15 Nov 2024
Launch of Careers Fair:
On Monday, 18 November at 18.30, the school, in conjunction with Wexford CBS, will hold a Careers Fair. This event is open to all TY, 5th and 6th year students. Over 100 professions and colleges will be represented on the evening. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their career paths, ask questions and fine out more about the career they may be interested in. We extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who have answered our call and will be there on the night to help guide our students.
Equestrian Success:
Last Sunday, 10 November, Loreto hosted a round of Interschools competition. Co-ordinated by Mr. Grace and held in Wexford Equestrian, the event was a tremendous success with participants from many schools taking part. Many of our students performed well with novice and open teams victorious. We thank all students, parents and staff for their support of the event.
Basketball:
Congratulations to our junior team as they secured their place in the semi-final with a last minute 3-point basket from Josie Dolan to defeat Coláiste Bríde, Carnew. The seniors came out on the wrong side against the same team, slipping to a narrow defeat. We thank Ms. Byrne, Ms. Frayne and Ms. Dee for their work with the team.
Hockey:
The junior hockey team recorded an outstanding 7- 1 win over Loreto, Kilkenny, securing a place in the final. The minor A team narrowly missed out on victory, falling to a 1-0 defeat. The first year team were also defeated 1-0. Well done to all and thanks to Ms. Mullen, Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Mc Donnell for their ongoing work with all teams.
Election Count Centre:
As you may be aware, the school will be used as the Count Centre for the upcoming general election. This will take place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, 30 November and 1 December. It will not impact on school activities and school will continue as normal.
TY Glendalough Trip:
Our Transition Year students had an enriching experience this week, embarking on two scenic hikes through the historic Glendalough on their overnight stay
Anti-Bullying Week
This week marked anti-bullying week. Loreto Secondary School Wexford has a “Full Shield Status”. The Shield programme aims to support schools in their efforts to proactively manage bullying and protect children and young people from bullying through prevention and intervention strategies. The Loreto recognises the very serious nature of bullying and the negative impact that it can have on the lives of students. Therefore, it is fully committed to the following key principles of best practice in preventing and tackling bullying behaviour:
- A positive school culture and climate which
- is welcoming of difference and diversity and is based on inclusivity
- encourages students to disclose and discuss incidents of bullying behaviour in a non-threatening environment
- promotes respectful relationships across the school community
- Effective leadership
- A school-wide approach
- A shared understanding of what bullying is and its impact
- Implementation of education and prevention strategies (including awareness raising measures) that a. build empathy, respect and resilience in students; and b. explicitly address the issues of cyber-bullying and identity-based bullying including in particular, homophobic and trans-phobic bullying
- Effective supervision and monitoring of students
- Supports for staff
- Consistent recording, investigation and follow up of bullying behaviour (including use of established intervention strategies)
- On-going evaluation of the effectiveness of the anti-bullying policy.
Parents and students can report bullying using our “Bullying Report Form” which is available on the school app and website under the Shield Anti-Bullying Programme.
Rotary Club
Wexford students join campaign to end polio as €1500 raised to combat disease in Third World
Article in the Independent paper can be found here
Exam Timetables:
November exam timetables are now online, under the ‘Calendar’ tab.
Dates to Note:
- Monday, 18 November – Careers Fair, starting at 18.30
- Monday, 18 November – Flu vaccine for those who have registered
- Monday, 18 November – LCA 1 and 2 Library trip
- Tuesday, 19 November – TY Trip to Dundrum (foreign film)
- Monday, 25 November – TY Volunteering Week
- Tuesday, 26 November – Exams begin
