02 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE SCHOOL INFORMATION

HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LE

Telephone: 028 9061 2293 Fax: 028 9062 9790 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hunterhousecollege.org.uk

Principal: Mr A C Gibson MA DipEd PQH (NI)

Chairman of the Board of Governors: Mr David McClay

School Classification: Voluntary Grammar Day School for Girls. Cross-community and non-denominational. Founded on the amalgamation of Ashleigh House and Princess Gardens schools in 1987.

Age Range: 11 - 18 years

Enrolment Number: up to 710 girls (100 in ) PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 03 PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Welcome to our College Prospectus for the academic year 2018-19. As a school community we are very proud of the work which we are doing at Hunterhouse College and it is my pleasure to share some of it with you in the pages which follow.

As the father of two daughters I am We are also conscious that education is very conscious of how important it is about more than qualifications; in to choose the right school for your addition it must be about helping to Andrew Gibson child. I want my own children to be develop well-rounded young people MA DipEd PQH (NI) happy at school, to be valued as who will thrive in their lives beyond individuals, for their talents and Hunterhouse. ambitions to be encouraged and for them to be both challenged and While the prospectus outlines some of supported in their learning. As the key features of the life and Principal of Hunterhouse College, I organisation of the school I would strongly believe that these are encourage all families to visit the characteristics which lie at the core of school either during our Open Events our values and ethos. or by arranging a separate visit through the school office. Our At the centre of everything that we do students are our best advertisement is also our desire to ensure that all and by experiencing the school at first- students are able to access the highest hand I am sure that you will see why standards of learning and teaching and this is such a wonderful place to learn that they are able to progress beyond and work. expectations. INTRODUCTION Hunterhouse College has a caring and welcoming environment with excellent pastoral support which also provides you with the highest standard of education. Value for the individual is central to school life and is demonstrated through the school’s aims of commitment, opportunity, respect and excellence.

As Sixth Formers, we have witnessed As students of Hunterhouse, we can the continued updating of the school honestly say that we have thoroughly facilities. A number of these, such as enjoyed our time here and that we Nicola Johnston and Sona George the opening of our Learning Resource have been given so many opportunities Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl Centre, refurbished careers to develop new skills and to succeed department, video conferencing suite academically. Our time at and upgrading of ICT provision have Hunterhouse College has shown us the had a direct impact on our learning. great value placed on the further development of each student’s We would encourage any new student potential and their future. to get involved in the wide range of school activities and trips on offer. We look forward to welcoming you to These give you valuable experiences, our school. are really enjoyable and help you to make new friends that you will start your new adventure with. These friendships will grow and last a lifetime. There will definitely be something which suits your interests. 04 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE A LEARNING COMMUNITY We are very proud of the quality of learning and teaching in our classrooms and we want all of our students to do well and to aspire to academic excellence.

Our examination results are on an upward trend with significant progress being made in many key areas. Last academic year we celebrated our best A Level results in over a decade, whilst this year our GCSE results were the highest on record. The number of students attaining 7+ A*-B grades including English and Mathematics has more than doubled in the last five years.

Most importantly we also know that we add value to students’ learning. Students at Hunterhouse continue to outperform students of similar abilities at other schools. Ensuring that students of all abilities make progress beyond expectations is what we are most proud of as a school. Learning is not just limited to students. We have also worked hard and But it is not just about examination The desire to continually improve and invested in our buildings and resources results. Whilst we encourage all of our develop as a school is at the centre of to ensure that we have an girls to excel academically, success is all of our planning. Our teachers environment that encourages and much more than this. It is about reflect on their own practice, learn stimulates learning. giving our students the skills and the from each other and share best At the heart of this is our Learning attributes that will allow them to practice and resources. By involving Resource Centre which houses our flourish in life beyond Hunterhouse. the school in a range of initiatives and library, over seventy networked It’s about them having confidence, partnerships with other schools and computers, breakout classroom and being aware of their own strengths organisations we also learn from Study Area. In this space it and weaknesses as well as knowing others. Through these links we are is common to see classes of different how to improve and progress, being able to develop still further the skills of ages working and learning alongside creative and innovative in their our teaching staff and, most each other. thinking and having the skills to learn importantly, enrich the learning independently. experience of our students. PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 05 CURRICULUM The core aim of the curriculum at Hunterhouse is to enable all students to succeed in their learning. The organisation and delivery of the curriculum is designed to encourage individual progress through, for instance, the provision of different pathways, choice and flexibility where appropriate and progression between the key stages.

