Loretto SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE

A small School, Loretto is ranked in the top 7% of schools big on heart, nationally for value-added at A level. big on ambition 2 BENEFIT FROM FIRM FOUNDATIONS LORETTO IS A SMALL SCHOOL, BIG ON HEART AND BIG ON AMBITION Since 1827 Loretto School’s holistic balance between the structure of school education has been based on a broad, deep and the freedom of university; a balance curriculum with high academic standards between providing a clear framework and and wide-ranging sports and activities. recognising the need for trust and flexibility. Loretto stretches pupils intellectually, physically and socially, instilling them In today’s fast-paced and increasingly with quiet confidence. Senior boys and globalised world, Loretto encourages Sixth girls are encouraged to question the Formers to develop a mature attitude to life world and to have the will to make it and study. We nurture self-reliance and a better place. self-motivation whilst providing strong social and academic support as a safety net. Loretto is the oldest boarding school in Scotland and provides a modern, Lorettonians work hard and enjoy a good life British boarding school experience in outside the classroom, taking advantage of its leafy campus on the edge of the city our fantastic range of opportunities. of Edinburgh, close to beautiful East Lothian countryside. Loretto is a small School which means more individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, a More than 80% of the Sixth Form community secure base for pupils, broader participation choose to board, but a significant minority and more first-hand experiences for are day pupils who benefit from the long day everyone. This is a place where individual with various finishing times and the ability to interests and talents flourish yet the flexi-board when it suits them. importance of teamwork and team-building are never forgotten. Loretto's Sixth Formers are guided by a core team of highly trained staff: including the Head of Sixth Form, Sixth Form Tutors and a dedicated group of Careers The atmosphere at School is specialists, as well as the House Staff more like a large family. and Teachers. Our ethos is a healthy “ MAKE FRIENDS ” FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD Loretto is a close-knit community where pupils forge friendships for life. There are around 180 Sixth Formers at Loretto. About 50 of our Fifth Form boys and girls move up into the Lower Sixth each year. This group is enriched by new pupils from other UK independent and state schools, as well as from all over the world. About a third of pupils are from overseas countries as diverse as Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain, Denmark, the West Indies, Russia, China and Hong Kong, the USA, South Africa, Australia, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, and Bermuda. This includes expats as well as foreign nationals.

All new Sixth Formers are assigned a "shadow" pupil from their House to look after them. Teaching at Loretto centres on the individual and encourages pupils to study independently, learn at their own pace and to think for themselves “ - a vital preparation for university.

” 3 Loretto’s stringent quality control mixed with a robust and irresistible sense of humour is an invisible force that has put my feet on paths which I never even ACHIEVE HIGH “ dreamt of… ACADEMIC STANDARDS Loretto offers A-levels in the Sixth Form, the We offer a wide variety of subjects at A-level international "gold standard" of academic to suit a broad spectrum of interests. qualifications. We focus on preparing our Lorettonians usuall”y choose four subjects to pupils for these exams and beyond through study in the Lower Sixth year. Whilst some excellent teaching and a focus on individual continue with all four, many will choose to needs by teaching in small groups. focus on 3 subjects in the Upper Sixth. Additionally, Sixth Form pupils are In today’s competitive world, academic encouraged to study the Extended Project achievement is fundamentally important. So, Qualification (a detailed independent it is reassuring to learn that Loretto’s record research project on a topic of their choosing) is outstanding. We are ranked in the top 7% for one year. This “EPQ” is highly valued by of schools nationally for value-added at universities. Pupils have to work hard: for A-level and 97% of our pupils achieve every hour of lessons, they should be places at their chosen university. Most pupils spending another hour on academic work secure a place at elite "Russell Group" outside of the classroom. They will spend universities in the UK such as Oxford, around 10 hours per week on evening preps Cambridge, Edinburgh, St Andrew's, Durham, (homework), for instance. Bristol or London Universities like Imperial, LSE and King's. Each year, several ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE pupils choose to attend equally prestigious For those pupils for whom English is not universities in other countries, such as their first language, Loretto provides the Princeton and Yale. IELTS certificate (International English Language Testing System). This is studied Pupils’ progress and wellbeing are monitored intensively over one year in classes of around by regular subject-specific assessments and five pupils. This structure allows pupils reports, reinforced by daily contact with their to become fluent in English as fast as Sixth Form Tutors. Pupils are encouraged to possible, which boosts their confidence and reflect and comment on these methods of results in other academic subjects. Loretto assessment. Our teachers and tutors guide has a proven track record of attaining very and encourage pupils to set achievable short high IELTS scores, which allows our and long term goals. The Senior Academic overseas pupils to apply for universities Staff and Head of Sixth Form monitor each in the UK or overseas. pupil’s progress to help them to fulfil their potential and meet their targets.

