Pupils in Years 8-10 study a vibrant, varied curriculum providing as wide an experience as possible. In their form class groups, the pupils study the following subjects every week, with lesson totals based on a typical Year 8 timetable:
English (5 periods per week)
Mathematics (5 periods per week)
Science (5 periods per week)
Religious Education (6 periods per week)
Geography (3 periods per week)
History (3 periods per week)
ICT (2 periods per week)
Physical Education (2 periods per week)
The pupils also choose two languages from:
French (3 periods per week)
Irish (3 periods per week)
Spanish (3 periods per week)
In smaller groups (maximum class size of 20), the pupils also study:
Art & Design
Drama
Home Economics
Music
Technology
In addition to this, one period per week in Year 8 is spent in the School Library. Year 8 pupils have the opportunity to go swimming (Coleraine Leisure Centre) once a fortnight. All Y8-10 pupils have a Form Period each week, a Learning for Life and Work period each week and gather together as a form class every morning for Registration or Assembly.
Pupils entering Year 8 are assessed using GL’s Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) to allow for appropriate arrangements for banding, and setting in certain subject areas.
Along with Cross Curricular Skills, Communication, Application of Number and ICT, Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities will be incorporated into subject areas.
YEAR 10 LORETO JUNIOR CERTIFICATE AWARDEES 2023
This certificate is awarded to Yr10 pupils in recognition of their academic performance, application and diligence.
The Generosity and Commitment Award presented to Erin O’Reilly year 10.
Pictured with her are Vice Principals - Mrs S. McCarry and Mrs F. Pepin.
Year 10 Award for Participation in School Life - Noah McCann year 10.
He is pictured with Mrs K. Brolly Head of Year 10 and Mrs F. Pepin Vice Principal
Perseverance Award presented to Maya Dysart - year 10
Pictured with her are Vice Principals - Mrs S. McCarry and Mrs F. Pepin