Welcome to our website. We hope that by exploring the site you will have some sense of the spirit of our great school. Situated directly by the sea, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan is a Catholic girls’ secondary school. In the spirit of Mary Ward we aim to develop all the abilities of our students in order that they realise their full potential and use their talents for the service of others. We also aim to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem in a happy atmosphere and structured environment. The school community, collaborating together in mutual respect, strives for holistic excellence.
200 Years Some members of our Senior Choir who gathered outside on Wednesday to make an inter-Loreto recording for the Bicentenary celebrations. It was great to meet our new members ” Junior Business ‘The […]
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Remembrance Evening. This year our annual Remembrance Service was recorded and will be shown to Religion classes next week. The theme of the service is ‘Going Home‘. In the recording, the theme is explored through […]
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Exam Week. Exam week will begin on Wednesday 17th and will continue to Wednesday 24th inclusive. We would like to remind students that it is very important to attend school this week. Students should have […]
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Mother Teresa Ball 1821 was a significant year in the history of the Loreto Order when Mother Teresa Ball returned to Ireland with her vision to establish schools to educate young women. Loreto secondary and […]
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Ember Ignite. Congratulations to our new Loreto Balbriggan Ember Ignite Team. The students participated in a full day of training to become faith leaders in the school. The students really enjoyed the day and […]
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Sculpture in Context 6th year Art students visited the annual Sculpture in Context exhibition in the Botanic Gardens on Monday. This year the exhibition celebrates 35 years of exhibiting and promoting sculpture in Ireland. Bringing […]
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Science Awards Congratulations to our very successful junior and senior scientists who received their SciFest, BT Young Scientist and John Hooper awards this week. The girls worked very hard last year preparing for the competions […]
read moreAll students participate in Transition Year. The aims of the programme are rooted in the school’s caring ethos and structured environment. In the spirit of Mary Ward our programme seeks to promote the potential of all students.
Learn MoreLoreto Balbriggan has an active community of past pupils. Please contact the school regarding any notices you wish to post on this webpage regarding reunions/activities/get-togethers etc. and we will be glad to accommodate you.
Learn MoreWe have policy documents on a wide range of matters relating to all aspects of the school. Search our compihensive policies database to find the policy you need.
Learn MoreSituated by the sea, on a campus which boasts facilities second to none, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan is proud of its reputation as one of the finest schools in the country. We aim to create a happy and safe environment which enriches the life of every student and creates the possibilities for her to reach her full potential. There are carefully developed and monitored systems in place to ensure that each student feels a sense of belonging and wellbeing in the school community.
Students attend from 9.10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.10 to 1.20 on a Wednesday. Students may not be absent from school or leave school early except in the case of illness or with permission obtained from the school. In the case of absence, parents/guardians must, upon their daughter's return to the school, communicate the reasons for her absence, via Compass Chronicle.
