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Your Space – take a look!

Whilst most of the Sixth Form lessons take place in the main schools' specialist department classrooms, there are many designated areas which are reserved for Sixth Form student use only. Below is an insight into some of these areas:

The Library: Loreto benefits from a vast array of wonderful resources and nowhere is this more evident than the Library. Situated in the beautiful old Chapel, the Library provides a calm, welcoming atmosphere in which to study. The Library has is separated into “zones of learning”. A reading/ relaxation area has been installed in the main entrance. A separate silent study zone with seating for up to 60 students is available upstairs. There are also several study spaces in the main body of the Library together with a small “chill-out” zone encompassing bean bags, and comfortable seating. The Library houses over 15,000 resources such as books, journals and DVDs.

Library

Sixth Form Lobby: As you ascend to the main Sixth Form area you arrive in the lobby where there is space to relax and chat with your friends. Our University Prospectus library, which houses paper copies of UpToDate prospectus’ from around the UK, is also located in this area. You will also see the Head Girl school honours board.

Sixth Form Area

Sixth form area 2

Café Loreto: Further along from the lobby is Café Loreto. Café Loreto provides hot and cold food exclusively to Sixth Form students throughout the day at break and lunch. The seating area also provides space for students to study during free periods as an alternative to the library. Occasionally, Café Loreto is used to host meetings, assemblies and guest speakers.

Cafe Loreto

Cafe Loreto 2

Upper Common Room: At the end of the corridor beyond the Seminar Room, is our Upper Common Room. This space is used at break, lunch, before and after school and also during Cake Fridays for Sixth Form students to relax and unwind. It is a social space and used exclusively for Year 12 and 13.

Upper Common Room

Upper Common Room 2

Seminar Room: Next door to Café Loreto is our Seminar Room. This space is dynamic but principally used to silent study or group work. Each Friday the Head Girl Team meet in here to discuss their plans and organise their charitable endeavours.

Seminar room

Seminar room 2

Long Common Room: Downstairs, off the Crush Hall, is the Long Common Room. This room provides a dynamic space for both socialising and working. Along the back wall is a suite of computers for Sixth Form students and round worktables. On the other side are the comfy chairs for break, lunch and before and after school. In the entrance to this space are two vending machines for a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Long Common room

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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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