Secondary
Year 7–12

Our commitment to providing an all-girls' education stems from the belief that it cultivates a unique and empowering environment. In this setting, young women at Loreto Normanhurst are encouraged to excel academically, embrace leadership opportunities, and build lifelong friendships in a supportive community.

As an Independent Secondary School we are proud to draw from more than 125 years of experience in educating young women of grit, optimism and integrity through our award-winning Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model for learning and pastoral care.

Year 7: Develop independence and friendship during the transition to secondary school.

Year 8: Think critically and collaborate through Integrated Learning.

Year 9: Experience learning beyond the classroom with the Far North Queensland Experience.

Year 10: Tackle real-world problems during Sprint Week.

Year 11: Step up as leaders of social justice through Loreto Day initiatives.

Year 12: Draw from holistic experiences to prepare for life beyond Loreto Normanhurst.

A holistic education in accordance with the Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model is one that propels students into their futures. It emphasises collaboration, creative and critical thinking, digital capabilities, adaptability and independence. The cornerstone of the LNSGM is the FACE Curriculum, which places equal importance on the holistic development of each student across Faith, Academic, Community and Extra-curricular.

Our HSC results stand as a testament to the efficacy of our learning model, consistently showcasing the exceptional achievement of our students in shaping well-rounded young women ready to create global change.

An integral element of the LNSGM is our comprehensive Formation and Immersion Program. All students from Year 7 to 12 engage in key events every year designed to:

• Challenge students at a level appropriate to their age group.
• Provide opportunity for spiritual formation.
• Reinforce experiences through evaluation and self-reflection.
• Guide students in putting their learnings into action.

The aim of our strong Pastoral Care program in the Day and Boarding Schools is to know and guide each student to develop optimism, initiative, resilience, confidence and sound judgement in a supportive and connected educational environment.

Loreto Normanhurst prides itself on being a school where all students can find a way to succeed and shine in one or many areas. We have an extensive extra-curricular program which equips our students with the ability to be innovative, creative and empathetic and teaches them the vlaue of teamwork and how to deal with failure.