me feel relaxed and it gives me a chance to remember who and what I am grateful for. I have learnt that having the gong is an important part of the day because it gives me an opportunity to focus on the readings and reflecting on how we can be better and improve on ourselves and our actions.

Lucy Jenkins, Year 6

Reflection on the Bush Cemetery

This year, the students of Loreto Primary were taken down to our school’s cemetery during our weekly Wednesday See, Think, Wonder time. Mrs Parker led us all down through the bush and into the cemetery to show us the headstones of many honourable Nuns who helped shape our school. We learnt about the history behind a few of the headstones, who they belonged to and each person’s contribution to the IBVM and the Loreto traditions. The two that stood out the most for me were Mother Evangeline Kendall and Mother Dorothea Frizelle. They have personally helped our school on a spiritual level, grow and evolve.

Year 5 and Year 6 students completed an activity which involved choosing a headstone that we were intrigued about and sketching it, while Mrs Parker helped us to learn the meanings of the various engravings on the headstones. This trip to the cemetery helped the Primary students to become more connected to the heritage and history of our wonderful school.

Lara Vuckovic, Year

Day of the Girl Webinar

It was wonderful to join together with our Loreto Schools all around Australia for the Day of the Girl webinar. We were deeply moved by what we witnessed during the webinar and equally amazed by the incredible work of Mary Ward International who have made a real difference in the lives of so many.

We were so shocked and deeply devastated at the troubles women across the world go through but were even more surprised about what the younger girls face. It was truly upsetting to hear the stories about what young girls go through during their lifetime from the true words of those individual survivors.

It is so hard to hear about the diligent working girls at the brick fields in India. It’s just not right that young girls spend hours working because their families are desperate. We are so lucky we can enjoy life and our valuable childhood without having the burden of hard work to pay for our survival. In India all the men and boys get the privileges such as the beds, better food and a proper education.

In Timor Leste, girls spend hours walking to school over the mountains. They only spend half the day at school because of the challenge of not having quick transport. Many stay in the city with other family members and have to cook and clean before going to school until they could afford to stay somewhere else. We felt very guilty as we are so fortunate in Australia and we reflected on how important it is to appreciate the smaller things.

We came together as followers of Mary Ward to learn about the injustices that girls in today’s world face. The Mary Ward International Association (MWIA) has worked tirelessly with dedication and effort for the lives and futures of girls all over the world. The MWIA have already built schools for girls, helping them to get the education they deserve. They are helping girls’ struggles become visible to the world.

Portia Rowland-Stefanic, Amelia Moyes, Annie Goodall, and Lara Vuckovic, Year 6

LEARNING

I really liked everyone’s effort at the Science Fair with their presentations, dioramas, posters and PowerPoints. I learned so many things from all of my peers. I loved the way everyone got everything done and dealt with all of the technical issues we had. I loved Inayah’s model on craters and I really learnt a lot from this experiment.

Dinca, Year 5

My favourite learning experience this year was the Eminence Project, as I have really enjoyed learning about all the amazing women in time and how they changed the world.

– Year 6

My best learning experience was doing asynchronous learning, when I got to take a break from doing all the Zooms. That was fun because I also got to have a bit of a say in my curriculum and the way I did things.

Esgate, Year 6

Online learning for me wasn’t a blast. Online learning had great lessons, but because 50 percent of school is social, that meant 50 percent of everything wasn’t there so I missed my friends. Coming back to Loreto was one of the best days of my life.

Carissa Kidner

Emma

Audrey

Annabel Taylor, Year 5

I did Philosophy Club in the first semester this year and I really enjoyed it. I liked being able to speak about our ideas and learn what other people think. Sometimes other people’s ideas on topics changed my whole idea of what I had thought before. It also helped me learn to think deeper about things which helped in everyday life even out of Philosophy.

I enjoyed doing Philosophy Circle because it gave me a chance to talk among people who I haven’t really interacted with. I also liked Extension English with Mrs Roffey because I learned more about English and writing.

The best learning experience I’ve done was the Principal’s Spelling Bee. I’ve never done anything like that before and it pushed me out of my comfort zone. I’m also proud of myself because I got into the finals. Another learning experience that I have been enjoying is the Eminence Project. I have been enjoying this because I love researching and making up poems, so this project has been one of the best for me.

Luci Durston, Year 6

Ruby McDonald, Year 6

Gia Kim, Year 6

At the Sydney Writers’ Festival event there were five authors and also an illustrator. The author I enjoyed the most was Nat Amoore. She was funny and entertaining. I liked how some authors were calm and some were really funny which made the whole day interesting. I learnt that to write a good book you have to write a book that suits you; a book that you find enjoyable to write.

I found Sue Whiting’s Author Visit very engaging as all students got to learn her amazing writing tricks. I’m sure the girls enjoyed the lovely experience of learning about how she writes and what it took for her to become a writer. After the Zoom I had to straight away ask mum and dad to let me buy one of her books. This was so fun and I can’t wait for another author visit next time.

I’ve loved the Public Speaking Competition as it was extremely enjoyable and exciting. I’m glad I made it so far in the Speech competition and can’t wait till next year. I’ve grown in confidence and can now speak even better in front of large crowds.

I loved the Public Speaking competition. I was very nervous especially at the finals though I delivered my speech. I did get a little boost of self-confidence after that, (and an epic bragging right that I made it into the finals to my older brother).

Kate Shepherd, Year 5

Isabella Moretti, Year 6

Inayah Absar, Year 5

Amelia Bosotti, Year 5

Loreto Day was a fun filled action packed day. First the Primary School did some fun Kahoots and games for our crazy sock charity, which was organised by the Social Justice team with all money raised going to the Loreto Day cause. Then we were off to the Loreto Day liturgy. That’s when the fun really started. The stalls were a hit and personally we couldn’t decide where to go first! The food and activities were awesome and once we finished looking at the stalls, you would think the fun was over, but it wasn’t! We then went to watch the Loreto Day Concert and the talent that we saw was phenomenal. We raised so much money, and although this was only our first Loreto Day, we celebrated it like it was our last! We were so proud to be able to help other girls in the world.

Aisling

Conroy and Grace Delaney, Year 6

On the IN-SPIRO Pop-Up Wellbeing Day I had a lot of fun, and enjoyed just taking care of myself. To take time to breathe and slow down, I did some stretching. I experienced God by going on a walk with my mum and appreciating the nature. I also decided to eat lunch outside, with my cat. Later in the day, I went to bake a batch of cookies, which was really fun, and something I probably enjoyed the most. Then I also practised my piano and violin for two hours, which calmed me down. During IN-SPIRO day, it made me focus more and move into a positive mindset.

Amy Huang, Year 5

LEARNING FROM HOME

COMMUNITY

“My best learning experience would definitely have to be the Father’s Day Pancake Bake-Off because I learnt so much about my Dad. We both had so much fun and I even learnt some of his cooking tricks.”

Trinity Hanna, Year 6

“Some of my highlights from 2021 were going to camp and going on the Giant Swing, and attending the Mother Daughter Lunch with my friends. Going back to school after online learning felt like we had never left .”

Heidi Cohen, Year 6

HOUSES

Benedicta is named after Maria Sybilla Reipp, who was also known as Mother Benedicta. She was a person whose life was inspired by the art of music. She said these words, “Let the music from your heart guide you.” From this we take away knowing that whatever we do, we need to listen to our heart and let it guide us in how we act, how we interact with others, and how we live our lives.

As Benedicta Leaders we have important roles and responsibilities that we performed, including at House time, sport carnivals, assemblies and showing the Loreto values as role models for our peers.

In House Sport this year, we have had so many opportunities to get to know the different girls in our House. We loved interacting with Year 5 and 6 during this time.

Benedicta

Doing House Sport is a great way to practice communication skills and build your confidence. Unfortunately, at the start of Semester 2 we were in lockdown, so as leaders we had to adjust and find creative and fun games for the girls to do on Zoom.

There are three sports carnivals in the Primary School. Not only did we succeed in many of them, but we also had heaps of fun. From swimming our hearts out in the pool, to running as fast as we could on the oval, we always tried our best. That’s the Benedicta spirit! As House Leaders it was so fun and extremely rewarding to lead the Benedicta Babes in cheers and to congratulate each member when they tried their best. Not to mention the abundance of lollies that were handed out on those days!

Lockdown this year was a very difficult time for everyone, but especially us leaders. We had many challenges to face like how to adapt House Sport and Assemblies for the virtual environment. We were really challenged to learn and evolve our leadership skills – but we were up for the task! We learned to adapt and adopted the theme of “what will be will be”.

Our experience of being Benedicta House Leaders is one will always cherish. We have learnt to adjust to changes, connect with different Loreto students and staff, and make our voices heard.

Lucinda Durston, Sasha Buchanan, Eva Cusick & Lara Vuckovic

“From swimming our hearts out in the pool, to running as fast as we could on the oval, we always tried our best. That’s the Benedicta spirit!”

We have all been lucky enough to have the amazing opportunity to be Clare House leaders for 2021!

Clare is clearly the best house by far (no bias at all!) and we have been so fortunate to lead all the Clare girls throughout this year. We will miss our Clare bears next year as we head into the Senior School and are so proud of them and all they have achieved.

From athletics carnivals to swimming carnivals, from cross country to House sport, Clare spirit has been with us through thick and thin. We have won a spirit cup together and we have cheered our hardest. Clare bears are supportive and we hold each other up to get to the finish line. When a Clare bear has succeeded in something or when someone is upset, we are all there to help and encourage them. Chanting the chants at the top of our lungs is what we do best.

House time this year has been so much fun. From survival tag to Kahoots, as Clare leaders we

have had to come up with so many ideas to keep Clare bears entertained. At lunch times, we would talk to Miss Ball about ideas that we had for House sport.

To keep our girls motivated, Gabi and Juliet had a bear and a frog that the most well-behaved girl would take home and take care of for a week. This bear has been handed down from past leaders and means a lot to Clare. Olive and Annie had a crazy lolly box filled with so many different kinds of lollies, and this really inspired everyone to give their very best at House Sport!

For Semester 2 leaders, most of our time as leaders was spent online. We had to work around the unusual obstacles of online learning. Leadership had to be done in a different way. For example, House sport over Zoom looked vastly different. We had activities like drawing videos, Just Dance, yoga, go noodles, quizzes and so much more fun stuff to bring the girls together.

ClareBeing a leader through home schooling has made us grow. It was a very unique experience, so we had to rely on each other a lot and Miss Ball and Miss Speter were always on hand to help. This has made us more independent, enabled us to get creative, and hopefully we brought some fun and excitement to the end of each week.

We now realise it was a pretty cool experience that not many people go through and wouldn’t change a thing. It’s been a year we will never forget and we would like to thank Miss Ball, Miss Speter and all the Primary School staff involved for making Clare the absolutely awesome powerhouse it was in 2021.

Olive Ledwidge, Juliet De Zotti, Gabi Connell & Annie Goodall

“Clare bears are supportive and we hold each other up to get to the finish line.”

We were lucky to be the Dorothea House leaders for 2021! We are so happy that we have had the chance to work with the Dorothea Dinosaurs.

This year, we learnt a lot while working with the girls. They still showed a lot of spirit even in lockdown when it was tough. They did their best when it came to House Sport, working in a team, building friendships and working online. We faced many challenges, but we all worked together to pass them and move forward.

Being leaders has taught us to be patient, flexible and to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. In the lockdown period we were not at school, so we had to use the flexibility skills instilled in us to brainstorm creative ideas to keep House spirit alive. Dorothea made our job easy as they were happy to do anything as long as it involved connecting as a House.

Dorothea

In House sport the girls joined in the activities and games and always paid attention to what the leaders were saying. In Semester 2, due to COVID, we had to do House sport in year groups, so we got to work with other leaders and students from different Houses.

Every two weeks, we got the chance to run assembly and play fun games with everyone. We would do little PowerPoints about ourselves to teach the girls a little about us. We also played games and the girls got to participate and win points for their House.

House points are a good way to reward good behaviour. We have found that this was a fun and easy way to reward the girls who have been displaying the school values, showing sportsmanship and being responsible. At the end of the week, the leaders take turns in tallying up all the points from across Years 5 and 6. At the end of

the semester, the winning House gets an extra House sport session as a reward for their hard work.

When carnivals are announced, the leaders get very excited and start getting ready straight away. Teaching Dorothea chants was easy as everyone cooperated and worked together. Dorothea works hard to try their best in their races but knows that it is not about winning, it is about having fun and making memories together.

Over the past two years we have loved working with Dorothea and are sad to leave the Primary School. We have made so many memories and friendships. It was an honour leading Dorothea and we will forever miss it.

Alyssa Blackman, Alyssa Bouchahine, Briony Bridges & Porsha Gill

“

Dorothea works hard to try their best in their races, but knows that it is not about winning, it is about having fun and making memories.”

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

I liked soccer in Term 1 and how I made new friends from the experience. I liked when I was in defence position and goalie and how your team cheers for you when you get a goal and when you don’t they are still supportive and say, “you’ll do it next time I’m sure!” It was a nice experience.

Phoebe Greville, Year 5

I have taken part in Speech and Drama for the first time this year. What I love about this activity is the range of things we practice, and how it’s consistently fun. It continued throughout lockdown, so we were still able to prepare for the exam. The exam and eisteddfod take some preparing, but some things you do in one you also do in the other. I also enjoyed doing lessons with my friend, and we both got the most out of this experience.

In Drama, I loved the warm-ups and the activities we did. In Taekwondo, I loved learning how to block punches and kicks and protect ourselves in future times. I also loved learning how to play netball for the first time like my sisters.

Ava Carroll, Year 6

Lucy Saad, Year 5

Flippaball is a really fun sport that I did in Term 1. I personally think swimming is the best and Flippaball brought that love to life. I also have done extension maths with Mrs Roffey, who made it simple to learn new concepts. I also was a part of the art club. This was a fun activity and was definitely worth my lunchtime. Paints and colours, pens, pencils and papers are my favourite things (aside from books and sewing).

I have taken part in Robotics, Social Justice club, Hills Netball, Dance, Gymnastics and Basketball. Being a library monitor was very fun because I have widened my circle of friends.

Hannah Hippmann – Year 5

Chiara Michael – Year 5

I was in the Social Justice Club and I enjoyed everything about it and how we were helping people. In netball, I think it was really good that there were student helpers to teach us how to play netball.

I did Primary Concert Band. I loved being able to play with my band at the Music Festival, and I liked rehearsals.

Eloise Thrum, Year 6

Genevieve Rizk, Year 5

Inayah Absar

Kate Fairbairn

Isabella Cao

Amy Huang

Ilariya Lawandi

Alyson Boon

Phoebe Greville

Emma Dinca

Pearl Kennedy

Abigail Bartlett

Aavni Gandhi

Ava Christofides

Kate Huang

Lily McKeown

Amelia Bosotti

Hannah Hippmann

Lyla Dooley Seren D’Souza

Emilie Klimkeit

Matilda Merton

Amy Bohlsen

Anna Gao

Aesha Dias

Ivy Kalcher

Molly Mein

Abigail Boyle

Maybel Hooper

Sylvia Lau

Matilda Dykes

Georgia Mercer-Witenden

Chiara Michael

Tayla Miller

Annabel Taylor

Jhanvi Shah

Anna Ward

Genevieve Rizk

Danielle Tsang

Adele Sperlby

Darcie O’Leary

Ella Tegg

Kate Shepherd

Tessa Young

Lucy Saad

Lauren Verrall

Charlotte Stephenson

Scarlett Reisch

Stella Thomson

Grace Solomon

Olivia Yu

Olivia Seale

Grace Vukasovic

Milla Storgato

Rachel Antony

Grace Delaney

Ava Carroll

Victoria Frangi

Sophia Harman

Briony Bridges

Audrey Esgate

Aisling Conroy

Isla Gooley

Annabel Ing

Alyssa Blackman

Kayla DeLooze

Heidi Cohen

Porsha Gill

Sarah Hayek

Sasha Buchanan

Isabella Forder

India Curtis

Eva Cusick

Trinity Hanna

Lucy Jenkins

Alyssa Bouchahine

Lucinda Durston

Gabriella Connell

Annabella Goodall

Ruby Heath

Sophie Burns

Kate Fox-Smith

Josephine Harman

Juliet De Zotti

Amelie Johnson

Sophie Katsikogianis

Elizabeth Pennington

Fleur Manion

Eloise Thrum

Arabella Lagudi

Sana Shah

Isabella Moretti

Carissa Kidner

Lola Rahme

Ruby McDonald

Zara Traini

Olive Ledwidge

Emma Taylor

Amelia Moyes

Gia Kim

Portia Rowland-Stefanic

Jemima McNicol

Lara Vuckovic

Grace West

Daisy Manassen

Sophia Tesoriero

Piper O’Connor

LN Staff 2021

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Principal

Ms Marina Ugonotti BA, LLB, GradDipEd, MEd Leadership, MTheology

Deputy Principal Mrs Lynn Long BEd, MEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Cert II Business

Head of Primary School Mrs Maryanne Dwyer BA, DipEd, MEd Leadership

Director of Boarding Mrs Kate Kovacs BEd, CertResCare

Chief Operating Officer Ms Jacquie McCann BA(Hons), ACMA, CGMA, GAICD, GIA(Cert)

Chief Marketing Officer Mrs Sarah Ryan BComm, LLB

Director of Information, Communications and Technology

Mr Mark Bayliss

Director of Learning

Ms Kieryn Bateman BA, MTeach, MA, MEd Leadership(Hons)

Director of Mission

Mrs Elizabeth Parker BEd, MA, GradCert Theology, DipTeach

Director of Pastoral Care Ms Sally Munro BEd, MEd

Director of People and Culture Ms Diana Zihlmann BBus

Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement Ms Liane Giuliano BA

Director of Professional Learning Ms Carol Osborne BEd

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Dean of Learning

Ms Michelle Albert BPE, BEd, Dip (Japanese Language)

Mrs Maryse Martin BA, DipEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mr Marco Scali BA, DipEd, MA (Acting T2 2021)

Mr Jason Currao BA, BTeach (Acting T4 2021)

Dean of Pastoral Care

Mr Justin Madigan BEd, Cert Counselling

Mrs Marysa Boland BEd, CertRE

Dean of Extra-Curricular Mrs Christine Woods BEd

Mrs Beth Nairn BSc, DipEd

Dean of Marketing and Communications

Mrs Grace Paraino GCBA(Executive), CPM, MAMI, FedPlus

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

Drama

Ms Anna-lea Russo BCreativeArts, BLaw, DipEd

English

Miss Rosanne Timmins BA, DipEd

History

Mr Marco Scali BA, DipEd, MA

Mr Michael Rafe BA, BEd (Acting T1-T2 2021)

Languages

Mrs Stefania Thomsett BTeach, BMod. Foreign Lang. & Lit.

Diverse Learning Mrs Simonetta Cesamolo BEd, MSpEd

Mathematics Mrs Sally Brimfield BEd, MEd Leadership

Music

Mrs Kim Irik BA, DipEd

Miss Sarah Ashton BMus(Hons), PGCert SpEd(LD), AMusA(Clarinet) (Acting T1-T2, T4 2021)

PDHPE

Mrs Marie Bugge BExcSc, GDipEd, GCRE

Ms Alexandra Kolding BA, DipEd (Acting T3-T4 2021)

Religious Education

Mr Jason Currao BA, BTeach

Miss Jessica Koppman BA, BTeach (Acting T4 2021)

Science

Mr David Little BSc, GDipEd

Mrs Simone Bryant BSc, BEd, MEd

Social Science

Mrs Gauri Gupta BA, MA, GDipEd

Technologies

Mr Christopher Woldhuis BEd, MEd

Visual Arts

Ms Monica Boardman BA, BArtEd (Hons)

Sports

Mr Matthew Mulroney BEd

Mr David Brock BCom

HEADS

OF HOUSES

Aston Mrs Divya Stanger BA, MTeach

Barry Mrs Amy Perry BA, BTeach, MA, GradCertIndigenousEd

Kendall Mrs Natalie Helm BSc, GDipEd

Ms Ellen Lincoln BA, LLB, GradCertLegP, GDipEd (Acting T4 2021)

Kuring-Gai

Miss Erinn McMahon BHealthSci, GDipEd, GradCertTheol

Maye

Mrs Elsa Vink BSc(Hons), HED, DipTeach

Mrs Alexandra Lam BA, DipEd (Acting T2-T4 2021)

Mornane

Mrs Sonia Prees BEcon, GradDipEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Cert II Business

Mulhall

Ms Patti Taaffe BA(Hons), MIntRelations, BTeach, MTh

Ward Mrs Emma Hughes BSc, CertEd

Mrs Sonia Solo BSc, DipEd (Acting T2 2021)

TEACHING STAFF

Mr Gilad Abarbanel BSc, GDipEd

Miss Nicole Abkiewicz BMus

Ms Michelle Albert BPE, BEd, Dip (Japanese Language)

Mrs Tiffany Anderson BA, MTeach, CertRe

Ms Vicky Argyrakis BEd, BCom, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Miss Sarah Ashton BMus(Hons), PGCert SpEd(LD), AMusA(Clarinet)

Ms Michelle Bacash BA, GradDipEd

Mrs Maree Badgery-Parker BA, GradDipEd

Miss Jennifer Ball BA, BTeach

Miss Lauren Barrett BHlthPhyEd

Ms Kieryn Bateman BA, MTeach, MA, MEd Leadership

Ms Jessica Bell BA, GDipEd, GradDipEd, GCertRE

Mrs Katerina Beroukas BTeach, BA Miss Isobelle Best BEd

Mr Mitchell Blackburn BA, BTeach

Ms Monica Boardman BA, BArtEd(Hons)

Mrs Marysa Boland BEd, CertRE

Mrs Sally Brimfield BEd, MEd. Leadership

Mrs Simone Bryant BSc, BEd, MEd

Ms Marie Bugge BExcSc, GDipEd, GCRE

Ms Debra Cantin BSc, GradCertEd

Mrs Cathy Cao BA, MA, GradDipLang

Mrs Gemma Carpenter BA, DipEd

Mr Joseph Casamento BSc

Mrs Kate Cashin BTeach, BA

Mrs Simonetta Cesamolo BEd, MSpEd

Mr Adam Chesterman BExSc, BEd, GDipMath

Ms Melissa Clancy BA, DipEd

Miss Madeleine Conn BA, BEd

Mrs Monique Cooksey BA, BTeach

Ms Livinia Coombes BAppSc, DipAppSc, GDipEd, PGDipEnvironSt

Mrs Elizabeth Cranfield BSc(Hons), PGCEd, PGCNutrition

Dr Monica Cunneen BSc, BA, BEd, MA, PhD

Mrs Christine Cunningham BEd, MEd

Mr Jason Currao BTeach, BA

Mrs Megan Davis BPhysEd, GDipSpEd

Ms Mary Anne De Mattia BA, DipTeach, MEd

Miss Alexandra Dockrill BA, BEd

Mrs Philippa Dowers BSc, DipEd

Ms Maryanne Dwyer BA, DipEd, MEd. Leadership

Mrs Madeleine Elkojje BEd, BA, Certificate II Hospitality, Cert IV Training & Assessment Mr Mathew Ellis

BSc, BTeach

Ms Glenda Emslie BA(Hons), BEd, HDE, CertTESOL

Dr Alison Franks BSc, DipEd, PhD

Mr Kavlin Fernandez BEd, BA

Ms Elizabeth Green BA, M International Studies Miss Clara Groom BA, BEd

Ms Mengya Gu BA, MTeach

Mrs Gauri Gupta BA, DipEd, MA

Mrs Joanne Hallinan BA, GC Dance, GCRE, GC Careers Ed & Development

Mrs Roslyn Halmy BSc, DipEd

Mrs Josephine Hampton BA, DipEd

Mrs Natalie Helm BSc, GDipEd

Miss Jessica Henman BA, GDipEd

Mrs Dominica Hodgetts BA, BTeach

Mrs Heidi Holt BA DipEd, GCertRE

Mr Anthony Horth BA, GDipEd, GCRE

Mr Mitchell Hughes BHlthSc, GDipEd, GCRE

Mrs Emma Hughes BSc, CertEd

Mrs Kim Irik BA, DipEd

Mrs Joanne Kachel BA(Hons), GCRE, GDipEd

Ms Alexandra Kolding BA, DipEd

Miss Jessica Koppman BTeach, BA

Miss Ellen Kozakiewicz BA, BTeach, MCCL, GradCertRE

Mrs Alexandra Lam BA, DipEd

Mrs Lucinda Langley BVAEd, BVA, DipDrawing

Ms Suzanne Leahy BA, DipEd, MEd Leadership

Mr Tim Lennon BEc, MTeach

Ms Ellen Lincoln BA, LLB, GradCertLegP, GDipEd

Mr David Little BSc, GDipEd

Miss Shaanan Lloyd BA, BEd

Mrs Sally Loccisano BA, GDipEd

Mrs Lynn Long BEd, MEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Cert IV Business Services Upgrade, Cert II Business

Mr Dylan MacDonald BA, DipEd, Med

Mr Justin Madigan BEd, Cert Counselling

Mrs Kate Marden BHumanMovSt, BTeach, BEd

Ms Clara Marsh BA, LLB, GDipEd

Mrs Maryse Martin BA, DipEd, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Ms Kerry McCullough BA, BTheology, Dip Counselling

Mr Victor McGee BA, BEd

Mrs Gabrielle McIntyre BEd

Mrs Helen McIntyre BMusEd

Miss Madeleine McLachlan BA, BEd

Miss Erinn McMahon BHlthSc, GDipEd, GradCertTheol

Mrs Lisa Miller BHlth, BHlthSc, DipEd, CertRE

Mrs Jenelle Minto BEd, Certificate II Hospitality, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mr Julian Moran BEd, DipTeach, Cert II Bus, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Ms Hannah Montgomery BA, BEd

Ms Katrina Mount BAgrSc, GradDipEd

Mrs Moira Munro BBus, GDipEd, GradCertRE, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mr Richard Munro BALLB, DipEd

Ms Sally Munro BEd, MEd

Mrs Beth Nairn BSc, DipEd

Mr Samuel Napper BHlthSc, MTeach, GCRE

Miss Rebecca Nascimento BA, MEd

Ms Carol Osborne BEd

Mrs Kirsty Otten BSc, MTeach, PGradCertSpEd

Mrs Melanie Oxley BAnVetBioSci(Hons1), BTeach

Mrs Elizabeth Parker BEd, MA, DipTeach, GradCertTheology

Mrs Cecile Patchell MTeach, GCRE

Mrs Amy Perry BA, BTeach, MA, GradCert IndigenousEd

Ms Michela Pezzi BEd

Mrs Sonia Prees BEc, GDipEd, Cert II Bus, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mr Michael Rafe BA, BEd

Mrs Zoe Rhone BVA, GDipEd, GCRE, MSpEd

Mrs Robyn Roffey MEd, CertGiftedEd, DipArtEd

Ms Melanie Rothman BSc, PDipEd, MCoun

Ms Anna-lea Russo BCreativeArts, BLaw, DipEd

Mr Adam Saleh BA, BEd

Mr Marco Scali BA, DipEd, MA

Mrs Casey Scoines BA, BTeach, GCTheol

Mrs Jennifer Skelly DipEd, BSoc, MTheol

Ms Katrina Smith BEd, DipTeach, GCEd, Certificate II Hospitality, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mrs Sonia Solo BSc, DipEd

Miss Jennifer Speter BA, BEd, GradCertRE

Mr Nicholas Spittles BA, BTeach

Mrs Divya Stanger

BA, MTeach

Mrs Natalia Stephens BManMgmt, BTeach

Miss Isabelle Szanto BMus

Miss Patti Taaffe BA(Hons), MIntRelations, BTeach, MTh

Mr Anthony Tassone BTeach

Ms Megan Thomas BA, GradDip(Sec), GradDipEd

Mrs Stefania Thomsett BMod.ForeignLang&Lit, BTeach

Miss Alisha Thorburn B.APP.Sci, GDipEd, GCRE, MEd

Miss Isabelle Tilsley BA, DipEd

Miss Rosanne Timmins BA, DipEd

Mrs Kathryn Trethewey DipTeach, BEd, Dip (JapaneseLang)

Mrs Hannah Truong BEd, BSc

Ms Simone Turkovic BSc, GDipEd

Mr Mark Tyler BEd, MLMEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Ms Marina Ugonotti GradDipEd, BA, LLB, MEd. Leadership, MTheology

Mrs Elsa Vink BSc(Hons), HED, DipTeach

Mrs Caroline Walton DipEd, DipTeach, CertRE

Miss Lily Whitton BTeach

Miss Elizabeth Williams BTeach, BEd

Miss Jessica Willis BA, BEd

Mr Christopher Woldhuis BEd, MEd

Mrs Christine Woods BEd

Assistant Planning and Operations Coordinator

Ms Marie Bugge BExcSc, GDipEd, GCRE

EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF

Ms Olivia Arnold

BFA, MFA

Mrs Rosita Butterfield CertEd

Ms Kiva Cusack

Miss Haylie Goren Mrs Janelle Hall

Mrs Sian Hann

Ms Louise Jamieson BSc

Mrs Rachael Jarick BTeach, DipSec Mrs Lisa Karam Dip Banking and Finance, Cert Support Services

Miss Jehna Liddle BDesign

Mrs Michele Mannes BTeach

Mrs Kim Procter-Messham

Mr Sadegh Mirghaffari

Mrs Debbie Roper

Language Assistants Mrs Isabelle Pellet Mrs Katyuscia Polimeni

Ms Fu Xie Mission Team

Ms Melissa Clancy BA, DipEd Mrs Elizabeth Cranfield BSc(Hons), PGCEd, PGCNutrition

