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Primary 6 pupils exploring the Science of Everyday Life with teacher Mrs S. McBroom
Learning to make healthy smoothies with Y11 Home Economics students
In the English Department following a poetry-writing activity with Head of English Mrs C. Little
Enjoying a PE activity with teacher Ms J. Wilson
Pupils try out a Sciences of the Senses activity with assistance from a Y10 student
29/05/2012 LORETO COLLEGE TASTER DAYS FOR PRIMARY SIX PUPILS
Primary Six pupils from seventeen schools enjoyed Taster Mornings at Loreto College Coleraine towards the end of May, exploring a range of activities on offer at this prestigious Voluntary Grammar School.
Pupils from all seventeen schools - Ballyhackett PS, Crossroads PS Kilrea, St Aidan’s PS, St Antony’s PS, St Brigid’s PS, St Canice’s Dungiven, St Colum’s PS Portstewart, St Columba’s PS Kilrea, St John’s PS Coleraine, St Malachy’s PS Coleraine, St Patrick’s PS Loughgiel, St Patrick’s PS Portrush, St Patrick’s PS Rasharkin, St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Balerin, and Termoncanice PS Limavady - enjoyed activities such as team-building games in PE, hands-on sensory development and learning about the application of science to everyday life, poetry writing in the English department, making healthy smoothies in Home Economics and ice-breaker games to explore character in Drama. The pupils also had the opportunity to experience the school canteen, Café Lorette, and to meet Year 10 and Year 11 students from the College, many of whom had attended the same primary schools as the visiting students.
During the morning, Primary teachers and Classroom Assistants also had the opportunity to meet the team of teachers and Senior Leadership Team members taking part in the event. Further Taster Mornings are planned for mid-June for Primary 6 pupils from a number of other local primary schools.
Miss Belinda Toner, Vice Principal at Loreto College, who co-ordinated the Taster Mornings, commented that the events had been a great success and that it had been a great pleasure to welcome so many enthusiastic young pupils to the College. Mr Michael James, Principal of Loreto College, added that he looked forward to welcoming many of these pupils back as Year 8 students in September 2013, continuing the strongly forged traditions of partnership between Loreto College and the many local primary schools.
Pupils from all seventeen schools - Ballyhackett PS, Crossroads PS Kilrea, St Aidan’s PS, St Antony’s PS, St Brigid’s PS, St Canice’s Dungiven, St Colum’s PS Portstewart, St Columba’s PS Kilrea, St John’s PS Coleraine, St Malachy’s PS Coleraine, St Patrick’s PS Loughgiel, St Patrick’s PS Portrush, St Patrick’s PS Rasharkin, St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Balerin, and Termoncanice PS Limavady - enjoyed activities such as team-building games in PE, hands-on sensory development and learning about the application of science to everyday life, poetry writing in the English department, making healthy smoothies in Home Economics and ice-breaker games to explore character in Drama. The pupils also had the opportunity to experience the school canteen, Café Lorette, and to meet Year 10 and Year 11 students from the College, many of whom had attended the same primary schools as the visiting students.
During the morning, Primary teachers and Classroom Assistants also had the opportunity to meet the team of teachers and Senior Leadership Team members taking part in the event. Further Taster Mornings are planned for mid-June for Primary 6 pupils from a number of other local primary schools.
Miss Belinda Toner, Vice Principal at Loreto College, who co-ordinated the Taster Mornings, commented that the events had been a great success and that it had been a great pleasure to welcome so many enthusiastic young pupils to the College. Mr Michael James, Principal of Loreto College, added that he looked forward to welcoming many of these pupils back as Year 8 students in September 2013, continuing the strongly forged traditions of partnership between Loreto College and the many local primary schools.
