Important School Reminders

Kieryn Bateman | Acting Deputy Principal  

Pedestrian access at footbridge gate

As you may recall, late in 2022 we made significant changes to our Traffic Management Plan to improve access to our site.  At the time we determined that it was necessary to close the gate to the footbridge on Pennant Hills Road. We have since undertaken some work on our internal Link Road and added an additional pedestrian crossing to provide access to the footbridge gate.  As such, we will reopen this gate to enable pedestrian access to the footbridge from Monday 1 May 2023.  The gate will be open before and after school and locked for safety reasons during the school day.  We ask parents who utilise the Link Road PUDO to be mindful of this additional pedestrian crossing and to adhere to the 10km speed limit at all times. 

Additional information about our Traffic Management Plan can be accessed here.

We thank you for your ongoing support of this plan and your commitment to ensuring the safety of our community.  

School Photos 2023

A reminder to all parents and students, school photo day is on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 May 2023.
Please place your order online before the day of photography by going to www.advancedlife.com.au and entering the code 6DG E39 QM6.

All students must wear their full school uniform.

For more information click here.

Uniform Shop Relocation

Please note the Uniform Shop has now been relocated to 6 Mount Pleasant Avenue. Parent access to the Uniform Shop will be from Mount Pleasant Avenue (ie. the street side of the property).  Students are to access the Uniform Shop via the path within the grounds of the School.

Click here to view the location.

School Student Travel Information.

Parents and students please see attached information regarding school travel.

Click here for the information newsletter.

Click here for the School fact sheet and FAQs.

School Zone Road Safety

Council’s aim is to educate our school community to encourage active travel, safe driving and parking to keep everybody safe and healthy.
Council teams work together where possible and partner with NSW Police, Transport for NSW and schools to solve issues within school zones.

Addressing school zone traffic issues is more successful when a school and Council forms a partnership and collaborates. This allows both organisations to work together to achieve an effective outcome for everyone.

Click here to view the Road Safety Help Sheet.

Click here to view the Parking Rules.

Click here to view Parking and Driving Rules.

Click here to view the School Travel Ideas Guide.

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Music Festival Highlights

We congratulate all staff and students who worked tirelessly to create an absolutely brilliant Music Festival last term!

Check out the highlights from the night below.

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Faith Formation Volunteering

On Wednesday night, Eleanor Low, Avery Benbow, Elizabeth Ie, Lizzie Eade, Kayla McKeown, Evelyn Korkor, Olivia Klostermann, Ainsley Benbow and Anna Cabuil assisted with faith formation of 85 Year 3 students who are participating in the Confirmation program at Pymble Catholic Parish. The girls guided the Year 3 students through seven activities, each one focused on a different gift of the Holy Spirit and sang with Fr Irek trying to engage the kids and their parents.

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Pastoral News

Ms Marysa Boland and Mr Justin Madigan | Deans of Pastoral Care

We welcome everyone back to Term 2 and trust the holidays were a time for rest and renewal.

Butterfly Foundation

On Wednesday, 3 May, Stella Ladikos, from The Butterfly Foundation will be speaking to Year 12 on the topic: ‘Let’s Talk About Relationships With Eating and Exercise’. For more information on the session, click here.

YSafe Parent Presentation Wednesday, 3 May, 6:30pm

Australia’s leading digital and cyber safety education organisation, ySafe, present to Year 7-10 each year. Parents have access to the Loreto Normanhurst Online Safety Hub which is created in partnership with ySafe. We encourage all families to visit this site as there are many resources that can be used as a platform to discuss online safety with their daughters. 

A reminder that our ySafe Parent Information Night is onsite on Wednesday, 3 May from 6:30pm.

Loreto Day Term 2 and Raffle Ticket Information 

On Wednesday at Assembly, Year 11 announced the 2023 Loreto Day Cause. This year, our awareness and fundraising will focus on the Mary Ward International Australia project, ‘The Landing Pad’ in West Bengal, India. For more information about the cause, click here, and scroll to the Landing Pad information. 

The Loreto Day Raffle is up and running. For tickets click here where you will see an awesome range of prizes up for grabs. Best of luck and thank you for giving generously to the cause.