Ms Kerry McCullough BA, Dip Counselling, BTheology Mr Victor McGee BA, BEd

SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS STAFF

Mrs Bridget Andersen

Miss Michelle Andrews BA, DipEd, AdvCert HR

Miss Elizabeth Bailey BA, DipEd

Mrs Jan Chandra DipLang(Japanese), AdvDipAcct, CertEEC Ms Isa Cheung CPA, BA

Ms Selina Ellis

Ms Jacqueline Everett AssDipBusAdmin

Mr John Gunes

Mr Ian Harris BBus, ProfDipHR, Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Mrs Fiona Hughes

Mrs Verica Juric DipSecretarial

Ms Miranda Kruger BComm

Miss Andreina Lugo

Mrs Christine Mansfield

Mrs Judy Oliver DipSec

Mrs Margaret Pratley

Mr Ian Slater CA, BA

Ms Rene Steenkamp BComm

Ms Hilary Taylor BAcc

Mr Gregory Toniato MComm

Ms Stephanie Vincent BCApSC, DipGrad

Mrs Emily Visnjic

Miss Amber Williams

ARCHIVES

Sr Frances Browne BVM, BA, DipEdAdmin, BTheol

Miss Rachel Vaughan

BOARDING

Dean of Boarding

Mrs Joanne Hallinan BA, DipEd, GradCertDance, GradCertRE, GradCert Careers Ed & Development

Ms Suzanne Leahy BA, DipEd, MEd Leadership

Mrs Beth Nairn BSc, DipEd (Acting T1-T2 2021)

Mrs Jennifer Skelly DipEd, BSoc, MTheol (Acting T3-T4 2021)

Boarding Head of House

Mrs Jenelle Minto BEd, Certificate II Hospitality, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Miss Isabelle Tilsley BA, DipEd

Boarding Academic Care Manager

Mrs Jennifer Skelly DipEd, BSoc, MTheol

Boarding Staff

Mrs Darlene Baines

Ms Ashlee Baker BFA, BNursing, DipDesign Miss Jessica Brackenridge BA, BTeach

Ms Natalie Brumby Ms Heather Cave BA

Miss Jessica Chambers Miss Dana Compton Miss Tara Cooling Miss Annabelle Denton

Ms Emily Ellis

Mrs Christina Foo BA, GDipSc, CertResCare

Ms Denise Frendo

Miss Miranda Frith Ms Jo-Ann Graham

Mrs Sian Hann

Miss Isabel Hanson Mrs Alice Hay Miss Rachel Herkes

Mrs Narelle Hutton

Ms Kerry-Anne Jolley

Ms Katie Kempster

Miss Teresa Lamont BA

Miss Claire Lehmann BA, BEd

Miss Grace Lennon

Miss Chamila Lorensu Hewa Miss Katie Lucas

Miss Kathleen Markos BSportExM

Miss Ashlea Morris

Ms Lyndall Murray Mrs Cathie Navarria BA, AssArt, CertResCare

Miss Hannah Neylan Mrs Katyuscia Polimeni

Miss Tarne Potts

Mrs Mary Priest Mrs Emelia Rey Mrs Samantha Rimmer BSc

Miss Francesca Searle

Ms Gabriella Searle

Miss Madeline Sykes Ms Sonia Teale BM

Mrs Susan Terravecchia BA, MA Mrs Catherine Wall BEd

Miss Imogen Whitnall Mrs Maryanne Woolley Boarder Homework Helpers

Miss Genevieve D’Netto Mrs Bernadette Jebbink Dr Maree Zammit BE, PhD, BEd

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

Mrs Rowena Curtis BEd

Mrs Vivian D’Arcy DipLib

Miss Rachel Herkes Mrs Elizabeth Perry Ms Ambreen Ghazala DipLibInformationServices

Mrs Andrea Turner BA, GDipEd

Knowledge and Research Strategist

Ms Elizabeth Green BA, M International Studies

Mr Marco Scali BA, DipEd, MA (Acting T1 2021)

Careers Advisors

Mrs Alexi Kayes BBus, GCertCareerDev

Ms Katrina Smith BEd, DipTeach, GCEd, Certificate II Hospitality, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

OFFICE

Miss Lauren Kirkby BBA, AssocDEventMgmt

Ms Lynette Foley-Jones AdvDipSec, DipGraphicDes, Cert Marketing

Donor Care Manager Mrs Lana Huntley

ENROLMENTS OFFICE

Mrs Marian Hutson BA, MA, LLB, LLM GDipEd Mrs Odette Perkins BA, PGDipEarlyChildhood

Mrs Karyn MacQuillan Mrs Lara Allan

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs Clare Friend BA, GradDipEP

Ms Sophie Cullen BA

Miss Mirjana Solomun BDes

Miss Savannah Hughes BCIInn (Hons), BDes

ICT – NETSTRATEGY

Mr David Crawford

Mr Bharath Chithathoor Krishnaswamy

Mr Adrian Dayot

Mr Tomas Moore

Miss Sandra Osuji

Mr James Peterson Mr Duc-Nhu Pho

Ms Katies Truong

ICT Support and Technical Staff

Mr Roberto Jorquera

Mrs Rayda Spataro

Mr Douglas Williams BIT

PRIVATE MUSIC TEACHERS

Ms Adrienne Alexander BMusEd, MMus, MA

Ms Christina Brain

Ms Karen Bruce BMus, MMus

Ms Sarah Eagling

Ms Karen Evans

Mr Anthony Grimm

Mr Christopher Haigh BA, BMus

Mrs Ella Higgins

Mrs Sarah Jameson

Mrs Caroline Kelly

Mr Kenneth Leeson

Ms Virginia Matcham

Mr Joseph McCoy BMus

Ms Amanda Miller BMus, MMus

Mr Patrick Muldrew

Miss Natalie Nicolas

Ms Amy Putt

Mrs Deborah Spencer BMusEd, MMus

Mr John Towey

Ms Jane Willis ExecCertEventsMgmt

FACILITIES STAFF

Mr Mohamed Bah

Ms Wendy Mildon

Mr Brett Payne

Mr Gavin Pisani Mr Miodrag Stojanovic

CATERING

Ms Alison Reale

Miss Tori Watts

Mr Leigh Stephenson

HEALTH CENTRE

Mrs Gaynor Donnelly RN, BA(Hons), GCDiabEdM

Mrs Catherine Beckett RN, BN, GradDipN

Mrs Janelle Behrens RN, BN, MAdvN, GradDipN, GradCertN

Ms Rebecca Quayle BA, MTeach

SCHOOL COUNSELLORS

Miss Mara Barber BSoc, BTeach, GradDipPsych, MCnsig&Psychthpy

Mrs Stephanie Benjamin BSc, MCPsych

Mrs Emma Humphreys BA, GDipPsych

Ms Emily Sharpe BA, BA(Hons), MPsych

Miss Jacqueline Thomas BPsy(Hons), MCPsych

Mrs Cathy Walbank BSocWk (Hons)

ORATORY COORDINATOR

Mrs Bernadette O’Dwyer BA, BEd, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Cert II Hospitality

Oratory

Staff

Miss Caitlin Bedwin

Miss Olivia Bell

Miss Grace Bokenham

Miss Georgia Couter

Miss Gabrielle Couter

Miss Ella Gray

Miss Sophie Hanrahan

Miss Swetha Kumar

Miss Katherine Morris

Miss Rachel Parsons

Miss Grace Reid

AQUATIC CENTRE

UNIFORM SHOP

Miss

Mrs Senika Wilkinson

Miss Lilian Reuben

Ms Belinda Hall

Mr Robert Hurley SPORT

Ms Georgia Boric BMedSc

Mr David Brock BCom

Mrs Laura Bryan BA

Mr Stephen Charters BEd

We would also like to thank our casual staff for their contributions during 2021.

Mr Ian Edmunds BSc

Mrs Kristie Greville

Emily Wood

Mrs Rita Giaquinto

Thank you, staff of 2021!

Faith & Social Justice 05

FROM OUR LITURGY CAPTAIN

One of my first memories of Loreto is from Orientation Day. Sitting with the new students in the lower level of the GBC, I remember the ding indicating that a PA announcement was about to be made, and the sound of a gong being hit. We glanced around at each other, with questioning looks on our faces. A girl came over the loudspeaker and invited everyone to pause to listen to the gong. After a few minutes, the girl finished her prayer and the school, which had gone silent, came back to life. We were told that the reflection was a time when the Liturgy Captain leads the school in a few minutes of prayer, meditation, and reflection. Who would have thought that two years later, it would be me speaking on that PA system?

Throughout my year of being the Liturgy Captain, I was able to learn what being a leader truly looked like. With the help of Ms McCullough, the Student Council, the Eucharistic Ministers

and the Year 12 cohort, I was able to navigate both the challenges and highlights of the year.

If 2020-2021 taught us anything, it was to be resilient. Adaptability was required from the start when, in one of my first meetings with Ms McCullough, I was informed that due to COVID we would have to have our Christmas Liturgy outside.

While I was slightly apprehensive, I worked closely with Ms McCullough, and Vivien (Music Captain) and we pulled it off. This was the start of one of the most stressful, challenging, rewarding journeys I have ever faced. I laugh as I look back to my first time doing the gong, when I was so nervous that I dropped my papers. The endless number of times I would ask multiple people to proofread my emails before sending them to the school.

The 7:50am Friday Morning Communion announcement which was later deemed “the wake up call for the boarders who slept in.”

My Eucharistic Ministers were my right-hand girls. I was very excited to learn that I had 60 girls who put their names down to become “Euchie Mins”. I am so grateful to these girls who were always by my side; always willing to help and take initiative to see what things needed doing.

Being put in this position, I truly learnt what it meant to be a Normo girl: to challenge ideas and to challenge each other, to push each other outside our comfort zones, to be there if we needed a shoulder to lean on. This role has taught me that while I may have been elected into the position, it has actually been our whole year group whose collective ideas positively impacted what we were able to achieve in our final year, as the senior leaders of 2021.

Thank you, Ms McCullough for everything, and congratulations to Kyarah Bouchahine who is taking on the role of Liturgy Captain in 2022!

Anne-Marie Swanson Liturgy Captain 2021

“Being put in this position, I truly learnt what it meant to be a Normo girl.”

FELICITY VALUE OF THE YEAR

Over four hundred years ago, Mary Ward, the foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, left us a sure and certain pathway into authentic Christian spirituality and living. The Values she spoke of, and indeed lived, are a well-trod way into the heart of all that Jesus taught and invited us into. Those Values are Sincerity, Justice, Freedom, Verity and Felicity. This year all Loreto schools in Australia are celebrating the Value of Felicity. This means that as a Loreto communitystaff, students and parents - we have embarked upon a journey into just what it means to live in the way of Felicity, as Mary Ward understood it and lived it herself. What a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon and deepen our own Christian stance in life and our fleshing-out of what we are called to. I say this because the way of Felicity is firmly grounded in the Christian spiritual tradition, and following this path will surely take us into the heart of what it is to live a deeply Christian life.

Our Loreto Schools Mission statement has some wonderfully uplifting words about what Felicity

Mary Ward

is. Felicity, we are told, manifests itself in joy, cheerfulness, good humour, happiness, hope, friendliness, courtesy, positive thinking, inner peace, courage, optimism, open-heartedness, lightheartedness and self-acceptance. These are what we might call the symptoms of Felicity. They are attractive qualities, I’m sure you’ll agree. It’s easy to warm to Felicity! However, the more I reflect on Felicity the more I am aware that it is possibly the most demanding of Mary Ward’s Values because we can’t possibly sustain all that without something very primary and essential to us that we are rooted in and from which we draw, day by day, amidst the oft-experienced chaos, or mundaneness, or the surprises of life.

Life throws much at us, as we well know and as we are all experiencing right now. Things do not always go our way. Each one of us will surely know times of struggle, anxiety, fear, concern for loved ones, illness and loss. It can be hard to be cheerful at such times or to sustain inner peace. We only have to tune in to the latest news report each day to feel bombarded by the darker

aspect of humanity’s choices. Daily we see and hear stories of suffering, cruelty, injustice, greed, power, desperation and utter sadness, one after the other. How do we remain open-hearted and hope-filled when we witness the tragedies befalling others?

How can we feel light-hearted when we are anxious and fretful?

In the face of so much pain and darkness in our world our default position can all too often be a heaviness of heart, a gloominess. We can sink into a lacklustre way of living, into a closed-hearted self-preservation and a kind of ‘plodding along’. All these things are quite contrary to what Mary Ward spoke of and indeed the way she herself lived.

Felicity, if it is to be embraced at all, must be firmly grounded and lived in our everyday lives, such as they are. Felicity is not about being ‘upbeat’ all the time. No one can really sustain that. Felicity is also not dependent on whether things are going well for us, whether we have all we want. It’s easy to be cheerful in those situations. It’s not always the result of natural optimism. Mary Ward’s story shows us that there is something much more constant and everpresent at the heart of our lives that makes Felicity possible. Confronted with ill health, criticism of her work and condemnation by the Church she so loved and served, believing that she had been a failure, her capacity for joy, open-heartedness, hope and optimism was nevertheless

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boundless. What was at the heart of this? And what can we, immersed as we are in twentyfirst century living, learn from this sixteenth century woman?

Marlene Marburg, in a few beautiful lines, captures this perfectly. She calls it “serious joy”: You know about serious joy deep in the chambers of the heart. It can‘t be ignored. It is a piece of God’s own heart thrown to you with dart precision. And when it pierces your heart, God sings the sound consoling you, filling you as if with an angel’s soft sigh. Let God sink into you; Sink into God where there are few words or none at all. Feel the work gentling your trust; The grace is for you.

At the core of Mary Ward’s life was certainly ‘a piece of God’s own heart’. She let God sing the sound – and above all she listened to that sound. Her story shows us that Felicity is possible, even when we are pulled about by many things, and when what may be happening around us is overwhelmingly dark and frightening.

Ms Kerry McCullough Spirituality and Liturgy Coordinator

FROM OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE CAPTAIN

lasagne after school in the food technology kitchens, which were donated to Vinnies.

Project Compassion was one of the main awareness and fundraising focuses throughout the year. With this year’s Project Compassion theme of “Be More”, I was inspired to help encourage the school community to look beyond their own lives to do more to help vulnerable people and families shape their futures. In celebration of the Easter Season and Shrove Tuesday, the annual Pancake stall was held. For the first time, the Year 12 Hospitality students made the pancakes using eggs from the Loreto hens, and these pancakes were sold with all proceeds going towards Project Compassion.

As the Social Justice Captain of 2020-2021, I have had so many rewarding experiences, which made the year very enjoyable despite the uncertainty of COVID-19.

The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Group (JPIC) is an extra-curricular group consisting of students from all year groups and some members of staff. Being a part of the group involves attending fortnightly meetings and discussing Social Justice issues of passion and concern, as well as developing plans to raise awareness and take action. In 2021, many issues were discussed, such as the impact of fast fashion on people and the environment, the Uighur Muslims in China, the Gaza conflict and the

Murugappan family (also known as the Biloela family).

Organising the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers was definitely a highlight of my leadership role. Working closely with the House Social Justice leaders, Ms Clancy and Mrs Minto, we developed a system that enabled students and staff to donate groceries and other items such as toys to the people and families who struggle during Christmas time. This event was successful in enabling the school community to consider those who are disadvantaged and explore the ways in which they can provide service and joy to them.

Additionally, ‘Lasagne with Love’ was a service activity where students volunteered to make

This year was very exciting, as innovative ideas were put together to create new events and initiatives. The inaugural Justice Fete consisted of a variety of stalls where students and staff could purchase sustainable items such as beeswax wraps, candles and homemade scrunchies. The stall organised by JPIC and myself was the Clothes Swap, where pre-loved clothing donated by students and staff was available for purchase. This event helped students and staff consider the ethical and environmental impacts of fast fashion, inspiring them to recycle and reuse clothes as opposed to undertaking a more linear structure of clothing consumption.

Throughout the year we had many wonderful guest speakers

“2021 has definitely been a year of great success, awareness and action for Social Justice in the Loreto Normanhurst community.”

at Assembly. Two members of the Loreto Normanhurst community, Miri Rawaileba and Andreina Lugo, kindly shared their amazing life stories and the wonderful experiences they had through the Work and Welcome program. Chelsea Tran and Ashlyn Horton, Year 12 members of the JPIC group, spoke at assembly in Refugee Week, sharing great insights into the experiences, treatment and support for Refugees in Australia. In the “Did you Know?” segment at assemblies, members of JPIC spoke about Social Justice issues that they were passionate about.

I thoroughly enjoyed being the Social Justice Captain. The role enabled me to become more empathetic and understanding of the issues that face our community. I have learnt about the importance of raising awareness, as well as the great rewards received from providing service to those who need it the most. Leadership at Loreto is a great opportunity to form connections and collaborate with many people to achieve great outcomes. I would like to express my gratitude to Ms Clancy, the Social Justice Coordinator, who helped make this year a great success for Social Justice and supported me in my duties, as well as the wonderful House Social Justice Leaders.

Molly Haymen Social Justice Captain

“I was inspired to help encourage the school community to look beyond their own lives to do more to help vulnerable people and families shape their futures.”

FROM OUR ECOLOGY CAPTAIN

sweet treat mixes, hand-poured candles, scrunchies, petitions, potted plants and, the day’s biggest attraction, the school-wide swap shop, which JPIC organised beautifully. Every single item sold was sustainably and ethically sourced, each with the intention of buying in accordance with your ethics, which are rooted in justice. All money raised on the day was 100% dedicated to Project Compassion, a Caritas annual

year, ecology meant action at Loreto.”

It’d be an understatement to call 2021 the rollercoaster of the decade. Coming off the back of the infamous 2020, hopes were high, and we’re proud to say that we made the most of our time together, as far as ecological celebration goes!

The ecology captain Leila Mangos, and the house ecology captains Chelsea Tran, Ciara Downes, Ella Donohoe, Emily Stockwell, Isabella Bryant, Lily Gavan, Nathalie Doyle and Sascha Crozier, were excited to fill the inaugural roles, and at the beginning of their year 12 journey, decided the goals for their time as ecology leaders should be centred in fulfilling the school’s enthusiasm for justice, and their excitement and hope for our environmental future.

Because of this, many Green Team meetings and school activities were centred around activism and making a real difference, because education can only go so far. We wrote letters and signed petitions, engaged with members of the UN and local MPs, held charitable community events and got our hands dirty in clean-up volunteer opportunities. This year, ecology meant action at Loreto.

The true highlight of ecology 2021 was the community’s first ever Justice Fete, a whole-school event that engaged and encouraged every staff and student to be active seekers of justice, both social and environmental, during term 1 of 2021.

For the weeks leading up to the day, the Green Team and JPIC were very busy organising stalls and making items to be sold -

charity project that delivers justice where it’s needed, in accordance with its Catholic mission. The Justice Fete left students feeling enthused and excited, and the day achieved its aim of demonstrating the power we have as individuals to make real change.

Speaking more personally, I’d love to give a shout out to Ella Horneman, the incoming (and the school’s second ever) ecology captain for 2021/22! You’re going to absolutely smash your role and I can’t wait to tune in next year to hear the wonderful things you’re sure to be doing! I’m sad to part with my position, but I’m more than satisfied that ecology at Loreto is in safe hands. Best of luck, you’ll do great things!

Leila Mangos Ecology Captain

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Justice Fete

In 2021, our school Ecology Captain, Leila Mangos, and Social Justice Captain, Molly Haymen, worked to coordinate a school-wide initiative to bring ecology and social justice to the forefront of our minds. Green Team spent a lunch time brainstorming different ideas of what such an event could look like, and this would come later to fruition in the Justice Fete.

In the weeks leading up to the event, the amount of planning and preparation was astronomical. Mrs Clancy’s office was overflowing with clothing donations. Its organisation was meticulously conducted by groups of girls, to make the clothes swap as successful as possible. The

making of ecologically friendly items that would be sold was truly a matter of collaboration. We hand made baking jars in the Food Tech rooms, recycled fabric to make scrunchies and had a selection of candles from a member of the School’s Maintenance team. Not to mention Ms Clancy’s and Mrs Cranfield’s incredible work from behind the scenes.

And after all that hard work, it could not have been more positively received by the whole school community. Everyone, from teachers and students to maintenance staff, supported us on the day making it a successful event that resonated with the entire school community. It was great to see how our whole

school community came together and worked towards something greater than ourselves. The event unified Green Team and JPIC’s individual values and put them to use in support of a common cause, and therefore this sense of purpose encompassed the whole school. It was a truly electric feeling.

So, when talking with Leila about how the day went, she asked me if it was something that we planned on doing in 2022. My answer to that is that despite the fact that it will be hard to live up to, the sense of unity it generated is definitely something we want to sustain for the year to come.

Ella Horneman and Audrey Kha

Loreto Day

Lmost exciting events in the school calendar. It is a day to celebrate our strong Loreto and Mary Ward heritage. It marks our feast day and is also a great opportunity for the entire school community to gather and raise money for a cause linked to the work of the IBVM and Mary Ward International Australia. Loreto Day is a major social justice event and the weeks leading up to it are spent raising awareness for the cause. In doing so, we can demonstrate the school’s values of Justice, Freedom, Felicity, Sincerity and Verity.

For Loreto Day 2021, Year 11 voted for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to be the cause for which we’d raise money. FGM is an invasive procedure performed on young girls for non-medical reasons. It is a violation of women’s

have long-term consequences including childbirth complications, urinary incontinence, dyspareunia, and can even be fatal.

We decided as a year group that this was a social justice issue we wanted to fight against in order to protect our fellow women. A significant challenge we faced was how to approach learning about such a serious cause. We struggled to find appropriate ways to communicate vital information to the younger Loreto girls, especially in the Primary School. However, with help from guest speaker Ngatho Mugo (NSW Health) and the School’s support, we were able to effectively raise awareness about this cause. Through our fundraising efforts we collected approximately $39,000 which was then donated in effort to stop FGM.

itself was the concert, where we watched many Loreto students perform. The concert is always an incredible way to display the talent of our students – the performers never fail to surprise and stun us. The stalls were also a lot of fun to run, with the Barry hot chips and disco stalls generating the biggest profit.

We think it is safe to say that everyone in the school helped themselves to a serve of hot chips! Overall, Loreto Day was a success. We are sure everyone enjoyed themselves but most importantly we were able to create a positive impact moving towards the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation.

Loreto Day Year 11 Communications Team

“Loreto Day is a day to celebrate our strong Loreto and Mary Ward heritage.”

“My highlight of Loreto Day was definitely the hot chips. I remember the day being super cold, so there were massive lines for all the hot food, as everyone wanted to warm up!”

– Nihara

Academic & Learning 06

2021 was a year that proved the incredible creativity and resilience of our Drama students and teachers. Our faculty strives to provide opportunities for students to express their ideas creatively, develop curiosity about the world around them, think imaginatively and independently, and take risks; all while having fun. I’m proud to say that both our teachers and students rose to this challenge and exceeded all expectations in both online and face-to-face learning this year.

Term 1 started with the Year 10 Bell Shakespeare Artist in Residence Program. We celebrated 10 years of working with actor and director Christopher Tomkinson from Bell Shakespeare. Throughout the week, a series of workshops allowed our students to delve into the complex world of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Their hard work culminated in a highly engaging performance at the end of the week. Audiences joined us both online and in the Drama Space to delight in the talents of our Year 10 students.

This year also saw the success of our Intermediate and Senior Theatre Sports program. Students in Years 9-11 participated in Theatre Sports after school under the guidance of Ms. Hannah Montgomery. It was a joy to watch these students create engaging, funny performances completely on the spot! A big congratulations to our Intermediate Theatre Sports team who made it to the regional Semi-Finals of the School’s Theatre Sports Challenge. This team was comprised of Tahlia Moses, Gabrielle Benson, Eloise Rose-Helbert, Lauren Lawer and Bella Kachel. Tahlia has written the

following about her experience in this extra-curricular activity:

“We were all nervous joining a new activity, and didn’t know what to expect, but we soon found how easy it was to work together as a team and we were able to find a passion for performance and drama thanks to our supportive peers and drama teachers here at Loreto. We were ecstatic when we made the Semi Finals!”

Year 10 presented a range of outstanding Research Projects, Scripts and Performances that explored how theatre can be a powerful tool for change in our society; and Year 11 used the techniques of Theatre De Complicite to develop their playful and thought provoking online group performances.

Year 5-11 students also came together to audition and rehearse for Matilda Jnr. It was a joy-filled process that highlighted just how much talent and skill exists at Loreto! Rehearsals commenced in Term 2 and continued online in Term 3. We are very much hoping to stage this show in 2022. Watch this space - there is a lot of talent and potential here.

Online learning did not stop the creativity of our Drama students from Years 8-12. Year 8 created a range of outstanding short films. Year 9 examined their family culture and the culture of our First Nations peoples, sharing their learning through monologues and group performances.

A special mention must be given to our Year 12 students who, despite the many challenges they faced, created exemplary Group and Individual Projects and continued with online learning with focus and commitment. These students never stopped supporting one another so that everyone was able to achieve their very best. A big congratulations to Charlotte Cluff, whose Research Project was selected for the OnStage exhibition and to the following students who will also perform their Group Performance, The Broom-ettes, in this showcase at the Seymour Centre in February 2022: Thea Whittaker, Sally Kearins, Harriette Feilen, Eliza Carolan and Erin Longney. We were able to end this year with a little bit of live theatre in our Drama Space. Year 9 students performed a short play named ‘Dreams’ for their peers. It was wonderful to watch our students work together and hear applause once more in our classroom. Congratulations Year 9 on your hard work and for bringing live theatre back to our school!

Ms Anna-lea Russo Head of Drama

“These students never stopped supporting one another so that everyone was able to achieve their very best.”

Drama helps me to build confidence and is very fun.

– Leah, Year 8

There was never a dull moment in our Drama class. At the beginning of the year, we were all shy, afraid to come out of our shells and petrified of what our classmates might think. But as the year progressed, we started becoming more comfortable in the Drama space. Soon enough, we were dancing around the stage like elephants, transforming into cranky old characters like Pantalone, and embodying each and every one of our characters in the play Dreams. If you are in Year 7 or 8, and are considering doing Drama in Year 9, I can say with complete confidence that you won’t regret it, and you will make memories that will last a lifetime.

– Hannah, Year 9

I loved how Drama helped me with Public Speaking, as well as being able to work easily with groups of girls who I am not normally friends with.

– Chelsea, Year 10

Drama as a subject focuses on the skills of creativity and adaptability. These have come to the fore in 2021! Of course, they have been evident while learning online but across the year students have excelled in working collaboratively towards a common goal. From Clowning to Commedia Dell’arte, from script work to improvisation, there has been an incredible amount of Felicity demonstrated by all!

– Amy Perry, Drama Teacher

Teaching Drama at Loreto is such a gift and this year has been no different. Although teaching Drama online had its challenges, it was so great to witness students come together in their learning and adapt. Their resilience amid the unknown and continued enthusiasm for Drama was infectious… excuse the pun!

– Casey Scoines, Drama Teacher

You can be 100% yourself in every Drama lesson.

– Mia, Year 10

DIVERSE LEARNING

‘Computer

Class’ by Nat Hardwick

Morning sun wakes the skies, I open my sleep dust filled eyes.

Sleepily walking down the stairs, I open my laptop as I pull out a chair.

Computer class is about to begin, In this computer class we don’t learn codes to make things spin.

This computer class is a regular class but without wearing a uniform, Instead, we learn in casual form.

Blazers replaced with “Oodies” and dresses, blouses, ties are replaced with pyjamas.

8:20am alarm starts to ring,

Zoom Link clinked with a ping. When it starts, cameras off and mics muted, Time for a quick secret nap with blankets recruited.

Browsing TikTok is also done, Behind the curtain of the switched off camera.

Zoom offers travel with backgrounds, Relaxing on a beach or visiting a favourite show’s world.

Computer class is not just codes and programming, Sometimes it can be time for some napping.

This year has been challenging in many ways, but our students have found felicity even during online learning.

Chill Out

Students have benefited from the ‘Chill Out’ space to use when they experience some challenging emotions or need a place to help them reset their feelings. This quiet space allows for an unobtrusive opportunity to calm their thoughts and settle themselves down.

The furniture is comfortable and relaxing but more importantly promotes safety and stability that meets sensory needs. It has two ‘egg’ chairs that reduce over-stimulation and offer some privacy. The cocoon provides needed isolation when feeling overwhelmed. There is a large bean bag, peanut ball balance cushion, weighted blanket and snuggle chair that allows the students a soft alternative to rest on.

Increasingly, a wide range of students have used this space and it has been observed that it has made a huge difference to their wellbeing in helping them manage their own needs and demonstrate independence in this area.

Work Life & the Community

For some senior students who know school as a safe place, talking about life after school can be daunting. Work and Community is a subject that can be used to alleviate some of those fears and is tailored to respond to the unique needs of students entering the workforce.

The girls explored the many choices and challenges of life after school while developing skills to support their transition to work. They learned about Employability Skills and practised with job applications and resumes, as well as realising that they will have responsibilities as workers to wear appropriate and safe clothing and follow company rules. They discovered their rights as consumers by purchasing and returning goods, and engaged in work experience and volunteering, such as sorting clothes for the Justice Fete.

Work experience is a wonderful way for the students to gain practical experience with everyday living as well as gaining insightful knowledge about a career. It also encourages collaboration, communication, problem solving, self-awareness, and the development of a mindset of possibility and decision-making.

