Change to Uniform Shop Opening Hours and Relocation Reminder

A reminder that students are required to wear the Winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3.

Please note, the Uniform Shop is currently open to purchase items (no fittings) until Wednesday, 5 April. For Flexischool orders, Primary students will continue to collect their orders from the Primary School and Secondary Students from the Uniform Shop.

From Thursday, 6 April, the Uniform Shop will close and will relocate during the school holidays to 6 Mount Pleasant Avenue. The Uniform Shop will reopen from Friday, 21 April for any last-minute winter uniform purchases, in its new location.

During the closure dates, online ordering is available via www.flexischools.com.au for winter uniform items only (winter tunic, senior skirt, senior vest, blouse, tie and tights).

If assistance is required when purchasing your Winter uniform items, our very helpful Uniform Shop staff are happy to assist you by email at uniformshop@loretonh.nsw.edu.au or over the phone on 02 9473 7391.

We look forward to the reopening of the Uniform Shop in the new space at 6 Mount Pleasant Avenue on Friday, 21 April.

Music Festival

Emma Lilley, 6J | Activities Leader

On Friday, 24 March, Loreto Normanhurst had the Music festival where everyone came together to sing and enjoy each other's talents. It started with a smooth start with smiles filling the audience. There were some introductions until we had our first act which was Primary Voices and Primary Choir.

The Primary Choir was waiting on the side of the stage to sing our song for this year. “Sky full of Stars,” which we had been practicing for weeks. Afterwards, I felt relieved and really happy that we had sung beautifully and that it was time for us to watch the beautiful talents around us. Loreto is built up from talents and hobbies that it is so fun to watch everyone perform and take part. There were some beautiful dances and musical items followed by the Primary Band.

It finally came to the second part of the night. The long awaited high school House Choirs took to the stage one by one singing that makes the songs seem like it is one person singing. The conductors were keeping the beats and the hype. The results were in and the wait felt like forever. But congratulations to…… Maye who sang 'Que Sera'.

5P Project Compassion Initiative - The Lolly Success

Julia Klimkeit and Sophia Workman | 5P

Julia and I decided we wanted to do something to help people in need during Lent. We decided to sell lollies to raise money and we would put what we earned in the Project Compassion box. We wanted to give the money we raised to Project Compassion because they help people who aren't as fortunate as us.

We made lolly packs for a cheap price, in small and jumbo sizes. We made sure to check the ingredients for any nuts or other allergic ingredients. We walked to people's houses all over the street to sell the lollies. We said that we were raising money for Project Compassion. The fellow neighbours wanted to join in, so they gave us extra money.

We had to overcome a few challenges along the way, but we persevered to help others. It was very hot and not everyone had cash to pay for the lollies. A good thing was that we beat our goal by a lot! Our goal was to raise $10 but we ended up raising $27.15. Overall, what we did was not huge but if everyone does something small it can have a big impact. We were very proud of our achievements and beating our goal.

Cyber Safety Talk

On Monday, 27 March 2023 we enjoyed a very educational visit and talk from Senior Constable Debbie Coppard from Hornsby Police Station. She taught us about the importance of cyber safety. She talked about how we can be safe online, including ways to avoid being hacked and how to deal with scams. Given the amount of technology available today, it is obviously very important to be vigilant about the risk of cyber-attacks, especially for children and young people. Personally, my favourite part of the presentation was all the videos on how to stay safe online. Some useful tips and reminders that were shared with us included:

• Never post photos or videos online of you at school or in your school uniform.
• If you feel unsafe, talk to a trusted adult (for example a parent or teacher).
• Never take photos or videos of people that seem funny and post them to social media.

Octavia Chaaya

On Monday Year 5 and 6 listened to a talk from a NSW Police Officer. She talked about how to stay safe online. We learnt what types of things are appropriate to share on the internet, what to do if ever we see a scammer or notice someone acting suspiciously, and who to talk to if we find ourselves in trouble online. My favourite part of this experience was the question time at the end because it was a great chance to hear other people’s questions - some of which I wouldn’t have thought to ask. It was a very informative presentation on how to stay safe - so we can confidently go online for education and relaxation.

Lizzy Peng

On Monday we had a police officer come in and talk about cyber bullying. We learnt so much from her like how cyber bullying is a criminal offence. One of the things I picked up from Monday was you should not believe everything you see online because a lot of people are out there trying to take advantage of vulnerable people like us.

Lily Tudehope

I know that we have learnt a lot from the cyber safety talk on Monday. I personally liked the videos because one was a real scenario and I now know what misleading information online can look like. I also enjoyed the videos because you had to spot the information leaked. I learnt to not be silly and make fun online, as the person on the other end might not think it’s funny. I know many online account settings of primary girls have changed this week!