4 EXTEND ACADEMIC BOUNDARIES

We are proud of our reputation for providing favourite subjects. Loretto’s Mavor Society a stimulating and stretching academic provides all Sixth Formers with a unique environment. Lorettonians attend the finest opportunity to research, prepare and present universities around the world. There is a an academic lecture to combined audiences dedicated and specialist support system of pupils and teachers. These evening lectures for those wishing to apply to the most allow pupils to push themselves beyond their academically competitive university courses, comfort zone as well as develop valuable such as medicine, law, veterinary medicine, communication skills. engineering or any of the courses offered by the likes of Oxford, Cambridge and the Sixth Formers are also encouraged to enter Russell Group of elite UK universities. On an exclusive essay prize for either Science or average, Loretto has between 6 and 8 pupils Humanities, several of which have won applying to Oxford or Cambridge each year, recognition in international competitions in re - and around 75% of each year apply to cent years. highly demanding courses such as medicine, engineering, mathematics, languages, USA AND GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES history, English, economics and the sciences The Loretto community stretches around the (amongst others). world, with pupils applying to the world’s most prestigious universities. At Loretto, Loretto provides the opportunity to attain the pupils can choose to join a dedicated SAT excellent examination grades that these preparation programme which is designed to courses demand, alongside a wide variety enhance applications to the USA (the SAT is of academic extras which both develop a an entrance test required by most American pupil’s academic rigour and enhance their Colleges). This runs alongside the usual university applications. A-level programme. Pupils are provided with guidance and tutoring for the SAT The Sixth Formers enjoy access to a vibrant examinations, as well as guidance on their academic enrichment programme led by university choices. There are very few SAT the Head of Sixth Form. This programme is Test Centres in the UK, and we are happy designed to spark curiosity, reinforce that Loretto is one of them. Whether a golfer understanding, encourage creative thinking searching for a sports scholarship or an and prepare pupils for independent study at academic high-flyer whose goal is to study at university. The most significant aspect of this an Ivy League College, Lorettonians are programme is that it is student-driven. If a therefore provided with a sound and pupil expresses a specific academic interest, secure platform. our staff are only too happy to help them research and develop this chosen area.

This enrichment programme features a blend of compulsory and optional events which happen each week outside of lessons. We invite external speakers to lecture on various topics, including the likes of medicine, sports psychology, leading expeditions and the issues surrounding Scottish Independence. These lectures are supplemented by seminars presented by Loretto’s academic teaching staff.

Most Sixth Formers will join a specific academic extension society which is linked to their interests, from humanities to science, mathematics and engineering. These societies allow pupils to research and discuss a range of detailed topics within their

Pupils are highly motivated and respond very well to high expectations demanded of them in class. “ Education Scotland Inspection ” 5 ENJOY INDEPENDENCE

