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News Archives - 2012 / 2013 ARCHIVE

Summer holidays
1. The school is now closed for the summer holidays.
2. Offices will re-open on Monday, 12 August.
3. Any matters requiring urgent attention before 12 August can be posted to the school,
marked for
the attention of the Principal, or sent by e-mail to [email protected]
4. Leaving Certificate results will be available for collection in the school between 9.00 a.m.
and
1.00p.m. on Wednesday, 14 August.
Wednesday, 5 June to Friday, 21 June

The school extends its best wishes to all students who will be sitting their Junior and Leaving
Certificate examinations during this period of time.

We hope that the hard work put in by students and teachers in preparations for these
examinations will now pay dividends.

The teacher-in-charge of examination arrangements for the school is Sr. Christine to whom all
examination-related enquiries should be directed.

The school‟s support services remain in force throughout the examination period for any student
who may need any assistance/advice.
News Update 16

Paired reading

Transition year students and first year students who participated in this year‟s
Paired Reading Programme were awarded with their certificates this last week of
term.

This is the third year that the programme has run in our school.

Paired Reading aims to help students foster a love of reading in an enjoyable and
relaxed atmosphere as well as affording all students the opportunity to forge new
friendships.

Cora Murphy, 1st Year pictured with her Paired Reading certificate.
First year tutees from left to right:

Jordy Sheridan, Sinéad Ronan-John, Aoife Whitty, Jayne Harrison, Aoise Meyler and Katie
Sweeney.

The students met for 15-20 minutes at lunchtime from Tuesday to Friday during the first term.

First years picked a book that interested them from the Paired Reading box in TB3 and then
read with their TY tutor for the duration.

The programme went on up until Christmas and finished up with a Paired Reading Party in the
lunch room where students enjoyed games, sweets and general festive cheer.

Some students volunteered to continue to read with their tutor for the duration of the school
year.

Unfortunately not every TY student who trained had the opportunity to put their skills into
practice in school but some TY tutors brought their skills to the wider community by helping
younger neighbours and friends with their reading outside school time.

Some of this year's TY tutors:

Back row left to right:
Naoise Brennan, Patrice O'Gorman, Gillian MacDonald, Bethany Sheridan.

Front row left to right:
Emma Carroll, Orlagh Barry, Eimear O'Brien
As the Paired Reading Co-ordinator, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the students
who were so generous with their time and committed to the idea of reading for enjoyment.

I hope the programme has instilled in you a love of reading that will remain long after you leave
Loreto.

Well done girls!

PRIZEGIVING 2013

OPENING PRAYER – FR. FEGAN

SCHOOL CHOIR

Sang a piece dedicated to the sixth years

PREFECT

We recognised the work and commitment of the Prefects and Vice-Prefects
during the year.

1st Year
J.C. 1.1 Prefect Aoibheann Butler
Vice-Prefect Gillian Banville
J.C. 1.2 Prefect Rebecca Hamilton
Vice-Prefect Clíona Foley
J.C. 1.3 Prefect Katie Knowles
Vice-Prefect Olivia Middleton
J.C. 1.4 Prefect Sally Shortle
Vice-Prefect Siadhbh Sheil
2nd Year – by Maths
J.C. 2.1 Ms. Riordan Prefect Ciara Cullinane
Vice-Prefect Jessie Harding
J.C. 2.2 Ms. O’ Keeffe Prefect Ciara Cantwell
Vice-Prefect Róisín Cooney
J.C. 2.3 Ms McDonald Prefect Andrea O’Brien
Vice-Prefect Mary Eviston
J.C. 2.4 Ms Cotter Prefect Georgina Steel
Vice-Prefect Caoimhe O’Keeffe
3rd Year – by Irish
J.C. 3.1 Ms Hearn Prefect Aisling Maher
Vice-Prefect Anna Collyer
J.C. 3.2 Ms O’Reilly Prefect Sarah Boyle
Vice-Prefect Katie Lacey
J.C. 3.3 Ms Shannon Prefect Freya Innes
Vice-Prefect Clara Smith
J.C. 3.4 Ms De Róiste Prefect Hannah Rowe
Vice-Prefect Kate Kelly
J.C. 3.5 Ní Thúairisgh Prefect Lauren Carthy
Vice-Prefect Rachel Rowe
4th Year – Transition
4.1 Mr Kilbride Prefect Muireann Byrne
Vice-Prefect Orlaith Prendergast
4.3 Ms Curran Prefect Cáit Sheil
Vice-Prefect Caoimhe Cotter
4.4 Ms E. Kinsella Prefect Rachel Keane
4.5 Mr Brennan Prefect Aisling McAuliffe
5th Year
5.1 Mr Gunning Prefect Rachel Bermingham
Vice-Prefect Caoimhe Connick
5.2 Ms Jordan Prefect Niamh Foley
Vice-Prefect Michelle Furlong
5.3 Mr Kavanagh Prefect Aideen McMorrow
Vice-Prefect Ciara Lawlor
5.4 Ms Whitty Prefect Ruth Sinnott
Vice-Prefect Aisling Ryan
6th Year
6.1 Ms O‟Gorman Prefect Blánaid Fanning Ironside
Vice-Prefect Leanne Moore
6.2 Ms Griffin Prefect Aisling Kelly
Vice-Prefect Katie Lillis
6.3 Ms Walton Prefect Madeleine O‟Carroll
Vice-Prefect Jill Murphy
6.4 Ms Zimmerman Prefect Zoe Arthur
Vice-Prefect Ellen Quigley
6.5 Ms Forde Prefect Sarah Hyland
Vice-Prefect Niamh Sweetman
6.6 Mr Cummins Prefect Chloe Whitty
Vice-Prefect Katie Wright

