27th March 2026
South East Radio Tour
A huge thank you to everyone at South East Radio for providing our students with such a fantastic experience. The girls had the incredible opportunity to go live on air and gained a real insight into what happens behind the scenes, while also meeting so many inspiring people along the way.
We would especially like to extend our sincere thanks to Mary Anne for the wonderful tour, and to the entire South East Radio team for their kindness, warmth, and support throughout the visit.
It was a truly memorable day for all involved!
Le Chéile Graduation
Last week we said goodbye to this years Le Chéile participants. Attendees were presented with certificates and shared some wonderful stories of how much they have learned over the course of the year. It was great to hear that many participants have made new friends and planned on meeting outside the programme. A massive thank you to Ms Martin for all her work in organising the programme and of course her lovely freshly baked goods each week. Thank you also to Ms Kennedy and all the TY volunteers who made the programme such a success.
Parents’ Council
The Parents’ Council would like to sincerely thank all students and parents for their support in their recent no uniform fundraiser. Funds raised in the past have provided new microwaves for students, awards at prize-giving, contributed to driving lessons prizes at Careers Night, raffle prizes at the school musicals and more. Many thanks to all who generously contributed.
The Parents’ Council always welcomes new members. If you are interested please contact Sinead Boland O Brien – loretoparentscouncil2526@loretowexford.com. The next meeting will take place on the 11th of May from18:30-19:30
Blue 5km Run
Congratulations to fifth-year student Lisa Foley, who competed in the Blue 5km run over the weekend. Organised by Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts in aid of Autism, the event was a great success. Lisa finished as the second female home and placed fourth overall—an outstanding achievement.
She is pictured here with her father, Dermot, who also had a fantastic race, finishing third. Lisa is a proud member of Menapians Athletic Club.
Gymnastics National Series
Congratulations to Ruth Griffin Doyle of Wexford Gymnastics Club on winning gold in the National Series last Sunday. Her clubmates also delivered outstanding performances, securing both the silver and bronze medals. A fantastic achievement all around!
Congratulations also to Caoimhe Foley (1.2), who represented Gymstars Gymnastics Club at the National Series in Dublin on Sunday. Caoimhe achieved an excellent third place finish with her Aspire Trio.
Football
Our Under-14 Ladies’ Footballers had another great win ton Friday in the second round of their Leinster championship away to St. Mary’s New Ross.
This win now guarantees top spot in our group and qualifies us for the knock-out stages of the competition after Easter.
Some excellent football was played today with many outstanding scores kicked throughout!
Well done girls!
Commiserations to our First-Year Ladies’ Footballers who lost out to an excellent FCJ Bunclody on Tuesday in the semi-final of the Wexford LGFA Post-Primary Schools First-Year Competition.
The girls battled extremely hard for the sixty minutes and kicked some very good scores.
Thanks to the girls for their efforts since last November. We now go again after Easter with our Under-14 panel in the knock-out stages of their Leinster Championship.
Hard luck girls!
Leinster Cup Finalists
Congratulations to our Minor Soccer Team who beat Holy Family Rathcoole 3-2 on Thursday to advance to the FAI Schools Leinster Cup Final.
Ella Banville O’Gara volleyed home from a Brooke Clancy free kick Amy Hatchell continued her scoring streak with 2 outstanding individual goals.
Fantastic performance from the whole team and the very best of luck in the final.
Women’s Six Nations Championship
All of us here in Loreto Wexford extend our warmest congratulations to past student Robyn O’Connor on her inclusion in the Irish Women’s Rugby squad for the Women’s Six Nations Championship
Robyn was part of the historic team that secured the Leinster Schools Senior Cup title two years ago, a particularly special achievement as it marked the inaugural championship.
Her dedication and success are a huge honour for our school and an inspiration to all young women with a passion for sport.
We wish Robyn every continued success on this exciting journey.
