Development

DEBBIE HENRY | DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

As part of our May Day celebrations, we invited Sr Libby Rogerson ibvm to plant a new 'Mary Ward Rose' in our rose garden, in honour of Mary, Mother of God. This new white rose was bred from a combination of mauve and pink roses. It has a golden glow in the centre as it blooms, with a beautiful fragrance and high petal count.

Named after our foundress, Mary Ward, this beautiful rose bush will be presented to all Loreto Convents and Schools around Australia to coincide with Loreto Federation in 2024.

Many thanks to Mr Mark McGuire from the NSW Rose Society, who is an ex-parent and grandparent of Loreto Kirribilli, for kindly introducing us to rose breeders Richard and Ruth Walsh. The Walshes spent eight years cultivating this new rose, and have generously gifted it to Loreto after hearing the story of Mary Ward.

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The Loreto Kirribilli Bursary Fund

This new tax-deductible fund will enable girls from diverse backgrounds to benefit from a Loreto Kirribilli education. Whilst our girls are privileged to receive a Loreto Kirribilli education, it also becomes a responsibility for us to give back to others less fortunate and embrace the true meaning of community.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the new Bursary Fund please visit loreto.nsw.edu.au