UK Chess Championships

On Saturday 11th March, three teams of enthusiastic Loreto chess players participated in the National Primary School’s U11’s Chess Team Championships at St Bernard’s Middle School.  Amongst the three teams were two development teams that consisted of players new to chess, developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of game play.  Some of our year 7 pupils…

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World Book Day

Local Author reads to Loreto Pupils What an exciting day in the Loreto Convent Calendar.  In early January the preparation began when posters were displayed in the school.  Our younger pupils were asked to draw a picture of their favourite book to commemorate the 20th anniversary of “World Book Day” and the 100th anniversary since…

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Victorian Day

On Friday the 24th our year 6 children took part in Victorian Day. Top hats, chimney sweeps, fancy dresses and patched up trousers filled up the playground at the start of the day. After prayers in chapel the children were taken back in time to a Victorian classroom run by a very strict and scary…

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Remembering Mary Ward

This week, pupils at Loreto Convent School have been learning about and remembering Mary Ward. Mary Ward’s founding vision was to respond to God’s call for active engagement in the Church and the world. She was a woman of prayer, perseverance, courage and hope. Mary Ward’s birth date is 23rd January: Loreto Schools and IBVM…

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Swimming GALA

Loreto Convent’s annual Swimming Gala was once again a great success. With children from Year 4 – Year 7 taking part in a variety of races, it was a great way to start the term, full of excitement and great team spirit. The event began with the traditional Inter-School Swimming Relay, which saw teams from…

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