Loreto Normanhurst For generations of young women, here is where it starts Enrolments Contact the Enrolments Team at enquiries@loretonh.nsw.edu.au or on 02 9473 7300 Open Day March <strong>2021</strong>. Visit the website to register. Principal’s Welcome Tours Principal’s Welcome Tours are offered in Terms 2, 3 and 4. Visit the website to register. Boarding Scholarships The School provides Boarding Scholarships and Bursaries for city and country families in necessitous circumstances. Enquiries: bursary@loretonh.nsw.edu.au Loreto Normanhurst 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst, NSW 2076 www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au With over 123 years of excellence in girls’ education, Loreto Normanhurst is part of a 400-year tradition of educating girls and is connected to a worldwide network of Loreto schools, including seven in Australia. Foundress, Mary Ward, a simple and devout English woman who lived from 1585-1645, believed that, “Women in time to come will do much…”. Immersed in an education grounded by the Loreto values of Felicity, Justice, Freedom, Sincerity and Verity, students transition into the wide world beyond Loreto with these values as their educational and moral compass. Award-winning model of education The unique and robust Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model (LNSGM) has stood the test of time, growing students with integrity and courage to create change in the world. The LNSGM focuses on the development of students in a holistic sense, utilising the key areas of Faith, Academic, Community and Extra-curricular (FACE Curriculum) to focus on individual student growth. A Loreto Normanhurst education assists students’ to be young women who are passionate about learning, compassionate to others and have a strong sense of faith and social direction that guides their decision making and underpins their values to achieve their personal best. The School encourages students to be lifelong learners who are curious and critical thinkers with a broad vision for the future. Impressive HSC Results In 2019, Loreto Normanhurst students achieved excellent results in the HSC. The School received a First Place in Course, 10 Top Achievers and 16 All-round Achievers. An impressive nine students (6%) of the Class of 2019 achieved an estimated ATAR of 99 and above, 44 students (25%) attained an ATAR of 95 and above, 79 students (51%) attained an ATAR of 90 and above. Ground-breaking curriculum A unique aspect of learning at Loreto Normanhurst is their ground-breaking FACE Curriculum. This includes the Integrated Learning program which develops collaborative learners who are challenged to think deeply about the world around them, engaging in real-world content that requires critical and creative thinking to pose questions and solve problems. The key strength of the unique curriculum employs a range of pedagogical approaches providing choice and variety for students and ensuring every student’s personalised learning needs are met. Flexible Boarding Model Loreto Normanhurst welcomes boarders from the <strong>Sydney</strong> basin, country NSW, interstate and Australian expatriate boarders. A fulltime boarding model is at the core of Loreto Normanhurst boarding, but it also incorporates full flexibility on weekends. For city-based and country boarders alike, this means boarding all week with greater access to weekend time with family and friends. This model of boarding can also take some of the pressure off busy family life and help students meet their academic and extra-curricular commitments. Health and wellbeing Pastoral Care at Loreto Normanhurst is about knowing, nurturing and developing each student to achieve her personal potential. The vertical pastoral care structures provide a student-centred and caring educational environment where students are well known as individuals within their House groups. The structures and programs promote a sense of belonging, while creating and nourishing strong relationships. The evidence based pastoral care programs build resilience, develop positivity, and enhance self-awareness and responsible decision-making skills, so that students may embrace the future with confidence and optimism. Extra-curricular opportunities Extra-curricular activity is a fundamental element of the FACE Curriculum allowing students to grow as part of a holistic education within the LNSGM. Students may combine sport and activities such as rowing, gymnastics, football, netball and rugby sevens with an academic enrichment program such as Future Problem Solving, or perhaps specialise in competitive debating. The school also has a large number of music ensembles and social justice groups, as well as opportunities to be part of the Mock Trial team and different clubs such as the Coding Club, the Student Newspaper and Tech Hub. 02 <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>2021</strong> • privateschoolsguide.com • digital content requires Shomi Reader App
First Loreto. Then the world. Discover where Loreto Normanhurst can take you. Open Day: March <strong>2021</strong> Enquire about our City/Country Boarding Scholarships www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au enquiries@loretonh.nsw.edu.au