23 September 2022
Parents’ Council A.G.M
The A.G.M. of the Parents’ Council took place on Monday, 19 September at 19.00 in the Sports Hall. We express our thanks to those who attended on the evening. Our guest speaker, Mr. Tony Bellew, provided parents with a number of practical tips to help support their daughters in finding a balance between school and home.
We congratulate Ms. Eleanor Harpur and Ms. Edel Cullen on their election to the new Board of Management.
The next regular meeting of the Parents’ Council will take place on Monday, 3 October at 18.30 in the school. All are most welcome to attend.
School News
- Over the course of this week, 1st Year students have attended the Parable Gardens for their annual retreat. We thank all members of the RE Department for organising and accompanying the students.
- It has been a busy week for our TY students. They spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Glendalough, walking and bonding as a group. The glorious weather made the climb a little easier! Many thanks to Ms. Zimmermann, Ms. Byrne, Ms. Browne, Ms. Shannon and Ms. Dee for guiding the group.
- Our German exchange students had a full itinerary this week. They visited Hook Lighthouse, New Ross, the Dunbrody Famine Ship and Wexford town. We commend the students on how well they have embraced life in Loreto. We thank their host students and accompanying teachers.
Forthcoming events/dates to note
- The school will be closed next Friday, 30 September as it is a free day. The school will also be closed to students on Monday, 3 October 2022 as staff will be engaged in compulsory Junior Cycle training.
- Applications for admission into 1st year (2023/24) will be accepted from Monday, 3 October. Reception staff will be here as normal to receive completed forms.
- A cardiac screening service will be available to students in the school during the week of Monday, 24 October. Over the past three days, letters explaining the process have been distributed to all students. The closing date for registrations is Monday, 3 October.
