1. Loreto College St Stephen’s Green
Principal Ms Tríona Barrett
Deputy Principal Ms Mary Mc Ateer

2. Information for Parents
Class

3. History of the College 180 years on ‘the Green’ The 1986 Fire
The newly built school
Recent developments

4. The College Philosophy
The Loreto philosophy of education is centered in God and rooted in Gospel values where truth, freedom, justice, sincerity and joy find expression.
It is inspired by the words and actions of Mary Ward and Ignatius Loyola

5. We hope that our graduates will
be capable of developing and deepening a relationship with God, and of seeking to find Him in all things.
be happy, friendly, and self-confident, with a sense of humour and an awareness of their God-given gifts and the need to continue to develop them.
have a generosity of spirit and a readiness to place their talents at the disposal of others, especially the most needy.
be motivated and prepared to take their place in the community and to contribute selflessly to the common good.
Proud of having belonged to a Loreto College with due respect for its values and those who taught them.

6. Our Mission Statement
In an atmosphere of mutual respect and justice, we are a
community that aims to provide a rich and diverse
curriculum catering for the needs of each individual
student. We provide a holistic education wherein we
strive for excellence in the pursuit of knowledge. Social
concerns and spiritual values are central to our
educational philosophy, while sporting and cultural
endeavours are encouraged. Each student is challenged
to realise her full potential and to recognise the dignity of
each human being.

7. We ask you …… To support our ethos
To encourage participation in liturgy
To recognise that all we do is underpinned by a commitment to faith and faith development
To actively embrace the values which your daughter will encounter here

8. School Day Monday, Wednesday & Friday 08:55-15:20 Tuesday & Thursday
08:55-16:00
Day begins with a Reflection on the intercom
at 08:58.

9. School Day Monday 08:55-14:40 8 x 35 min. classes
Break 10: :50
Lunch 12: :30

10. School Day Tuesday and Thursday 08:55-16:00 9 x 40 min. classes
Break 10: :25
Lunch 12: :20

11. School Day Wednesday and Friday 08:55-15:20 8 x 40 min. classes
Break 10: :25
Lunch 12: :20

12. School Day Typical Monday 08:55 Options 09:30 Maths 10:05 Irish
10:50 History
11:25 English
12:00 Religion
13:30 Physical Education
14:05 Physical Education
14:40 Geography

13. Facilities Sports Hall 3 Science Labs Oratory 2 Art Rooms
Library 2 Kitchens
Assembly Hall Music Room
Conference Room
Canteen (Gerard’s) – breakfast and lunch

14. Liturgy Morning Prayer in the Oratory every Friday morning at 08:30
Four Folk Masses take place throughout the year on Saturdays at 18:30
Retreat Programme
Grandparents’ Mass
Carol Service
Full School Mass
Marking of all Seasonal Events

15. Extra-Curricular Activities
Music Ceiliúr Wind Ensemble
Folk Group Chamber Group
Orchestra
Sport Soccer Table Tennis
Gaelic Football Athletics
Camogie Hockey
Basketball Cross-Country
Gymnastics
Social Justice Mission Possible JPIC
St Vincent de Paul Amnesty
Model United Nations
Environment Evergreen
Other Debating Young Scientist
Drama Pop-up Art Workshops

16. Class Allocation Classes are mixed ability
Ordinary level classes are organised where there is a need in Irish and Maths

17. Subjects for Junior Cert
Gaeilge
Maths
English
History
Geography
Science
CSPE RE
Choir
SPHE PE
Music
Art
Business
Home Economics
French
Spanish
German
Latin

18. Ideology & International
Transition Year
Gaeilge
Maths
English
Science
Commerce
Careers PE RE
Community Work
Placement
(2 weeks)
Work Placement
Computers
Cookery for Today
Classical Studies
Ideology & International
Relations
Mini Company
City Quay
Modern Irish Politics
French
Spanish
German
Italian for Fun
Additional subjects on the timetable are: Music/Drama, Debating, Aerobics and RSE
Activities: Martial Arts, First Aid, Skiing, Pilates, Introduction to Law, Samba Drumming, Road Safety Awareness, Modern Dance, Computer Safety, Fire Safety, Song School, Aromatherapy.

19. Leaving Cert Subjects Gaeilge Maths English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting
Business
Economics
Music
Art
Home Economics
Geography
History
Latin
Applied Mathematics
French
Spanish
German

20. Assessment Continuous Assessment in terms 1 and 2 for all years
‘Mock’ exams for 3rd and 6th years in February
Summer exams for all
Reports sent to parents three times a year

21. Levels Chosen by Students
89 students in Leaving Certificate 2012 class
Higher Level Ord. Level
Irish 73* 13*
English
Maths
At present the full 89 students are doing Higher Level
in all other subjects.

22. Special Needs Education
In December 2013 parents will be invited by letter to inform us of any existing psychological reports or special educational needs.
Individual meetings are arranged in the May preceding entry.
Learning Support/Resource
Very active Learning Support Department.

23. Admissions 2014 96 places available 30 go to Loreto Junior School
2 places will be offered under the new scholarship scheme
64 places allocated according to the following
criteria:
Sisters of current or former students
Daughters of staff members
Nieces of Loreto Sisters
Daughters of past students
Names on the Admissions list
The first name for 2014 was recorded on:
15th May 2001

24. Dates 21 days from today 1st round 7 days to return docs
2nd round etc…

25. Procedures Green form to be completed this evening
In the next 21 days successful applicants will be offered a place
The place must be accepted within 7 days (deposit of €1,000 and Registration of €32 to be included with acceptance)
Letter will then be sent securing the place
In the event of non-acceptance, the place is automatically offered to the next applicant on the waiting list

26. Questions Welcome Thank you How many sisters? 32
School bus? Parents’ association
Are they allowed out of school at lunchtime? No
Make-up?
Laptops/tablets/ebooks?