Lagan College Induction Booklet 2020‐2021

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Principal’s Welcome

We are delighted to offer your child a place at Lagan College for September 2020.

We appreciate that your child may be excited and nervous about the prospect of moving up to, ‘big school,’ especially as they have been home learning since March. We will do our very best to alleviate their worries and to support all our children returning to Lagan College via an Induction Programme in late August. Please be reassured that we will be adhering to Department of Education and the Education Authority’s guidelines in response to the COVID‐19 emergency.

Unfortunately, for the short term we will not be able to offer the following provisions:  Morning Assemblies  Extra‐Curricular Activities  One to One Music Tuition  Educational Visits  Changing Room Facilities for PE

We envisage that all students will be initially asked to bring a packed lunch with the exception of those children who are eligible to receive a free school meal (Please note that we are a single‐use plastic free zone from 1 September 2020). Students will be expected to wear normal school uniform, however, they will be permitted to wear their PE uniform on the day they have PE only.

At Lagan College we endeavour to form good relationships with our students and their families. During the academic year 2020 – 2021 we will be utilising Parent Mail, a text messaging and email service with parent(s)/guardian(s) and all of our Social Media sites which include Twitter, Facebook and the School Website, to stay in regular communication with you.

It is vital that you provide the school with your most up to date email address and contact telephone number.

Your son/daughter will be allocated a Form Teacher in August. If you have any concerns in the early days and months of their transition to Lagan, please do not hesitate to contact us either via the Student Learning Planner or by phone.

We will also be using information provided by families to place children in appropriate learning paced classes for ‘core’ subjects including English, History, RE, Geography, French/Spanish, Irish, HE, ICT, Drama, Technology, Art, Music and Science, informed by the Literacy ability. We will be using Numeracy ability to place children in Maths learning paced classes and broader bands for PE.

We have provided you with important information in this Year 8 Induction pack and I would draw your attention to the Summary of Lagan College’s Policies.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Lagan College as an integrated and all ability school. We look forward to working in partnership with your family to ensure that your son/daughter settles into Lagan College and reaches his/her full potential and academic best.

Yours faithfully

______Amanda McNamee (Mrs) Principal

Chaplains’ Welcome

We are delighted that your son/daughter is joining us here at Lagan College and we are looking forward to getting to know them.

Lagan College is a school with a Christian integrated ethos. As chaplains, we aim to be a practical example of our ethos at the heart of the school.

The chaplaincy is a safe space for lively discussion, quiet conversation or simply for taking a break. It is a place where students can chat with us, meet with their mentors or talk through problems with the sixth form mediation team. A dedicated quiet space is available for people of all faiths and none to use for prayer or reflection.

As chaplains we are responsible for planning and co‐ordinating school assemblies. All students attend assembly once a week. This gives us the opportunity to explore our differences and discover all that we share in common. Assemblies follow a broadly Christian year, with reference to festivals of other traditions as well as connecting with events and situations in Northern Ireland and in the wider world. Students play an important role in helping us plan and deliver assemblies. We also hold special, longer assemblies to celebrate Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week.

We work in partnership with the Religious Education Department. Students learn RE together and follow the Northern Ireland Core Curriculum. To complement their Year 8 RE programme, we organise visits to local churches of different denominations.

We care for all students of Lagan College, of all faiths and none. This care includes supporting students and their families when specific denominational needs arise. For example, preparation for sacraments can be organised by the Catholic Chaplain if necessary. If you wish your son or daughter to avail of this, please contact Mr Sowney at the beginning of term.

We like to give special attention to Year 8 students to help with their transition from primary school. The Chaplaincy is open for anyone to drop in during break times and lunch times. Students can also make appointments with us at other times when they need to talk through some issues in a confidential, caring environment, especially at times of bereavement or family crisis. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

We look forward to working in partnership with you over the next few years.

With best wishes to you and your children.

Mrs Helen Killick and Mr Gerard Sowney (College Chaplains)

Home School Partnership

Statement of Partnership

The School is committed to creating and maintaining a caring community, in which:

 the individual is valued  all can achieve their potential  the climate is challenging and supportive  effort and success are celebrated

Each student’s education will be greatly enhanced by the development of a partnership between the home and the school. An effective partnership will ensure that each student develops intellectually, socially, spiritually and emotionally and is able to take full advantage of all the school has to offer.

Parents’ and Students’ Expectations of the School Parents and students may expect the school to provide:

 A safe, well ordered, caring environment.  Programmes of Study suitable for each students age, aptitude and ability in line with the Northern Ireland Curriculum.  Quality learning experiences.  Regular information about school activities and the progress/performance of students.  Regular consultation sessions of which there would be at least one per year.  Early warning of problems whether these are associated with work, relationships or discipline.  An efficient system of dealing with complaints through ready access to the appropriate member of staff.  A range of extra‐curricular activities.

The School’s expectations of Parents and Students

Parents and students are expected to:‐

 Support the aims, ethos and code of conduct of the school both inside and outside school.  Complement the work of the school with helpful attitudes and a supportive home environment to encourage completion of homework and other academic tasks.  Ensure regular and punctual attendance and maximum participation to enable the student to benefit fully from the learning experiences provided by the school.  Check the student wears the prescribed uniform and is properly equipped for each school day.  Read reports, letters and other communications from the school and to sign and return reply slips.  Display a willingness to participate in consultation sessions and other school events.  Make early contact with the school to discuss any matters which might have a bearing on the student’s education.  Encourage the student to derive maximum benefit from school by participating in a range of extra‐ curricular activities.  Ensure the student has the adequate rest and nourishment essential for an effective day’s work.

LAGAN COLLEGE BELFAST Uniform Policy

Document Reviewed: May 2020 by D Collins, VP Pastoral

Date Ratified by BOG: March 2013, Reviewed February 2019

Review Date: May 2021

RELATED DOCUMENTS 1. DENI Circular 2011/04 – Guidance to School on School Uniform policy 2. Safeguarding Policy 3. Anti‐Bullying Policy 4. Positive Behaviour Policy 5. Relationship and Sexuality Education Policy

INTRODUCTION Uniform is the outward identity of our school and the means by which our pupils are distinguished in the wider community. The wearing of the Lagan College uniform supports our commitment to be one community based on our mission statement, ‘that they be one’, which embodies the school values of equality, respect, reconciliation and service to others. We believe that our school uniform can play a valuable role by: setting an appropriate tone; instilling pride; supporting positive behaviour; encouraging identity with, and support for, the school ethos; ensuring pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protecting children from social pressures to dress in a particular way; and, nurturing cohesion and promoting good relations between different groups of pupils. It is important, therefore that students have a pride in wearing it smartly, neatly and correctly.

