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Loreto Community Day – Celebrating our History Through Art and Story
Loreto Marryatville came alive with joy, connection, and shared memories at our recent Community Celebration Day, a special event marking 120 years of Loreto Marryatville and 150 years of Loreto Australia and South East Asia. With something for every generation to enjoy, the day offered opportunities for old scholars, students, families, and staff to reflect, celebrate, and come together as one.
In The Square, guests were welcomed into the beautifully curated 120-Year Loreto Marryatville Exhibition, developed by our talented Artists in Residence Rosina Possingham and Leader of Visual Arts, Jacky Hamilton. This thoughtful collection showcased treasured items from the archives alongside contemporary artistic reflections, capturing the heart and heritage of our College across generations.
A highlight of the morning included artist address by Rosina, who generously shared her creative process and the stories behind the exhibition pieces. Her reflections beautifully tied the past to the present, inspiring all who attended.
Meanwhile, in the Performing Arts Centre, the 150-Year Travelling Exhibition, Being Faithful to Grace, offered a powerful insight into the broader Loreto journey across Australia and South East Asia. We were honoured to have Sr Sandra present, whose dedication and expertise were instrumental in bringing this national project to life.
Adding a vibrant energy to the day, our talented students took the stage for the drama performance Serious Business. Their skills and stage presence captured the audience and reminded us of the incredible creativity within our Loreto community.
With our young children’s activities running throughout the morning, there was no shortage of fun for our younger visitors and guests, thanks to our craft expert Jane Densley. In a touching nod to Loreto tradition, packages to make Loreto Brown Bread were available for old scholars to take home. Guests were also invited to explore our Acacias Building through a self-guided tour, and Q&A with David Hall and a walk through the Heritage Gallery with Penny Minchin.
This joyful day was a true celebration of who we are, rooted in tradition, enriched by creativity, and united as a community. We extend our warmest thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special. In this milestone year of reflection, your support and presence are a cherished part of our continuing Loreto story.
Parents and Friends Announcement – New Chairperson Elected
Welcoming Our New Parents & Friends Chairperson: Brooke Hall-Carney
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Brooke Hall-Carney as the new Chairperson of the Parents & Friends (P&F) Committee at Loreto College.
Brooke is a proud Loreto old scholar boarder and has two daughters here at Loreto, one in Year 12 and one in Year 7. She brings to the role not only a deep personal connection to the College but also a strong professional background and previous experience serving on the Loreto College Board.
Brooke wholeheartedly embodies the values of Loreto and has a genuine passion for building community, fostering inclusion, and encouraging active parent engagement.
As P&F Chairperson, Brooke will play a vital role in strengthening relationships across our school, supporting collaboration and a shared sense of purpose among families and the College.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Brooke Hall-Carney into this important role. We are excited for the journey ahead!
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
From the Health Care Centre
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back to Term 3! We hope you and your daughters had a restful and enjoyable break.
As we are amid the winter season, we kindly ask that if your daughter is unwell with any infectious illness, she remains at home until she has fully recovered and is free of symptoms. This helps us protect the health and wellbeing of our entire school community, especially those who are immunocompromised.
Please notify both your daughter’s class teacher and the College Nurse by emailing healthcarecentre@loreto.sa.edu.au if your daughter is diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness.
Common symptoms to watch for include:
· Fever
· Runny nose
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Vomiting
· Diarrhoea
· Headache
Please be aware that the infectious period can vary depending on the specific illness. For detailed and accurate guidance, we recommend consulting the SA Health guidelines.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep the Loreto community safe and healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Health Care Centre at healthcarecentre@loreto.sa.edu.au
Warm regards,
Nurse Alice
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