Sport & Co-Curricular
Senior Co-Curricular Sports
Co-curricular Sport Term 4 Information
The final round for Term 4 sport will take place this Saturday 22 November. We wish our teams all the best for their final games and thank all students for the wonderful commitment and sportsmanship shown this term, all teams were a credit to Loreto.
This year we had many old scholars and parents who strengthened our sports program by giving up their time to coach and share their expertise with our students—a huge thank you to these individuals. Thank you also to the many people who have generously supported the co-curricular program this year, such as the students, coaches, teachers, and venue supervisors. Thank you also to our Loreto parents for supporting their children in so many ways and giving them the opportunity to participate in these sporting events.
Melbourne Head Rowing Regatta
Congratulations to our talented rowers on their wonderful performances at the Melbourne Head Rowing Regatta! It was also a fantastic opportunity for our crews to take out our recently purchased boat for its first major event. Thank you to our dedicated parents and to coaches Dario and Madi for their incredible support.
Term 1 2026 Sports Nomination Form
Thank you very much for completing the 2026 Term 1 Sports Nomination Form, please click on the link below to check your daughter has been allocated to the correct sport(s).
Loreto Connect - Sports Nomination
If you have any questions about Term 1 sport or your daughter is not listed in the document above but wishes to participate in a 2026 summer sport, please email Sophie Hage - Sophie.Hage@loreto.sa.edu.au
Sophie Hage
Director of Sport and Sport Performance
Junior Co-Curricular Sports
Hoop Dreams
Our Year 3/4 Slam Dunkers basketball team had a thrilling tie with Scotch five weeks ago so were excited to face them again this Wednesday.
In the re-match we were ON from the opening tip off. Helen was dazzling with her dribbling skills, often taking the ball the full length of the court. Her shooting was also incredibly accurate, and even when she briefly lost her bearings on one play, she recovered with great composure and kept the momentum going. Ruby nailed both of her free throws. Georgia shot a couple of great goals and unveiled a celebratory “pink unicorn” dance that she’d been perfecting on the sidelines. The whole team defended vigorously, the only lapses occurring when they’d occasionally lose concentration and break into the aerobics routine they’ve been practising.
This time we ran out winners, 14-6. Well done girls! It’s great to see such rapid improvement.
Lightning Crashes
When you spend all week looking forward to your Friday night netball game… and then news arrives that your match has been cancelled due to lightning.
#netballislife
Junior School Aerobics – Extra Session
It has been great to see so many students at our Year 3-5 aerobics trial sessions on Wednesday mornings! Please note that due to the high levels of demand and new enquiries, we will be holding one more trial session during Term 4. Extra Trial Session details:
- Week 7, Wednesday November 26, 7:15-8:15am, in the senior school gym
This session is for all Year 3-5 students who have been attending our trial sessions this term, plus for any new participants who would like to give it a go. Students should wear their PE uniform and please bring a drink.
Touch Football
Well done to all our touch football teams who finished their term with matches at Pembroke on Tuesday. It has great to see the teams develop their teamwork, anticipation and understanding of the game during the term. Many thanks to Adele, Vanessa, Henry and Bettina for assisting with coaching!
Term 1 2026 Junior School Sport
As we speed towards the end of the school year, students can begin to think about their sport options in Term 1. Please CLICK HERE for full details and to register.
Loreto has the following sports available for junior school students in Term 1:
Aerobics
Available for Year 4-6 students.
Trainings are on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7:15-8:15am, in the junior school hall. The programs runs through Term 1, Term 2 and into Term 3. Loreto competes in the FISAF Super Series and FISAF State Championship in Adelaide each year. Standout teams may even qualify for the National Championships on the Gold Coast in Term 3!
Athletics
Available for Year 3-6 students.
Loreto runs a 7-week autumn athletics program on Thursday afternoons, 3:30-5:00pm. Students get to try sprints, relays, long jump, high jump and shot put.
Basketball
Available for Year 3-6 students.
We compete in the Basketball SA competition on Wednesday afternoon at the State Basketball Centre – Wayville. Trainings are on Monday mornings, 7:30-8:20am in the gym.
Cricket
Available for Year 2-6 students.
Loreto’s Year 2/3/4 students plays in the SA Cricket Association competition on Saturday mornings at Kensington Gardens Reserve. Year 5/6 students can play in the Independent Girls School Sports Association competition on Wednesday afternoons at Park 17. Both age groups train on Monday mornings, 7:30-8:20am on the Patch Courts.
Cross Country Trainings
Available for Year 3-6 students.
Running sessions are held every Monday morning on the Loreto Oval, 7:30-8:10am. Students can build up their running capacity as they go through interval training, running techniques and go through various race activities.
Tennis
Available for Year 3-6 students.
Loreto competes in the Independent Girls School Sports Association competition on Friday afternoons, 4:00-5:15pm at various schools. Competition is available for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced players. Our teams train Wednesdays at lunchtime on the junior school courts, 1:20-2:00pm.
Touch Football
Available for Year 3-6 students.
Loreto plays against Pembroke, St Peters Girls and Wilderness Schools on Tuesday afternoons. Warm up/training from 3:45-4:15pm, then matches 4:15-5:15pm each week. The venue is rotated through the four schools.
Volleyball
Available for Year 4-6 students.
Loreto plays in the Unley Life Be In It competition at Unley High School on Friday afternoons. Training is on Monday morning, 7:30-8:20am in the Loreto gym.
If you have any questions about these sports, please contact Ben.Johnswood@loreto.sa.edu.au
Ben Johnswood
Sport Coordinator