Important Notices

Private Bus Cost Review

Please note the School has undertaken a review of expenditure relating to the private bus service. The $315 per term charge has been in place since 2017 and requires revision due to increased costs associated with the service. Accordingly, the private bus charge will be amended to $330 per term commencing Term 3.

We are mindful of the current economic conditions and have made a concerted effort to limit the increase to 5%.

Uniform Shop Holiday Trading

The last term day of trade for the Uniform Shop is Thursday, 22 June.

The Uniform Shop will be open for two days of trading over the June/July school holidays:

• Monday 26 June - 9:30am to 3:00pm
• Friday 14 July - 9:30am to 3:00pm

Our online ordering services are available 24/7. This is a great way to purchase any Winter uniform items that might need updating and be ready for collection when school resumes in Term 3.

Online ordering is available at: www.flexischools.com.au.

Please note, the Uniform Shop has relocated to 6 Mount Pleasant Avenue. Students can access the Uniform Shop from the school grounds and parents are to use the entrance on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Music Festival Recording

The 2023 theme 'Just Soul' proudly shone through and all performances demonstrated the talent and hard work of our students. If you want to relive the beautiful night, a recording of the 2023 Music Festival is now available to purchase from the Shop on our website here.

The Witches - opening night is tonight!

Performances from Friday, 16 - Wednesday, 21 June

If you would still like to attend the Loreto Normanhurst production of The Witches there are some tickets remaining.

The Loreto Normanhurst production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches is performed by our Junior Drama Students. Book now to see a grandmother and her grandson come face to face with the witches, their plans, and the Grand High Witch herself!

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Loreto Day

Tatum Bradshaw, Reya Behl and Jieying Chen (5S)

This year, Year 11 chose to raise money for Landing Pad, an initiative of Loreto Sister Monica Suchiang with the support of Mary Ward International Australia to end period poverty in India.

We welcomed visitors from St Lucy’s for a day full of fun with many wonderful, energetic stalls available!

Some of the stalls at Loreto Day that we liked a lot were the Kendall Escape Room and Kendall Kiosk, Maye Fairy Floss and Sliders and Lucky Ducky game, Mornane Photo Booth and Pizza, and the Kuring-gai nachos. But there were many other wonderful stalls as well. All the stalls were run by Year 11 except for the Primary Bake Sale run by Year 6. We got to play and have fun for the whole day, visiting the stalls and buying or playing games almost every minute!

Before the end of the day, we had a sausage sizzle lunch, followed by the Loreto Day concert. All the performances were very entertaining. Girls from all years performed; even Primary performed! Yes, we cannot forget that!

All the money fundraised is going to the Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre to support girls without sanitary items for when they have their period. We hope that all the money helps girls in need and that it will change their lives to better ones and increase their health so they can go back to school.

Loreto Day Raffle Winners

Congratulations to all our winners for our Loreto Day Raffle Raising funds for Landing Pad an initiative of Loreto Sister Monica Suchiang with the support of Mary Ward International Australia to end period poverty in India.

• 1st Prize
  H.W
  Ticket Number - #1655
• 2nd Prize
  J.C
  Ticket Number - #1855
• 3rd Prize
  A.S
  Ticket Number - #481
• 4th Prize
  S.M
  Ticket Number - #240
• 5th Prize
  B.N
  Ticket Number - #759
• 6th Prize
  R.M
  Ticket Number - #698
• 7th Prize
  J.C
  Ticket Number - #1348
• 8th Prize
  M.L
  Ticket Number - #394
• 9th Prize
  J.M
  Ticket Number - #43
• 10th Prize
  K.P
  Ticket Number - #890

World Environment Day

On Monday, 5 June, Charlotte Hudson, the Senior School Ecology Captain, joined the Justice Crew to celebrate World Environment Day. Together they created watercolour artworks to show their appreciation for our beautiful natural environment. These artworks are on display in the Primary Quad.

Bush to Bowl Incursion

On Tuesday, Year 6 had our Bush to Bowl incursion. Someone from Bush to Bowl came to Loreto and talked about Australia's native plants, their growing conditions, and how we can use them. A lot of these plants were like the normal plants that we use in our everyday lives, except they had a lot more vitamins compared to the same quantity than things we may buy from the shops. For example, a mint bush oregano leaf has a much stronger flavour in each individual leaf so you don’t need as much. We really enjoyed learning about the different recipes and how to eat the plants in a particular way. - Murphy and Ella

Finger Lime Cordial

1. Remove the skin of finger lime and crush the ‘bubbles’ with the back of a spoon to create a liquid.
2. Mix a splash of lemonade and small amount of native honey with the finger lime juice to form a syrup.
3. Serve syrup with either lemonade or cold water for a refreshing drink.

In Science, Year 6 have been learning about native bush tucker so this week we had an incursion where the company Bush to Bowl visited our school. In this incursion, we learnt about some of the native plants in our Loreto garden and what their uses are. We think that the bush tucker incursion was a very fun experience. Bush tucker is sustainable as it suits our climate which means that the plants are easier to maintain. Most people don’t know about bush tucker plants and don’t buy them for that reason.

