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| 26 May 2023 | |
| Australia | |
| School Newsletter |
We are getting closer to Loreto Day on Friday, 2 June, an exciting community day but also an important one to raise awareness and fundraising efforts for the Mary Ward International Australia project, ‘The Landing Pad’ in West Bengal, India. For more information about the cause, click here. and scroll to the Landing Pad information. To minimise the management of collecting coins, $10 per student will be added to the Term 3 School Fees which covers a sausage sizzle lunch, entry to the concert and the gold coin donation for the privilege of wearing mufti on the day. Boarders will be charged $5 for the day. Students are encouraged to bring additional money so they can buy treats and participate in fun activities at the House stalls. All money raised will be donated to the Loreto Day cause.
The Loreto Day Raffle ticket sales are going well, and you can purchase your tickets by clicking here where you will see an extensive range of prizes. Best of luck and give generously to the cause.
All parents are invited to an online webinar presented by Paul Dillon from DARTA on Wednesday, 7 June from 6:30 to 8pm. The presentation educates parents about drug use in teenagers, including alcohol and vaping. You will receive further information including the webinar link soon. Paul has a long-standing relationship with Loreto Normanhurst and he will be presenting to Year 10, 11 and 12 on the same day. He is Australia’s leading educator on the dangers of alcohol and other drugs for young people. We strongly encourage all parents to attend this important webinar.
School TV is an online resource designed to empower you as parents with credible and sound information with realistic, practical ongoing support strategies.
Click the link here to find out more.
Please see below the recording link for the Year 9 FNQE Parent Information Evening 2023 that took place on Thursday, 11 May.
Link: https://vimeo.com/826735330
Password: FNQEY92023
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact fnq@loretonh.nsw.edu.au
At the end of last term Year 9 and 10 Agriculture took the long (but very scenic) bus ride to Tocal Agricultural College near Maitland to learn about the processes that happen across different farms. Once we had clambered off the bus, we were led over to a large arena full of people training horses. Here we learnt about how the college trains horses and how they bring them up to quality competition level to compete and then to be sold at the end of a certain period. We were then taken to see the enormous free-range egg farm where we saw 90,000 chickens and learnt about the process of egg grading and the importance of controlling diseases and pests within the farm. We were then taken to the milking shed and learnt about the function of all the different parts of the machines and their uses. We were told that we would come back to the milking shed to see the cow-milking taking place, and there was a ripple of excitement throughout the group. We learnt about the process of farming wool and about the importance of dogs to protect the sheep herd. We were also taken to the wool sorting and sheep shearing shed to learn about these processes. By far everyone’s favourite part was when we were taken to the calf nursery and allowed to pat the calves! It’s hard to describe the sheer adorableness of these calves but all I can say is that the teachers had a hard time getting us to leave. This was an amazing experience in which we saw firsthand how a range of farms operate. It gave us a greater understanding of processes and technologies used on farms and how it makes them more efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly. Avril Hanna, Year 9
In the next few weeks Year 8, 9 and 10 students will be involved in the 2024 Subject Selection process.
Between Wednesday, 21 June, Term 2 to Friday, 28 July, Term 3, students will be required to submit their 2024 subject choices online using the Web Preferences system. Students will be sent an email from the Learning Office prior to this date, with a link to the system. All students must submit their choices before the deadline – Friday, 28 July.
YEAR 8
Wednesday, 7 June during Conversation period: Students will be briefed on the process and they will learn about the subjects on offer in Stage 5 and the criteria to follow to submit their choices.
Friday, 16 June in periods 1 and 2: Students will attend presentations from the Heads of Department for the elective subjects.
Please see here the Subject Selection Handbook.
YEAR 9
Wednesday, 31 May during Conversation period: Students will be briefed on the criteria to follow in Year 10 to submit their choices online. In Year 10, students complete TWO elective subjects and as a result, students currently in Year 9 need to discontinue one of their elective subjects.
Please see here the Subject Selection Handbook.
YEAR 10
Monday, 29 May: Subject selection Incursion with students and staff.
Wednesday, 31 May 6.30pm to 8.00pm: Parent and Student Subject Selection Evening.
Wednesday, 7 June Term 2 to Wednesday, 26 July Term 3: Subject Selection Plenary Meetings. (Further information will be communicated to parents at the Subject Selection Evening).
