I am pleased to welcome families back to another promising school year at Loyola College. I trust that you have had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin this new academic year, I am filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the opportunities and experiences that await our students. I look forward to collaborating with our families once again in 2025 and to fostering the continued trust and respectful partnership we share with our parents.

VCE & VCE VM Results 2024

We were delighted with the collective achievements of the graduating class of 2024. Our students demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience, some achieving exceptional results across various subjects. The College maintained its Median Study Score of 30. I once again congratulate our Dux, Reinard Halim (98.5) and Proxime Accessit, Madelaine Dupes (97.9) on their achievements. I would also like to acknowledge a perfect study score of 50 as achieved by Madelaine in Product Design & Technology: Textiles. Our high achievers will be celebrated at our Opening College Assembly on Thursday, 6 February.

Click Here to Read More About our VCE Results in 2024

New Staff

Several new staff members have been appointed for 2025.

We welcome the following new teachers to our school community

In addition, we welcome the following members of Support staff:

Each year, the College appoints three members of our previous graduating cohort to work as with us as part of the AFL Traineeship Program. The students work at the school for 12 months, while concurrently studying for a Certificate III in Workplace Skills or Business.

In 2025, our AFL Trainees are:

Throughout Semester One, the College has engaged two Language Assistants to support our students in the Language development.

We welcome the following two Language Assistants:

There are three new Instrumental Tutors at the College for 2025:

Finally, Mr Victor Dalla Vecchia is on Long Service Leave for the first semester of 2025. Slade Squire from Centorrino Technologies will replace Victor as the College ICT Manager during this time.

Our dedicated staff have been working diligently to prepare for the return of our students, ensuring that our school remains a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for learning and growth. We are committed to fostering a community where every student feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

College Bulletin

Each term, the College distributes a bulletin to families via email. This bulletin provides an overview of important dates and relevant information for the term. We encourage parents to save this document for future reference. The purpose of this initiative is to minimize the number of emails sent to parents and to reduce paper usage within our community.

Loyola College is dedicated to the Jesuit Apostolic Preferences, which includes a commitment to caring for our common home. We are strongly focused on reducing the use of paper and other recyclables in our community.

Indonesian Visitors

Loyola College is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to intercultural perspectives by welcoming guests from our sister school in Indonesia. A group of twenty students and three staff members will visit from February 14 to February 21. We extend our gratitude to the parents who have volunteered to host a student for this homestay experience. We are still in need of additional hosts. Parents interested in hosting a student are encouraged to reach out to our Community Liaison Assistant, Monica Agius (agiusm@loyola.vic.edu.au).

Hosting a homestay offers the invaluable opportunity to experience another culture first-hand by sharing your home and daily life with an international guest. This arrangement fosters cultural exchange, language practice, potential lifelong friendships, and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. It is a wonderful opportunity for all involved.

Mentor Conversations

This is a reminder to parents that Mentor Conversations are scheduled for Thursday, 20 February. These discussions provide valuable opportunities for open communication, allowing parents to share insights regarding their child's home life and learning needs, while also enabling teachers to convey important information about the student's school experiences. Ultimately, we hope these conversations will foster a collaborative approach to enhance the overall development of our students, both academically and personally.

Parents are encouraged to place this date in their diary. Further information regarding bookings will be forwarded shortly.

We are looking forward to a fantastic term, filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.

Keeping our Community Safe

In our ongoing commitment to student safety, we kindly remind parents not to use the Bungay Street entrance for dropping off or picking up students. Instead, please use the drop-off zone accessible via Grimshaw Street. When utilising the Grimshaw Street entrance, we ask that you drive as far down the driveway as possible to accommodate all vehicles entering the College. Additionally, we request that parents refrain from turning right upon exiting the campus.

As we continue to experience increasing enrolments, we have more students arriving simultaneously. To help alleviate traffic congestion, we would greatly appreciate it if parents could consider dropping students off a few blocks away, allowing them to walk into the College. This not only helps reduce traffic but also fosters the health and well-being of our students.

Thank you for your continued support in this matter.