13 October 2023

Admissions to 1^st Year, 2024/25 

The school will accept application forms in respect of incoming first years until 16.00 on Monday, 23 October 2023. All relevant details can be found on our website.

Glendalough Trip – report by Katie O’Connor, Annie Kelly, and Doireann Ní Mhaoláin (TY students) 

The Loreto Transition Year classes recently visited Glendalough as part of their Gaisce award. On the 4th of October, they embarked on a challenging 25km hike. After arriving at their hostel, they began their treacherous journey without knowing what lay ahead.

On the first day of the hike, the students started their walk towards the mountain with a view of the lake. As they made their way to the mountain peak, the incline became steeper. Hunger started to gnaw at the students as they got closer to lunchtime, so they took a break halfway, near a waterfall.

After lunch, the students resumed their journey. They finally reached the peak of the mountain at 500 meters and stopped to take in the beautiful scenery and views. The students then started their descent, thinking they were at the end, but were shocked to find out that it wasn’t over, as their instructor, Fiona, had other plans.

As the students continued their walk, they believed they had completed their 15km, but they were mistaken as they had to keep pushing on for another 4km.

Six hours later, the students returned to the hostel. After an eventful night of cooking, playing games, running around, and bonding, the students got ready to leave the hostel for another exciting day around Glendalough. However, the rain arrived, which initially dampened the mood, but the views, the music, and the good vibes made it worthwhile. The students reached the end of the trail and paused at the lake to admire the V-shaped valley and take numerous pictures.

The students concluded their trip with a visit to the food vans before finally returning to the hostel to collect their bags and board their bus for the journey home. 

Focus Ireland Sleepout

Loreto Wexford Transition Year students will take part in the Shine a Light sleepout on the 13^th of October in aid of Focus Ireland. Your donation can make the world of difference.

Please click on the link to donate.

https://joinus.focusireland.ie/fundraisers/loretowexford?ref=ch_3NuxEPLJ881nYD0K1YwzAxQX  

Loreto Past Pupils Union (PPU) 

The PPU contribute greatly to the life of the school by providing a platform for past pupils to retain a connection to the school and by supporting students through their bursaries. The group has recently set up a ‘Split the Pot’ fundraiser. The link to participate is here:  Loreto PPU Split the Pot

Your support of this initiative would be greatly appreciated.

Head Girls 

We wish Josie Mullen and Mary Roe all the best as they fulfil the role of Head Girls for this school year. Mr. Mc Ginnity recently presented them with their badges. 

Prefects, 2023/24 

We congratulate all Prefects and wish them well as they take on this important leadership role within the school. 

Class	Class Teacher	Prefect	Prefect
1.1	Ms. M Carroll	Georgiana Cleary	Aimee Carthy
1.2	Ms. J Nolan	Abbie Kelly	Maria Gilbane
1.3	Mr. E O Sullivan	Rubi Bella Lacey	Kristy Maenzanise
1.4	Ms. E Mullen	Cliodhna Ní Mhaoláin	Isobel Porter
1.5	Ms. A O Keeffe	Lily Siggins	Ruby Stafford
2.1	Mr. J Cummins	Tori Berry	Laura Brophy
2.2	Ms. R Kennedy	Lauren Finn	Daniela Garica
2.3	Mr. C McBride	Ciara Mangan	Daisy Harte
2.4	Ms. A Culleton	Madison Donovan	Rylee Milliken
2.5	Ms. L Jordan	Lisa Robertson	Maja Wittbrodt
3.1	Ms. P Kinsella	Hannah Roche	Saamiya Tribak
3.2	Ms. H Smyth	Caoimhe Hayes	Molly Furlong Quigley
3.3	Ms. C Howlin	Orlaith Doyle	Cora Finn
3.4	Ms. A Walton	Isabelle Carty	Marianna Meagher
3.5	Ms. A Cotter	Ali Wilson	Megan Purcell
3.6	Ms. A Doyle	Jane Byrne	Ciara Whelan
3.7	Mr. F Laffan	Meave White	Lauren Murphy
4.1	Mr. T Gunning	Lauren Gregg	Caragh Ni Nuallain
4.2	Ms. S Smith	Maria Coone	Keisha Griffin
4.3	Mr. C McBride	Lauren Murphy	Aoife Walsh
4.4	Ms. L Pheasey	Orlaith Flynn	Tina O’Reilly
4.5	Mr. A Murphy	Emily Marriott	Teri Heffernan
5.1	Ms. F Davey	Polly Redmond	Lauryn Barry
5.2	Ms. K Beattie	Lily Murphy	Nicole Murphy
5.3	Mr. B Broderick	Leagh Maddock	Aoibheann McAuley
5.4	Ms. A Byrne	Eirinn O’Brien	Robyn Carty
5.5	Mr. G Grant	Anna Benson	Malavika Monoj
5.6	Ms. C Skelton	Penny Whitty	Ella Rose Carroll
5.7	Mr. D Crowdle	Mary Kate Cullen	Niamh O’Brien
6.1	Ms. T Whelan	Lauren Fowle	Hannah Kehoe
6.2	Ms. S McManamon	Grace Grannell	Ellie Byrne
6.3	Ms. F Davey	Scarlett Ramsey	Saoirse Banville
6.4	Mr. C Goff	Hazel Hickey	Cait Whitmore
6.5	Ms. C Lawler	Amelie Mirocha	Laura Wilson
6.6	Ms. B Whitty	Olivia Wittbrodt	Lilli Mai Harrison

Forthcoming Events 

• Monday, 16 October – 1.5 Retreat
• Tuesday, 17 October – Irish Trip to Carlow and U – 16 football
• Wednesday, 18 October – senior football
• Thursday, 19 October – 6^th Year Art trip
• Friday, 20 October – 6^th Year Geography trip