The Merit Award rewards consistently excellent classwork, homework and conduct. Certificates are presented at three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, and students collect nomination stamps on a regular basis from their subject teachers. Special Assemblies were held at Loreto College towards the end of November to reward the students in Years 8-9 who have already gained sufficient Merit awards to attain their Bronze or Silver certificate.
In Year 8, 92 students received Bronze awards, while 6 students received the Silver award. In Year 9, 40 students received Bronze award and 3 students received Silver awards.
Mr Michael James, Principal of Loreto College, paid tribute to the students who had received their Merit Awards, saying that undoubtedly the patterns of hard work and excellent behaviour would now translate into impressive results in the Christmas examinations. Mrs Maeve Close, co-ordinator of the Merit Award system at Loreto College, added that it was encouraging to see so many members of the Junior School receiving these Awards in recognition of consistently excellent work and conduct.
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Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.
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Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.
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Ian Baird celebrates scoring under the Elland Road floodlights.
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The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.