Loreto Secondary School

Loreto Identity 18 Loreto Schools in Ireland Loreto Education Trust Loreto Philosophy of Education Catholic Voluntary Secondary School – other faiths are recognised and welcome 950 students

School Structure Board of Management: 4 Trustee nominees 2 parent representatives 2 teacher representatives Principal – Mrs Susan Kenny Deputy Principal – Ms Nora Friel Parents Association Student Council

Spiritual Development School Oratory School Mass Carol Service St. Michael’s Ceremony Retreats 1 st year, TY, 6 th year Penitential Service Benediction Stations of the Cross Leaving 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 Education Junior Cycle: follow the Department syllabus. Open to all faiths and no faith. Senior Cycle – school syllabus All students are expected to participate in RE classes Students who withdraw – study their own faith or a philosophical text at this time.

SPHE Social, Personal and Health Education is a compulsory subject for all JC students The topics covered in First Year include: Communication – verbal & non-verbal Relationships - Friendship Puberty – emotional, physical, mental and social change

School Journal Every student must have a school journal Available in school on the first day Communication between School & Home Signed each week by parent/guardian Notes for absences, dental /medical appointments etc Contains a copy of the Code of Behaviour

Tutorial System Each class has a Tutor The Tutor normally teaches the class for one subject. The tutor meets the class every Tuesday for 20 minutes The journal is checked Tutor talks to the class

Attendance

Education Welfare Act 2000 The Education Welfare Act 2000 obliges the school to record all absences A note of explanation is required for each absence/appointment Notes are collected by the Class Tutor during Tutorial Class each week

Swipe Card Swipe Card costs €10 Photo taken on first day Student must swipe before 9.05 each morning A student is not allowed to leave the school once they come in It is the responsibility of each student to register her attendance using the swipe card

Swipe Card A 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

Appointment The Deputy Principal will sign the note in the Lobby before 9.10 The student must go to the front office at the appointed time – she will not be called Student waits for collection Student presents note in the front office and then swipes out Students can not be called over the intercom if they forget to come to the front office

Leaving school during the day When a student becomes unwell at school o she must inform her teacher or a member of staff o the Deputy Principal or a member of staff will make contact with the Parent/Guardian o she must be collected from Reception and swipe out in the main office

General Information Students 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 3.40 If a phone is seen or rings it will be confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian at 3.40 on the 1 st offence It is kept for 1 week on the 2 nd offence Parents 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 Terms are fixed Oct mid-term: 28 th Oct – 1 st Nov Christmas: 20 th Dec – 6 th Jan Feb mid-term: 17 th – 21 st Feb Easter: 14 th - 25 th Apr 17 th March and 5 th May – students at home Latest date 1 st years begin - 27 th August 2013 Check website

School Uniform Brown uniform skirt/trousers (tailored) Shale coloured blouse Brown uniform jumper with school crest Brown shoes (Brown runners are not acceptable) Plain dark brown jacket Available in County Seat PE Runners, track suit, T shirt, towel, etc

School Contribution School Contribution €80 this includes the cost of - Personal Accident Insurance - Photocopying, Resource Materials, Postage. Additional costs Home Economics €25 Art €25

Sport Basketball Soccer Gaelic Athletics Swimming

Groups Healthy Schools Justice & Peace Legion of Mary Student Council

Fun Activities Jump For Joy Halloween Horrors Walk in Glenveagh

Achievements Students are recognised at our Awards Ceremony each year. Academic success Attendance, Extra curricular activities Sport

National Awards Leaving Certificate 2012 o University College Dublin – 4 students o Trinity College – 1 student o NUI Maynooth – 1 student o Dublin city University – 2 students Junior Certificate 2012 o 2 students invited to Maths & Science Olympiad 1 st place in French Essay competition Winner of the Cadbury GWA/GAA Young Reporter of the Year

Finally Contact 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