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ANNUAL REPORT and SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS of the Board of Governors of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
September 2018 - August 2019
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
On behalf of the Board of Governors I am proud to present to you our school’s annual general report for the academic year 2018/2019.
I would like to extend my appreciation to our Principal Julie McDonagh and Vice-Principal Joanne O’Donnell for the excellent leadership they continue to provide to our school.
Our teachers and staff, from the front office, to the classrooms and into the specialist areas have all contributed to the creation of a caring, stable and stimulating environment in which our children continue to grow and develop. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented staff to educate and care for our children and I would like to thank each of them, on behalf of the Board of Governors, for their unreserved commitment.
I would also like to thank each member of the school’s Board of Governors for the support and commitment they continue to give to the school by utilising their valuable time to ensure that our school goes from strength to strength.
Empowering our children to achieve their true potential is both the responsibility of the school and you the parent/guardian. We value your support and welcome your views and ideas on how best to develop our school.
I wish to conclude by thanking each of you for the support you have given to our school throughout the year and look forward to another successful year in 2019/2020.
I commend this report to you.
Yours sincerely
Ryan Brolly Chairman, Board of Governors Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
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STAFF
Principal Mrs Julie McDonagh
Teachers Mrs Joanne O’Donnell, Vice Principal, Mathematics & Key Stage 2 Co-ordinator Mrs Claire Boyd, SENCO Mrs Jennifer Radcliffe Mrs Rhonda Ash, Music Co-ordinator Mr Dermot McFeely (Maternity Cover) Mrs Jennifer McConway, Literacy Co-ordinator Mrs Claire Miller Miss Jayne Holmes, ICT Co-ordinator
Classroom Assistants Mrs Siobhan Hartop Miss Tracey Steele Ms Rhonda Kennedy Mrs Kirsty McGurk Mrs Bronagh Blair Mrs Theresa Kelly Miss Laura Parke Mr Kristofor Mayell Miss Shauna Wilson Miss Jenni Reed Miss Clare Moore
Support Staff Mrs Lisa Campbell, Office Administration Mrs Tryphiena Martin, Office Administration Miss Linda Toner, Catering assistant & cleaner Miss Julie Gibson, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Nuala Miller, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Samantha McMillan, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Maretta Moran, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Aisling McNulty, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Sharleen McDermott, Lunchtime supervisor Mr Roy McMillan, Caretaker
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Highlights: Autumn Term August/September 2018
Fire Safe Fire Protection Services carry out inspection of the school site
Mrs J McDonagh oversees the summer maintenance programme
24th August 2018 Staff Training Programme commences
Child Protection training takes place for all staff
30 Primary 1’s begin school on Thursday 30th August 2018
Ryan George, plumber and P & L Electrics carries out remedial repairs
Primary 2 – Primary 7 pupils commence on Friday 31st August 2018 with 4 new pupils enrolling and 4 pupils have moved to L’Derry/Coleraine
Jo McMichael, Diabetes Nurse meets with Mrs J McDonagh, Mrs J O’Donnell, Miss J Holmes, Miss J Reed & Mrs B Blair
Mrs J McDonagh carries out a return to work interview with staff member
Pauline Pinkerton, VI Teacher commences work with a Primary 4 child
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Primary 7 parents
Alex McCubbin, Music Tutor from the Education Authority meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Edwin Brown, from the Education Authority Musical Pathways meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Fire Alarm sounded and a speedy evacuation procedure took place
Senior Leadership Team Meeting takes place
South Antrim Alarms carry out annual maintenance of the alarm system
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a Primary 4 parent
Ken Reay, photographer and Ms E Moore, reporter from the Limavady Chronicle carry out a ‘Small Talk’ feature with Primary 3 pupils
Mrs J McDonagh visits new school site
Mrs J McDonagh attends Principal Cluster Meeting
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Mrs J McDonagh meets with Miss T Steele & Mrs K McGurk
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Mr D McFeely
Mrs Cathy Harkin meets with Mrs J McDonagh regarding Parents & Friends of RVIPS fundraising events for 2018-2019
