Loreto Secondary School, Navan

Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's, is an all-girls secondary school in the town of Navan, County Meath in Ireland. The school, which opened in 1833, is situated on the banks of the River Boyne on Convent Road. The Loreto Sisters St. Michael's Convent adjoins the main and oldest part of the school, with a day-care centre for the elderly situated at the side. There are approximately 52 staff members, including teachers, two career guidance counsellors and ancillary staff. As of 2020, there were 806 students enrolled.[1]

Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's
Lauretánæ Secundaria Schola, Sancte Michael scriptor
Location
Navan, County Meath

Republic of Ireland
Information
MottoMaria Regina Angelorum. Cruci Dum Spiro Fido
(Latin for "Mary, Queen of the Angels. While I live, I believe in the Cross.")
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1833 (1833)
Area trusteeLoreto Education Trust
PrincipalSean Kelly
GenderAll girls
Enrollment806[1] (2020)
NicknameLoreto Navan
Religious OrderSisters of Loreto
(Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
PatronDr. Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath
Websiteloretonavan.ie

Extra curriculum

The school has run a "social justice week" in March of every year. During this week, guest speakers sometimes have been invited to discuss issues of poverty and inequality, racism and refugees, human rights and care of the environment. Adi Roche, of the Chernobyl Children's Project, gave an opening address at one of the school's social justice weeks.

The school has also provided a variety of sports, and its teams participate in local, regional and national leagues. Sports have included hockey, camogie, Gaelic football, basketball, fitness classes, athletics and soccer.

Notable alumnae

References
  1. "Whole School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning Report - Loreto Secondary School". gov.ie. Department of Education. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2021. Loreto Secondary School, St Michael's, Navan is a voluntary Catholic secondary school under the trusteeship of the Loreto Education Trust. The school has a current enrolment of 806 girls

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