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Students were chosen by nominations from staff and students, for contributing to school life in
a positive way, during the year. Awarded not just for academic ability, but may be for some
other qualities that have been shown during the year.

JUNIOR CERT

1st year
1.1 Emma Byrne
1.2 Rebecca Jones
1.3 Nicole O‟Connor
1.4 Zara Zimmermann

2nd Year Maths
2.1 Ms. O‟Riordan Juliette Foyle
2.2 Ms. O‟Keeffe Katie Hannigan
2.3 Ms. McDonald Larah Campbell
2.4 Ms. Cotter Amy Quigley
2.5 Mr. Murphy Muireann Ní
Chorcora

3rd Year Irish
3.1 Ms. Hearn Anne Daly
3.2 Ms. O‟Reilly Grace Kelly
3.3 Ms. Shannon Amber Ferguson
3.4 Ms. De Róiste Leanne Corrigan
3.5 Ms. Ní Thúairisg Dearbhla Morgan

4th Year - Transition
4.1 Mr. Kilbride Muireann Byrne
4.2 Ms. O‟Farrell Claire Somers-Cashen
4.3 Ms. Curran Rebecca Hore
4.4 Ms. E. Kinsella Lauren Murphy
4.5 Mr. Brennan Amy Cardiff

5th Year -
5.1 Mr. Gunning Jane Barrett
5.2 Ms. Jordan Eva Farrell
5.3 Ms. Kavanagh Aideen McMorrow
5.4 Ms. Whitty Shannon Smythe

6th Year -
6.1 Ms. O‟Gorman Leanne Moore
6.2 Ms. Griffin Niamh Dempsey
6.3 Ms. Walton Elaine Mernagh
6.4 Ms. Zimmerman Louise O‟Connor
6.5 Ms. Forde Niamh Sweetman
6.6 Mr. Cummins Shauna Walsh

Aisling Busher, 5th year, who won the “Loreto‟s Got Talent” show performed her winning piece.

STUDENTS‟ COUNCIL

We acknowledged the work that the Students‟ Council has carried out so consistently during the
year. This year saw the inaugural year of “The Students‟ Council Award” to a student of their
choice.

1st year Rebecca Jones Sally Shortle
2nd year Katie Stone Heather Jackson
3rd year Jamie Dempsey Katie McGuire
4th year Alice Mahon Emma Bursnell Mooney
5th year Holly Loughman Mairead Walsh
6th year Karen McHugh Ali Murphy
Head Girl Niamh Cullen
Deputy Head Girl Jennifer Ryan

SPECIAL AWARDS
ENGLISH - Úna Hickey Perpetual Cup for English

Miss Úna Hickey was an English teacher in the Loreto, Wexford.
When she retired, she presented this silver cup to the school, as a perpetual English trophy.

For her enthusiastic participation in class and obvious love of the English language as well as all
the hard work and dedication she has shown, this student was the obvious choice.
Her contributions are insightful, particularly in poetry, and she definitely has a way with words!