Collins Connect trial begins in Numeracy
Primary 7 School Safety Officers supported one-way collection system at 2pm & 3pm
Baseline Assessments commence with Mrs C Boyd for Primary 1 children and parents
Lauren McCurry, a student from Limavady Grammar school commences work experience placement
Mrs J McDonagh attends a Shared Education Meeting at Limavady Central Primary School
Primary 6 commence the Belfast Telegraph Newspaper Project
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Poetry in Motion training
Alex McCubbin, Music Tutor from the Education Authority commences strings tuition with pupils from Primary 5 – Primary 7
Swimming Programme commences for Primary 5 children
Senior Leadership Team Meeting takes place
Project Board Meeting (13) takes place
Parent & Toddler Group commences
Mrs J O’Donnell attends DCU Cluster Meeting
Chirstina McGarvey from Bonjour Amigos commences Spanish lessons
Edwin Brown from the Education Authority commences Musical Pathways
Mrs J McDonagh meets with the School Council
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
Skill School NI commence curriculum time PE sessions
Numeracy Wave 3 Programme commences
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Mrs J McDonagh attends Post Placement Support Meeting in Rossdowney House, L’Derry
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J O’Donnell meet with parents of a Primary 7 pupil
Briony Roughan from Language & Communication Services meets with Mrs C Boyd
Ronan O’Donnell from the Irish Football Association commences PE skills with Primary 3 & Primary 4 pupils
Paired Reading Programme launched by Mrs J McConway for Primary 4 pupils/parents
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
Kickstart Coaching commence After School football coaching for Primary 3 – Primary 7 pupils
School admin staff attend SIMS Census training course at North West Teachers’ Centre
Fred Corscadden, from Orienteering NI facilitates an orienteering session for Primary 6 pupils
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J O’Donnell attend an Initial Case Child Protection Conference at Limavady Health Centre
Briony Roughan from Language & Communication Services works with a Primary 1 child
Claire Heaney from The Dry Arch Centre, Limavady meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Skills School NI commence After School Clubs for Primary 2 – Primary 7
Mrs A Quinn meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a Primary 7 parent
Parents & Friends of RVIPS meet
A very successful Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning is held
Mrs J McDonagh attends Integrated Principal’s Cluster Meeting at Omagh Integrated Primary School
Margaret Logan, School Counsellor meets with JOD
Mrs J McDonagh holds meetings with the Classroom Assistants, Canteen & Lunchtime Supervisors
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Primary 1 children stay in until 2pm
David Larmour takes Primary 1 photograph for the local newspapers
Briony Roughan, from Language & Communication Services commences work with a Primary 1 child
Anne McErlane from AMcEducation meets with Mrs J McDonagh & the teaching staff
Mrs J McDonagh attends Core Group Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
European Language Day – acknowledged through Bonjour Amigos
Dr Annemarie Brolly visits Primary 2
RVIPS host Shared Education Meeting with St Colmcille’s Primary School & Limavady Central Primary School
Mr Sean Mullan from St. Mary’s, Limavady visits Primary 7
STEM workshops take place for all classes with engineers from Seagate Technologies
Pauline Pinkerton, VI Teacher trains two classroom assistants on IPad & Brailler
Trevor Leary, Technical Advisor from the Education Authority meets with Mrs J McDonagh & Miss J Holmes
Mrs J McDonagh attends Extended Schools Cluster Meeting at Termoncanice Primary School
School Development Day, children did not attend school
Cathy Smith from Harper Collins meets with Mrs J O’Donnell & Mrs J McConway
October 2018
Extended School programme commences
Niamh Meehan, poet commences the Poetry in Motion Project for Primary 7
School Council meeting takes place
O2 NSPCC E-Safety Assemblies take place for all pupils followed by workshops for Primary 6 & Primary 7
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Brenda Chivers, The Mayor of the Causeway Coast & Glens visits and has afternoon tea with the School Council and governors, and joins in with E-Safety Day
Mrs J O’Donnell holds AQE Transfer meetings with Primary 7 parents
O2 NSPCC E-Safety Workshop takes place for parents
Mrs J Radcliffe facilitates Eco Assembly for Primary 4 – Primary 7
Senior Leadership Team meeting takes place
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Orlagh Darling from OMD Consulting
