1. Loreto Secondary School

2. Loreto Identity 18 Loreto Schools in Ireland Loreto Education Trust Loreto Philosophy of Education Catholic Voluntary Secondary School – other faiths are recognised and welcome 940 students

3. School Structure Board of Management: ◦ 4 Trustee nominees ◦ 2 parent representatives ◦ 2 teacher representatives ◦ New Board in Oct 2012 Principal – Mrs Susan Kenny Deputy Principal – Ms Nora Friel Parents Association Student Council

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. Procedures Subject Teacher Note in the Journal Class Tutor Year Head Deputy Principal Principal Contact parents

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 0749121850 Students may pin in their number if they have forgotten or lost their swipe card.

14. 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 to Monica 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

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Sanctions Lunchtime detention - lateness/homework On report – poor classroom behaviour Attendance record – not attending class Evening detention – a number of minor offences, truancy, etc. Suspension – repeat offences Expulsion – serious breach of discipline

19. School Calendar 2011-2012 Terms are fixed Oct mid-term: 29 th Oct – 2 nd Nov Christmas: 21 st Dec – 7 th Jan Feb mid-term: 11 th Feb – 15 th Feb Easter: 25 th Mar -16 th Apr 18 th March and 6 th May – students at home Check website www.loretoletterkenny.iewww.loretoletterkenny.ie

20. 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

21. School Contribution School Contribution €80 this includes the cost of -Personal Accident Insurance -Photocopying, Resource Materials, Postage -Student Journal Additional costs Locker €5 Swipe Card €10 Home Economics €25 Art €25

22. Sport Basketball Soccer Gaelic Athletics Swimming

23. Groups Healthy Schools Justice & Peace Legion of Mary Environmental Group Student Council

24. Fun Activities Jump For Joy/Fun Raise 4 Kids Halloween Horrors Funanza Walk in Glenveagh Talent Show

25. Achievements Students are recognised at our Senior and Junior Awards Ceremony each year. ◦ Academic success ◦ Attendance, ◦ Extra curricular activities ◦ Sport

26. College Awards 2011 Leaving Certificate students have received the following college awards ◦ University College Dublin – 6 students ◦ Trinity College – 3 students ◦ All Ireland Scholarship – 3 students ◦ NUI Maynooth – 2 students

27. 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 Please contact Bus Eireann for school transport before 27 th April

28. Loreto Secondary School