LORETO TOORAK
Pictured: Abby Riordan during Summer 2021 Loreto Academy Opposite page: Loreto X short course Loreto Leviosa, Claudia Cunningham and Eliza Galimberti at the first meeting of Your Voice. What Matters.
Loreto Academy Summer 2021
An experiential and academic program that provides challenge while fostering excitement in learning Now in its third year, the 2021 Summer Loreto Academy, held from Monday 18 to Friday 22 January, continued to build on the strengths of previous years to deliver a successful and enriching learning experience for Loreto Toorak Scholars. Scholars in Years 9 - 11 participated in up to two courses each day, selecting from the 25 courses proposed by expert Loreto Academy Faculty. All university campus-style courses were held on site in the Mandeville Centre with Art scholars attending the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. The Loreto Academy vision underpins all offerings; seeking to deepen our Scholars’ excitement for learning, intellectual endeavour and aims to cultivate deep knowledge of a subject or field of inquiry. Highlights mentioned by Scholars of the 2021 Summer Loreto Academy included the opportunity for engagement in dealing with real world issues, the variety and dynamism of teaching styles and the relaxed learning environment. The 2021 Summer Loreto Academy has been very effective in enhancing student knowledge beyond their formal school education and making students excited about learning. Engagement in dialogue-based learning processes, participating in a motivating learning environment were also identified as key strengths of the Loreto Academy experience. The Loreto Academy will continue to offer a broad selection of curated short courses throughout 2021. The 2021 Winter Loreto Academy, held in June, during the Semester 1 break, will present courses which involve a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning approach.
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