Colette McDaid from the ASD Service observes a Primary 1 child
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Child Protection Refresher Training
Mrs J Radcliffe attends NICIE Integration Training
Mrs C Miller facilitates the Road of Hope Shoebox Appeal Assembly
School Choir for Primary 4 – Primary 7 commences during school hours
New look Golden Time commences for Primary 3 – Primary 7
Ken Reay, School Photographer visits
Four students from North West Regional College talk to Primary 3 & Primary 4 about Health Promotion
Primary 2 visit LCDI for a Community Halloween Event
Mrs L McCrea from Bryson Energy talks to Primary 5 – Primary 7 regarding Energy Efficiency
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Donal O’Neill, Social Worker & Primary 4 parent
Mrs J McDonagh attends Link Learning Meeting at St. Mary’s, Limavady
Active Numeracy Day takes place
Mrs C Boyd attends SENCO NICIE Forum
School Counsellor meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Project Board Meeting (14) takes place
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Flu Vaccination Programme takes place
Mrs J McDonagh meets with P7 parent
Mrs C Boyd attends Vice Principal NICIE Forum
Shared Education Day 1 takes place for P6
Mrs J McConway & Ms T Kelly attend 2-Day ASAS Training
Ryan George, plumber and P & L Electrics carries out remedial repairs
Senior Leadership Team Meeting takes place
Mrs J McDonagh meets with two prospective families, both children for Primary 6
Two children attend a promotional photoshoot at the Roe Valley Country Park with Causeway Coast & Glens Council staff and the Mayor, Brenda Chivers
Parents & Friends of RVIPS commence 4 Week Draw
Educational psychologist meets with Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs C Boyd
Our wonderful Harvest Celebration takes place at 1st Limavady Presbyterian Church
Fruit baskets were presented to the elderly and local community groups
Mrs J McDonagh attends Child Protection Refresher Training for Principals
Ken Reay takes photographs for the 2019 School Calendar
Primary 7 Confirmation children attend their Service of Light at St Mary’s Chapel
Primary 6 attend an Orienteering Event with local primary schools at the Blackburn Path, Limavady
Parent Teacher meetings take place between 2pm and 9pm
Primary 7 children visit RADAR, Belfast
Mrs J McDonagh attends a Family Support Review Case Planning meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Halloween fancy dress parties, activities and discos takes place
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School closes for mid-term break on Friday 26th October 2018 and re-opens on Monday 5th November 2018
November 2018
Mr Dermot McFeely commences maternity leave covering for Mrs R Ash
Fiona Omollo, Early Years Inclusion Service, observes a Primary 1 child
Caolan McGaughan, Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust, carries out a ‘Hedgehog for Schools’ talk to Primary 2, Primary 3 & Primary 4
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Alastair Rowan, NICIE
Key Stage meetings take place
Mrs J Holmes attends a ‘Primary Using ICT Statutory Assessment’ training course
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Patricia Haughey, Special Education Needs and Rosemary Devine, ASD Service regarding a prospective child
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Riana Lynch, Choir Teacher
Student from North West Regional College commences work placement in Primary 3
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Ruth Scott from Action for Children regarding a prospective child
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Patricia Haughey, Special Education Needs & a prospective parent
Project Board Meeting (15) takes place
Parents & Friends of RVIPS meet
Primary 5 visit the Waterside Theatre, L’Derry for an Ulster Orchestra’s Primary School concert titled ‘Telling Stories’
Primary 6 hold a fabulous Special Assembly titled “Remember”
On Remembrance Sunday, Mrs J McDonagh and two pupils place a Poppy Wreath at the War Memorial during the service at Limavady Services Club on behalf of RVIPS
Anti-bullying Week takes place
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Two students from Limavady High School commence 1-week work placement
The Dry Arch Centre facilitate Cyberpal Training for Primary 6
Mrs K Crilly, Principal of Oakgrove Integrated College and two past pupils visit Primary 6 & Primary 7
Representatives from Allstate facilitate a ‘Cyber Safe’ internet safety workshop with Primary 5
Annemarie Mullan, poet, visits Primary 7 for a Poetry in Motion workshop
Fiona Omollo, Early Years Inclusion Service meets with Mrs C Boyd & Mrs T Steele
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Care Planning Meeting at Conlig House, L’Derry
Link Governor meetings take place – Communication, Numeracy, Additional Needs