Exceptions to the policy may be made on the grounds of religion, race or medical conditions. All exceptional requests will require a letter to the Board of Governors.

STUDENT UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS The College Student Expectations set out clear the standard expected by all students in regard to uniform. The Student Expectations state:

WE WEAR OUR UNIFORM CORRECTLY AND WITH PRIDE:  We will wear our full school uniform correctly and with pride  We will quickly change any items of uniform or appearance that are not correct.  Our hair length, style and colour will be in line with our school Uniform policy

Additionally, at Lagan College, students must:  Wear full school uniform which includes blazer in and around school, for all school occasions and journeys to and from school and home.  Ensure all items/articles of clothing are clearly marked with the owner’s name.  Ensure school bags are plain and practical for use.  Only wear trainers for PE lessons or if there is an injury covered by a medical certificate.  Not chew gum as it is not permitted in or around school.

While partaking in PE Lessons:  Students are encouraged to use gum shields whilst partaking in College sports.  PE uniform can be worn travelling home from school if the student has the subject last period or is attending an after school activity. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCEPTANCE OF A PLACE IN THE COLLEGE REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE OF THE COLLEGE UNIFORM POLICY.

Appropriate sanctions will be applied in accordance with the school positive behaviour policy if the school uniform is not worn correctly. The Principal’s decision on what is appropriate is final.

Enquiries about uniform should be made through the Head of Year or Senior teachers.

Year group Head of Year Head of School Year 8 Mr R Gray Miss K Wightman Mrs L Grant

Year 9 Mrs B Hearty Mrs L Mulholland

Year 10 Mrs M Mills Miss F Smyth

Year 11 Ms M Bell Mrs S Jones Mrs D Carlisle

Year 12 Mr L Mathison Dr C McConnell

Year 13 Miss J Rogan Mr S Hare

Year 14 Miss A Bell

*During periods of extreme weather the Principal will inform families of any changes to the uniform policy. School Uniform Stockists

Robert’s School Wear C A Gowdy Ltd Warnocks Littles

24 Central Avenue 121 Woodstock Road, 791‐792 Lisburn Road 254‐256 Woodstock Road Bangor, Belfast, Belfast, Belfast, BT20 3AF BT6 8AB BT9 7GX BT6 9DN

Tel: 028 9127 0516 Tel: 028 9045 9052 Tel: 028 9038 1828 Tel: 028 9045 8372

Truly Fare PE Uniform Stockists ‐ Podium 4 Sport Ltd

397 Ormeau Road 40 Montgomery Road, Belfast Castlereagh, BT7 3GQ Belfast, BT6 9HL Tel: 02890 691347 Tel: 02890 701 333 Mobile: 07970288193

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE UNIFORM Uniform Recycling

Family Fund support

IEF Uniform Grant

Lagan College Year 8 ‐10 Uniform

Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists

1 BLAZER Black with school badge Listed uniform stockists only

2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt

OR OR

BLOUSE A short sleeved red and white stripes Listed uniform stockists only blouse can be worn without a tie.

3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists only

4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the knee.

5 SWEATER Grey with school colours Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

CARDIGAN Plain grey

6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers

School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists worn with skirt only

7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.

(worn with skirt)

8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn without any logos.

9 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe weather only.

10 SCARF A plain scarf

Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists only

11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7

Brogue or black patent type shoes are acceptable.

 MAKE UP should be natural and subtle  JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.  HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads. Year 8 ‐10 should be clean shaved.  BADGES: Only school badges may be worn

Lagan College Year 11‐12 Uniform

Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists

1 BLAZER Black with school badge Listed uniform stockists only

2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt

OR OR

BLOUSE A short sleeved red and white stripes Listed uniform stockists only blouse can be worn without a tie.

3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists only

4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the knee.

5 SWEATER Black with school colours Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

CARDIGAN Plain black

6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers

School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists worn with skirt only

7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.

(worn with skirt)

8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn without any logos.

9 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe weather only.

10 SCARF A plain scarf

Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists only

11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7

Brogue or black patent type shoes are acceptable.

 MAKE UP should be natural and subtle  JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.  HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads. Year 11 ‐12 should be clean shaved.  BADGES: Only school badges may be worn

Lagan College Sixth Form Uniform

Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists

1 BLAZER Green with school badge Listed uniform stockists only

2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt

OR OR

BLOUSE A short sleeved green and white stripes Listed uniform stockists only blouse can be worn without a tie.

3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists only

4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the knee.

5 SWEATER Green with school colours Listed uniform stockists only OR OR

CARDIGAN Plain green

6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers

School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists worn with skirt only

7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.

(worn with skirt)

8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn without any logos.

9 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe weather only.

10 SCARF A plain black scarf

Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists only

11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7

Brogue or black patent type shoes are acceptable.

 MAKE UP should be natural and subtle  JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.  HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads. Year 13 and14 may have facial hair which must be neat and groomed.  BADGES: Only school badges may be worn

SHOES

Do wear This excludes

Plain black flat heeled leather school shoes. Please note that high heels, flimsy pumps, canvas shoes, trainer type shoes, such as vans, converse or Brogue and black patent type shoes are adidas or boots are not acceptable. acceptable.

Students who arrive with the wrong type of shoes will Students will require a medical note if specific be asked to replace them. footwear is needed.

Lagan College PE Uniform

Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists

BOYS GIRLS

1 PE T‐shirt LCB black LCB red and black Listed uniform stockists only

2 PE Bottoms Black shorts Black skort

Black skinny track Black leggings pants. Black track suit Black tracksuit bottoms bottoms

3 PE track top LCB black hoodie LCB red hoodie Listed uniform stockists only or or

LCB black quarter zip LCB red quarter zip top top

4 Socks Black Red Listed uniform stockists only

5 Shoes Proper trainers Proper trainers

6 Equipment Shin guards Hockey stick

Gum shield. Shin guards

Gum shield

7 Desirable Football boots for Astro shoes for hockey equipment activities on grass for example: football,

Gaelic football and rugby.

Appendix 1: Student Learning Planner ‐ Student Uniform List Lagan College Uniform List

We wear: We wear:

BLAZER SWEATER/CARDIGAN

Year 8 – 12 Junior school (Years 8, 9 and 10) grey with school colours. Black with school badge

A grey school cardigan is an option. This can only Year 13 ‐14 be a school cardigan purchased from the school Green with school badge suppliers

This excludes sports hoodies, over or under Senior school (Years 11 and 12) black with school blazer colours.