Throughout Key Stage Three (Years OPTIONAL SUBJECTS Eight to Ten) the curriculum is broad (choice of up to a further 4 GCSEs) and balanced and students are taught - Art and Design - French mainly in form classes but are - Business Studies - Further Mathematics subdivided into smaller groups for - Child Development - Geography practical subjects. - Digital Technology - German - Drama - Government and Politics At both GCSE level and Post 16 level - Engineering* - History the College exceeds the requirements - English Literature - Information Communication Technology of the Entitlement Framework with an - Food and Nutrition - Life and Health Sciences appropriate blend of General and - French - Mathematics Applied Courses including STEM - Further Mathematics - Music courses. In recent years new subjects - Geography - Nutrition and Food Science have been introduced at both key - German - Performing Arts (BTEC) stages. These have included GCSE - History - Physics Child Development, BTEC Travel and - Journalism - Religious Studies Tourism and Criminology. - Music - Sociology - Occupational Studies - Spanish KEY STAGE THREE - Photography* - Sport (BTEC) - Art - Physical Education - Travel and Tourism (BTEC) - Drama - Religious Studies * This course is offered in collaboration - English - Spanish with Belfast Metropolitan College. - Geography - Technology and Design - History * These courses are offered in TIMETABLE - Home Economics collaboration with South Eastern The College operates a two-week - ICT Regional College. timetable with five one-hour lessons - Languages (French, German, each day. Students will also have a Spanish) POST 16 twenty-five minute Form Time period - Learning for Life and Work - Applied Health and Social Care* each day, during which they will attend - Mathematics - Art and Design assembly twice a week. - Music - Biology - Physical Education and Games - Business (BTEC) 8.45 - 9.50 Period 1 (inc. registration) - Religious Studies - Business Studies 9.50 - 10.15 Form Time or Assembly - Science (separate Biology, - Chemistry 10.15 - 10.30 Break Chemistry, Physics in ) - Criminology 10.30 - 11.30 Period 2 - Technology and Design - Design and Technology 11.30 - 12.30 Period 3 - Drama and Theatre Studies 12.30 - 1.20 Lunch KEY STAGE FOUR - English Literature 1.20 - 2.20 Period 4 Core Subjects (5½ or 4½ GCSEs) - Film Studies 2.20 - 3.20 Period 5 - English - Mathematics - Learning for Life and Work - Double Award Science or Single Award Science - Religious Studies (Short Course GCSE) - Physical Education and Games (non- GCSE) 06 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE SETTLING IN Changing schools is, of course, a major undertaking and we are very mindful of this fact. Students joining Hunterhouse in Year Eight are supported right through this important process.

Last September girls joined the College from over thirty different schools and from places as far apart as Jordanstown and Moira and Dromara and Dundrod. So we are used to our new intake coming from a very wide range of schools, both in terms of numbers and geographically.

