Loreto College Coorparoo

For other schools of the same name, see Loreto College.

Loreto College Coorparoo is a Roman Catholic, day school for girls, located in Coorparoo, a suburb on the inner south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Loreto College Coorparoo has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 710 girls.

The school is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Loreto College Coorparoo is one of many around the world established by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Loreto Sisters, founded some 400 years ago by Mary Ward. There are five other Loreto schools across Australia, in Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.

Philosophy and Aims

In the spirit of Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual development supported by Christian values. To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtus of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as thosequalities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity a discriminationg attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.

It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by Gospel values.

School Song

The school song for Loreto Coorparoo is the school hymn, and was written by Sister Deirdr Browne, a member of the IBVM. The lyrics:

This is our boast, the Cross of Christ This is the hope to which we're called Freed to live a life of service Freed to share in mankind's sufferings Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido
One in faith, bound into Christ One in the love that sets us free Called to work as His apostles Called to be His holy people Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido

Nothing taht exists, nor still to come No power nor height nor depth, nor anyone Can come between the love og God Made visible in Christ our Lord Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido

Glory to Him - at work within us Glory to God - forever more Glory, honour, praise, thanksgiving Be to our God for all generations Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido

Houses

As with most Australian schools, Loreto has a house system to facilitate school based competitions and activities. The school currently has four houses, named after influencial women within the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

• Barry (Gold house, named after Mother Gonzaga Barry)
• Mornane (Green house, named after Mother Stanislaus Mornane)
• Mulhall (Red house, named after Mother Stanislaus Mulhall, the first Novice Mistress in Australia and the Second Mother Provincial)
• Ward (Blue house, named after Mary Ward, the founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

There are a number of important inter-house events during the year, including athletics and swimming carnivals and competitions in the performing arts.

Subject Choices

At the college, students are given more choice on their subjects as they proceed to senior school. In grade 8, students must study:

• Mathematic
• English
• Geography
• History
• Religious Education
• Science
• Keyboarding
• Drama
• Art
• Home Economics
• French
• A choice of either German or Japanese
• Health and Physical Education
• Personal Development (One lesson a week, and studied through to grade 12)

For years 9 and 10, the following subjects become electives and two are chosen to be studied:

• French
• German
• Japanese
• Drama
• Art
• Business Principles
• Home Economics
• Language Skills

Co Curricular

Sporting activities include:

First Trimester

• Tennis
• Basketball
• Swimming

Second Trimester

• Tennis
• Netball
• Hockey
• Cross Country
• Athletics

Third Trimester

• Volleyball
• Equestrian
• Softball

Generally, these are played as part of The Associated Schools (TAS).

Musical activities and ensembles include:

• Orchestra
• Concert Band
• Choir and Chorale
• Sorelle (Soul/Funk bank)
• Jazz Ensemble
• Flute Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• String Ensemble
• Clarinet Ensemble
• Brass Ensemble

There are also a number of co-curricular activites and clubs within the college, including:

Charities:

• Interact
• St Vincent de Paul Society
• Amnesty International
• Caritas Justice Group

Creative and Performing Arts:

• Junior Drama Club
• Sound and Lighting Crew
• Art Club

Literary Groups:

• Languages Club
• Debating
• Public Speaking
• Junior (Year 8) Communications Council (Year 12 only)

See also

• List of schools in Queensland

External links

• Loreto College Coorparoo Website