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.
With regard to the ongoing developments and clarifications concerning the Leaving Certificate over the past week, we are forwarding the latest information received from the Department of Education yesterday evening. It can be accessed […]
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The School would like to thank all parents and guardians for their support and cooperation with remote teaching since the 11th Jan. The students have responded with great effort and hard work and have been exemplary […]
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We would like to direct parents to the ‘For Parents’ tab on the website for information on the school’s contingency plan for blended learning while the school remains closed. Please click on the links below […]
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Best of luck night to 5th year students Fiona Tolan, Ruby Markey and Ness Pilot, who will represent the school in the Grand Final of Junk Kouture. The final will be aired tonight on RTÉ […]
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This week we celebrated Venerable Mary Ward Week. As a Loreto school, we are reminded of the connection that we have with all the Loreto schools around the world, that of our shared vision and […]
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Please follow this link for a digital version of the subject choice letter sent to the parents/guardians of all incoming first year students. This might prove useful for quick access to the links within […]
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Many thanks to all students and parents/guardians who filled out surveys this week in relation to online learning. The school is collating all responses and will be in contact with year groups and parents in […]
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As the end of the first week of the latest school closure comes to a close we would like to commend all students on engaging with their teachers in all their classes as they […]
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.
