Loreto Secondary School | 26 April 2024

School of Sanctuary Creative Competition:

Well done to the following four students who submitted an entry to the national School of Sanctuary Creative Competition: 

Haya Al Kasem, 3^rd year: Poem ‘Colours of Unity’ 
Hanin Al Kasem, 5^th year: Poem ‘Being a Hijabi’ 
Yosra El Hussein, TY: Poem ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ 
Isha Praveen Kumar, TY: Poster ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ 
Avril Allwin in 1^st Year; Poster

We have included their beautiful work here for your enjoyment. 

COLOURS OF UNITY 

By Haya Al Kasem 

In the tapestry of humanity, we weave 

threads of every hue, shade, and creed, 

Each strand unique, yet intertwined, 

A mosaic of diversity, beautifully designed. 

But amidst this richness, shadows loom, 

The spectre of prejudice, casting gloom, 

Dividing us by skin and race, 

Ignoring the beauty in each face. 

Yet, let us rise, hand in hand, 

Embracing the differences that make us grand, 

For in our hearts, we share a dream, 

Of a world where all are seen and esteemed. 

Let love be our guide, compassion our creed, 

As we march together, planting the seed 

of understanding, empathy, and grace, 

Erasing the lines that divide our space. 

For in unity, we find our strength, 

In diversity, our greatest wealth, 

So let us stand, bold and true, 

And paint the world in colours anew. 

Let hatred fade and prejudice cease, 

As we embrace the beauty of our human race, 

For in the end, it’s unity we seek, 

In the kaleidoscope of colours, we find peace. 

Being a Hijabi  By Hanin Al Kasem 

In a world where colours unite, a hijabi stands shining bright,  

My hijab is a crown of dignity, defying stereotypes with humility,  

I fight against the racism tide, with passion and love as my guide, 

In my hijab I find power, a symbol of identity blooming like a flower, 

Through the ups and downs, it stood with me strong, a shield against judgment where I belong, 

It taught me resilience; to stand tall and be true, to embrace my uniqueness in all that I do,  

It’s a symbol of diversity, of cultures intertwined, a celebration of differences, beautifully aligned, 

Through moments of doubts and moments of pride, my hijab became my companion by my side,  

for in its uniqueness lies a world of grace, a reflection of my beauty in every single space.

Soccer Update:

Congratulations to our minor soccer team who defeated Loreto, Bray 3 – 0 in the regional final last week. They now qualify for the Leinster semi-final. We thank Mr. Keating, Ms. Sweetman and Mr. Usher for their work with the soccer teams throughout the year.

Camoige Update:

Hard luck to our minor camogie team who were defeated in the Leinster semi final. Despite some strong performances, Coláiste Mhuire from Johnstown proved too strong. Well done to the full squad on a strong season and we thank Ms. N. Kelly, Mr. Dunne and Mr. Crowdle for their work with the team.  

Green School’s Committee:

This week is Earth Week and the committee organised a number of activities and awareness-raising activities to encourage us all to do our bit to protect the planet. We will have a full report in the coming weeks.

Success for Orlaith Gorman (TY):

We congratulate Orlaith Gorman on her selection for a place on the Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin from 13 – 15 May.