Sixth Form represents a stepping stone Assessment and Report objectives as between school and the "real world" agreed with their tutor. beyond. Loretto therefore focuses on developing pupils' independence and The Sixth Form Centre encourages self-reliance. In an academic sense, the independent learning. This deepens Sixth Form fosters independent study understanding of the curriculum and and learning to reinforce these core broadens knowledge beyond A-level characteristics. Such an approach also choices. deepens our pupils' understanding of the curriculum and broadens their SIXTH FORM HOUSES knowledge beyond their A-level Loretto has recently made significant choices. The Library and Sixth Form investments in refurbishing its Sixth Form Centre form the hub of this independ - Houses. ent learning. The Library supplements all departmental libraries with books, peri - The Sixth Form boys are based in Hope odicals, magazines and e-books. State- House, which has single study bedrooms of-the-art IT facilities include secure plus common room facilities, and in Pinkie wireless internet access allowing pupils to with its further studies, large comfortable use their own laptops. games room, common room and the Pinkie Library. The Lower Sixth work in the Library during study periods, where they are eased into a The Sixth Form girls’ House, Balcarres, has self-motivated work-pattern within a super - its own secluded campus, next to the junior vised environment. The Upper Sixth are pro - girls’ House. The Lower Sixth girls have vided with greater flexibility and double rooms, the Upper Sixth have single independence during study periods. They study bedrooms and there are three have greater access to the Sixth Form Cen - common rooms. tre (situated above the Library) where they benefit from internet-cafe style facilities and Day pupils are based in the recently study space. Upper Sixth pupils can also refurbished and extended day House called earn the privilege of working in their Houses, Schoolhouse. as long as they meet their individual I love Balcarres. The house is like my second home and all the girls are like my sisters. “ ”

6 FEEL SECURE WITH OUR GUIDANCE

House parents and residential tutors provide pastoral and wellbeing care for every pupil. In addition to the teaching and House staff, the Sixth Form Tutor provides another layer of support, part pastoral and part academic.

We are blessed with highly experienced and dedicated Sixth Form Tutors. Tutors are charged with guiding their 12 or so tutees through the last two years at Loretto.

Each tutorial group combines both Lower and Upper Sixth Formers, adding to the sense of a more general Sixth Form community. These groups meet daily at Registration before lessons, supplemented by regular one-to-one tutorials where more individual-based matters are raised and dealt with.

The Sixth Form tutor’s remit is wide, including supporting tutees’ co-curricular interests, pastoral care, setting academic targets, writing reports and assessments, as well as guiding tutees through university applications and careers advice. Finally, alongside the Housemistress or Housemaster, covering the purchase of new facilities the Tutor provides a reliable point of contact and the organisation of social events. for parents. Social activities are driven by Sixth Formers, SIXTH FORM LIFE who make suggestions and help to organise Sixth Formers are a welcoming group of and run several events each year. In addition, young men and women. We recognise the Loretto provides a vibrant selection of week - importance of the social side of school life, end activities for all pupils. particularly at a boarding school where lessons are taught Monday to Friday and on Recently, Prefects have organised a formal Saturday morning. Loretto has ample space Winter Ball at The Caledonian Hotel and the and facilities to suit everyone’s needs. Committee has been involved in Charity events for the younger years. A separate Sixth Formers spend time relaxing in their group of Sixth Formers is responsible Houses, where the usual sorts of homely for organising and delivering the traditional facilities are provided. Leavers Ball at the end of the summer term.

The Sixth Form Centre provides an alternative, sophisticated venue for day and boarding pupils to socialise. Here, pupils have access to high quality internet, multi-media and self-service café facilities. It has a relaxed, mature feel to it. The Centre is run by the Sixth Form Committee, a body of eight pupils who represent their Houses and peers. The Committee was heavily involved in the design of the Centre and manages a budget

