Ignatian Newsletter: 2025 - Edition #12

Loyola Community News

Written by
Monica Agius
College & Community Engagement Assistant

St Ignatius Day

A big thank you to the amazing parents from the LPFA and PWP who generously gave their time to assist with the Hot Jam Donut and drinks stall on St Ignatius Day. Your friendly smiles, helping hands, and dedication were a valued part of a wonderful day of celebration for our students and staff.

The College is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of parent volunteers from the Loyola Parents and Friends Association and Partnership With Parents groups - your involvement truly makes a difference!

Trivia & Games Night – A Huge Success!

What a fantastic night we had at the Loyola Trivia & Games Night! The Companions Hall was buzzing with laughter and friendly rivalry as over 150 guests came together for an evening of fun.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, or helped spread the word. The event was made even more successful thanks to the generosity of local businesses who donated prizes in support of the online auction and raffles. Please see a list of these businesses below. The auction was a standout success, with fierce bidding and plenty of friendly banter as guests competed for their favourite items.

Special thanks to Funky Bunch Trivia for their high-energy hosting and engaging trivia rounds, and to Spitting Image Catering for the delicious two-course meal that kept our guests fuelled for the night.

An extra special thank you must go to our wonderful organising committee – Loretta Baker, Lisa Grant, Karina Papadakis, Hui Ping Teh & Lisa Zammit – who gave their time and talents to bring the event together so smoothly.

Thank you once again for making it such a memorable night and bringing the community spirit to Loyola!

Academy Uniforms, Thomastown

Mercure Hotel, Doncaster

Adjusted Chiropractic, South Morang

Moon Dog World, Preston

AmazingCo

MOPA, Thomastown

A-Team Kitchen, Watsonia

Naught Gin Distillery, Eltham

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre, Rosanna

NuYu Nails & Beauty, Greensborough

Clay Oven Pizza, Greensborough

Olympic Hotel, Preston

Core Plus, Greensborough

One Fusion, Bundoora

Cookies by Pinella

Oz Tenpin Bowling, Greensborough

Daniel’s Donuts, Northland

Paint With Me, Northcote

Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre

Penguin Dry Cleaning, Diamond Creek

Ella Bache, Eltham

Phoenix Restaurant & Bar, Plenty

Eltham Leisure Centre

Plenty Tennis Club

Essential Beauty & Piercing,

Quest, Bundoora

Fondata

Rusty Paws Dog Training

Ghost Burgers & Grill, Doreen

Sculli Bros, Greensborough

Greensborough RSL

Skaterz, Eltham

Heidelberg Golf Club, Lower Plenty

Slices, Doreen

Hey Caddy Mini Golf, Preston

Snap Fitness, Greensborough

Hire Me AU, Greensborough

Social Fair, Coburg

Hoffa Studios Photography, Mulgrave

Stockdale & Leggo, Bundoora

Hologram Zoo, Ringwood

Style Lounge Hairdresser, Greensborough

IceHQ, Reservoir

That’s Amore Cheese, Thomastown

iFly, Essendon

Tranquil Living

Jellis Craig Real Estate, Eltham

Vorea Café, Bar, Restaurant, Bundoora

Jets Gynmastics, Eltham

Watermarc, Greensborough

Jetts, Bundoora

Watsonia IGA

Juice Runna, Watsonia

Watsonia Optical

Jumpshots, Greensborough

Welcome To Thornbury

LaTrobe Golf Club, Alphington

Where2Travel, Greensborough

LaTrobe University Sport, Bundoora

Wine & Vine Festival

Little Art Studio, Yallambie

Woofa Pet Photography

Lollipops, Preston & Bundoora

X-Gold/Hey Caddy, Northland

Mabel Jones, Greensborough

Yarra Valley Chocolateri and Ice-Creamery

Margherita Pizza, Lower Plenty

Yarrambat Park Golf Course

La Trobe Flyer


Canteen Volunteer

Donation of Loyola Uniform

Thank you to all the families who generously donate second-hand uniforms throughout the year to support our Good As New Uniform sales. We continue to welcome donations of freshly laundered uniforms in excellent condition. If you have items that are no longer needed, please leave them at Reception.

Your contributions directly support families in our community and are sincerely appreciated.

Please note that we are unable to accept items that are not in wearable condition (e.g. torn, heavily soiled, or missing buttons), as the College incurs costs to dispose of these items responsibly.

Important: The old style sports uniform is no longer part of the approved College uniform and must not be sent to Reception. We kindly ask for your co-operation with this matter.

For more information, please contact Monica Agius at community@loyola.vic.edu.au or 9433 0228.

Return of Unused ACS Player Uniforms

Parents are requested to return any unused ACS player uniforms to the Sports Office as soon as possible.

If your child has been issued a uniform and no longer participates in the program, returning the unused items helps us maintain accurate stock and ensures availability for future teams.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

2025 Entertainment Memberships – Special Offers

Fathers Day

When you buy an Entertainment Membership this month, you’ll get a FREE upgrade to a Multi City Membership (valued at $120!).

That means for just $70 (save $50!), you’ll score access to up to 50% off dining, activities, shopping, and travel across Australia, NZ, and Bali. It’s the perfect Father’s Day gift that will give all year round.

With over $20,000 in savings – from Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, and BCF, to fuel at Shell, plus amazing dining deals your Dad will love – you’ll make that money back in no time. You might even use those savings to book your next holiday (yep, your Membership can help with that too!).

Every 25 Memberships sold raises $350 for our cause.

Click HERE to buy your Membership

Entertainment Memberships really do help us help each other – you save on the things you love, and we keep supporting our community with the funds raised.