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9th February 2017 by iebsoftware

The Loreto Times

The Christmas Edition of the Loreto Times is now available. The December 2022 Edition encapsulates Life at Loreto for Term 1 of academic year 2022-2023. _Loreto Times DECEMBER 2022 (5) http://online.fliphtml5.com/wlxcu/fmop/

Year 13 Newsletter- November 2022

Year 13 Newsletter- November 2022 Keep up to date with Year 13 News and Events. Year 13 NewsLetter PTM (2)

Loreto Carol Service~ Christmas 2021

A beautiful moment was shared by our whole school community during our Carol Service this year. Year 9 pupils, accompanied by their form teachers, attended the Carol Service in the Sacred Heart Chapel. The rest of our school engaged in prayer remotely via the parish webcam. Sinead captured the true essence of the Nativity Scene […]

Loreto Christmas Markets 2021

A wholesome day of Christmas Festivities! Loreto Christmas Markets were a perfect opportunity to sample produce and products made by our school community. Stalls varied from baked treats, homemade crafts, chutney, jam and much more! A huge congratulations to our amazing Student Council and Mrs McGuigan for executing a polished and well organised event!

Head Girl ~ Sinead McGowan

Hello everyone, my name is Sinéad McGowan and I am so delighted to have been appointed the role of Head Girl of Loreto this academic year. I transferred from Holy Family Primary School but despite coming from a big primary school, I was still nervous about making friends, settling in and experiencing new subjects. However, […]

Loreto Senior Choir Perform at Omagh Winter Wonderland

Mrs McGirr and her breathtaking choir performed at Omagh’s Winter Wonderland (20th December 2021). Listen to this hair-raising rendition of ‘Somewhere in my memory’!

‘Let’s Chat Climate Change’

Head Girl Sinead and her team, proudly present a new series of short pupil interviews during Loreto Environment Week 2021. How young people understand and engage with climate change is a critical question. The interviews aim to generate an ambitious societal response in our school community and explore pupils’ views on this challenging topic. Episode […]

Talk Tuesday with Lily Rose – Year 8

On Tuesday 10th November our ‘Talk Tuesday’ slot featured a Year 8 pupil called Lily Rose. She talked about her experience of starting secondary level education in Loreto in the middle of a global pandemic.

What I Have learned about myself, my family, my community and my faith during lockdown – By Una McCrory

Friday the 13th can often be considered to be an unlucky day. As a Year 8 student at Loreto, Friday 13th March 2020 was to be the last time I sat in a classroom situation, laughed and walked with my friends down the school corridors, ate my lunch in the canteen and travelled home on […]

My Experience in Lockdown – By Meabh Ward

My experience of lockdown has been rather good so far. I have kept myself busy and lockdown has given me the chance to de-stress from my hectic, busy life. I have the chance to do things I enjoy that I never had time for before; for example, yesterday I baked a lemon drizzle cake, […]

My Experience in Lockdown – By Aleu Pineda

Being in lockdown can have its ups and downs, and I’ve had my fair share of them. I mostly spend my days lounging around the house, completely bored out of my mind; or during other days – I am stressed to the max with the homework. So, I’m going to be sharing my story in […]

My Experience of Lockdown – By Louise Wylie

My experience of lockdown has been quite relaxing, but I can’t wait to be able to see my family and friends and to go to school. Home schooling has been okay for me. It’s nice to do your work at home and in comfy clothes but on the other hand it’s been difficult to […]

LESSONS FROM LOCKDOWN – By Sarah-Jane Thompson

LESSONS FROM LOCKDOWN – By Sarah-Jane Thompson During the difficult period of lockdown, I have learned that I miss my school friends and my teachers: the company of my friends and the guidance of my teachers. Home school isn’t too bad as you can pick and choose your working hours but having the knowledge of […]

What Have I Learned From Lockdown? – By Caola Catterson

I have learned that I can’t be in control of everything that goes on around me. That the world will keep spinning even if there is a crisis. I have learned that when I put my mind to something, I will stick at it. I have learned to enjoy something that I thought I […]

My Experience of Lockdown – By Shauna McCrory

In my personal opinion there were two ways of going into lockdown. It could have been a complete tragedy, or it could have been a blessing in disguise. I chose the second option. I made out a plan on the first week of lockdown that I was going to have a daily routine. I […]

My Lockdown Experience – By Aoibhinn Scallon

My lockdown experience has been quite enjoyable so far. It gives me a break from my busy lifestyle and provides me with the opportunity to spend quality time with my family. During lockdown I have learned new skills such as baking (with a few failed attempts), new Irish dances, songs and exercise. My sisters and […]

My Experience in Lockdown – By Eva Quinn

My experience has been very interesting. I’ve had to spend both my mum and dad’s birthday in quarantine along with my own. Not being able to buy proper cards or gifts has been really bad. I had to make my parents a card which tested arts skills. One definite positive was that my sister moved […]

My First Days at Loreto – By Sarah Slevin

My First Days at Loreto When I first entered Loreto, I could hear my own heart-beat thumping through my chest as if there was someone in there trying to escape. The first thing that made me feel at home was the delicious smell of hot buttered toast. The smell made me feel warm and welcomed. […]

My First Day at Loreto – By Mary-Ann McMackin

My First Day at Loreto I had butterflies in my stomach on my first day at Loreto. When I went into the building, I immediately felt reassured when my new classroom assistant, Siobhan, warmly welcomed me in the large, looming school. I then met my Year 12 friend called Grace. She was super friendly to […]

My First Day at Loreto – By Eabha Hughes

My First Day at Loreto In Loreto we have an earthquake full of new exciting subjects. I am as delighted as a birthday girl opening a wonderful massive present when I was introduced to a new subject. My favourite subjects so far, are Technology and Design and of course Home Economics because I just LOVE […]

My First Day at Loreto – By Ciara Reape

My First Day at Loreto As I walked through the gates of Loreto, I felt a rush of excitement. I instantly knew this was where I was destined to be. I happily raced into school, eager to meet all my friends and begin my new Loreto journey. The delicious smell of warm toast relaxed me […]

My First Day at Loreto – By Cass Cameron

My First Day at Loreto As I tip-toed timidly through the Loreto gates, I could feel my thumping heart beating rapidly. My mouth was as dry as a desert. Nervously, I followed mature smart girls mimicking their every move. In the distance I could see the big, brown building waiting to welcome me. As I […]