College Events & News
Community Update
Tickets for the Contemporary springART Opening Night Party available here.
Contemporary springART 2026: A Weekend of Art, Community and Celebration
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2026
Loreto College Marryatville is proud to host Contemporary springART 2026, proudly presented by Booth Real Estate. This annual exhibition showcases more than 60 of South Australia's leading professional artists, including Feature Artist, Sophie Hann and Feature Sculptor, Sian Watson. The exhibition will raise funds for the College's Artist in Residence Program.
Opening Night Cocktail Party
Friday 28 August
The weekend begins with an exclusive Opening Night Cocktail Party from 6.30pm–9.30pm. Guests will enjoy premium hospitality, with wines from Sidewood Estate, canapés by Glen Ewin Estate, music by DJ Driller, and an address from special guest Heather Croall, former CEO of Adelaide Fringe.
Gallery Open & Artist Events
Saturday 29 August
The gallery is open 11.00am–4.00pm with free admission. Visitors can enjoy:
- Live Painting Demonstration: 12.00pm–2.00pm
- Sidewood Estate Wine Tasting: 12.00pm–2.00pm
- Artist Panel Discussion: 2.00pm
Watch acclaimed artist Tess Bartholomew create a new work while sharing insights into her artistic process. Sample complimentary wines before purchasing a glass to enjoy during the afternoon program. Hear from feature artist Sophie Hann, feature sculptor Sian Watson and curator/artist Marisha Matthews in conversation with Paul Turley, exploring their creative practices and experiences.
Final Day
Sunday 30 August
The gallery is open 11.00am–2.00pm with free admission.
The day also includes the LOSA Community Mass at 10.00am in the Chapel, followed by morning tea in the Acacias. All welcome.
Along with our Presenting Partner, Booth Real Estate, we are excited to announce a new Gold Partner for this year’s event. We welcome Gilmore Construction and Refurbishment and thank them for generously supporting this special event!
Contemporary springART Raffle
If you can't join us for Opening Night, there are still plenty of ways to be part of the excitement. Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win one of several incredible prizes, including The Ultimate Package from Sidewood Estate, a $300 Elara Med Spa voucher, prizes from Mazi Rose and Glen Ewin Gin, a Burnside Village Gift Card, and an SA Life magazine subscription.
Whether it is attending the exhibition, volunteering for part of the event, or supporting the raffle, we invite you to join us for a memorable weekend celebrating outstanding South Australian art, community and creativity.
Click here to purchase your Friday night and raffle tickets.
Contemporary springART Volunteers
Contemporary springART is only possible thanks to the support of our wonderful volunteers. In the lead-up to the exhibition, we are looking for members of our community to lend a hand at one of our "hang and bang" installation evenings, as well as assist during Opening Night and throughout the exhibition weekend.
No experience is necessary – just a willingness to get involved! Volunteering is a great way to meet other members of the Loreto community, experience this major event behind the scenes, and help bring one of the College's most anticipated annual events to life.
Please click here to view the volunteer SignUp link, or contact me if you have any questions, christina.fabbian@loreto.sa.edu.au or 0408 844 834.
Rowing Quiz Night
We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the Rowing Quiz Night coming up on Saturday 5 September. This is the Rowing Committee's annual fundraising event as we look to start another season of rowing. Not only is it a great way to support our Loreto Rowing Teams, but also a good exercise to get some friends together for a fun night out. Please click here to purchase your tickets.
Christina Fabbian
Head of Advancement and Community Relations
Upcoming Community Events
Loreto Contemporary springART
Friday 28 – 30 August
LOSA Family Mass – The Loreto Chapel
Sunday 30 August
Loreto Rowing Quiz Night
Saturday 5 September
Rowing Season Open Brunch
Sunday 20 September
Fathers and Friends Dinner
Friday 30 October
Parents and Friends Meetings for 2026
Term 3
Week 6 Monday, 24 August
Term 4
Week 2 Monday, 19 October
Week 8 Monday, 30 November
Announcements
Yearbook-2025: extra copies available for purchase
Our 2025 Yearbooks are nearing production, and this year we are pleased to offer families the opportunity to purchase additional copies, so that each sibling can have a keepsake of their own. Additional copies are available for $45 each. We aim to have the Yearbooks delivered by early September.
As always, each family will receive one complimentary Yearbook, which will be distributed to the youngest Loreto student in the family.
Extra copies can be purchased here: https://events.humanitix.com/yearbook-2025-extra-copy
Keeping Our Community Healthy and Well
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back to Term 3! We hope you and your daughters had a restful and enjoyable break. As part of Wellness Week next week we would like to remind everyone about looking after yourself and others.
We kindly ask that if your daughter is unwell with any infectious illness, she remains at home until she has fully recovered and is free of symptoms. This helps us protect the health and wellbeing of our entire school community, especially those who are immunocompromised.
Please notify both your daughter’s class teacher and the College Nurse by emailing healthcarecentre@loreto.sa.edu.au if your daughter is diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness.
Common symptoms to watch for include:
· Fever
· Runny nose
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Vomiting
· Diarrhoea
· Headache
Please be aware that the infectious period can vary depending on the specific illness. For detailed and accurate guidance, we recommend consulting the SA Health guidelines.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep the Loreto community safe and healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Health Care Centre at healthcarecentre@loreto.sa.edu.au
Warm regards,
Nurse Alice
Key Dates Term 3 2026
