Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's, is an all-girls secondary school in the town of Navan,

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in Ireland. The school, which opened in 1833, is situated on the banks of the River Boyne on Convent Road. The

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St. Michael's Convent adjoins the main and oldest part of the school, with a day-care centre for the elderly situated at the side. There are approximately 52 staff members, including teachers, two career guidance counsellors and ancillary staff. As of 2020, there were 806 students enrolled.

Extra curriculum

The school runs a "social justice week" in March every year. During this week, guest speakers are sometimes invited to discuss issues of poverty and inequality, racism and refugees, human rights and care of the environment.

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, of the

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, gave an opening address at one of the school's social justice weeks. The school also provides a variety of sports, and its teams participate in local, regional and national leagues. Sports include hockey, camogie, Gaelic football, basketball, fitness classes, athletics and soccer.

Notable alumnae

* Nina Carberry, jockey

References

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