School TV

School TV is an online resource designed to empower you as parents with credible and sound information with realistic, practical ongoing support strategies.

Click the link here to find out more.

We wish all our students and families all the best as we settle back in for Term 2.

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Learning Updates

Sally Brimfield | Acting Dean of Learning

Minimum Standards Testing – Year 10

In 2020, the NSW Government implemented benchmarks for students to meet minimum standards in literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. This is to ensure that all students graduate school with the necessary skills needed for everyday life, work and further study. Testing commences for students from Year 10 and students are required to undertake 3 online Minimum Standard Tests, in Numeracy, Reading and Writing.

The Year 10 Minimum Standard tests will take place in the morning of Week 4, Friday 19 May. (catch-up tests scheduled Thursday, 1 June). Please assist us in ensuring that your daughter’s laptop is fully charged the night prior.

In preparation for the Minimum Standard Testing, a Locked Down browser is being installed onto students’ laptops and practice tests will be completed during class time. We wish to reassure you that if your daughter is not successful at meeting the Minimum Standard benchmark after the first tests, she will be fully supported and will continue to be offered to re-sit the tests until she qualifies, prior to the end of Year 12.

Below, please find links providing additional key information from NESA which may be of interest to you. If you have any further information, please email the Learning Office.

Information regarding the Minimum Standard Tests

Minimum Standard Demonstration Tests

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Careers Updates

Ms Katrina Smith and Ms Alexi Kayes | Careers Advisor

Careers Expo

Our annual careers expo will take place next week, on Tuesday, 2 May. The event will take place in the Gymnasium and be held from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

The event is an opportunity for students and families to speak to various institutions with regards to careers and courses, admission schemes and other opportunities.

Parents/Carers and students in Year 9-12 are welcome to attend. Whilst Year 10 will be attending the Homelands immersion, family members are still welcome. Attendees will be asked to sign in with a QR code.

At the date of writing, our attendees include:

Universities

• Australian Catholic University (ACU)
• Bond University
• The University of Canberra (UC)
• Charles Sturt University (CSU)
• Macquarie University (MQ)
• The University of Newcastle
• Notre Dame University (ND)
• The University of Sydney (USYD)
• University of New South Wales (UNSW)
• Melbourne University
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Western Sydney University
• University of Tasmania (UTAS)
• University of New England (UNE)

Residential Colleges

• Newman College - Melbourne Uni
• St. Andrew's College - USYD
• St John's College - USYD
• Women's College - USYD
• Sancta Sophia College - USYD
• St Albert's - UNE
• UNSW Accommodation
• Robert Menzies College - Macquarie Uni

Private Colleges and Other Tertiary Education Providers

• Defence Force
• National Art School
• The Hotel School
• International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
• Whitehouse
• Sydney Design School

Other Institutions

• Pharmacy Guild
• Urban Core Construction Industry
• BDO - Business Cadetships
• MEGT (Apprenticeships/Traineeships)
• Education USA
• Internationally Educated
• Department of Education (DET)

GAP Providers

• Angas Travel (Escorted GAP year)
• CCUSA (Camp Counselor USA)

Unfortunately, we have received apologies from UAC and TAFE (amongst others) who are not able to attend this year.

To view the latest Careers events, seminars, subscriptions and university updates, please explore the yellow Careers News tab on Canvas. Click here to access the Careers Canvas page. Alternatively, go directly to this week's Careers Canvas Newsletter here.

Students in all year groups can book an appointment with Careers at any time by emailing careers@loretonh.nsw.edu.au. Please put your availability into your email.

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After School Programs

Extended Day Program

EXTDAY@LN is an after-school program offered to all day students in Year 5 to 8.

It operates from 3:15 pm until 8:00 pm each Monday to Thursday during Term time. Students may be collected at any time during the afternoon.

Incorporated into this offering are a variety of supervised recreational activities plus access to a wide range of extra-curricular initiatives held on the school campus. Afternoon tea and dinner (at 6:00pm) are included in the $55 daily charge.