We have a designated Head of Year Eight who works each year with a specialist team of Form Teachers. In this role they have obviously built up a wealth of expertise in how to welcome and settle girls quickly into Hunterhouse. They are fully aware of the issues facing new students and how best to support them. Girls may arrive knowing only one or two other people but very quickly they are helped to make new and lasting friendships, At Hunterhouse we make sure that throughout this important first term a not only in their class but across the new students don’t feel like just range of events is organised. These whole year group. another face in the crowd. include our Year Eight Welcome Event on the first day of term, the Welcome Over the first couple of days new We also have a team of Peer to Redwood evening in October and students spend a lot of time with their Supporters, Year Fourteen girls who the Progress Meeting in December. Form Teacher who can make sure that have been trained for this important all girls know everything they need to role and are assigned to each form The new Year Eight students also have know about their new school. class with the specific responsibility of a residential based at the Folk Museum looking after their group in that first at Cultra in October which, whilst One of the main differences between important term and beyond, providing having an important educational Primary and Post- is, of girls with another member of the outcome, is also about developing course, the fact that students will have school community to talk to and one friendships and bonding as a wider several subjects each day and move who can provide a different group. It is one of those events which, between rooms and teachers. As perspective. even in the Sixth Form, girls still talk students are in contact with so many about as being a real highlight of their different teachers it is important that We are conscious of the value of time at Hunterhouse. they know where to go if they need developing strong relationships with any help. parents new to the school and PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 07 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What facilities are on offer? Will I have to bring money every What musical instruments will I We have a wide range of facilities such day - how will I pay for lunch? have the opportunity to learn to as the sports hall, tennis and netball At Hunterhouse College we use a play? courts, fitness suite, Redwood fingerprint system. You can top up Music is very important at restaurant, Learning Resource Centre, online or at a revaluator machine to pay Hunterhouse. We offer teaching across art and design studios and numerous for any food you buy. a wide range of instruments such as computer suites. piano, voice, flute, violin, clarinet, How much money per week will I saxophone, oboe, trumpet, guitar, What extra-curricular activities can need for lunch? drums and cello. I do? Food in Redwood restaurant is very There are many clubs including a large reasonable, with a “Meal Deal” costing Are there opportunities to do range of sports clubs, Drama Club, £2.80. Drama and Music? Scripture Union, orchestra and choir, a Yes, definitely! Each year we have a variety of music groups and Art Club. Is there a good selection of food at school production which involves girls break and lunch? from Years Eight to Fourteen in acting Are there any school trips? Redwood Restaurant provides an and singing roles. We also have a Year Eight students have an annual excellent range of healthy snacks and Drama Club which prepares residential trip to Cultra. Later you lunches. There are different foods each performances for various school events. might go on the ski trip, a hockey and day, so you will never get bored with There are many opportunities to get netball tour or a language exchange the choice. We have both a involved in music by taking instrumental trip. There are also many other subject- sandwich/salad bar and a hot food bar lessons, choir, orchestra or joining one based day trips. so you are guaranteed to find of our many instrumental groups. something to suit your taste. Is it hard to get used to the daily Will I be able to go home or out of routine? What colour hair accessories am I school at lunchtime? It may take a few weeks to get used to allowed to wear? No, girls are not allowed to go home or having five classes per day but then it At Hunterhouse we prefer hair out of school at lunch time in the becomes easier as you learn your accessories to be blue, red, black or interest of their own safety. timetable. white and not too extravagant so that our uniform looks smart at all times. How will I travel to and from What languages will I learn? school? In your first year you study French, Will I have to wear a tie? How you travel to and from school will German and Spanish. Then in Year Between Halloween and Easter probably depend on how far away you Nine you choose two of these to study everyone must wear a shirt and tie. live from Hunterhouse and whether for the next two years. From Easter to Halloween you have the your parents will give you a lift. It is option of wearing a short-sleeved open- easy to take a bus or train as there are At what time does school begin and necked blouse. stops very close to the school. end? First period is at 8.45 am and school How long are the classes? How Will I find the subjects difficult? ends at 3.20 pm. many classes are there each day? You may find the subjects hard at the At Hunterhouse we have a slightly start as they may be very different from How will I find my way around the different timetable structure than most what you have been taught in primary school in the first few weeks? other schools; we have five hour-long school. You will soon find subjects a lot On the first day you will be taken on a classes per day. easier once you have become more tour of the school, given a map and settled in school. each form class is allocated a Peer How many teachers will I have in Mentor. This is a Sixth Former who will my first year? Are the teachers strict? help you settle into life at Hunterhouse. You will have approximately fourteen Teachers are not necessarily strict but Other students will also point you in the subject teachers in Year Eight, one for they are firm to ensure that work is right direction if you get lost. each subject. done. They are also very friendly and will try and make classes as interesting What subjects will I take? Will I have a locker? and fun as possible. Maths, Science, English, Drama, Yes, all girls are assigned a locker in Languages, PE, Home Economics, Music, Year Eight which is big enough to keep History, RS, Geography, Art, Technology, a lot of books and other equipment. Learning for Life and Work and ICT. 08 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE WHAT DO OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT US?