During Term 2, 2021 we visited ‘Flower Fusion’ at Wahroonga, mostly on a Tuesday for a couple of hours. Our students were given the opportunity to learn how to care for the plants, responsibilities and roles workers have in a shop, talking to customers, becoming more familiar with a wide variety of plants and being part of a team. Of course, traveling by public transport was lots of fun. Getting to know the local train and bus times provided a great deal of independence too.

Primary Maths & Literacy Support

During 2021, a number of girls met in the Primary Learning Common to discuss and discover more about Words and Numbers. Our Literacy mornings were spent engaging with a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts. The girls especially enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the text as they dug deeper in understanding how we use a variety of skills to understand and enjoy reading. The girls commented that their spelling also improved as a result of reading and then discussing the vocabulary – both familiar and

Human beings are natural storytellers, we always have been. Fairy tales, creation stories, and myth making have been a part of our DNA for millenia; it’s how we have made sense of our world and our lives. It’s how we remember each other, ensuring our legacy continues on through our stories.

The desire to write and record our own stories for posterity can be traced back 17,000 years in Australia, with the oldest known rock art being found in the Kimberley region in the form of a red ochre Kangaroo. And with the story of our First Nation people being at least 65,000 years old in Australia, it’s unlikely this will be the oldest form of storytelling to be discovered.

Despite this desire to tell our stories and be remembered through our words, we find that our secondary students can start to baulk at the idea of writing creatively or in a way that is personal and meaningful for them. They grow more and more comfortable with the idea of analytical writing, but unfortunately writing stories begins to seem a daunting task.

We, as the English Department at Loreto Normanhurst, are hoping to change that. Our two goals this year are to celebrate reading for pleasure and the pursuit of excellence and confidence in writing. We are breaking down barriers to writing by increasing the regularity of when our students write creatively, encouraging them to have fun, and not take it so seriously. And we also recognise the importance of putting our

money where our mouths are, so to speak.

So we thought the best way to do this is to write alongside our students, sharing our work with them, and encouraging them to share their work with each other.

We want our students to pursue confidence in their writing as their goal, not perfection.

I remember reading somewhere that writing makes us superhuman in a way, giving us the ability to time travel. We can write something today and it can be read years in the future, giving someone the ability to travel back in time to hear our story, to know us and to remember us. This struck me as such a powerful idea; that our ability to write is a superpower that should be embraced. There is also a lot of research into the stress reducing benefits of a daily writing habit, be that journaling, to do lists, writing poetry, songs or stories. Some people argue that writing should be like flossing- a daily habit.

All of this has inspired the English Department to launch our celebration of writing: Loreto Write Now! A 60 word writing competition, promoted to students, parents and teachers who will all be encouraged to participate in writing one 60 word piece a week as part of a regular writing habit. There are no limits on the form that these pieces could take: poetry, narrative, creative nonfiction, biography to name just a few. We will regularly publish our community’s creative pieces via social media for us all to enjoy.

In this vein, one of our talented English teachers Miss Madeleine Conn has shared a poem that was published in the English Teacher’s Association 60 Word Story competition this year.

I hope you enjoy it and that it inspires you to start writing your own stories.

Who is speaking, thus?

Somewhere,

a hand tugs letters into place, Now rigid, inert beneath a pin; Between - in glaring white spaceReader, with one eye open, slouches in.

Expecting another detective brute With a skirt on the side joining dots.

Below: author - deaf, blind, mute; A Hollow Man floating amongst old plots;

The unread story was already readBorn from words already said.

Madeleine Conn

Ms Rosanne Timmins Head of English

HISTORY

Term 1

Year 7 started History (many for the first time) with big debates about what the purpose of history was, where we came from and the role of archaeology, primary evidence and secondary evidence in understanding the past. Year 8 looked at how King William maintained control of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and tracked the social, political and cultural changes throughout the Medieval period up to the Crusades. Years 7 and 8 were also very lucky to engage with Living History Australia, who brought history to life during ancient and medieval history incursions. They listened to stories about individuals from the past, re-enacted

mock gladiatorial and medieval battles, dressed up as plague doctors, Japanese samurais and European knights, and tested replica weapons and armour. Year

9 dropped into Ancient Greece during the Persian Wars to look at how Sparta and Athens united Greece against their enemies to survive outnumbered odds. Year 10 debated whether or not the Industrial Revolution actually created a better world. The Year

11 Modern cohort engaged with the role of the Tsars in the downfall of the Russian Empire and our Ancient historians looked at who the ‘real’ Cleopatra was, before deep-diving into an historical investigation on an archaeological site of their choosing. Year 12

students continued to work on their HSC courses and, as a cohort, collectively supported each other and persevered with their studies.

Term 2

We returned to Term 2 with an ANZAC Day service, at which we remembered those who gave their lives in service of their country. This year, we looked at the stories of WWI’s forgotten ANZACs, particularly the Indigenous soldiers who served on the front lines. Year 9 received a special guest lecture from Associate Professor Nicholas Baker from Macquarie University, who opened their eyes to the historiographical debate about the ‘true’ relationship between the Black Death and the Renaissance.

This was particularly relevant as there was a big debate on social media that had people comparing the Renaissance to the ‘rebirth’ of society after the 2020 COVID wave.

Year 10 enjoyed their time away in Canberra, absorbing experiences at the War Memorial, National Museum of Australia and Old and New Parliament Houses as part of their valuable focus on civics and citizenship. They interacted with their passionate guides and teachers and learnt about the history of our nation’s capital and the importance of governance in everyday Australian life, coming to realise that the best learning often takes place outside the classroom. Finally, Year 11 Modern attended a Zoom Q&A session with Professor Kate Fullagar from ACU to help them refine their ideas for their Historical Investigations into the impact of decolonisation on a country of their choosing.

Term 3

Term 3 saw the return of Mr Scali as Head of History in the midst of what was to become our longest lockdown since the

commencement of the COVID pandemic. The emphasis for the term was on maintaining quality learning despite the challenges of remote learning, while also maintaining the good health and welfare of both staff and students.

The girls and staff continued to work creatively during remote learning.

Year 7 developed their source skills by examining truth and bias in primary and secondary sources related to the ancient Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi.

Year 9 looked at historical controversies related to various areas of the American Civil War using a newly purchased library database called ‘Issues and Controversies in History.’ The girls made some incredibly creative videos outlining the varied perspectives on these historical controversies, showing not only their growing awareness of how to decode truth and bias, but also their positive attitude and enthusiasm despite the isolation of remote learning. Year 12 continued this trend by creating video summaries of their History

Extension Major Work logbooks, which were displayed during the HSC Showcase in Term 4.

Term 4

Term 4 saw us slowly return from remote learning. Year 12 continued to work on practice tasks after their HSC Trials. Year 7 to 11 returned with excitement and transitioned back to face to face with ease. Year 10 examined whether the rights and freedoms of indigenous Australians had improved since 1938 which prompted many discussions in class about whether improving legal rights can lead to meaningful change. On the staff front, Mr Scali wrote an article for the newsletter on how history has given meaning to many during the COVID pandemic and Mr Rafe had his article on peer feedback published in the AHISA journal.

Term 4 also saw us commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11 with a whole school reflection on the destruction war brings and the need for peace and healing in our world.

Mr Michael Rafe, Acting Head of History, Term 1 & 2

Mr Marco Scali, Head of History, Term 3 & 4

LANGUAGES

While so much focus was placed on the challenges that affected our routines and our existing structures, thanks to our school’s educational philosophy and our flexible and infinite mindset, we conclude this year with many successes to tell.

Through the study of languages, Loreto Normanhurst students truly embody the moral purpose of the school to form graduates who are ‘Compassionate Warriors,’ particularly women of grit, creativity, independent thinking, and voice. With an additional language in their pockets, Loreto women of the future are poised to serve as global citizens. During the process of acquiring a new language, our students develop not only the ability to communicate but also resilience, self-regulation, global perspectives, cultural intelligence, and compassion for the struggles of others.

As their language skills grow, students learn how to think critically and creatively in their additional language, strengthening their capacity to approach problems

from different angles in their subjects studied in English. For example, in their Trial HSC Examination, French Extension students addressed the question: “La crise sanitaire actuelle a augmenté notre capacité à faire face à l’adversité.” (or: The current health crisis has increased our capacity to confront adversity).

Year 10 students and Years 11 and 12 French Continuers students both learned from and shared with others during our virtual exchange.

They have made ongoing connections with their buddies, after receiving bilingual thank you cards from the students of Lycée Edouard Herriot and exchanging contact details. Loreto and Edouard Herriot teachers are excited to see the friendships that will blossom from this initiative.

The Year 10 and 11 Italian Continuers students participated in the Flipgrip virtual exchange. The student perspective on this experience was featured in the Mary Word student newspaper. Please see over to read this article!

In Year 8 Chinese, differentiated learning activities have been created to cater for the learning needs of two different groups: students with no prior knowledge or Chinese background, and Chinese heritage students. Our Chinese language assistant has worked together with the classroom teacher and the Chinese heritage students to enrich their learning experience by focusing on their writing and reading skills during some of their scheduled Chinese lessons.

All of our junior students demonstrated motivation and determination during Virtual Learning, and returned to school eager to practise their language

skills with their peers and their teachers. In Term 4, at assembly, we also celebrated the winners of the Patricia Webb Poetry Reading Competition which runs every year for all language students from Year 8 to Year 11. The Year 11 continuers of each language recited a shortened version of their poem which was about this year’s school value of Felicity.

The Languages teachers at Loreto would like to thank students and parents for the joyful experiences we shared together, and for the precious relationships we will continue to nurture and to treasure.

Mrs Stefania Thomsett Head of Languages

What will we remember of this year?

“With an additional language in their pockets, Loreto women of the future are poised to serve as global citizens.”

“As their language skills grow, students learn how to think critically and creatively.”

Italian

Over the course of the year, we have had the incredible opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Italian language. Our decision to continue studying Italian for the HSC has benefited us in all aspects of our learning as we have further developed our control of language and our knowledge of global culture and diversity, even building international connections through our FlipGrid exchange. We have played Italian games, listened to Italian songs and had profound discussions, all with our amazing teacher. Having such a small class has allowed us to become close and build relationships with each other that make coming to class a joy. Despite the challenges we have faced in 2021 we have made so many memories and have been able to have an incredible year.

Arabella Ahearn and Emma Frank Year 11 Italian Continuers Students

The Mary Word

May 25, 2021

Flipgrid Exchange

BY ARABELLA AHEARN & EMMA FRANK

From late 2020, current Year 11 and 12 Italian students have embarked on a virtual exchange with a school in Bergamo, Italy. To adapt the international exchange to the COVID safe era, we used Flipgrid to exchange videos with the Italian students, speaking in each other’s native languages.

It was a great opportunity to practice our speaking skills and test them in a more authentic scenario. Learning from authentic Italian speakers improves our vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation far more effectively than from reading a textbook. This allowed us to learn new languages in a more casual and enjoyable way. We discussed school life, cultural differences, cooking, pastimes and more. Not only was it a chance to bond with these students, but a way to expand our worlds and break down cultural barriers.

This experience has provided us with an incredible chance to form a ‘global community’ – meeting people on the other side of the world, learning about different cultural practices and lifestyles and forming connections despite being so far away. In these times that we have never been so divided, with travel bans and many in isolation, it is more important than ever to stay connected.

This opportunity is so important for us as Loreto women, especially when looking at social justice this Loreto Day.

Being able to forge a sense of interconnectedness between people with so many differences, especially in a time of such great uncertainty, is a great privilege. This ability to connect is something that is so often taken for granted, especially in the modern world, where the ability to speak with people on the other side of the world can happen in a second.

This exchange has given the Year 11 and 12 French and Italian students the opportunity to connect with culture, language and people across the world on a deeper level, forming connections with students just like ourselves and learning about their lives, and about the rich culture that exists outside of stereotypes.

The French language students underwent a similar virtual exchange program during this time and have had this to say about their experience:

“I found the exchange a really cool experience as not only am I learning about the culture but also making a new friend from a different country

in the process. This experience is also helping me with my French skills, especially speaking. I’ve learnt about school life in France as well as the traditions that they have for certain holidays or even for ones that we don’t have here in Australia. I’ve also learned about what people like to do over there and common practices.”

Bella, Year 11 French

“It’s been a great opportunity to connect with students similar to us from another country and learn more about their lives and cultures. Hearing a native speaker speak the language helps us with our pronunciation. We can relate to each other because we are learning each other’s language and face similar challenges.”

Eva, Year 11 French

Infine, vogliamo ringraziare gli studenti di Bergamo per questa esperienza fantastica. Ci ha aiutato di imparare italiano autenticamente ed era una opportunità di incontrare tanti personaggi belli. A prestissimo! Un bacione, Arabella e Emma.

Over the past year, we have been fortunate enough to be immersed in the French language and culture, despite the pandemic. From a virtual exchange to excursions (back when we could leave school grounds), French has given us the opportunity to explore new avenues that we wouldn’t have had in other subjects. We have acquired the ability to comfortably communicate in French which will allow us the chance to travel around the world (now that borders are open), as French is a global language. Moreover, the connections we have made with students from both France and French Australians have enabled us to create a network of support and encouragement as we approach our final year of school. We have thoroughly enjoyed the class, our amazing teacher and the language itself, and can’t wait to see what the future holds with our French language supporting us.

Eva Frith & Ella Horneman Year 11 French Continuers students

We really enjoyed studying Chinese this year. We don’t only learn the language, but also about Chinese culture. It has been enlightening to analyse the differences between Australian and Chinese cultures and be exposed to new traditions and customs. We have tasted delicious Chinese food, including sticky rice dumplings made by our language assistant for the Dragon Boat Festival. To practise our listening skills, we watched Chinese TV shows and even Hollywood movies like the new Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. To improve our writing skills, we regularly exchanged pen pal letters with Riverview students. We have also built a very strong sense of community in our class by working collaboratively and speaking in Chinese with each other. At the beginning of this year, we went to the city as part of our excursion, where we saw the Chinese Garden, went shopping at Paddy’s Market, had lunch at Yum Cha followed by Cha time in Chinatown.

Michelle Hoffman, Audrey Kha & Zoe Milne Year 11 Chinese Continuers students

MATHS

2021 was another challenging year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is to the credit of all students and teachers that we were able to continue our regular programs of learning, with a few twists along the way to accommodate for the extended lockdown. We were able to run our two Mathematics incursions for Years 7 and 8, participate in the Mathematics Challenge and continue to provide rich and engaging learning activities for all, even when remote!

Year 8 participated in the Inquisitive Minds Workshop in Term 1. This was an interactive workshop focused on problems, patterns, pictures and puzzles. The girls worked together to solve a diverse range of hands-on problems. It was fast-paced and lots of fun, with some chocolate prizes to make the competitive juices flow.

Year 7 had a day filled with Mathematics in June. They participated in three sessions. These included working on general number problems, a direction and bearing Treasure Hunt around the school, and a workshop run by the World of Maths who provided a series of hands-on puzzles and problems to work through.

We were very sad to say farewell to Mrs Carol Osborne and Ms Melissa Clancy at the end of 2021. Mrs Osborne retired after making a significant contribution both to the Mathematics Faculty as the Head of Department and as a classroom teacher, as well as the school in general in her role as Director of Professional

Learning. Ms Clancy has been a much valued member of the team, as well as being involved in the Year 7 Integrated Team and as the School’s Social Justice Coordinator.

They both go with our grateful thanks and heartfelt good wishes for the next chapters of their lives. We will miss them.

I would like to thank the Mathematics staff for their dedication, close teamwork and enduring positivity and good humour. They work so hard to ensure that all girls are well supported, challenged and interested in their learning.

Junior Section High DistinctionAnna Ziolkowski DistinctionOlivia You, Elina Degani, Aimee Harrison, Katrina Huang, Alicia Ong, Christiana Vella,Sarah Zammit, Simone Carroll, Elisa Lee, Keenor Sabaa, and Olivia Wieteszka

Intermediate Section DistinctionSophie Hehir and Isabel Armstrong

In Term 3, selected students in Years 7, 8 and 9 participated in the Maths Challenge for Young Australians, with some excellent results. The highlights are as follows:

The Maths Challenge

Mrs Sally Brimfield Head of Mathematics

“It is to the credit of all students and teachers that we were able to continue our regular programs of learning, with a few twists along the way.”

It was fast-paced and lots of fun, with some chocolate prizes to make the competitive juices flow.

MUSIC

At the start of 2021, there was undeniable excitement about the year ahead. After the restrictions of the previous year, students and staff were thrilled to be playing and singing again. Everyone looked forward to reconnecting with each other in music ensembles and working towards upcoming performances. Boarder and House Conductors and Accompanists displayed incredible resilience and determination as they commenced rehearsals outside and while wearing masks, and the school Choir and Symphonic Wind Ensemble moved to larger spaces in the school for rehearsals. Despite this, all ensembles thrived and joyfully anticipated performing live at Music Festival. Additionally, students engaged in the online Open Day preparations with commitment – rehearsing and submitting performances and photos. Our Music Captain, Vivien Li, and Year 12 Music student, Matilda Hardy, even created a “Week in the Life of a Loreto Normanhurst Music student” video to share their passion for music, despite being unable to perform live. After missing their performance evening in 2020, Year 10 Elective Music students presented outstanding solo performances in Term 2 and our Primary School students engaged in more musical opportunities with the introduction of the Primary Voices choir, alongside the Concert Band, Strings and whole-school Choir.

The Music Festival returned to the International Convention Centre, Sydney, and provided an incredible display of hard work, talent and felicity. A diverse range of musical styles were performed

by soloists, including singers, pianists, percussionists and dancers, in addition to a variety of ensembles and student-led choirs. The following students and Houses are to be congratulated for their performances and receiving awards on the evening:

resilience and optimism during this time was outstanding. Students were required to present their Trial and HSC examination performance programs at school under strict COVID-safe guidelines, which impacted their preparation, accompaniments and staging.

Music Festival Winners

House Choir: Mornane House

Accompanist: Monica Teng (Barry)

Conductor: Madeleine Campbell (Mornane)

Spirit Cup: Mulhall House

Term 3 saw a return to online learning and Music students once again demonstrated adaptability with their learning. Year 5 and 6 students engaged in musical challenges, research tasks, presentations and submitted videos of performance. Year 7 and 8 students started their semester of Music online and approached learning about notation, instruments of the orchestra and music in the media with interest, selecting from performance options to complete on asynchronous learning days. Elective and senior Music students continued to focus on musicology, composition and solo performance skills, while completing written examinations online and submitting recorded performances for feedback. Students continued to attend their private music tuition via Zoom and many students experienced great success in completion of AMEB performance examinations throughout the year.

Our Year 12 Music 1, Music 2 and Extension Music students’

Each Year 12 student performed their HSC program exhibiting confidence and a high standard of musicality

The return to learning at school in mid-Term 4 allowed Music students in Years 5 to 12 to resume some practical activities in the classroom, which reignited the joy of engaging in music performance tasks. There is much anticipation for 2022, when staff and students hope to participate in ensembles and live performance once again. We also acknowledge and thank our 2020-21 Music Captain, Vivien Li, for her unwavering passion for music and exceptional leadership during a challenging year. We look forward to the year ahead and anticipate further student growth and engagement in Music.

Ms Sarah Ashton Acting Head of Music

2021 was a year filled with opportunity and growth in PDHPE. While it has also been a challenging year full of uncertainty, the PDHPE staff have been resolute in staying true to our vision of providing meaningful and engaging opportunities for our students. As always, our students rose to the occasion and demonstrated resilience through adversity, engagement with their learning and support of each other.

We started the year celebrating the achievements of the 2020 cohort and their outstanding results. Both our PDHPE and Community and Family Studies cohorts attained outstanding results in the HSC. We congratulated Madeline

Playford who achieved 16th place in NSW in PDHPE in 2020. What an exceptional result! We are continually inspired by Year 12 students and their hard work and dedication to their learning, as well as their initiative in seizing the opportunities offered to them. Our Stage 6 courses continue to deliver meaningful contributions to student learning and our thanks go to the PDHPE staff for their expertise and commitment in supporting their students.

Stage 4 students have developed the knowledge and skills to empower them to make healthy and safe choices. Throughout the year, they examined the impact of key health issues

about themselves, others and the community, and were challenged to think critically about health information that could support their decisions and actions. Students also developed their practical skills in a range of physical activities such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Ball Sports, Team Games and Fitness. Students applied their knowledge from their lessons to a variety of activities that improved their mental, social, emotional and physical health. This couldn’t have come at a better time, after more than a term of online learning!

Year 7 students were lucky enough to take an adventure to Manly Beach. This is always a

highlight in the calendar for the students. They rotated through several activities including surf lifesaving, learning about rips, learning how to stay safe in the water and even showing their surfing skills. Students were also given the opportunity to obtain their senior ‘swim and survive’ in the pool.

In stage 5, students developed the understanding important for building respectful relationships, enhancing personal strength and exploring personal identity to promote their own health. Year 9 students achieved their Bronze Medallion in the pool, where they developed an awareness of unsafe behaviours associated with aquatic environments and demonstrated their plans to respond to emergency situations.

Year 10 students engaged with professional dancers from the Sydney Dance Company to develop their dance appreciation and choreography skills. Both year groups engaged with Consent Labs to learn more about their rights and responsibilities in relationships.

The Physical Activity and Sports Studies elective offered the chance for students to nurture their love of physical activity. Throughout the Year 9 and 10 units, Physical Fitness, Coaching, Technology, Body Systems and Energy, students integrated their theoretical learning and practical lessons. The introduction of project-based learning in Event Management allowed students to learn the intricacies of planning an event and the many benefits of major events. Remote learning didn’t stop us from being physically active, as students enjoyed the opportunity to maintain their own physical fitness program in a variety of ways.

Students in Years 9-12 Dance have studied a variety of interesting topics in 2021 while developing their choreographic, analytical and technical skills. These included Aboriginal Dance, Musical Theatre, Dance Appreciation, Dance Film, Composition and Safe Dance Practise. In Terms 1 and 2, students learned from guest choreographers as part of the various dance workshop

incursions. These choreographers are specialists in their area of dance and challenged our students in musical theatre and contemporary dance.

We celebrated PDHPE Week, a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of the PDHPE curriculum and its influence on the learning and development of children. Students and staff participated in activities including creating a healthy lunch box, going on a long walk, cooking a healthy meal, creating a ninja warrior course, participating in Tutor Group Trivia and participating in the plank challenge. We also promoted the 2021 Paralympic Games which saw athletes achieve great results for Australia.

2021 has been a year that has provided challenges and opportunities in PDHPE. We learned not to take things for granted and to value the opportunity to learn in new ways.

Mrs Alexandra Kolding Acting Head of PDHPE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Loreto Normanhurst has seen another year of unpredictability, but through it all students and teachers came together driven by their innate desire to learn and be guided by our Loreto values. It is only fitting that our ‘value in focus,’ Felicity, was the shining light for the year. Even through the difficulties, our staff and students found a sense of hope and joy in the virtual learning classroom that became the routine in Term 3 and part of Term 4.

Our year started off like any other. We were greeted by the smiling faces of our students who, like their teachers, were eager to embark on new and exciting journeys of religious education, faith-building and self-discovery. Terms 3 and 4 saw us build upon our established best learning practices from 2020 during remote online learning. Our students continued to follow their class timetable, taking breaks in between classes for the opportunity to move away from screens. This year, we also saw the integration of asynchronous learning days during which students worked at their own pace and engaged in classroom activities that focused on their spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing. At the mid-way point of Term 4, we gathered in person once again and celebrated the small, felicitous things in life.

Stage 5 Religious Education facilitates the development of students’ knowledge of the Catholic faith. The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) was converted into a hub where students explored the pre1962 context for our unit ‘Unity and Disunity: A New Millennium.’

Our students were surrounded by diary entries, photographs, and key testimonies from Loreto Sisters, who were firsthand witnesses

of the impact of Vatican II on the Catholic Church. Year 9, during remote learning, also had many exciting opportunities for creativity.

In the unit ‘Jerusalem: A Holy Place,’ they investigated the importance and sacredness of Jerusalem for adherents of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. After many weeks of learning and researching, they enjoyed creating hummus on their asynchronous learning day, a dish that connects Middle Eastern peoples. Students loved being able to compare recipes from the different faiths and seeing how ingredients in their own pantries can combine to make a delicious dip for the whole family.

Stage 4 allows students to engross themselves in units that allow for self-growth and religious faith development. In Term 2, Year 8 learned about core gospel values

like honesty, justice and faith. Students were then asked to retell a gospel story in groups, creating scripts and filming them for their assessment task. In their ‘Religion and the Arts’ unit, students created an artwork incorporating their understanding of a Catholic belief. Clay sculptures, paintings, digital artworks and sketches were among some of the fantastic modes of art our students used to reflect on this unit.

The wisdom of Mary Ward has always been and will continue to be the driving force behind what we strive for here at Loreto. In our unit ‘Mary Ward,’ Year 8 students wrote letters to Mary Ward in lemon juice, just like she did to her companions. The girls were very excited to complete this activity as this allowed them to imagine what life would have been like for

Staff Achievements

Like our students, this year we also saw staff members attain great achievements, a testament to their ongoing pursuit of excellence in teaching. I would like to congratulate Mrs Alisha Thorburn on her successful Experienced Teacher accreditation. I also formally acknowledge the members of the RE Department who reached significant milestones in their service to the Loreto community:

5 years of service

Mr Jason Currao Mrs Jennifer Skelly Mrs Katerina Beroukas

10 years of service

Mrs Joanne Kachel

25 years of service

Mrs Mary Anne De Mattia

All of these teachers have had an immense impact on the lives of students at Loreto Normanhurst. They exude great enthusiasm, knowledge and kindness in their teaching practice and embody what it means to be a Religious Education teacher at Loreto.

Mary Ward and the challenging nature of writing secret letters.

Year 7 students throughout this year were introduced to essential figures who have made an extensive impact on Catholicism. Students showcased their knowledge by developing an innovative and exciting podcast. Additionally, learning about world religions is something that all Year 7 students look forward to. Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam are the four core faiths which Year 7 immerse in. Due to restrictions, students were unable to visit important sites or the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), however, they were able to digitally connect with the resources instead.

I would like to congratulate Mrs Dominica Hodgetts on the birth of her daughter, and wish her success as she continues her maternity leave at the beginning of 2022. I welcome back Mrs Katerina Beroukas from her maternity leave and know the students will welcome her back with great joy and anticipation.

I wish the very best to Mrs Heidi Holt and Mr Timothy Lennon who are leaving the Loreto Normanhurst community this year. Mrs Holt has contributed a great deal of dedication and knowledge to the RE department and I wish her success in the future. Mr Lennon has been a part of the Loreto community for 13 years and has had an immense role in the development and sustained success of Stage 5 and 6 Aboriginal Studies, Stage 4 and 5 Religious Education and Stage 6 Studies of Religion. He also held many different roles during his time at Loreto including Dean of Mission and Lead ICT Integrator.I wish him the best as he embarks on new opportunities in 2022.

We also express our gratitude to all RE staff who have greatly assisted us throughout the year.

Ms Jessica Koppman Acting Head of Religious Education

Mr Jason Currao Head of Religious Education

“Completing the end of our Year 12 course in remote learning was a challenge. Unable to collaborate in the way we were used to and having to understand new content without face-to-face interaction with our teachers made what already is an academically hard year that much more difficult. However, online learning truly highlighted the immense efforts and capabilities of our teachers who kept us motivated and energised, prioritised our wellbeing and thought creatively about new methods of learning for the thirteen weeks of lockdown. Overall, although remote learning was a challenge, I made some of my fondest memories in Zoom breakout rooms and have been equipped with new problem-solving skills that will be necessary for the world beyond school.”

Sally Kearins, Year

“Although remote learning may have been challenging in certain aspects, it was pleasing that students were appreciative of family and friends and acted with kindness, highlighting Mary Ward’s words of wisdom, “act not out of fear but solely from love”. The Jerusalem Topic was a highlight for the Year 9 students and myself; we enjoyed engaging with other monotheistic faiths such as Islam and Judaism, highlighting what a sacred place Jerusalem is.”

Mrs Heidi Holt Religious Education Teacher

Aboriginal Studies

This year, Aboriginal Studies students presented another very successful exhibition of their major works at the HSC showcase evening. Although, the HSC showcase was virtual, many of the students’ works were able to be admired online. This group of students undoubtedly faced challenges when completing their major works, including being unable to discuss their final project in person with their teacher, but nevertheless they should be proud of their efforts and their meaningful, thoughtprovoking pieces.

HSC Major Works

Annie Swanson

Bethany Conlon

Charlotte Black

Ella Dwyer

Lily Hudson

The Aboriginal Studies Major Work is a great way for our students to explore different areas, including their own Indigenous Australian communities. Working in collaboration with Indigenous Australians highlights the monumental role of First Nations voices and stories and how education can be a catalyst for change, growth and connectedness.

When the school introduced the Indigenous Boarding scholarships, I proposed to the Director of Learning that we offer Aboriginal Studies in Stage 6. It has been

my absolute pleasure sharing my love of Aboriginal Culture with all my students. Having Aboriginal students in the classroom has brought the subject to life for me and all the students, and I considered myself truly blessed to have had this opportunity. The Major Project has been the part I have enjoyed the most; sharing the student’s journey of discovery and hearing about all the amazing Aboriginal people the girls have worked with.