Detailed information about the Year 10 Subject Selection Process was also communicated on FaceOnline and also via an EdSmart permission note sent by our Careers Office.
Please see here the Subject Selection Handbook.
The following vaccines will be offered free to your daughter at school:
Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. To provide online consent for your daughter to receive her vaccination please click here.
You will need your Service NSW log-in details along with both parent and child Medicare details. If you do not already have a Service NSW account you can create an account here.
The benefits of online consent for parents are:
If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper- based consent form directly from our school.
If you have any questions regarding the vaccination process and online consent, please visit the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination
Wednesday, 17 May
Congratulations to our Mooting Team, Olivia Heath, Jane Dobeson and Isabelle Barnden who participated in the Bond Mooting Competition virtually. The team did a great job and were wonderful ambassadors for the school.
Monday, 22 May
Congratulations to our Mock Trial team who won their 2nd Round Trial against Al Sadiq College. The Final score was 184/164. Congratulations Team!
Wednesday, 24 May
Congratulations to the Mock Mediation team who completed their second-round mediation. It was great to have an adjudicator onsite with the team! Well done to the team. A final score of 68 was achieved.
If you are interested in coaching and adjudicating are various teams please contact the Oratory Team. There are several positions available. Please send through your resume if you are interested. We would love to see our team of ex-student coaches grow.
Tuesday, 30 May
Good luck to our Archdale teams competing in Round 3 against Brigidine College.
Wednesday, 31 May
Good luck to our teams competing in the Virtual Senior Ethics Olympiad. The Team Members are:
Thank you to the support of the coaches, Miss Koppman, Mrs Fell and supported by Miss Karaganova.
Friday, 6 June
Good luck to our CSDA teams who are traveling to St Pius X College. Please note that students will need to bring with them their Loreto Winter Uniform to change into after Loreto Day has concluded.
Tuesday, 6 June
Good luck to our Archdale teams traveling in Round 4 to compete against Wenona, North Sydney.
Friday, 9 June
Information regarding eliminations will be sent out as soon as the CSDA releases this information. Please be aware that each team may be at a different venue.
On Thursday, 11 May we held our Secondary Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. It was a day full of community, enthusiasm, and record participation. A big thank you to all our staff who helped on the day; but special mention to our Year 12 Sport Leaders and House Captains who were the driving force behind such a successful day!
Congratulations to the following students.
Records Broken:
Age Champions
Division Champions
Queen of the Track
Patricia Boland (Year 9)
Spirit House Cup
Mornane
Champion House
Barry
Congratulations to the following students who have completed The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award:
Well done to the following students who trialled for the IGSA Open Representative Football Team:
Further congratulations to Skye, Jodie and Lara who were selected for the team. These girls will compete at the CIS Football Championships later this month.
On Friday, 12 May the Loreto Normanhurst Cross Country Team competed at the IGSA Cross Country Carnival held at Frensham School in Mittagong. With an early start the Team arrived on an unseasonably warm morning. The competition was strong at every level and our students rose to the challenge. The Normo spirit was high as our Cross Country Captain, Claudia Wilson and Year 12 compatriot, Elli Barron, gave support to our younger competitors and ran their final IGSA Cross Country themselves. Elli took on the 6km race finishing an impressive 30th position from 96 runners, with an even more impressive time of 25:51.2.
Zara Cusick (Year 10), Neve Tierney (Year 11), and Phoebe Zammit (Year 11) were among the top 18 runners for their respective age groups and will qualify for the CIS Cross Country Carnival to be held in June.
The CIS Cup Football Team have had a very successful campaign with two big wins this term. The team played Covenant Christian School in Round 2, winning 6-0, followed by Hunter Valley Grammar School in Round 3, winning 5-1.
The team played in the quarter final on Wednesday against reigning champions Pymble Ladies College. The score remained 0-0 at half time and it was anyone’s game for the taking! Pymble scored two goals late in the second half to come away with the win, however the girls put up an incredible fight and should be extremely proud of their efforts and the style of football they played!
Lily Whalan (Year 9) and Regan Garufi (Year 10) competed at the CIS Swimming and Diving Championships earlier this month. Lily won the 15 Years Springboard event receiving a first-place medal. Regan achieved a pb time in the 200m Butterfly and has qualified for the 400m IM at the NSW All Schools Championships along with Emy Liu (Year 8). Well done ladies!
