Ethos & Values

Loreto Grammar School Altrincham is a Catholic school where sincere and constant efforts are made to live daily in a manner consistent with our mission statement.  Our Mary Ward values of sincerity, freedom, justice, joy, truth, excellence and internationality mean we seek to encourage all our community a freedom of spirit, a sincerity in all our communications, a strong sense of personal integrity, a passion to act with justice in all we do, a discriminating attitude to truth, a cheerful disposition, to strive to become the person God made us to be and be part of an international family.

Our Values

Freedom

We nurture the growth of that 'singular freedom' which enables each person to become their best self. We encourage our students to take charge of their own lives and futures within a learning environment that celebrates diversity and nurtures independence of spirit.

Sincerity

We develop relationships that are marked by a Christ-like respect and compassion and characterised by integrity and sincerity.

Excellence

We are ambitious for our students not just in the context of academic excellence but also in the context of  human possibilities, and as educators we will stretch our hearts as well as our minds. We have an unremitting focus on excellence and set the highest standards of academic and personal achievement.

Truth

Mindful of our Ignatian heritage, we introduce our students to a reflective way of thinking and living and encourage seekers of truth who will also search critically for answers to the great questions of life.

Joy

Our hope is for our schools and colleges to be joyful places where students enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and healthy environment where the unique value of each individual is recognised and celebrated.

Justice

We encourage doers of justice who will stand with those on the margins of life and become responsible global citizens and agents of social change, committed to building a better world. We invite our students to use their gifts and talents to make a difference both locally and globally and to be men and women of courage who will challenge those accepted notions and modes of society which are opposed to the values for which we stand.

Internationality

We are proud to be part of an international network of Loreto schools and colleges and we will play a full part in this network. We will continue to interpret and apply the international guidelines for Loreto Education within the context of England in the early 21st century.

Educating and inspiring – our vision for the future

ChapelReligious Education is an intrinsic part of life at this school, and indeed in all Loreto life.  Whilst in a school such as ours, academia is inherently important, we favour a holistic approach to our pupils.  It is their spiritual dimension that we seek to encourage and enhance because we recognise that these are the young women who will become part of the future of our Church.  They will be the teachers and doctors, the lawyers and scientists who will make their way in the world as Catholic women. 

At the heart of our Institute is a central belief in Christ and it is in him that our personal values are rooted.  It is our duty to draw out of these young people their God-given potential.  We work to inspire and challenge them so that they reflect on their personal faith and develop skills which allow them to think spiritually, ethically and theologically.  We encourage them to be aware of the demands of religious commitment in everyday life.  We help them to recognise the presence of God in themselves and in their lives.

But we realise that this is not always easy.  As Catholics living in a primarily secular utilitarian world, we are only too aware of the shifting sense of identity and sense of purpose to be found in our society.  Students bring all aspects of that world into the RE classroom so that we find ourselves discussing topics such as gay marriage, the unfortunate incidents of racism in football, the discussions which occur about immigration and the multi-cultural society in which we live . Our students come to our lessons searching for answers to their life experiences within a faith context.

As parents I am sure you are acutely aware of the short time we share with our children.  They are God’s gift to us and our influence is for a limited period of time.   We are only too aware of the complexities of living in a world of Facebook, twitter, teenage magazines and the never-ending media pressure to conform to an unrealistic body image. Yet here we excel at Loreto because our vision of education promotes the dignity and freedom of every pupil in our school as created in the image and likeness of God.

There is a focus upon spirituality across the curriculum, I should share with you the approach from all departments to enhance the individual experience of all our students.  To do this we focus upon three questions:

  • Who am I?
  • Who do I want to become?
  • How do I get there?

This final question is crucial to who we are as a school community.

So when your daughters leave our school be assured that they have been enriched personally and intellectually.  They have been inspired and challenged by the person and teaching of Jesus Christ.

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Posted on: 26/09/2023

Loreto Grammar School achieves Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction

Loreto Whale, displayed on our fence next to the tennis courts, made from plastic bottle tops to symbolise the dangers of plastic pollution to marine life. An enormous thank you to our students and staff who have worked very hard to promote eco awareness in our school and undertaken so many eco initiatives allowing us to fly the Eco flag. The Eco Schools board reviewed our application and were pleased to highlight the following:- "Achieving our accreditation demonstrates that you have gone above and beyond to improve your local community and protect our planet, if everyone shared the same passion, determination and dedication we're sure the climate crisis would soon be thing of the past. It is very impressive that you have formed such a large Eco-Committee with fantastic adult member support. It shows that young people in your school are aware of environmental issues and are committed to being active and creating positive change. This knowledge and attitude has provided your school with excellent foundations for the many successes achieved through a whole school approach and the fact that the work of your Eco-Committee is valued and respected amongst staff and pupils alike! We loved reading the quotes provided by members of the Eco-Committee which demonstrate that they are impressive individuals who are passionate about improving their local community and protecting our planet. Your Curriculum Link examples are imaginative, practical and fun, making environmental education accessible and engaging, well done! This is a great way to add context to your Eco-Schools work, it means young people at your school are given the opportunity to learn about important environmental issues and then the chance to work on these issues – a great dual approach. This is a great way to add context to your Eco-Schools work, it means young people at your school are given the opportunity to learn about important environmental issues and then the chance to work on these issues – a great dual approach. It was also wonderful to read you had supplemented your environmental learning with a field trip to the Waste Recycling Plant in Sharston to learn about Waste Management– the day sounded brilliant! We absolutely loved seeing the evidence you provided of your completed sessions and planning, all involved should be incredibly proud of their achievements. You have placed a lot of emphasis on informing as many members of your school community as possible in your Eco- Schools work and this is a strength of your application. You have made significant efforts to involve all pupils and your wider school community, maximising the impacts of your Eco-Schools work and benefitting your local area and our planet. Your greatest successes link clearly to the experience of your pupils. It is great that you were able to greatly improve school-wide efforts with recycling. This is what the best forms of climate action are about – impactful but achievable things that create a positive experience and prompt more action. We love this! Managing and resourcing changes is a common and big challenge to face, especially when actively trying to involve your local community! Your actions have faced this challenge and made brilliant choices to adapt to them. SMART choices and a committed Eco- Committee have overcome any obstacles and you should be proud of your achievements this year. We love your collaborative approach to creating an Eco-Code pledge, this approach has allowed your Eco-Committee to take ownership and create a final code that will be treasured by everyone at your school. Your Eco-Code is a fantastic call to action for all who read it. It’s a great reflection of the ethos your Eco-Committee have created. Overall, this is a terrific application. Everyone at Loreto Grammar School should be proud of the Green Team and the amazing and inspiring work that they’ve delivered this year. You’re more than worthy of your Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction. Congratulations!" This award demonstrates our continuing Eco journey as we strive to live out Pope Francis’ message of “Laudate Si” (praise be to you), the Loreto Sisters seven year action plan (2021-2028) on “Care for our Common Home” and our own school response to climate change. We look forward to 2023-24 with hope and commitment.Read More

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