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.”

“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.”

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

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.

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.

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.

YEAR 12 2021

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, 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, 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