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Discover five benefits of boarding school, from academic success to personal growth, and why it might be the right choice for your child.

Unlike a typical classroom, entrepreneurship education has no heavily bound books or statistical graphs lining the walls. Instead, you’ll likely find Post-it notes, flip chart paper, laptops, and - with the help of marshmallows and spaghetti sticks, as well as real-life experiences - an abundance of creativity, innovation, and inspiration. But what exactly is entrepreneurship education, and why is it important for Lorettonians?

Life often feels pretty joyless – there, I’ve said it! The daily grind of routine driven tasks, whether that be those imposed on us by parents, teachers and bosses, or those of our own making; they can get us down and feel monotonous and mundane.    My daily grind is often exacerbated by the ticking clock; […]

All schools aspire to develop 21st-century skills in their students which prepare them for the real world once they graduate, and leadership is always at the heart of this. Whether a Head Boy or Girl, a prefect, a sports team captain or Head of House, each role provides a crucial platform for self-reflection, personal growth and the development of decision-making skills.

It’s no secret that Loretto’s staff body is comprised of exceptional individuals. Last September, Year Three teacher, Mr Jack Jackman, released his debut novel Maisie vs Antarctica.  The action-packed novel follows Maisie and her boring dad, as they embark on an adventure to Antarctica. Maisie notices that strange goings-on happen round her dad, and she […]

Over the past eight years, Loretto has offered a small number of BTEC qualifications alongside our wide offering of A Level subjects. Our rationale for doing so came from positive experiences with BTEC qualifications at schools in England, and a recognition that they offer a genuine alternative to A Levels in terms of the assessment […]