Inspired by the Loreto Charism
Loreto College Ballarat offers an innovative and contemporary education that engages students and prioritises student agency. We are committed to following in the footsteps of Mary Ward by developing courageous students able to thrive in a changing world.
Loreto College is a welcoming, friendly community where each person is valued and where spirituality and learning are nurtured. Formed by the spirit and virtues of Mary Ward and through the Loreto charism, our students are educated to strive for personal excellence.
Loreto College has its foundation in living the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is proud to be part of and contribute to the larger Catholic community. Loreto College builds on a strong and proud tradition of the education of girls, one which strives to offer "a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service."
Our values of Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, Verity and Felicity capture the vision of a Loreto Education.
Justice
We invest in supporting students to understand and respect the dignity of every individual, to challenge injustice and to act generously and purposefully in a spirit of gratitude, compassion and hope. We inspire them to speak with conviction on behalf of those who have no power or voice and to develop a love for the natural environment.
Felicity
We invest in supporting each student to live their daily lives with a positive mindset and a joyful disposition. We encourage them to express cheerfulness, courtesy, hope, optimism, and inner peace and to act with courage and purpose.
Verity
We invest in supporting each student to seek a profound understanding of who they are and what gives meaning to their lives. We encourage them to make authentic choices, to respect the dignity of every human being, to make a positive contribution to the world, and to develop a capacity for commitment that will enrich their lives with meaning.
Freedom
We invest in supporting students to develop an inner freedom, to embrace personal growth and to build relationships based on mutual respect. We encourage them to embrace difference, to respond with courage, and to show compassion and generosity toward others.
Sincerity
We invest in supporting students to recognise and accept their own strengths and limitations, to respect difference in others, and to build relationships based on mutual trust and appreciation. We encourage them to celebrate the success of others without envy.