Annual Christmas Craft Fair takes place and visit from Santa
Student from North West Regional College commences work placement in Primary 1
Mrs J McDonagh attends Refresher Safeguarding and Child Protection Training as Deputy Designated Teacher
Shared Education Day 2 takes place for Primary 6
Mrs C Boyd facilities Children in Need assembly and squares draw
Mrs J Radcliffe facilitates an Eco Assembly
Non-uniform day in aid of the Salvation Army & St Vincent de Paul branches in Limavady
Stranmillis PGCE Student commences 1-week observation placement
Active ICT Day takes place
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a prospective parent of a Primary 6 child
Mrs J McDonagh attends Core Group Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Mrs J McDonagh attends Nurture Conference at Antrim Board Centre
All classes participate in Anti-Bullying Workshops with the Konflux Theatre Group
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Mrs J McDonagh attends Core Group Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Mrs J McDonagh hosts Core Group Meeting
The school choir sing at Limavady Grammar School Craft Fair
Shared Education Day 3 takes place for Primary 6
Classroom Assistant meeting takes place
Mrs J McDonagh attends Digital Admissions Training at Lisneal College, L’Derry
Primary 7 pupils visit Limavady Grammar School to see their production, ‘Back to the 80’s’
Primary 2 pupils visit Marshall Howe Greengrocer & Florist, Limavady
First Holy Communion Enrolment Service takes place at St Mary’s Chapel
Mervyn Quigg from Limavady Fire Service presents a Fire Safety Talk to Primary 5
Open Evening takes place for prospective parents
Mrs J O’Donnell attends NICIE VP Forum
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly participates in School Assembly
December 2018
The children enjoy a performance by West Midland Children’s Theatre Company called ‘Arabian Adventure’
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Family Support Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Project Board Meeting (16) takes place
Mrs Claire Boyd & Mrs Jennifer McConway attend Cluster Meeting at North West Teachers Centre on Positive Behaviour & De-escalation Strategies
Student from North West Regional College commences work placement in Primary 2
Shared Education Day 4 takes place for Primary 6 at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Mr Garry Tutty participates in School Assembly
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Student from St Mary’s, Limavady commences 1-week work experience
Primary 1 – Primary 3 perform their fantastic Christmas Nativity Play, ‘Jesus’ Christmas Party’ over two days
RVIPS receive notification of school inspection on 14th January 2019
Christmas Dinner served to pupils
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Bryan Moore regarding LAC EA Project
Mr Darren Mornin from Limavady High School talks to Primary 6 & Primary 7
Primary 1 & Primary 2 visit The Men’s Shed, Limavady for a Christmas Experience and to see Santa Claus
Karen McAfee from RISE NI carries out an observation of a Primary 2 child
Mrs J McDonagh attends a LAC Review
Our School’s Christmas Carol Service takes place at St Mary’s Chapel, Limavady
The school choir sings at Edenvale Care Home, Cornfield Nursing Home & Thackery Daycare
Primary 7 visit St Mary’s, Limavady to participate in the Link Learning Day
Parents & Friends of RVIPS host a ‘Supper with Santa’
Christmas Jumper Day takes place in support of Save the Children
Draw takes place for the Christmas Food & Pamper Hampers & the Children’s Raffle
School finishes for Christmas Holidays on Friday 21st December 2018 and re-opens on Monday 7th January 2019
Highlights: Spring Term January 2019
Stranmillis student commences 5 weeks PGCE work placement in Primary 1
University of Plymouth PGCE student commences 5-day Primary School visit
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Mrs Jane Sidor, Reporting Inspector
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Mrs Jennifer Radcliffe attends Eco Cluster Meeting at Causeway Coast & Glens Limavady Office
Methodology carry out remedial electrical repairs
Mrs Claire Boyd attends Foundation Stage Capacity Building Course at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mr Garry Tutty participates in School Assembly
Mr Sean Mullan from St Mary’s, Limavady visits Primary 6 & Primary 7
Coastal Core carry out first aid training for 4 teachers
Shared Education Day 5 takes place for Primary 6
ETI School Inspection takes place
Active Literacy Day takes place
Mr Peter Wilson from Ulster Rugby commences rugby for Primary 6 & Primary 7
Mr Dermot McFeely attends Mental Health First Aid Training Day 1
Mrs J McDonagh hosts LAC Pupil Meeting
Primary 6 visit North West Regional College, Greystone Road Campus to participate in a Small Skills Competition