A black school cardigan is an option. This can only be a school cardigan purchased from the school BADGES suppliers

Only school badges may be worn.

Students will be requested to remove any Sixth Form (Year 13 and 14) green with school additional badges from their uniform colours.

SHIRT/BLOUSE Alternately a green school cardigan is an option. This can only be a school cardigan purchased from Plain white, school shirt, tucked in at all times. the school suppliers

Only a white T‐shirt or vest is permitted This excludes anything in sweatshirt style underneath. material, anything with a hood, zips or buttons, cardigans, not even under your blazer or on the way to and from school. A short sleeved striped blouse can be worn throughout the school year without a tie.

Year 8 – 12

Red and white stripes

TIE

Year 13 ‐14 School tie, neatly knotted with top shirt button closed must be worn with the traditional school Green and white stripes shirt.

This excludes an open necked shirt or coloured The short sleeved red and white shirt does not T‐shirt or vest underneath require a tie.

This excludes school tie with top button undone.

TROUSERS SKIRT

Black standard school trousers. Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the knee.

This excludes skinny, jegging, hipsters, legging, jean‐style, frayed, clingy, lycra, decorated or This excludes a rolled up skirt and a short tight casual trousers skirt with splits in the seams.

Lagan College Uniform List

We wear: We wear:

SOCKS TIGHTS (worn with skirt)

Black only worn with trousers Plain black

School knee socks (grey with school colours) This excludes Patterned tights only worn with skirt.

This excludes Coloured/ patterned socks, white trainer socks

COAT SCARF

Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn A plain black scarf without any logos.

A regulation school scarf is available from the This excludes coloured/ patterned coats suppliers.

This excludes coloured/ patterned scarf

HAT

A plain hat is acceptable during severe weather only

HAIR FACIAL HAIR

Natural hair colours only Year 13 and14 only

Facial hair must be neat and groomed.

Hair must be neat and off the face. Hair should conform to current school regulations as

announced in assemblies. JEWELLERY

One plain finger ring and a watch.

Long hair should be tied back in school colours for hygiene and safety reasons and to promote Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs a positive image of the school. may be worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears.

Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads. Piercings should only be arranged for the start of holiday time so that they are healed before term begins. This excludes no extreme hairstyles such as in colour, bleaching, spiking or with additions such as braids, extensions etc., are not This excludes an additional pairs of earrings. appropriate for wearing with school uniform Students will be requested to remove any and will not be permitted. additional jewellery. Visible facial piercings are not permitted in school. Plasters or retainers are not acceptable. Students will be sent home if not adhering to policy

MAKE UP

Natural, subtle, unobtrusive makeup.

Eyeshadow and contouring are not permitted. Fake eyelashes, nail varnish and acrylic nails are not permitted.

SHOES

We wear: This excludes:

Plain black flat heeled leather school shoes. Brogue Please note that high heels, flimsy pumps, canvas type shoes are acceptable. shoes, trainer type shoes, such as vans, converse or adidas or boots are not acceptable.

Black patent shoes Students who arrive with the wrong type of shoes will

be asked to replace them. Students will require a medical note if specific

footwear is needed.

THE FAMILY FUND APPEAL LETTER

Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s)

On behalf of the Board of Governors I wish to appeal for your support for Lagan College’s Family Fund.

The Family Fund was established by Parents and Directors to help deliver a high level of educational and extracurricular activities to our students. We invite parents to make an annual voluntary donation of £150 (one child) or £210 (two or more children) by cheque or direct debit. An application form will be sent to you in August or can be collected from the office.

Your donation will help allow all of our students to benefit from the breadth and quality of opportunities, resources and facilities which help them to fulfil their potential. We want to continue to offer all these opportunities to your sons and daughters and where possible, to enhance our provision.

One major way you can support the College in this work is through your contribution to the Family Fund.

The Family Fund contributions are spent on a wide range of educational and extracurricular activities which could otherwise not be financed. The diversity of the activities available means there is something for everyone. These include:

 Supplementing transport costs as we hope to purchase two nine-seater people carriers.  Supplementing the cost of specific, software and equipment for the various subjects the College offers.  Supplementing e-learning provision across the school.  Supplementing the cost of extra-curricular activities.

There are also many areas which we would like to develop and improve and your contribution to the Family Fund will help us to make these aspirations become a reality.

As a parent of a new Year 8 student we look forward to having a working partnership with you. Your family contribution would be very much appreciated as the Educational budget has been reduced significantly.

Thank you for your continued support and Family Fund donations Yours faithfully

Mrs A McNamee Principal

Lagan College Calendar – 2020‐2021

TERM 1 – AUTUMN TERM

Autumn Term commences Tuesday 1 September 2020

Staff Development Day Monday 12 October 2020

Staff Development Day Monday 26 October 2020

Mid Term Break Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 October 2020

Autumn Term re‐commences Monday 2 November 2020

School Finishes for the Christmas Break Friday 18 December 2020 at 11.40 am

Christmas Holidays Monday 21 December 2020 – Friday 1 January 2021 (inclusive)

TERM 2 – SPRING TERM

All Students Return Monday 4 January 2021

Staff Development Day* Friday 8 January 2021

Mid Term Break Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2021 (inc)

Staff Development Day* Friday 26 March 2021

Staff Development Day* Monday 29 March 2021

Easter Holidays for students Tuesday 30 March – Friday 9 April 2021 (inc)

TERM 3 – SUMMER TERM

All Students Return Monday 12 April 2021

May Day Holiday (1) Monday 3 May 2021

May Day Holiday (2) Monday 31 May 2021

School Finishes Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 11.40 am

* Staff Development Days – students do not attend

Timetable Sample Year 8

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Registration

9.10 – 9.25am Period 1 Maths Music PE French 9.25 – 10.05 Maths BL – G17 HOY – G89 CL MLS – G05 BL – G17 Period 2 Home Irish Art and Design PE Science 10.05 – 10.45 Economics QI – G22 MCV – F16 CL WHY – G76 EL – G34 Break B R E A K 10.45 – 11.00 Period 3 French Technology Art Music English 11.00 – 11.40 MLS – G05 PLT – G55 MCV – F16 HOY – G89 BKT – F30 Period 4 Home Geography Art Technology Maths 11.40 – 12.20 Economics SM – L05 MCV – F16 PLT– G55 BL – G17 EL – G34 Period 5 Home English Maths 12.20 – 12.55 Economics LUNCH LUNCH BKT – F30 BL – G17 EL – G34 Period 6 ICT English Geography 12.55 – 1.30 LUNCH MUL – F32 LUNCH BKT – F30 SM – L05

