Learning Across the
Senior School
Creepy Cabaret
A ‘spine-tingling’ congratulations to the incredible students and teachers for their sensational 'Creepy Cabaret' performance last week! Each night showcased hauntingly brilliant talent, as nearly 40 bewitching girls took the stage with a ghoulish and gruesome cast that left us spellbound.
Hats off to the entire cast for their mesmerising performances, each one more captivating than the last. The energy, creativity, and dedication shone through every spooky act, making 'Creepy Cabaret' an unforgettable experience which even had the audience up dancing to the Time Warp by the end of the night.
Special kudos to the Performing Arts Staff for their incredible cameo performances, adding an extra layer of charisma to the evening.
Congratulations, Charlie!
Congratulations to Charlie Leroux-Gardiner who on Sunday 26 November participated in Exciting Evolution, the 2023 End of Year concert for the Adelaide Youth Strings at Adelaide Town Hall. As the principal cellist for AYS, one of the highlights was her solo with the Concertmaster for Summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons! Well done!
Year 7 Science - Learning about the Earth's Moon
Our Year 7 Science students have been learning about the Earth’s Moon as part of the Earth, Moon and Space Unit and lots of fun was had representing the Phases of the Moon using Oreo biscuits! This activity can help the girls remember how the moon proceeds around the Earth with respect to the Sun.
Mrs Patty Warrender
Science Teacher
AMEB Piano Exam Results
Congratulations to the following students on their AMEB exam results!
Alexandra Katdare: Grade 3: B+
Grace Marin: Grade 2: B+
Isabella Spagnoletti: Grade 1: B
National History Competition Winners
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding results in the 2023 National History Challenge Competition:
- Alyssa Reed, (Year 5), State Winner: Years 5-6 Category
- Sophia Hussain, (Year 10) State Winner: Asia and Australia Category
- Aeon Nguyen, (Year 10), State Winner: Women’s History Category
- Sophie Ali, (Year 10), State Winner: Indigenous History Category
- Emma Choi, (Year 10), State Winner: History of Sport Category
- Emma Choi, (Year 10), State Winner: Year 10 Category
- Emma Choi, (Year 10) South Australian Young Historian of the Year
The students listed above have engaged in thorough research and produced work of exceptional quality. As a consequence, Loreto College Marryatville students have produced entries that have been judged as the finest in South Australia. In total, Loreto College had 12 finalists, 6 State Winners and the South Australian Young Historian of the Year in the 2023 National History Challenge. Of special note, this is Alyssa Reed’s 6th year in a row as an age category winner and the second time in 3 years that Emma Choi has been awarded South Australian Young Historian of the Year!
Well done!
Year 8 Science Classes ROCK!
It was so satisfying to witness the Year 8 Science classes thoroughly enjoy working with rocks recently as part of their Rocks and Minerals Unit of work. They were asked to choose an igneous rock displayed in the laboratory (e.g. granite, pumice, basalt, obsidian and porphyry) and to research and share information about the chemical and physical properties, uses and other relevant facts about their rock. There was also an opportunity for a fun, energetic photoshoot!
Mrs Patty Warrender
Science Teacher
Year 9 History
The 9 Red History class had the opportunity to cook and eat some of the foods eaten by soldiers during World War 1. We made hard-tack bread, ate biscuits and powdered milk and some of us were even brave enough to try corned beef! This was a very fun and interesting experience and a perfect way to end our semester of history!
Ms Veronica D'Angelo
English & Drama Teacher
Year 10 CAD Class F1 Car Race
This Semester the Year 10 CAD class completed Loreto's first ever F1 in Schools Design Contest. The class was split into four groups and were set multiple design and creation challenges to complete. Students used Computer Aided Design programs to create a prototype design of their cars and sent off their creations to the 3D Printer. Once 3D Printed, the cars were sprayed-up, stickered-up and ready to race!
With four cars in the race, it was an exciting lunchtime last week when the girls helped Miss Martin set up the track in the gym. After two rounds of elimination, the Blue Sonic Boom car came out on top, winning each race by a mile!
Ms Ryley Martin
Design Technology Teacher
Handmade Christmas Decorations in Material Solutions
After a busy semester in Material Solutions – Textiles the Year 7 Red class had time today to make some handmade Christmas tree decorations. This picture is just an example of what was made today.
The Danish Christmas Star is a traditional Christmas decoration that the student learnt how to fold and weave the 4 pieces of fabric to eventually make this beautiful star to hang on the Christmas tree at home or give as a gift.
If you would like to make your own Danish Christmas Star here is the link that we used :
Make a Danish Star Ornament With Fabric - WeAllSew
Ms Jane Densley
Material Solutions – Textiles Teacher
ICAS Writing SA Competition Winner
Congratulations to Wendy Wu (Year 9) for becoming the South Australian Year 9 medal recipient for the ICAS Writing Assessment. The Assessment required students to write a persuasive piece and we are so proud of Wendy for this fantastic achievement!
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is a series of academic competitions and assessments designed to measure and recognise the skills and knowledge of school students in various subjects.
