Sport & Co-Curricular

Senior Co-Curricular Sports

Term 2 Information

We have two more rounds of sport to be played before regrading will take place in Week 6. Draws for Rounds 5-9 will be released after the long weekend. 

Round 4 Fixtures – Saturday 24 May

Round 3 Results

Reconciliation Round

This week is the reconciliation round in the SACSSGSA and IGSSA competitions.

The 2025 theme for National Reconciliation Week is Bridging Now to Next, calling on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead, and to continue to push forward as past lessons guide us. Sport plays a powerful role in bringing people together, strengthening relationships, and fostering a spirit of inclusivity. Reconciliation Round is about more than just competition between schools. It’s an opportunity for players, coaches, and spectators to stand together in recognition of Reconciliation and the ongoing journey toward unity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

In Round 4, Wednesday 21 May - Saturday 24 May, students are encouraged to wear red, black, or yellow ribbons or socks in support of the reconciliation round.  We will also be acknowledging The Traditional Owners of the Land at Loreto College.

Links to further information, facts, posters, social tiles and other resources from Reconciliation Australia are available at National Reconciliation Week - Reconciliation Australia

Thunderbird Sessions

Over the past two weeks our students had the opportunity to take part in some netball training sessions led by Thunderbirds players, Matilda Garrett and Lauren Frew and coach Cathy Fellows. Cathy is an experienced netball coach who has been part of various pathway programs. Her coaching background includes roles with the U21 National Team, Netball Victoria, the Collingwood Magpies, and the Victorian Institute of Sport, in addition to her current role with the Thunderbirds. This is a valuable opportunity for our students to learn from one of the sport’s top coaching minds. We are very grateful to Matilda, Lauren and Cathy for sharing their expert tips and taking the time to visit Loreto. We look forward to many more sessions throughout Terms 2 and 3. 

Aerobics

We are extremely proud of our aerobics teams who have been training hard since the very beginning of the year. Their commitment and hard work were on full display at the Super Series Competition on Saturday 10 May. Not only were they fantastic Loreto representatives, but they also showcased exceptional talent and teamwork on the stage! 

Congratulations to our teams on the following results: 

• Secondary Advanced Teams Yr 10-12: 1st LC Limitless

• Secondary Large Teams Yr 10-12: 1st LC Lightening

• Secondary Pre-Choregraphed Teams Yr 7-9: 4th LC Stars

• Primary Pre-Choreographed Teams Yr 4: 1st LC Gems; 4th LC Diamonds

• Primary Pre-Choreographed Teams Yr 5: 2nd LC Divas

• Primary Pre-Choreographed Teams Yr 6: 2nd LC Dream

• Primary Large Teams Yr 5-6 Phase 2: 1st LC Funk

Cross Country

Over the past three weeks, many Loreto students from Years 4 to 12 have proudly represented the school in the SAAS Cross Country competitions. If your daughter enjoys running or is keen to boost her fitness, she is welcome to join our Monday morning training sessions from 7:30am to 8:15am or take part in the weekly Wednesday races.

We would especially love to see a strong Loreto turnout on Wednesday 11 June, when we have the honour of hosting the event. 

If you would like further information about our running program, please feel free to contact Sophie Hage - Sophie.Hage@loreto.sa.edu.au

Student Achievements

A huge congratulations to Year 7 student Lucy Mackay, who has been selected to represent SA at the School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Swimming Championships!  An incredible achievement — we’re so proud!  Best of luck to Lucy as she competes in Ballarat, Victoria, from 25–29 October!

Sophie Hage

Director of Sport and Sport Performance

Junior Co-Curricular Sports

East Adelaide SAPSASA Cross Country Trials

Congratulations to all the students who represented Loreto at the East Adelaide SAPSASA Cross Country trials in Week 2.

Our runners had a terrific morning at Athelstone and everyone should be proud of their efforts. It is a tough course with some difficult terrain and quite a few uphill stretches, but it was great to see everyone push themselves.

The following students gained top 15 places:

• 10 year old girls
  • Emily 3rd 
  • Summer 8th 
  • Lucy 13th
  • Evie 14th 
• 12 year old girls
  • Sophie 3rd
  • Savy 7th
  • Bella 10th 
  • Charlotte 13th

Emily and Sophie have qualified to race at the State Championship at Oakbank Racecourse in June.

In Term 3, Loreto will be involved in the Catholic Schools Cross Country carnival. Ms Edwards will be putting our Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students through their paces in PE sessions this term to help select our team for this event!

Thunderbirds Training

Our Year 3 and 4 netball teams were lucky enough to have a netball training with Thunderbirds shooter Lauren Frew on Monday!

Lauren spoke about her netball journey then took the players through a group warm-up and passing game. Next was goal shooting technique – bend the knees… elbow towards the target… eyes on the back of the ring…  Swish! We finished with some passing relays and then a ton of photos!

Our Year 5 and 6 netball teams will get their chance to work with Lauren on Monday June 2.

Payneham Under 10 Girls Football

Willow (Year 3 Blue) is playing her first season of football this winter, with the Payneham Football Club. Willow is having a great time but her Under 10 team needs some more players!

The team trains on Wednesday afternoons 4:45-5:45pm at Payneham Oval and has matches on Sunday mornings. Further details regarding Payneham FC’s junior program can be found here.

If your daughter would be interested in playing football for Payneham, please contact Ben at Ben.Johnswood@loreto.sa.edu.au.

First Win

Well done to our Year 3 soccer team who won their first game recently, with a pulsating 3-2 victory at Westminster! The team are improving their skills each week and starting to find the goals regularly.

SAPSASA Netball

Well done to Bella, Charlotte, Everly, Paloma and Sophie who have made it through the first two trial sessions for the East Adelaide SAPSASA netball team. The final trial session is next Tuesday – good luck, girls!

Loreto Athletics

A large group of Loreto junior school students have just finished their 7-week Autumn athletics program. Students had a chance to try long jump, high jump, discus, shotput and sprints during the program which culminated in a LORETOlympics event this week.

Well done to all students who participated. There will be another 7-week athletics program running in Spring, through September and October. The program is open to students in Years 3-6 and registrations will open on Clipboard shortly. New participants are welcome!

Here are our medal winners from the Autumn program:

Sport Outside Loreto 

If your daughter is involved in a sport or activity outside of Loreto that you would like to share, please send through to Ben.Johnswood@loreto.sa.edu.au. Estelle from Year 4 had a great time at a Thunderbirds game recently!

Ben Johnswood

Sport Coordinator

Performing Arts

Congratulations to Year 8 student Faith, who performed Sonata by Mozart in the Adelaide Eisteddfod on Tuesday and won 3rd Prize in the Grade 7 Piano Solo category. An excellent result and a testament to Faith's hard work and dedication!