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Loreto Secondary School
Loreto Identity18 Loreto Schools in IrelandLoreto Education TrustLoreto Philosophy of EducationCatholic Voluntary Secondary School – other faiths are
recognised and welcome 950 students
School StructureBoard of Management:
4 Trustee nominees 2 parent representatives 2 teacher representatives
Principal – Mrs Susan KennyDeputy Principal – Ms Nora FrielParents AssociationStudent Council
Spiritual DevelopmentSchool OratorySchool MassCarol ServiceSt. Michael’s CeremonyRetreats 1st year, TY, 6th yearPenitential ServiceBenedictionStations of the CrossLeaving Cert Mass
Subjects Core Subjects: Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography,
Science, Religion, SPHE, Computers
French or Spanish
Two of the following subjects Business Studies, Home Economics, Music, Art
Religious EducationJunior Cycle: follow the Department syllabus. Open to all
faiths and no faith.Senior Cycle – school syllabusAll students are expected to participate in RE classesStudents who withdraw – study their own faith or a
philosophical text at this time.
SPHESocial, Personal and Health Education is a compulsory
subject for all JC studentsThe topics covered in First Year include:
Communication – verbal & non-verbal
Relationships - Friendship
Puberty – emotional, physical, mental and social change
School JournalEvery student must have a school journalAvailable in school on the first dayCommunication between School & HomeSigned each week by parent/guardianNotes for absences, dental /medical appointments etcContains a copy of the Code of Behaviour
Tutorial SystemEach class has a TutorThe Tutor normally teaches the class for one subject.The tutor meets the class every Tuesday for 20 minutesThe journal is checkedTutor talks to the class
Attendance
Education Welfare Act 2000 The Education Welfare Act 2000 obliges the school to
record all absencesA note of explanation is required for each
absence/appointment Notes are collected by the Class Tutor during Tutorial
Class each week
Swipe CardSwipe Card costs €10Photo taken on first dayStudent must swipe before 9.05 each morning A student is not allowed to leave the school once they
come inIt is the responsibility of each student to register her
attendance using the swipe card
Swipe CardA text message is sent informing a parent / guardian if
their daughter has not swiped in‘NAME’ has not registered her attendance
today. If this is unexpected, please contact the office at 0749121850
Appointment The Deputy Principal will sign the note in the Lobby
before 9.10The student must go to the front office at the appointed
time – she will not be calledStudent waits for collectionStudent presents note in the front office and then swipes
outStudents can not be called over the intercom if they forget
to come to the front office
Leaving school during the day
General InformationStudents remain on the premises for lunch
Money and valuables must be kept on the person at all times
Please put your daughters name on all items of clothing, especially her jacket, books, etc.
Mobile Phones Students may not use their phone between 9.05 and 3.40If a phone is seen or rings it will be confiscated and
returned to a parent/guardian at 3.40 on the 1st offenceIt is kept for 1 week on the 2nd offenceParents are asked
◦not to request the return of the phone as it undermines school policy.
◦not to text or ring their daughter during school hours.
School Calendar 2011-2012Terms are fixed Oct mid-term: 28th Oct – 1st NovChristmas: 20th Dec – 6th Jan Feb mid-term: 17th – 21st FebEaster: 14th - 25th Apr 17th March and 5th May – students at homeLatest date 1st years begin - 27th August 2013Check website www.loretoletterkenny.ie
School UniformBrown uniform skirt/trousers (tailored)Shale coloured blouseBrown uniform jumper with school crestBrown shoes (Brown runners are not
acceptable)Plain dark brown jacketAvailable in County SeatPE Runners, track suit , T shirt, towel, etc
School ContributionSchool Contribution €80 this includes the cost of
- Personal Accident Insurance - Photocopying, Resource Materials, Postage.
Additional costs Home Economics €25• Art €25
SportBasketball
Soccer
Gaelic
Athletics
Swimming
GroupsHealthy Schools
Justice & Peace
Legion of Mary
Student Council
Fun ActivitiesJump For Joy
Halloween Horrors
Walk in Glenveagh
Achievements
Students are recognised at our Awards Ceremony each year.
Academic successAttendance, Extra curricular activities Sport
National AwardsLeaving Certificate 2012
o University College Dublin – 4 studentso Trinity College – 1 studento NUI Maynooth – 1 studento Dublin city University – 2 students
Junior Certificate 2012o 2 students invited to Maths & Science Olympiad
1st place in French Essay competition
Winner of the Cadbury GWA/GAA Young Reporter of the Year
FinallyContact details may only be changed by a parent/guardian i.e. mobile number
Letter in June with the booklist and the school calendar
Mrs Gill is available after this meeting