Mrs Loretta Wholley

Loretta commenced as Principal of Genazzano FCJ College in January 2021; and is passionate about all-girls education, their mental health and wellbeing, healthy eating programs and staff leadership.

Previously Loretta was Principal at Merici College, Canberra; Deputy Principal at Mercedes College and Santa Maria College, Perth; and taught at Prendiville College, Mater Dei College and John XXIII College.

Loretta has held various committee positions, most recently as the national President for the Catholic Secondary Principals Association; and as a member of the Catholic Education Commission, Canberra Goulburn.

Loretta’s qualifications include a Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts; and she has been recognised for her talents through a number of awards:

• Australian Council for Educational Leadership Fellowship Award, 2017
• Telstra Business Woman of the Year Public Sector ACT finalist, 2020
• ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Award, 2020.

The College has a multitude of transport options available and is well serviced by all types of public transport, including buses, trams and trains.

Academic Scholarships are offered to all students entering Year 7 and prospective students entering Years 9 and 11.

Music Scholarships are offered to all students entering Year 7 and prospective students entering Years 9 and 11. Two Music Scholarships are available to current Genazzano students entering Year 9.

Boarding Scholarships are offered to prospective students entering Year 9, 10 or 11.

Sport Scholarships are offered to prospective students entering Years 7 to 9. 

For information contact:

College Enrolments Team  
Tel: +61 3 8862 1000 
E: registrar@genazzano.vic.edu.au

At Genazzano we pride ourselves on providing a holistic education for students, one that allows them to become well rounded women who are prepared for their futures. We recognise that a single score never fully defines our success. We believe that every girl has the potential to make her mark on the world; and we empower our students to become change makers, to choose their own futures and to transform the world by taking action and advocating for social change.

Our VCE Class of 202 received outstanding results. The median study score was 34. Notably, 6.4% of students received an ATAR of 99 or above and 38% achieved an ATAR greater than 90. Our median ATAR was 8.6.

There were also a number of students who attained perfect study scores as part of their outstanding commitment.

The attitude and determination of the graduating class is reflective of what it means to be a Genazzano student – someone who remains positive, focused, approaches challenges head on, has the courage to ask for help and the confidence to keep going.