Loreto was formally approved of as a full fledged Secondary School by the then South Eastern State Ministry of Education on March 9th,1970. And also obtained an official general recognition for WASC/GCE examinations from WAEC, Lagos, Nigeria in April 1971. The School presented for the first time twenty one (21) candidates who performed excellently well in the 1971WASC examination. Loreto also embraced the new 6 – 3 – 3 – 4 education system of Nigeria with an approval obtained on May 21st,1985 and presented her candidates for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination for the first time during the November – December 1990 session.

Spiritual life and character formation are given the pride of place at Loreto where the students are imbued with deep spirituality through full participation in the liturgy, other spiritual exercises and the practice of the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1976, the School was renamed Loreto Girls’ Juniorate by the then Principal, Rev. Sr. Mary Ligouri Okure, to reflect its status as an Institution primarily for Evangelization. Many vocations to the religious and priestly lives have been nurtured here. The first student to become a professed religious (nun) was Agnes Chad Umoren in 1970 – a pioneer student. In 1973, six students joined the sisterhood. From then on, varying number of responses were made until in 1987 when the Lord made a huge catch of sixteen from the graduating class of that year. Today, many daughters of Loreto are eminent personalities who have distinguished themselves in different walks of life, secularly and religiously as medical practitioners, teachers, lawyers, university lecturers, social workers, lady knights and dedicated housewives, to mention but a few.

Rev. Sr.( Dr.) M. Ligouri Okure significantly spearheaded the erection of the School’s Chapel called The SEAT OF WISDOM through her selfless efforts and sacrifices as the then principal in 1988. The Institution continued to grow from strength to strength in terms of infrastructure, sports and social. Loreto participated in many schools athletic, cultural and musical competitions and always came out indomitably with flying colours with many golden and silver trophies for winning mostly the first and second positions both within and outside the State. These laudable achievements were made possible by dint of hard-work, determination and the high level of self discipline that characterize the training at Loreto.

The Loreto P.T.A. was inaugurated in 1979. Since its inception, the Association has played an important role in ensuring the welfare of the School and by working harmoniously to successfully execute meaningful projects and programmes in the School. For instance, organization of the annual sports festivals, reception of important church and political dignitaries in the School, encouragement and maintenance of high academic standards and discipline among the students. The Association built a fence around the school to beef up the security of life and property therein and also purchased a 32 – seater coaster bus, a Toyota Camry and is currently embarking on a new academic storey building which shall soon be completed in the School.

In 2009, the then State Governor, Chief Dr. Godswill Akpabio established and commissioned the staff quarters, renovated the Rev. sisters’ convent building and also donated a Mikano SP 60 generator to the School. May God bless all our benefactors and benefactresses and reward them richly in Jesus Name. Amen.

In 1989, after the transfer of His Eminence, Dominic Cardinal Ekanem to Abuja Diocese as its first Archbishop, the mantle of proprietorship was taken over by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Camillus A. EtokUdo, the local ordinary of Ikot Ekpene Diocese before being transferred to Port Harcourt Diocese. With the Episcopal ordination and installation of the new Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Camillus R.Umoh for Ikot Ekpene Diocese, he incidentally became the current proprietor of Loreto. He commenced his paternal job with his pastoral visit to the School on June 17th,2012, during when he administered the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation to the deserved catholic students and some members of staff.

Presently, with the population of the students of about 507, an active workforce of academic and non-academic staff, Loreto Girls’ Juniorate is like a colossus towering vehemently in terms of academics, discipline and moral standards. The school has five dormitories including one built by an ex-student, Obong Awan Grace Ekpenyong, a storey building of classrooms, the science laboratories building, a well equipped computer Science laboratory, a definitive refectory, a hall built and donated by the Mobil Producing Company, Eket, a multipurpose storey building housing a modern Library, administration offices and a well furnished staff room; and two functional boreholes and a diesel generating plant for steady water and light supplies in the school, respectively.

In 2011, the first Auxiliary, Mr. Dominic Ekpaidot was sent to the school by the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Camillus R. Umoh, the present local ordinary of Ikot Ekpene Catholic Diocese, to join the team of formators at Loreto. In 2010, Rev. Sr. Mildred M. Udoh was officially sent to administrate Loreto as the Principal. Her selfless sacrifices, hardwork and commitment have positively contributed in no small measure in giving a phase lift to Loreto in terms of the provisions of infrastructure and modern amenities thereby making the environment, stimulating, friendly, serene and conducive for both the academic and moral growth of the students. We appreciate the current Chaplains, Rev. Fr. Oscar P. Umoh, Rev. Fr. Isidore I. Uko and all the Ikot Ekpene Diocesan priests and religious for their selfless contributions, individually and collectively to the spiritual and moral upkeep of Loreto. May God bless them all in Jesus Name. Amen.

Presently, with the population of the students of about 507, an active workforce of academic and non-academic staff, Loreto Girls’ Juniorate is like a colossus towering vehemently in terms of academics, discipline and moral standards. The school has five dormitories including one built by an ex-student, Obong Awan Grace Ekpenyong, a storey building of classrooms, the science laboratories building, a well equipped computer Science laboratory, a definitive refectory, a hall built and donated by the Mobil Producing Company, Eket, a multipurpose storey building housing a modern Library, administration offices and a well furnished staff room; and two functional boreholes and a diesel generating plant for steady water and light supplies in the school, respectively.

In 2011, the first Auxiliary, Mr. Dominic Ekpaidot was sent to the school by the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Camillus R. Umoh, the present local ordinary of Ikot Ekpene Catholic Diocese, to join the team of formators at Loreto. In 2010, Rev. Sr. Mildred M. Udoh was officially sent to administrate Loreto as the Principal. Her selfless sacrifices, hardwork and commitment have positively contributed in no small measure in giving a phase lift to Loreto in terms of the provisions of infrastructure and modern amenities thereby making the environment, stimulating, friendly, serene and conducive for both the academic and moral growth of the students. We appreciate the current Chaplains, Rev. Fr. Oscar P. Umoh, Rev. Fr. Isidore I. Uko and all the Ikot Ekpene Diocesan priests and religious for their selfless contributions, individually and collectively to the spiritual and moral upkeep of Loreto. May God bless them all in Jesus Name. Amen.