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A mid-year start will allow your daughter to undertake six terms of Reception, providing an optimal start to her schooling experience. This early transition helps ensure a smoother adjustment and a more confident beginning to school life.

Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Loreto College’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan focuses on delivering best-practice education, positioning the College as a leader in excellence and innovation. With student learning and wellbeing at its core, the plan prioritises expert teaching, research-based approaches, and purpose-built facilities to empower girls and young women to thrive and make a difference.

Hugh Sheridan to Perform at Loreto College’s 120th Anniversary Acacias Ball

Loreto College Marryatville is delighted to welcome acclaimed actor, singer, and entertainer Hugh Sheridan as the special guest performer at the 2025 Acacias Ball, marking the College’s 120th anniversary.The milestone event will take place at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 5 April, bringing together the Loreto College community for a night of celebration, reflection, and entertainment. Sheridan, one of Australia’s most beloved performers, is set to headline the event, with media personalities Helen McCabe and Jess Adamson welcomed as MCs for the evening.

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The latest Loreto College newsletter highlights the success of the Head of the River event, with strong rowing performances despite hot weather. The college marked several important occasions, including celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and Harmony Day, and engaging in meaningful Lenten reflections and social justice initiatives. Notable achievements include the Mock Trial Team’s victory in the South Australian Law Society competition, enriching student experiences such as the Year 6 Canberra trip, and strong performances in Senior and Junior sports. Additionally, the Performing Arts department is preparing for upcoming concerts, drama productions, and celebrating student talent in the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Talking to Brick Walls

Our Year 12 Drama students have been working hard to bring Talking to Brick Walls to the stage! This hybrid verbatim play explores the ever-evolving dynamic between parents and teenagers—asserting independence, figuring out identity, and seeing things from both sides.

For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment (United Nations, IWD, 2025)

To truly honour the theme of International Women’s Day 2025, we must recognise that investing in girls' education is one of the most impactful ways to drive lasting change, ensuring that all women and girls can claim their rightful place, experience equality, and be empowered to lead. What if the key to a more just and equal world lies in empowering every girl with the education she deserves? Education is not only a fundamental human right but also a powerful tool for personal and social transformation. When girls are equipped with knowledge and opportunity, they become catalysts for change, fostering a more equitable world for all.

Adelaide Thunderbirds partner with Loreto College Marryatville

Netball SA and the Adelaide Thunderbirds are pleased to announce a historic partnership with Loreto College Marryatville. The two-year partnership marks a first for girls’ schools in South Australia and will provide students the unique opportunity to experience an elite high-performance environment.

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Highlights from the start of the year include Yasmin London's presentation on online safety, the Year 7 camp fostering friendships and teamwork, and the Academic Merit Ceremony celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024. Junior School students have embraced hands-on Science lessons and enjoyed upgraded classrooms, while exciting changes in OSHC provide a more engaging after-school environment. The school also celebrated Lunar New Year with vibrant cultural activities, reinforcing Loreto’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Class of 2024

We are delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of our high achievers and recent award winners. Congratulations to all students in our Year 12 cohort on their hard work and dedication throughout 2024. We wish them the very best for their future endeavours and accomplishments.

Passion Fuels Perseverance, Creativity, and Success

Loreto College Marryatville Principal Kylie McCullah shares her thoughts on nurturing girls' passions

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As we wrap up Term 3, there have been several memorable events in the last fortnight that showcased the spirit and culture of our school. We celebrated the Senior Sports Awards, recognising the achievements of our athletes. The Senior School Leadership Handover Assembly was a significant occasion, where we applauded the contributions of our Class of 2024 leaders and welcomed the incoming leaders from the Class of 2025. We had the privilege of hosting the Dusty Feet Mob, an Aboriginal dance group from Port Augusta. Students also enjoyed Languages Week, participating in a variety of cultural activities. The term concluded with our annual Mission Day, a fundraising effort supporting Mary Ward International, reflecting our commitment to service and social justice.

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In this week’s school newsletter, we highlight important recent events and achievements, including R U OK? Day, where students came together to foster mental health awareness and support. Year 7 and 8 students participated in Reflection Days and Writing Workshops, engaging in self-discovery and creative expression. Year 10 students gained hands-on experience through Workplace Learning, while students in Years 6, 9, 10, and 11 embarked on camps that enriched both academic and personal growth. We also celebrate athletic accomplishments and the success of our annual springART exhibition, showcasing emerging and established South Australian artists.

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