Paired Maths Programme launched for Primary 3 children and their parents
Mrs J McDonagh attends Foyle Trust for Integrated Education Meeting
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Patricia Haughey, Special Education Needs and Rosemary Devine, ASD Service regarding a Primary 6 pupil
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a prospective parent of a Primary 1 child for September 2019 Shared Education Day 1 takes place for Primary 7 at The Diamond Centre, Claudy
Open Morning & Registration Day for prospective parents takes place
Shauneen McCusker from Playboard NI meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Diane Hibbert, school nurse carries out assessments on Primary 1 children
Literacy Planet Training takes place for Mrs J McConway
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Mrs Claire Boyd & Mrs Bronagh Blair participate in Heartstart Training at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mrs J McDonagh attends Integrated Schools Cluster Meeting
Mr Dermot McFeely attends Mental Health First Aid Training Day 2
Rosemary Devine, ASD Service carries out observation of a Primary 6 pupil
Primary 7 swimming programme commences for 8 weeks
Project Board Meeting (17) takes place
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J O’Donnell meet with parents of a Primary 7 pupil
Grandparents of a Primary 2 pupil visit class as part of their topic work
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a prospective parent of a Primary 6 pupil
Mrs J McDonagh attends a meeting at St Mary’s, Limavady with other local Principals
Shared Education Day 2 takes place for Primary 7
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly participates in School Assembly
Mrs J McDonagh attends Core Group Child Protection Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Shared Education Day 6 takes place for Primary 6
Mrs J McDonagh carries out Primary 7 post primary meetings with parents
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a Primary 3 parent regarding homework support
Primary 4 & Primary 6 visit Limavady Library
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Stephen McAnee & Jackie Entwistle from H A Leslie & Co regarding the school insurance
Mrs Claire Boyd attends SENCO Cluster Meeting at Antrim Board Centre
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Ken Cathcart from Integrated Education Fund at Oakgrove Integrated College
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
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Mr Eoghan Mag Uiginn from Derry GAA commences fundamental skills coaching for Primary 3 & Primary 4
Reading Workshop takes place for Primary 1 parents
Mrs Claire Boyd meets with Mark Given, Educational Psychologist regarding Dyslexic Friendly Schools
February 2019
Shared Education Day 3 takes place for Primary 7
Mr Garry Tutty participates in School Assembly
Mrs J McDonagh attends Health & Safety Fire Safety Course at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mrs J McDonagh supports launch of 500 words competition live on BBC Radio 2
New pupil commences in Primary 6
Karen McElroy from The Reading Centre carries out testing
4 students from St Mary’s, Limavady commence work placement on a Monday afternoon
Board of Governors Sub Committee meet to discuss admissions for September 2019
Safer Internet Day takes place
Mrs Claire Boyd attends Confirmation Meeting at the Parochial House
Transfer Information Evening for Primary 6 parents takes place
Anthony O’Neill, from Jaws Programme carries out training with Mrs Jennifer McConway & Ms Laura Parke
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a prospective parent of pupils for September 2019
Karen McAfee from RISE NI observes a Primary 2 child
Shared Education Day 7 takes place for Primary 6 at The Diamond Centre, Claudy
RISE NI facilitate training on Fine & Gross Motor Skills for teachers & classroom assistants. RVIPS hosted this event with all local & surrounding primary schools attending
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Mrs J McDonagh meets with Primary 7 parents
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Rob Latimer from Gallagher Insurance regarding tendering the school insurance
Mrs J O’Donnell attends meeting Child Protection Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Mrs J McDonagh hosts Shared Education meeting for 4 principals
Poetry in Motion recordings take place for Primary 7
Mrs J McDonagh attends meeting at St Mary’s, Limavady with local Principals and Politicians
Stranmillis student, Mr Chris Nevin meets with Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs Jennifer Radcliffe regarding his Musical Pathways Dissertation
Mrs J McDonagh attends Board of Governors’ Managing Attendance Training
