15 March 2023

Grainne O’ Neill Essay Competition

We recently heard the superb news that Hari Parimkayala (TY student) has reached the final of the National Grainne O’ Neill Essay competition. The awards ceremony will be held in the President’s Hall, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 on 23 March. The standard of essays submitted was extremely high and it is a tremendous achievement for Hari to reach this stage. We wish her well next week.

Women in Sport Week

Last week, the PE Department coordinated an action – packed week to highlight the importance of sport. As part of this, a number of well – known Wexford sporting personalities came to speak to various year groups and provide training sessions in their respective sports, as outlined below.

We thank the PE Department for organising this inspiring week.

Day	Guest Speaker/Coaching Session	Profile
Friday	Rihanna Jarrett	Republic of Ireland Football, Wexford Youths
Monday	1.     Katie Fitzhenry 2.     Robyn O’Connor	Ex International Senior Rugby – Irish Rugby Coach U-18 Irish Rugby Player
Tuesday	Marie Breen	Iron Woman
Wednesday	Ciara O’Leary	Irish U-18 Hockey, Irish Masters’ Hockey
Thursday	Michelle O’Neill	International Soccer Referee
Friday	Kate Kelly	County Camogie Player – 9 All Star Awards

 

International Women’s Day 

In tandem with Women in Sport week, Wednesday, 8 March marked International Women’s Day. As part of this, our 6^th Year students were invited to bring an inspirational female in their lives to school for a chat and refreshments.

Brief Updates 

• Congratulations to our U-14 football team on a comprehensive victory against Ardscoil na Trionoide, Athy.
• In hockey news, congratulations to our 1^st year students who defeated Ursuline, Waterford 3-0. Commiserations to our Senior – B team who lost out on penalties in their semi-final against Kilkenny College. For our 6^th years, this marked their final appearance for Loreto, Wexford. We thank Aoife Cullen, Helen Barry, Lizzie Walsh, Heather O’Leary, Sarah Taaffe, Sophie Mahon and Patricia Gallagher for their commitment over the years.
• An important letter to families was posted online last Friday. It is available here.
• Our TY students continue to experience a range of activities. You are invited to click on their dedicated page to get a flavour of their programme. Their work experience will commence next week and we wish them well in their respective roles.

Forthcoming Events

• Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17 March – school closed for St Patrick’s Day
• Monday, 20 March – Spring General Meeting of Parents, starting at 18.00.
• Monday 20 March – Friday, 31 March – TY Work Experience
• Friday, 31 March – Easter holidays begin