Welcome to Term Two - The Trinity Term. May the hope and joy of Easter by with you in the term ahead.

I hope you all had a restful break and are ready for an exciting and productive term ahead.

Over the school break, Loyola College continued to offer a wealth of enriching experiences and opportunities.

Singapore STEM Tour

I would like to express my appreciation to Mrs. Lauren Hartigan, Mr. Mark Cuddon, Mr. David Ferrante, and Mrs. Natalie Zrimsek for supervising twenty students during the Singapore STEM Tour. Singapore is widely recognized for its achievements in technology and innovation. During the trip, students participated in various exhibitions, workshops, and hands-on activities, which we hope will enhance their interest and understanding of a broad range of STEM concepts.

Indonesian Immersion Trip

The College also organized an immersion program in Indonesia. This experience provided a valuable combination of cultural engagement, educational enhancement, and personal growth. We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Raymond Setiawan, Ms. Justiana Setyawan, Ms. Elizabeth Gartland and Ms. Lisa Saltalamacchia for accompanying our students and supporting them through this transformative journey. We also look forward to observing the development of their Indonesian language skills!

Maths Magis

Our Mathematics Teachers are passionate about their subject. On Tuesday, 9 April, a significant group of our Math teachers and their students visited Monserrat to engage with some of the more challenging mathematics concepts. Following preparatory activities, students sought assistance and collaborated effectively to complete some of their holiday homework.

I sincerely appreciate the generosity of these teachers, who willingly dedicate their own time to support and challenge our students in striving for excellence.

Exodus Family Camp

On Wednesday, 10 April Mr. McIlroy and Mr. John Tran accompanied ten students to the Exodus Community Olympic Village Family Camp. The camp was held at Mount Evelyn and provided recreational activities for families who may not otherwise have access to such experiences. Our students volunteered their time to support these families, demonstrating generosity and exemplifying the spirit of service to others.

FOPA Bunnings BBQ

A big thank-you to our FOPA parents for organizing the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday, 5 April. The proceeds from this event will be invested in this year’s College Musical, Shrek.

Loyola College Bulletin

Over the past two years, the College has compiled a quarterly bulletin providing an overview of key dates and important information. The Term Two bulletin was distributed to parents via email on Tuesday, 22 April. Parents are encouraged to review the bulletin to ensure they are well-informed about the upcoming events scheduled for this term.

Teaching Excellence Program 2025

Loyola College values the learning and development of our staff, and the positive impact this has on student outcomes and school improvement.

We are proud to share that Ms Stefanie Anderson has begun their professional learning journey through the Teaching Excellence Program at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.

This program enables teachers to advance their capabilities and excellence in teaching.

Through the program, Stefanie will grow their knowledge of teaching practice by participating in 10 in person days of professional learning and inquiring deeply into two areas of their practice, using the evidence-informed practice, generative AI, First Nations’ perspectives, student engagement tools and discipline-specific learning. They will also be inspired by national and international experts in the field of education through 2 dedicated conferences

We look forward to working with Stefanie to implement her knowledge and skills from the program to continue to support student outcomes and wellbeing at our school.

We are proud that we have Stefanie representing our school and supporting the Academy in raising the status of our amazing profession!