Loreto Toorak Alumni

Our Principal, Ms Angela O'Dwyer, invites all Alumni and their mothers to save the date for this year’s Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Alumni Dinner.

Please join us for this special evening as we celebrate the enduring bond of our Loreto Toorak Community, shared memories and the opportunity for new connections.✨

The Loreto Toorak community joins Congregation of Jesus (Loreto Sisters) in mourning the recent death of Sr Leonie Peterson CJ in Perth on Sunday 24 May 2026.

Born in Subiaco, Sr Leonie entered the Sisters in 1956. Inspired by her early education, she dedicated her life to teaching, leadership, and pastoral care across Loreto communities in Australia and overseas.

Sr Leonie taught in Portland, Albert Park, Claremont, Toorak, and Ballarat before serving in leadership roles within the Institute, including on the General Council in Rome from 1980 to 1986. She later worked in the Adelaide Archdiocese as the Vicar for Religious before returning to Perth in 1995 to join the staff at John XXIII School. She remained a cherished member of that School community until her retirement in 2018.

Sr Leonie will be remembered for her ready humour, wise friendship, and genuine care for every person she encountered. In her 60 years as a member of the Congregation of Jesus, she truly served God in her varied ministries with great love and liberty of mind.

Sr Leonie's funeral will take place on Friday 12 June at 10.30am at St Joseph's Church in Subiaco, Perth. We invite our School families to keep her in their thoughts and prayers.

May her dear soul rest in peace.

Is the modern wellness industry isolating us from our community?

We always love hearing about the pathways our alumni pursue after graduating. Former School Captain Isabel Duggan (Class of 2022) examines this very question in her article, The Solitude of Self-Care.

Since finishing her studies at Loreto Toorak, Isabel has undertaken a degree in Global Studies at Monash University. Her academic research explores how digital wellness trends impact society.

In her piece, she discusses whether an inward focus on self-care reduces collective resilience. Isabel challenges us to view wellbeing as a shared responsibility rather than a solitary pursuit.

Visit the Loreto Toorak website via the link in our bio to read the full article. https://www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au/news-publications/news/wellness-through-a-collective-lens

Loreto Toorak warmly welcomed back the Class of 2006 to celebrate their 20 Year Reunion.

Nearly 60 alumni returned to the School for a lovely evening filled with shared memories and joyous reconnections. A particular highlight for the group was the wonderful opportunity to speak with a favourite teacher of many, Michelle McCarty. 🌟

Our returning students also marvelled at the recent enhancements to our campus buildings. They were especially excited to view the beautiful Year 12 Rooftop.

We truly treasure these moments that highlight the lifelong bonds formed at Loreto Toorak. Thank you to everyone who attended and brought such vibrant energy back to our School. 💙

The School welcomed the Class of 1986 for their 40 Year Reunion. It was a wonderful evening filled with heartfelt conversations and shared memories.

Attendees had the opportunity to reconnect with past teachers Dr Anne Hunt, Sue Stockdale, and Mike Mulcahy. We also extend our thanks to alumni Margie Ralph, Judy Quin, and Emma Carnovale for speaking beautifully to their cohort. 💙

Their words perfectly highlighted the enduring bond our alumni share with one another and with Loreto Toorak. Thank you to all who attended and celebrated our School community. ✨

A group of Loreto Toorak Alumni braved the weather at Sorrento Golf Club for our 58th Past Pupils' Annual Golf Day.

The traditions commenced the evening prior with a wonderful pre-golf dinner hosted by Joan Cumbrae-Stewart (1972), providing a perfect opportunity for the group to reconnect before heading to the course.

This event remains a favourite amongst our seasoned golfers, and it was fabulous to welcome new players to the green, spanning across the decades. Following the tournament, our alumni enjoyed a joyous lunch together at the club.

Congratulations to our top performers: Caroline Silk (Woodley, 1981) secured first place with a fantastic 42 stableford points, closely followed by Victoria Watson (Lawler, 1991) on 41, and Jo Cheetham in third place with 39. 🏆

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to such a memorable event. Our past pupils beautifully demonstrate the enduring spirit and vibrant community connection of our School. 💙

20 Year Reunion: Class of 2006 ✨

We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2006 back to the Mandeville Hall grounds this Friday evening for your 20 Year Reunion!

Get ready for a night of nostalgia, laughter, and catching up as you explore how the School has grown since your graduation. It is a true joy to see the lifelong friendships formed here continue to flourish two decades later.

To celebrate this milestone, we’ve shared a special look back at some familiar faces from your Preparatory journey in 1994. 📸

Can you identify anyone in these photos? Share your favourite memories in the comments! 💙

It is with great excitement that we welcome back to our school this week the Class of 1986 for their 40 Year. The event is sure to be a joyous celebration highlighting the special bond our Alumni have with each other and to their school.

Recently, we welcomed close to 70 jubilant alumni from the Class of 2021 back to Loreto Toorak for their 5 Year Reunion. The Reception Room in Mandeville Hall was filled with Alumni enjoying lively conversations and heartfelt reconnections.

This was a particularly special reunion for the Class of 2021, bonded by their unique experience of completing Year 12 during COVID.

5 Year Reunion: Class of 2021 ✨
We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2021 back to Mandeville Hall this Friday evening for your 5 Year Reunion!

It’s been a few years since graduation, and we look forward to a night of catching up and seeing where life has taken you all so far. Whether the School feels exactly the same or remarkably different, we hope the evening is filled with great reconnections.

To mark your first official milestone, we’ve shared a throwback of some familiar faces from your Prep journey in 2009. 📸

Recognise anyone in these photos? Let us know your favourite school memories in the comments! 💙