Newsletter 24 May - Loreto Normanhurst Newsletter

Principal’s Message

Last week was National Boarding Week and you would have read about the activities and focus we had here at school to celebrate our proud history as a Boarding School in last week's newsletter. This week at assembly we were treated by our Year 7 and 11 boarders sharing their Main Event entries with the whole secondary school. Boarding brings such nuance, diversity and richness to our community and it is wonderful to witness our boarders working together in celebration of their love of boarding. This weekend is Commitment Weekend for our boarders and I know they will have a wonderful time together truly enjoying the inclusiveness and camaraderie of the boarding community at Loreto Normanhurst. Read more

Dean of Learning

A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald titled “The rise of the helicopter parent at Australian universities” discussed the increase in the number of parents who want to “rescue” their adult children. (SMH April 28, 2019). While relatively new in universities, this phenomenon has been apparent in schools for many years now as parents try to protect their children from failure and disappointment.

Head of Languages

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Asking the right questions at the right time can be a powerful way to stimulate new thoughts and generate great ideas. As a parent, you know the vital and unique role you play in your daughter's life. Your values, your guidance, your conversations and your relationships will shape the beautiful adult she will become and whom you will be proud of. You probably also wonder what place she will take in society and how her actions will form a history that is yet to be told.