School closes for staff training day on Friday 15th February 2019
School closes for mid-term break on Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th February 2019
New pupil commences in Primary 6
Mrs J McDonagh meets with member of staff for a welfare meeting
Project Board meeting (18) takes place
Edge Hill PGCE student, Miss Nicola Irons meets with Mrs J McDonagh regarding Key Stage 2 placement
Educational Psychologists, Rachel McAllister & Lara Breslin carry out Literacy Screening assessments on 3 pupils from Primary 4 Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold a Table Quiz at Frank Owens Bar
Shared Education Day 8 takes place for Primary 6
Emma Lougheed, Guide Dogs UK works with a Primary 4 pupil
School closes at 2pm on Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th February as Parent Teacher Meetings take place
Alex McCubbin, Education Authority Music Tutor carries out Primary 4 music assessments
Mrs J McDonagh meets with member of staff for a welfare meeting
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Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J O’Donnell attend launch of DCU Compendium Research Project at Stormont, Belfast
March 2019
Integrated Education Month is launched; the theme this year is ‘Perspectives’
Shared Education Day 4 takes place for Primary 7
Ken Reay carries out small talk feature with Primary 2
Primary 3 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Up, Up and Away’
Mark Crawford, auditor from Moore Stephens carries out internal audit
Shared Education Day 9 takes place for Primary 6
Anne McErlean from AMcEducation carries out Writing Genre/Scheme development training with all teaching staff over 2 days
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parents of a Primary 3 child
Mrs C Miller and the hockey team attend a hockey tournament at Coleraine Hockey Club
Ken Reay takes photographs for the local newspapers of children making pancakes on Pancake Tuesday
Mgr McCanny gives Ashes to children, parents and staff on Ash Wednesday
Scholastic Book fair arrives in school
Mrs J McDonagh and 13 pupils from Primary 6 attend Oakgrove Integrated College for a Celebration of Integrated Education Event
Diane Hibbert, school nurse carries out assessments on Primary 1 children
Methodology & SOL Property Maintenance inspect leaking roof of Primary 5 classroom and carry out remedial repairs
Mrs J McDonagh attends Foyle Trust for Integrated Education meeting at Oakgrove Integrated College
World Book Day Breakfast takes place
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Mrs J McDonagh attends ETI dissemination of Chief Inspectors Report 2016-2018 at North West Regional College, Limavady
Rachel McAllister, Assistant Educational Psychologist carries out Literacy Screening with a Primary 4 pupil
Rehearsal for Confirmation takes place at Christ the King Chapel
Shared Education Day 5 takes place for Primary 7
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parent of a Primary 4 pupil
Primary 6 pupils visit Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre to participate in a Young Enterprise Masterclass
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Hilary Crichton, Principal of Cedar Integrated Primary School and Shermaine Kerr, Chairperson to share good practice following our recent ETI Inspection
Confirmation for Primary 7 pupils takes place at Christ the King with refreshments and photographs afterwards at Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
PGCE student from Edge Hill University, Liverpool commences 13-week placement
Anne McErlean from AMcEducation carries out Writing Genre training with all teaching staff over 2 twilights
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J Radcliffe attend NICIE Anti-Bias Training Day 1 at The Mount Business & Conference Centre, Belfast
Primary 7 attend Poetry in Motion Celebration at the Ulster Hall, Belfast
Pupils from Primary 6 visit Limavady Library
AQE Transfer Homework Club commences for Primary 6 pupils
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist assesses a Primary 7 pupil
Mrs J Radcliffe facilitates an Eco Assembly for the whole school
Mrs J McDonagh & Miss J Holmes attend E-Safety Conference at St Mary’s, Belfast
Children come to school wearing something green to celebrate ‘Green Day / Eco Day’ – theme this year is local and global perspectives
Pupils, parents and staff donate non-perishable food and toiletries to Roe Valley Community Food Bank on Green Day
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Mrs J O’Donnell and Mrs J McDonagh meet with Mr Niall Gill, Vice Principal from Oakgrove Integrated Primary School, regarding Safeguarding – to share good practice following our recent ETI Inspection
Mrs J McDonagh meets with Governor regarding Managing Staff Attendance
