Learning Across the
Senior School
APSMO Maths Olympiad
Year 7 and 8 students are invited to take part in the Australasian Problem-Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO) Maths Olympiad, a competition designed to challenge and extend students’ mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
The Olympiad consists of four individual contests, each featuring five questions to be completed in 30 minutes. The contests will be held on 6 May, 10 June, 29 July and 9 September 2026.
Students who complete all four contests are eligible for a range of individual and team awards, including certificates, medals, and recognition for high-achieving students.
If students would like to take part, please contact Melanie Bale at melanie.bale@loreto.sa.edu.au
Melanie Bale
Leader of Learning - Mathematics
E-books and Audio Books Available via York Library
Did you know Loreto College Marryatville students (Year 7-12) now have access 24/7 to a wide range of audio and e-books? Ensure you are logged into your school email to allow Single Sign On, then head to the York Library homepage on Loreto Connect. Students can also download the e-Platform Digital Libraries app for free from the Apple Store, Google Play Store, or by visiting eplatform.co or scanning the QR code with our unique school code from the Library homepage. E-books can also be translated into over 150 languages and have spoken translation and literacy support tools.
Students can borrow 2 e-books and 2 audio books at a time. They will automatically return after 2 weeks. Popular titles can be reserved and requested through the e-platform portal.
Student uptake has been very positive so far and the upcoming school holidays also present a great opportunity to investigate this reading tool. Please email the Teacher Librarian Ms Kerrie Backhouse if you encounter any difficulties accessing audio or e-books.
Kerrie Backhouse
Teacher Librarian
Year 12 student published in The Advertiser
Congratulations to Year 12 student Hermione, whose persuasive letter to the Prime Minister was published in The Advertiser on Thursday 12 March 2026. Hermoine wrote to the Prime Minister urging him to send Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian astronaut, space engineer, and the 2026 Australian of the Year, into space.
Oliphant Science Awards
The Oliphant Science Awards is an annual competition for South Australian school students that aims to support, encourage and celebrate science education within South Australian schools.
The competition provides students with an opportunity to expand their scientific literacy and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
The Awards recognise the excellent work of students with prizes in each age group and category, along with Sponsor and school prizes for outstanding achievements.
Come and see me at lunch time Wednesday and Thursday Week 6 in BBG.2
to get involved.
Find out more today by visiting https://www.oliphantscienceawards.com.au/
To register, please visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/oliphant-science-award-participation-lc-2026
Dr. Sarah Giles
Leader of Learning ‑ Science
