http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/ en mrmcbreen@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-22T13:07:00+00:00 If you wish to book tickets for this event please use the following booking form. Telephone: (01) 2718900 Fax: (01) 2803306 Website: http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/event_booking_form/ The Inaugural Lunch for Past Pupils takes on Saturday November the 27th in the Royal Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. Tables of 10:  €500 (€50 per ticket) . Places are very limited for this years event. » Please book through the School Office in September. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/inaugural_launch/ Congratulations to Emily Lyon on her appointment as Head Girl for 2010/2011 and to Niamh Kelly and Beth O’Hare on their appointments as Deputy Head Girls. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_emily_lyon_on_her_appointment_as_head_girl_for_2010_2011/ The Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland launch the competition for the design of our new Sports Hall on July 20th.  The application process is explained on their website. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/the_riai_launch_the_competition_for_the_design_of_our_new_sports_hall/ Well done to Ms Coyne, Ruth Byrne, Ellen O’Carroll, Kate Linnane, Sarah Dunne, Rosa Fayne, Emily Rice, Aoife Gallinagh, Genevieve Brindley and Sarah McDonagh who completed the Women’s Mini Marathon in under 1 hour and 7 minutes.  The girls were collecting for the Down Syndrome Association of Ireland. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/well_done_to_the_group_of_5th_years_and_ms_coyne_who_completed_the_womens_m/ Congratulations to Ellie Hartnett, Niamh Kearney and Ciara McKenna who participated in the All Ireland Athletics Championships last weekend. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_ellie_hartnett_niamh_kearney_and_ciara_mckenna/ Click HERE to view the Book Lists for 2010-2011 http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/book_lists_2010_2011/ Best wishes to all the Junior and Leaving Certificate students in their forthcoming exams. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/best_wishes_to_all_the_junior_and_leaving_certificate_students_in_their_for/ Congratulations to Jesse McCormick (4th Year) on receiving Highly Commended in the Tipperary Institute Animation Competition. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_jesse_mccormick_4th_year/ Uniformity will sell uniforms/sports gear on Saturday May 29th from 10am to 4pm in Cois Fharraige. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/uniformity_will_sell_uniforms_sports_gear_on_saturday_may_29th_from_10am_to/ TY Graduation on Monday 31st May at 7.45 p.m. in the Concert Hall. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/ty_graduation_on_monday_31st_may_at_745_pm_in_the_concert_hall/ 6th Year Graduation Mass at 7.30 p.m. in Dalkey Parish Church on Monday 24th May. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/6th_year_graduation_mass_at_730_pm_in_dalkey_parish_church_on_monday_24th_m/ “Spirit Day” on Friday 21st May – a combination of fun events and sports organised by the Student Council for students and staff. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/spirit_day_on_friday_21st_may/ Open Afternoon on Tuesday April 27th.  School as usual for all students. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/open_afternoon_on_tuesday_april_27th_school_as_usual_for_all_students/ Congratulations to the Examinations students on completion of their orals/practicals over the last two weeks. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_the_examinations_students_on_completion_of_their_orals_p/ Congratulations to the Athletics team who won 7 medals at the Loreto All Ireland Athletic Championships.  Loreto Abbey Dalkey came 4th overall. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_the_athletics_team/ Garda Gerry Dunne, Drugs Squad, is addressing 3rd Years and 5th Years this week on Substance Use. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/garda_gerry_dunne_drugs_squad_is_addressing_3rd_years_and_5th_years_this_we/ OPEN DAY (For those considering entry in September 2012) Tuesday 27th April 2010 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/open_day_for_those_considering_entry_in_september_2012_tuesday_27th_april_2/ The DES Inspectors’ Reports on German and Physics are now available on the Department website – http://www.education.ie. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/the_des_inspectors_reports_on_german_and_physics_are_now_available_on_the_d/ Congratulations to Emily Noctor, Meg O’Riordan, Anna Rice and Kate Mooney on winning a Development Education competition organised by Respond.  They will visit two projects in South Africa with Ms Gallagher over Easter.  Our thanks to all the students and parents who supported the Team Quiz in aid of the venture and to Mr. Hughes who acted as M.C. for the evening. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_emily_noctor_meg_oriordan_anna_rice_and_kate_mooney/ Congratulations to our Senior and Cadette Basketball teams on their victories in the Loreto and South Dublin League Finals recently. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_our_senior_and_cadette_basketball_teams/ Well done to the Senior Athletics team who are through to the All Ireland Finals in Cork. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/well_done_to_the_senior_athletics_team_who_are_through_to_the_all_ireland_f/ Well done to the Senior A Hockey team who were narrowly defeated in the Leinster Plate competition by High School. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/well_done_to_the_senior_a_hockey_team_who_were_narrowly_defeated_in_the_lei/ Fifth Years attended a very enjoyable retreat weekend in Glendasan.  Our thanks to the R.E. team for their organisation. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/fifth_years_attended_a_very_enjoyable_retreat_weekend_in_glendasan/ Congratulations to Lyndsey O’Donnell who was a National Finalist in the Doodle4Google art competition. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_lyndsey_odonnell_who_was_a_national_finalist_in_the_dood/ Well done to the German Debating team.  They were narrowly defeated by Colaiste Eoin/Colaiste Iosagáin.  Cara Ellard was awarded Best Speaker. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/well_done_to_the_german_debating_team/ There will be a charity table quiz at 8pm on Thursday 25th February in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney to help fundraise for four Transition Year students who are travelling to South Africa during Easter.  Admission is €10 per person with prizes for first, seconds and third place as well as spot prizes throughout the evening.  The four Transition Year students Kate Mooney, Emily Noctor, Meg O’Riordan and Anna Rice recently won a national competition run by the non-profit housing organisation Respond! for their design of a youth centre to form part of Respond’s housing developments in rural communities in Kokstad, South Africa. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/charity_table_quiz_8pm_thursday_25th_february_fitzpatrick_castle_hotel_kill/ Congratulations to Kate Mooney, Emily Noctor, Meg O’Riordan and Anna Rice on winning a national competition run by the non-profit housing organisation Respond!  The girls designed a youth centre to form part of Respond’s housing developments in rural communities in Kokstad, South Africa.  They are now currently fundraising to travel to South Africa during the Easter holidays and will be accompanied by Ms. Gallagher and staff from Respond! http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_kate_mooney_emily_noctor_meg_oriordan_and_anna_rice/ The Loreto Past Pupil’s Union will be holding a lunch in the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire on Saturday 20th February 2010. For more information and to acess the booking from click HERE. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/loreto_past_pupils_union_lunch_saturday_20th_february_2010/ We are pleased to announce that we now have a New Parents Association Section on this website.  Please click here to access our new pages where you can communicate with the Parents Association, make suggestions, access useful resources and give feedback. http://www.loreto.acumenconsulting.ie Useful Documents PA_Constitution.doc PAC_without_contact_details.doc Parents Association Data Consent Form http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/we_are_pleased_to_announce_that_we_now_have_a_new_parents_association_secti/ Congratulations to the Student Council for organising the “Dalkey’s Got Talent” show prior to Christmas.  They raised €3,835.51 for Loreto Missionary projects.  The Folk Group collected €2,600 during the Annual Carol singing in Grafton Street in December. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_the_student_council_for_organising_dalkeys_got_talent_pr/ Loreto Abbey will reopen on Tuesday 12th January at 8:55am.  The 2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting scheduled for Friday 15th January will now be postponed until early February. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/loreto_abbey_will_reopen_on_tuesday_12th_january_at_855am/ Christmas Holidays – Tuesday December 22nd. School re-opens on Thursday January 7th 2010. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/christmas_holidays/ “Dalkey’s Got Talent” on Monday December 21st (4.00-6.00 p.m.) http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/dalkeys_got_talent_on_monday_december_21st_400_600_pm/ Carol Service on Thursday December 17th at 2.15 in Dalkey Parish Church. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/carol_service_on_thursday_december_17th_at_215_in_dalkey_parish_church/ 5th Year Parent Teacher meeting on Wednesday December 16th (13.10-15.10).  Class finishes for all years at 12.30 p.m. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/5th_year_parent_teacher_meeting_on_wednesday_december_16th_1310_1510/ Swine flu vaccination for all years will take place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December.  Information and consent forms were circulated in school and must be presented before vaccination can take place. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/swine_flu_vaccination_for_all_years_will_take_place_on_tuesday_15th_and_wed/ There will be a one-day strike on Tuesday next, November 24th, called by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Please click HERE for full details. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/details_on_one_day_strike_tuesday_november_24th/ As Arnotts will cease to supply Loreto Abbey Dalkey’s uniform at the end of this academic year, they are offering a 50% discount on all stock items of the uniform from Monday 23rd November.  This offer is only available while stocks last.  You can avail of this offer through their website on http://www.arnotts.ie.  http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/50_discount_on_school_uniforms_in_arnotts/ LORETO PAST PUPILS’ UNION CHRISTMAS LUNCH In THE SHELBOURNE HOTEL Saturday 5th December 2009 12.00 for 1.00 p.m. Cost €60 which includes a pre-lunch reception at 12.00 Contact Loreto Past Pupils’ Central Office, 77 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, by Monday 23rd November. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/loreto_past_pupils_union_christmas_lunch/ The Parent-Teacher meeting for 3rd Year will take place on Tuesday 17th November 2009, from 13.10 to 15.50.  Click HERE for full details about the 3rd Year Parent-Teacher Meeting. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/3rd_year_parent_teacher_meeting_tuesday_17th_november/ Many Thanks to all those who made ‘Friendship Week’ such a success.  ‘Random Acts of Kindness’, the lunchtime sing-a-long, the morning thought for the day and the friendship posters all contributed to our focus on the realtionships within our school community. