Last Thursday, our school theatre, Amharclann, came alive with the sights and sounds of our much-anticipated Summer Evening Gala, where a full house was treated to a dazzling showcase of music, dance, and a touch…
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Health Promotion Week took place throughout all of last week, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a vibrant and meaningful success. The week…
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We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Ember Team, who graduated this week at Dublin City University with the Dublin Diocese. This marks the culmination of a remarkable year of leadership, service, and faith. From…
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On 1st May, 5th and 6th Year students, members of the Ember Team, our Chaplains, and Principal Ms. McDonough joined with other Loreto schools for a meaningful day in Knock — a sacred place of…
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Our 5th Year Biology students spent a sunny Friday in Phoenix Park conducting a Grassland Habitat study as part of their biology fieldwork. The conditions were ideal for the practical session, giving students the…
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Over 100 of our Transition Year and 5th Year students recently took part in a fantastic few days in Carlingford this week as part of their Gaisce – The President’s Award journey. The trip was…
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The week before the Easter break, our Transition Year students proved they were “revolting children” in the very best way with a spectacular production of Matilda Jr. Packed audiences filled our theatre, Amharclann, each night,…
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From the 7th to the 11th of April, Loreto Balbriggan celebrated Intercultural Week, a wonderful reminder of the richness that diversity brings to our school community. It was a joyful celebration of the many cultures,…
read moreWelcome 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.
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Situated 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.