Period 7 English History Maths Irish 1.30 – 2.05 LUNCH BKT – F30 MRG – G25 BL – G17 QI – G22

Period 8 Religion Science Geography History Drama 2.05 – 2.45 Studies WTN – G76 SM – L05 MRG – G25 GRY – G82 SNY – F43 Period 9 Religion Science History ICT Drama 2.45 – 3.30 Studies WTN – G76 MRG – G25 MUL– F32 GRY – G82 SNY – F43

Teacher Subject

BL – Miss Bell Mathematics

BKT – Mrs Beckett English

EL – Mrs Ellis Home Economics

MLS – Mrs Mills French/Spanish

WTN – Miss Wightman Science

SM – Mrs Smyth Geography

SNY – Mr Sowney Religious Studies

MRG – Miss Morgan History

SGR – Mrs Mulholland ICT

GRY – Mr Gray Drama

QI – Mrs Quigg Irish

CL – Mr Connolly PE

HOY – Miss Hoy Music

PLT – Mr Platt Technology

MCV – Miss McConville Art and Design

The College has three lunch periods between 12.20 – 2.05pm, as a result the lunch time of students may differ each day.

Student Learning Planner

Every student will be given a Student Learning Planner at the beginning of each academic year to record the details of every homework. It is best to complete the homework on the night it is given to you by teacher.

It is important that parents/guardians check and sign their child’s diary on a weekly basis to help monitor progress.

An example of a page from the Student Learning Planner is included below:

Equipment List

Students must be prepared and equipped for learning. Please ensure that your child has the following equipment.

∙ Pencil case ∙ Pencils ∙ Pens ‐ blue/black ∙ Ruler ∙ Eraser ∙ Sharpener ∙ Compass (for circles) ∙ Protractor ∙ Felt Tips ∙ Colouring pencils ∙ 400g Glue Stick ∙ Highlighters ∙ Pen Drive

It is possible to purchase a maths set that includes everything for just a few pounds in many different shops.

Maths Calculator Each student must have a calculator and bring it to every Mathematics lesson. The Maths Dept. recommends the Casio FX83 or FX85. These usually retail for about £7.

IPad Please note students use an IPad from Year 9 onwards as part of a blended approach to learning.

Passport to Lagan

As part of the transitions process we have created a purpose‐built, student‐friendly website where those joining us in September can find out about the school.

Site address: www.passporttolagan.weebly.com

Students can use the site to find out more about the history of Lagan College, our values and ethos, and life in Year 8. They can also send us any questions that they may have, and we will then answer some of these on the site. In addition, there is information which parents may find useful, such as details of uniform stockists.

Students will also be issued with a short quiz book which they should work through as they explore the site. They will be going over this on the first day of school, and so should bring it with them on this day. If they lose their copy of the booklet, they will be able to download and print a new copy from the 2Summer” section of the website.

The site is still a work in progress, and will be updated regularly with further information and resources (such as examples of canteen menus, school bus information and examples of Year 8 students’ work). Therefore, even if students are keen to get ahead and complete their quiz book now, we would encourage them to check back to the site over the summer to see what has been added.

We hope that this will help to inform pupils about what to expect when they come to Lagan College, as well as alleviating any fears or worries. If you have any questions or feedback as you explore the site with your child, feel free to drop us an email on [email protected]

Home School Communications with ParentMail

Lagan College will be using ParentMail to communicate to you. Communicating with parents is an important part of what we do, making sure you get the correct information about activities, events and things that really matter is something we care about.

ParentMail will be beneficial to you because you can:  Use a free mobile app on Android and iOS to pick up school messages instantly.  Top up dinner money or pay for school trips/items in just a few taps.  Complete forms, give consent/permissions and give feedback on surveys.  Keep on top of school meetings and events.

Registering with ParentMail is very easy! You will be sent either an email and/or text message in August from ParentMail. When you receive this, you just follow the instructions in the message. Please be assured that ParentMail is registered with the Information Commissioner and guarantees that all information you provide will be kept private and will not be passed on to any other organisation. Once registered, if you have an Android or Apple smartphone, we highly recommend you download the ParentMail App for the best user experience. To do this, simply search for “ParentMail” in your App store.

You will be able to top up your child’s dinner money account electronically, using credit or debit cards as well as PayPal and PayPoint and will receive automatic reminders when your balance is running low. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpVSKiewDs We will be completely cashless over the Summer 2020 so appreciate your support in making payments electronically to your child’s account. In normal circumstances, if you do not wish to make payments online, you can continue to make cash payments at the kiosks around the school. However, this facility will not be available at this time. Please note, your bank statement will display either Lagan College or ParentMail, dependent on your payment method.

Cashless Catering System

We operate a cashless catering system, whereby parents can upload money to their child’s account or students can lodge money at five cash points/kiosks throughout the school. This system enables students to pay for their food in the eating spaces from funds that have loaded onto an account stored on the school computer. The College will have additional safety procedures in place to ensure the health and wellbeing of all students is a priority at this time.

This system has several advantages for both the students and parents:  Students can lodge money to their account at five cash points/kiosks throughout the school.  Parents can send dinner money/cheques direct to the school to be uploaded on their child’s account, via the office.  Students will be served more quickly and queuing will be reduced.  Better information will be available on healthy eating and food options.

Year 8 students will be given a personal five digit PIN number and depending on Government guidance, each child will be offered at the start of the year the opportunity to use a Bio‐Metric finger reader. The Bio‐Metric image is not a finger print but is a unique feature to an individual. This makes the Bio‐Metrics the most reliable kind of personal identification because it cannot be forgotten, misplaced or stolen.

EMOS‐Infineer has developed a unique system with a mathematical algorithm which translates each student’s finger recognition. This information cannot be accessed by anyone outside the system or used or transferred outside the school.

The student’s name and photograph will appear at the tills to prevent the misuse of the PIN number but in real terms the Bio‐Metric image will keep your child’s cashless account personal and safe.

Free School Meals Parents need to apply directly to the Education Authority for Free Schools. The information regarding Free School Meals is located at https://www.eani.org.uk/financial‐help/free‐school‐meals

Students entitled to free school meals will have their account credited on a daily basis and can be accessed with the use of the PIN number and/or by Bio‐Metric image at the tills. Additional credits can be added by the student using the cash points/kiosks or by parent/guardian who wishes to lodge money/cheque with the school. This can be used to purchase additional items not included in the free school meal allowance, or to buy items at break time.