EXTDAY@LN offers flexibility around school pick-up times and provides an engaging environment where students can enjoy social interactions with peers from different year groups. EXTDAY@LN also delivers the opportunity for students to receive attentive after-hours supervision and participate in sustained periods of guided study, ably supported by qualified teachers and homework helpers.

Staff involved in this initiative are from various faculties including English, Maths, PDHPE, Geography, History and Drama.

Click here for schedule information and FAQs.

Academic Coaching Program

Academic Coaching@LN is an after-school program offered to all students in Year 9-12.

It operates from 3:30pm until 5:30pm each Monday to Thursday during Term time.

The Academic Coaching program offers students the opportunity to work in groups of 5-6 students, with a subject matter expert in Year 9-12 English & Mathematics.

The Academic Coaches are qualified teachers or current university students who have proven expertise in the requisite subject matter.

Afternoon tea is included in the $60 daily charge.

Click here to view more information.

Email the Learning Office for more information or to apply.

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Sport News

Mr David Brock | Head of Sport

We are so excited for sport to return for Term 2 with our Primary Students competing in Netball and Hockey, and our Secondary Students in Netball, Football and Basketball. We would like to wish all of these girls good luck for the season ahead and will be supporting you throughout the entire journey.

There is so much coming this term, with the IGSA Rep Trials, NSW CIS and All Schools Swimming and Diving, Secondary Athletics Carnival to name a few – and we look forward to seeing the continued spirit and community.

A few reminders to ensure you are on time at your match (at least 30 minutes) for an appropriate warm up and briefing from your coaches and you are in full LN uniform.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Congratulations to the following students who have completed The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award:

• Ella Lincoln, Year 12 - completed the Bronze Award
• Sofia Storgato, Year 10 - completed the Bronze Award
• Sabine Walton, Year 10 - completed the Bronze Award
• Isabel Armstrong, Year 11 - completed the Bronze Award

AFL NSW Independent Schools Reps

Congratulations to Zoe Clubb (Year 12), Molly Gibbs (Year 11), Caitlin Blackburn (Year 12) and Cella Bonetti (Year 11) who represented Team ‘North’ at the AFL NSW Independent Schools Rep Game on Friday, 5 April coming away with the win!

Polocrosse

Well done to Sophie Maclean (Year 11) and Allie Maclean (Year 9) who represented NSW in Polocrosse last term, both teams coming away winners.

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A Call to Stewardship through Justice Seminar Series

We are delighted to invite all members of the Loreto Normanhurst Community as well as members from all Loreto Schools around Australia to join us virtually for the first event of the revamped 'A Call to Stewardship through Justice' seminar series on Wednesday, 24 May.

Weaving through the Wilderness
The path to accepting mental health

Wednesday, 24 May
This is a livestreamed event.

This seminar will be hosted by Cristina Lledo Comez and presented by Jessica Coblentz, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana USA.

Click here to register to recieve the livestream link.

We hope these seminars will stimulate discussion, highlight global perspectives and bring an alertness and voice to women’s experience of the Church. Please save the following dates for exciting storytelling and discussions to come later in the year.

• Seminar 2: Wednesday, 30 August, 6:00 pm -7:00pm

Refugees and Justice- focusing from a Catholic perspective the theology, a refugee themselves and then advocacy for refugees.

• Seminar 3: Tuesday, 24 October, 6:00 pm -7:30pm

Mary Ward Justice Forum- to be focused around looking in our own backyard and the vulnerability of women and children, and the need for increased rights for all.

Booking details and further information will be provided closer to the Seminar dates. For further information please contact mission@loretonh.nsw.edu.au.

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Community Engagement Team Updates

Mother Daughter Eucharist & Lunch

Sunday, 21 May

9:15am

Chapel & Miramare Gardens

Loreto Normanhurst Mothers and significant women in the lives of their daughters to attend the Mother Daughter Eucharist and Lunch on Sunday, 21 May.

The day will begin with the Eucharist in the Chapel at 9:15am and followed by Lunch at Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills.

Click here for the invitation.

Click here to book tickets.

Mother Daughter Lunch Raffle – Can you Help?

