Loreto Alumni eNews

Edition 1 2024

Welcome! 

The Loreto Past Pupils' Association (LPPA) welcomes you to the first edition of the Alumni eNews for 2024.

Since our last edition we have been busy. To start 2024, we proudly awarded $500 each to the 2023 VCE Dux Jessica Sheehan and Vocational Major High Achiever Ava Simpson at the start of 2024. Our Year 12s also received gold Loreto crest badges from Michaela Prendergast (LPPA Secretary) and myself, continuing a tradition that begun in 2023 to remind them that they will always belong to and are part of a special, wider Loreto community. We've also hosted an Easter Picnic, our 2024 reunions (which saw over 200 past pupils reconnect!) as well as our annual Mother's Day Liturgy on Sunday 4 May.

Looking ahead, we have two exciting events this month: a Past Pupils ladies lunch on Friday 24 May and Past Pupils pre-show drinks on Saturday 25 May, coinciding with the final performance of 2024 School Production of Mary Poppins. We hope to see you at these events. More details below. 

Save the date for Loreto Federation celebrations in October at Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak. Past pupils are invited to attend – to find out more information in the coming weeks, visit the Past Pupils section on the Loreto College Ballarat website. 

Additionally, we are actively collaborating with the College to plan for the 150th anniversary of Loreto in Australia next year, slated for the first weekend of March 2025. Stay tuned for more details!

Faith White

Past Pupils' Association President


Mary Poppins - Past Pupils Pre-Show Drinks
Your Past Pupils Association has organised pre-show drinks on Saturday 25 May. Come along from 6PM for a drink in the MMC Foyer before you enjoy the show.

When: Saturday 25 May from 6PM
Where: Mary's Mount Centre Foyer
Cost: $40 (includes pre-show drinks and show) 

Select the 'Saturday Evening Session' show (25 May 7:30PM) where you will be able to select the dedicated Past Pupils event ticket

Other show dates:
Wednesday 22 May at 7:30pm 
Thursday 23 May at 7:30pm 
Friday 24 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 25 May at 2:00pm

Past Pupils Ladies Lunch
Come along and enjoy lunch in the company of Loreto friends at the Western Hotel. This event will be hosted by your Past Pupils' Association and they'd love to see you all there!

When: Friday 24 May
Time: 12pm
Where: The Western Hotel Ballarat (1221 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350)
Cost: Pay for yourself (please register your intention to attend)
RSVP: Monday 20 May

2024 Reunions
During March and April we had the joy of welcoming back the Classes of 2022, 2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974, 1965, 1964 and 1963. Our reunions are always a wonderful opportunity to see old friends. Thank you to everyone who travelled far and wide to join us! 

2024 Annual Giving Appeal
This year, help make a difference in the lives of our students by supporting the Loreto College Ballarat Annual Giving Appeal. By supporting these funds, you can help our students rise up by giving them the platform they need to thrive, whether that's through our scholarship, bursary or building funds.

Every gift, regardless of size is valued and sends a powerful message that our community continues to believe in the vision of Mother Gonzaga Barry and our wonderful students. 

Loreto Women In Time 
Loreto College celebrated International Women's Day with our annual IWD Breakfast and induction of our 2024 Loreto Ballarat Women in Time - Inspiring Alumni. Check out their interviews below!

2024 Inductees

Andrea Dennett

(Class of 1981)

Community Service Leadership

Watch Andrea's interview here

Margot Serch (nee Podger)

(Class of 1955)

Community Service Leadership

Watch Margot's interview here

Grace Mulcahy

(Class of 2016)

Young Achiever

Watch Grace's interview here

Nominations are now open for 2025! 

As a member of the Loreto College Ballarat community, we invite you to nominate alumnae you think should be considered for our 2025 Loreto Women in Time - Inspiring Alumni. Once nominated, nominees who meet the selection criteria will continue to be considered for two years. To nominate someone you know in one of the many categories, please visit here


Past Events

Mother's Day Liturgy

2024 Reunions

Easter Picnic


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