Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular Activities

Loreto College offers a range of extra-curricular activities, which are available for all students to try at different times throughout the year.
Sports on offer include basketball, flag football, badminton, soccer and running club. There are also opportunities to participate in Loreto athletics and swimming events annually.
Other extra-curricular activities on offer include choir, debating, book club, Lego club, Green Team and Maths club.

Debating

Debating open to all students from 1st Year to 6th Year, regardless of debating experience. Debating aims to improve students’ confidence and self-belief, while engaging in debates and discussions. Students develop their public speaking and critical-thinking skills, as well as how to construct a persuasive argument. Debaters get to take part in a wide variety of competitions all-across Dublin, visiting and debating against many different schools. Members also get to debate in competitions in both Trinity College and UCD.  

Choir

Singing is a great way to boost your wellbeing and participate in a music making activity with your friends. The choir rehearse regularly from September to December and again in April and May. They sing at school masses, ceremonies and festive carol singing each year. If you would like to join, come along to a rehearsal and let your voice soar. 

Soccer

Soccer is a great way to participate in a team sport and improve health and fitness. Training takes place every week after school. Soccer training is open to all year groups. To participate come along to training or talk to Mr Marren. 

Basketball

Basketball is one of the many vibrant sports played in Loreto Crumlin. With teams for all age groups, we welcome everyone – from absolute beginners to experienced players. Our teams train weekly after school and compete in both the Loreto League and the East Dublin League, giving students plenty of opportunities to play and develop their skills.
Coached by Ms Condon and Ms Farrelly, our players continue to make us proud with their commitment and achievements. Last year, our juniors put in a fantastic performance in the Loreto Final, only losing narrowly in extra time, while our seniors reached the Loreto semi-final.
Of course, no game would be complete without the encouragement of our beloved mascot, the Crumlin Cat, who never misses a chance to cheer us on in big matches and finals!

Flag Football

Flag Football is one of the exciting sports played in Loreto Crumlin, open to all students regardless of experience. Our teams train on Tuesdays after school and they compete; this allows the students to fully immerse themselves in the sport.

The team is coached by Ms. Davies and Ms. Fitzmaurice, we are sure that the girls will work as part of a team and foster a strong team identity.

Last year, our school made history as one of only eight schools in Ireland chosen to take part in the first-ever NFL Flag Football League! Partnering with the New York Jets and sponsored by Nike, our 2nd and 3rd Year students took part in an exciting 8-week league full of teamwork, skill, and fun.
The season kicked off and wrapped up with amazing events at the Sport Ireland Campus, complete with hair braiding, food drives, player profiles, and professional photographers capturing every moment.
Flag football is fast, inclusive, and full of energy — the perfect sport for anyone who loves teamwork and trying something new. We can’t wait to see what this year’s team will achieve!

Athletics

Our Athletics team train throughout the year to develop their fitness, skills, and confidence, with the chance to compete in the much-anticipated Loreto Athletics competition in Santry at the end of the school year. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our athletes to showcase their talents, support one another, and celebrate their achievements.

Book Club

The school book club offers students a chance to explore new writing and share their thoughts with others who enjoy reading. Each month, members gather in the school library to discuss an agreed title, share their thoughts and choose next month’s reading adventure. It’s an easy way to discover books students might not pick up on their own and to meet others and make new friends.

Badminton

Badminton is a popular and energetic sport at Loreto College, encouraging teamwork, strategy, and quick thinking on the court. Our students enjoy both recreational play and competitive matches, developing their skills while having fun. 

Green Team

The Green Team is our eco-consciousness in Loreto Crumlin. A group for all ages, we welcome everyone. Our team meets to assess the needs of our school from a viewpoint of reduce, reuse, recycle. This gives the students plenty of opportunities for leadership and to develop their skills in event organisation, school involvement, and environmental activity. 

Led my Mr. Dunne and Ms Farrelly, The Green Team strives to make the school an eco-friendly community. Now working towards getting our second flag for water, the team is busy making sure that we are not wasteful in our daily lives with this precious resource. 

Lego Club

Lego club is a place where 1st and 2nd Year students can come and relax, and create wonderful scenes, as well as great memories with their friends. Run by our TY students, it allows junior students to gather in a fun and safe environment to collaborate and create. Lego is a great way to hone skills and learn at the same time. It's great for students who like working with their hands and getting stuck into projects. Our Lego club is able to run based on the generosity of donations from people in our school community and we are forever grateful.  

programmes

programmes within loreto college

JCSP

Junior Certificate School Programme

  • Targeted Support

  • Inclusive Learning

  • Confidence Building

TY

Transition Year

  • Personal Growth

  • Career Insights

  • Flexible Learning

LCVP

Leaving Certificate Vocational

  • Vocational Pathway

  • Enterprise Skills

  • Real-World Preparation

LCA

Leaving Certificate Applied

  • Hands-On Learning

  • Career Preparation

  • Practical Skills Focus

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why choose us for your Extra Curricular Activities

Why are Loreto College the right fit for your education

Empowering every student

To achieve her full intellectual, emotional, and spiritual potential.

inclusive, supportive environment

Where girls of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued

Many Kinds of Excellence

Celebrating academic success, creativity, kindness, and community spirit

Friends and Partners

We are extremely proud of the links we have made throughout our years