Congratulations to this year‟s recipient, Róisín Kavanagh.

MUSIC - Sr. Mary Walshe Memorial Cup for Music

Sr. Mary taught music and choir in the Loreto, Wexford for many years.
When she died in November 2003, it was decided to present the Sr. Mary Walshe Memorial Cup
each year to a student who studied music in Loreto and achieved a very high standard.
The award is to remind us of the great contribution Sr. Mary made to music in the school and in
Wexford.

This year‟s recipient has shown great commitment and dedication to both her music studies and
as a member of the school choir and orchestra during her six years in Loreto.

The Sr. Mary Walshe Memorial Cup was awarded this year to: Orla Sherwood
IRISH - Gradam Roinn na Gaeilge

The Irish Department give these awards to senior cycle students, who have made a great effort
in both improving and perfecting their spoken Irish.
This award hopes to both encourage and reward those who have embraced speaking Irish at all
levels.
Mar a deir an seanfhocal…”Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.”

The awards are as follows:

Shauna Cousins Áine Wright Blánaid Fanning Ironside
Ruth Sinnott Zoe Arthur Gemma Ferris
Kailey Roche Shauna Skelton

SPIRIT OF TRANSITION YEAR AWARD

This award is presented to a student who has immersed herself in all that Transition Year has to
offer.

She has taken part in a wide range of activities and has done so enthusiastically, willingly and
with a constant smile.

So for her enthusiasm, her energy, her positive attitude.
This award went to: Orlaith Prendergast

MODERN LANGUAGES - STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Every year the departments of French, German and Japanese give an award to a student of
Modern Languages.

This award aims to encourage language learning as well as reward students‟ hard work and
enthusiasm.
This year‟s recipient was Emily Breen in fifth year.

Emily is gifted linguistically. She is studying German and French and is a very capable student.

This year she participated in the All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad and qualified for the second
round which was held in Dublin in March 2013.

Congratulations and well done to Emily.

GREEN SCHOOL

This year the Green School Committee gave its award to two members who have made an
outstanding contribution and were very committed to the Green School.

During the year they never failed to have announcements made, check bins, attend meetings,
write minutes and do meter readings.

This year‟s award was presented to Tara Murphy and Muireann Ní Chorcora.

MEITHEAL LEADERS

In gratitude to the Meitheal Leaders for the hard work and enthusiasm they put in this year to
help first years settle into school and to acknowledge the valuable resource that Meitheal is to
our first year students – Loreto shows it‟s appreciation to the Meitheal leaders.

The Meitheal leaders are as follows:

Aisling Berry Sophie Butler Nora Cash Saoirse O‟Keeffe
Alanna Griffin Elsa McDermott Niamh Foley Zoe Zimmerman
Eimear Hore Sinéad Moore Maria Maher Aisling Kavanagh

SILVER GAISCE

We presented certificates to students who completed their Silver Gaisce Awards.

To achieve this award, each student had to complete 4 challenges:

● Personal – learn or improve a personal skill (1 hour a week for 26 weeks)

● Physical – commit to physical exercise (1 hour a week for 26 weeks)

● Community – do voluntary work (1 hour a week for 26 weeks)

● Hike – complete a 50-70 km hike over 3 days and 2 nights.

To complete the above has been quite a challenge for the students and they deserve
congratulations.

They are:

Ciara Daly Niamh Dempsey Niamh Grayson Shauna Nic Aogáin
Elena Owens Niamh Rafter Julie Rossiter Sinéad Rowe
Jennifer Ryan Georgina Sutton Jessica Walsh Shauna Warren
Orla Sherwood

ROTARY LEADERSHIP COMPETITION
We congratulated and made a presentation to Aisling Busher, 5th Year, who won the school
level of the Rotary Leadership Competition.

She went on to win the Wexford final and took part in the South East Regional Final.

The judges commented on the high standard of participants at the school level and how the
future looks bright with such strong leaders among our school community.

ATTENDANCE

We recognised and rewarded good attendance in the school.

In the next school year – 2013-14, during year group assemblies, we will present 107 students
with Certificates of Good Attendance.

These certificates will be presented to students whose cumulative absence for this school year,
up to the 1st of May, 2013 did not exceed 3 days.

Certificates will be presented to 18 sixth years during the coming week.

At prize giving we recognised 33 students that had a full attendance record during this period.

