Loreto Preparatory School, founded in 1909, is one of many Loreto schools built on the foundations laid by Mary Ward, foundress of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, according to the vision of St Ignatius of Loyola. This modern, purpose built school (1971) stands in pleasant grounds providing a natural resource for environmental studies.
We are a registered charity offering an all-round education by a well-qualified staff, emphasising particularly academic excellence and good manners. Religious education and moral training are central to our teaching which is based on the principles of the Gospel. Music plays an important part in the life of the school. All aspects of class music are taught by a specialist, there is a school orchestra and private individual lessons are available in most instruments. The children's dramatic ability and interest are developed through class lessons, theatre visits and regular productions.
Gymnastics, swimming, netball and athletics, taught by a PE specialist, rate high in our physical education programme and the school participates fully in local and national competitions. Each classroom has a computer and printer in addition to generally sited computers and CD-Rom. French is offered as an extra-curricular activity.
Loreto's concern is for each child as an individual trying to ensure that each reaches his or her full potential. The children, in their turn, are encouraged to care for others. There is special emphasis on Third World awareness.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment with the Secretary. Admission to the school at 4+ is usually by interview and Entrance Test for those wishing to join the school at 7+.
