Loreto Education Centre
Springfield Park, Foxrock, Dublin 18
28th March 2025

Dear Parent/Guardian,

As part of the process of recruiting a suitable candidate for the position of Principal in Loreto College Foxrock, the Loreto Education Trust is engaging in a consultation process with the Board of Management, staff members, students and parents.

In order to provide us with an understanding of the profile of the newly appointed Principal, required to lead the school into the future, we invite you to answer the questions in the attached survey.

The survey consists of 5 questions and should take no longer than 10 minutes. All information is completely private and confidential and will not be shared outside of the selection committee process.

We would appreciate it if you could complete the survey on or before Friday, 4th April 2025.

Click here for Consultation Survey – Principal Foxrock:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrincipalFoxrock

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Peter Macnamara
CEO
Loreto Education Trust

Dear Parents and Guardians

I wish to inform you of my intention to retire at the end of this academic year.  It has been a great privilege and an honour to have been Principal of the school since 2012.  Loreto College Foxrock is a wonderful school with a great community spirit.  

I will be in touch again before the end of the year but for today, I wish to thank you for your ongoing support which has enabled the school and the students to flourish.

Is mise le meas

Bernadette Prendiville

Well done to Elaine Zhang in TY on winning Gold in the 100m Butterfly and Bronze in 100m Backstroke at a recent schools swimming gala.  Elaine has also been selected for the National Swimming Team (14-18 year olds).  Elaine represented Ireland at a recent International Competition in Lisbon.

Best of Luck to Elaine who will represent Loreto Foxrock at the All Ireland Schools Gala. We will be rooting for you on 23rd March.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

We would like to remind all those entering and exiting the school premises to be mindful of other road users, including local residents and pedestrians.

We have received concerns from residents regarding incidents where vehicles exiting the school have blocked access to neighbouring properties.

In particular, we ask that parents and drivers:

• Adhere to road markings, especially yellow box junctions, to avoid obstructing access.
• Drive with caution when exiting the school, being aware of pedestrians and vehicles turning into nearby complexes.
• Be patient and considerate, especially during busy times when traffic is heavy.

Ensuring the safety and accessibility of all road users is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate your cooperation in being mindful of others.

Thank you for your support in keeping the area around the school safe for everyone.

Bi Cinnealta Planning Day for Staff (Department of Education Training Day)

School will finish at 12:15

The remaining tickets for the TY Musical will be sold in reception on Thursday & Friday 

Please note Friday is sold out 

Dear Parents/Guardians

The 2nd Year History Trip to Johnstown Castle will be taking place on Monday 10th March.

Students must be in school in the canteen by 8:00 am sharp for roll call.

We will be taking private FCD Coaches to Johnstown Castle and back to Foxrock by 4pm.

Students should wear their school tracksuits and rain coats.

Students should bring a packed lunch and water.

Students should wear appropriate runners or trainers for walking and perhaps bring a spare pair of runners and dry socks. 

Students should bring with them any personal medication that they may require and inform teachers of any additional needs. 

The students will be supervised at all times by their history teachers.

Mobile phones are only permitted for emergencies and should be otherwise switched off for the duration of the trip.

Looking forward to the day out.

The History Department 

Our information meeting for 3rd Year parents/guardians regarding Transition Year2025/2026 will take place this evening 6th March in the School Concert Hall at 7:00pm.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We wish to inform you that the Transition Year Learning Advice Meeting (Parent-Teacher Meeting) has been rescheduled to Thursday, 13th February.

The options for this meeting are still open, and you can amend your preferences if needed by visiting https://ptmorg.com/parentlogin.php. Your login details were included in an email sent from <9>cconnor@loretofoxrock.ie on 27th January.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We wish to inform you that the school will be closed to all students on Tuesday, 4th February, except for 6th year students to allow staff to attend the funeral of their colleague.

6th Year students sitting their mock exams should attend as scheduled.

We appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time.