13 Dec 2024
Congratulations to Hanin Al Kasem:
We congratulate Hanin (5th Year) on obtaining second place in a national arts competition organised by the Immigrant Council of Ireland. Her poem ‘Being a Hijabi’ was selected from the many entries. This week, Hanin was presented with her prizes by Marton Bisztrai from the Immigrant Council. Well done, Hanin!
Sporting Updates:
The school has enjoyed a successful week in various competitions.
- Our Senior A Hockey team were crowned League champions following a 4 – 0 victory over St Leo’s College. Not to be outdone, the first-year team also beat St. Leo’s on a 3 – 0 scoreline.
- Our senior soccer team defeated Presentation, Wexford on a 3 – 0 scoreline
- Our senior camogie side qualified for the Leinster final after defeating Callan Community School. The final score was 1-16 to 0.7 points.
- Commiserations to our senior soccer team who lost out 1-2 at home yesterday to Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy. Polly Redmond scored our goal.
- We congratulate all teams and thank their coaches and mentors for giving up their time so freely with all groups.
First Year Trips:
Our 1st Year students have been busy inside and outside of the classroom. On Wednesday, 4 December they had a Science Trip to Explorium in Dublin. Two days later, the group were in Leisure Max for a fun day following the exams.
6th Year Wellbeing Day – Friday, 6 December:
Our annual 6th Year Wellbeing Day was a great success. Throughout the day, students attended workshops on drumming, dancing, yoga, reflexology, art therapy and sound baths. The theme of the day was ‘balance’ and this was reinforced by a group assembly with Peader Maxwell, Psychology Manager of Wexford Psychology Services.
Christmas Week in Loreto:
- Monday, 16 December – 1st Year Soccer vs Presentation; TY Football Final vs Coláiste Bríde, Carnew; TY Carol Singing
- Tuesday, 17 December – TY Trade Fair
- Wednesday, 18 December – 6th Year Show in aid of Saint Vincent De Paul
- Thursday, 19 December – Carol Service
- Friday, 20 December – Mr Murphy’s Big Christmas Quiz and holidays begin at 12.00
