role in the pastoral program at the school. They are: The houses are an important part of the schools community. To keep the members of the houses together, they make sure the lockers are surrounded by the house mates. Notable alumnae Jenny Brockie – broadcaster Kate Eastman – human rights lawyer and academic Catherine Livingstone – Chair of Telstra, former CEO of Cochlear Jessica McNamee – actor Home and Away, Packed to the Rafters, Battle of the Sexes, The Meg, The Vow, "Mortal Kombat" Clare Martin – CEO of ACOSS, former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Zoe Naylor – actor, McLeod's Daughters Victoria Pendergast – Australian Winter Paralympic skier Emma Simkin – SBS journalist and reporter Kimberley Starr – novelist Monica Trapaga – singer and TV presenter Montaigne – musician Gordi - musician Sophie Dwyer - Giants Netball Player See also List of Catholic schools in New South Wales List of boarding schools in Australia Catholic education in Australia References Further reading Meagher, F. 1997. Loreto Normanhurst: A Century of Memories 1897-1997. Allen & Unwin: St. Leonards, NSW. . Emilsen, S. and Callaghan, M. 2006. A School With Spirit: Loreto Kirribilli. Alliance Distribution Service. . External links Loreto Normanhurst website Girls' schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1897 Catholic secondary schools in Sydney Boarding schools in New South Wales Catholic primary schools in Sydney Hornsby Shire Catholic boarding schools in Australia Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools 1897 establishments in Australia Normanhurst Convents in Australia Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia