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The school from hell- Loreto Grammar School review

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megan411 · 08/03/2021 05:30

I sent my kids to Loreto grammar, a catholic school, as it had the highest A-level grades and I was told the teachers were understanding and friendly. This was not the case! For one, the whole time my daughters went to this school, they received fifty or more bad notes, and "referrals" and no good notes. I know I'm obviously biased, but there were other children, whether they were related to the principal or from richer families, were receiving good notes almost every week without fail! There is also the problem of education. My daughters were taught next to nothing about sex education, though the school claims to have classes to this effect. The most they were taught is what a tampon was and were given a class on abstinence! I know it's a Christian school, but surely there should be proper, informative teachings from a school in the 21st century? Not to mention the fact that my girls were taught, in a RE program class, that boys would use them and not take them home to their mothers if they acted improperly. Really dark age teachings in this school. There was the erasure of any kind of homosexuality in sex education, and people coming in to give talks on relationships were actually told not to mention this topic to the students! Don't LGBTQ+ students deserve to be taught how to avoid abusive relationships too? I understand it was most likely a religious standpoint, but I disagree with these types of thinking when it restricts my children's identities and fields of learning. I haven't even gotten to the teachers yet, but suffice to say, if you want your child to to have a well-rounded and instructive school life, I would recommend you send them anywhere but Loreto Grammar school.

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Chihuahuacat · 06/04/2021 23:04

If you’re talking about the one in Altrincham I’m not sure what you expected? It’s a vey traditional ethos both academically and in terms of the catholic nature of the school.

I went there and I’m now 100% not religious, but being taught the catholic method was expected. I also have very fond memories of my school experience and regularly reminisce with friends about some of the more erm ‘out there’ teachings. We had a great time - and did get taught proper sex Ed. As part of science.

Devlesko · 06/04/2021 23:11

@therocinante

Every girl I know who's been to Loreto (and it's only about 10, to be fair) has come out with an eating disorder, horrendous mental health or a drug problem.

I assumed it was partly to do with the atmosphere at the school - very high pressure, very poor pastoral care.

So this wouldn't surprise me.

My friends dd went and she reported the same. The pressure and of course the normalising of all those problems. I'm not surprised either. I refer to the Altrincham school. Peer pressure from middle class girls to self harm, it's so sad.
Wacamole · 06/04/2021 23:16

Loreto grammar school in Trafford? if that one, it says under Ethos & Values:

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.

Sounds quite well rounded.

skeggycaggy · 07/04/2021 08:46

There are 2 Loretos in south Manchester alone, aren't there? The one in Altrincham and then there's one somewhere around Hulme?

JumpLeadsForTwo · 07/04/2021 09:01

There are 2 Loreto grammars - one in Altrincham, one in NI. There are other Loreto schools around the UK. The one in Holme is Loreto 6th form college

mustlovegin · 07/04/2021 09:27

OP, why did you not send them somewhere else, if you found the school to be so horrific? Weird post TBH

mustlovegin · 07/04/2021 09:35

just as I would expect from a Roman Catholic girls' to be honest

I attended this type of school myself and it was the best thing that happened to me (and I am taking into account the alternatives)

firedog · 08/04/2021 15:34

There's 3 around Manchester. Loreto girls grammar, Loreto 6th form college and Loreto High..
I'm assuming the first but could be ones in other cities?!?

catherinbrown · 27/08/2022 09:02

Unfortunately, without the exact name of the school given it’s hard to reply properly. However, i attended the Altrincham “branch” of Loreto and found nothing written here to be an issue. Yes, the teachers award those who are consistently good. No, they don’t award those who misbehave, i would have thought that was something reasonable. I got top grades throughout my time at loreto, played sports and captained a few of the teams but i never got many awards because i also spoke all the time in lessons and forgot my homework etc. Teachers often praised students privately if they are doing well but have traits they do not want to encourage. As for the sex education - i found we had far too much of it. My classes were bored every time it came up because it’s something we discussed so regularly. In response to the issues regarding homosexuality, i do not agree either. There were always posters up and consistently LGBTQ+ teachers. I never felt as if it was the teachers that would be an issue if anyone came out. As it turns out it wasn’t. I had an amazing time at Loreto and found that if you try hard and respect those around you, it is an amazing place with a wonderful community.

Tonty · 31/08/2022 11:51

@catherinbrown Why have dug this very old thread up?

Suzy14837 · 31/08/2022 11:58

Your thread is really unfair on other schools named Loreto. Please clarify which one you are talking about (ask MNHQ to amend the title).
But in general, I would say that if sex education and liberal attitudes to LGBT+ issues are important to you, the do not send your children to a Catholic school, especially not a secondary one.

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