Ruby Meyyappan

The Australian Speech Communication Association Examinations

Ms Amanda Thomas | Speech and Drama Teacher

The Australian Speech Communication Association (ASCA) examinations are an integral part of the extra-curricular Speech & Drama program offered at Loreto. Students work towards an exam, held in November each year, and perform in front of an examiner and audience made up of peers. The exam is designed to help the development of oral communication, public speaking and critical thinking.

After a three year pause due to Covid, on Saturday, 18 March, ASCA held their annual award ceremony at Ravenswood School for Girls with four students from Loreto receiving awards for outstanding achievement. I’m pleased to announce that Eva Parratt (Year 9) and Elizabeth Peng (Year 6) were awarded the Senior and Junior Studio Medals for the highest exams results with marks of 97% and 93% respectively. Adrina Jamshidi (Year 8) and Elena Brinkmann (Year 6) also received High Distinctions in their exams and were the deserving recipients of the Senior and Junior Studio Achievement Award for consistent effort throughout the year.

Eva Parratt was also invited to perform at the ASCA ceremony and delighted the audience with her exceptional portrayal of the Grand High Witch from Roald Dahl’s novel ‘The Witches’. Well done Eva!

More information about the ASCA syllabus can be found on their website.

Sport News

Mr Dave Brock | Head of Sport

Sailing

Congratulations to Claire Cabuil (Year 6) who represented Loreto Normanhurst sailing in the Narrabeen Supercup. This was Claire’s first solo regatta, and she came 13th in her category. Well done Claire!

Primary CIS Swimming and Diving Championships

Congratulations to Audrey Dale (Year 5) and Elizabeth Peng (Year 6) who competed at the Primary CIS Swim and Dive Championships last week. Audrey swam in the 8-12 years 50m multiclass freestyle, placing 5th overall, and Elizabeth dove in the 12-13 years springboard, also placing 5th overall. Well done girls on your fantastic results!

IPSHA Cross-Country

Congratulations to Dorothea who won the Spirit Cup and Benedicta who won the Championship Trophy by only 3 points!

Further congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Loreto Normanhurst at the IPSHA Cross Country Carnival this Saturday, 1 April.

12 Years

• Chloe Granelli
• Ella Pattie
• Melanie Moorcroft
• Elizabeth Peng
• Sophie Doyle

11 Years

• Lucinda Walter
• Lyla Boyle
• Anna Tsuzurahara
• Alannah Mouawad
• Charlize Bennett-Santon

10 Years

• Emily McKeown
• Sophie Farago
• Saheli Dissanayake
• Sandy Hebblewhite

IPSHA Football and IPSHA Flippaball/Water Polo

Congratulations to all Primary Football and Flippaball/Water Polo teams who finished their season last Saturday. We hope you all had an enjoyable time playing with friends and learning new skills.

Hornsby Shire Library Holiday Activities

The Hornsby Shire Library and Information Service is organising several activities over the April school holidays. They wil be hosting the Jewelz Circus Show in which kids can join Jewelz Rainbow Sparkle Heart in an interactive, hoopy loopy happy show, while Keith Whelan will be presenting writing workshops for kids wanting to learn how to write a story. Library staff will also be hosting some drop in sessions in our Discovery Space, where kids can explore their creativity or have fun with STEM.

Further booking information can be found on their website here.

Please find more information on what is offered here and here.

For further enquiries, call 9847 6107 during business hours.

For bookings, families should book at the library’s website here or visit in person at any library branch.

Sydney Writers' Festival

The Sydney Writers' Festival is coming to Hornsby Shire Library! They are very excited to be hosting children’s author and Illustrator James Foley. Join James for a fun in-conversation as he talks all things Secret Agent Mole 1: Goldfish-Finger, his latest book for kids.

This free event will be popular so we recommend you book early. Please click here to book and enter your school name is the space provided.

This event will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available to purchase at the library but we do recommend you pre-order through Novella Fine Books.

Click here for more information.

Click here for the pre-order form.

Completed pre-order forms can be emailed to Novella Fine Books direct at info@novellafinebooks.com.au.

For further enquiries contact Penny Connelly at pconnelly@hornsby.nsw.gov.au or 9847 6107.

Birthdays

Wishing a very happy birthday to the following girls:

Darcy, Kristina, Vera Grace, Lucy, Mia, Medha, April

Dates for the Diary

Primary Open Classrooms

Monday, 3 April

9:30-10:30am

Mrs Maree Board, Head of Teresa Ball, warmly invites you to to attend the Term 1 Primary Open Classrooms. This is an opportunity for you to visit your daughter’s learning space while she shares some of her classwork with you.

Click here for the invitation.

Click here to RSVP.

Please RSVP by Friday, 31 March.

Last day of Term 1

Wednesday, 5 April

School Return

Wednesday, 26 April. Students are to be in full winter uniform.