4th April 2025
Equestrian
Our novice equestrian team returns victorious from the Equestrian Interschools Ireland league final, securing the national title for the third year in a row! Our open team also excelled, finishing just 1 point off the top and qualifying for Balmoral Show. Congrats to all!
Soccer
Loreto Wexford defeated Loreto Kilkenny yesterday to win the Regional Championship & advance to the Leinster Semi-Final. A strong defense kept Kilkenny scoreless before Amy Hatchell’s breakthrough goal. Two more from Mia Wright secured the win
Senior Camogie
Our Senior A team had two tough matches on Monday, losing to Scoil Mhuire and The Royal School Armagh. Martha Martin Santos scored a lovely goal against The Royal School Armagh. They fought hard Tuesday, losing 3-0 to Mount Anville and 2-1 to Salerno, with Josefa Ewe scoring in her final match. Huge thanks to Zoe Wildes, Lilly Murray, Marta Martins Santos & Josefa Ewe in their last game for Loreto. Well done, girls!
Rugby
Congratulations to Wexford Wanderers who won the under-19 Leinster League with plenty of Loreto representatives on the panel.
Prefects & Meithea
Prefects & Meitheal leaders attended the Leadership Forum in Presentation Secondary School on Friday. They engaged in discussions on leadership skills & shared their own experiences with other student leaders. A fantastic day was had by everyone who attended and thank you to the organisers
LCA Hotel, Catering and Tourism
Well done to our LCA Hotel, Catering and Tourism students who completed their mock practical exams today. Fantastic skills and creativity demonstrated by all.
First Year Self Defense
A huge thank you to Brendan Cloney & Trevor Sweeney from Silverback Jiu Jitsu for visiting today to teach our first-year students self-defense! The session was informative, fun, and empowering. We truly appreciate their time and expertise! #silverbackbjj
Transition Year Coffee Morning
Our Transition Year students are hosting a coffee morning, bake sale & raffle for Childhood Cancer Ireland in memory of Naomi Howlin. Funds will help create a teen treatment room at Wexford General Hospital. Join us at The Garden Cafe, Rosslare Harbour, Sat April 26, 11am-3pm.
Siansa Gael Linn National Finals
Huge congratulations to four of our students from Stranach, who placed third in the Siansa Gael Linn National Finals last weekend: Róisín Wall (Transition Year), Florence Donohue, Gracie Cunningham, Ciara Colfer (Fifth Year), and Lilly Kelly (Sixth Year). Well done!
TY NUI Maynooth Trip
On Tuesday our Transition Year students visited NUI Maynooth for a school tour organised by the Guidance Department. They attended an informative lecture on the university’s offerings before exploring the campus on a guided tour led by student ambassadors.
6th Year Religion
Our sixth year exam Religion class attended mass on Tuesday in the Pugin Chapel, celebrated by Bishop Ger Nash, for all students studying exam Religion in the Ferns Diocese.
Students’ Council
Students’ council were busy last week for daffodil day. Not only did they sell pins and ribbons but they also organised a bake sale to raise money for the Irish cancer society. They raised a total of €488.41 for the charity. It was a really good day, and all the girls should be proud of all the work they have done!
Dates to Note:
Monday 7th to Friday 11th April TY Professions Week continued
Monday 7th April: First Year football final
Tuesday 8th April: Junk Kouture Fashion Show
Thursday 10th: South Leinster Athletics
Friday 11th April- School Closed Easter Holidays