Mr Timothy Lennon Aboriginal Studies Teacher

Because of Her We Can (song)

Am I Aboriginal (investigation of Aboriginal heritage)

Aboriginal Centered Loreto Boarding House (architectural design)

The Yarrabah Experience (information booklet)

The Truth behind Jan 26 (investigation of the controversies surrounding January 26)

Ruby Booth

Proposal for Annual Indigenous Round at Loreto Normanhurst Scarlett Crimmins Rebound Dharawal (wellbeing camp)

Shayarnee Burns First Nations Youth Festival

Xanthe Althofer Sacred Songlines (website)

Year 11 Excursion to Kuring-Gai Chase

National Park with Uncle Laurie

As the first class to ever study Year 10 Aboriginal Studies [Stage 5 Aboriginal Studies was introduced in 2021], we got to experience our learning in a new and exciting way. Throughout this year we studied how the portrayal of Aboriginal peoples in the media has changed greatly throughout the years and discussed how perspectives and use of language has also adapted. Indigenous portrayal in television such as NITV (National Indigenous Television) and introducing Indigenous characters into children’s shows allows for First Nations voices to be heard and acknowledged. Additionally, learning about Aboriginal Visual Art, including the diversity of Aboriginal art forms and the use of art to tell stories and connect to the Dreaming, allowed for a deeper education for me in Aboriginal spirituality. We also studied Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in sport, the significance of sport to Australian communities and the different barriers for Aboriginal Australians in sport. Studying the Tent Embassy located in Canberra and how it has contributed to Aboriginal rights in Australia was a highlight for us, as it incorporated our knowledge of Human Rights and more specifically selfdetermination. Towards the end of the year, we learnt Aboriginal weaving techniques thanks to Shaylee Kelly (Barkindji student currently in Year 11) and we made a series of bracelets next to the Indigenous garden by the DRC.

Holly Keir, Poppy Wayland Stevens & Saskia Chapman Year 10 Aboriginal Studies students

SCIENCE

With a global pandemic changing the way we conduct our daily lives and the urgent call for a cooperative approach to the climate crisis, the Science faculty remained committed to facilitating lessons that were accurate, valid and reliable starting points for deciphering the masses of available information. This has seen our students embrace every aspect of their learning in Science.

The first semester was an exciting one, with experiments and ‘depth studies’ conducted across all stages, taking on an assessment format for senior subjects.

The Future Project

The Future Project Senior Internship is an extra-curricular opportunity at The King’s School, where we got to work with scientists and like minded peers in a stateof-the-art laboratory space, to brainstorm and formulate solutions to scientific problems. This year, we collaborated with scientists from two companies: Quantal Bioscience and Algatex. Quantal Bioscience was focused on microbiology and how to reduce the impact of pathogens on agricultural practices. Algatex’s aim is to create eco-friendly dyes out of algae to support a sustainable fashion industry. This opportunity was a great way to meet people who are also passionate about Science and learning. It was a hands-on experience – we got to work in the labs at Kings and analyse

These ‘depth studies’ enabled the students to delve deeper into chosen topics that were relevant and interesting to them. The inaugural ‘Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary’ at Calga with Year 7 focused on biodiversity, with many opportunities to meet rescued and rehabilitated animals.

The second semester was redesigned for learning and experimenting at home, with sundial creations, density columns and the opportunity to observe ecosystems within their urban or rural environment. With many changes occurring in the second semester, the students grew in their independence while

DNA! We also got to go on excursions and to Western Sydney University to collect samples and learn from professionals. It built our confidence in talking about science and presenting pitches for proposals of our projects, and was also great for non-sciencerelated learning, as we weren’t limited to biology or chemistry. Some people made an app, did logistics, planned transportation and designed drones.

maintaining their connection with their teachers and classmates.

National Science Week 2021 was held during August and the theme was ‘Food: Different by Design’. This honoured the United Nations International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. Loreto Normanhurst celebrated as a school with a variety of online activities, including students and staff submitting photos of their edible produce gardens.

Mrs Simone Bryant Head of Science

Thank you to the Loreto Normanhurst Science Faculty and The King’s School for allowing us this opportunity in STEM; it opened our eyes to real-life science and we enjoyed the many connections and discoveries made along the way.

If you want to see more, check out The Future Project on Facebook Chloe, Kate, Sarah & Alice Senior Interns

“Never before has scientific literacy and knowledge been so important and relevant.”

The voices of our scientists:

“The best topic we learnt about in Science this year was the universe. I found it so interesting learning about how our universe was created billions of years ago. The lessons were well planned out making learning the topic so much easier. Through this topic I learnt a lot about how science was a big contribution to our universe. I was so amazed learning about the planets, the universe, black holes. I loved learning about the history of ice ages up to the first living organism.”

“My favourite Science lesson this year was ‘Continental Drift’ because it was so interesting to see how much the earth has changed and is still changing.”

“My favourite Science lesson this year was dissecting a fish and identifying different parts of its body. The best thing I learnt this year was about the different cultural stories involving space. I have loved Science this year because of all the new ideas I learnt and seeing them in action.”

Deloughery, Year 7

“I have loved Science this year as we were able to learn and evaluate the Aboriginal land management strategies and methods that were practiced for many years. It was a very informative topic as I was able to have a better understanding of the importance and rich influence these cultural practices have on our cherished land, as well as the ecological impacts it has had on the way we live and appreciate the land around us. Overall, Science this year has allowed us to connect with the land culturally as well as scientifically and I am very thankful to have learnt this topic.”

Tahlia Moses, Year 9

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Ashlee Kim, Year 9

Sophie Critchlow, Year 9

“The resilience of the HSC Biology class of 2021 will never be forgotten. My class just kept on working and adjusting to the ever-constant changes. Their motivation and support of each other was admirable. The joy of seeing them face to face, on site, clapping will never be forgotten”.

Simone Turkovic, Teacher of Biology & Science

“My favourite part of Science this year was learning about the universe. Although it’s daunting to know that there are parts of the universe that we’ll never truly understand or discover in our lifetime, I loved to think of the theories and ideas behind our world.”

“My favourite Science lesson this year was when we looked as cells using microscopes. We looked through a microscope at different objects including our own hair. It was really fun because we could see what cells actually looked like.”

Hunt, Year 7

“Science has been one of the most interesting and productive subjects this year. The practical activities we do every lesson always make me wonder and think really deeply and be super excited.”

Amber Wang, Year 7

Jane Dobeson, Year 9

Isabella

Agricultural Technology

2021 has been a productive third year for the teaching and learning of Agriculture at Loreto. The Stage 5 course brings together a range of different areas such as sustainability, ethics, marketing and management. Year 10 students studied Mushroom Production, Lamb Production and Hydroponic Production. Year 9 engaged with Vegetable Production, Egg Production and Sugarcane Production.

During National Science Week, Year 10 Agriculture students participated in a range of online workshops hosted by the University of Sydney. This event allowed students to engage with different career opportunities and to consider the value of agricultural and scientific research in meeting increasing demands for sustainable food and fibre production coupled with the challenges of a changing climate.

Over the remote learning period, students performed a range of practical activities at home. This included designing a vegetable garden, collecting and identifying grasses and weeds, and drying pasture species to calculate the dry matter percentage. Over Zoom, students engaged in a range of activities including a debate over the ethics of mulesing, working in groups to find solutions to erosion and researching the effects of sugarcane production on the Great Barrier Reef.

“Agriculture has been an engaging and interesting subject. The mix between practical and theory work keeps you actively engaged and constant hands-on activities have helped me to understand the courses topics while making the experience enjoyable. The theory work has been fascinating as we learn about all different aspects of some of Australia’s highest grossing industries. Overall, this course has taught me valuable skills which I will continue to use in my senior years.”

“Overall, I found the course to be an interesting way to learn about what happens to food before it goes on our grocery shelves, and about the role our own awareness of agricultural production has on the future of the industry. It was also eye-opening to discover the variety of careers available in the agriculture industry; not just with the typically known jobs of animal husbandry and farming, but also other STEM-based careers. Notable highlights I enjoyed in Agriculture were the practicals at the Ag plot, where we got to apply our learning in interesting practical activities outside of a typical classroom.”

Elizabeth Carroll, Year 10

“During Agriculture this year, I loved the practical element of going down to the plot and seeing the progress made by things I’ve planted. I also love taking care of the chickens each practical lesson.”

Franziska Wegner, Year 9

Young Yoon Oh, Year 10

SOCIAL SCIENCES

2021 was one of the most challenging years with the gradual creep of COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the world, but as Social Scientists are real-world thinkers, we weathered the storm with much tenacity.

We welcomed Mrs. Stanger back from her maternity leave and were fortunate to have a sense of ‘normalcy’ in the first semester, allowing for a range of experiential learning across the year groups.

Year 7 Geography students experienced the magnificent heights of the Blue Mountains as an important landform through a nature walk. They learned about the importance of the interconnections and liveability of this landscape for Indigenous communities.

The Year 8 Geography students had an exciting experience at Taronga Zoo learning about the sustainable use of recycled water in the animal exhibits for their Water in the World topic. They also gained insight into the human impact on the ecological

balance through excessive palm oil deforestation, which is endangering Sumatran tigers, as well as sustainable practices like use of MSC-certified seafood and waste management.

Legal Studies students had a range of exciting experiences!

In March, officers from the Australian Federal Police ran workshops for Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies classes using real case studies and a Kahoot quiz. This partnership with the Australian Federal Police enhanced student understanding of the role of law enforcement agencies and international crime. This was followed by an excursion to the Supreme Court of NSW, where they witnessed trial procedures for indictable offences. Through an incursion from an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission representative, students also learned about the role of the consumer watchdog in protecting consumer rights.

Year 10 Commerce students learned about the functioning of the government and the courts through a range of role plays on their excursion to the NSW Parliament and the Justice and Police Museum. It is safe to say that some students felt quite inspired, so we may have some budding politicians and lawyers!

The Year 11 Business Studies students explored marketing and branding strategies used by Taronga Zoo to reach their target market by participating in their workshop ‘It’s a Zoo Business.’

It was not long before COVID-19 came ashore, resulting in a whole term of online teaching. The consequent uncertainty and rapidness of the changes tested the resilience and adaptability of

the Social Science faculty, but the great team effort ensured that student learning was not impeded. Only the delivery was different! One activity during the lockdown in Term 3 was undertaken by the Year 10 Geography students, who honed their photographic skills to denote environmental change in their neighbourhood. The economic impact of the pandemic was analysed by the Economics students during a Zoom seminar by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Year 9 Geography students worked on the Oceanography project that entailed an investigative study and action initiatives to conserve the ocean environment.

2021 was certainly a year of challenges that gave rise to innovative pedagogy for the Social Sciences faculty.

Mrs Gauri

Head of Social Sciences

Gupta

“It is safe to say that some students felt quite inspired, so we may have some budding politicians and lawyers!”

TECHNOLOGICAL & APPLIED STUDIES (TAS)

Supporting the continuation of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult, especially when faced with the additional challenges of teaching a practical subject online. However, a challenge is something that the TAS faculty thrives on.

Teachers provided students with the necessary skills using the features of Zoom, and then gave them the opportunity to move away from their screens and put the skills

they had learned into practice.

As a result, students drew inspiration from the environment around them, found new ways to use materials that they could locate at home for design ideas and sorted through the pantry on a Thursday asynchronous lesson.

Mr Jason Currao Acting Dean of Learning & Acting Head of TAS

The Class of 2021 in TAS

The HSC Showcase was an extremely honourable experience for our Year 12 Design and Technology, and Textiles and Design students. Although students faced many obstacles due to COVID-19, including the inability to attend school to access many of their resources, they learned that in design, the planning and process is just as important as the final product. I am extremely proud of the constant perseverance and resilience of each student and thank Mr Anthony Horth, Mrs Jenelle Minto and Miss Elizabeth Williams for their commitment and dedication in supporting these students.

These Major Works were displayed in the gymnasium for their peers to view, and each student should be very proud of their achievements. We commend the following students for their HSC Major Works:

Textiles & Design

Neana Bonaccordo

Jemima Davison

Corset and Skirt inspired by the Butterfly Foundation

Corset and Skirt inspired by the Great Barrier Reef

Claire Evans Robe a la Francais inspired by Marie Antoinette

Zoey Hartshorne Patchwork Princess Coat inspired to create awareness of the Orangutan Project

Michaela Iuliano

Tilly Rose Keogh

Dress for Fashions on the Field inspired by Monet

Corset and Skirt inspired by 1920s embellishment and architecture

Chanelle Kong Haute Couture gown & traditional jeogori inspired by Chanel & Dior Vivien Li Corset, Skirt and PVC Overskirt inspired by the landscape and architecture of Gardens by the Bay

Erin O’Brien

Design & Technology

Claudia Anderson

Bethany Conlon

The Beta Bed homeless shelter

Culturally appropriate school desk

Juliette Denny Table to enhance children’s learning

Ella Dwyer Book to raise awareness of women’s issues in PNG

Genevieve Hadwen

Hallebeth Jones

Teighan Locke

Jodhi Merhi

Lucy Perosin

Interior Design of children’s visiting area in hospitals

Custom van life fit out

Adjustable height multi-use table

Colour therapy lamp with customising app

Folder to prevent “Teck Neck”

Georgia Robertson Portable aquaponics unit

A range of bags inspired by Australian native flora

Scarlett O’Kane Corset and headpiece inspired by Dion Lee to create awareness of the Breast Cancer Angels

Sophie Roche

Corset and skirt inspired by Giambattista Valli to create awareness of breast cancer

Laura Rushe

Tailored jacket inspired by the melting polar ice caps

Veronica Vella Gown designed to be worn for an opera performance

Anabel Waldock

Bodice, cape & culottes designed to be worn during a magic show

Abbey Williamson Wall hanging inspired by the landscape of Menindee Lakes

Lauren Withnell Blouse and skirt inspired by the Nymphenburg Palace

STUDENT WORK

In the Year 8 Engineered Systems unit, students took on the role of an engineer and graphic designer to produce a working pinball machine complete with flipper mechanism, unique theme and 3D printed obstacles.

Year 9 students designed and created throw cushions for their bedrooms based on a chosen source of inspiration. They needed to include a minimum of 2 surface embellishments such as beading, sequins, hand embroidery, applique and tie dye.

Year 9 Textiles Technology students designed a children’s costume for a dress-up birthday party with the theme ‘Superheroes,’ providing creative titles and labelling all functional and aesthetic features.

The Year 10 Textiles Technology Embroidery Challenge saw students develop a hand-embroidered Textile Art piece based on the theme ‘the Beauty of Nature.’ They could choose to use a purchased kit to help them get started, or they could use materials found at home during online learning for this task.

Year 10 Textiles Technology students had to design a back and front view for an Australian uniform which could be worn by a female athlete to the opening ceremony of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

The Food Service and Catering task required Year 10 Food Technology students to design their own restaurant space, complete with a 3-course menu. Students produced the theme, decor, menu style and cooked a dish from their menu. Unit 2 on Food Trends saw students work collaboratively with a set list of ingredients to produce a dinner box, complete with a menu card and a cooked example of the meal.

For Task 1 in Year 11 Design and Technology, students researched an Australian designer in a field of interest and produced a magazine article that was communicated with graphic design software Adobe Indesign. Their Task 2 Open Design Project gave students the brief to choose an event from a ticketing website to design and produce a product for this event. This could be in the form of a prop to be used, marketing for the event or another element of the event.

For their Preliminary Textiles Project, Year 11 Textiles and Design students designed and created a nonapparel backpack reflecting either ‘The Great Barrier Reef’ or ‘Outer Space.’ Construction techniques included press studs, adjustable straps, linings, pockets and topstitched seams. Decorative techniques included machine applique, free machine embroidery, angelina fibres, macrame and patchwork.

On their Service Day, Year 11 Hospitality students created a total of 12 dishes over a full day in the kitchen. This day allowed them to experience what it would be like to work in Hospitality and assisted them in developing skills in teamwork, producing dishes using various methods of cookery, knowledge on appetisers and salads and working within time constraints.

“I was able to participate in a full day in the kitchen for our Service Day, where I served more than 12 dishes to 48 people. It was a fun day and a great way to experience what it is actually like in a Hospitality kitchen.”

Rosie Vaughan, Year 11 Hospitality

“This year, I loved creating my cushion in Textiles as I could design an item that reflected themes that interested me, and I could express my creativity through bringing a sketch to life. I learnt many skills through this project, which I know will be extremely useful in the future, and I can’t wait to see what else I can design using my knowledge.”

Emeline Johnson, Year 9 Textiles Technology

“This year, I have enjoyed learning new textiles skills, making our cushions and designing our skirts and superhero costumes. I have especially enjoyed learning hand embroidery and designing all our projects that we have completed this year.”

STUDIES

Zoe Chan, Year 9 Textiles Technology

Congratulations in TAS

Congratulations to the current students and alumnae of TAS:

Jodhi Merhi, for being nominated for Shape 2021, the Design and Technology HSC showcase

Chanelle Kong, for being nominated for Shape 2021 and selected for inclusion in TexStyle, the Textiles and Design HSC showcase

Peyton Henderson, for receiving a Resilience and Effort in Work Placement Award. This award was presented by the Skills Engineer, Loreto’s workplace provider.

All Year 12 Hospitality students, for attaining their Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.

Anika Bharadwaj (’20), for receiving one of only five awards presented to students of the 2020 TexStyle exhibition; the inaugural E&M Greenfield Prize to assist her as she continues with her study of Fashion and Textile Design.

I also take this opportunity to congratulate Ms Lily Whitton as she takes maternity leave in 2021 and thank Christopher Woldhuis and Anthony Horth for their constant loyalty and dedication in the TAS team and wish them success as they embark on new opportunities. I would also like to thank Mitchell Blackburn for his dedication to the department in 2021.

VISUAL ARTS

How do you teach Visual Arts through a screen and with no materials? Well, let me tell you... it takes a village.

Teaching a practical subject through a screen has been a very challenging experience for the students and staff in Visual Arts. The prospect of teaching Visual Arts on a screen with no materials was even more challenging.

While we can look at artworks on screens and tour museums in a virtual space, this is really only satisfactory when the artwork is completed. For the work in process, however, it is more difficult.

It was via contactless collection that we were to get the material to the girls. Parents came and picked up the bags of materials from the Slip Road, so lovingly for their daughters. 10 kilogram bags of clay, utensils, and clay boards were distributed for Year 11, 6 kg

bags of clay for Year 9, 1 metre wide painting boards for Year 10 and canvases in a calico bag filled with paint sets and brushes. This was all coordinated by the great Visual Arts team.

We changed the programs, collected the materials, and the girls had the most wonderful response to what we offered. They showed their grit, creativity, and intelligence, but most importantly their perseverance;

the quality that makes someone keep trying and stay with it even when they can’t quite get the process or see on the screen what the surface is meant to look like. In their makeshift home studios, our students tried everything, worked it out and found their practice, producing incredible artworks as a result.

The art teachers Ms Kozakiewicz and Mrs Langley both did an extraordinary job of teaching the girls, presenting the knowledge the girls could access to build their skills. Our Visual Arts Assistant Olivia Arnold was magnificent as the only VA staff member on site to manage things during lockdown. I am so incredibly grateful for the contributions from everyone.

Mrs Monica Boardman Head of Visual Arts

“Visual Arts has been a fabulous opportunity for me to step back from my other subjects, providing a creative release. Visual Arts is constantly challenging me in the way I see the world and has helped me to grow so much as a person. The ideas and unique creative thinking encompassed in this subject have underpinned the way I approach my other subjects. During COVID, I was faced with numerous challenges, having to adapt to working creatively outside our normal art space, with limited materials and without immediate feedback. However, it was this experience which made me reflect on how I value the subject, as it was through doing art in lockdown that I escaped from being on my laptop and immersed myself in creative thinking, so much so that I would completely lose track of time! This subject has always meant such a great deal to me and after watching so many girls over the years complete their Year 12 Bodies of Work, I am so thrilled for it to be my turn.”

Charlotte Saliba, Year 11

“In their makeshift home studios, our students tried everything, worked it out and found their practice, producing incredible artworks as a result.”

Congratulations to the Year 12 students who were nominated for ARTEXPRESS, the HSC Visual Arts showcase for 2021.

YEAR 7 INTEGRATED LEARNING

Year 7 threw themselves into a year of learning and discovery in Integrated Learning. At the end of the year, students summed up their experiences in a 30-second rap covering their highlights and challenges. Enjoy these excerpts from two of our Year 7 Integrated students.

Year 7 was fun but now it’s done, So let me tell you about the things we do. Everyone started the year nervous with fear, But now we are here at the end of the year. We started term 3 with remote learning. Thinking about it now, my stomach is churning. Can’t wait for Year 8, I think it’s gonna be great, hopefully with all my mates.

Camp was the start of our Year 7 journey, And unfortunately, it wasn’t very sturdy.

Athletics Carnival came running by, And some of us could jump very high. Next was Music Fest and it was a show,

Before we were all locked up in iso. Staring at our face on the screen on Zoom, Waiting to be put in a ‘breakout room.’ Tomorrow, we will jump in the pool, Earning points for our Houses at school.

YEAR 8 INTEGRATED LEARNING

I have really enjoyed Year 8 and all the opportunities that came with it. Year 8 Camp was a great experience and really fostered a sense of connection between us as a cohort while also allowing us all to step outside of our comfort zones. I love the greater amount of freedom we received this year and have found it really pushed us each to grow into strong, independent women.

Year 8 Maye student

I have thoroughly enjoyed Year 8 Integrated this year and the various topics we’ve discussed. I have learnt many skills during these lessons including developing my problem-solving skills during the Rube Goldberg unit which consisted of creating a machine to undergo a particular function. The United Nations topic was my favourite as I enjoyed learning about how to become a global citizen and the debate was a lot of fun. Overall, I have learnt many useful skills for the future and really enjoyed learning about a wide range of topics.

Year 8 Maye student

This year has been a year to remember. Year 8 Camp helped us to create new friendships within our year group and we experienced things that we have never done before. This included camping overnight in a tent, mountain bike riding and a high ropes course. During Integrated, we also studied a colonisation unit which taught us about colonisation from the perspective of First Nations Australians. I learned aspects of the culture that I never knew. Although remote learning was hard, our year group was able to unite and complete a Minecraft world that replicated a new design for Cockatoo Island. This year has been a great year that tops my first few years at Loreto Normanhurst.

Year 8 Ward student

2021 has been a very tumultuous year. The entire Year 8 cohort and wider school community had to endure online learning, and what seemed like endless lockdowns with limited social interaction. However, coming back to school for the remainder of the year felt like being welcomed back into such a warm place. Year 8 has had many highlights too, from going on camp, growing friendships, some of us experiencing Music Festival for the first time ever, participating in inter-House community events, and engaging in academic, leadership and extracurricular opportunities. The support of our advisors and tutors was a constant network of reliance for all of us. Despite the circumstances and challenges, our advisors still fostered an inclusive environment and created an at-home Integrated course where we re-designed an eco-friendly community facility for Cockatoo Island. The pastoral house system played an integral role in our community interaction, enabling us to still communicate with others, and have a seamless transition back to school onsite. Overall, Year 8 provided ample opportunities through which I have learnt a multitude of life lessons that I know I’ll integrate into my future.

Year 8 Kuring-gai student

YEAR 9 SONGLINES

In 2021, Year 9 enjoyed their Songlines Experience onsite and on the Upper Colo. There was lots of courage, cooperation and mud!

This year has been challenging and Year 9 were looking forward to stepping outside of their comfort zone and building relationships with their peers during the Year 9 Experience. Day 1 saw the grade embark on a journey to the Upper Colo where they were physically challenged; many conquered their fear of heights, others came back more mud than human, and everyone had a grin on their face. The defining characteristics of the day were everyone having a go and encouraging one another.

Day 2 was back at school, and students honed their teamwork and communication skills through a series of Survivor and Lego activities. Brains often won out over brawn, but all students combined to create a relaxed and excited atmosphere. Gifting the Lego used in the challenges to Heart Kids was a way that students could be “a person for others”.

During final reflections students described the experience as “fun”, “memorable”, “eye-opening” and a “challenge”. Year 9 certainly all slept well following these full-on days.

Mr Victor McGee Immersions Coordinator

“There was lots of courage, cooperation and mud!”

YEAR 10 INTEGRATED LEARNING

The four topics we focused on this year were the circular economy, financial literacy, building a social enterprise, and food insecurity. These topics developed in us a stronger sense of citizenship and interrelation to our community, and allowed for different perspectives on the world while encouraging collaboration and teamwork. These skills built the foundation for SPRINT Week which Year 10 participated in during Term 4.

SPRINT Week is a teamwork based problem-solving program. As a group we aimed to use ‘10X’ thinking to come up with innovative and creative solutions, addressing the different problems put forward to us by our subject matter experts. We were able to solve problems for companies such as Google, Netflix, Westfield, Universal Music Australia and more. Throughout the year, Year 10 was challenged to think outside the square and provided with opportunities to extend our thinking.

Zoe Clubb, Lara Granelli, & Sophie McKenna, Year 10

The Integrated curriculum is centred on developing learning skills and increasing awareness about justice.

Year 10 SPRINT Week 2021

SPRINT Week 2021 was a huge success! Based on the Google Ventures design methodology, Year 10 were tasked with finding a solution to a real problem faced by a business or organisation within five days in groups of five or six. Groups worked with Google, Too Good Co, The Pyjama Foundation, Guzman y Gomez, Netflix, GoForFit and some even worked to solve a Loreto-based problem.

of the problem and to develop our solution in preparation for our pitch on the final day. At the end of the week, every group presented their solution to their subject matter experts, as well as peers and teachers. Although a few groups were assigned with the same problem, all groups had tackled the challenge in unique and various ways.

SPRINT Week was filled

clients outside of the normal school curriculum.

It provided us with the chance to apply and further build on our skills outside of the classroom.

A massive thank you to Ms Green for the week’s coordination and to all involved with the organisation of the week. Thanks to all the businesses, social enterprises and organisations who gave us

CAREERS

We would like to acknowledge the resilience of our 2021 Year 12 students, who, despite two disrupted senior school years, managed to achieve excellent results, with many of our students being accepted to the university of their choice prior to sitting their HSC.

Loreto Normanhurst Careers was contacted for some amazing opportunities for our students this year. We were chosen to be a ‘Next Generation School’ by Charles Sturt University and our students were offered two amazing sponsorship opportunities.

Careers were also delighted to be contacted by Australian Catholic University, who asked one of our students to represent Loreto

Congratulations to...

Normanhurst and meet virtually with his Holy Father Pope Francis. Congratulations to Clare Stevenson in Year 11, who represented Loreto beautifully, speaking about her aspirations for the future and community service activities.

Our ‘LN Careers Week’ was held in April. As part of this week, we invited the University of Tasmania’s student ambulance. A large group of students gathered for a demonstration of an ambulance, the equipment needed and to experience a ‘day in the life’ of a trainee paramedic.

We also held a ‘Becoming a Doctor’ Careers market, where we invited all universities offering medical programs to speak with our LN students.

A new program for 2021 included our ‘Year 11 Career exploration morning.’

Students had the opportunity to meet with panellists from different career paths such as lawyers, nurses, a TV producer, Australian Defence Force, Traineeships, marketing professionals, scientists, representatives from the finance & business sectors, psychologists, social workers and many more. Students felt the morning opened their eyes to opportunities they may not have considered.

Alexi Kayes & Ms Katrina Smith Careers Advisors

Victoria Elliot, Class of 2021, who received a $10,000 scholarship from Charles Sturt to study Physiotherapy. Upon receiving this scholarship, Victoria wrote to Careers:

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for providing me with this scholarship. You have no idea how much it means to myself and my family. Thank you so much for all your continuous support over the past two years; you both have encouraged me to chase my dream of being a physio and I’m so grateful for that.”

Alice Kevans received a $1,000 cash prize from CSU for The Next Generation Excellence Scholarship. This merit-based award goes to one high achieving Year 11 student who has demonstrated a contribution to creating a world worth living in.

2021 proved to be another year of surprises, adaptability and flexibility for the Careers team and our students!

Ms

Community Reimagined: Learning from home

MUSIC FESTIVAL

How true is the above statement! Music Festival, a highlight of the school year, is a testament to the care and investment the school places in our holistic education. And what an investment it is! It is an experience one can only truly comprehend if they have witnessed it firsthand: a night of pure celebration and amazing musical ability. I don’t know of any other school that invests so inclusively in its students, with every single girl performing in a student-led choir in front of thousands of people.

Music Festival is an investment in teaching us resilience, perseverance and agility. As

Mornane Conductor for 2021, I knew I had my work cut out for me battling COVID-19 restrictions. COVID rehearsals consisted of masks, social distancing and sometimes a keyboard in the outdoors. This made the first couple weeks of rehearsals in Term 4 2020 extraordinarily hard, especially since I couldn’t tell if any mouths were moving! Although it took a while for us to get into the swing of it, we eventually found our rhythm. With the help of our amazing accompanist Catherine Sun (Year 8), Mornane was able to learn ‘High Hopes’ by Panic at the Disco very quickly.

Music Festival is an investment in teaching us to be creative, to

celebrate, to be proud and to learn from our challenges. With the theme for 2021 being “Illumination of the Heart”, I knew Mornane’s song needed to represent the joy that music ignites within us. I incorporated this through adding a ‘stomp and clap’ during the song and encouraging Mornane to dance. Trying to get Mornane to bend their knees and groove was truly hilarious but worth it in the end. My main goal was to enable my fellow Mornanians to have fun and enjoy their time onstage.

On the night, the smiles on their faces were evidence that every girl enjoyed themselves.

Music Festival is an investment in the School’s commitment to

collaboration and inclusivity. One music lesson, I had the crazy idea to turn around and encourage audience participation during Mornane’s performance. I asked the Acting Head of Music, Ms Ashton, if it had ever been done before and when she said no, I knew that it had to be done. I have never been so proud of the way Mornane came together, with

a special thanks to Mrs Prees, our Head of House. Overall, the night was my favourite memory from my time at Loreto (so far) and winning Best Conductor and Best Choir was just an added bonus. Music Festival is a shining example of the school investing in what it cares about. The commitment and work involved over many months is immense. I know that I speak for

everyone in saying a huge thank you to Ms Ugonotti, the Music and Drama departments, all the teachers, support crews, parents and supporters. From every single girl, thank you for investing in us.