Some of the native plants were used to make weapons and home decorations while others were used to make medicine. Some of the plants that they told us about can be used for many things in our daily lives. A lot of these plants can be used for making soaps, food, and drinks. Bush to Bowl shared with us the recipes of how to make bliss balls using cinnamon myrtle. - Mikayla and Isabella

Native Bliss Ball Recipe

1. Combine 1 teaspoon of tahini with dates and sultanas. Mix together until blended and sticky.
2. Add in 3 teaspoons of crushed dried cinnamon myrtle leaves and a little bit of salt (or salt bush leaves!).
3. Add in ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds and shredded coconut.
4. Roll into a ball and refrigerate until not sticky anymore. Then enjoy!

Community Service Opportunities

Wrap with Love

Wrap with Love is a great opportunity for Year 5-12 to contribute to the local and wider community and can be done at school. You will be knitting squares to create blankets for the millions of people in the world suffering extreme cold. Twenty-eight assembled squares create one whole warm and sheltering 'Wrap' for those in need. If you do not know how to knit, that is okay, we can teach you and you can learn from your peers.

When: Every Tuesday at lunch in Term 2 & 3

Where: GBC 1.02

More information is available here.

Sport News

Mr Dave Brock | Head of Sport

CIS Primary Girls Rugby 7’s Trials

Congratulations to the following Primary students who trialled for the CIS Primary Girls Rugby 7’s Team:

• Kate Dean (Year 6)
• Mia Hill (Year 5)
• Sienna Weston (Year 5)
• Harper White (Year 5)

Further congratulations to Mia Hill who was selected for the team and will compete at the NSWPSSA Championships later in the year.

Aerobics

On Sunday, 4 May the Primary and High School Aerobics Teams competed at the State qualifiers in Penrith.

It’s the first time Loreto has competed in aerobics and all three teams qualified for the State Championships which is happening on Sunday, 25 June. They will be competing for a spot in the National Championships.

Results:

• Year 5 Team: 4th place
• Year 6 Team: 2nd place
• Year 7/8 Team: 1st place

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.

Birthdays

Wishing a very happy birthday to the following girls:

Isabella, Nicole, Harper, Annie, Eliza, Charlotte, Sabrina, Charlotte, Kate, Megan, Chloe, Victoria.

Dates for the Diary

Year 5 Mother's Event

Sunday, 18 June - there's still time to book - bookings close Saturday, 17 June at 10:00am

2:00pm – 4:30pm

Level One, Hornsby RSL Club, High Street Hornsby

Year 5 Mums are invited to a luxury High Tea Afternoon. This event promises to be a fun afternoon, filled with warmth, laughter and the opportunity to meet other Year 5 mums. It is the perfect occasion to take a break from the daily routine and indulge in some well-deserved pampering!

Click here to book tickets.

TeachMeets at Loreto Normanhurst - an event for NSW Teachers

Wednesday, 21 June

4:00pm - 6:00pm

All teachers are invited to join us for TeachMeets at Loreto Normanhurst.

TeachMeets are a casual and collaborative platform designed by educators, for educators, for sharing ideas and fostering mutual support in their professional development and growth.

Join us to hear from early career teachers, experienced teachers, senior students and recent graduates about their experiences and professional journey's.

View the invitation here.

Contact Mr Marco Scali via mscali@loretonh.nsw.edu.au if you would like to attend.

Public Speaking Grand Final

Wednesday, 21 June

6:30pm

Last Day of Term 2

Thursday, 22 June

Plenaries

Monday, 17 July

Term 3 Resumes

Tuesday, 18 July

Grandparents' & Special Friends’ Day - Save the Date

Friday, 4 August

9:30am – 11:30am

We warmly invite grandparents and special friends of our Year 5 and 6 students to celebrate this day with us with a Liturgy in the Chapel followed by morning tea and classroom activities.

If your daughter is unable to have a grandparent join them, a special friend – an aunt, uncle or friend is most welcome on the day.

If it is not possible for your daughter to have a visitor on the day, please also let us know via the booking form in the link above.

Bookings will be available soon.

City Country Mothers' Weekend Away in Dubbo

The Loreto mums are going away! Pack your bags and get ready to go, we are heading to Dubbo and would love for you to join us!

Date: Friday, 18 August- Sunday, 20 August

Event Information:

• Friday, 18 August: Cocktail Party at the Devils Hollow.
• Saturday, 19 August: Lunch at the Rhino Lodge.
• With the evening continuing at The Commerical Hotel for the afterparty.

Click here for the invitation.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Father Daughter Eucharist & Lunch - Save the Date

Sunday, 27 August

9:15am

Chapel & Miramare Gardens

Loreto Normanhurst warmly invites all daughters, their fathers and father figures in their lives to join us for two special events, the Father Daughter Eucharist and Father Daughter Lunch on Sunday, 27 August.

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

Tickets will be available soon.