Hi everyone, it’s your Head Girls Muireann, Niamh, Katie and Chiamaka. As the new school year begins we would like to warmly welcome our returning students and all who have just started their journey here in Loreto. We want to wish you all the very best of luck for this upcoming year and we hope you experience a year full of growth, learning, and new opportunities.
To the new 1st Years – Welcome to Loreto Balbriggan! You will share a lot of the next 6 years together building life long friendships, discovering yourself and new interests, but most importantly having fun. We can tell you from experience that there is so much to offer here in this school, so put yourself out there and try new things. Join sports teams and extracurriculars, get to know new people. We know this is a big change from primary school but it is a positive change, filled to the brim with some amazing opportunities.
To the returning 2nd Years – Having completed your first year in Loreto, go into this new school year with confidence and kindness. Make an effort with those around you and continue to foster friendships that you have made last year. Take this year as an opportunity to grow in yourself and grow in your learning.
To the 3rd Years – Entering your first exam year can seem daunting, but this year, you will all accomplish things you never thought you could. Keep organised and work away little by little. Remember – Tús maith leath na hoibre (A good start is half the battle) Use the foundations you have all built in second year, but also be kind to yourself, keep enjoying your hobbies, sports and friends. Your life outside of school is equally as important as your life inside of school and your mental health should be a priority.
4th Years – You have conquered the Junior Cert! Goodbye green jumpers and hello navy jumpers. You are now the newest students of the senior cycle. With that comes new responsibilities, but also new possibilities. The best piece of advice we can give you is to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. As you may have heard, what you put into Transition Year is what you will get out of it. Whether it’s the musical, work experience, future leaders, school links or trips, give it your all.
To the 5th Years – You are now at the beginning of preparations for the leaving cert. Hit the ground running and begin getting organised, stay on top of your studies and look after your school/life balance. We know how daunting the workload can be, but let us assure you that every single one of you has what it takes to achieve your goals and more.
Our fellow 6th Years – We have reached the beginning of the end. This will be a year full of bittersweet moments that we will cherish. Highs and lows, firsts and lasts, but the most important thing is that we are all in this together. With a little resilience and determination we can all make it through. We can’t wait to make new memories with each and every one of you.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus tá súil againn go mbeidh bliain den chéad scoth againn an bhliain seo.
Slán go foill,
Muireann, Katie, Niamh, & Chiamaka