Madeleine Campbell Year 11 Mornane House Conductor

“This is important. We invest in the things we care about. I’ll say it again - We invest in the things we care about.”

Iain Hoy, Head of Performing Arts, Tara Anglican School for Girls - Adjudicator, Loreto

Normanhurst

Music Festival 2021

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENT PROGRAM

Connection to Place...

The place I feel most safe and connected to is when we go up to Avoca beach for the holidays.

The air is fresh with the smell of the sea salt making your nose tingle. I see the bright yellow sand glistening in the sunlight and the crystal clear blue waves turning foamy as they reach the shore. There’s the sight of seagulls flapping around together scavenging for food. I feel the soft sea breeze brush against me as I walk along the beach, the sand in between my toes.

This place makes me feel connected and safe because it is very relaxing and peaceful watching the waves crash against

the shore and the beauty of this beach is amazing. The sounds of nature allow me to relax and feel a sense of belonging with the world. The people there are also very welcoming and have a great sense of community. Avoca beach was first inhabited by the Darkinjung & Awabakal Aboriginal peoples.

The Indigenous land I am on right now was originally founded by the Dharug people.

There is an area on the beach that is full of rocks and a mini cliff which is my healing place as it is quiet and has really good views of the ocean.

O’Brien, Year 8

Emma

NAIDOC WEEK

My name is Shayarnee Burns and I am a proud Kunja and Barkindji woman from Wellington, NSW. I currently reside on Wiradjuri Country, where two rivers meet and gum trees blossom. Barkindji Country is dry, yet beautiful, as the river silently prods the riverbank. Kunja Country encompasses a magical view of native trees swaying in the dry wind and the clearest blue skies.

As we recognised and celebrated NAIDOC week 2021 as a whole community, even via zoom, I felt very supported by all staff and

students. The NAIDOC theme for this year is ‘Heal Country’ which called for all of us to continue to seek greater protection for our lands, waters, sacred sites and Aboriginal heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. To me, Country is more than just the surrounding land. It encompasses my identity as a young, proud Indigenous woman and gives me all that I need to survive in this world. It is at the basis of all my relationships and provides me with my spirituality. The protection and security

the land provides me is beyond belief, I can feel safe wherever I go knowing that I am sheltered from all harm by the ancestral beings beneath the earth and my ancestors watching me from above. In 2021, I encourage all to come together to help heal our nation as we seek to provide better for the many generations of the future.

Burns, Year 12

Acknowledgement of Country Update

We pay our respect to this ancient Land that breathed life 300 million years ago. A Land that extends from the ridgeline of the Blue Mountains across the soft sandstone plateau to the coast into the ocean. These ridgelines are the water catchment areas. It’s where the rain hits first and flows down into our rivers and creeks, rejuvenating the earth and filling waterholes and hanging swamps. A Land kissed by rainbows and home to the tall Blue Gums. We acknowledge this Land as mother to possums, lyrebirds, the laughing kookaburra, the tawny frogmouth and brush turkey. We recognise the deep cultural and spiritual connection of this Land to the peoples of this Country. We honour Elders, those past, present and emerging. We pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our community.

Shayarnee

Each year, Loreto Normanhurst develops in our understanding of the cultural and spiritual connections First Nations peoples have to Country, and learns more about the richness and truths of the Land on which our school is situated. In 2021, we updated our Acknowledgement of Country in consultation with Indigenous elders of the Guringai Land and other important members of our community.

MARY WARD CONNECT

On Friday, 19 March, Year 10 connected to other Loreto schools around Australia and heard from Loreto sisters in countries such as Vietnam and South Sudan. The theme of this special Mary Ward Connect Day this year was ‘Engaging with the Bigger Picture’. Prior to this, Catherine Knox from the Hornsby Kuring-gai Women’s Shelter talked to Year 10 about the experiences that shaped her mission to support women and provide shelter to women fleeing domestic violence. Year 10 then reflected on their learning and explored the concepts of privilege, feminism and the integrity inherent in all of us, before brainstorming their ideas for the “Walk the Talk” project to support the shelter and its work. Enjoy reading the reflections from Year 10 on the day.

Feminism. Connectedness. Community. During Mary Ward Connect, we explored the value of female empowerment through education, particularly in developing countries around the globe. Listening to a range of speakers from different walks of life allowed us to discover intersectionality and other aspects of feminism.”

– Abigail Wehrhahn and friends

“Did you know that young girls in South Sudan are forced into arranged marriages before the age of 18 in exchange for cows, resulting in very few girls finishing Secondary School?

Loreto Rumbek provides Primary and Secondary education in South Sudan, allowing girls to build the foundation to improve life for themselves and their communities”.

– Libby Weston and friends

Year 10 had the amazing opportunity to experience Mary Ward Connect. Although in a different format to usual, it was still an incredible experience to be able to Zoom with other Loreto schools around the globe, listen to Catherine Knox (Director of the Hornsby Kuring-gai Women’s Shelter) and learn more about our school’s values. It was particularly insightful listening to Sister Orla Treacy IBVM, who works in Loreto South Sudan. It is very uncommon to receive a full high school education in South Sudan, especially for a girl. After hearing about this school and seeing a photo of school children excitedly running through the Loreto South Sudan gates, it made us realise how privileged we are to receive an education, especially at Loreto Normanhurst. It was a super fun day and we are so excited to continue the Walk the Talk program!”

– Becca, Jacqui, Milly, Lucy

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

On Monday 8 March, we welcomed back to school Catherine Livingstone AO (’72) and Natasha Luschwitz (’98) to share their remarkable careers and join with us on International Women’s Day.

Catherine is the current Chair of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Saluda Medical Pty Ltd and Chancellor of UTS. She has had an illustrious career, with extensive business, finance and executive leadership experience, and has contributed to Australia’s banking, telecommunications, science, technology and innovation sectors.

Natasha is the Executive Director of Strategic Coordination in the Department of Premier and Cabinet. She was awarded the

2021 Public Service Medal for emergency crisis management for her role in the 2019-20 Bushfire Crisis and COVID-19 Taskforce.

Hosted by our Year 12 students, with panel questions facilitated by Knowledge and Learning Strategist, Liz Green, our Women of Influence shared with us inspirational and insightful stories about their careers and life since leaving school. We were thrilled to have questions submitted from those online as well as those

onsite, including a Year 7 student who courageously put up her hand twice!

We are also immensely grateful to Hattie Dalton (’90), who was unable to join us remotely on the evening due to difficulties with our connection. Hattie is a BAFTA Award-winning film and theatre writer and director.

With more than 330 registrations for onsite and online participation in this event, our community of students, parents, staff and exstudents raised $5,025 for the Loreto Normanhurst Bursary Fund. We are honoured to provide bursaries to 18 of our students and thank our school community for your generous support.

“Our Women of Influence shared with us inspirational and insightful stories.”

LN COMMUNITY OLYMPICS

BCommunity Olympics was so much fun. It was a great way to get everyone involved and spark a bit of healthy competition between the Houses and Tutor Groups. As online learning at times can be very physically and mentally draining, the Community Olympics created something for everyone to look forward to.

In order for us to share an insight into our experience of the Community Olympics, we thought we would start from the very beginning: the Opening Ceremony, which was virtual of course! Even though none of us had any expectations about what the Community Olympics would be like, the Opening Ceremony was a fun and exciting way to get everyone super hyped and initiate some friendly competition between the Tutor Groups.

There were 24 challenges that each Tutor Group could complete, and Kendall 4 made it our mission from the start to complete all of them and be named the winners.

Each Tutor time we would always check up on what each girl had completed and share ideas for the best way to complete each challenge. The best part of this collective experience was that everyone was super motivated to get them all done, and as we were constantly being rewarded with more and more points and holding our Number 1 position on the results table, this excitement was maintained throughout the entire challenge. Our favourite challenge was called “WhackJob,” which involved using a broom to knock an egg from on top of a toilet roll into a glass. This was the most challenging one which no other Tutor Group submitted. Kendall 4 was determined to complete it, even to the point where our amazing tutor, Mrs Dowers, gave it a go!

Finally, before we knew it the Community Olympics had finished, and it was time for the Closing Ceremony. Although we knew we had completed all the challenges, there was a bit of a rivalry going

on between Kendall 4 and 2 other Tutor Groups, as we all were competing for that gold medal! Therefore, our nerves were peaking during the ceremony and when they announced that Kendall 4 had won, we were all ecstatic. This announcement only heightened the fantastic experience we already had.

The best part of participating in the Community Olympics was the fact that it was going on at the same time as the real Tokyo Games. This meant that we could see our favourite athletes competing at the same time as us completing all of the challenges - sometimes we would even complete some challenges while watching the Tokyo Games.

Ultimately, we had a really positive experience of participating in the Loreto Community Olympics and being a part of the winning Tutor Group is something that we will brag about for years to come!

Zara Warland and Felicity Orman Year 11 Kendall

“The Community Olympics created something for everyone to look forward to.”

IN-SPIRO DAY

Our cavoodle, Marlowe, was a loyal companion and active participant in the daily rhythms of lockdown life. He moved in a busy patrol between me and my sister’s room, the home office, and any corner of the house where work or school life was in progress.

Remote learning had its challenges. It was a positive and empowering experience for some; for others it was a difficult time that was endured with hope that it, too, would pass. Most would agree that lockdown allowed us to become more appreciative of the connections and relationships we share with one another, and the genuine spirit, support and sense of community that defines the Loreto Normanhurst ethos.

At times, we may have struggled and felt a disconnection with our teachers, friends and peers, but we were always reminded that we would move past these times.

We were encouraged to focus on the present, lift each other up with kindness and determination, and make the most of our great privilege to quality education, no matter the format, in the spirit of Mary Ward.

Personally, I felt grateful for the opportunity to spend time with my busy family, without the rush of early start times and late finishes. We would gather outdoors to eat, chat, paint and play soccer in our sunny backyard. There were marathon sessions of Monopoly and masked outings to local bushwalk tracks where we found spots to watch peaceful sunsets.

After adapting to the routine of online learning for five weeks, we were all becoming a little tired and restless. Then along came the announcement of IN-SPIRO DAY. We were all thankful for the opportunity to spend one whole day away from our screens and schoolwork to relax, complete a range of outdoor and creative activities of our choice, and recharge. No two IN-SPIRO days would have looked the same: I did some chores for my parents, washed my dog, gardened, kicked the AFL ball around with my sister, baked cookies, played UNO, watched The Sound of Music, and taught my dog new tricks.

As I spent time in the garden, planting seedlings and tending to the dry shrubbery, my heart and mind were at peace and I felt the warmth of the sun encasing me in light. I was reminded of God’s joyful spirit and filled with gratitude for nature’s gifts and soothing touch.

IN-SPIRO Day was a reminder for us all to become appreciative, present and grounded, and to allow ourselves to become hopeful and energised for the future. We will take all the learnings from this year, ready to face the challenges of the next.

“We were all thankful for the opportunity to spend one whole day away from our screens and schoolwork to relax, complete a range of outdoor and creative activities of our choice, and recharge.”

LORETO RURAL PARTNERSHIP

The Loreto Rural Partnership is an immersion experience offered to Year 10 in Term 1 each year where students spend a week in the rural communities of Coolah, Dunedoo and, for the first time this year, Gulgong. The partnership aims to foster connections between Loreto Normanhurst and the communities we visit.

Students complete community service at local Catholic schools by helping teachers and running lessons. They also interact with the communities they are in, including many of our own boarding families, and get to participate in daily rural life. In doing so, our students gain an authentic and lived understanding of rural experiences, and the students at the schools we visit gain an understanding of urban living and high school; the love of learning from both sides is infectious.

For the first time we welcomed All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong to the partnership. They joined Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School at Coolah, who have been involved for their third year, and St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Dunedoo, who helped develop the partnership initially, and have been involved for 8 years.

We look forward to welcoming the students, staff and parents from St Michael’s Dunedoo in the Loreto Normanhurst boarding house in December this year when they come for their excursion to the big smoke!

A special thank you to Mrs Hannah Truong, Mrs Melanie Oxley and Mrs Isabelle Asquith who accompanied students on this immersion.

Mr Victor McGee Immersions Coordinator

“Being a part of Rural Partnership was really important as there is a need to better understand our rural towns in NSW, build connections, create a sense of community between the city and rural experiences and engage with primary students.”

Pip, Year 10

“Overall working with the kids was a really special experience as we made important connections and learnt many new skills.”

Jennifer, Year 10

“One of the most rewarding parts of our immersion was helping out around the school, either getting to know the kids and helping them with their work or helping teachers with jobs around the classroom.”

Indianna, Year 10

FROM OUR COMMUNICATIONS/SRC CAPTAIN

It is when students from all year groups are empowered with the confidence to speak up that the inclusive and evolving nature of a school is made evident. This is why being the Communications/SRC Captain for 2021 was especially rewarding. The SRC worked extremely hard this year to continue to be the medium through which all students can voice their ideas, with the aim of facilitating community spirit.

2021 was made challenging by restrictions and regulations due to the pandemic, which heavily altered some traditional community events that had existed even prior to me starting high school. However, a positive outcome that emerged from such parameters was the power of tradition. Even among changes to the nature of long-running events, this sense of tradition still had the ability to unite a community and instigate a spirit among both staff and students. This was particularly noted during our annual Christmas Cup, which strengthened the relationship between students and teachers at Loreto through a healthy competition. While the format had changed it was nonetheless a memorable occasion.

Furthermore, the Year 7 & 12 Trivia Night was another highlight that illuminated the strength of Loreto’s buddy system which is founded on genuine relationships between the senior and junior girls. With the theme being ‘Dynamic Duos,’ it was great to see everyone get creative, dress up and enjoy

a wonderful night of trivia and games.

It is mainly from these events that I came to learn the paradoxical nature of being SRC Captain: while it is essential to be fully prepared and organised with a structured plan, one also has to be highly adaptable on the day. Inevitably, changes will occur but undoubtedly these create some of the best memories.

Another strength of the vertical SRC system is that it serves as a platform through which important messages can be spread to the whole community. This was certainly the case during SuperGirl Week. Every girl was given a pink ribbon to wear throughout the week. The SRC focused on recognising the influential women at Loreto as well as communicating the notion that female empowerment can only be truly achieved when we assist other girls who cannot access the same privileges that we have.

On behalf of the SRC, I would again like to thank the four women who were nominated and showcased

during the week for their efforts in empowering all women in our Loreto community and beyond: Mrs Phillipa Dowers (Mathematics Teacher), Mrs Kristie Greville (Sports Department), Annabelle Kingston (Year 12) & Charlotte Forwood (Year 12).

It is without hesitation that I express my gratitude to the entire Loreto community for supporting the efforts to promote student voice and community spirit. Our community has made the past year’s experience truly rewarding. The greatest lessons that this role has taught me are to have confidence, be brave, show leadership in times of uncertainty and enjoy the little moments; these are qualities that will certainly transcend beyond life at Loreto and for that I am incredibly thankful.

Annika Shankar Communications/SRC Captain

“Never be afraid to be the person leading the charge. If you see something wrong or something that needs attention, don’t wait for someone else to act.”

Charlotte Forwood

“An empowered woman slowly shifts their world to be a better place for all.”

Annabelle Kingston

“An empowered woman is set on what she wants to achieve, and she is focused. She is a force to be reckoned with!”

Mrs Kirstie Greville

“I often talk to my students about being brave. Be open to what you can achieve, there is no limit to your success.”

Mrs Phillipa Dowers

ASTON BARRY KENDALL KURING-GAI MAYE MORNANE MULHALL

FROM OUR ASTON HOUSE CAPTAIN

Entering the role of the Aston House Captain completely changed my Loreto experience in the most incredible and exciting way. The number of rewarding experiences I got are too many to count and will be forever treasured. I have not only been given the opportunity to lead Aston, but also have developed cherished and irreplaceable relationships with girls across all different year groups. I have had the opportunity to work with

amazing Year 12s on the Student Council and Aston House Council and have also become closer to teachers, especially my Head of House (Mrs Divya Stanger) who always reached out to support me, had impeccable organisation skills, and cared for me whenever I was stressed. I also am grateful for my Aston 6 Tutor (Mrs Michelle Bacash) as she always believed in me and lifted me up. It has been the most gratifying and exceptional experience to be the Aston House Captain. It has allowed me to blossom and become stronger,

and it has enabled me to have the ‘bestest’ last year of school!

Year 7

Getting to meet the Year 7s and getting to be their role model as they entered school was 100% the most remarkable part of being Aston Captain. The amount of energy they all had amazed me, and I’ve loved every minute I’ve spent with them, whether it be on Orientation Day, chats in the hallway, emailing back and forth, hanging out at recess and lunch, or at the lockers before and after school. Being in this leadership role allowed me to become so much closer to them and they were all bright rays of sunshine no matter what, never failing to boost my energy and mood. A few of the Year 7s have become my good friends (especially my own Year 7 buddy who is a sassy mini-me!).

Tutor Group & Relationships

As Aston Captain, I was able to talk to the House often and boost them with my energy. As a result, people got to know me a lot better, and I formed extraordinary relationships with Aston girls across all year groups. I loved whenever people would come to me to ask questions, for advice, to rant about problems, or even for a chat – every interaction was always so special. But especially, the connections I fostered with my Tutor Group were irreplaceable – we have become a family over my time at Loreto. Every single one of us was extremely close with one another and it was always the most loving atmosphere.

Athletics Carnival and Music Festival

It was a privilege to experience our last Athletics Carnival and Music Festival in person before we left! We screamed our throats out at Athletics Carnival and dressed up as Avengers. But the experience I was most grateful for was performing in Music Festival, working with Isabella Leonardi (Aston Music Conductor) and Emma Flaherty (Aston Music Leader).

Every Aston girl looked so gorgeous in their braids and purple ribbons, and sang their hearts out with the biggest smiles, because of how well Bella conducted them. Speaking at the lectern in front of thousands of people with one of my best friends Emma was an unforgettable experience. We had been excited to do it together for so long! Overall, standing on that stage of the enormous ICC venue one last time was so special.

In My Heart Forever

I wouldn’t trade my role as Aston House Captain for anything in the world. There have been stressful and difficult times, but it was all worth it. It has honestly been the most rewarding experience and a blessing. I couldn’t be more grateful. I love you, Astonators.

Yasmin Say Aston House Captain

FROM OUR BARRY HOUSE CAPTAIN

of spirit within the House was exemplified in so many aspects of 2021, and truly goes to show that ‘our spirit shines through’.

2021 has been a momentous year for Barry, with the winning of the Athletics Carnival, one of the most memorable experiences. With nearly 115 overall nominations for entry into events, Barry girls hit the track as ‘Barry Boxers,’ with several ‘moustaches’ on show for the day.

Coming first was a great achievement by all the girls, as it was clear that they not only exemplified their athletic skills on the track, but also their commitment to cheering in the stands. While the Swimming Carnival in Term 4 was not as we expected, it was still amazing

to see the commitment of the girls involved in the pool, as well as everyone back at school as they were inspired by the chosen theme of ‘Barry Bali’ and demonstrated an admirable level of enthusiasm.

Term 3 looked very different this year, but despite the circumstances a sense of connectedness was fostered through the Barry Instagram page as the House Council kickstarted the ‘Great Barry Bake Off’. We received more than 30 total nominations from girls in all year groups, as well as teachers. The initiative was a hit and provided a way to spend time at home as well as creating a sense of community during lockdown.

I know I speak on behalf of Year 12 in saying that our last Music Festival was so special. With

Monica Teng winning her second consecutive ‘Best Accompanist’ award, and Hattie Feilen giving all her energy to the House as Conductor, it was truly a night to remember. We are all so extremely fortunate to have been part of such an event.

I’ve been so proud of each and every one of the girls this year –we have had intense games of UNO in room 93, lots of laughs performing our movie skits and so much more. 2021 has been a great year, and I know Mia will continue to nurture the amazing House that Barry is next year. We all cannot wait to see the enthusiasm that continues to thrive within beautiful Barry.

Eliza Haire Barry House Captain

Some members of Barry House share their insights and experiences from 2021.

Having joined Barry house this year as Year 8 Advisor, could you describe a moment from 2021 when you felt the spirit of

Definitely the 2021 Athletics Carnival. This was my first carnival at Normo, and I was blown away by the spirit of Barry House. Out of all the carnivals I have ever attended (including my own Primary and High School carnivals), I have never seen a House with so much drive and passion. Regardless of whether an event or race was taking place, our Year 11 and 12s did not stop chanting. The rest of Barry cheered loudly and participated on the field and track to support their House. It still baffles me how Charlotte Lynch still had her voice after

Ms Clara Groom, Year 8 Advisor

What has made 2021 memorable as an SRC representative

Being selected for the role of SRC representative towards the end of 2020 was an incredible honour and has been an immensely memorable experience. Learning so much about leadership and student voice has not only allowed me to form connections with girls across all years on the SRC but has also given me the opportunity to attain stronger relationships within Barry House. I was able to use my voice in order to create change throughout Loreto and could reflect on what it means to be a leader. I particularly enjoyed being part of the discussions at the SRC meetings and then seeing the events coming to life within the school community. Had you asked me at the beginning of Year 9 if I thought I would be an SRC representative I would have said no, yet I am so grateful that I have been able to participate, to learn from others and to contribute to the school in a small way.

Year 10 Barry

What has made 2021 memorable as Communications/SRC Leader in Barry House?

2021 has been very memorable for me as I had the privilege of forming connections with girls in younger years – especially Michelle, Martha and Annabelle, our SRC representatives – all while raising the concerns and opinions of the student body. The SRC Christmas Cup in 2020 was a thrilling event. Many Barry girls avidly raised their hand to represent the House. This was followed by the Year 7 and 12 SRC Buddy Trivia in early 2021 which was an enjoyable afternoon with many creative outfits on show. Overall, 2021 has had its challenges, but, fortunately, I have been able to work alongside girls in all years and therefore meet so many new people while assisting Eliza in her brilliant leadership of Barry House.

Emma Worner, Barry Communications/SRC Leader

Martha Longney,

FROM OUR KENDALL HOUSE CAPTAIN

Stepping into the role as Kendall House Captain for 2020-2021, I was excited and eager to see what opportunities lay ahead. While an entire term of online learning, heightened threat of COVID-19 and Zooming with the House and Tutor Group were not what I expected, it has been an honour to lead the amazing Kendall House. We went from playing rounds of minuteto-win-it games and Tutor Group trivia to waving to each other from the comfort of our living rooms. However, if COVID-19 and online learning has taught me anything, it has taught me that it’s small connections that truly make a difference.

Despite an uncertain, and sometimes overwhelming year, we were grateful to have some incredible opportunities to spend time together as a House.

Music Festival was a night to remember. After a whole-term setback, outside rehearsals wearing masks, and an overwhelming mix of emotions, we made it to the ICC, and together as a House erupted joy and felicity from the stage. Led by Audrey Kha, guided by Melody Lu, and supported by Claudia Anderson, Kendall House performed ‘I’m on Top of the World’ by Imagine Dragons. To say I was proud would be an understatement. The House exhibited grit and determination, despite the barriers that confronted us.

To complement this, Kendall brought themselves to 2nd place in the 2021 Athletics Carnival, only just shy of 1st. With blue spirit sticks tapping the seats, and music blasting from the front, we cheered on our Kendall sportswomen who threw themselves into a variety of athletic sports.

As I reflect on these experiences, and many more, I am impressed by how Kendall House has provided comfort, support and fulfillment for all its members over the last year. The relationships created and sustained within the House will be treasured forever, and the memories will continue to motivate and uplift the House spirit. I am honoured to have been able to work with the Kendall girls and teachers over the past year, all of whom defined the true meaning of leadership, friendship and

“It’s small connections that truly make a difference.”

resilience. Most of all, the support from Mrs Helm, Kendall’s Head of House, has been remarkable, as she has helped nurture and connect us amid ambiguity.

From the beginning of our Loreto journey, us Kendall girls follow the foundations of Mother Evangeline Kendall, and our motto ‘Creating the Future’. As I say goodbye to my role supporting the Kendall girls, I

am confident they have shaped me as the leader I am today; someone who seeks to create her own future, inspire change and uplift those around her.

Lily Hudson Kendall House Captain

“2021 was a crazy year. This year has taught me to be patient and flexible, but also to deal with things as they come and be there for the people around you.”

“If the uncertainties from the past year have taught me anything, it is that the Kendall family is and always will be a constant in my life. These girls that I am surrounded by, both in person and online, truly are the very best people and support network.”

Zara Warland, Year 11

Aubrye Akerboom, Year 10

2021. This year has been hard. It has been amazing at the same time, but hard to say the least. Being Kuring-gai House Captain has been one of the greatest privileges and highlights of my high school journey at Loreto. I am extremely proud to have witnessed such an amazing group of girls grow and flourish together amid a sense of sisterhood in our big orange Kuring-gai family.

People may not remember what you say, but they will always remember how you made them feel. And when I reflect on my time with Kuring-gai House, I know I have cherished my time with these girls. The spirit of Kuringgai House has been defined through our motto, ‘Many Bodies One Spirit’, through which each girl is encouraged to showcase their talents and embrace their individuality, each with their own unique narrative.

Unfortunately, due to COVID, the Swimming Carnival was only able to accommodate the House Captains, House Sports Leaders

and competitive swimmers. However, the girls were able to dress up as ‘Kuring-gai Klinic’ back at school, where everyone gathered in Houses to watch a live stream of Queen of the Pool and the Year 12 House leaders fun race at the end of the day.

Our phenomenal annual Music Festival was postponed to the end of Term 2. Being Year 12’s last Music Festival ever, we felt extremely fortunate to experience it at the ICC. Our conductor Eva Frith worked tirelessly throughout the year alongside our accompanist, Laura Nutt, teaching and finessing the song ‘Put Your Records On’. The energy and excitement felt on stage was incredible and it was definitely one of the most memorable nights of the year. While we may not have received an official prize, the enhanced camaraderie and pride in our House have been rewards in themselves.

At the end of May, the Year 12s experienced their final Athletics Carnival. The theme ‘Kuring-gai

Kountry’ consisted of a swarm of orange cowgirl hats. Charli Fidler, our House Sports leader, led Kuring-gai to one of our greatest achievements of the year; fourth place. I am so incredibly proud of the spirit and participation evident throughout the day.

It has been an honour and privilege to lead Kuring-gai house and work alongside the Kuring-gai staff, under the supportive assistance of Erinn McMahon, our Head of House. Ms McMahon’s consistent effort and work put in behind the scenes while balancing other commitments outside the Head of House role is astonishing and something I look up to. Kuringgai’s felicitous enthusiasm is to be admired and would not have occurred without each and every Kuring-gal’s commitment to the House community – a truly phenomenal group of successful young women.

Sabrina Haaf Kuring-gai House Captain

“I am extremely proud to have witnessed such an amazing group of girls grow and flourish together.”

FROM OUR MAYE HOUSE CAPTAIN

I will forever be grateful for the immense opportunities provided to me at Loreto Normanhurst. While this unprecedented year has crafted many ups and downs, it has been my amazing Maye House who have all rallied together to provide one another with our infectious spirit.

We were very fortunate to finally be in person and put our hard work into action at our annual Music Festival, one of our most greatly anticipated events of the year at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. The two terms of rehearsals really paid off for Maye House, as we sang harmoniously with smiles plastered on all our faces and the incredible Chloe Lee conducting us effortlessly. From rehearsing twice a week on the Oak Tree Lawn with masks, to finally performing onstage in front of thousands, our felicitous Maye spirit shone through highlighting our House motto, “Hearts and Hands United”.

It is no doubt that Term 3 for

the whole Loreto community looked very different this year. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has taught us to be adaptable and resilient.

In order to motivate everyone from home, lots of fun activities were started in Maye such as ‘Maye Lockdown Cookbook,’ ‘A day in the life of a Year 12 student,’ and other tutor group competitions including who could wear the craziest hat, who had the most creative backdrop and even fun scavenger hunts. These small initiatives enabled the spirit of Maye to continue throughout our strenuous four-month lockdown. While COVID-19 has significantly disrupted Year 12 and our studies, Maye House has undoubtedly provided us with a huge support system and helped to alleviate some stress of our HSC.

I am immensely appreciative of the whole Maye community for their ongoing leadership over the past year. Each Maye girl across all year groups has shown how

leadership is not defined by a badge that you wear, but rather the qualities that you instil. This attitude has really demonstrated the willingness of everyone in Maye to help each other build a strong, tight-knit community.

Being the 2020-21 Captain for Maye House has truly been an incredible experience and has made my last two years of school so special. A very special thank you to all the advisors, tutors and assistant tutors in Maye House, who have constantly provided Maye with support over the course of this very unprecedented year.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mrs Lam, who has worked continuously behind the scenes and has provided guidance to every individual in Maye.

It truly is bittersweet to say goodbye to my beloved House, as it’s a community that has been my family for the past 6 years. I wish Chloe Lee, the incoming Maye Captain for 2022 all the very best, as she navigates the role and

leads the House, embodying our Maye spirit. As I leave for the next chapter of my life, I will make sure to cherish every single moment that I spent at Loreto. As every Maye girl has been told time and time again; “Once a Maye girl, always a Maye girl.”

