Mission Statement

Mission Statement & Ethos

In 2023, following a process of consultation with staff, students, parents and the Loreto Education Trust, our Mission Statement was revised and a visual representation was created by our talented past pupil Abigail Connell (Class of 2023). The Loreto Crest is prominent in the right hand corner representing our Loreto heritage – The Cross – the emblem of salvation, The Heart of Jesus, which symbolises His love for us, the pierced Heart of Mary – which depicts her courage for us and the Anchor – the symbol of hope, stability, strength and safety. Furthermore the sturdy tree trunk in the image represents all the mature trees that line our beautiful avenue as one approaches the school and also the “rootedness” of our St Michael’s community in our traditions and Loreto heritage, the longevity of this community while the green leaves represent that there is always room for growth i.e. the personal growth, development and fulfillment of the potential of every St Michael’s student.

Mission Statement

In 2023, following a process of consultation with staff, students, parents and the Loreto Education Trust, our Mission Statement was revised and a visual representation was created by our talented past pupil Abigail Connell (Class of 2023).
The Loreto Crest is prominent in the right hand corner representing our Loreto heritage – The Cross – the emblem of salvation, The Heart of Jesus, which symbolises His love for us, the pierced Heart of Mary – which depicts her courage for us and the Anchor – the symbol of hope, stability, strength and safety.
Furthermore the sturdy tree trunk in the image represents all the mature trees that line our beautiful avenue as one approaches the school and also the “rootedness” of our St Michael’s community in our traditions and Loreto heritage, the longevity of this community while the green leaves represent that there is always room for growth i.e. the personal growth, development and fulfillment of the potential of every St Michael’s student.

Our Vision

Philosophy of Education

As a Catholic school we endeavour to be an educational community where:

The Loreto Values of justice, freedom, truth, sincerity and joy are lived,
We are all accepted,
We all belong,
Shared leadership comes with shared responsibility,
Critical thinking, Restorative Practice, digital and social-awareness are fundamental,
Being responsive to, and reflective of, a modern world are important,
We are respectful of our traditions,
Global citizenship, interconnectedness and creativity are celebrated,
Staff, students, parents, past-pupils, and management co-operate for the common good.

Our practice and philosophy as a faith school is captured in our Loreto “Continuing the Journey” the “Loreto Kolkata Guidelines” and the Mary Ward Compass.

Our Community

Loreto Secondary School, St Michael’s is part of the wider Navan and County Meath community. We try to develop and sustain links with local parish, groups, and businesses.

Our students are at the centre of our School Community. We enrol students aged 12 – 18 from approximately twenty-two Primary Schools in a wide area of County Meath.

The staff numbers 52 which includes 2 Career Guidance Counsellors, Pastoral Guides, teachers of academic subjects, specialist teachers, and ancillary staff. We also have the services of a Counsellor/Psychotherapist to help students who experience personal difficulties.

Our Office personnel are also a very important part of the school community and they provide a friendly, and professional service.

The Parents’ Association is long established and membership includes all parents/guardians of students in St Michael’s, and the Principal of the school. An elected Parents’ Association is very active and involved in the school each year.

The school is managed by a Board of Management on a three-year appointment basis. Parents and Staff elect members to the Board and the Trustees also appoint members.

Trusteeship of the school is in the hands of the Loreto Education Trust Board.