Multicultural Week 2026: Tackling Misinformation & Disinformation on Immigration
Multicultural Week was celebrated from the 2nd to the 6th of March this year. It has been an annual event in our school since 2018 and has gone from strength to strength with 28 cultures represented this year. It is a hugely significant week in our school calendar when we come together as a community to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Multicultural Volunteers started their work in early January attending numerous Inclusion Committee meetings after school and researching tirelessly to find the perfect outfit for the Fashion Show and the most interesting items for their cultural stands. The volunteers represented their culture excellently and are to be commended for their dedication and commitment:
| Culture | Students |
| Syria | Yosra El Hussein, Alia El Hussein, Nissrine El Hussein, Layla O’ Grady, Imen Saadi, Haya Al Kasem |
| Sudan | Maya Saad, Sandi Mostafa, Mariam Yousif |
| Australia | Kiara Lacey, Erin Murphy |
| Romania | Miriam Agrigoroei, Sarah Fofiu |
| Latvia | Alisa Krumpane, Hanna Hearne |
| Lithuania | Liepa Peciulaityte |
| England | Jessie Larkin, Caoimhe Collins, Siara Carty, Seren Shine, Mia O’ Connor, Isabel Andrea, Fiadh May Fowler |
| Germany | Marlene Fenton, Charlotte Fock, Sarah Jane Killeen, Luzie Erbe, Frieda Schwier |
| India | Avril Allwin, Janhavi Bawankule, Sreya Salvan |
| Ireland | Olivia Byrne, Sara Hanton, Roisin Boland O’ Brien |
| Poland | Kinga Godula, Emma Walsh, Zuzanna Pawlowska |
| 12. School of Sanctuary | Sara Hanton (Fundraiser), Vivienne Moran, Jess Denehy |
| 13. Canada | Mairead Alouf (DJ), Daisy Harte |
| 14. USA | Rylee Milliken, Akira Rose |
| 15. South Africa | Leah Rose, Saheli Moodley, Isha Amodu, Jocelyn Sparrow |
| 16. Russia | Ariana O’ Callaghan, Grace O’ Leary |
| 17. Brazil | Maria Clara Godou de Sousa, Maria Clara Barafaldi Kicula |
| 18. China | Rhianna Ruo Yu Sun, Elise En Yi Lau, Sophia Chiau, Ruby McManus |
| 19. Croatia | Tea Kurkutovic, Maria Rodriguez, Julia Barrett, Emilia Kubarska |
| 20. Nigeria | Tara Adeniyan, Laurene Hilario, Favour Onyejekwe |
| 21. Botswana | Ame Ayanda Mokgalo |
| 22. Japan | Shihono Suzuki, Mika Ichihara, Shoka Katayama, Rinka Takada, Miko Goto |
| 23. Italy | Aileen Mazzei Rizza, Nadia Barron |
| 24. Pakistan | Rayan Khan, Maryam Khan |
| 25. Hungary | Sorina Paulik, Lily Flood, Este Lonergan, Cara Shortle |
| 26. Spain | Emilia Martin, Natalia Kukielka, Jimena De Miguel Linares |
| 27. Zimbabwe | Ruvarashe Queen Shumba, Kristy Asante Maenzanise, Kirsty Nyadenga Maenzanise |
| 28. Ukraine | Jane Babina, Alisa Puskova, Veronika Tuz |
| 29. Greece | Sophia Mullarney |
| 29. Wexford Library | Heather Law (visitor) |
Special mention must be given to Amelia Harrington and Mary Keogh who were wonderful MCs at our Fashion Show on Friday. We were also thrilled to welcome Heather and Liam from Wexford Library who shared information with students and their parents on the free services they offer to people new to the area and whose first language may not be English.
Multiculturalism in the Classroom:
Our classroom initiative this year focused on teaching 1st year students about the Indian culture and the South African culture. 6th year students Isha Amodu (South Africa) and 3rd year student Avril Allwin (India) delivered lessons explaining the history, heritage and traditions of their cultures. Ms Byrne’s 1st year CSPE class also engaged in a pen pal exercise with students in Zambia.
TYs attended a Teams Talk with the Young Scientists from Bunclody College, who received a Display Award this year for their research on misinformation and disinformation in the media around immigration.
Immigration Workshops
Denis Whelan from Wexford Local Development carried out very informative immigration workshops with all TYs. The former Garda Superintendent has taken up a role as a Community Connection Project Worker, focusing on misinformation and disinformation around migrants. This tied in perfectly with our theme this year. Students engaged very well during walking debates and lively discussions as the importance of fact checking / knowing your sources was highlighted. Denis was joined by various School of Sanctuary Ambassadors who spoke at the end of his workshop about their home countries and the importance of diversity and respect.
Student School of Sanctuary Ambassadors
Our student School of Sanctuary Ambassadors are Haya Al Kasem, Isha Amodu and Yosra El Hussein. These 6th year students take on a leadership role in promoting the work of Schools of Sanctuary. They attended the immigration workshops and gave a great interview to Alan Corcoran on South East Radio where they talked about their own migrant stories and what Multicultural Week means to them. Next week they will visit Our Lady of Lourdes, New Ross to help students and staff there on their School of Sanctuary journey.