Thea Whittaker Maye House Captain

FROM OUR MORNANE HOUSE CAPTAIN

To non-members of the Mornane community, Mornane may just forever be another House. But to me and the thousands of students who have been so privileged to be part of this community, the name Mornane holds significant weight. Over the past 12 months we have achieved so much –and I emphasise ‘we,’ as every single staff member and student was part of that journey in the unforgettable year of 2021. This year made us all face disappointment and uncertainty, yet ironically was one of the most fulfilling, successful and uplifting years to lead as captain. The challenges faced by Mornane House due to COVID, such as moving our beloved Tutor Groups and House times online, forced both students and teachers alike to delve even deeper into their “Brave Heart” to connect with each other at a time of isolation.

As a Year 12 student, it was especially tough trying to keep up with my HSC preparation after two years of learning during the pandemic, while also supporting the students and staff in their remote learning.

For this reason, I would like to warmly thank Mrs Sonia Prees (Head of Mornane House) for her tireless hard work which ensured that every member of Mornane was supported during the tough time. It was this sense of great leadership and nurturing that inspired me throughout my captaincy.

Some specific highlights that proved to me the power of our community this year were winning Music Festival, attaining the Spirit Cup at Athletics Carnival, completing our Caritas Coin Trail together and, most of all, finishing the year by winning the

overall House Cup. While these achievements were so exciting to celebrate, it is the fact that these wins are also a testament to the resilience and determination of our House that has made me the most proud as a House Captain.

Overall, while this year brought its challenges, Mornane House beat the odds set against us and remained enthusiastic and victorious.

As I leave Loreto, I will never forget that this year reminded me that:

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know.”

(Winnie the Pooh)

Lucy Findlay Mornane House Captain

“This year... was one of the most fulfilling, successful and uplifting years to lead as captain.”

Although the last 12 months have had their challenges, the Mulhall community has continued to maintain strong relationships and connections, fostered by the “unity that burns within.”

While COVID significantly impacted Year 12 and our studies, Mulhall has continuously supported us throughout the stress of the HSC. Good luck messages, friendly emails and Tutor Group check-ins are all prime examples of the tightknit Mulhall community.

Term 1 was filled with choir rehearsals in anticipation of the Music Festival in Term 2, celebrating the musical talents of Loreto students. Mulhall’s spirit shone through as we were victorious in winning the Spirit Cup. Our amazing conductor, Zara Oong, and accompanist, Ashley Zhao, led Mulhall with great composure singing Jessie J’s ‘Flashlight.’

A special thanks to Chloe Oong, for providing us with her tremendous musical talent and support.

Our growth as a Mulhall community was especially evident in our overwhelming sense of spirit throughout the Athletics Carnival. Thanks to Bethany Conlon and the whole of Year 12 for leading the House throughout the carnival.

Mulhall’s continual dedication and growth as a community were evident in our participation in several inter-House events, where many more victories were taken home.

Thank you to all the Mulhall Year 12s, for your continued dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to Mulhall House. Although this year has been difficult, Year 12 has displayed excellent resilience and flexibility throughout these unprecedented times.

A special thank you to the House Council for their amazing work over the year: Zara Oong (Academic Activities), Ellie Richardson (Liturgy), Bethany Conlon (Sport), Chloe Oong (Music), Ella Donlevy (Social Justice), Ashlea Ahmed

(SRC/Communications), Zoey Hartshorne (Creative Arts), Lily Gavan (Ecology) and Georgia Cluff (Performing Arts).

On behalf of Mulhall, I would like to thank all the Tutors, Advisors and Assistant Tutors who have relentlessly supported us throughout this chaotic year; a special thanks to Miss Taaffe, who has been the most incredible Head of House, leading us through these unprecedented times with constant care.

It has been my absolute pleasure to lead Mulhall in 2020-21. Thank you to everyone who has made the experience so special, and I know Mulhall will continue to thrive in years to come.

Tiana Paul Mulhall House Captain

“The Mulhall community is one that is indescribable .”

FROM OUR WARD HOUSE CAPTAIN

in lockdown for three months and having COVID cases surging past the 1000’s, the year has undoubtedly brought about some of the most unique, yet challenging circumstances. Each girl has had to grow immensely to tackle the hardships of the year. Although the term ‘COVID 19’ has seemingly become part of our everyday language and news, the statistics and ever-relevant pandemic has not undermined the truly incredible experiences we were able to have and the spirit that uplifted all Loreto girls, whether it be face-to-face or online.

We were lucky enough to experience our very last Music Festival, one of the most anticipated events of the year at the International Convention

Centre in Darling Harbour. From two rehearsals a week, some outside on the oval in masks, the night couldn’t roll around quick enough! This night exudes the key characteristics and values that define what it means to be a Normo girl. It is an event of numerous talents and a joyous sense of togetherness that illuminates the felicitous hearts and minds of each student. This same spirit transcended into the online setting with our Loreto Olympics, which never ceased to make us laugh as we recognised our lack of coordination skills.

Something that surprised us this year was the continuing sense of leadership that was so necessary and apparent. The leadership qualities possessed by each girl in our House have become so palpable, demonstrating that leadership isn’t always about getting

appointed a position, but that it is a social influence which maximises the efforts of others towards the achievement of a goal. The sense of community in Ward House, crafted by the many memories and experiences together, is something that we are beyond grateful for and that truly shapes what it is to be a part of the Ward family. Through the leadership of our peers, closest friends, teachers and other staff, it is evident that this quality is amongst the most important to help us persevere through the toughest of days.

From our first lockdown in Year 11, to Year 12 sitting their HSC trials online, we can always rely on our Loreto community to enrich our perspectives and renew our sense of purpose. As many Year 12s would attest, we did not expect the year to pan out as it did. From the stresses

of online trials to the dramas of buying an online formal dress (that was two sizes too small), each girl has developed resilience (and online shopping skills) that they will carry with them beyond their Loreto

days. We will forever be thankful for the preparation and guidance with which Loreto provided us. We will especially miss the Ward House that has instilled in us some of the greatest qualities and memories,

and forged connections that we will cherish beyond the Normo gates.

Jordyn Richards Ward House Captain

ExtraCurricular

FROM OUR MUSIC CAPTAIN

My Year 7 self wouldn’t have believed me if I told her that I would be Music Captain in 2021. As a timid Music student in my earlier years at Loreto, I would often play quietly in ensembles so that I couldn’t be heard over the older girls who, in my eyes as a 12-year-old, could play as skilfully and confidently as the likes of Bach or Mozart.

Although I was afraid to talk to these older girls, they were not afraid to talk to me. They would turn around from their spot at the front of the ensemble to crack jokes with me in the row behind, make conversation down in the music cells after rehearsal while we packed away our instruments, and call out to me from the other end of the corridor while walking to class. Soon, the cheerful and exuberant spirit of the Music family at Loreto influenced me. Six years later, there I was. I was now an ‘older girl.’ And, funnily enough, I was Music Captain.

Throughout my time as Music Captain, I concluded that the best way to represent music at Loreto would be from within the community, rather than above it. By organising the singers for various liturgies while also playing the piano accompaniment alongside them. By encouraging girls to join music ensembles while also being committed to attending rehearsals with them. I often found myself relying on the ‘older girl’ blueprint as I fostered the spirit of younger

students. As such, I created a remix of my earlier years at Loreto; only now I was the one turning to the row behind me to crack jokes during rehearsal, I was the one encouraging girls to play louder, and I was the one calling out to younger girls between classes.

Many people may forget that music has the power to not only offer joy to the listener, but also the performer. This was realised in this year’s Music Festival, where Eliza (Performing Arts Captain) and I hosted the evening,

we were as a four-month COVID lockdown was established only a week later. Symbolically, this also meant that Music Festival was the last time I would ever play in an ensemble at Loreto.

This boundless display of spirit reminded me of what it means to be an ‘older girl’ at Loreto. To me, this is what it means to leave a legacy. The older girls before me created the blueprint for girls to adopt when their inevitable time as an older girl arrived, consequently passing the notable Loreto spirit

themed ‘Illumination of the Heart’. Rehearsing in fear of being unable to hold an in-person event once again, we were lucky enough to ultimately escape COVID restrictions.

We witnessed extraordinary musical talent across a range of acts, including a marimba solo, the school orchestra, and the winning Mornane House Choir who performed Panic! At The Disco’s ‘High Hopes.’ The evening displayed a distinctive atmosphere, the thought of “what-may-not-have-been” only propelled every girl to perform with the utmost spirit and passion. We soon realised just how lucky

through generations. Therefore, the 2021 Music Captain is not just me alone. It is the names of the “older girls,” and the countless “older girls” before them, who had led music at Loreto with a great soul, and an even bigger heart.

I would like to thank Ms Sarah Ashton, Acting Head of Music, for supporting me greatly throughout the year, and I also extend a big congratulations to Maddi Campbell as she takes on her role as Music Captain for 2022.

Vivien Li Music Captain

“Music has the power to not only offer joy to the listener, but also the performer.”

FROM OUR CREATIVE ARTS CAPTAIN

design it with the help of my friend, Kate Law-Whitting.

The 2021 Music Festival saw the Music Festival Cover competition. This year’s theme, “Illumination of the Heart” was encapsulated by the winning design by Kerstin Grima, a Year 8 student from Mulhall.

I was also fortunate enough to create a motivational banner on behalf of my year 12 peers, entitled “Here Comes the Sun, Loreto 2021,” reminding us to strive for our goals and remain hopeful during challenging times.

Loreto Normanhurst has a vibrant creative community, which has fostered innovative and imaginative students who are willing to be risk takers and experiment within the wonderful world of their craft. Throughout this difficult year, flexibility and versatility has been necessary to remain creative and I am so proud of my peers’ achievements. Personally, I have completed two practical works this year, in Visual Arts and Textiles, and it has been a long and rewarding journey.

The Creative Arts pull together students from many different backgrounds and identities to share skills and concepts with each other while building bonds

that will be remembered for years to come. For me, Art and Textiles allow me to express my inner self and to convey new ideas and share my personal stories for others to respond to. I am sure many others share this experience.

My first task in the role was to create the School’s value banner for 2021. This year’s value was Felicity. I was lucky enough to

My time as Creative Arts Captain was closed by the annual HSC showcase. Although hosted online this year, the School was able to present every girl’s wonderful talents and amazing major works. It felt incredible seeing all of our year-long projects finally finished and displayed. Working on our practical works over Zoom was definitely a challenge, however, thanks to our teachers’ guidance and assistance, we were able to make it to the finish line.

I would like to personally thank the whole of TAS and Visual Arts department for also building me into the courageous woman I am today. It has been a pleasure to be in the position of Creative Arts Captain throughout 2021. Throughout this challenging year, I have seen how art and creativity can create light in the most difficult times.

Chanelle Kong Creative Arts Captain

“Flexibility & versatility has been necessary to remain creative.”

Although some of our competitions looked a bit different this year, our students took it in their stride and their achievements are a testament to their perseverance and hard work.

This year saw the introduction of a range of new activities. Our Oratory Club provided opportunities for students to develop their skills and confidence in public speaking, while Philosophy Club stimulated a variety of thoughtprovoking discussions. Students in Years 9 and 10 formed Loreto’s first mock mediation team, and girls from Years 10 and 11 were the first to compete in the Ethics Olympiad competition. Our Ethics Olympiad teams saw particular success, with the Green Team receiving an honourable mention and the Grey Team awarded first place and invited to the international competition where

they went on to place 9th. This was a tremendous achievement for Loreto’s first year participating in the competition.

After competing in a virtual capacity in 2020, it was wonderful to see the return of some debating and public speaking competitions face-to-face this year. During Term 1, our students achieved significant success in the CSDA Public Speaking competition, with a special congratulations due to Erin Longney and Indianna Cane who came 1st and 2nd in the Senior and Year 10 divisions of the competition respectively. Erin, along with Michelle Hoffman and Annika Shankar, were also each awarded the Public Speaking Winner of the Lions Youth of the Year Competition for each of their clubs. The Future Problem Solving Program saw similar success with fifteen teams competing this year, four of which were invited to the virtual National competition.

Enthusiastic participation in a range of activities has largely been

reciprocated across the school, whether in a formal or informal capacity. Chess and Strategic Games Club, Science Club, Mary Word and our various other clubs continued to grow in popularity. Term 4 of 2020 saw students from across all years participate in the annual Interhouse Debating competition, considering such topics as ‘sport should be compulsory for all school-aged students’ and ‘reality TV shows have been bad for feminism.’ Similarly, our student-teacher debate provided a fun way for students to engage with the world of oratory. The topic, ‘our Music Festival should showcase the talents of our staff as well as our students,’ spurred some hilarious performances from our affirmative staff team.

The memories I have created participating in extra-curricular activities during my time at Loreto are some of my fondest, whether it be my team’s final Year 12 debate, finishing a particularly

challenging FPS booklet or spending an afternoon laughing with friends as we attempted to play Catan in Chess and Strategic Games Club. I strongly encourage future students to get involved in the range of extra-curricular opportunities offered at Loreto Normanhurst and would like to thank all of the staff and students who have been involved in facilitating Academic Activities this year. I wish Olivia Alexander the best of luck as she takes on the role of Academic Activities Captain in 2022.

Sophie Earle Academic Activities Captain

Future Problem Solving

Future Problem Solving, like everything else during the pandemic, took on a different form to previous years. I was very impressed with the way our girls adjusted to online training and competitions. Their enthusiasm, flexibility, collaboration and resilience are commendable.

Our Year 12 Global Issues Team, Vivien Li, Sophie Earle, Zoe Redwin and Zara Oong, were invited to compete at the 2021 International FPS Competition based on their 2020 results. Although they could not travel to America in June, they competed virtually instead. The team placed 20th in the world for their booklet on Neurotechnology and are to be congratulated for this. The Global Issues Booklet Program (GIPS) is the backbone of FPS. Students work in teams of four or individually to use the 6-step problem-solving process to think critically and creatively about the future. In 2021 we had 52 students from Years 8-11 compete on the topics of Youth in Competitive Sports, Wearable Technology, Human Environmental Impact and Personalised Medicine.

The following girls are to be congratulated for making it

Year 8 Team: Ruby Harrison, Olivia Kent, Lily Sorensen

Year 9 Team: Natalia Barone, Yvette Alford, Olivia LeeJackson, Alexis Taylor

Year 9 Team: Avery Benbow, Kayla McKeown, Josephine Egan, Lauren Meaney

Year 9 Individual: Shania Pimenta

through to the virtual National Finals, where they competed against the best teams and individuals in Australia on the topic of Personalised Medicine.

Congratulations to Natalia Barone, Alexis Taylor, Yvette Alford and Olivia Lee-Jackson for placing 8th in Australia out of 40 finalists, and to Shania Pimenta who placed 3rd in Australia. Wonderful effort, girls!

In Term 4 we began the Year 7 FPS Introductory Course and 30 Year 7 students have now started their

FPS journey and have already shown what amazing thinkers they are. A huge thank you to the staff coaches, Mr Tyler, Ms Nairn, Mr Napper, Ms Lloyd and Ms Patchell, and the amazing Year 12 coaches Georgia Cluff, Charlotte Cluff, Emily Stockwell, Ella Donlevy, Sophie Earle and Zoe Redwin. Thank you also to the FPS parents who supported the girls during virtual competitions. The program could not have continued without everyone’s support and commitment.

After many years as the FPS

Coordinator I look forward to sharing this role with Ms Beth Nairn next year as well as continuing as an FPS Coach. FPS has been the highlight of my time at Loreto so far – the girls are amazing and have been a delight to work with. The world is in good hands with so many creative problem solvers.

Mrs Robyn Roffey Future Problem Solving Coordinator

PROBLEM SOLVING (FPS)

“In FPS I’ve learnt so much about thinking outside the box and how to work with others to solve complex problems. I’m glad I was in a team so we could collaborate and learn from one another.”

Elina Degani, Year 8

“FPS has been a rewarding experience; our team competed in the Nationals competition, & learning about the topic of Personalised Medicine helped me think creatively and opened my mind to different perspectives.”

Natalia Barone, Year 9

“Our team enjoyed our last year of FPS together. Despite the challenges of lockdown, we made many fun memories and found new ways to collaborate. We’re so grateful for Mr Tyler, who has showed us endless support over the years.”

Chloe Lee, Sophia Ingham, Audrey Kha & Cheri Hui, Year 11

“FPS was a great extra-curricular for 2021. I learnt so many new skills about problem solving and adapting to different situations and have been extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing activity.”

Tahlia Moses, Year 9

Philosophy Circle Pilot Program

In Terms 1 & 2, Loreto Normanhurst engaged in a Philosophy Circle Pilot Program which ran fortnightly. Groups from Years 6, 8, 10 and 12 engaged in the program. which emerged after research in 2020 on the benefits of “doing philosophy.”

Guided by the ideas of German philosopher, Leonard Nelson who said that, “effective philosophy teaching is the art of teaching not philosophy but philosophising, the art not of teaching about philosophers but of making philosophers of the students,” the program focused on creating discussion on a range of philosophical questions among small groups who would be guided by a teacher facilitator.

The program started with a guest lecture by Dr Xavier Symons of the Australian Catholic University. Dr Symons spoke to us about his life as a philosopher and bioethicist, especially his work during the COVID-19 pandemic at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He also spoke about the valuing of philosophy in the world of Classical Greece through the story of Socrates, as well as the impact of feminist philosophy through the writings of Simone de Beauvoir and Hannah Arendt.

Dr Symons spoke passionately about the importance of engaging with philosophical thinking and multiple perspectives when coming to conclusions on complex issues.

From this foundation, the girls and staff enthusiastically embraced the remaining sessions, which were: Session 2: The Social Consequences of Artificial Intelligence Session 3: Freedom and Rights Session 4: The Purpose of Life Session 5: Friendship Session 6: The Ethics of Space Exploration Session 7: Forgiveness

Each session was structured with an opening stimulus source followed by prompting questions which initiated discussion. As an example, Session 2 involved the circle watching a clip from the Spike Jonze film, Her, followed by discussion of the questions:

Some robust and profound discussions took place in all groups, especially as the girls became more comfortable with listening to the views of others and allowing their own ideas to be challenged by new perspectives.

Mr. Marco Scali, Acting Knowledge & Learning Strategist; Head of History

What are the social consequences of developments in the field of artificial intelligence?

What could occur in society and human behaviour if A.I. can become fully intuitive?

At the end of the process, the girls and staff engaged in a survey of the experience. Outlined below are some of their responses when asked:

“What did you enjoy most about the philosophy sessions?”

“It was really my kind of thing. The questions that I lay awake thinking about at night were being discussed in a group with my friends.”

Abigail, Year 8

“The best part about philosophy sessions was towards the end of each session, when everyone became really involved in the conversation, and debates started to prompt further growth of ideas. It was always very enjoyable to see people being passionate about their opinion.”

Emily, Year 12

“The openness of discussion was phenomenal. Over the course of the sessions our group meshed well, and we were able to host great, open discussion on all the topics.”

Ella, Year 12

“Within the philosophy group you get to experience different opinions and ideas. Some are very contradictory to what others are saying. You also got to hear the reasoning behind different ideas and ways of thinking. I really enjoyed that.”

Grace, Year 6

“One thing which I particularly enjoyed was how I would leave the session with even more questions and wanting to talk more about the topics we discussed. I also enjoyed how there was no right or wrong answer, so we were all able to freely express our ideas without the thought of it being wrong!”

Imogen, Year 10

“What I enjoyed about the philosophy sessions is that each session was on a different topic, and we got to talk more thoroughly and deeply about what we thought of each topic, which we wouldn’t be able to do if it was in class.”

Ava, Year 6

Da Vinci Decathlon

Each year schools from all over NSW gather to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar School. The Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. Students compete in their year groups, in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: Engineering, Mathematics, Code Breaking, Art & Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy. There is a different theme each year, and this year’s theme was ‘CHANCE’.

Due to Covid restrictions the 2020 decathlon was cancelled, and this year a national virtual competition was organised with approximately 5,500 students across Australia participating. Due to calendar clashes, we were unable to enter teams from Years 5-6 or Years 9-11, but we did enter one team from Year 7 and one from Year 8.

Tuesday May 4th in Room 39 was a very busy day, and I would like to congratulate all of the girls for their engagement, hard work and collaboration. They identified their strengths, distributed the tasks amongst themselves and worked together under extreme pressure to complete the challenges. They also had a lot of fun.

Congratulations to our Year 7 Team who placed 3rd in the Engineering Challenge out of 75 teams in their division. The task was to create a scale model of a mini-golf hole based on a sub theme connected to ‘chance’. The model had to be a working prototype designed to sell to mini-golf courses around

“It was actually lots of fun and I got to hang out with the other lovely girls who participated in this. Overall, the experience was great.”

Theresa

the world. Well done girls, and a special thank you to Roberto Jorquera from ICT and Paula Middlebrook from Diverse Learning who assisted me on the day.

Robyn Roffey Diverse Learning

“The da Vinci decathlon was actually a lot of fun. I met and hung out with the other girls and made a few new friends. The best part was when we cracked the toughest code in the last few seconds!! Overall, I loved it!”

Mahek Chandak, Year 8

“Da Vinci was very challenging, but I enjoyed working with the other people on my team to find the solutions. It was helpful to be able to use all our strengths.”

Dong, Year 7

Isabelle Hartshorn, Year 7

“Da Vinci was such a challenging, fun and brain bending experience. My favourite part was the rush and adrenaline, although stressful at times, it made it more fun! It was harder being online, but our team managed to overcome that challenge and complete Da Vinci to the best of our abilities!”

“I found the experience very enjoyable, as it challenged me in ways I haven’t been before. I really enjoyed how rounded the challenges were allowing all of us to work to our strengths but also to try new things all with the support of our peers. Overall, very stimulating.”

Year 8 Team: Isabella Hillier, Madeleine Grindon-Ekins, Valentina Kuruc, Hilary Zhang, Abigail Fairbairn, Ava Garnys, Mahek Chandak, Aimee Harrison

Year 7 Team: Charlotte Bull, Theresa Dong, Sithmi Kannangara, Zoe Kha, Stephanie Knox, Charlotte Mah Chut, Isabel Marks, Isabelle Hartshorn

Isabella Hillier, Year 8

Charlotte Mah Chut, Year 7

Having had the chance to be Performing Arts Captain of Loreto for 2021, I’ve learnt so many virtuous lessons, and had the opportunity to express my passions in a leadership position. Not only has my role entailed being a prefect of the school, but I have had the experience of leading such monumental events such as Loreto’s 2021 Music Festival; this was one of the greatest experiences of my position as it involved acknowledging the immense talent within our school and inspiring a greater appreciation of the Arts in the community.

Reorganising the school’s Light Entertainment event around this year’s circumstances allowed me the opportunity to see the talents of Loreto in a new light –in video submissions of student acts. The students’ embracing of the new Light Entertainment event

highlighted to me their adaptability, which was immeasurably inspiring. The opportunity to be a role model for younger students has been such an honour, and I have cherished every moment of watching the younger girls of the school participate in the numerous drama and dance opportunities Loreto offers.

The biggest takeaway lesson from my role as I leave my journey at Loreto has been the power of leadership and influence. As a student in the younger years, I continuously looked up to the older girls for inspiration to try new things and give everything a go. In my adoption of the Performing Arts Captain role to the best of my ability, I attempted to embody this attitude and persona for the younger girls of the school. My opportunity to work alongside other students and teachers and my year group to better the school community has taught me about collaboration, problem solving and leadership. I intend to take these experiences with me into my life outside of school.

Eliza Carolan Performing Arts Captain

“The students’ embracing of the new Light Entertainment event highlighted to me their adaptability, which was immeasurably inspiring.”

FROM OUR SPORT CAPTAIN

My time as Sport Captain started out smooth sailing, kicking off in Term 4 2020 with the Staff vs. Student Race. Our very own Sophie Kavanagh took out the ultimate win alongside some challenging competitors, including our Principal Ms Ugonotti who trained numerous hours for this event, resulting in a personal best time. Throughout Term 4 we saw ample numbers of sportswomen participate in Touch Football and water polo, doing our school proud.

The many stories I heard from the girls about how they went on the weekend was what made me so proud to be Sports captain; stories about how they laughed with each other on the field or in the pool, about when they won against the leading team or about how close they were to winning. All of these stories demonstrate how Loreto girls give 100% and make every moment count no matter the outcome.

The very much anticipated Swimming and Athletics Carnivals went ahead just before our friend

COVID-19 came back for Term 3.

Both carnivals were filled with spirit and fun. The Swimming Carnival was slightly different, but the girls still got to wear colour and celebrate with their friends at school, so it was nonetheless a day full of spirit at which the swimmers got to showcase their talents.

The Athletics Carnival, on the other hand, was celebrated by the whole school together, with a day full of cheering and students running with their friends to do their Houses proud. This day was very memorable for me, as it demonstrated how Loreto comes together as a whole school, not only to cheer and show their spirit but showcase the vast talent among the different year groups.

In addition to participants at these carnivals,thecross-country runners, touch footy players, netball champions, hockey all-stars, and soccer gurus (just to name a few!) conveyed the vast talent here at Normanhurst.

In 2021 a few other highlights were the Teacher vs. Student

Soccer Match, our amazing cross-country runners doing Normo proud, the swimmers

taking on tough competition, the numerous girls partaking in IGSA Touch Football and the amount of PEER teams for Basketball.

I couldn’t have done it this year without the amazing House Sport Captains who helped every step of the way. We had many laughs and awkward moments in those very much-loved lunch meetings.

Our school has grown in many aspects but certainly in sport. As generations come in, we see the rich talent in varieties of sports that we offer here at Normanhurst. We are going places. As Sport Captain this is what I am most proud of.

Abby Feurtado Sport Captain

“Loreto girls give 100% and make every moment count, no matter the outcome.”

AFL & Athletics

This AFL season for Loreto was once again one to remember. With wins, losses and draws, it was a great season full of fun, laughs, new skills and progress. For our Seniors team, we had a mixed season but a great one nonetheless as players developed and the team worked well together. It was also great to see so many younger girls getting involved in AFL and developing

as players.

The opportunity for myself and other girls to learn and play AFL has been exciting and rewarding. We hope to see the program continue to grow. A special thanks to the sport department for providing this opportunity and to the coaches for their enthusiasm, patience and dedication.

Bella Dent Year 12

Badminton & Basketball

The 2021 IGSA Basketball season was much anticipated as COVID-19 meant that we were unable to play in 2020. It was also a very exciting season for the Senior Firsts team, who won a game for the first time in three years! The team went on to win most of their games, placing equal 2nd on the ladder overall in the Firsts division. For my last year of basketball at Loreto Normanhurst, this was a very special and memorable achievement. Over the course of the season, myself, the team and our coach developed a strong sense of teamwork. We learnt a lot of skills that enabled us to perform strongly. The season meant a lot to all of us as we had fun getting to know each other and our strengths on the court.

IGSA Basketball at Loreto is such an enjoyable experience. All girls can have a go and have fun with their friends. It is a great sport to try even if you are a new player. We are very grateful for all the coaches and members of the sport department that make this experience possible for us.

Molly Haymen

Cheerleading & Cross Country

Dance & Duke of Ed

Equestrian & Football

Football at Loreto Normanhurst has always been an excellent way for students across all year groups to participate in a team sport and develop a range of skills. This past season, girls have formed peer teams or have been selected into the Junior or Senior Firsts and Seconds teams. Playing football at Normo has always been the highlight of the year for me as not only do I form new friendships, but I get to see the outstanding effort and enthusiasm of the team during training sessions pay off at the games. The improvement shown by all members of the team, especially the younger girls, highlights the dedication and energy that the players and amazing coaches put into the team. I highly encourage all girls to play football at Normo as it accounts for all levels of talent and is remarkable program offered by the school.

Juliette Denny Year 12

Hockey & Netball

Rowing & Rugby 7’s

Softball & Swimming

Taekwondo & Tennis

The 2021 Tildesley Tennis season was one of speculation to begin with as we didn’t know if it would go ahead. With the structure of training looking different due to COVID-19, it was difficult for the team to bond as normal. In the end, the team had a very strong bond, and everyone was able support each other in different ways. The Tildesley team consisted of 23 girls who were amazing representatives of Loreto, and everyone participated in true Normo spirit by giving it their best go!

The 2021 IGSA Tennis season was tough but rewarding, with all teams performing extremely well and giving it their best go in every round. It was great to be in a team with members of different year groups and to learn from each other, as well as form strong friendships. Overall this was a very fun season; team bonds were created and each week brought a new challenge and exciting matches. I particularly loved watching my teammates play their singles games as the level of tennis was always very thrilling and inspiring.

