Loreto Secondary School, Navan Explained

Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's
Latin Name:Lauretánæ Secundaria Schola, Sancte Michael scriptor
Nickname:Loreto Navan
Motto:Maria Regina Angelorum. Cruci Dum Spiro Fido
Motto Translation:Latin for "Mary, Queen of the Angels. While I live, I believe in the Cross."
Location:Navan, County Meath
Country:Republic of Ireland
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Trustee:Loreto Education Trust
Enrollment:806[1]
Enrollment As Of:2020
Principal:Sean Kelly
Gender:All girls
Free Label:Religious Order
Free Text:Sisters of Loreto
(Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Free Label1:Patron
Free Text1:Dr. Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whole School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning Report - Loreto Secondary School . Department of Education . gov.ie . 15 January 2020 . 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 .
  2. Web site: Nina hoping she can turn out to be a racing cert. 23 December 2005. Irish Independent.
  3. Web site: Leinster Schools Athletics Champions 1924-2020. 17 June 2024. Athletics Ireland.