“My daughter had high “My daughter joined “The confidence and self- expectations of Hunterhouse Hunterhouse College as a Year belief that our daughter has long before we’d even got to 13 student. I can’t believe gained since starting write it on ‘the form’, the worry how quickly she settled in. Hunterhouse College is was that it couldn’t possibly live She has already made lots of phenomenal. The standard up to them. Had I known back new friends, joined the Choir of teaching and student in P6 of the care Hunterhouse and Orchestra, and has even mentoring is fantastic. It has takes of their students and the started taking music lessons been a joy to watch our strategies they use to help again! Thanks Hunterhouse, daughter transform from shy them settle and bond I would for making this transition so and insecure to capable and have had much less worry smooth. We really appreciate self-assured in such a short during the transfer period. It it.” time.” has met those high expectations and greatly Parent of Year 13 student Parents of Year 8 student exceeded them. We have successfully made that move smoothly, with no dilemmas “Our daughter started Year 8 in September and we have been very and with a bubbly, confident impressed with all efforts made to integrate the new girls into school girl coming home each life. From the letters written to them during their induction day by evening. Homeworks are not outgoing Year 8 students, staff giving up their time after school to a chore and her independence ensure they all get on the right bus and the residential trip to Cultra, is remarkable. What a great it’s the small things that really matter and our daughter couldn’t be start to a new school.” happier - well done Hunterhouse!”

Parents of Year 9 student Parent of Year 8 student

“As a new parent to “Hunterhouse College has “As well as being an excellent Hunterhouse this year I have provided a warm, friendly and school for our daughters been very impressed with the caring learning environment academically, the pastoral care additional help that has been for our daughter and we have throughout the years has been given to my daughter. In been delighted with the outstanding. We know that particular, the Classroom progress she has made both the dedicated teaching and Assistants have been a great academically and socially. She support they have received support and nothing seems to really enjoys each day at throughout their years at be too much trouble. It is very school and is encouraged by Hunterhouse College has reassuring to have open and the teaching staff both in class given them a firm foundation honest communication and in the extra-curricular for their futures.” between home and school.” activities of her choice.” Parents of Year 13 and Year Parent of Year 10 student Parents of Year 11 student 14 students

Our daughter started Year 8 at Hunterhouse College in September “Transferring my daughter 2016. We have been extremely impressed by the way in which the into Year 9 was the best staff have supported her during the difficult transition from primary decision we have made. to post primary education. There is a very strong sense of community Pastoral care and learning at Hunterhouse with parents being encouraged to become part of support are second to none. the school family. We are confident that with the learning A happy, smiling girl coming experiences on offer and the excellent pastoral care provided, our home from school is a joy to daughter will have every opportunity to achieve her full potential. see.”

Parent of Year 8 student Parents of Year 9 student PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 09

"Hunterhouse has a well-known reputation for exceptional pastoral “Hunterhouse offers a wide care and the staff live this reputation to the full. My daughter has range of after-school activities. been given individual, focussed, caring support in both Years 8 and My daughter takes advantage 9. The communication from staff to parents and between staff is of the fantastic sporting excellent. Heads of Year are proactive in providing individual support classes and facilities. She and understand the needs of the students in their cohort. The staff benefits from the lunchtime are very approachable, live the ethos of the school, are willing to go Maths support class and, as a the extra mile to support students and constantly demonstrate consequence, her grades have inclusivity as well as support to those who need it." improved greatly.”

Parent of Year 9 student Parent of Year 11 student

“Our daughter loves going to “All my fears of senior school “We could not have asked for school every day. The were set aside when my any more support from the committed and caring staff at daughter began life at Hunterhouse staff when we Hunterhouse have encouraged Hunterhouse College. She is moved from England at the her to involve herself in every always cheerful about what same time as our daughter aspect of school life. She has the day ahead holds. The was about to start in senior enjoyed taking part in school Hunterhouse girls appear to school. Hunterhouse College productions, speech and support each other and they made the transition very easy drama and always manages to seem to inspire one another to and we value the ongoing find a sporting activity to take part in the varied sports support we have received occupy her time after school. and activities. I can only thereafter.” Most importantly, she has congratulate the staff in benefitted from the excellent supporting the girls to grow, Parents of Year 12 student learning environment and to develop their interests and pastoral system which the to continue their path in staff have created.” learning.”

Parents of Year 11 student Parent of Year 10 student 10 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE PASTORAL CARE The role of our pastoral staff is to provide the support and guidance that is essential to ensure that all students feel safe and valued in school and become successful learners.

