Ignatian Newsletter: 2025 - Edition #5

Loyola Community News

Written by
Monica Agius
College & Community Engagement Assistant

Year 7 Family Get Together – A Night of Fun and Connection

Our recent Year 7 Family Get Together was a fantastic evening filled with laughter, teamwork, and new friendships. Families gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, eager to meet fellow parents and students as they embark on their Loyola journey.

Throughout the night, families participated in engaging team challenges, bringing out their creativity and collaboration while having plenty of fun. The excitement continued with our raffle draw, where lucky winners took home some great prizes!

No event is complete without delicious food, and our guests enjoyed the delicious pizzas and choc tops from the ice cream station, adding to the relaxed and friendly vibe of the evening.

A special thank you to the dedicated members of the Loyola Parents & Friends Association (LPFA), who worked behind the scenes to set up, serve, and ensure everything ran smoothly. Your generosity and hard work truly made the night a success!

It was wonderful to see parents and students making meaningful connections, reinforcing the strong sense of community that makes Loyola so special. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this memorable evening!

Canapés With Class, Thursday May 1 – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

A reminder to book your tickets now for the Loyola College Canapés With Class parent dinner– an exclusive parent-only event designed to bring our school community together while supporting our talented Hospitality students.

Join us for an elegant night of delicious canapés, prepared and served by our senior Hospitality students as part of their training and industry experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents in a relaxed and welcoming setting while celebrating the skills and dedication of our students.

Don’t miss this wonderful evening of fine food, great company, and community spirit. Tickets are $30 per person. Secure your spot today!

LPFA Winery Tour – BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

The Loyola Parents and Friends Association (LPFA) invites you to join us for a delightful, scenic Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges on Saturday, 24 May. Gather your friends for a relaxing day exploring some of the region’s best wineries, enjoying great company, and supporting our school community.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

The annual LPFA winery tour is always a popular event, and places fill up quickly! Be sure to secure your spot early to avoid missing out.

Elite Performance Grant

The Loyola Friends and Parents Association (LPFA), generously support young achievers in their pursuit of elite Sport or Performing Arts each year at the College. Students are given the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $500.00 to put towards their travel expenses and costs for major competition in which they are competing. Students can apply for this grant at any time of the year. There are four sporting grants available.

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

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. As we prepare for 2025, we are accepting donations of washed uniforms. If you have any items that you no longer need and are in excellent condition, please leave them with Reception. Your contributions help support families in need and are greatly appreciated.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OLD STYLE SPORT UNIFORM CAN NO LONGER BE WORN BY STUDENTS AND MUST NOT BE SENT TO RECEPTION. Parent co-operation in this matter is kindly appreciated.

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

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Iggy’s Restaurant

Thursday, 27 March 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Singapore STEM Tour Parent Meeting

Monday, 31 March 6.00pm – 7.00pm

House Eisteddfod Performances

Tuesday, 1 April 7.15pm

Loyola College Alumni Association (LCAA) Meeting

Wednesday, 2 April 7.00pm

Student Free Day/End of Term

Friday, 4 April

2025 Entertainment Guide

Support LPFA fundraising efforts and enjoy hundreds of everyday savings!

Entertainment Guide is the easy to use App packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-fr-1 offers, so you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more! And what’s more, 20% of every membership purchased via the following link goes towards supporting the College through the Loyola Parents and Friends Association (LPFA)

Digital memberships can be purchased HERE