On Tuesday, 14 May a selected group of Year 8, 9 and 10 students attended the first round of the Netball NSW Schools Cup at Baulkham Hills. The team was extremely successfully and were undefeated all day. These results progress the team to the Regional Finals in September.
The Loreto Dance Troupes performed at the 'Live to Dance Ultimate Challenge' on the weekend and achieved the following places:
Congratulations to the Dance Troupes on these great results!
Emma Dinca (Year 7) recently competed in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Australian Championships in Gold Coast. Emma achieved a personal best, finishing in the top 10, whilst her team of 6 won Silver for NSW. Well done Emma on this fantastic achievement!
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for representative sport teams:
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Edstart Achievement Awards Program. This is an opportunity for students to be recognised in an area they are passionate about, across a range of categories including performing and visual arts, technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability and sports.
The program is currently in its 3rd year and winners are selected by a judging panel of education leaders and will receive an award and $1,500 grant to fund a project, initiative or training related to their area of interest. Finalists also receive a $250 grant.
Have a look at some of the NSW past winners below:
Students can visit the website below to nominate for an award category. Nominations close Friday, 9 June.
Find out more or nominate here.
Assessments are a major part of schooling, especially for our Year 11 and Year 12 students. In order for all students to be able to give their best efforts, we need to ask for assistance from the community to provide practical support as a Reader and/or Scribe for those students for whom this provision is necessary in order to better demonstrate their ability.
This provision is granted by NESA for those students who may have a medical condition or diagnosed reading/writing difficulties. To be a reader/scribe requires NO knowledge of the subject content, we will provide you with guidance on the process prior to working with the students. So, if you feel you are able to assist in this way, please contact me to register your contact details and availability. Needless to say, the more volunteers we have the less onerous the time commitment. Without your help we are unable to provide this very significant form of support for our students in need.
The only requirement is that you do not have a daughter or close relative in that particular year at the school, or are currently employed as a teacher. Please submit your expression of interest together with a volunteer Working with Children’s Check to Mrs Ann Marie Duncan at aduncan@loretonh.nsw.edu.au.
Thank you for giving this your consideration
To view the latest Careers events, seminars, subscriptions and university updates, please explore the yellow Careers News tab on Canvas. Click here to access the Careers Canvas page. Alternatively, go directly to this week's Careers Canvas Newsletter here.
Students in all year groups can book an appointment with Careers at any time by emailing careers@loretonh.nsw.edu.au. Please put your availability into your email.
Sunday, 27 August
9:15am
Chapel & Miramare Gardens
Loreto Normanhurst warmly invites all daughters, their fathers, and father figures in their lives to join us for two special events, the Father Daughter Eucharist and Father Daughter Lunch on Sunday, 27 August.
The day will begin with the Eucharist in the Chapel at 9:15am and followed by Lunch at Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills.
Tickets will be going on sale in the coming weeks! We hope you’re able to join us!
PAL’s merchandise has been restocked and available for purchase! Get your Normo cap, umbrella, puffer vest, tote bag and socks via the NormoNetwork Shop here.
Friday, 16 June
Dockside, Darling Harbour
Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
1:00pm-4:30pm
Join us for the third annual Sportsmen's Lunch! An event for the Loreto Normanhurst Father’s and Friends!
It will be a great afternoon with some fantastic prizes on offer through the raffle, live auction and heads and tails game and the opportunity to hear from our alumnae speakers, Sasha Novacek from the Class of 2011, Hannah Cowap and Sophie Dwyer, both from the Class of 2019.
Tables are filling fast, so get in quickly so you don’t miss out!
Bookings close on Friday, 2 June.
We hope you can join us for this fun event for Normo dads!
Click here for the invitation.
Click here to book tickets.
Tickets are going on sale on Tuesday, 30 May, closing Wednesday, 9 August unless sold out prior.
The Loreto Mum's are going away! Pack your bags and get ready to go, we are heading to Dubbo and would love for you to join us!
Date: Friday, 18 August-Sunday, 20 August
Event Information:
Friday, 18 August: Cocktail Party at the Devils Hollow
Saturday, 19 August: Lunch at the Rhino Lodge
With the evening continuing at The Commerical Hotel for the afterparty.
All tickets are inclusive of food, drinks, live music, venue hire and bus transportation. Accommodation must be organised at your own discretion.
Further event details were emailed today.
Click here for the invitation.
Click here to book tickets. - Tickets go on sale Tuesday, 30 May at 9am.
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