2022/2023 Prospectus - Loreto College Mullingar
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2022/2023 Prospectus Loreto College Mullingar
Welcome Mission Statement
We warmly welcome you to Loreto College, Mullingar
The mission of Loreto College, Mullingar is to provide a
Loreto College, Mullingar is part of the network of Loreto secondary schools in Ireland. Christian, caring community of learning, which seeks in an
Our Loreto ethos, which fosters the core values of Joy, Freedom, Sincerity, Truth and
Justice, is what distinguishes us from other excellent schools. In 1609, Mary Ward
atmosphere of mutual cooperation, respect and justice, to
founded the first Loreto school and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). She develop the talents and potential of all members.
believed that girls should be educated, and women empowered to become leaders. We at
Loreto College Mullingar strive to realise this vision by nurturing leadership and
providing the skills our girls need to achieve and thrive. Pupils, teachers, parents and
Loreto sisters of the school community learn from and build on the valuable legacy of 140
years of Loreto education in Mullingar.
Guided by our Loreto tradition and mission statement, a myriad of curricular and extra-
curricular activities, develops the spiritual, moral, social, physical and academic potential
of each student. We aim to nurture the various talents of each student to enable them to
grow into happy, confident, and responsible adults with a social conscience. Our mission statement is achieved through:
At Loreto College Mullingar, we pride ourselves on a strong tradition of excellence in
education and our many past pupils have entered the fields of medicine, law, science, An emphasis on the educational development of the
academia, music, the arts, media, and research. Several past pupils have returned to
Loreto College Mullingar to join its dedicated, expert teaching staff. whole person
A recognition and appreciation of the unique
The Board of Management has shown long-term commitment to ongoing professional
development for staff to ensure the provision of a cutting-edge, innovative curriculum for individuality of every member of the community
all our students. The school is constantly building capacity and diversifying to address the An orderly, positive environment, which allows
holistic educational needs of the young women in our care. In an ever-changing society
we strive to be flexible in our approach to the role of our school in the formation of highly quality teaching and learning to take place
skilled, dynamic women, well prepared to take their place in contemporary society. A spirit of collaboration and partnership with parents
Our foundress Mary Ward believed “women in time to come will do much”. We at Loreto and the wider community
College, Mullingar enable this vision. Our Mary Ward Schools compass guides us to live Ongoing professional development of staff
by our core values, remain rooted in our distinguished history and faith, relevant to our
community and the times in which we live and responsive agents of change in the world.
We look forward to you joining us.
Sinéad Lawlor Carmel O’Grady Olivia Callaghan
Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal
Junior Cycle
Loreto College, Mullingar offers a wide range of subjects to Junior Cycle students.
English French Geography Science Art Wellbeing
Irish Spanish History Home Economics Music Information Technology (I.T.)
Maths German Business Religious Education PE CSPE
Choir SPHE
View our Subject Choice Video here
Transition Year
Transition Year (TY) is a one-year programme taken after Junior Cycle and before the two-year Leaving
Certificate programme.
Assessment is carried out on an ongoing basis and can include school-based assessment of projects or
portfolios, oral, aural, practical and written activities.
Students experience a taster programme of our full range of Leaving Certificate subjects. The following
optional modules are also offered:
Alpha Youth Chinese Law
Coding Student Enterprise Photography
3D Printing GAA Future Leaders Yoga
Jewellery Design First Aid Self Defence
Gaisce Driving Lessons TY Musical
Development Horticulture Work
Education Experience
Senior Cycle
Loreto College, Mullingar offers a wide range of subjects to Senior Cycle students.
Core Business Humanities Science Languages Additional
English Business Geography Biology French LCVP
Irish Accounting History Chemistry Spanish Choir
Maths Economics Music Physics German Development
Art Agricultural Science Mandarin Education
Physical Education Home Economics (Chinese)
Religion Applied Maths
View our Subject Choice Booklet here
Extra-Curricular
Students in Loreto College are encouraged to participate in the many extra-curricular
activities that we offer. Some of the activites we offer include:
Basketball Hockey Art Club
Camogie Tennis Language Club
Tag Rugby Spikeball Creative Writing Club
Walking Club Public Speaking Homework Club
Athletics Trad Group Young Economist of the Year
Badminton Ukelele Group SciFest
Equestrian Orchestra BT Young Scientist
Swimming Choir Cycle Against Suicide
Student Support
In Loreto College, Mullingar, our goal is to ensure every student receives a holistic education
that nurtures their talents, interests, welfare and educational development. Pastoral Care is a
priority here at Loreto College, Mullingar. Student support comes in many shapes and forms as
outlined below.
Form Teacher & Year Heads Big Sister, Little Sister
In First Year, students are placed in a The Big Sister, Little Sister
base class with a dedicated form teacher programme is a huge part of first
who they will meet officially once per year in Loreto College, Mullingar and
week and is available for any pastoral is supported in Ireland by Foroige.
issues which may arise. The form Each participating first year (Little
teacher also regularly checks in on Sister) is assigned a 5th year student
students as they deem necessary. (Big Sister) with whom they develop a
Students will have regular assemblies mentoring relationship.
with their year head.
Chaplaincy Guidance Team
Our school chaplain Sr. Anna McAullife Our school has two full time guidance
provides guidance and a listening ear counsellors who can provide each
to students when needed, particularly student with educational guidance,
in times of bereavement or illness. career guidance and personal
Sr. Anna plays a central role in the counselling. Our goal is to ensure the
organisation of our religious events social, educational and vocational
and services. development of each student.
Student Leadership - Student Voice
Student Leadership and student voice is at the core of daily life in Loreto College, Mullingar.
Students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in school life by involving themselves in
the many initiatives that develop their leadership skills. This will not only help them during
their time in Loreto but throughout their lives.
Student Council Head Girl Team Senior Prefects
Some of the other student leadership opportunities that we provide include:
Class Prefects
Health Promoting Schools Team
Digital Leaders
Big Sister Little Sister
Public Relations Team
School Events
Throughout the school year, we run themed weeks in which different events are organised by
our student leaders and their teachers.
Some sample weeks/events include:
Maths Week Safer Internet Day Loreto Lip Sync Battles
Science Week World Book Day Sponsored Walks
International Languages Week Market Day Bake Sales
Seachtain na Gaeilge Coffee Mornings National Fitness Day
Mental Health Awareness Week Sports Day Random Act of Kindness Day
Loreto's Got Talent
School Tours
Each year students are given the opportunity to go on a variety of school tours both in
Ireland and abroad. Some trips include:
Science Tour to London Hockey Trip to Barcelona
French Trip to Paris German Exchange Trip
Music Trip to London Geography Trip to Clare
Irish Trip to Achill Spanish Trip to Madrid
plus much much more!Important Links
Click here to access our 1st
Year Subject Choice video
Click here to view our "Love truth, seek knowledge, not for knowledge,
but for the end it brings you to, which is God.
"Virtual Open Night" Then you will be happy, and able to profit yourself
and others"
Mary Ward, 1645 - Foundress, Loreto Order
Click here to access our
letter to 6th Class parents
Click here to access our FAQ
document about 1st Year
Click here to access our Loreto College,
Harbour Road,
Senior Cycle subject Mullingar,
Co Westmeath
choice booklet N91PX98
Telephone: 0449342055
Email: info@loretomullingar.com
Website: www.loretocollegemullingar.comYou can also read
