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