When students enter Hunterhouse they join one of four form classes within their year group. These classes are rearranged at the end of Year Eight and then again at the end of Year Ten. This is to ensure that students develop confidence working with others within their peer group and are able to build friendships right across the year group.

The exception to this structure is the Form Classes meet each day, with time The pastoral work of the Hunterhouse Sixth Form in which form classes are spent in either whole school or year staff is complemented by that of the organised vertically, with classes group assemblies or following a FamilyWorks Counsellor. This is a containing both and Year Personal Development Programme service used by all schools across the Fourteen students. This provides appropriate for their age range. This country to ensure that students have a opportunities for peer mentoring, for will cover issues such as e-safety, health different person who they can talk to in support and for the sharing of learning and well-being, self-esteem and study school and whose expertise we can strategies. skills. draw on.

At the heart of our pastoral system are The basis of our pastoral system is the Form Teachers. They continually strong relationships and monitor the well-being of every girl communication at all levels. This is an and her friendship group dynamics, as area of real excellence within well as mentoring the academic Hunterhouse. From the feedback we progress of all students. The Form receive from our parents and students Teacher will be the first and most we know that students feel confident important point of contact between that they can talk to teachers, that school and home. they will be listened to and that they will be encouraged and supported. PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 11 ENRICHING LEARNING Students are given the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities to extend their learning, to develop new skills and to create memories that last a lifetime.

At Hunterhouse we are fully committed Alongside these a number of extended to the personal development of all of trips are on offer to provide additional our students - socially, morally, opportunities for students to broaden physically, creatively and artistically. In their experiences, understand different developing these attributes the vibrant cultures and mature as young people. extra-curricular programme is an Recent trips have included: important and continually evolving part • The annual Year Eight Cultra of school life. The following are some Residential of the activities available: • Ski Trip to Folgaria, Italy • Art and Crafts • Geography trip to Sorrento, Pompeii • Junior and Senior Choirs and Mount Vesuvius • Coding Club • Language exchanges to Paderbörn, • Debating Germany and Seville, Spain • Drama and school productions • Art Trip to Amsterdam • School Orchestra • Business Studies trip to Disneyland, • Ukulele Group Paris • Science Club • Home Economics trip to London • Scripture Union • Speech and drama • A wide range of sporting activities including hockey, netball, tennis, badminton, soccer, athletics, cross- country, equestrianism and fencing.

We also seek to extend still further students’ learning through our co- curricular programme. Girls in all year groups will have a range of different speakers, workshops and day trips to further enrich the curriculum and add greater relevance to their studies. In recent months History classes have visited the Titanic Centre, our geographers carried out coursework on the north coast and the Colin Glen River and Sixth Formers have visited Dublin to carry out work related to several subject areas. Our GCSE Business Studies students always look forward to the annual visit to the Tayto factory! 12 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE DEVELOPING THE INDIVIDUAL Students arrive at Hunterhouse with a range of abilities, skills and attributes and we recognise these differences. We know that all of our students are unique, that they learn in different ways and require the correct blend of support and challenge.

In the classroom, subject teachers We know the importance of allowing work hard to stretch the most able students to follow a curriculum which is while also offering support for those matched to their abilities and career who require extra help. At Key Stage aspirations. Choice begins as early as Three a particular focus is given to when students choose which literacy and numeracy so that students’ language courses they will follow. At progress in these important areas is Key Stage Four students can vary the secure. A range of different strategies number of GCSE courses which they such as our Peer Reading Programme take, while at Post 16 level the breadth and Maths clinics ensure that this is of subjects available leads to a very wide the case. range of Higher and Further Education courses and job opportunities. Support and challenge also lies at the heart of our Assertive Mentoring To assist in this, the Careers We also seek to develop the individual Programme for students in Years Department offers ongoing guidance by providing a range of leadership Eleven to Fourteen. This has been a as girls seek to determine their career opportunities for our students. These very successful initiative; students meet paths. Individual guidance interviews begin as early as Year Eight when each with their Mentor at stages across the are available to all students from Year form elects a representative to serve on academic year to review their progress, Ten upwards and are particularly the School Council. Further to identify what additional help they important at the key transition points. opportunities are available at all age may need and to agree targets for levels including posts within our House further improvement. The CareerZone provides information system, sports captains and music on careers and courses beyond school ambassadors. Our two Special Educational Needs and this is supplemented by talks, Co-ordinators lead the work of our conferences, workshops and a biennial Classroom Assistants to ensure that Careers and those students joining Hunterhouse Convention. Students also have College with special educational needs opportunities to access specialist are well catered for and are able to counselling from the Careers Service access all aspects of their learning. of the Department of Employment and Learning. PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 13 PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS Developing strong and meaningful relationships with our parents has always been and will continue to be a key aspect of our work.

COMMUNICATION INFORMATION MEETINGS We liaise regularly with parents by Additional information meetings are email and text through ParentMail, our also organised to ensure that parents home-school communication system. are fully aware of the key issues Parents can also use this facility to relevant to their daughter’s education. make payments for trips, to top up Induction meetings are held regularly, their daughter’s Redwood card and for example when students move As well as raising additional funds for even to make online appointments for between key stages, and parents are the school, this group is an important our Progress Events. also invited into school to learn more link between the school and our about our work in relation to initiatives parents, organising events and The School website provides an such as e-safety and study skills. welcoming new parents into the informative and clear first reference school community. point for all those wishing to find out PARENT GOVERNORS more about the College. Parents also play an important role on PARENTAL CONSULTATION our Board of Governors, serving as We also encourage parents to share PROGRESS EVENTS representatives of the parental body their views and opinions with us as this These are held for each year group and providing an important sounding is one way in which we can identify across the academic year. They board for our work. areas for improvement, as well as provide parents with the opportunity recognising what is working well. This to meet with their daughter’s subject PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION partnership with parents helps to teachers, to review their progress and We are fortunate to have an active and create a supportive environment for all to discuss how further improvements very supportive Parent Teacher of our students. can be made. Association. 14 HUNTERHOUSE COLLEGE FROM YEAR 8 TO YEAR 14

BALLYMACASH PRIMARY SCHOOL DUNMURRY PRIMARY SCHOOL HARMONY HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL At Hunterhouse the teachers are very nice On my first day at Hunterhouse I felt a bit On the first day at Hunterhouse I was and supportive - you’re never left out. I scared and when I got in I was lost but I nervous but excited. My nerves went away also like that you only have five subjects met a girl called Katie-Jane and she had in no time as I was made to feel very every day so you have fewer books to carry the same problem as me. We ended up welcome. The teachers are really nice and about between classes. My favourite being friends and I realised there was the sports are incredibly fun and you learn subjects are Science, Technology and nothing to worry about. My favourite lots of new skills. I would definitely Design, Maths and Languages. I’ve learnt thing about school is switching classes and recommend Hunterhouse College. two new languages already! my best memory is getting lost in Cultra Lucy, Year 8 with my friends! Hope, Year 8 Since starting Hunterhouse College in Year The last seven years at Hunterhouse have Aimee, Year 8 8 I have thoroughly enjoyed and cherished flown in. As I progressed through the During my seven years studying at my time here. Through being part of the school, especially in Sixth Form, the Hunterhouse I have had the opportunity to school hockey team and Head Girl’s Team I relationships I have with both friends and make memories and form lasting bonds have made lifelong friends and memories I teachers have been really good. I spend a through being a part of the school would never have made otherwise. I hope lot of time in the Art Studio and it is a community. Although I will be sad to leave to use the valuable skills I have gained from great space to work in. Our class has school, I hope to move on to and the past seven years when I leave become really close and I hope to continue I look forward to the experiences and Hunterhouse in June. all the friendships I have made after I leave. challenges which lie ahead. Jasmine, Year 14 Anna, Year 14 Annie, Year 14