There’s a lot to do but our tutors are always very supportive. The atmosphere is hard working and “ purposeful. ” 7 NURTURE TALENTS MUSIC, DRAMA AND ART Loretto provides unrivalled opportunities in features bold contemporary theatre and Music, Drama and Art. We benefit from provides the perfect showcase for the best excellent facilities, including our own new writing for young people. Dance also recording studio, radio station, art studios plays its part here at Loretto, with boys and and hi-tech theatre. There are over 50 music girls of all ages enjoying the chance to get and drama performances each year and an involved across a range of styles – from end of year Art exhibition. Loretto is home to traditional genres such as Highland and fifteen Steinway pianos and is the first Ballet through to contemporary expressions “all-Steinway” independent school in Europe. like Hip-Hop. Again, the pupils have ample This is a prime example of our commitment to opportunity to showcase their skills. A excellence by providing our pupils with the great example is our Highland Dancers best opportunities and equipment. often accompany the ‘Loretto Pipes and Drums’ to major events across Scotland MUSIC and beyond. All Lorettonians are encouraged to develop musical talents, from our weekly slot of ART “whole school singing” through to the Loretto offers a broad Fine Art curriculum, performances of our Pipe Band (which covering Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, recently supported Sir Paul McCartney on Textiles, Sculpture, Pottery and Ceramics. tour and played at Lord’s cricket ground). We offer both Art and Art History at A-level Around two-thirds of Lorettonians play which allows for a rigorous grounding in the musical instruments with pupils being regularly fundamentals of art. These curricular involved in formal and informal events. subjects are supplemented by specialist Performances vary from solos in chapel workshops as part of a wide-ranging activity through to Scholars’ Concerts, recitals in programme, including dedicated sessions Edinburgh and choir tours around Britain, to for Life Drawing, Photography and Textiles. the monthly informal “Pinkie Sessions”. Pupils are encouraged to work Each year, all pupils are engaged in a independently outside of lessons, building hotly-contested competition called self-confidence and self-knowledge whilst “Songfest” and we regularly stage ambitious pursuing their own artistic interests and musicals. Each year, we invite a resident pathways. musician to teach and inspire Lorettonians in a series of seminars and performances. The Art Department has six studios, a dark room, pottery facilities and equipment for DRAMA AND DANCE working with stone and wood. The Upper Drama is vibrant at Loretto, driven by both Sixth have their own studio, allowing them to staff- and pupil-led productions, from school work in an Art College environment. Pupils plays through to musicals, short pieces and can also showcase their pieces and “skits”. Broader experience of the arts is portfolios at Loretto’s Art Gallery at Pinkie. gained through visits to the theatre, opera, There are regular trips to the many concerts and ballet in Edinburgh and world-famous galleries in Edinburgh, London beyond. Loretto’s pupils are also given the and elsewhere, as well as regular History opportunity to take the London Academy of of Art trips to Europe. Music and Drama (LAMDA) examinations. Drama workshops attract large numbers throughout the School and, in recent years, visiting specialists have provided master classes in physical theatre, puppetry and improvisation techniques. Pupils enjoy many excellent opportunities to put these into practice, like the annual Senior Play, which

Pupils are friendly, courteous, articulate, hardworking and committed to the Lorettonian vision and values of developing mind, body and spirit. “ Education Scotland Inspection ”

8 PERFORM EXPRESSIVE ARTS CAREERS Many former pupils have gone on to leading arts training institutions and are now pursuing careers in the Expressive Arts.

We maintain contacts and encourage them to visit us so they can share their experience with current pupils.

RECENT SUCCESS STORIES INCLUDE: Jamie Parker: actor in The History Boys in London, New York and on film. Played Tom Cruise’s adjutant in Valkyrie.

Maggie Service: actress/ comedian. One-woman show at the Edinburgh Festival.

Daisy Chute: singer and songwriter in the All Angels vocal group and numerous TV and concert appearances as a solo artist.

Fung Lam: cellist and composer, the youngest composer to receive a BBC Radio 3 commission.

Sandy Meldrum and Simon McKerrell: both graduates of the Scottish Music course at the RSAMD in Glasgow. They are now successful performers and recording artists and Simon is Professor of Piping at RSAMD.

Every year, Lorettonians gain places at the world's leading Art Colleges such as Cooper's (New York), London's Slade Academy, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Over the last few years, Loretto pupils have also successfully applied to highly competitive drama, music and dance courses at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Glasgow), several London Colleges and LIPA.

