30th Jan 2026
Trinity College Entrance Award
Congratulations to Amy Hanton, who has received the Trinity College Entrance Award for her excellent Leaving Certificate results last summer. She is pictured here at the awards ceremony with Deputy Principal Ms. O’Donoghue.
Table quiz in aid of our upcoming trip to South Africa,
Date: Friday 30th January
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Wexford Golf Club
Save the date and bring a table — or two.
€40 per table of 4 people.
We’d love to see you there and appreciate all the support.
All-Ireland Scór na nÓg
Congratulations to Abbie Kelly, third year, who won the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Competition 2025 with the Danescastle Music Group! Congratulations, Abbie — what a fantastic achievement!
Barista training
TY’s and LCA’s completed their barista training this week. Some coffees looked good and tasted good and others only tasted good but everyone enjoyed a worthwhile experience. Thank you Niamh for the wonderful training and experience.
Multicultural Week
We are delighted to announce this year’s theme for Multicultural Week, 2-6 March: “Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation”.
We have 25 cultures on board this year already. It’s not too late to sign up if you want to take part. Just let Ms Jordan know at: michellejordan@loretowexford.com
Our next meeting is at 3.10pm in St Kevin’s on Wednesday 11th February
Minor Soccer
Well done to our Minor Soccer team who beat Presentation Kilkenny 3-1 in the Leinster Cup yesterday at Forth Celtic.
Éibhín O’Dwyer and Amy Hatchell both scored in the first half to give Loreto a well deserved lead in miserable conditions.
Presentation Kilkenny got a goal back midway through the second half from the penalty spot but Mia Wright restored Loreto’s lead to confirm a place in the Quarter Final of the Leinster Cup.
Excellent performance from all and best of luck in the Leinster Quarter Final
Senior Soccer
Well done to our Senior Soccer team who played out a 2-2 draw against the Presentation Wexford in the last round of the league on Wednesday
Loreto took the lead late into the first half as captain Aoife McEldowney expertly powered home a free kick from the edge of the box. But Presentation Wexford piled on the pressure in the second half and scored 2 goals in quick succession effectively knocking Loreto out of the final.
But throughout the game our girls should great character and determination and with 10 minutes left Isabelle Redmond struck home a shot to level the game and send Loreto through to the final.
Fantastic performances from both the Loreto and the Presentation and well done to both teams on reaching the final.
Our First Year team and Minor team both played the Presentation Wexford last week in the final stages of their league campaigns.
Our First Year team battled hard in tough conditions and earned a 0-0 draw.
Our Minor team put on an outstanding performance and defeated the Presentation 3-0.
Well done to all involved and best of luck in the last round of the league
In the first year soccer match on Wednesday Loreto Wexford played St Mary’s, New Ross. The girls performed well in very tough conditions but were beaten by a strong St Mary’s side. A good effort from all involved.
St. Brigid’s Day
To mark St. Brigid’s Day, we’re inviting students to get creative!
Today: Friday the 30th of January at lunchtime, under the stairs in the GP area
Join us to make a traditional St. Brigid’s cross — no experience needed and all are welcome. Come along, have a chat, and celebrate this special day together
Arrivederci – German Students
Yesterday, the greatest fifth-year class of all time was in a somber mood as we said Arrivederci to Emilia and Auf Wiedersehen to Jule.
These two students made a massive impact on our class as they prepare to return home to Italy and Germany. They brought a wealth of unique knowledge, teaching us about their countries’ history and sharing insights we wouldn’t find in any textbook.
From (almost) getting the History teacher sacked to providing endless laughs, Emilia and Jule brought energy, positivity and unforgettable memories to our classroom.
They will be truly missed, and we wish them every success in whatever comes next
Subject Choice Fair
On Tuesday we hosted our annual Subject Choice Fair, where third-year and fourth-year students had the opportunity to speak directly with fifth and sixth-year students about the subjects available at senior cycle in Loreto Wexford. This peer-to-peer approach gave younger students valuable insight into each subject from a student perspective, helping them to make informed and confident decisions about their future subject choices.
Cross Country
Congratulations to our Cross Country team who won the Donna Folley Trophy for best school in Wexford School’s Cross Country event on Wednesday of las t week. The girls ran in tough conditions and came back with the following results. Minor girls: Shannon Griffith 3rd, Mary Kate Kelly 6th and they were 2nd in the team overall. Junior Emily Whelan 1st, Caitlin Griffith 2nd, Aisling O’Grady 4th, and the teams came 1st and 3rd overall. Inter girls Charlotte Stafford 3rd and the team was 2nd overall.
Senior Girls Maria Coone 1st, Lucy McCormack 3rd , Cora Finn 4th and the team was 1st overall. Congratulations to all the girls who took part. We now look forward to more success at the South Leinster’s on Tuesday. Thanks to Sports Photo Ireland for the
Hockey
Hard luck to our senior hockey team who lost to a very strong Loreto Kilkenny team. The girls put up a great fight and should be very proud of their performance. Best of luck to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland
Marine Spatial Planning
Great engagement from our TY students today as they explored Marine Spatial Planning through an interactive board game
They showcased excellent decision‑making skills while planning for a sustainable future. Huge thanks to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
Loreto Drama Club
With the new year well under way, Loreto’s drama club is gearing up for their show in March. Free your calendars for a wonderful evening of entertainment!
Interact Club
Loreto’s Interact Club hosted a very successful coffee morning last Friday, welcoming friends from fellow Interact clubs at St. Peter’s and Presentation Wexford. We are grateful for their generous donations in support of our fundraising projects for this year.
Forthcoming events/ Dates to note
Mon 2nd Feb – School Closed: St Brigid’s Day,
Tues 3rd Feb – Parents’ Council Meeting (18:30-19:30), Opening Week of Mock Examinations for 3rd year students, TY Self Defence
Wed 4th Feb- TY Self Defence, 1st & 2nd yr basketball away v Ramsgrange, 5th Year Parent-Teacher Meeting (16:15-18:45), German Exchange in Villingen-Schwenningen, TY Community Action Project
Thur 5th Feb– TY Self Defence, German Exchange in Villingen-Schwenningen
Fri 6th Feb – TY Self Defence, German Exchange in Villingen-Schwenningen
