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Loreto Grammar Named as Top Ten Most Admired Schools

11th June 2026 by Website Editor

Loreto Grammar Named as Top Ten Most Admired Schools

It’s here!

We’re incredibly proud to finally share the full digital feature recognising Loreto Grammar School, Omagh, as one of the most admired schools — a celebration of our history, our values, and the people who bring them to life every day.

At the heart of this recognition lies a story that speaks not only of achievement, but of purpose, identity, and enduring vision. As beautifully captured in the article’s prologue:

“Of all the stories in these pages, none carries more history, more heart, or more quiet determination than that of our cover feature. Loreto Grammar School in Omagh, Northern Ireland, marks 170 years of educating young women with faith, scholarship, and a fierce belief in human potential. What began in 1855, when Sr Felicitas Murray and five Loreto Sisters arrived by stagecoach from Dublin, has grown into a thriving community of nearly 890 pupils, guided by a principal, Susan Cullinan, who believes that excellence is not a destination but a deeply personal journey. The school’s mission, “Making Young Dreams Possible,” is not simply printed on a wall. It is lived in every classroom, every pastoral meeting, every choir rehearsal, and every quiet act of encouragement that helps a young woman believe in herself. With the upcoming move to the Strule Shared Education Campus, Loreto Grammar looks ahead while honouring the values its founders carried on that stagecoach journey more than a century and a half ago.”

This feature reflects not only our academic success, but the spirit that defines our school community — one rooted in compassion, opportunity, and the belief that every student has the potential to flourish. It celebrates the dedication of our staff, the ambition of our pupils, and the ongoing support of our families.

We are equally honoured to share this recognition alongside other outstanding schools — Harrison Public Schools, Rural Route Agriculture Academy, Southwest Public Schools, and Palestine-Wheatley School District — each earning its place through exceptional contributions to their students and wider communities. It is a privilege to be among such inspiring company.

At Loreto, our ethos remains at the centre of everything we do. Inclusivity and the celebrations of diversity are hallmarks of a Loreto school, and this recognition reaffirms that we are, proudly, a school for all — a place where every young person is welcomed, valued, and empowered to realise her dreams.

As we look ahead, particularly to our exciting move to the Strule Shared Education Campus, we do so with gratitude, pride, and hope — continuing to make young dreams possible, every single day.

Read the full article below:

Loreto Grammar School_Digital Version

Children in Crossfire – Educating the Heart Programme

4th June 2026 by Website Editor

Children in Crossfire – Educating the Heart Programme

Sr. Orla Treacy – New School in Aweil, South Sudan

25th September 2024 by Website Editor

We were delighted to welcome Sr. Orla Treacy and her team from Loreto Rumbek to speak to us about an exciting new adventure. Loreto were approached by past pupils of Loreto Rumbek about opening a new school in Aweil, 400km from Rumbek in South Sudan. Sr. Orla has tasked each student with buying a brick, at a cost of £10, using their own money (Not their parents!)

Sr. Orla is also seeking sponsorship of secondary school students in the new school.

For details of sponsoring a student or sponsoring a brick, please see the attached post cards.

Sr Orla Tracey Appeal- Sponsor a child

The Loreto Times- Summer Edition

7th July 2024 by Website Editor

The Loreto Times- Summer Edition

The latest edition of The Loreto Times Magazine provides a compilation of a wide range of activities and news updates from Term 3. This edition includes: