9. Inclusion of Students of Other Faiths

It is because the Loreto tradition has such great respect for and places such great importance on, the personal journey of the students that the allocated time for Religious Education is not a study / 'free' class.

Should you wish to withdraw your daughter from Religious Education class, please note that the allocated time on the timetable for Religious Education, in accordance with JMB / AMCSS guidelines, April 2010, should be used by students of other faiths to study something relating to their own religious traditions, e.g. sacred texts, or if a student is a Humanist or non-believer, relevant literature or philosophical texts should be read during this time.

The school appreciates your support of our ethos in this matter.

10. Pastoral Counsellor

The Pastoral Counsellor works closely with incoming first years in September.  A liturgy is organised for each first year group, where they remember the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that they received at Confirmation.

The Pastoral Counsellor meets students on an individual basis throughout the year.  She sees any student who may be troubled, bereaved or having difficulties.  These meetings are by appointment with the agreement of the class teacher.

Together with the R.E. team she helps in the preparations for the various Masses throughout the school year.

The Pastoral Counsellor is a member of the Crisis Response Team in the school.