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  Why BTECs are Valued by Lorettonians

  28 February 2025

  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 […]
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  The Power of Singing: Creating a Happy School Environment

  21 February 2025

  At Loretto Junior School, we love to sing! It’s one of the best things a young person can learn to do- it’s fun, healthy, inexpensive and a surefire way to make you feel cheerful. Singing strengthens our sense of community; it contributes to the happy atmosphere we all cherish and brings lifelong joy to each […]
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  Nature Versus Nurture in Elite Sport: A Biological Perspective

  7 February 2025

  As a human biology enthusiast and self-confessed rugby nut, I have always been intrigued by the debate over nature versus nurture in elite sport. Having recently discussed this with my Upper Sixth A Level biologists, I felt compelled to write this article. The central question revolves around whether genetic predispositions or environmental influences play a […]
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