BROWNLEE PRIMARY SCHOOL FINAGHY PRIMARY SCHOOL MOIRA PRIMARY SCHOOL All the girls and teachers are very friendly. I On my first day I felt really nervous and I have made so many new friends here. My love learning new languages and new didn’t know if I would make any friends favourite subject is Science. I take Speech subjects. I was a little nervous at first but but quite quickly I made two new friends. and Drama and play the guitar in school. also excited, but it took no time to get My favourite thing I’ve done so far is the On my first day I felt nervous and I was used to all the new classes and to feel like Year 8 residential at Cultra. I liked it worried that I wouldn’t be able to cope part of the school. because I got to talk to lots of new people with all the new subjects. Now I have Lily, Year 8 and met a few new teachers. settled in really well and I am enjoying my time at Hunterhouse College. My time at Hunterhouse College has been Phoebe, Year 8 really enjoyable. Over the last seven years I My past seven years at Hunterhouse have Alannah, Year 8 have made lifelong friends and have had been enjoyable. Although I will be I am in my seventh year at Hunterhouse the opportunity to develop and learn new disappointed to leave, Hunterhouse has and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. skills. I look forward to the future but will not only allowed me to make lifelong The teachers always go the extra mile to miss my time here very much. friendships but has also provided me with help us. Life at Hunterhouse has given me Zoe, Year 14 the opportunities to develop a range of the skills and qualities required for skills which will be beneficial for my future university next year and I am hoping to career. study Psychology there. Beth, Year 14 Amy, Year 14 PROSPECTUS 2018-2019 15

OAKWOOD INTEGRATED PRIMARY RIVERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCHOOL I love going to Hunterhouse because all MAGHERALIN I love Year 8 and I especially love Art and the teachers are so encouraging and all of On my first day at Hunterhouse I was really Geography. I was so shy on the first day the girls are so kind. My favourite subject nervous. I didn’t know anyone. It was so as I was the only person from my primary is Art because I love drawing. easy to settle in and make friends. The school. But now I’m really comfortable in Sophie, Year 8 teachers were so friendly and welcoming. Hunterhouse and have met some of my I really enjoy PE as I am very sporty and like I’ve had a memorable seven years at best friends. I loved the Year 8 Cultra trip running and netball. My favourite thing Hunterhouse. I’ve developed skills and - especially the barn dance! My friends about Hunterhouse is how kind the gained qualifications, with the support and and I had the best time ever. teachers and staff are. I hope you love encouragement of my teachers, that will Hunterhouse as much as I do. Ciara, Year 8 be beneficial when entering university. Hunterhouse College has given me new During this time, I have made several Mollie, Year 8 exciting experiences. When I was in Year 8 lifelong friends and I will miss this place I have really enjoyed my time at the Cultra residential helped me make new greatly when I leave. Hunterhouse and have made many good friends and settle at ‘big’ school. Now, as Lorna, Year 14 friends that I hope to keep for life. All the a Year 14 Peer Mentor for Year 8, I felt teachers are enthusiastic and helpful, in proud to support our new students in their particular for my GCSEs and A levels. residential at Cultra. Sorcha, Year 14 Sophie, Year 14

POND PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL SEYMOUR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL TONAGH PRIMARY SCHOOL I love being able to move around different I have really enjoyed and settled well into Year 8 has been fantastic. On my first day classes throughout the day and having the Year 8 at Hunterhouse. I have made lots I was nervous but excited. My favourite chance to try out new subjects that I’d of new friends and the teachers and pupils things are my friends, my Science teacher, never done before. Some of my favourite are so helpful and friendly. My subjects and that we change rooms with each subjects are Religious Studies, Art and are PE, ICT, Art and Drama. I have been subject. My favourite subject is Science as Languages. You get to learn loads of new involved in the school show “Fame” and in I want to be a marine biologist. My best things and try different techniques. I love a swimming gala. The Year 8 trip to Cultra memory is when I found out there was a learning about all the cultures, languages was awesome! football team. and religions. I feel like I’ve known my Katelyn, Year 8 Sienna, Year 8 new friends forever! During my time in Hunterhouse, I have The past seven years at Hunterhouse have Jasmine, Year 8 gained lifelong friends and I will always be been far more than what I could have ever Since joining Hunterhouse back in 2011, grateful for my time here and the expected. Throughout my time here the I have gained a vast amount of knowledge memories I take with me. I feel prepared staff have been so helpful and friendly, and experience about matters such as for the future with the invaluable skills and especially the Languages and Science politics, business and digital technology qualifications I have gained with the help Departments who encouraged me to pick and how these all interconnect. This will of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. Biology, Chemistry and Spanish A Level help me throughout my life. I am Courtney, Year 14 and have guided me to my chosen career extremely grateful for my time in path. Hunterhouse as it has allowed me to meet Skye, Year 14 amazing people and form lifelong friendships. Beth, Year 14 (1750-SB) 028 9442 8053 ¤ antrimprinters printed by

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