When sending in money/cheques we would ask that the student’s name and form class are clearly written on the back of each cheque for identification purposes. Cheques should be made payable to Lagan College. Additional information in regard to this system will be sent to you before your child commences the College.

If any parent has any concerns please contact Mrs Mary Mackey, School Bursar, for more information.

Lagan College Parents’ Council

The College has a strong, active Parents’ Council. The Council is an important part of the school body, which meets monthly. The Council is kept up to date with what is happening in the College, usually on first Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm however these meetings are suspended until further DE/EA guidance.

The Council’s role is to support the College in its mission statement through organising a number of fund raising events annually and supporting the organisation of school functions such as Open Day and the annual school show. The Council has its own section and an emailing facility on the College website. The monthly meetings provide a great opportunity for parents to get to know one another.

If you are interested in learning more about the Council and possibly joining it, please contact Miss Collins, Vice Principal, [email protected], at the College.

Extra‐curricular Activities

Please be aware that due to the current Covid‐19 Pandemic these activities have been suspended.

At Lagan College we pride ourselves in the range of extra‐curricular activities that we offer our pupils. These activities range from Sporting and Fitness activities to Arts and Drama, all of which serve to develop our pupils as well rounded young adults. To meet with this demand, there is a flourishing programme of activities every day after school. Other clubs and societies meet at lunch time, at weekends or regularly, as required.

The current list consists of the following, but is by no means exhaustive, and can be added to as pupil demand requires. Lunchtime Clubs Lunchtime/After School Clubs After School Clubs

Design Club Orchestra Girls Soccer STEM Club Brass Group Gaelic Football History Club String Group Senior and Junior Basketball Junior Justice Group Junior and Senior Choir Shodokan Aikido Wii Club Woodwind Group Fitness Science Club Traditional Group Film Club Senior and Junior Justice Group African/Samba Drum Group Badminton Genesis Club Eco Committee IT Coursework Club Revelation The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Media Club Pokémon and Gaming Club Scheme Boys Football Board Game Club Sentinus Engineering Challenge Tennis World Challenge Expedition Athletics Boys Golf Girls Hockey Netball Girls Gymnastics Girls Dance Cross Country

Sixth Form Enrichment Termly

Young Enterprise Geography Field Trip Club Uni Survival

Personal safety First Aid

However, it is worth noting that all these activities are subject to change, as staff commitments vary throughout the year. Any pupil interested in taking part should talk to the teacher in charge first.

The College also has several dramatic productions annually in which a large number of students take part and has been selected twice to represent Northern Ireland at the National Theatre in London.

A wide variety of trips for educational, cultural and sporting reasons are also organised each year within the British Isles and abroad. Visits have been made recently to London, Switzerland, Belgium, Peru, China, Africa, India, the United States and Spain

Careers Education Information and Guidance

As part of delivering a high quality education and preparing our students to be effective decision makers with regard to their career pathways, Lagan College, works closely with Careers Service of Northern Ireland, to provide Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) through a Partnership Agreement.

Access to high quality careers information, advice and guidance in schools is more important than ever given the complex choices open to our young people. Lagan College prides itself in equipping its students with the information, advice and guidance needed to enable them to make appropriate choices at key transition points in their school career.

Careers Advisors from the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) will be available, to help our students, in a variety of contexts. Advisors will deliver information talks to whole classes as well as providing one to one careers interviews.

To enable this system to work effectively Lagan College needs to provide the Careers Service with basic information about the students, including; pupil name, home address, date of birth and telephone number. This information can be shared in hard copy format or electronically. To this end the school needs your permission to share this information. This information will only be used for careers guidance and will not be shared with any third parties. The Careers Service has indicated that all personal information will be securely stored and that it conforms fully to all requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Promoting Numeracy How to use the MyMaths website

Type in the web address www.mymaths.co.uk

The MyMaths login page appears. In the login box type lagan In the password box type square

MyMaths is a website that our students can use within school and at home for revision and learning.

Pick the Booster pack named “Four Boosters” from along the top of the screen. This will direct you to work that is very suitable for a student who is leaving P7.

Student can work at their pace and get advice on how to do the topics

31 Promoting Numeracy – Primary School Maths

x10, x100, x1000, ÷10, ÷100, Negative numbers and use of

÷1000 by moving place value number line for temperature Decimals, putting into order difference

Decimals add Number Find ¾ of..., and subtract 2/5 of... etc

Times tables up Add/Subtract to 10x10 whole numbers

Simplifying fractions e.g 30/100 =3/10 Find ½ of..., ¼ of... etc Simple % and changing to fraction e.g. 50% = ½, 10% = 1/10, 25% = ¼

Function machines (single Meaning and solving 4m=24 Plotting coordinates and double) Number patterns and using positive sequences numbers like (4, 5) Multiples Square numbers

Triangular Factors numbers Algebra Continue a number pattern

Drawing out axes Simple equations Reverse function Letters can represent Rule and next term in for coordinates like 7+?=20 Promoting Numeracy – Primary School Maths machines numbers a sequence 32

Telling the Names of Nets of 3D Changing cm to m, time using Area of Area by quadrilaterals shapes mm to cm, m to km am & pm triangles counting Area of squares and squares Measure an angle using rectangles Using a a protractor compass to draw a circle Areas of compound shapes

Volume by Measure the Shape, Space, Measure counting length of a line cubes using mm, cm

NSEW and 45°, Volume of the 8 points cuboid = lwh of the compass Angles in a triangle Names of angles e.g. Right‐angle Straight line angle Names of acute, obtuse, reflex, problems problems triangles right‐angle 24hr clock Duration Line and rotational between 2 symmetry times

Mean, mode, median Probability words e.g. and range likely, certain, impossible etc

Pictograms Tally marks

Bar graphs Data

Simple pie charts

Simple questionnaires Mean of a list

These topics are taught in primary school. At Lagan College we will build upon these during Year8 in preparation for the GCSE. Please look at these and use the mymaths website to help yourself. (Mymaths advice page is also enclosed)

33 Promoting Literacy

‘’Parents can have a significant influence on their child’s achievement by encouraging them to do well, taking an interest in their child’s education. Pupils and parents also have a responsibility to cooperate and work in partnership with the school to enable pupils to fulfil their potential.” The Department of Education in Northern Ireland (DENI)

Supporting Literacy from Home

Encourage your child to read at home

Fiction, non‐fiction, magazines, newspapers, audio books and e‐books are to be encouraged. It doesn’t really matter what they read, as any reading at home regularly will help develop skills which they can bring to the classroom. Build reading into the daily routine; shared and paired reading at home can spark a lifelong love of books!