Chloe Reeves Year 12

Touch Football & Water Polo

Mary Word Newspaper

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

FRONT ROW: Sasha Buchanan, Briony Bridges, Rachel Antony, Alessia Anderson, Isobel Chambers, Mr M. Scali, Olivia Holmes, Erin Longney, Isla Gooley, Lillian Durston, Lola Rahme SECOND ROW: Miss J. Willis, Jemima McNicol, Mackenzie Eyles, Charlotte Pelling, Crystal Toumasatos, Clare Horan, Feronia Ding, Sana Shah, Carissa Kidner, Inseo Yoon, Ms M. Thomas THIRD ROW: Camila De La Cruz, Rose Cunningham, Sarah Hayek, Anika Banerji, Arabella Ahearn, Mia Khoudair, Elina Banerji, Amy Saad, Amelia Moyes, Remy Savell-McKean, Inara Hossain FOURTH ROW: Kate Walters, Zara Oong, Sally Kearins, Tia Ranftl, Georgia Cluff, Anna Garnsey, Charlotte Cluff, Charlotte Hartmann, Emma Frank, Ava Carrol

FRONT ROW: Bethany Conlon, Tiana Paul, Bella Dent, Sigourney Berkery, Anne-Maree Swanson, Ms K. McCullough, Xanthe Althofer, Veronica Vella, Matilda Allen, Michaela Iuliano, Annabelle Kingston SECOND ROW: Charlotte Lynch, Jodhi Merhi, Breahna Akerboom, Ella Sheridan, Stephanie Jakic, Emily Stockwell, Alessia Anderson, Ruby Booth, Maya Rengaswamy, Yasmin Say, Chloe Oong THIRD ROW: Ava Nalywajko, Julia Reuben, Jorja White, Emma Wills, Mia Vella, Sascha Crozier, Nathalie Doyle, Samantha Schiffmann, Lily Daley, Genevieve Hadwen, Zoe Gainsford FOURTH ROW: Juliette Denny, Jacqueline Dwyer, Claudia Anderson, Laura Woods, Thea Whittaker, Samantha Barron, Eliza Carolan, Sabrina Haaf, Brynnin Barr, Eliza Haire, Chloe Reeves, Claudia Jacka FIFTH ROW: Sally Kearins, Harriette Feilen, Charlotte Cluff, Emma Worner, Charli Fidler, Erin O’Brien, Georgia Cluff, Matilda Hardy, Imogen Kearins, Claudia Karam, Brooke Symonds

Future Problem Solving (Juniors)

Future Problem Solving (Seniors)

FRONT ROW: Joy Wang, Shania Pimenta, Ella Donlevy (Coach), Zoe Redwin (Coach), Charlotte Cluff (Coach), Mrs R. Roffey (Coach/Coordinator), Georgia Cluff (Coach), Emily Stockwell (Coach), Sophie Earle (Coach), Christiana Vella, Leah Allan SECOND ROW: Lillian Durston, Sofia Palermo, Emilyn Lu, Anishka Kumar, Phoebe Zammit, Kayla McKeown, Ivana Antony, Elisa Jeong, Natalia Barone, Elina Degani, Breanna Ng, Charlotte Pelling THIRD ROW: Mr M.Tyler, Olivia Lee-Jackson, Elina Banerji, Emma O’Brien, Lily Sorensen, Juliette Cabuil, Ashleigh Li, Abbey Timmins, Lucy McKenna, Ellie Wentworth Brown, Madeleine Jenkins, Yvette Alford, Mrs C. Patchell FOURTH ROW: Alexis Taylor, Sophie Agnew, Anika Banerji, Olivia Kent, Lauren Meaney, Grace Parker, Aisling Kennedy, Ruby Harrison, Isobel Haire, Bernice Liying He ABSENT: Avery Benbow, Josephine Egan, Isabella Loader, Isabella Lynch, Tahlia Moses, Shanvi Pokharel, Valentina Kuruc, Mr S. Napper (Coach), Mrs B. Nairn (Coach), Miss S. Lloyd (Coach)

FRONT ROW: Chloe Lee, Ella Donlevy (Coach), Zoe Redwin (Coach), Charlotte Cluff (Coach), Mrs R. Roffey (Coach/Coordinator), Georgia Cluff (Coach), Emily Stockwell (Coach), Sophie Earle (Coach), Aarya Narvar SECOND ROW: Mr M. Tyler, Amber Buchanan, Samiksha Rajesh, Lara Iannello, Holly Keir, Sophie Mota, Mrs C. Patchell THIRD ROW: Bella Kachel, Sophia Ingham, Audrey Kha, Elisabeth Jenkins, Isabelle Dwyer, Cheri Hui, Eloise Rose-Helbert ABSENT: Saoirse Watkins, Arya Yogesvaran, Mr S. Napper (Coach), Mrs B. Nairn (Coach), Miss S. Lloyd (Coach)

CSDA Debating

O rchestra

FRONT ROW: Zoe Henville, Amara Miller, Ava Hudson, Caitlin Shannon, Christina Leung, Rose Cunningham, Harriet Carmichael, Isabella Skelly, Millie Robertson, Amber Wang SECOND ROW: Mrs B. O’Dwyer, Ava Martin, Elizabeth Rizk, Myra Maini, Julianne Pardey Nunez, Olivia Alexander, Zoe Schroeder, Ava Barakat, Aimee Harrison, Isabelle Hartshorn, Sarah Chung THIRD ROW: Olivia Heath, Amreen Pandher, Olivia Donohoe, Frances O’Brien, Rosemary O’Brien, Anika Banerji, Anabel Ivin, Ruby Greenhalgh, Josie Sims FOURTH ROW: Sophie Earle, Julia Reuben, Lucy Findlay, Tia Ranftl, Anna Garnsey, Ella McKenzie, Annika Shankar, Lydia Thomas ABSENT: Scarlett Butterfield, Eloise Carey, Lara Eastman, Charlotte Forwood, Molly Hanly, Michelle Hoffman, Tahlia Moses, Maya Yogesvaran

FRONT ROW: Inseo Yoon, Christiana Vella, Luchiya Chen, Anika Banerji, Maria El Haddad, Emily Singh, Ainsley Benbow, Xiangying Li, Maisie Alleura Delfin, Zoe O’Neil SECOND ROW: Miss N. Abkiewicz, Amber Wang, Vivien Li, Ashley Zhao, Isabella Leonardi, Olivia Lee-Jackson, Abbey Briggs, Josie Sims, Aarya Narvar THIRD ROW: Chloe Lee, Olivia Lukac, Ella McKenzie, Matilda Hardy, Maya Vander Meeden, Cheri Hui, Lauren Meaney, Clara Briggs, Amy Saad

Duke of Edinburgh (Gold)

Choir

FRONT ROW: Ella Donlevy, Emily Stockwell, Emilia Weeding, Kate Cooley, Liliana Colosimo, Sophie Earle, Ella Kissick SECOND ROW: Thea Whittaker, Emma Flaherty, Sabrina Haaf, Lily Vander Meeden, Madison Webster, Eden Thomas, Jacqueline Dwyer ABSENT: Scarlett Butterfield, Anna Singh, Monique Wacher

FRONT ROW: Shania Pimenta, Chloe Liu, Tara Davami, Sophie Cooley, Charlotte Bull, Elizabeth Travers, Nelushi De Alwis, Isabel Marks, Zoe Kha, Emily Fenton-Smith, Keisha Sims, Theresa Dong SECOND ROW: Ms K. Bruce, Clare Horan, Laura Gracie, Chloe Lee, Monique Travers, Eva Halugin, Elizabeth Rizk, Ava Martin, Rachel Walsh, Suloshi De Alwis, Eve Deloughery, Chloe Bautista THIRD ROW: Sithmi Kannangara, Aisling Kennedy, Amelia Aldridge, Saoirse Hickey, Audrey Kha, Ella Horneman, Elizabeth Murphy, Annabelle Whelan, Sofia Bartucciotto, Ryleigh Bladen

STUDENT SECTION 09

TERM ONE

Term 1 was certainly a busy term for our Loreto students, with Year 7 Camp, Year 12 Retreat, Ash Wednesday, Supergirl Week and the Women of Influence Evening all occurring within these ten short weeks.

Year 7 Camp

Year 7’s Open Experience camp at Tallong Campus took place in February, with the girls all embracing new friendships and coming to understand Loreto’s values as a school.

Year 12 Retreat

Year 12 was also able to have a little break, with their Retreat experience providing them with some time for rest, reflection and prayer.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Within the realm of spirituality, our Ash Wednesday Liturgy also happened during February, celebrating the season of Lent beginning and reflecting upon concepts of generosity, compassion and renewal.

Supergirl Week

As a highly anticipated event in Loreto’s calendar, Supergirl Week allowed Loreto to recognise the beauty of sisterhood and the power women hold. Activities such as a student-teacher soccer match, thought-provoking

speeches and the distribution of the iconic pink Loreto ribbon for Supergirl Week gave students and staff an opportunity to consider the imperative voices of women and the vital issues they speak out about.

Mary Ward Connect

Mary Ward Connect was another important event that occurred during the term, as Year 10 students were able to connect with other Loreto schools across Australia though travel restrictions affected the way it

Open Day

Open Day also looked a little different this year, as it transpired virtually, through a microsite that showcased Loreto Normanhurst instead.

Overall, so many exciting and essential events happened during Term 1 at Loreto, with students buzzing with anticipation at being able to return to school after the summer holidays.

TERM TWO

Loreto Day!

Music Festival

Music Festival returned to the ICC this year, and JUST IN TIME for the start of Sydney’s 4 month lockdown. The day was full of celebration and ‘High Hopes’ with incredible performances from the boarders and each house creating an unforgettable atmosphere. It was definitely the best way we could have spent our final night before COVID came back into our lives. As Barry so aptly put it “all you need is Love”, community, and Ms O’Dwyer.

TERM THREE

Term 3 brought a myriad of challenges as COVID-19 had resigned us to learn from our own homes. Now, in this new environment we had to navigate the proceedings of the usually jam-packed Term 3 and reinvent all FACE events.

Loreto Olympics

In line with the Olympics, and our competing alumni, the school planned to raise morale through our very own “Loreto Olympics” where we completed a variety of creative activities to represent our

tutor groups and houses. From interpretive Just Dances to artistic expression through sculpture making - the community efforts all culminated in a showcase in week 5.

IN-SPIRO Day

Nearing the end of term 3, we immersed ourselves in IN-SPIRO Day (August 18), a day where us students were not required to attend online classes. This gave us a well-deserved sleep in and moment of reflective peace amidst this chaotic and unforgiving year. The community took part in reflection, creative activities, and outdoor exercise, all while spending time with our loved ones.

With every update from Gladys conjuring a sense of dread, isolation from support networks and loss of routine, the lockdown was hard on almost everyone, especially those with pre-existing mental illnesses. Sustained efforts from the school to host events like Science Week, NAIDOC Week Write a Book in A Day, R U OK? day and of course, recurring tutor group/house meetings, were vital to keeping our close-knit Loreto community afloat.

New School Council

Term 3 marked the induction of the new 2021-2022 Student Council. Extensive google forms and meetings brought us to the final ceremony: all with our Zoom backgrounds set to the DRC balcony the new captains were revealed. Audrey Kha, Social justice captain describes “I was very honoured and grateful that my peers had chosen me to be a part of the council”. Following these announcements, the end of term

Zoom leadership liturgy solidified the roles and responsibilities of the incoming captains and year 11 cohort.

“My position means that I have a chance to make some sort of change. Whether that is on a small or large scale.” Ella Horneman, Ecology Captain

And as the term came to a close, with an air of uncertainty, we were cautiously optimistic for our return to campus in the coming term.

TERM FOUR

The Return

Term 4 was a strange term for Loreto Normanhurst. All the things that were scheduled for Term 3 were now taking place as we resumed face-to-face learning for the first time in over 3 months. Needless to say, the new term changed the way we experienced learning in a school environment, masks, allocated areas for recess and lunch, and different bell times.

However, the overwhelming shift in routine seemed to bring us closer together as a community. Diligent preparation for the Year 12 graduation is a testament to this. In week 5 we gathered (in isolated areas) for both the infamous Dove Ceremony and Graduation. We watched the livestream celebrating and bidding farewell to the girls as they departed Loreto. Although we couldn’t be together for the graduation and award ceremony, all year groups assembled on the oval giving a guard of honour to our year 12’s as they moved on to the next chapter of their lives.

SCHOOL PHOTOS 09

Aston House

Kendall House

FRONT ROW: Holly Scalise, Lily Whalan, Zoe Kha, Miss M. Conn, Ms M. Gu, Mrs P. Dowers, Ms G. Emslie, Mr G. Abarbanel, Lily Hudson, Mrs N. Helm, Mr A. Horth, Mrs B. Cao, Ms S.Turkovic, Ms K. McCullough, Miss S. Lloyd, Maram Alkadamani, Joanna Cowan, Bridget Sadlon, Charlize Smyth SECOND ROW: Vanessa Yung, Phoebe Hallett, Amelia White, Isabelle Sheerin, Ava Garnys, Julia Rougon, Ellie Wentworth Brown, Alicia Ong, Regan Garufi, Matilda Lewis, Georgia Lee, Chloe Stout, Isabella Hunt, Maya Imbruglia Wong, Giaan Ryan, Madeleine Sheerin, Emily Markham, Catherine Ye, Bridie Cheema, Lily Graham THIRD ROW: Olivia Heath, Kira Pedruco, Lucia Murray, Sophie Carroll, Samantha Zahra, Saadia Enait, Ella Khoury, Emily Dale, Olivia Lee-Jackson, Harriet Carmichael, Yvette Alford, Olivia Wieteszka, Lucy McKenna, Francesca Davies, Charlotte Spooner, Eva Parratt, Clare Horan, Georgie Read, Sophie Aviani, Julia Levay FOURTH ROW: Lauren Lawer, Emilia Hansen, Annika Jamieson, Meka Trindall, Taylor Orth, Poppy Wayland Stevens, Charlotte Hudson, Jacqueline Madigan, Anna Besgrove, Olivia Holmes, Alexa Yu, Jessica Stout, Isabella Carmichael, Sophie McKenna, Fenna Swain, Felicity Orman, Sarah Chung, Chelsea Yi, Alexis De Zotti FIFTH ROW: YueYi Luo, Janet Yan, Shayarnee Burns, Julia Reuben, Breahna Akerboom, Emma Yang, Olivia Kent, Samiksha Rajesh, Madeleine Woods, Alexia Read, Sienna Blackman, Aubrye Akerboom, Grace Parker, Eloise Carey, Emily Stockwell, Michaela Iuliano, Ciara Hartnett, Ruby Harrison, Olivia Lukac SIXTH ROW: Charlotte Dale, Emma Jones, Lauren Murray, Emma Holmes, Charlotte Saliba, Sasha Tasker, Nellie Nagle, Abbey Pollard, Jessica Tapner, Rana Evans, Zara Warland, Maddison Willoughby, Elyana Qutami, Nicola De Zotti, Emily Saliba, Baylee Coe, Belle Parker, Imma Nasr, Gabrielle Ryan SEVENTH ROW: Laura Woods, Charlotte Black, Isla Mason, Anneliese Mitchell, Mia Vella, Maya Jones, Audrey Kha, Ella Horneman, Leila Mangos, Taylor Lewis, Isobel Chambers, Eleanor Adlam, Abbey Le Lievre, Charlize Hyde, Jemima Hunt, Emma Wills, Anabel Waldock, Claudia Anderson, Sarah Angel ABSENT: Jessie Ho, Hannah Rex Paulin

FRONT ROW: Clara Singh, Amber Wang, Ms A. Russo, Ms K. Mount, Dr M. Cunneen, Ms M. Bacash, Ms J. Bell, Yasmin Say, Mrs D. Stanger, Mrs C. Cunningham, Ms V. Argyrakis, Mrs K. Otten, Mr T. Lennon, Miss J. Koppman, Elisa Lee, Charlotte Choong, Jaya Nagdev SECOND ROW: Lily Low, Shania Pimenta, Isabel Marks, Alessandra Vumbaca, Claudia Granger, Emily Fenton-Smith, Aria Watson, Chloe Winterton, Bianca Buchanan, Charlotte Horbach, Suri Althofer, Ava Khursigara, Ruth Hosie, Kendal Henderson, Eleanor Low, Shania Merriman, Zoya Hussein THIRD ROW: Sophie Bremer, Sophie Ainsworth, Ella Fenton-Smith, Olivia Sukari, Emilyn Lu, Georgia Wadley, Barbara Pardey Nunez, Anishka Kumar, Niamh Hornby, Claudia Dunlop, Lauren Evans, Elisa Jeong, Isabelle Hartshorn, Ava Barakat, Arya Yogesvaran, Mia Basic, Sasha Bridges FOURTH ROW: Erin Bridger, Luchiya Chen, Jessica Anderson, Penni-Rose Collins, Madeleine Jenkins, Ashleigh Li, Weaver Klumper-Madden, Amber Buchanan, Jodie Drever, Grace Sukari, Shiyun Luo, Trinity Souma, Peyton Henderson, Gabriella Way-Moran, Lucy Perosin, Isabella Vigers, Charlotte Marks, Erika San Diego, Maya Yogesvaran FIFTH ROW: Molly Darling, Claudia Durham, Bernice Liying He, Sienna Angles-Corke, Hannah Fenech, Matiese Wadwell, Charlee Curll, Xanthe Althofer, Zoe Milne, Lara Iannello, Victoria Burns, Bronte Ciesiolka, Yasmin Khursigara, Scarlet Pidcock, Keisha Khosla, Charlotte Field, Freya Cairns, Lulu Darling, Holly Keir SIXTH ROW: Tamsyn Cairns, Charlotte O’Keeffe, Ella Sheridan, Kate Law-Whitting, Ella Taylor-Harvey, Emilia Weeding, Sophia Horbach, Sofia Storgato, Grace Hill, Paris GreenwichDadianov, Ava Basic, Amity Nguyen, Chloe Mackay, Alexandra Boerner, Danica LeTard, Emma Bower, Lily King, Isabelle Dwyer SEVENTH ROW: Stephanie Gough, Lilya Ragg, Charlotte Durham, Jemima Foster, Emma Flaherty, Brynnin Barr, Isabella Leonardi, Amber Bentley, Chloe Pereira, Paris Redenbach, Lily Osbourne, Georgie Geyer, Emily Soros, Claudia Jacka, Nathalie Doyle, Elisabeth Jenkins, Emma Gunter, Ella Evans ABSENT: Liliana Colosimo, Sophie Critchlow, Paige Critchlow, Lillian Durston, Pukhraaj Mavi, Julianne Pardey Nunez, Tahlia Moses

Barry House

Kuring-gai House

FRONT ROW: Sophia Bong, Zoe O’Neil, Emily Lenane, Mrs S. Thomsett, Mr V. McGee, Mr J. Casamento, Mrs I. Asquith, Miss E. Kozakiewicz, Eliza Haire, Mrs M. Elkojje, Mrs M. Oxley, Mr S. Napper, Mrs S. Cesamolo, Giselle Rowland-Stefanic, Annelise Burden, Ashley Merhi, Stella DalySECOND ROW: Sally Dalton, Kaiya Ah-See, Georgia Angell, Annabelle Carolan, Claudia Gibbons, Ailish Lincoln, Jennifer Fairbairn, Saskia Chapman, Ella Angell, Anna Langford, Evelyn Korkor, Katie Lynch, Rikki Scott, Nihara Gunasekara, Lily Carolan, Anqi Sheng, Abigaile Angell, Isabella Skelly, Allie Maclean THIRD ROW: Mia Gomes, Hayley El Hazouri, Sinead Hickey, Amelia Rawson, Annabelle Kingston, Abbey Williamson, Charli Rilen, Cartier Tsagaris, Adrika Acharya, Olivia Cordingley, Rachael Kuan, Grace Longney, Alice Kingston, Shaylee Kelly, Katrina Huang, Caitlin Shannon, Zara Mitchell, Emily Hennessy-Bowden, Errin Conlin FOURTH ROW: Madeleine Grindon-Ekins, Emma Wilkinson, Sophie Dalton, Victoria Elliott, Elizabeth Rizk, Amelia Korkor, Jodhi Merhi, Nirvana Bhandari, Eliza Matthews, Rachel McLachlan, Eva Carruthers, Sabine Walton, Madison Huynh, Sophie Maclean, Jessica Lenehan, Alice Kevans, Arabella Price, Olivia Kingston, Aanya Ahsanullah FIFTH ROW: Ashe O’Kelly, Isobel Haire, Lucy Knox, Matilda Windsor, Gabrielle Benson, Phoebe Ferrari, Xin Teng, Martha Longney, Stella Carter, Ava Hallinan, Alessia Anderson, Claudia Wilson, Sophia Zybenko, Isabella Loader, Charlotte Lynch, Charli Davis, Holly Gibbons, Ava Harmey, Amelia Mansfield SIXTH ROW: Paige Williamson, Franziska Wegner, Laura Rushe, Apria O’Donnell, Cordelia Stephen, Rebecca O’Brien, Ella Lincoln, Laura Francis, Mia Hallinan, Simone Robinson, Libby Weston, Abbey Curtin, Molly Lindsay, Mollie Montano, Charlotte Wilcock, Olivia Hall, Patricia Boland, Indiana Thom, Sophie O’Halloran SEVENTH ROW: Eliza Carolan, Erica Scott, Grace Boulding, Charlotte Hartmann, Saoirse Hickey, Emma Worner, Mia Hartley, Annabelle Hartley, Lucy O’Halloran, Annie Foldi, Annabelle Garing, Jemima Davison, Harriette Feilen, Molly Haymen, Chloe Boulding, Tessa Haire, Hannah Gray, Erin Longney, Sascha Crozier

FRONT ROW: Carina Wen, Charlotte Richards, Mrs S. Loccisano, Ms H. Montgomery, Ms M. Pezzi, Mrs R. Halmy, Mr J. Moran, Sabrina Haaf, Miss E. McMahon, Ms D. Cantin, Mrs J. Kachel, Mrs M. Cooksey, Mrs J. Minto, Mrs S. Hann, Mr A. Tassone, Hannah Guvlekjian, Alannah Frangi SECOND ROW: Zoe Henville, Pavarisa Wen, Abbey Briggs, Grace Baker, Alexia Bressa, Gabrielle Davidson, Ava Zaknich, Amara Miller, Nikie Yang, Lottie Ryan, Olivia Klostermann, Lucy Pittendrigh, Alina Su, Lexi Sam, Hannah Kent, Charlotte Pelling, Maia Henville, Capri McCourtie, Lapadrada Wen THIRD ROW: Dana Hendrickx, Simone Carroll, Eliana Savvides, Elina Banerji, Isabelle Carmo, Eliza Rossell, Zoe Hendrickx, Elli Barron, Emmersen Mitchell, Zara Buchanan, Morgan Wixted, Bayeh-Rose Lak, Eva Briggs, Madeline Low, Caila Cicchini, Clara Briggs, Myra Maini, Amanpreet Kaur, Kate Gilsenan FOURTH ROW: Halena Stojanovski, Olivia Donohoe, Elizabeth Ie, Amy Saad, Isabella Hall, Kaya Verma, Jessica Ingham, Isla Clark, Morgan Tyrrell, Harper Bladen, Ainsley Benbow, Eve Halliday, Indie Witton, Annelyse Seymour, Laura Nutt, Ava Muir, Laura Gracie, Anita Trairattanasirikul, Anabel Ivin FIFTH ROW: Mahek Chandak, Jemma Gower, Anika Banerji, Olivia Clancy, Veronica Day, Chloe Leivesley, Ava Nalywajko, Lauren Herbert, Stephanie Jakic, Elizabeth Carroll, Sarah Carroll, Amelia Muir, Mali Clark, Arabella Ahearn, Ella Dwyer, Sophie Hehir, Elizabeth Eade, Violet Lak, Emma Farkas SIXTH ROW: Audrey Lupton, Ryleigh Bladen, Zoe Gainsford, Sophia Whittaker, Jessica Theaker, Caitlin Leong, Angelina Scharrer, Emily Burns, Alexandra O’Brien, Greta Perosin, Maia Collins, Imogen Lassau-Wray, Mischa Nalywajko, Hannah Frith, Stephanie Fusca, Yuyang Xu, Ava Sinclair, Amelia Branley, Lucy Clayton SEVENTH ROW: Bridget Whittaker, Eilidh Downes, Imogen Fish, Amelia Windever, Hayley Kable, Samantha Barron, Ella McKenzie, Eva Frith, Isabella Fradd, Erin O’Brien, Charli Fidler, Ciara Downes, Claudia Karam, Lily Tomlinson, Georgia Robertson, Sophia Ingham, Kristina Barclay, Eleanor Pawsey, Abagail Whittaker ABSENT: Avery Benbow, Neana Bonaccordo, Matilda Davidson, Sophie Fanning, Isabella Hackett, Souria Pathak, Chiara Prinsloo, Mrs C. Scoines, Ms R. Timmins

Maye House

Mulhall House

FRONT ROW: Charlotte Mah Chut, Talia Nicholson, Ameesha Bhullar, Jacqueline Dwyer, Mr A. Saleh, Miss E. Williams, Dr A. Franks, Mrs S. Brimfield, Thea Whittaker, Mrs A. Lam, Mr M. Tyler, Ms M. Clancy, Ms M. Thomas, Mr R. Munro, Mrs M. Munro, Emily Ryan, Inseo Yoon, Mackenzie Eyles, Zara Reeves SECOND ROW: Leah Allan, Samantha Redden, Tara Davami, Jessica Trovato, Chelsea Bautista, Sophia Singh, Anna Drake, Isabella Goonan, Emma Hsin Yu Hsu, Chloe Scott, Noelle Le, Antoinette Kandalaft, Wen Jing Chen, Elina Degani, Sophia Clifton, Mylea Abood, Allegra Xiberras, Kaitlin Cuthbert, Breanna Ng, Chloe Bautista, Felicity Hsu THIRD ROW: Chloe Liu, Lucy Greville, Kiara Lee, Hewage Jayasekara, Grace Drake, Olivia You, Remy Savell-McKean, Cate Fitzpatrick, Sophia Pollard-Brayne, Katherine Myrizas, Michelle Ji, Fayth Eltakchi, Sophia Lampe, Ines Walford, Gabrielle Samyia, Imogen Pinwiset, Elizabeth Heilman, Aarya Narvar, Olivia Alexander FOURTH ROW: Juliette Franco, Chloe Lee, Katharine Monahan, Emma O’Brien, Lauren Withnell, Lily Sorensen, Darcie Byrne, Poppy Russell, Anna Cabuil, Julia Gonzales, Sophie Cabuil, Zoe Schroeder, Juliette Cabuil, Scarlett Crimmins, Sigourney Berkery, Vivien Li, Alice Mackenzie, Jessica Roche, Molly-Rose Gibbs, Hannah Cho FIFTH ROW: Zoe Clubb, Lara Eastman, Lara Granelli, Zara Trovato, Teresa Youn, Cate Smith, Anna Robertson, Maya Dias, Anastasia Hall, Shanelle Perera, Isabella Hillier, Sairsha Davies, Lucia Van Der Heiden, Charlotte Beacom, Sithmi Kannangara, Nika de Beer, Phoebe Locke, Frances O’Brien, Georgia Waite, Teighan Locke SIXTH ROW: Zoe Redwin, Keely O’Sullivan, Krisshvi Naarayanan, Phoebe Purtell, Madeleine Wall, Cheri Hui, Emily Singh, Mathilda King, Kaitlin Forder, Brigid Quirk, Elizabeth Murphy, Anna Singh, Kate Wheeler, Isabella Ryan, Isobel Parry, Ruby Russell, Georgia Tiffen, Gemma Middleton, Zara Miller SEVENTH ROW: Catherine Duffy, Frances Duffy, Grace Gillies, Isabella Bounassif, Chloe Reeves, Ella Donohoe, Sally Kearins, Lillian Dean, Micaela Nicolson, Kasey Quigley, Kaitlyn Langridge, Lucy Campbell, Molly Purtle, Brooke Symonds, Georgia Arcus, Elyse Lorimer, Clare Doherty, Mary Grant, Edith Rogers

FRONT ROW: Ava Welch, Zianne Tai, Sienna Erdmanis, Miss J. Henman, Mrs E. Cranfield, Mrs M. Badgery-Parker, Mr M. Ellis, Mrs L. Langley, Tiana Paul, Miss P. Taaffe, Ms M. Rothman, Miss I. Szanto, Miss M. McLachlan, Mrs H. Holt, Mr D. MacDonald, Morgan Fugle, Phoebe Curry, Nikita Bhana, Isabelle Barnden SECOND ROW: Joy Wang, Chanelle Kong, Kerstin Grima, Chelsea Dove, Bianca Fabjancic, Sioni Desai, Caitlan Ahmed, Nayla Chiha, Shania Wickramasinghe, Maddison Hinds, Audrey Chen, Ivana Antony, Eliza Roche, Kaylee Huang, Millie Robertson, Feronia Ding, Emilie Boshoff, Stephanie Knox, Tara Doyle THIRD ROW: Charlotte Barnett, Charlotte Park, Bethany Conlon, Chloe Oong, Isabella Knox, Phoebe Zammit, Olivia Ukovic, Ava Hudson, Erin Hanich, Ellen Broughton, Rebecca Zammit, Katrina Bolger, Lucy Proszenko, Nicole Del Rio, Ashlea Ahmed, Ella Donlevy, Lola Everson, Rose Cunningham, Elizabeth Travers FOURTH ROW: Chiara Taber, Mariana Daly, Camila De La Cruz, Amelia Hunt, Miriam McNair, Elissa Ukovic, Monique Travers, Josie O’Brien, Hilary Zhang, Saskia Wytenburg, Emeline Johnson, Anna Ziolkowski, Abigail Rigney, Clementine Garling, Annabel Mannes, Jane Dobeson, Jessica Barber, Eliza Collins, Zara Lackenby, Sarah Zammit FIFTH ROW: Elizabeth Powell, Greta Andersson, Lily Gavan, Georgia Ogilvie, Shreya Sharma, Imogen Gardner, Rhiannon Doyle, Aisling Kennedy, Piper Wytenburg, Mykaylah Bouchahine, Kyarah Bouchahine, Audrey Kirk, Josephine Egan, Anna Newsome, Mikayla Paul, Zara Cave, Amy Bailey, Charlotte Rigney, Elizabeth Bentley SIXTH ROW: Elisha Paul, Eloise Rose-Helbert, Bella Kachel, Harriet Johnson, Mia Khoudair, Kate Walters, Paris Edwards, Mia Paley, Bethanni Lavelle-Mangan, Zara Oong, Caitlin Hanich, Sarah Carrozzi, Emma Frank, Ellie Richardson, Elise MacKay, Ashley Zhao, Abigail Gosling, Clare Stevenson, Sophie Ward SEVENTH ROW: Olivia Collins, Skye Halmarick, Ishbel McBain, Lauren Meaney, Ella Cave, Naa Dedei Keenor Sabaa, Zoe Lawson, Sophia Hagley, Georgia Cluff, Charli Sutherland, Tia Ranftl, Olivia Carr, Georgia Keen, Tara Gambrill, Pia Menroy, Maria Field, Sofia Bartucciotto, Jessica Mollenbeck, Annika Shankar ABSENT: Zoey Hartshorne, Sigrid McNair, Mrs K. Cashin

