Loreto College Coorparoo
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Loreto College Coorparoo is a Roman Catholic
, day school
for girls, located in Coorparoo
, a suburb on the inner south side of Brisbane, Queensland
, Australia
. Loreto College Coorparoo has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 710 girls. The founder and role model for Loreto schools is Mary Ward.
The school
is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Loreto College Coorparoo is one of many around the world established by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Loreto Sisters, founded some 400 years ago by Mary Ward
. In total there are seven Loreto schools across Australia, in Melbourne, Ballarat
, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
and two in Sydney.
, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual development supported by Christian values. To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtus of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as thosequalities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity a discriminationg attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.
It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by Gospel values.
to facilitate school based competitions and activities. The school currently has four houses, named after influential women within the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
There are a number of important inter-house events during the year, including athletics and swimming carnivals and competitions in the performing arts.
Generally, these are played as part of The Associated Schools (TAS) or on Wednesday afternoons as a part of the Catholic Girls Schools competition.
Musical activities and ensembles include:
There are also a number of co-curricular activities and clubs within the college, including:
Charities:
Creative and Performing Arts:
Literary Groups:
Roman Catholic Church
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, day school
Day school
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for girls, located in Coorparoo
Coorparoo, Queensland
Coorparoo is a southern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, located approximately four kilometres from the city. Surrounding suburbs include Camp Hill, Holland Park, Greenslopes, East Brisbane, Norman Park and Seven Hills.-Aboriginal history:...
, a suburb on the inner south side of Brisbane, Queensland
Queensland
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, Australia
Australia
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. Loreto College Coorparoo has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 710 girls. The founder and role model for Loreto schools is Mary Ward.
The school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Loreto College Coorparoo is one of many around the world established by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Loreto Sisters, founded some 400 years ago by Mary Ward
Mary Ward
Mary Ward may refer to:* Mary Ward , 1585 - 1645, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an order of Roman Catholic nuns...
. In total there are seven Loreto schools across Australia, in Melbourne, Ballarat
Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat is a city in the state of Victoria, Australia, approximately west-north-west of the state capital Melbourne situated on the lower plains of the Great Dividing Range and the Yarrowee River catchment. It is the largest inland centre and third most populous city in the state and the fifth...
, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
Perth, Western Australia
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and two in Sydney.
Philosophy and Aims
In the spirit of Mary WardMary Ward
Mary Ward may refer to:* Mary Ward , 1585 - 1645, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an order of Roman Catholic nuns...
, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual development supported by Christian values. To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtus of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as thosequalities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity a discriminationg attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.
It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by Gospel values.
Uniform
- Summer - Royle blue & gold checked skirt, white blouse, royle blue and gold checked tie, white hat with blue hat band.
- Winter - Royle blue & gold checked skirt, white blouse, royle blue and gold checked tie, white hat with blue hat band, royle blue pullover jumper and blazer.
Houses
As with most Australian schools, Loreto has a house systemHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
to facilitate school based competitions and activities. The school currently has four houses, named after influential women within the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
- Barry (Gold house, named after Gonzaga Barry)
- Mornane (Green house, named after Stanislaus Mornane)
- Mulhall (Red house, named after Stanislaus Mulhall)
- Ward (Blue house, named after Mary Ward)
There are a number of important inter-house events during the year, including athletics and swimming carnivals and competitions in the performing arts.
Co Curricular
Sporting activities include:- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Netball
- Hockey
- Cross Country
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Softball
Generally, these are played as part of The Associated Schools (TAS) or on Wednesday afternoons as a part of the Catholic Girls Schools competition.
Musical activities and ensembles include:
- Orchestra
- Concert Band
- Choir and Chorale
- Sorelle (Soul/Funk bank)
- Jazz Ensemble
- Guitar Ensemble
- Flute Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- String Ensemble
- Clarinet Ensemble
- Brass Ensemble
There are also a number of co-curricular activities and clubs within the college, including:
Charities:
- Interact
- St Vincent de Paul Society
- Caritas Justice Group
- Oxfam
Creative and Performing Arts:
- Junior Drama Club
- Sound and Lighting Crew
- Art Club
- Computer Club
Literary Groups:
- Languages Club
- Debating
- Public Speaking
- Junior (Year 8) Communications Council (Year 12 only)
Notable alumni
- Anne M Lyons - Queensland Supreme Court Judge
- Jane Hodgkinson - News Presenter
- Bronwyn McCahon - Editor, Cosmopolitan Magazine
- Brianna Carpenter - Australian Idol Finalist 2007
- Samantha Fisher - Biggest Loser Finalist 2009