Look at written work together which has been marked by the teacher. Ask questions to your child: “What does this comment mean? How could you improve that sentence?” Be sure to also comment on what they have done well—this will really boost their confidence!

Support spelling and vocabulary development. Help by testing your child when they have word lists and spellings to learn and encourage them to look up words using a dictionary or computer spell check facility.

Read together the books your child is studying at school. It can really help them if you read these together, and talk about the language and characters. Add in fun challenges, for example learn a few short quotations together as a competition.

Summer Reading Challenge

Your son/daughter will receive a Summer Reading Challenge which we encourage you to support them to complete at least one book review of a book they read over the summer holidays. The Reading Challenge is a great way to actively encourage them to read regularly and at Lagan College we have regular reading challenge events through the academic year to promote and sustain good reading habits.

34 At Lagan College we encourage all young people to read and enjoy the world of books. Below are some recommended authors for Summer reading.

Fantasy Thriller / Adventure Cornelia Funke Derek Landy Angie Sage Anthony Horowitz Eva Ibbotson Anthony Masters C.S. Lewis Andrew Lane J.K. Rowling Philip Pullman Joseph Delaney Chris Ryan Susan Cooper Eoin Colfer J.R.R. Tolkein Rick Riorden Adam Blade Lemony Snicket Vivian French Pittacus Lore Chris D’Lacey Malorie Blackman Sarah Prineas Jenny Nimmo Animals Suzanne Collins Lucy Daniels Michael Grant Dick King‐Smith Danien Dibben Kate Thompson Louise Cooper Sport Jenny Oldfield Michael Hardcastle Erin Hunter Rod Childs Alan Gibbons Humour Chris D’Lacey Roald Dahl Terence Deary Historical Jeremy Strong Gerard Whelan Dave Pilkey Theresa Tomlinson Andy Staunton Cora Harrison Philip Ardagh Michael Morpurgo Francesca Simon Steve Barlow Jeff Kinney David Walliams Girl Talk Michael Lawrence Cathy Cassidy James Patterson Jacqueline Wilson Lincoln Peirce Judi Curtin Jean Ure For Dyslexia friendly reads Judy Blume Try books by the publisher Barrington Lauren Kate Stoke.

35 Library Facility

Our ‘state of the art’ Library facility is open during break and at lunch with recommended reads, magazines and with new stock arriving regularly, reading has never been so much fun at Lagan College!

Weekly Library Lesson in Yr. 8 All students in Year 8 benefit from one period per week where they have exclusive access as a teaching class to the school library. All books are coded to enable each student to access reading at a level which challenges and extends their vocabulary and reading ability.

Reading for Pleasure Each Friday morning during form class, Year 8‐10 students benefit from a 15‐minute silent reading session with their form tutor. Year 8 students employ books chosen through their Library lesson.

Northern Ireland Libraries Service Online This resource enables students to browse and choose from the entire Northern Ireland Libraries catalogue of teenage fiction, eBooks can be borrowed online. The service is also free for adults to use, just log in at www.nilibraries.co.uk

Transport Arrangements Education Authority Bus Routes –East Belfast/ Dundonald Area

Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3 Bus 4 (Eamon Rooney Bus)

Canberra Longstone Old Dundonald Dundonald

Canberra Park Longstone School Old Dundonald Road Route under review

Ballyregan Road Old Dundonald Kingsway Gardens Road

Ulster Hospital Gilnahirk Road Ballyhanwood

Road East Link Braniel Road

Manse Road Ballyhanwood

Road

Manse Road

The Education Authority are currently reviewing all their allocated services to Dundonald and East Belfast.

Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.

37 Transport Arrangements – Morning Buses

Stand 14 Stand 13 Stand 12 Stand 11 Stand 10 Stand 9 N’ARDS CARRYDUFF DOWNPATRICK NEWCASTLE/ GVS LAGANSIDE BALLY‐ NAHINCH (QUEENSWAY) VIA VIA ORMEAU ALBERTBRIDGE Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs 08.15am 08.40am 08.00 07.40 08.40 08.25

Bus 9 Bus 15 Bus 18 Bus 3 Bus 34

ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS CITYBUS ULSTERBUS

Newtownards Carryduff Downpatrick Depot Newcastle Depot Adelaide Laganside Bus Depot 08.00 07.40 Street centre 08.15 Saintfield Road Crossgar Ormeau Albertbridge Road Comber 08.15 Road 08.30 Lagan Upper College Saintfield Ravenhill Newtownards Ballygowan 08.25 Road Road 08.40 Carryduff Saintfield Knock Road Crossnacreevy 8.40 Road Glen Road Lagan College Students must Newton Park transfer at Carryduff Ballygowan Road (Queensberry) to Manse Road the school bus Manse Road Lagan College Lagan College

Bus stops at Bus stops at Adelaide Albertbridge Road Street Upper Ormeau Newtownards Road Road

Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.

38 Transport Arrangements – Morning Buses

Stand 8 Stand 7 Stand 6 Stand 5 Stand 4 Stand 3 Stand 2 Stand 1

LAGANSIDE HOLYWOOD BANGOR Finaghy Shaftesbury GVS LAGANSIDE BELVOIR

VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA C’REAGH MOUNT SANDOWN C’BURN RAVENHILL RD MERRION Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs 08.40 08.25 08.20 08.30 08.30 08.25 08.30 08.20

Bus 34 Bus 6a Bus 6 Bus 2 Bus 1 Bus 8 Bus 10 Bus 188

ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS CITYBUS ULSTERBUS. CITYBUS

Sandown Road Croft Road Bangor Depot Finaghy Crossroads Shaftesbury Adelaide Laganside Bus Hydebank Holywood (layby on the Square Street Centre Roundabout Knock Road Crawfordsburn Lisburn Road) Stand 11 Lagan College Crescent Church Ormeau Belvoir Park Dual Carriageway Croft Road Finaghy Road Embankment Central Station Bus services all Holywood South Malone Road Belvoir Road Saintfield Road stops to Upper Ravenhill Castlereagh Road Newtownards Lagan College Upper Malone Milltown Road Road Saintfield Road Newton Road Road, Parkway Road Ballygowan Road Newtownbreda Saintfield Knockbreda Manse Road Milltown Road Road Road Manse Road Road

Lagan College Purdysburn Road School Road Newton Park Lagan College Mount Merrion Avenue Cairnshill Road Newton Road Manse Road Bus stops at Bus stops at Ladas Drive Sandown Road Manse Road Manse Road Lagan College Castlereagh Road Knockbreda Road Ballygowan Road Castlereagh Forestside Lagan College Road Saintfield Road Bus stops at Newton Park Adelaide Lagan College Bus stops at Bus stops at Street Finaghy Road Malone Road Ravenhill South Barnetts Park Road Upper Malone Newton Park Road Cairnshill Road

Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.

