Sport & Co-Curricular
Senior Co-curricular Sports
Term 2 Information
We have two sports round left for this term with the final games for Term 2 being played on Saturday 20 June. Winter sport will resume in Term 3, Week 1.
Reconciliation Round
During Round 5 of sport, students were encouraged to wear red, black and yellow colours, as well as Reconciliation ribbons or socks in support of Reconciliation Round. Our netball teams proudly wore commemorative Reconciliation bibs and acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the land at Loreto College Marryatville.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In - a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. The theme reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator sport; it requires each of us to step forward, take action and contribute to meaningful change. It also recognises that advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a shared responsibility and not one that First Nations people should carry alone.
The Catholic Girls Sports Association recognised National Reconciliation Week across sporting fixtures held between 27–30 May, providing an opportunity for students and communities to reflect on the importance of respect, understanding and unity as we work together towards reconciliation.
Cross Country
Congratulations to our runners who competed at the Cross Country State Championships at Oakbank. They represented the College against the state's best athletes and performed amazingly well. A special congratulations to Bella L (Year 7) who placed among the top 10 runners.
Knockout Sport
Congratulations to our Year 11/12 Knockout Netball team on winning both of their Round 1 matches against St Mary’s College and Brighton High in the Division 1 School Sport SA Competition. Their outstanding performances have secured their place in the next round which is scheduled to be played on Tuesday 28 July.
We wish our Year 7/8 and 9/10 teams all the best for their first round games on Monday 22 June.
Term 3 Dates
Rowing Parent Information Night – Tuesday 16 June 6:00pm – 6:45pm in the Lecture Theatre.
2026 Intercol Competition – Wednesday 26 August at Mary MacKillop College 4:00pm – 6:30pm.
2026 Sports Awards Night Years 7-12 – Monday 21 September 6:30pm in the Loreto Gym.
Term 4 Nomination Form
Term 4 sports nominations are now open and need to be completed by Tuesday 11 August. To complete a nomination, please click on the link below:
https://portal.clipboard.app/loreto-college/activity-selection
For further information about the Term 4 sports on offer for Years 7-12, please click on the link below:
Information Term 4 Cocurricular Sports
Thunderbird Sessions
Our netballers have enjoyed a number of special development opportunities this term, learning from some of the best in the game. We were fortunate to welcome Adelaide Thunderbirds players Lauren Frew and Matilda Garrett, along with Thunderbirds Assistant Coach Cathy Fellows, who generously shared their knowledge and experience with our students.
The sessions focused on developing fundamental netball skills, game awareness, teamwork and decision-making under pressure. Students were highly engaged and benefited greatly from the opportunity to learn from elite athletes and coaches who compete and coach at the highest level.
We thank Lauren, Matilda and Cathy for their time, enthusiasm and willingness to inspire the next generation of netballers. Their visits have been a highlight of the term and have provided valuable learning experiences for all involved.
Student Achievements
Congratulations to talented athlete Grace C on another outstanding achievement!
Not only has Grace been selected in the U14 State Football Team, but she has also recently earned selection in the U15 State Touch Football Team.
This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to Grace’s dedication, skill and hard work across multiple sports. We wish her all the best as she proudly represents South Australia interstate in both teams.
If you have any questions about co-curricular sport please contact me on Sophie.Hage@loreto.sa.edu.au
Sophie Hage
Director of Sport and Sport Performance
Student Achievements
Good luck, Eugenie!
We wish Year 10 student Eugenie all the best as she heads to the United States in the upcoming school holidays to compete in the International Rowing Challenge in Ann Arbor Michigan.
Well done, Lailah!
From 29-31 May 2026 Year 10 student Lailah and her teammates travelled to Sydney to compete in the International Pacific Open for Aerobics. This competition included all of Australia and New Zealand competing against each other for 3 days. There were some amazing results with Lailah's trio winning their section and Tallulah's team coming second. This is an incredible result and puts us in the top athletes from not only all of Australia but also New Zealand.
Junior Co-curricular Sports
Cross Country State Championships
Well done to Tatum Y and Emily D who represented the East Adelaide SAPSASA district at the Cross Country State Championships last week. The event was held at the Oakbank Racecourse over muddy terrain and in rainy conditions. Tatum overcame an injured ankle to finish in 35th place in the 10-year-olds 2km event (out of 159 participants). Emily finished in 21st place in the 11-year-olds 3km event (out of 162 participants). Emily’s East Adelaide SAPSASA team finished in 3rd place overall, winning bronze medals.
