Loreto Secondary School, Navan

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Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's Lauretánæ Secundaria Schola, Sancte Michael scriptor
Location
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Navan, Co. Meath Republic of Ireland
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Motto	Maria Regina Angelorum. Cruci Dum Spiro Fido (Latin for "Mary, Queen of the Angels. While I live, I believe in the Cross.")
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	1833; 188 years ago (1833)
Area trustee	Loreto Sisters
Principal	Mr. Sean Kelly
Gender	All Girls
Number of students	c.776[1]
Nickname	Loreto Navan
Religious Order	Sisters of Loreto (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Patron	The Most Reverend, Dr. Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath
Website	loretonavan.ie

Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's, is an all-girls secondary school serving the town of Navan, Ireland and the greater Meath catchment area. The school is situated on the banks of the River Boyne, and entry to the school is via Convent Road (walking or driving), or the Boyne Road (walking only). Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's opened in 1833.

Grounds[]

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. The staff numbers approximately 52 which includes two career guidance counsellors, two home school links/pastoral guides, teachers of academic subjects, specialist teachers, and ancillary staff.^{[citation needed]}

Mission statement[]

The school's mission statement reads: "Within a positive environment based on Christian values, and with a strong social justice focus, St. Michael’s students are encouraged to avail of all opportunities to develop to their true creative, academic, personal and spiritual potential."^{[citation needed]}

Curriculum[]

In the early 1980s a decision made by the sisters to focus on justice as a central part of the education of young people led the Navan school to look at the place of social justice in the school curriculum.^{[citation needed]} As a result of this, a special post was created to promote social justice in the school.^{[citation needed]} Initially this involved one teacher but now has developed into a committee involving teachers and students.^{[citation needed]} "Social justice week" is held in March every year.^{[citation needed]} During this week guest speakers are invited into school to highlight issues of poverty and inequality, racism and refugees, human rights and care of the environment. Adi Roche, Founder and Executive Director of Chernobyl Children's Project, gave the opening address at this year's^[when?] Social Justice Week, from 6 March–10 March.^{[citation needed]}

Extra curriculum[]

They provide a variety of sports at both competitive and non-competitive levels. Our teams participate in local, regional and national leagues and have achieved a high measure of success. They include hockey, camogie, Gaelic football, basketball, fitness classes, athletics and soccer.^{[citation needed]}

Notable alumnae[]

• Nina Carberry, jockey^{[citation needed]}

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