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Loreto College Marryatville

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Loreto College Marryatville is South Australia’s only all-girls, independent Catholic day and boarding school, catering for students from Early Learning to Year 12. The college was established in 1905 and is set on beautiful heritage grounds. United by the vision of Mary Ward, the college prides itself on developing strong, confident and intelligent girls and young women who have the social consciousness to make a difference in our world. A Loreto education is built on a 400-year-old foundation that articulates the importance of educating girls and young women so that they will actively take a place in society and influence their world through a set of strong values and beliefs. Loreto College Marryatville provides girls with a well-rounded education, presenting them with a range of opportunities and giving them the support and encouragement needed to become confident and engaged learners.

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Kylie McCullah is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years’ experience across both independent and systemic school sectors in Sydney. Kylie began her teaching career as a technology teacher before quickly moving into pastoral and curriculum-based leadership roles, including Year Coordinator, Head of Department and Director of Studies. Prior to starting at Loreto College Marryatville, Kylie held the position of Head of Academics (Deputy Headmistress) at St Catherine’s School, Sydney, where she led the academic and wider learning culture for eight years. Kylie is passionate about girls’ education and a firm believer that it builds strong character traits, including leadership and self-efficacy, which equip young women to enter and contribute to life beyond school with knowledge, skills, confidence and determination.

Principal

Kylie McCullah

With 17 years in education, Lydia Baccanello is the Director of Wellbeing Programs at Loreto College, leading the whole-school Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program to promote holistic student growth through evidence-based initiatives. Lydia collaborates with staff to design and deliver wellbeing programs that support mental health, self-awareness, relationships and leadership. As a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Lydia strengthens the college’s capacity to respond to student needs. Committed to inclusive and compassionate environments, Lydia applies innovative wellbeing strategies to foster resilience, engagement and lifelong wellbeing, creating meaningful impact within schools and the broader educational community.

Director of Wellbeing Programs (R-12)

Lydia Baccanello

Kylie McCullah

Principal

Lydia Baccanello

Director of Wellbeing Programs (R-12)

Annette Box

Assistant Head of Primary – Wellbeing and Operations

Annette Box has over 20 years of experience as an educator teaching drama, dance, visual art, Japanese and English across primary and secondary contexts. She is a recent past president of Drama Queensland, the professional association of drama teachers, and in 2020 she was awarded a Women in Leadership Bursary by the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ). Having taught in girls’ schools for 15 years, Annette is passionate about educating girls and helping them realise their full potential as engaged citizens and leaders of the future.

Assistant Head of Primary – Wellbeing and Operations

Annette Box