Multicultural Cafe:
This year, we were delighted to have our first pop-up Multicultural Cafe led by Ms C Culleton and Ms King and inspired by our colleagues in St. Mary’s Secondary School, New Ross. From Monday to Thursday, 1.20 -1.40 students were welcomed into Maths Room 1 to sample drinks and snacks from around the world. There was a wonderful atmosphere of camaraderie all week.
Whole-school Celebrations:
The school community enjoyed music from around the world as songs chosen by our volunteers were played over the intercom each evening at the end of the school day. There were also posters and flags displayed all over our GP Area so that students gathering there were immersed in the riot of colour and fascinating facts about cultures from around the world.
Multicultural Fashion Show & Fair:
As always, the highlight of our week was the Multicultural Fashion Show & Fair. Once again this year, we were delighted to welcome students from the Presentation Secondary School here in Wexford and students from St. Mary’s Secondary School in New Ross as well as proud parents to help us celebrate diversity. The day is always enjoyable for teachers, students and visitors alike with the vibrant photos below being the best method of conveying the joyful and celebratory atmosphere. (You can also check out this week’s ‘Wexford People’ for more photos from the event):
Multicultural Week is a key event on our school calendar, but it is important to note that celebrating diversity goes to the heart of our school ethos all year long. As a school community, we are committed to ensuring all students feel valued and respected. This week of celebrations is just one of many ways to ensure this. If you would like to join the Inclusion Committee and share your ideas, new members are always welcome.
Wexford town -guided tour
Yesterday, our TY students had a fantastic day exploring Wexford town on a guided walking tour. They discovered and learned about local historical landmarks and enjoyed a fascinating visit to Selskar Abbey. A great opportunity to bring local history to life, all tied in with Wexford Week!
Camogie
Hard luck to our under-14 camogie team, who came up against a strong Loreto Kilkenny side yesterday. It was a tight, hard-fought contest, with the teams level for long periods of the match. The girls delivered a fantastic performance and should be very proud of their efforts.
Now all focus turns to the next match after the Easter break!
Home Economics
Our second year students had great fun in Home Economics Wednesday morning making Dubai chocolate brownies. Well done to all, they looked delicious.
Also check out these fantastic dishes prepared by our third year students for their Junior Cycle Home Economics mock practicals
School of Sanctuary Ambassadors
Well done to our School of Sanctuary Ambassadors Yosra El Hussein and Haya Alkasem who travelled to Our Lady of Lourdes, New Ross yesterday to address staff and students. The girls spoke about their experiences in Syria, Lebanon and Ireland and explained how Schools of Sanctuary made a big difference in their lives, helping them to integrate and feel happy and welcome in school. They delivered excellent presentations and inspired students and staff of the school to embark on their own School of Sanctuary journey.
LCA -WWETB Campus Trip
This morning our fifth year LCA students visited the WWETB campus in Wexford Town where they explored the range of PLC courses and apprenticeships on offer. The students met the wonderful staff and received a fantastic goodie bag as well as special treats in the canteen. They found the tour of the campus and the talks extremely informative and it gave them plenty of food for thought as they consider their future careers.
Councillor Catherine Biddy Walsh Visit
We would like to thank Councillor Catherine Biddy Walsh for taking the time to speak with our TY students today. She opened our Wexford Week in style, highlighting the importance of community and connection within our town and county.
Throughout the week, we look forward to celebrating all things Wexford through a variety of activities and trips.
HSI São Paulo Connection Scholarship Programme
A text letter was sent today regarding an opportunity for TY and 5th year students to participate in a 30-day cultural exchange programme this July called “Prontos pro Mundo – Ready for the World!. More details in letter.
Forthcoming events/ Dates to note
Friday 27th March– School Closed – Easter Holidays (15:05), Slaney River Cruise – All TYs , TY Wexford Week
Monday 13th April- School reopens after Easter Holidays
Tuesday 14th April– Meitheal Leader Interviews, TY Equifax
Wednesday 15th April – U14 Camogie Match vs FCJ Bunclody @ Home, TY mock interviews, TY Community Action Project
Thursday 16th April – TY Musical in Dublin
Friday 17th April – TY Dance Workshop, Meitheal Leader Interview
