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.
On Friday an inspector from the Department of Education completed a COVID 19 inspection in the school. The full report will be available on the Department of Education’s website in the coming weeks. Congratulations to […]
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After many weeks of online learning, all students will return to school on Monday the 12th of April. We look forward to welcoming back everyone. We have missed their voices, laughter and energy around the […]
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The Fingal Student Enterprise Final was held virtually on Tuesday, 16th March. Congratulations to Emily Carroll, Lucy Barnwell and Hannah Barnwell creators of ‘Bee Happy’ and overall winners of the Intermediate category. We had two […]
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On Thursday, March 11th second year students Jessica Chen and Bushra Alameen Betro took part in the semi final of the UCD Junior Schools debate competition. This was the first time Loreto Balbriggan had made […]
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Please read important information with regard to the Leaving Certificate 2021 Yesterday evening the State Examinations Commission issued an information update regarding the arrangements for the Leaving Certificate Examinations.The immediate key points to note […]
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.