Mornane House

Ward House

FRONT ROW: Keisha Sims, Maisie Alleura Delfin, Bella Searle, Alisha Thorburn, Clara Marsh, Nicole Abkiewicz, Mr C. Woldhuis, Ms M. Bugge, Lucy Findlay, Mrs S. Prees, Mr A. Chesterman, Miss L. Barrett, Mr J. Currao, Miss S. Ashton, Dr M. Zammit, Mr M. Blackburn, Brienna Russell, Zoe Chan, Emily Fairbairn SECOND ROW: Sophie Cooley, Inara Hossain, Rosie Vaughan, Nelushi De Alwis, Mashal Shah, Ava Martin, Suloshi De Alwis, Olivia Chapple, Hannah Thomas, Saskia Bullen, Kayla McKeown, Tyra Prince, Matilda Allen, Ella Kissick, Annabelle Sullivan, Isabelle Chapple, Crystal Toumasatos, Charlotte Bull, Mia Doggett, Isabella Lynch THIRD ROW: Emily Bromley, Sofia Palermo, Amelia Shepherd, Charlotte Symons, Ruby Greenhalgh, Samantha Sposari, Priya Cini, Avalon Daw, Josie Sims, Sophie Mota, Georgia Galouzis, Lydia Thomas, Abby Feurtado, Grace Ward, Lily Smith, Madison Knox, Eva Halugin, Abigail Fairbairn, Rachel Walsh, Eve Deloughery FOURTH ROW: Josephine Pek-Lowther, Clare Kennedy, Jessica Lennon, Maya Rengaswamy, Eliza Vardy, Indianna Cane, Ella de Vos, Milly Stone, Jacqueline McDonald, Hana Anson, Mackenzie Pitt, Imogen Smith, Olivia Daly, Grace Hawkins-Munro, Jessica Webster, Sophie Earle, Georgia Taylor, Chelsea Earle, Virginia Riley FIFTH ROW: Lara Wheelhouse, Grace Liddle, Lucy Ball, Caitlin Kang, Catherine Sun, Heidi Bromley, Victoria Buscall, Amelie McMullen, Lucy Deloughery, Eliza King, Abigail Wehrhahn, Hannah de Vos, Ruby Dew, Tiamane Johnstone, Sophie Agnew, Loren Bambagiotti, Charlotte Thompson, Aimee Harrison, Zara Cusick SIXTH ROW: Lucy Dalton, Ayva Myers, Isabella Bryant, Isabella Johnson, Samantha Schiffmann, Lily Daley, Georgia Reid, Bethany Carr, Scarlett Butterfield, Madeleine Campbell, Isabelle Reid, Sophia Black, Kate Cooley, Niamh Kelleher, Gabrielle Samardzic, Monique McEnearney, Ruby Booth, Jorja White, Isabella Bambagiotti SEVENTH ROW: Amelia Aldridge, Suzy Shishoian, Sarah Roberts, Sarah Gardiner, Mailee Suefong, Maya McMullen, Charlotte Cluff, Amy McFadden, Anna Garnsey, Lily Vander Meeden, Isabella Gibson, Maya Vander Meeden, Tara O’Malley, Molly Coe, Alana Hollis, Annabelle Whelan, Joanne Yi, Laura Toscan, Sophie Goldman

FRONT ROW: Evangeline Byrne-Fister, Kristina Taylor, Aoife Berry, Mrs L. Miller, Ms E. Lincoln, Mrs H. McIntyre, Mr M. Rafe, Ms M. Albert, Jordyn Richards, Mrs S. Solo, Mrs H. Truong, Miss J. Willis, Mrs R. Roffey, Mrs C. Patchell, Mr M. Hughes, Ms L. Coombes, Isabella Scotti, Freya Cohen, Theresa Dong SECOND ROW: Young Yoon Oh, Leah Kebblewhite, Mackenzie Chisholm, Ella Dulhunty, Ruby Mazzei, Natalia Barone, Georgia Sykes, Stephanie Drummond, Ella Johnson, Sophia Johnston, Kiera Short, Poppy Martin, Rosie Morahan, Gemma Hussein, Lucy Harrison, Lily Malmgron, Allegra Laface, Stephanie Wilkins, Christiana Vella, Natalie Hardwick THIRD ROW: Chelsea Tran, Veronica Vella, Eleanor Whittaker, Molly Hanly, Bella Dent, Jasmine Wheeler, Elyse Stephens, Lucia Daly, Jessica Abraham, Amelia Bowie, Chelsea Gleeson, Amelia Witheridge, Anna Budinsky, Shanvi Pokharel, Olivia Bissett, Christina Leung, Mia Tsakos, Ashlyn Horton, Xiangying Li FOURTH ROW: Zara Rowling, Neve Tierney, Isabella Tesoriero, Alexis Taylor, Charlotte Owens, Abbey Timmins, Erin Donnelly, Olivia Taylor, Keara Walsh, Katherine Pennington, Siena Prees, Genevieve Bolster, Eliza Vuckovic, Valentina Kuruc, Malinsa Ranaweera, Francesca Byrne-Fister, Amreen Pandher, Charli Middleton, Stella Moore FIFTH ROW: Zoe Huang, Charlotte Jones, Annie Walsh, Sara Simon, Milliver Lloyd, Phoebe Lagudi, Josephine Burke, Charlotte Fahey, Meg Warburton, Claire Evans, Anne-Maree Swanson, Elizabeth Bolster, Lillyanna Talbott-Hatch, Harriet Williams, Millicent Hughes, Sophia Slater, Sophie Malmgron, Isabel Armstrong, Rosemary O’Brien SIXTH ROW: Juliette Denny, Genevieve Hadwen, Charlotte Curran, Olivia Lucas, Saskia Bowie, Amelia Hadwen, Anna Rabeau, Caitlin Blackburn, Scarlett Agresta, Grace Pembroke, Eliza Hely, Charlotte Edwards, Edie Tassell, Meghan Andren, Elizabeth Attia, Sophie Kavanagh, Maria El Haddad, Karen Cheung, Mia Jones SEVENTH ROW: Gabriella Boots, Matilda Hardy, Brigitta Williams, Elizabeth Bronk, Scarlett O’Kane, Katherine Hughes, Sienna Fox, Sidney Dixon, Grace Callanan, Alisara Roonan, Hallebeth Jones, Sophie Roche, Madison Webster, Alyssa Jones, Annabelle Gohl, Imogen Kearins, Ashlee Kim, Eden Thomas, Lily Oswald ABSENT: Mrs E. Hughes, Ms M. De Mattia

ASTON HOUSE

Sienna Angles-Corke

Brynnin Barr

Ava Barakat

Ava Basic

Mia Basic Amber Bentley

Sophie Ainsworth

Xanthe Althofer

Suri Althofer

Jessica Anderson

Penni-Rose Collins

Alexandra Boerner

Emma Bower

Sophie Bremer

Erin Bridger

Sasha Bridges

Bronte Ciesiolka

Lulu Darling

Bianca Buchanan

Liliana Colosimo

Victoria Burns

Sophie Critchlow

Tamsyn Cairns

Freya Cairns

Paige Critchlow

Luchiya Chen

Charlotte Choong

Charlee Curll

Amber Buchanan

Molly Darling

Nathalie Doyle

Lillian Durston

Jodie Drever

Claudia Dunlop

Charlotte Durham Claudia Durham

Isabelle Dwyer

Emily Fenton-Smith

Niamh Hornby

Stephanie Gough

Kendal Henderson

Jemima Foster

Claudia Granger

Grace Hill

Bernice Liying He

Georgie Geyer

Peyton Henderson

Lauren Evans

Ella Evans

Paris Greenwich-Dadianov

Sophia Horbach

Charlotte Horbach

Ruth Hosie

Zoya Hussein

Ella Fenton-Smith

Hannah Fenech

Emma Flaherty

Emma Gunter

Isabelle Hartshorne

Lara Iannello

ASTON HOUSE

Chloe Mackay

Pukhraaj Mavi Shania Merriman Luca Milne

Ava Liu

Kate Law-Whitting

Isabella Leonardi Danica LeTard Ashleigh Li

Elisa Lee

Chiara Leonardi

Emilyn Lu

Charlotte Marks Isabel Marks

Anishka Kumar Weaver Klumper-Madden

Ava Khursigara

Keisha Khosla

Emily Kim

Yasmin Khursigara

Lily King

Madeleine Jenkins

Elisabeth Jenkins

Holly Keir

Claudia Jacka

Elisa Jeong

Zoe Milne

Lucy Perosin

Charlotte O’Keeffe

Yasmin Say

Clara Singh

Scarlet Pidcock

Lily Osbourne

Ella Sheridan

Paris Redenbach

Chloe Pereira

Emily Soros

Tahlia Moses

Jaya Nagdev

Erika San Diego

Julianne Pardey Nunez

Barbara Pardey Nunez

Amity Nguyen

Shania Pimenta Lilya Ragg

Grace Sukari

Monique Wacher

Matiese Wadwell

Isabella Vigers

Olivia Sukari

Ella Taylor-Harvey

Georgia Wadley

Sofia Storgato

Trinity Souma

Alessandra Vumbaca

Jessica Summerton

Amber Wang

ASTON HOUSE

Maya Yogesvaran

ABSENT: Renee Bujega

Emilia Weeding

Arya Yogesvaran

Gabriella Way-Moran

Chloe Winterton

Aria Watson

BARRY HOUSE

BARRY

Nirvana Bhandari

Georgia Angell

Hayley El Hazouri

Charli Davis

Lily Carolan

Gabrielle Benson

Eva Carruthers

Errin Conlin

Adrika Acharya

Saskia Chapman

Stella Daly

Alessia Anderson

Ella Angell Abigaile Angell

Aanya Ahsanullah

Patricia Boland

Kaiya Ah-See

Sophia Bong Chloe Boulding

Annelise Burden

Annabelle Carolan

Grace Boulding

Eliza Carolan

Olivia Cordingley

Sascha Crozier

Abbey Curtin

Sophie Dalton

Sally Dalton

Stella Carter

Jemima Davison

BARRY HOUSE

BARRY

Katrina Huang Madison Huynh

Holly Gibbons Mia Gomes

Emily Hennessy-Bowden

Ava Harmey

Annabelle Hartley

Mia Hallinan

Ava Hallinan

Annabelle Garing Claudia Gibbons

Madeleine Grindon-Ekins Nihara Gunasekara

Eliza Haire

Isobel Haire

Tessa Haire Olivia Hall

Mia Hartley

Charlotte Hartmann

Molly Haymen

Saoirse

Hickey

Sinead

Hickey

Michelle Hoffman

Shaylee Kelly

Phoebe Ferrari

Jennifer Fairbairn

Laura Francis

Victoria Elliott

Harriette Feilen

Annie Foldi

BARRY HOUSE

Lucy Knox

Alice Kevans

Olivia Kingston

Alice Kingston

Annabelle Kingston

Klara Kraal

Rachael Kuan

Jodhi Merhi

Ashley Merhi

Erin Longney Grace Longney

Isabella Loader

Charlotte Lynch

Evelyn Korkor

Amelia Korkor

Anna Langford

Molly Lindsay

Jessica Lenehan

Emily Lenane

Martha Longney

Ella Lincoln

Ailish Lincoln

Katie Lynch

Rachel McLachlan

Eliza Matthews

Zara Mitchell

Sophie Maclean

Allie Maclean

Abbie Maley

Amelia Mansfield

BARRY HOUSE

BARRY

Madeline Studdert

Cordelia Stephen

Charlotte Wilcock

Xin Teng

Rikki Scott

Emma Wilkinson

Libby Weston

Abbey Williamson

Erica Scott

Caitlin Shannon Anqi Sheng

Isabella Skelly

Franziska Wegner

Indiana Thom Cartier Tsagaris

Sabine Walton

Laura Rushe

Arabella Price

Simone Robinson

Elizabeth RIzk

Charli Rilen

Amelia Rawson

Giselle Rowland-Stefanic

Zoe O’Neil

Apria O’Donnell

Mollie Montano

Rebecca O’Brien

Lucy O’Halloran

Ashe O’Kelly

Sophie O’Halloran

Claudia Wilson

Sophia Zybenko

Emma Worner

Paige Williamson

Matilda Windsor

KENDALL HOUSE

Sienna Blackman

Francesca Davies

Regan Garufi

Yvette Alford

Emily Dale

Alexis De Zotti

Sophie Aviani

Ava Garnys

Sarah Chung Baylee Coe Joanna Cowan

Aubrye Akerboom

Charlotte Dale

Anna Besgrove

Breahna Akerboom

Maram Alkadamani

Claudia Anderson

Eleanor Adlam

Sarah Angel

Charlotte Black

Isobel Chambers

Shayarnee Burns

Harriet Carmichael

Eloise

Carey

Isabella Carmichael

Sophie Caroll

Bridie Cheema

Saadia Enait

Nicola De Zotti

Rana Evans

Ruby Harrison

Emilia Hansen

Phoebe Hallett

Isabella Hunt

Annika Jamieson

Zoe Kha

Julia Levay

Lily Graham

Olivia Heath

Jessie Ho

Maya Imbruglia Wong

Emma Holmes

Ella Khoury

Lauren Lawer

Charlotte Hudson

Olivia Lee-Jackson

Abbey Le Lievre

Ciara Hartnett

Olivia Holmes

Clare Horan Ella Horneman

Lily Hudson

Jemima Hunt

Charlize Hyde

Michaela Iuliano

Maya Jones

Emma Jones

Olivia Kent

Audrey Kha

Georgia Lee

KENDALL HOUSE

Taylor Orth Belle Parker

Imma Nasr

Abbey Pollard

Felicity Orman

Anneliese Mitchell

Julia Reuben

Lauren Murray

Lucia Murray Nellie Nagle

Eva Parratt

Georgie Read

Alicia Ong

Grace Parker

Kira Pedruco

Elyana Qutami

Alexia Read

Hannah Rex Paulin

Samiksha Rajesh

Holly McKenna

Lucy McKenna

Jacqueline Madigan

Emily Markham

Sophie McKenna

Leila Mangos

Isla Mason

Taylor Lewis

YueYi Luo

Olivia Lukac

Matilda Lewis

Charlotte Saliba

Chloe Stout

Emily Stockwell

Bridget Sadlon

Holly Scalise

Fenna Swain

Charlize Smyth

Meka Trindall

Charlotte Spooner

Lily Whalan

Poppy Wayland-Stevens

Julia Rougon

Giaan Ryan

Gabrielle Ryan

Emily Saliba

Jessica Stout

Madeleine Sheerin

Jessica Tapner

Isabelle Sheerin

Sasha Tasker

Emma Wills

Laura Woods

Mia Vella

Anabel Waldock

Amelia White

Zara Warland

Maddison Willoughby

Madeleine Woods

Ellie Wentworth-Brown

Olivia Wieteszka

KENDALL HOUSE

Vanessa Yung

Samantha Zahra

Chelsea Yi Catherine Ye Alexa Yu Emma Yang Janet Yan

KURING-GAI HOUSE

Elina Banerji

Simone Carroll

Harper Bladen

Anika Banerji

Isla Clark

Zara Buchanan

Abbey Briggs

Avery Benbow

Olivia Clancy

Sarah Carroll

Eva Briggs

Mali Clark

Emily Burns

Elli Barron

Elizabeth Carroll

Grace Baker

Arabella Ahearn

Aryana Akand

Kristina Barclay

Ainsley Benbow

Amelia Branley

Alexia Bressa

Mahek Chandak

Samantha Barron

Ryleigh Bladen

Clara Briggs

Neana Bonaccordo

Isabelle Carmo

Caila Cicchini

Lucy Clayton

KURING-GAI HOUSE

Emma Farkas

Elizabeth Eade

Isabella Hackett

Sophie Fanning

Stephanie Fusca

Ella Dwyer

Charli Fidler

Imogen Fish

Isabella Fradd

Alannah Frangi

Zoe Gainsford

Hannah Frith

Eva Frith

Jemma Gower

Hannah Guvlekjian

Kate Gilsenan

Laura Gracie

Sabrina Haaf

Eve Halliday

Dana Hendrickx

Isabella Hall

Zoe Hendrickx

Maia Henville

Matilda Davidson

Olivia Donohoe

Gabrielle Davidson

Veronica Day

Maia Collins

Eilidh Downes

Ciara Downes

Zoe Henville

Anabel Ivin

Elizabeth Ie

Jessica Ingham

Lauren Herbert

Sophia Ingham

Stephanie Jakic

Madeline Low

Ella McKenzie

Hayley Kable

Hannah Kent

Bayeh-Rose Lak

Amara Miller

Violet Lak

Audrey Lupton

Chloe Leivesley

Amanpreet Kaur

Ava Nalywajko

Claudia Karam

Olivia Klostermann

Imogen Lassau-Wray

Caitlin Leong

Myra Maini

Laura Nutt

Ava Muir

Capri McCourtie

Amelia Muir

Emmersen Mitchell

Mischa Nalywajko

Alexandra O’Brien

KURING-GAI HOUSE

Pavarisa Wen Abagail Whittaker Bridget Whittaker

Lapadrada Wen

Ava Sinclair

Lily Tomlinson

Annelyse Seymour

Halena Stojanovski

Kaya Verma

Morgan Tyrrell

Anita Trairattanasirikul

Alina Su Jessica Theaker

Carina Wen

Amy Saad

Lexi Sam

Eliza Rossell

Eliana Savvides

Lottie Ryan

Georgia Robertson

Charlotte Richards

Angelina Scharrer

India Schultz

Souria Pathak

Eleanor Pawsey

Charlotte Pelling

Lucy Pittendrigh

Greta Perosin

Chiara Prinsloo

Erin O’Brien

Sophia Whittaker

Amelia Windever

Morgan Wixted

Nikie Yang Indie Witton Yuyang Xu

Ava Zaknich

ABSENT: Alexandra Parington

MAYE HOUSE

Leah Allan

Anna Drake

Wen Jing Chen

Sophia Clifton

Darcie Byrne

Elina Degani

Sairsha Davies

Juliette Cabuil

Chloe Bautista

Maya Dias

Nika de Beer

Sophie Cabuil

Hannah Cho

Zoe Clubb

Olivia Alexander Mylea Abood

Chelsea Bautista

Charlotte Beacom

Ameesha Bhullar

Kaitlin Cuthbert

Tara Davami

Anna Cabuil

Georgia Arcus

Sigourney Berkery

Isabella Bounassif

Lucy Campbell

Scarlett Crimmins

Lillian Dean

Clare Doherty

Ella Donohoe

Hewage Jayasekara

Molly-Rose Gibbs

Anastasia Hall

Lucy Greville

Sophia Lampe

Isabella Goonan

Isabella Hillier

Julia Gonzales

Mary Grant

Emma Hsin Yu Hsu

Lara Granelli

Antoinette Kandalaft

Mathilda King

Juliette Franco

Kaitlin Forder

Grace Gillies

Elizabeth Heilman

Felicity Hsu

Sithmi Kannangara

Cheri Hui

Michelle Ji

Sally Kearins

Grace Drake

Catherine

Duffy

Mackenzie

Eyles

Fayth Eltakchi

Lara Eastman

Frances Duffy

Jacqueline Dwyer

Cate Fitzpatrick

MAYE HOUSE

Keely O’Sullivan

Elizabeth Murphy

Shanelle Perera

Katherine Myrizas

Sophia Pollard-Brayne

Micaela Nicolson

Phoebe Purtell

Breanna Ng

Emma O’Brien

Zara Miller

Alice Mackenzie

Charlotte Mah Chut Gemma Middleton

Imogen Pinwiset

Krisshvi Naarayanan

Frances O’Brien

Isobel Parry

Katharine Monahan

Talia Nicholson

Molly Purtle

Aarya Narvar

Kiara Lee

Phoebe Locke

Chloe Lee

Vivien Li Chloe Liu

Teighan Locke Elyse Lorimer

Noelle Le

Kaitlyn Langridge

Kasey Quigley

Brigid Quirk

Anna Robertson

Anna Singh

Sophia Singh

Georgia Waite Ines Walford

Samantha Redden

Poppy Russell

Gabrielle Samyia

Zoe Schroeder

Jessica Roche

Emily Ryan

Zara Reeves

Ruby Russell

Remy Savell-Mckean

Chloe Scott

Edith Rogers

Isabella Ryan

Emily Singh

Jessica Trovato

Zara Trovato

Madeleine Wall

Brooke Symonds

Thea Whittaker

Lily Sorensen

Georgia Tiffen

Lucia Van Der

Heiden

Cate Smith

Kate Wheeler

Allegra Xiberras

Inseo Yoon

Teresa Youn Olivia You

Betty Wolkenstein

Lauren Withnell

MORNANE HOUSE

Sophie Agnew

Rachel Agius

Sophia Black

Emily Bromley

Charlotte Bull Saskia Bullen

Hana Anson

Zoe Chan Isabelle Chapple

Heidi Bromley

Lucy Ball

Priya Cini

Victoria Buscall

Indianna Cane

Isabella Bambagiotti

Amelia Aldridge Matilda Allen

Loren Bambagiotti

Ruby Booth

Isabella Bryant

Scarlett Butterfield Madeleine Campbell

Bethany

Carr

Olivia Chapple

Charlotte Cluff

Molly Coe

Sophie Cooley

Aiveen Creak

Kate Cooley

Zara Cusick

MORNANE HOUSE

Ruby Dew

Chelsea Earle

Georgia Galouzis

Ruby Greenhalgh

Eva Halugin

Ella de Vos

Lucy Deloughery

Suloshi De Alwis

Avalon Daw

Maisie Alleura Delfin

Nelushi De Alwis

Eve Deloughery

Emily Fairbairn

Hannah de Vos

Mia Doggett

Sophie Earle Abigail Fairbairn

Abby Feurtado

Charlotte Forwood

Lucy Findlay

Sarah Gardiner

Anna Garnsey

Sophie Goldman

Isabella Gibson

Grace Hawkins-Munro

Aimee Harrison

Olivia Daly

Lucy Dalton

Lily Daley

Alana Hollis

Niamh Kelleher Clare Kennedy

Isabella Lynch

Tiamane Johnstone

Madison Knox

Eliza King

Inara Hossain

Jessica Lennon

Isabella Johnson

Caitlin Kang

Ella Kissick

Grace Liddle

Isabelle Reid

Maya Rengaswamy

Amy McFadden

Tara O’Malley

Monique McEnearney

Sophie Mota

Mackenzie Pitt

Ava Martin

Jacqueline McDonald

Amelie McMullen

Maya McMullen

Ayva Myers

Georgia Reid

Josephine Pek-Lowther

Kayla McKeown

Sofia Palermo

Tyra

Prince

Virginia Riley

MORNANE HOUSE

Laura Toscan

Crystal Toumasatos

Lily Vander Meeden

Lydia Thomas

Maya Vander Meeden Eliza Vardy

Charlotte Thompson

Suzy Shishoian

Samantha Sposari

Samantha Schiffmann

Josie Sims

Lily Smith

Mailee Suefong Annabelle Sullivan

Elizabeth Schell

Bella Searle

Amelia Shepherd

Keisha Sims

Milly Stone

Charlotte Symons

Georgia Taylor

Mashal Shah

Hannah Thomas

Gabrielle Samardzic

Imogen Smith

Catherine Sun

Sarah Roberts

Brienna

Russell

Rosie Vaughan

Rachel Walsh

Grace Ward

Abigail Wehrhahn

Jessica Webster

Jorja White

Joanne Yi

Lara Wheelhouse

Annabelle Whelan

ABSENT: Grace Brewer, Emma Romeo

MULHALL HOUSE

Sofia Bartucciotto

Rose Cunningham

Isabelle Barnden

Nikita Bhana

Mariana Daly

Katrina Bolger

Zara Cave

Ivana Antony

Eliza Collins

Greta Andersson

Elizabeth Bentley

Amy Bailey

Ellen Broughton

Jessica Barber

Ella Cave

Ashlea Ahmed

Mykaylah Bouchahine

Kyarah Bouchahine

Olivia Carr Sarah Carrozzi

Georgia Cluff

Olivia

Collins

Bethany Conlon

Phoebe Curry

Caitlan

Ahmed

Charlotte Barnett

Elle Chang

Audrey Chen

Nayla Chiha

Emilie Boshoff

Camila De La Cruz

Rhiannon Doyle

Nicole Del Rio

Chelsea Dove

Feronia Ding

Ella Donlevy

Morgan Fugle

Skye Halmarick

Maria Field

Clementine Garling

Tara Gambrill

Kerstin Grima

Josephine Egan

Imogen Gardner

Erin Hanich

Maddison Hinds

Abigail Gosling

Paris Edwards

Emma Frank

Lily Gavan

Sophia Hagley

Caitlin Hanich

Zoey Hartshorne

Sienna Erdmanis

Lola Everson

Bianca Fabjancic

Tara Doyle

Sioni Desai

Jane Dobeson

Kaylee Huang

MULHALL HOUSE

Annabel Mannes

Miriam McNair

Zoe Lawson

Mia Paley

Jessica Mollenbeck

Chloe Oong

Elise MacKay

Zara Oong

Sigrid McNair

Ishbel McBain

Lauren Meaney Pia Menroy

Georgia Ogilvie

Charlotte Park

Anna Newsome

Josie O’Brien

Amelia Hunt

Mia Khoudair

Stephanie Knox

Aisling Kennedy

Audrey Kirk

Ava Hudson

Harriet Johnson

Emeline Johnson

Bella Kachel

Zara Lackenby

Georgia Keen

Isabella Knox

Chanelle Kong

Bethanni Lavelle-Mangan

Clare Stevenson

Chiara Taber

Tiana Paul

Annika Shankar

Tia Ranftl

Charli Sutherland

Ellie Richardson

Millie Robertson

Naa Dedei Keenor Sabaa

Elizabeth Powell

Charlotte Rigney

Elisha Paul

Eloise Rose-Helbert

Mikayla Paul

Lucy Proszenko

Shreya Sharma

Shania Wickramasinghe

Sophie Ward

Kate Walters

Elizabeth Travers

Joy Wang

Olivia Ukovic

Sophia Pettitt

Zianne Tai

Monique Travers

Elissa Ukovic

Ava Welch

Abigail Rigney

Eliza Roche

Piper Wytenburg

MULHALL HOUSE

Rebecca Zammit

Ashley Zhao

Sarah Zammit

Hilary Zhang

Anna Ziolkowski

Saskia Wytenburg Phoebe Zammit

Jessica Abraham

Natalia Barone Aoife Berry

Saskia Bowie

Freya Cohen

Scarlett Agresta

Francesca Byrne-Fister

Evangeline Byrne-Fister

Genevieve Bolster

Gabriella Boots Amelia Bowie

Isabel Armstrong

Anna Budinsky

Caitlin Blackburn

Meghan Andren

Beth Andren

Elizabeth Attia

Olivia Bissett

Elizabeth Bolster

Elizabeth Bronk

Mackenzie Chisholm

Sidney Dixon

Theresa Dong

Josephine Burke

Grace Callanan

Karen Cheung

Charlotte Curran

Lucia Daly

Juliette Denny

Bella Dent

Maria El Haddad

Claire Evans

Charlotte Fahey

Millicent Hughes

Zoe Huang

Ella Johnson

Natalie Hardwick

Gemma Hussein

Lucy Harrison

Molly Hanly

Mia Jones

Meg Johnson

Charlotte Jones

Sophia Johnston

Amelia Hadwen

Sienna Fox

Annabelle Gohl

Chelsea Gleeson

Genevieve Hadwen

Matilda Hardy

Ashlyn Horton

Katherine Hughes

Eliza Hely

Alyssa Jones

Hallebeth Jones

Sophie Kavanagh

Charlotte Edwards

Ella Dulhunty

Stephanie Drummond

Erin Donnelly

Scarlett O’Kane

Charlotte Owens

Grace Pembroke

Anna Rabeau

Olivia Lucas

Stella Moore

Lily Malmgron

Rosie Morahan

Sophie Malmgron

Poppy Martin

Ruby Mazzei

Charli Middleton

Rosemary O’Brien

Katherine Pennington

Lily Oswald

Young Yoon Oh

Siena Prees

Amreen Pandher

Shanvi Pokharel

Christina Leung

Valentina Kuruc

Allegra Laface

Ashlee Kim

Phoebe Lagudi

Xiangying Li Milliver Lloyd

Leah Kebblewhite

Imogen Kearins

Tilly Rose Keogh

Malinsa Ranaweera

Olivia Taylor

Sara Simon

Claudia Stratton

Kristina Taylor

Kiera Short Alisara Roonan

Anne-Maree Swanson

Jordyn Richards

Sophie Roche

Elyse Stephens

Isabella Scotti

Georgia Sykes

Edie Tassell

Sophia Slater

Zara Rowling

Lillyanna Talbott-Hatch

Alexis Taylor

Isabella Tesoriero

Eden Thomas

Mia Tsakos

Veronica Vella

Chelsea Tran

Abbey Timmins

Christiana Vella

Neve Tierney

Annie Walsh

Eliza Vuckovic

Keara Walsh

Meg Warburton

Saoirse Watkins

Brigitta Williams

Eleanor Whittaker

Stephanie Wilkins

Harriet Williams

Amelia Witheridge

Charlotte Wilson

Jasmine Wheeler

Madison Webster

ABSENT: Xanthe Mara, Arabella Tripolone