39 Transport Arrangements –Afternoon Buses

Stand 14 Stand 13 Stand 12 Stand 11 Stand 10 Stand 9 N’ARDS CARRYDUFFF DOWNPATRICK GVS GVS SHORT STRAND

VIA VIA (QUEENSWAY) VIA VIA ALBERTBRIDGE MONEYREA LADAS‐ CREGAGH‐ ORMEAU ORMEAU Departs Departs Departs Departs 3.40pm 3.35pm 3.40pm 3.40pm

Bus 15 Bus 8a Bus 8b Bus 7a ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS

Moneyrea Manse Manse Road Manse Road Manse Road Manse Road Road Ballygowan Saintfield Ballygowan Ballygowan Road Ballygowan Road Saintfield Road Road Comber Dual Carriageway Glen Road Saintfield Saintfield Castlereagh Road Newtownards Road Cregagh Road Knock Dual Crossgar Ladas Drive Carriageway Carryduff Mount Merrion (Queensway) Downpatrick Mount Merrion Avenue Sandown Road

Avenue Carryduff (Drumalig Rosetta Road Upper Turning Circle Rosetta Road Newtownards Road NB Pupils travelling Ormeau Road on Ormeau Albertbridge Road to Ballynahinch or Road Linenhall Street Newcastle Mountpottinger will continue their Ormeau Avenue City Hall Road journey home on the Belfast to Newcastle Bedford Street Short Strand service bus (18) from Carryduff. City Hall Laganside Bus centre Europa Bus centre

Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.

40 Transport Arrangements –Afternoon Buses

Stand 8 Stand 7 Stand 6 Stand 5 Stand 4 Stand 3 Stand 2 Stand 1

LAGANSIDE BANGOR BANGOR FINAGHY SHAFTESBURY SHORT CENTRAL ROSETTA STRAND VIA VIA VIA (DIRECT) VIA VIA VIA S’FIELD SANDOWN HOLYWOOD MALONE RAVENHILL C’REAGH ROAD (BUSYBUS) RD Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs 3.40pm 3.35pm 3.35pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.35pm 3.40pm

Bus 7 Bus 6 Bus 6a Bus 4 Bus 4a Bus 8 Bus 2 Bus 1

ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS Metro ULSTERBUS. Metro

Ballygowan Road Old Holywood Holywood Upper Malone Manse Road Manse Road Castlereagh Manse Road Road Road Road Glen Road Helen’s Bay Newton Park Cairnshill Road Cairnshill Road Jackson Road Dunmurry Lane Ladas Drive Dual Carriageway Crawfordsburn School Road Saintfield Road Saintfield Road Clandeboye Lisburn Road Central Sandown Road Bangor Depot. Newtownbreda Knock Dual Station Forestside Finaghy Road Carriageway Albertbridge Road Bangor Depot. Crossroads Knockbreda Hydebank Cregagh Road Cemetry Laganside Bus Europa Bus Roundabout centre. Centre Mount Merrion ALL STUDENTS Belvoir Park Avenue MUST GET OFF Estate AT THIS STOP. Rosetta Road Milltown Road Ravenhill Road Malone Road Short Strand Crescent Church

Shaftesbury Square

Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.

41 PRIVACY NOTICE FOR PUPILS & PARENTS/FAMILIES/CARERS/LEGAL GUARDIANS

Lagan College is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use the personal information which we collect. We are required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to notify you of the information contained in this privacy notice.

We collect and use pupil information under the Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 and other legislation. You may find the specific legislation at https://www.education‐ni.gov.uk/department‐ education‐legislation.

The majority of pupil information you provide to us is information which you are legally obliged to provide but some pupil information is provided to us on a voluntary basis. When collecting information from you we will inform you whether you are required to provide certain pupil information to us or if you have a choice in this. This notice applies to prospective, current and former pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians and those applying for a place at the school and their families/carers/legal guardians. We may update this notice at any time but if we do so, we will inform you as soon as reasonably practicable.

It is important that you read and retain this notice, together with any other privacy notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal information about you, so that you are aware of how and why we are using such information and what your rights are under the GDPR.

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle personal information, please contact the Principal who will deal with your query. The Principal, Mrs McNamee, can be contacted on [email protected] or By post, 44 Manse Road Belfast, BT8 6SA, or telephone 028 90401810. Our Data Protection Officer is the Education Authority and it monitors the school’s data protection procedures to ensure they meet the standards and requirements of the GDPR. You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. The ICO’s details are as follows: The Information Commissioner’s Office – Northern Ireland 3rd Floor 14 Cromac Place, Belfast BT7 2JB

Telephone: 028 9027 8757 / 0303 123 1114 Email: [email protected]

42 HOW DO WE COLLECT AND HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We collect some personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians during a pupil’s application process to the school.

We will sometimes collect additional information from third parties such as the Education Authority, Department of Education, examination board or previous school attended by a pupil.

We mainly collect personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians throughout the course of the pupil’s time at the school, for instance when completing educational visit consent forms, from statutory curriculum assessments and throughout our relationship with a pupil when we are exercising our legal obligations as a public educational body and during our pastoral care.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS?

Personal information is information that identifies you and relates to you. We will collect, store and use the following categories of personal information about our pupils:

 Personal information (such as name, age, date of birth, photographs and unique pupil number)  Contact information (such as address, emergency contact information and telephone number)  Attendance information (such as sessions attended, number of absences and absence reasons)  Assessment information (such as statutory assessment process, GCSE and post‐16 qualifications and standardised tests provided by commercial companies)  Exclusion and behavioural information  Medical treatment and the management of healthcare services  CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means  Non‐sensitive characteristic data (such as free school meal eligibility)  Biometric data for school meals system  Special categories of data (such as ethnicity, language, country of birth, nationality, information regarding health, special educational needs, allergies and disability).

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS’/ PARENTS/FAMILIES/CARERS/LEGAL GUARDIANS?

