Wednesday 24th May saw the Tercentenary Hall transformed into the venue for the First School Sports Day. The hall was full of life, cheering and clapping with over 200 parents spectating in the stand. The gym squad opened proceedings before the pupils marched into the arena behind the flag bearers, who were younger members of…
DetailsOn Tuesday 24th May the Music Department held a workshop for years 5,6 and 7. This was led by Mr Douglas Coombes MBE and his wife Carole Lindsay. Starting off the session, our guests grasped the children’s attention and continued to inspire throughout the whole workshop with plenty of interaction. The children played a range of instruments, followed…
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Monday 23rd May saw the author and journalist Vanessa Altin pay a visit to Loreto Convent School, to speak to pupils about influences for her latest novel, The Pomegranate Tree. Our English teacher Mr Noguera organized the visit for our pupils in years eight and nine, who have been studying the book as part of their English lessons.…
DetailsOn Wednesday 18th May, Loreto Convent participated in the Inter-School cricket competition, with one team in each of the Year 4&5 and Year 6&7 competitions, consisting of mixed teams of boys and girls. Both teams won all their qualifying games to make it through to the final. Unfortunately the Junior team lost by 6 runs…
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The Author and Publicist of The Pomegranate Tree will be in school on Monday 23rd May to talk to our Year 8 and 9 pupils and will be selling signed and dedicated copies of the book which is suitable for readers over the age of 12. ‘This gripping illuminating adventure story for the young-adult market…
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The year five pupils went on a fantastic Geography field trip on Tuesday 26th May. They visited the Parliament, City Hall, The Convent and 6 Convent Place. During their visit they had the pleasure of meeting Lady Davies and were surprised by Mr Picardo turning up to speak to them in the Convent’s new press…
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Over the course of three days, Loreto had eight teams competing across four tournaments, held as part of the Hockey Inter School Competition. This was more than any other school and was due to the high standard of hockey shown by the children in their P.E lessons. All teams showed great skills, team work and…
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