9 Loretto offers a large diversity of activities; I wish I had time for all of them!! SPORTS AND ACTI“VITIES ” PLAY FOR SCHOOL TEAMS WEEKENDS AT LORETTO We are passionate about sport at Loretto. It Weekend activities vary enormously by plays a vital role in the life of all our pupils design with the aims of maintaining and here and we have a long tradition of producing celebrating our strong school community. competitive and successful teams in both Sixth Formers are given the chance to opt in major and minor sports. We are proud that to either whole school activities or those Lorettonians are regularly selected to more suited to the older pupils. represent district and country. Recent off-site activities have included: The School firmly believes in the unique paintballing, karting, climbing, bowling, educational and social values that the conservation projects, club hockey, trips to experience of playing team sports provides, the theatre and movies, ice hockey and football matches orienteering, clay-pigeon and considers participation in team sports to shooting, gliding and trips to East Lothian's be very important – for all ages and ability beautiful beaches and the stunning Scottish levels. Ultimately, everyone is encouraged to Highlands. represent the School in the major sports teams. Team games are integrated into the On-site, a similarly varied schedule has been pattern of the week, encouraging the provided, including a visiting hypnotist, ‘The development of skills in rugby, cricket, Macdonald Fight Academy Workshop’ hockey, lacrosse, netball, or tennis. Regular (dramatic action scenes), jewellery making, competitive fixtures are well supported, various sports, Scottish country dancing, encouraging team spirit, collective responsibility hip-hop, choral and instrumental workshops. and high personal standards – all attributes that prove invaluable in future life. These activities are accompanied by exclusive Saturday night ‘socials’. These are held in Loretto also runs an extensive programme of our self-contained ’Yard’ facility which is optional activities, including: athletics, separate from the Sixth Form Centre and badminton, basketball, dancing (Highland has a kitchen, sitting room, dance floor, dancing, modern, ballet and hip hop), fives, sound system and food and drink facilities. football, golf, judo, karate, sailing, shooting, Loretto benefits from being within a thirty squash and swimming. In addition, pupils minute bus journey from the centre of can sign up to dedicated fitness, strength Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city and cultural and conditioning activities before morning hub. Sixth Formers are granted permission lessons, in the afternoons and in the to travel into the city on Saturday evenings evenings. and Sundays. Mobile phones, a signing-in system and strict curfew times are used to ensure that our duty of care is fulfilled.

10 OVER 50 ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Discover what is on offer at the Activities Fair. There is one at the beginning of every term and this is where all pupils can discover and sign up for the activities, societies and clubs on offer.

Loretto’s team spirit is unrivalled. There is an enormous variety of different sports on offer. You are able to play sports out of season. “ Many students represent their district and even their country. The School has always had something of an edge. Good Schools Guide ” “ ”

11 The Golf Academy is the perfect place for a motivated, aspiring golfer to play in regular competitive golf tournaments and receive EXCEL AT GOLF “ high quality coaching. AT EUROPE’S LEADING GOLF SCHOOL The Loretto Golf Academy, established in 1827. The surrounding area of East Lothian 2002, is Europe’s leading golf school. offers a choice of magnificent links courses. It offers all pupils at Loretto an exceptional ” opportunity to play the game and develop Over the years former pupils of Loretto have their sporting talent in tandem with a first-class, captained many of the best known clubs all-round education. The golf academy operates throughout Scotland and the UK. No fewer from the School's own practice facilities, than seven Lorettonians have captained The including our new state-of-the-art indoor golf Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St Andrews, centre, as well as local golf courses in East whilst eleven have been captain of the Lothian, and is directed by the School's Golf Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Professional, Rick Valentine, and his team of Muirfield and at least ten have been captains top class PGA professionals. at Prestwick.

The Loretto Golf Academy has had Each year, particularly talented young golfers considerable success and is now widely can compete for a limited number of Loretto recognised as the top golf school in Europe. Golf Scholarships. For details of our Golf Scholarship Days, and our Summer Golf Scotland is the birthplace of modern Camps, please visit www.loretto.com or golf and Loretto School, perhaps because of contact Admissions on: +00 44 131 653 4455, its superb location next to the world's oldest or [email protected]. playing course, has a strong tradition of top level golf, dating back to its founding in

Loretto’s Golf Academy is stellar. “ Tatler Schools Guide ”

12 13 DEVELOP LEADERSHIP

TEAM-WORKING AND OTHER LIFE achievement focused and requires SKILLS persistence and commitment. Pupils There are plenty of opportunities for Sixth devise their own programme with their Formers to undertake training to develop own goals within one of five sections: service team-working and leadership skills. Pupils to individuals and the community; the have a genuine voice in running the school development of personal skills; physical through their House. recreation; carrying out expeditions as part of a team; and a residential project The Heads of School, two Deputy Heads (Gold only). and Prefects are appointed each year from the Upper Sixth. Other positions of responsibility The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme helps for Sixth Formers include the Heads and develop many life skills including: planning Deputy Heads of Houses, the Heads of and time management; problem solving; "Colour" (our internal Housing system which communication skills; awareness of features musical, academic and sporting potential; giving to the community; and competitions), the Sixth Form Committee leading and working as part of a team. (which runs the Sixth Form Centre) and various other Committees which deal with The School’s Combined Cadet Force matters such as the Leavers’ Yearbook and (CCF) is a disciplined activity where pupils the Leavers’ Ball. These positions o f develop powers of leadership through responsibility are selected via a stringent learning basic military skills, training and taking application and interview procedure part in adventurous training activities. All chaired by the Headmaster and Vicegerent. these activities develop and build self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance. There is an annual summer camp and there are leadership camps which offer NCO trainin g for our aspiring cadets.

