Professional Learning

Professional learning at Loreto Normanhurst is led by the Deputy Principal and Director of Human Resources.  Opportunities are available to all staff members and includes:

Individual and Department Professional Learning Experiences
Includes a wide variety of conferences, workshops, courses and networks off-site as well as in-house experiences.

Induction Program for New Staff
A two-day Induction Intensive is held in January each year.  For all staff commencing after January, the Director of Human Resources co-ordinates and supports their ongoing induction.

Mentor Program
Every staff member is matched with a mentor at the commencement of their employment. 

Annual Staff Development Days
Four Staff Days are held during the course of the school year.  One Staff Retreat Day is held mid-year.  In addition to these days, teaching and boarding staff undertake two faculty days in non-term time.

Staff Scholarship
Staff are encouraged to apply for the annual staff scholarship of $7,500 allocated for overseas study and research.

Young & Beginning Teachers Network
This network supports New Scheme Teachers in the accreditation process.  It also supports staff beginning their teaching career.

New Leaders Network
This network supports staff new to leadership.

Staff Formation
These sessions are designed to develop and strengthen staff understanding of the Loreto ethos.

Loreto 5
Since 2000, five teaching staff members have been given 0.2 FTE release for one year to work on the incorporation of learning theory, information literacy and ICT skills into their teaching practice. 

Other Professional Learning Days
The Deputy Principal and Director of Human Resources organise other professional development experiences for specific needs of individual groups and departments as required.