Introduction to Hockey
Well done to our Junior School students who have now completed two of our Introduction to Hockey sessions this term. The sessions involve a combination of skills activities and games, with all equipment provided.
Milan has dazzled with her touch, control and passing skills. Alexis and Vera have shown good speed. Elise and Willow have been passing accurately. Eleanor scored a hattrick at our indoor session last week, while Euniece scored a goal on the buzzer. Brooke starred at her first session, displaying very impressive dribbling skills and stick control. I asked her if she’d played before. “No… but I’ve seen Mighty Ducks 1, 2 and 3.” That explains it!
If your daughter would like to try hockey this winter, please contact Ben.Johnswood@loreto.sa.edu.au. Sessions are run on Thursday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm on the Loreto Patch Courts. All equipment is provided.
Year 6 Soccer
Well done to our Year 6 White soccer team who started their season with a 3-0 win over Westminster. We kept a clean sheet which was great to see. Alexis was impassable in goals, while Tanvi and Yasmin defended brilliantly. Harper was creative in midfield while Lillyarna and Scarlett showed good speed up forward. Year 5 students Summer and Emily added some bite around goals. Ms Powell was delighted with our teamwork, especially given that it was our first game of the term.
Term 3 Sport
Most of Loreto’s winter sport continues across Terms 2 and 3 and students do not need to re-register for their current winter sport(s).
However, there is space for new participants to be added in some sports/age groups.
Please click here to register for Term 3 Sport
Soccer
- Year 6: We have space in our Year 6 team to add an extra player or two
- Trainings: Monday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm on the Loreto Oval
- Matches: Friday afternoons, 4:00-5:00pm at competing schools
- Year 3: We nearly got the numbers for a Year 3 soccer team in Term 2. We would love to add a team in the Term 3 competition!
- Trainings: Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm on the Loreto Oval
- Matches: Friday afternoons, 4:00-5:00pm at competing schools
Hockey
- Year 3-6: Introduction to Hockey. We have space to add more players.
- Sessions: Thursday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm on the Loreto Patch Courts
Netball
- Year 4: We have space in our Year 4 teams to add an extra player or two
- Trainings: Monday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm in the Loreto gym
- Matches: Saturday afternoons
- Year 6: We have space in our Year 6 teams to add an extra player or two
- Trainings: Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:20am in the Loreto gym
- Matches: Saturday afternoons
Athletics
- Year 3-6: Our autumn program has finished for 2026. Our spring program will be starting in Term 3.
- Sessions: Thursday afternoons, 3:30-5:00pm on the Loreto Oval
East Adelaide SAPSASA Sport
Well done to Eva P and Ella H who have been selected in the East Adelaide SAPSASA netball team for the State Championships! The championships run from June 17-19 at the SADNA courts, Golden Grove.
Good luck to Alessia H, Georgia H, Emily D, Summer S, Amelia O, Alexis W and Eva P who are currently trialling for the East Adelaide SAPSASA soccer team.
Thanks, Matilda!
Our junior school netball teams have been lucky to have Matilda Garrett from the Adelaide Thunderbirds run some training sessions this winter. The sessions have been a lot of fun and Matilda has been extremely generous with her time afterwards, signing autographs and posing for photos. It’s certainly been a big winter for Matilda! The Adelaide Thunderbirds currently sit atop the Super Netball ladder, while Matilda has also earned selection in the Australian Diamonds squad. She recently took part in the Big Freeze for FightMND (motor neurone disease) awareness campaign, bravely tackling the icy slide at Adelaide Oval to help raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
Coming Soon… Year 2 Netball
Our Year 2 students will soon have the opportunity to register for summer netball!
We play in the Friday evening Eastern Districts Netball Association in the “Netta” competition. The Netta competition starts in Term 4 and is an introduction to playing netball with modified rules, lower ring heights and smaller netballs. Loreto’s Year 2 netballers train on Monday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm in the Loreto gym. Matches are 5:30pm on Friday evenings at one of the EDNA venues – either Campbelltown, Maylands or Windsor Gardens.
As most (all?) players will be brand new to netball, we will be offering some preseason training sessions in Term 3. These sessions will be held on Monday August 31, Monday September 7 and Monday September 14.
If any parents or family members would be interested in helping with coaching Year 2 netball, please contact Ben.Johnswood@loreto.sa.edu.au.
Registrations for summer sports, including Year 2 netball, will open on Clipboard early in Term 3.
Ben Johnswood
Sports Coordinator