We will collect, store and use the following categories of personal information about our pupils’/parents/families/carers/legal guardians:

 Personal information (such as name, age, date of birth and photographs)  Contact information (such as address and telephone number)  Financial information (such as bank account details and payment history)  CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means

43 WHY DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE THIS INFORMATION?

We will only use personal information when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use personal information relating to our pupils and their parents/families/carers/legal guardians where we need to comply with our legal obligations and where it is needed in the public interest for us to exercise our authority as a public educational body.

In some cases we may use personal information where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. For example, the school has a legitimate interest in providing pupils with an education, safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare, facilitating the efficient operation of the school. We may also use your personal information, less frequently to protect a pupil’s or their family’s interests (or someone else's interests). For example, when investigating a complaint made by another pupil.

We keep personal information electronically on the School’s information management systems, the School’s IT network, or manually in indexed filing systems.

Situations in which we will use personal data, including special category data, include:

 Teaching & Learning  Statutory Returns For example: For example: o to monitor and report on pupil o to monitor equal opportunities progress o to provide appropriate pastoral care

 Safeguarding & Child Protection  Security For example: For example: o to safeguard pupils o to comply with health and safety o to manage a pupil’s absence obligations o to comply with the law regarding data sharing  Business Continuity  Access to Systems For example: For example: o to assess the quality of our services o to support pupil learning

 Communications  Sound Financial Management For example: For example o to foster links between the school o to provide more efficient means of and the local community, including payment for school facilities such as fundraising events catering services CONSENT

Whilst the majority of the personal data provided to the school is required for us to comply with our legal obligations, some of that information is provided on a voluntary basis through parental consent (namely, a parent’s/carer’s/legal guardian’s express agreement). A pupil aged 13 or over is considered

44 capable of giving consent themselves and will not require express agreement from a parent/carer/legal guardian.

Where we need consent, for example use of Biometric identification for access to school meals system, the school will provide the person with parental responsibility for a pupil or, if aged 13 or over, the pupil themselves, with a specific and clear notice which explains the reasons why the data is being collected and how the data will be used. You should be aware if you do not consent to our collection of this type of data, this will not affect the standard of education we deliver to the pupil.

If we ask for your consent to use personal information, you can take back this consent at any time. Please contact the school if you would like to withdraw any consent you have given.

Please be aware that we do not need to obtain parental consent if personal data is to be processed for the purposes of obtaining counselling services for the child.

HOW LONG IS DATA STORED FOR?

We will only keep personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it (for example, to educate and look after pupils) and including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

We do not store personal data forever; we only hold pupil and family data for as long as we are legally able to do so. However, sometimes we will keep personal information for historical reasons (e.g. year group or sports team photographs) but you will always have a right to ask for it to be destroyed.

This is a link to the Department of Education Document Retention and Disposal Policy which can be found at https://www.education‐ni.gov.uk/publications/disposal‐records‐schedule.This will give you more information about how long we keep personal information.

In determining the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

In some circumstances we may anonymise your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case we may use such information without further notice to you.

DATA SECURITY

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent personal information from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed. In addition, we limit access to your personal information to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a need to know. They will only process personal information on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

We have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected data security breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator (currently the Information Commissioner’s Office) of a suspected breach where we are legally required to do so.

45 WHO WE SHARE PUPIL INFORMATION WITH

We may have to share pupil and their family’s data with third parties, including third‐party service providers and other bodies such as:

 the new school/s that the pupil attends after leaving us  the Department of Education  the Education Authority for Northern Ireland  Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum Examinations and Assessments  The Board of Governors  Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education  General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland  Youth Council for Northern Ireland  AEN Support Services  Social Services  Counselling Services  Exceptional Circumstances Body  Department of Health and Health & Social Care Trusts  PSNI  C2K School Management Information System  Data Systems such as – Zulu Desk, Parent Mail  Examination Boards such as AQA, CCEA and Excel  Commercial standardised test providers.

WHY WE SHARE PUPIL INFORMATION

We do not share information about our pupils with anyone without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so. We only permit access to personal data for specified purpose and in accordance with our instructions.

We are required to share pupils’ data with the Department of Education and/or the Education Authority on a statutory basis. This data sharing underpins school funding and educational attainment policy and monitoring. We also share information with the NHS or a pupil’s destination upon leaving school.

Pupils aged 13+:

Once our pupils reach the age of 13, we also pass pupil information to our local authority and / or provider of youth support services as they have responsibilities in relation to the education or training of 13‐19 year olds.

This enables them to provide services as follows:  youth support services  careers advisers

46 A parent, carer or guardian can request that only their child’s name, address and date of birth is passed to their local authority or provider of youth support services by informing us. This right is transferred to the child / pupil once he/she reaches the age 16.

Pupils aged 16+:

We will also share certain information about pupils aged 16+ with Department of Education and/or provider of youth support services as they have responsibilities in relation to the education or training of 13‐19 year olds.

This enables them to provide services as follows:  post‐16 education and training providers  youth support services  careers advisers.

Schools Census

The Department of Education has a legal right to ask for particular information under the Education and Libraries (NI) Order 2003 and is referred to as the “School Census”. This information includes information on pupil characteristics such as date of birth, gender, ethnicity, religion, free school meal entitlement and special educational needs status. A number of statistical releases are made available through the Department of Education website covering data on enrolments, participation rates, pupil teacher ratios, school leavers, attendance and school performance

TRANSFERRING DATA OUTSIDE THE EU

We will not transfer the personal information we collect about you to any country outside the EU without telling you in advance that we intend to do so and what steps we have taken to ensure adequate protection for your personal information in those circumstances.

YOUR RIGHTS OF ACCESS, CORRECTION, ERASURE AND RESTRICTION

Under GDPR, pupils/parents/families and carers have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s educational record, contact the Principal Mrs McNamee, can be contacted on [email protected] or By post, 44 Manse Road Belfast, BT8 6SA, or telephone 028 90401810.

We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access the information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is another appropriate security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.

Under certain circumstances, by law a parent/carer/legal guardian or a child over the age of 13 has the right to:  Request access to personal information (commonly known as a "data subject access request"). This enables you to receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you and your child and to check that we are lawfully processing it. You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal information (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we

47 may charge a reasonable fee if your request for access is clearly unfounded or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with the request in such circumstances.  Request correction of the personal information that we hold about you and your child. This enables you to have any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold corrected.  Request erasure of personal information. This enables you to ask us to delete or remove personal information where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask us to delete or remove your personal information where you have exercised your right to object to processing (see below).  Object to processing of personal information where we are relying on a legitimate interest (or that of a third party) and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground. You also have the right to object where we are processing you and your child’s personal information for direct marketing purposes.  Request the transfer of your personal information to another party, for instance a new school.