They are:

First Year
Katie Brown Sally Shortle Caoimhe Ní Corcrain
Second Year
Grace Dowd Grace Murphy Aoileann Hourihane
Third Year
Laura Bruen Eimear Buckley Abbie Bursnell Mooney Rachel Cantwell
Anna Collyer Emily Long Shannon Gleeson Hollie Jordan
4th Year
Cáit Sheil
5th Year
Aisling Busher Megan Cullen Louise Foley Laura Haddigan
Kelly Murray Tara O‟Farrell Aisling Reardon Orla Nimmo
6th Year
Zoe Cousins Melanie Delaney Orla Delaney Blánaid Fanning Ironside
Laura Kent Leanne Moore Louise O‟Connor Jennifer Ryan
Shauna Walsh

Jessica Kam, also a special award was presented to Jessica, for never missing a day during her
six years in Loreto, Wexford.
(since we started using the Anseo System to calculate attendance records for prize giving)

SPORT AWARDS

To show our appreciation to the Sports‟ Captains and students who helped to organise different
sports.

For their help and commitment throughout the year, please note the following.
This year is also the inaugural year of awards to a senior and junior player in each sport, who
their coaches have commended for their exceptional dedication and outstanding contribution to
their sport over the year.
Hockey

Senior Captains Marie Claire Morrissey Ruth Bowe
Senior B Captain Orla Sherwood
Minor A Captain Niamh Buckley

Junior Captain Lauren Carty
Junior B Captain Mary Lyons

1st Year A Captain Mary Barrett
1st Year B Captain Sarah Murphy
1st Year C Captain Zoe Jenkins

Outstanding Contribution to Hockey

Junior Award Claire Cullen
Senior Award Orla Sherwood

Football

Senior Captain Niamh Crosbie
Senior Vice-Captains Julie Coakley Shauna Murphy

Under 16 Team
Captain Ellie O‟Connor
Vice-Captain Amy Cardiff

Under 14 Team
Captain Cathy O‟Connor

Outstanding Contribution to Football
Junior Award Clare Barry
Senior Award Niamh O‟Gorman

Senior Football Team presentation
As we already know this was a very successful year for football in the school.
Our under 16s unluckily were beaten by a point against Coláiste Bríd, while despite our under
14 team losing in group stages, our first years went on to win the first year blitz held in Pairc
Gharman last week, which bodes very well for the future.

But the footballing highlight has to go to our seniors. After a lot of tough trainings and matches
over the last two years, for most of the panel, their reward came on 4th of December 2012
when they claimed Loreto, Wexford‟s first Senior ”A” Leinster title in 15 years against Coláiste
Iosagáin by a score line of 1-09 to 0-08 points.

Special mention must go to Julie Coakley who received the player of the match award, thanks in
no small part to her contribution of 6 points on the day.

Despite the team‟s subsequent defeat in the All-Ireland semi-final in March to Athenry of
Galway, nothing can take away from the girls‟ efforts and commitment to the cause and
determination right up until the final seconds of their last game.

The panel of 26 girls were already presented with their Leinster Cup and medals earlier this
year.

The captain Niamh Crosbie was presented with a token of our appreciation for all the effort and
work that they put in.

Camogie

Senior Team
Captain Marie Claire Morrissey
Vice-Captain Áine Wright

Under 16 Team
Captain Emma Walsh
Vice-Captain Sorcha Foley

Under 14 Team
Captain Sarah O‟Connor
Vice-Captain Larah Campbell

Outstanding Contribution to Camogie
Junior Award Róisín Cooney
Senior Award Marie Claire Morrissey

Basketball

Senior Team
Captain Carol Kavanagh
Junior Team
Captain Laura Bruen
Vice-Captain Rebecca Popplewell

Transition Year
For exemplary dedication to coaching:
Karen Rowe Marcella Furlong Georgina Warren Aoife Day

2nd year Team
Captain Lauren Kavanagh

1st Year Team
Captain Clodagh Dee

Outstanding Contribution to Basketball

Junior Award Mary Eviston
Senior Award Marcella Furlong

Athletics

Cross Country
Captain Patrice O‟Gorman

Track and Field
Senior Captain Elena Owens

Equestrian

Captain Karen Rowe

Special mention to:
Karen Rowe, Rachel Rowe, Siadhbh Whitty and Davina Murphy, for coming 3rd in the All Ireland