The Loretto CCF has a Pipes and Drums section which practices and competes regularly at events around the UK.

There are other opportunities for leadership and personal development planned, including a leadership, resource and initiative programme for pupils in Lower Sixth.

In the last few years Loretto has had major summer expeditions to Iceland, Greenland and Norway.

BE CHALLENGED The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is viewed as a key component of Loretto’s extra-curricular and life skills programme. Over half of the Sixth Form will have achieved a Duke of Edinburgh Award by the time they leave Loretto.

Loretto offers the progressively challenging Bronze and Gold awards. This is a non- competitive, personal challenge which is

14 LIFE AFTER LORETTO

Lorettonians are well-prepared for life after Approximately one quarter of leavers choose school. This is typically, but not always, to embark on a gap year after school. Tutors a university education. University applications help these pupils to make their plans and and the job market have become increasingly fundraise for their adventures. In recent competitive and a rather bewildering range years, Loretto leavers have travelled, worked of choices are now available to school and volunteered in places such as Swaziland, leavers. With this in mind, the Head of Sixth New Zealand, Canada and South America. Form and a dedicated team of specialist Nearly all of them have been involved in some University/Careers Advisors provide form of charity work. We invite these leavers extensive support and advice for pupils and back to Loretto to share their experiences parents. This is tailored to the pupils’ needs and inspire future generations. and we pride ourselves in providing the right advice for each individual person. In addition to the UK, we have expertise in guiding Superb school, unashamedly academic, applications to universities across the world, a family school. from the USA and Canada through to Europe and the Far East. Good Schools Guide

Each pupil benefits from regular one-to-one “ meetings with their Sixth Form Tutor to ” discuss their future plans. This is supplemented by expert advice from the University/ Careers Advisors, reinforced by a careers aptitude test. All this helps pupils to discover their interests, explore opportunities and plan their futures.

Sixth Formers also benefit from two weeks of dedicated universities and careers advice at the end of the summer term. External speakers are booked in to provide further advice on university applications and choices, as well as gap years. We aim to provide Lorettonians with an edge in job interviews by helping them to develop an impressive CV, as well as interview techniques and practice.

We encourage pupils to visit university open days and lectures to get a feel for what lies ahead and all Lower Sixth Pupils attend the Edinburgh University Open Day. Work experience is increasingly important to university and job applications. Lorettonians are expected to complete one or two placements before leaving, but The School has a clear sense of direction many complete more than this. Loretto’s focussed on supporting all pupils to achieve wider community of former pupils and the best they can and to be well prepared current parents make a real difference by for life after school. providing work experience or dedicated “ Education Scotland Inspection advice on specific career paths. ”

15 Travelling to Loretto By Air: Edinburgh airport is within easy reach of Loretto School (30 minutes by car or taxi) and has regular scheduled flights to all parts of the UK and Europe. The Amsterdam link is particularly convenient. By Rail: Rail users may travel to Edinburgh Waverley Station (20 minutes by taxi) from Loretto, which is a mainline station with regular service connections to other major stations. By Road: Situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth and conveniently close to Edinburgh’s ring road (A720) and Scotland’s motorway network (M8, M9 and M90), and just off the A1.

Loretto For further details contact: Admissions, Loretto School, Loretto is set amid extensive grounds in the fine countryside of Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, only six miles from the city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Scotland EH21 7RE Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are within easy reach of the T: +44 (0)131 653 4455 School and there are daily flights to all parts of Europe. F: +44 (0)131 653 4456 London Heathrow and Gatwick, and Amsterdam E: [email protected] are all very convenient and provide onward www.loretto.com connections to cities all over the world.