We are hoping to gather a variety of exciting prizes to offer attendees at the Mother Daughter Lunch along with the wider community. We are looking for items such as gift cards, electronics (iPads, AirPods etc) beauty products (MECCA, Sephora), restaurant vouchers, event tickets or anything else you think might make a great prize. Alternatively, if you can provide a discount on items that we can purchase, your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

The Raffle at the event supports the Bursary Program and any contribution will make a significant difference in the success of the event and the Bursary Program.

Please email Lauren Kirkby, Head of Community Relations via events@loretonh.nsw.edu.au if you can assist.

Join us in Dubbo!

Friday, 5 May

7:00pm – 10:00pm

The Pastoral Hotel – 110 Talbragar Street, Dubbo

Alumnae, current, past, and prospective parents living in or near Dubbo are warmly invited to join us for drinks in Dubbo at the Pastoral Hotel with Acting Principal, Lynn Long and Director of Boarding, Kate Kovacs.

Click here for invitation.

Click here to RSVP - There is no cost to attend this event.

Save the Date! – Join us in Griffith & Wagga Wagga

Thursday, 25 May – Griffith

Friday, 26 May – Wagga Wagga

Alumnae, current, past, and prospective parents living in or near Griffith and Wagga Wagga are warmly invited to join us for community events in Griffith and Wagga Wagga with Acting Principal, Lynn Long and Director of Boarding, Kate Kovacs. More details will be shared shortly.

Click here to RSVP for Griffith – There is no cost to attend this event.

Click here to RSVP for Wagga Wagga

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Parent Association Updates

Our Open Table – The perfect Mothers’ Day gift!

Our 125 Years Cookbook “Our Open Table” is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day featuring stories and recipes from the Loreto Normanhurst community over 400 beautiful pages.

Click here to purchase Our Open Table.

Parent Association Merchandise – Back in Stock!

PAL’s merchandise has been restocked and available for purchase! Get your Normo cap, umbrella, puffer vest, tote bag and socks via the NormoNetwork Shop here.

City Country Mothers’ Lunch

Friday, 5 May

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Aqua Luna, Drummoyne

Join us for the annual City Country Mothers’ Lunch, a wonderful event to celebrate our city country connection on Friday, 5 May at Aqua Luna Drummoyne. This event is for all mothers from Year 5-12, all are welcome to attend!

Click here for the invitation.

Contact Helen Longney, longneys@iinet.net.au or Alex Oswald, alexoswald2@gmail.com if you have any questions

Year 11 Parent Drinks (with the Year 11 Dinner Dance)

Friday, 5 May

Epping Hotel

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Year 11 parents are warmly invited to join us for casual dinner and drinks at the Epping Hotel whilst our daughters are at the Dinner Dance on Friday, 5 May. 

All are welcome, there is no cost to attend the event, just order and pay for your own food or beverages at the bar. We have reserved an area for parents for the night.

RSVP to Jane Harvey janeharvey24@hotmail.com or 0415 302 516

Year 7 Dads’ Golf Weekend

Saturday, 6 – Sunday, 7 May

Leura Golf Club & The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

Join us for Year 7 Dads Golf Weekend in the Blue Mountains. No golfing experience necessary as we will be playing in Teams (Ambrose/Best Ball). Tickets will include the round of golf and dinner; dads will need to book their own accommodation.

Click here for the invitation.

Click here to book tickets.

If you have any questions, please email Peter Solomon - pasolomon29@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Year 10 Parent Event

Friday, 2 June

The Verandah Beecroft

6:30pm

All Year 10 Parents are warmly invited to join us for casual drinks and burgers at the Verandah, Beecroft. $35 per person, drinks are at your own expense.

Click here to purchase tickets. 

Sportsmen’s Lunch

Friday, 16 June

Dockside, Darling Harbour

Save the date for Loreto Normanhurst Sportmen’s Lunch to be held at Dockside Darling Harbour! More information will be available soon!

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Cana Farm

Cana Farm's Mother's Day products are now on sale!

Click here to view their product flyer.

Click here to shop.

Cana Farm are a charity that works with men, women and families who have experienced homelessness, addiction, mental health issues and other barriers that have prevented them from creating a positive life.