Enjoy Learning at Loreto

For all prospective Post 16 students, Loreto Grammar School Omagh offers a welcoming, skilled, educational environment where students are supported in their decisions about their futures. Making career choices is a huge challenge for students at this stage as they determine their futures. The general ethos in Loreto Grammar School ensures that the students have the confidence to believe that no matter what they can succeed. Principal Mrs Grainne O’Hanlon states that the students are encouraged to feel that they can be part of anything, anywhere because they have something significant to offer – their skills, their knowledge, their beliefs and their desire to contribute honestly to society. In Loreto the students are encouraged to vision what they want and work hard to achieve it. At post 16, study is only one part of the success equation; Personal growth, social skills, imagination, diligence to the task, enjoying the focus on a future career is also necessary. “We always aim to build personal character alongside an academic and skills profile. Loreto’s emphasis on the quality of relationships within and beyond the school, the involvement of parents in decision making, the development of young people to have the confidence in their ability and the courage to make wise decisions, is now widely acknowledged. Our faith based, holistic, person centred education has stood the test of time. We prepare students from all cultures and faith backgrounds to take on this exciting and challenging world that awaits them if they choose their post 16 pathway with us.”

Much work has gone into developing the Post 16 curriculum, the strength of the Careers guidance, the excellent pastoral care provision and faith development programmes. New students to the Post 16 programme in Loreto Grammar School Omagh enjoy not only the wide range of subject courses but also the wealth of extra curricular initiatives.  

We offer our students

• Personal Development
• Leadership Development and Formation
• Global inter-schools networking
• Liturgical Experiences and Faith Development
• Environmental Awareness
• Active Cross Community Involvement
• International Educational trips
• ICT Skills Training
• Business Education  Partnerships and Young Enterprise Development
• Careers Guidance
• Music and Drama Experiences
• Global Sport and Leisure Activities

Careers Education is given a special emphasis in year 13 and 14.  The Careers Department utilise important links with outside agencies such as the Northern Ireland Careers Service, Sperrin Lakeland Health Trust, Young Enterprise, Omagh Business Education Partnerships, UCAS, CAO, SENTINUS, NISCA, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Ulster and many other Institutions of Further and Higher Education not only in Northern Ireland but also Scotland, England and Wales. Guest speakers are invited and visits to third level institutions are arranged.  Individual guidance interviews with Careers teachers are an integral part of the programme. Mock interviews are facilitated to develop students’ self-presentation and interview skills in vocational disciplines such as Engineering, Medicine and Allied Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, Teaching and Social Work.

In Loreto Grammar School Omagh we always strive with the support of parents and the community to give our students the best educational experience possible

KEY SKILLS
Pupils in Year 13 are provided with the opportunity to obtain the Key Skills Qualification in the following areas:

• Application of Number

• Communication

• Information Technology

A taught programme prepares the pupils for the examination and a portfolio is completed in their AS subject classes.

POST 16 CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

To complement the academic curriculum and develop skills, talents or special abilities, opportunities are provided to participate in the following clubs, teams and activities:

The school also offers

• Regular parent/teacher meetings and information evenings
• A comprehensive Personal and Social Education Programme
• Induction Programme for new entrants
• A Learning Support Programme
• Extensive and modern ICT facilities
• Library and supervised study areas
• A Pupil Welfare Officer