Newsletter 31 May - Loreto Normanhurst Newsletter

Deputy Principal’s Message

Ms Ugonotti reported in last week's newsletter that she will be in Rome this week taking part in a roundtable discussion which will focus on the model of sustainable governance required for Catholic organisations to respond to the uniquely complex challenges of our times. Ms Ugonotti will report on her learnings on her return next week.

I have been lucky enough to celebrate many feast days around the world, mostly in Italy or South America, and they have all had elements in common; a religious ceremony or procession and an abundance of joy and food. Today’s Loreto Day, our Feast Day, was not that dissimilar on both accounts! Read more

Dean of Pastoral Care

I have been spending a good amount of time this year reading and reflecting on diversity and inclusion in education at a time when our world has become increasingly insular and suspicious about difference. You only have to look at the world’s political stage to see how this is being played out; some leaders are more interested in building walls, restricting migration rates, increasing tariffs on other countries, all with the view to maintain their status quo and not let a so called different, in. Australia too, has struggled in this area.

Acting Head of Sport

22 February 2007: Wimbledon announces that it will institute a policy of equal pay for the male and female winners of the Championships, following the lead of the Australian Open, French Open and US Open.

6 November 2015: The Matildas strike a new collective bargaining agreement, more than doubling their previous contracts, providing much needed financial and logistical support for Australia’s elite female footballers.

May 17 2019 is another landmark day in women’s sport – snowsport company Burton announced that all female Burton athletes will be able to continue their sponsorships during and after pregnancy, allowing their athletes to not have to make the far-too-common choice: my family or my career?