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Contemporary springART 2025: A Celebration of Creativity and Community
Last Friday evening, we proudly opened our Contemporary springART Exhibition, presented by Booth Real Estate and hosted by Loreto College Marryatville. It was a vibrant night filled with creativity, culture, social connection, and artistic celebration.
The exhibition ran across the entire weekend, concluding on Sunday afternoon. One of the highlights of the weekend was the Artist Panel Discussion, hosted by Paul Turley, featuring artist and Curator Marisha Matthews, Feature Artist, Quentin Gore, and Emerging Artist, Tess Bartholomew. The panel provided insightful reflections on their creative journeys, artistic inspirations, and the paths that led them into the arts. Their stories captivated and inspired all who attended.
On Sunday morning, we were thrilled to welcome families back to the College for a relaxed morning of coffee and breakfast rolls (generously organised and run by the P&F) while browsing the clever Father’s Day Portrait Exhibition, created by students from Reception to Year 4. A huge thank you to all the families who joined us to support their children's creativity and the College. Funds raised from this year’s Contemporary springART will go toward supporting Loreto’s Artist in Residence Program. Established in 1999, this program provides students with rich, professional artistic experiences that inspire creativity, deepen learning, and enhance their education.
Contemporary springART is a joyful tradition that has been part of Loreto College for decades. Originally established by a small committee to raise funds for the newly purchased Karawood House in the 1980s, the event has grown from humble beginnings into a major annual celebration. On Friday night, we had the honour of inducting the founding committee as Life Members of Contemporary springART in recognition of their vision, initiative, and long-standing contribution to the College. Over the years, this event has thrived thanks to the efforts of many dedicated chairs, curators, and conveners, some of whom we were proud to acknowledge on the night. We look forward to recognising more contributors in the years ahead.
We are so grateful to be able to acknowledge the incredible team effort that made this event possible. With dozens of volunteers involved, including current and past parents, old scholars, staff, students and friends of the College - every role, from art collection and hanging, to catering, sales, and event logistics, played a crucial part in the smooth running of the exhibition. Thank you to each and every person who gave their time and energy. We simply couldn’t do it without the strong spirit of the Loreto community.
A huge thank you to our wonderful partners and sponsors:
Presenting Partner: Booth Real Estate
Gold Sponsor: MPH Architects
Event Supporters: Glen Ewin Estate, Sidewood Wines, Frameworks, Art to Art, Eckersley’s and Cup and Carry
Raffle Donors: Flora Street Home, Marisha Matthews, Hugh Hamilton Wines, Kylie McCullah, Burnside Village, SA Life, and Living By Designs. Their generosity made springART 2025 a truly special event.
We are excited to continue building this event, especially the Friday night opening, and we hope more families will take the opportunity to explore the heart and history of SpringART in the years to come.
Father’s Day Breakfast at Loreto
Last Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome over 100 Dads and special friends to the College for a shared breakfast in celebration of Father’s Day. It was a wonderful morning, acknowledging the important role fathers and father figures play in the lives of our students. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended in support of their daughters and the College.
Upcoming: Fathers & Friends Lunch – Sunday 2 November
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Fathers & Friends Lunch, taking place on Sunday 2 November. This is always a popular event, giving dads the opportunity to connect and engage with the wider Loreto community.
- Book as a group of 10 or individually
- Let us know your daughter’s year level when prompted on the booking page to assist with seating arrangements
- Please find the link to book your tickets here.
We hope to see many of you there for another memorable College event.
Christina Fabbian
Head of Advancement and Community Relations
A Message from LOSA: Milestone Reunion Day
Dear Loreto Old Scholars,
We are very excited to invite Loreto Marryatville Old Scholars to our upcoming Milestone Reunion Day and would love your help to spread the word among your year group!
Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: The Square, Loreto College, 316 Portrush Road, Marryatville
Tickets: $40pp
https://events.humanitix.com/milestone-reunion-day
Bookings Close: Friday 3rd October 2025
This special afternoon is open to all Old Scholars, with a particular focus on milestone reunion years (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years). We’re also welcoming men who attended Loreto in the Junior School, as we’ve had a lot of interest from this group and would love to include them in the celebrations.
Join your fellow Loreto Graduates for drinks and nibbles at our Milestone Reunion Day on Saturday 18th October. The afternoon will begin with a tour of the College followed by drinks and nibbles in The Square. To make the most of the occasion, we warmly encourage you to continue the festivities with your year group after the event. Many local venues such as The Bath Hotel, Robin Hood Hotel, HulaHoop, Rising Sun Inn, and The Feathers Hotel are perfect for a casual dinner or drinks and offer a great opportunity to catch up. Please feel free to organise something for your year level.
Key Dates Term 3
Announcements
Keeping Talbot Grove Safe for Everyone
We ask all parents to please support safety on Talbot Grove. Vehicles must not stop to drop children off, as this creates dangerous bottlenecks. Please take extra care when crossing the road and ensure all traffic rules are followed at all times. Your cooperation helps keep our students and community safe.
Upcoming Events
Staff and students can now purchase Mission Day Money Cards via Flexischools. These cards, distributed on Mission Day, will be used to buy items from the fundraising stalls. Cards are non-refundable, and all proceeds will support Mary Ward International projects led by the Loreto Sisters. The final day to purchase Mission Day Money Cards is Monday 15 September.
