Arts & Culture

Loreto College Foxrock has a strong tradition of cultural activities and students are encouraged to embrace the opportunities afforded to sample as many of these activities as they like within the co-curricular timetable.

Clubs and groups meet at lunch times with a small number that meet after school. Students may try out Social or competitive Chess; the BTYS Science Club; the JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) group; Book Clubs; Craft Club; Classics Club; History Club; Ciorcal Cainte (Irish conversation group) amongst others. Students are also encouraged to get involved in various specialised groups, for example the Library Council.

Debating has a long tradition in the school and is encouraged for the multifaceted benefits it brings to bear in public speaking and confidence during these formative adolescent years. Our students have consistently excelled in this discipline. Loreto College Foxrock teams regularly represent the college in inter-schools debating competitions. Students grow in confidence, learn to engage the audience and project their voices, to be focused, arrange their thoughts and speak with conviction, all of which are critical life skills.

Along with music and debating, participation in drama and the development of creative expression are important parts of our education ethos. Opportunities abound for students to take part in various productions throughout the year. Each term we witness individuals grow and develop. Student friendships flourish as a result of these creative endeavours: From Christmas variety performances to school plays, inter-school musicals in TY to our annual drama production. As life skills are developed and individual talents shine, fundamentally, great fun is had and magic happens!

All students are welcome to participate in those areas that interest them, and to get involved in the school community. Through these extra-curricular activities, students learn about team-work, leadership, society and culture.