From the Assistant Principal: Wellbeing

By Kerryn Boyko

Women’s Health Across the Lifespan Information Evening

Join us for an important conversation about the health and wellbeing of girls and women at every stage of life.

Hear from local female clinicians as they discuss pain, abnormal bleeding, puberty, menopause, nutrition, accessing support and services, communicating about health concerns and advocating for yourself within the healthcare system.

The evening will also explore misinformation surrounding women’s health and include real-life stories and a live Q&A.

This inaugural Loreto College event is facilitated by CoRE Alliance and Women’s Health Grampians.

Health Across the Lifespan: What Every Girl and Woman Should Know

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, followed by light refreshments

Location: Loreto College Ballarat MMC

New legislation

From January 28, 2027, Victorian government legislation specifies that for all students

Mobile phones must be switched off and stored away from first to final bell
Wearable devices must have notifications, cellular connection and recording functions switched off
Personal audio devices must not be used during school hours.

In addition to our College requirement that mobile phones be kept in lockers, switched off during the school day, we will require that all wireless audio devices are secured in lockers for the school day. Understanding that some class tasks require access to audio texts, 2027 booklists will list wired headphones for purchase.

You will notice that the legislation also specifies smart watches being switched off. Camera glasses are not permitted on our grounds at any time.