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/many_thanks_to_all_those_involved_in_friendship_week/ A film crew working on a documentary about Mary Ward visited the school and took footage of the students at work.  Our thanks to all for their co-operation. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/film_crew_working_on_mary_ward_documentary_visits_the_school/ Congratulations to the 6th years for organising such an enjoyable Halloween party for the 1st Years on Thursday. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_the_6th_years_on_the_1st_year_halloween_party/ Congratulations to Clara Deeney, Rebecca Keating and Ruth Keating.  They won the National Prize in the Development Youth Project 2009 competition organised by the European Commision for Development and Humanitarian Aid.  The presentation took place in Stockholm.  Thank you to Ms. Boland for her work with the girls on this project. Click HERE to view their video on Gender and Inequality in Africa http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_clara_deeney_rebecca_keating_and_ruth_keating/ The Basketball teams continue to gain national prominence.  Congratulations to the Senior team and Mr. Cahill on their victory over St. Patrick’s in Gungannon.  Well done to the Cadette team who were defeated by Coláiste Iosagáin in the All Ireland Schools U16A cup quarter final. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/basketball_teams_continue_to_gain_national_prominence/ We wish the Senior A Hockey team an enjoyable tour of Belgium over the mid-term break.  Thank you to Ms. Coyne and the coaches involved for organising such a trip. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/senior_a_hockey_team_tour_of_belgium/ Clara Deeney representing Rebecca and Ruth Keating will attend an Awards Ceremony in Stockholm on October 21st.  The girls submitted a video on Gender and Racism for a European Competition and are one of two groups representing Ireland.  We wish them every success. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/clara_deeney_will_attend_an_awards_ceremony_in_stockholm/ As part of the “Cool Schools” anti-bullying programme, Friendship Week will take place from 19th – 23rd October.  A variety of events will take place during the week to foster good relations within the school community. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/friendship_week_will_take_place_from_19th_23rd_october/ Maths Week will take place from 12th – 16th October.  A range of activities will take place at lunchtime for all years. Monday – Maths Bingo Competition Tuesday – Egyptian Mathematics Wednesday – Maths Treasure Hunt Thursday – Fibonacci and Maths in Nature Friday – The Big Big Maths Quiz In addition, two Maths Puzzles will be posted around the school each day.  Students will have the opportunity to solve the problems at break times. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/maths_week_will_take_place_from_12th_16th_october/ Ms McCance, Mr. O’Boyle and the Senior History classes visited Belfast for a historical tour of the city on Saturday 10th October.  The tour is linked with the documents sections of the Leaving Certificate History Course. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/senior_history_class_tour_to_belfast/ Congratulations to Kate Lloyd on her selection for the Irish Under 16 Hockey Team. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_kate_lloyd/ The European Commissioner for Development and Human Rights will be awarding the Department Youth Prize in Stockholm to one representative group from each country in Europe.  Ruth Keating, Rebecca Keating and Clara Deeney are one of two Irish finalists for their short film on gender equality in Africa.  There were 1200 entries from Ireland.  The winning finalist from each country will travel to Africa to view development projects in December. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/ruth_keating_rebecca_keating_and_clara_deeney_human_rights_film_award/ Niamh Kearney (5th Year) has been selected to represent Ireland in soccer (under 19) in the European qualifier competition in Croatia.  She has also represented Ireland at the World Mountain Running championships recently. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/niamh_kearney_under_19_ireland_soccer_and_mountain_running/ Caoimhe Looby (6th Year) was highly commended in the McWilliams Young Science Writers’ Competition. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/caoimhe_looby_young_science_writers_competition/ “Horizons” – a creative writing anthology was launched recently by Enda Wyley (past pupil and poet).  The book is a cross-curricular project and is available from any student for €8.00. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/launch_of_horizons/ Ruth Keating and Rebecca Keating participated in a project to mark the election of President Obama last term.  Both entries were accepted for publication in a new book promoted by ‘Concern’ highlighting Development Education issues.  http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/ruth_and_rebecca_keating_president_obama_project/ Reminder:  The Annual General Meeting of the Parents’ Association will take place on Monday October 5th at 7.45 p.m. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/agm_of_the_parents_association/ Congratulations to Susie O’Connor, recently appointed as Head Girl for 2009/2010 and to Rachel Kevany and Niamh Sherry on their appointment as Deputy Head Girls. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/congratulations_to_susie_oconnor/ Very professional site. Clean look and feel. All up-to-date content and newsletter. The Loreto Abbey Dalkey received a Scoillnet Star of the Week for its very clear presentation and up to date website content. The site has a clean look and feel that is maintained constantly. http://www.loretoabbeydalkey.com/index.php/News/new_loreto_gallery/