McCabe House
Opening Soon!

Our new boarding house is continuing to take shape, with significant progress now visible across the site. Recent aerial images highlight the scale and design of the building, including the distinctive curved architecture and integration within the surrounding campus. External works are well underway, with key structural elements complete and landscaping beginning to emerge.

On Thursday, a small group from Loreto Normanhurst toured the four levels of McCabe House, gaining a rare look at the building as it comes together. The team viewed prototype bedrooms, bathroom pods, and emerging common areas, offering a sense of how the spaces will support comfort, connection, and community life.

Earlier in November, incoming 2026 boarding families were also welcomed onsite for a preview of the prototype bedroom and selected areas of the building, giving them an early look at their daughters’ future home.

These visits offered an exciting glimpse into the progress of McCabe House as it continues to take shape.

In August 2025, a group of Year 11 students toured McCabe House ahead of its completion. The visit offered a first-hand view of the thoughtful design and attention to detail creating a comfortable and welcoming home for boarders.

The project manager highlighted key sustainable features, including 100kW solar panels, a water reuse system, and energy-efficient lighting. Students explored dormitories, communal areas, staff facilities, and even gained rare access to the roof with its expansive views over the School grounds.

The tour provided a deeper understanding of how McCabe House will support the life and community of our boarders.

Exciting progress is underway!

Alongside the Buildcorp team, our Principal recently visited the construction site to see firsthand how the new Boarding House is taking shape. From the foundation work to the emerging structure, each step brings us closer to creating a modern, welcoming home for our boarders.

The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the vision behind this project and the incredible work being done to bring it to life

The new Boarding House will have accommodation for 216 boarding students. There will be a variety of room configurations from 6-bed dorms for younger boarders, and 2-bed and single rooms for senior students. Each room will allow for generous, secure storage. The bathroom facilities will be shared and will be plentiful, modern and new.

The dining and gather spaces will be used for individual or small group areas or for gathering the whole boarding community for meals and other activities. During the school day, the dining room will also serve as a canteen for our day students. The connect spaces include a welcoming communal lounge and other spaces to allow for relaxing times with friends and there will be cooking facilities for boarders to prepare snacks together after school. Smaller chill and learning spaces will be spread across the building for small group or individual time out or study. These indoor areas will spill out to usable outdoor spaces, with a garden area and seating for learning and socialising, and a BBQ and firepit terrace for casual weekend nights in.