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. Parents access to the Uniform Shop will be from the street side of the property, and students are to access via the path within the grounds of the School.

Click here to view the location.

School Student Travel Information.

Parent 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.

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.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

Anzac Commemorative March - Sunday, 23 April

On Sunday, 23 April it was the centenary of the original dedication of the Hornsby Cenotaph with RSL Hornsby Sub-Branch conducting the ANZAC Sunday March. Read below some reflections from students who attended.

This was an amazing experience as we learnt more about Anzac Day and gave thanks to those who served our country. One of my favourite parts of this experience was marching alongside the war veterans who fought in battles to protect our country. The day was also very special as it was the one hundredth anniversary of the ANZAC war memorial in Hornsby. I was very proud to be there and represent our school, Loreto Normanhurst, and listen to the different prayers which were all acknowledging and hoping for different things.

Eliana F

The ANZAC service was a stunning service where we remembered the soldiers who fought in war. It started off with a march where we marched up the street, and some of the soldiers who were previously in war were there too. In the service we sang the New Zealand and Australian anthem, and we also said the Ode. I learnt a lot during the service about what happened during the war and how many people died. I didn’t know as much about the war before. The service made me feel thankful and grateful that the soldiers were so brave to go into war and serve their country, knowing they may lose their lives, and many did.

Lizzie B

Anzac Day Dawn Service

From marching to wreath laying, the Dawn Service was the best experience. This was my first time ever attending a dawn service on Anzac Day and it really engaged with me. It was engaging because we got to participate in the march at the start and listen to the soldiers that served our country. In the ceremony, there was a part where we had to lay wreaths around the plaque of fallen local soldiers. Some schools and the community laid wreaths to not only represent themselves or school but to commemorate the soldiers who fought for us to have a better life in Australia. Overall, it was the most amazing experience to represent our school at the dawn service.

Amelia V

After getting up super early, me and a few other girls from Loreto made our way down the Hornsby RSL and the surrounding road. First, we had the march, where the Australian troops and veterans lined up and were marching in front of us. We then stood on the road in lines while watching and reflecting on the dawn service and the ANZACS who gave up their lives in war. Later in the service everyone (including us) were invited to place their wreath on the war memorial. It was an honour to go and represent Loreto Primary at the Hornsby Dawn Service.

Stephanie C

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.

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 goodluck 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 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.

IPSHA Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to the 14 Primary students who ran at the IPSHA Cross Country Carnival at the end of last term. All girls put in their best efforts, with many girls running personal best times.

Birthdays

Wishing a very happy birthday to the following girls:

Eliana, Lizzy, Sienna, Heidi.

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.

Dates for the Diary

Year 5 Bathurst Excursion

Thursday, 4 - Friday, 5 May

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.

Primary Mothers' Day Breakfast

Friday, 12 May

7:45am-8:45am

Mrs Maree Board, Head of Teresa Ball (Head of Primary) warmly invites all Primary mothers and significant women in the lives of our Primary students to the Mothers' Day Breakfast.

Click here for the invitation.

Click here to rsvp.

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.

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!

Term 2 Parent Rep Events – Save the Date!

Save the Date for the following Year Parent Rep events to be held in Term 2. More information about these events will be sent out soon! 

Year 6 Family Event – Save the date!

Sunday, 28 May

Year 5 Fathers Event – Save the date!

Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

Saturday, 3 June

Year 5 Mothers Event – Save the date!

Sunday, 18 June

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.

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.