OVERVIEW

24th February 2017 by iebsoftware

Aims:

As an all girls, voluntary Catholic School, Loreto Grammar aims to provide a curriculum that is:

Broad and balanced
Motivating and challenging; relevant, enjoyable and engaging
Focused on maximising the academic and creative potential of each student
Concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, moral, cultural and personal development of each child
Developing thinking skills and personal capabilities
Tailored to the individual learning needs of the students
Addresses the statutory obligations regarding the N.I. Curriculum
Devised to prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life
Enriched by community links and partnerships
Centred on its responsibility to bring each young person closer to God
Creating a stimulating and safe learning environment which acknowledges and respects the uniqueness, individuality and dignity of each pupil.

Procedures

The school day begins at 9:00am. All students are in Registration Class with their Form Teacher from 9:05 – 9:15 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Period 1 begins at 9:15 and the school day finishes at 3:25pm. There are nine 35 minute periods on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with a 15 minute break at 10:50 – 11:05am. Lunch-time each day is scheduled from 12:20 – 1:05pm. On Wednesday a 30 minute PD class is timetabled from 9:05 -9:35 am. On Wednesday break-time is from 11:05 – 11:20am. Lunch-time day is scheduled from 12:20 – 1:05pm.

Assembly

Year Group assemblies are arranged throughout the week. These foster a sense of group identity, community spirit and provide a forum for collective worship. Class members prepare a presentation based on a spiritual theme.

Junior Assembly

Every Friday duringregistration (9.05-9.15) the Junior School, Years 8, 9 and 10 gather together in the Assembly Hall for a special time of prayer and reflection. Each class is given the opportunity to lead the assembly which is prepared during R.E. class by the R.E. teacher.