School closes for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 18th March 2019
Karen McAfee, RISE NI works with a Primary 2 pupil
Emma Lougheed, Guide Dogs UK works with a Primary 4 pupil
Stephen McAnee from H.A. Leslie meets with Mrs J McDonagh regarding the school insurance review
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, Tutor from Edge Hill University, Liverpool observes trainee teacher and meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Pat Storey from RNLI facilitates a Beach Safety Assembly for the whole school
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parents of a Primary 6 pupil
Mrs J McDonagh meets with member of staff for a welfare meeting
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs J Radcliffe attend NICIE Anti-Bias Training Day 2 & 3 at The Mount Business & Conference Centre, Belfast
Mrs J McDonagh attends Principals’ Forum at Lagan College, Belfast, with a focus on School Development Planning and School Improvement
Shared Education Day 6 takes place for Primary 7 at The Diamond Centre, Claudy
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Primary 5 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Awesome Egyptians’
Shared Education Celebration takes place for Primary 6 at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady
Mrs J McDonagh attends School Development Planning Cluster Session at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mrs C Boyd & Mrs J McDonagh attends SEND Training Day at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mrs J McDonagh observes trainee teacher in primary 5
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Mrs J Radcliffe and Mrs J McDonagh complete Integration in Practice IEF application form
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parents of a Primary 3 child
Mrs J McDonagh attends a Core Group Meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Primary 6 swimming programme commences
Parents & Friends of RVIPS meet
Mrs C Miller & Mr D McFeely attend Golf Coaching at the Joey Dunlop Centre, Ballymoney
Graham Cochrane & Alwyn Hoy from Class Consultancy work on the school’s accounts
JMcD attends the annual APTIS Conference (Association of Principals in Integrated Education)
Mrs C Boyd & the School Council pupils visit the Mayor’s Chamber at the Causeway Coast & Glens
Mrs C Boyd, Miss J Holmes and Mrs S Hartop attend Selective Mutism Training at North West Teachers’ Centre
Shared Education Day 7 takes place for Primary 7
Primary 4 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘I’ll Be There for You’
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist commences work with a Primary 4 group
Highlights: Spring Term April 2019
Primary 1 pupils visit LCDI for an Easter Event
Emma Lougheed, Guide Dogs UK works with a Primary 4 pupil
Lisa McManus, Play Therapist from The Dry Arch Centre meets with parents of Primary 3 and Primary 4 pupils
Mairead Feeny, Family Support Worker commences works with a Primary 6 pupil
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Cycling Proficiency Training at Limavady Central Primary School
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parent of a Primary 7 pupil
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Mrs J McDonagh meets with representatives from Clarity Telecom & Simplicity Communications to review the school’s telephone package
Accountant in to work on school’s accountants
Primary 1 go on a tour of Limavady town and visit Hunter’s Bakery for a treat as part of their topic ‘Yum Yum’
Mrs J O’Donnell attends Anti-Bullying C2K Training in Omagh
Mrs J McDonagh attends a Principal’s Cluster Meeting in L’Derry
Shared Education Day 8 takes place for Primary 7
Mr Garry Tutty participates in School Assembly
Primary 2 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘An Eggstra Special Easter Celebration’
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist works with Primary 4 group
As the winning class of the Copper Hunt, Primary 4 receive a treat from Andy’s Ices
Primary 6 & Primary 7 participate in an Active Stem Day at St Mary’s College, L’Derry
Rosemary Devine from EA ASD Services observes a Primary 4 child and meets with Mrs C Boyd
Pupils from Primary 1 & Primary 2 visit Limavady Library
Lisa McManus, Play Therapist from The Dry Arch Centre works with a Primary 3 and a Primary 4 pupil
Auditions take place over 2 days for the Primary 7 show ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Mairead Feeny, Social Worker works with a Primary 6 pupil
Dessie Murdock from Exemplar Education (previously the Student Support Services) meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Project Board Meeting (19) takes place
Mrs J McDonagh attends Shared Education Vision training for principals in Omagh
Pupils from Primary 5 – Primary 7 participate in the Spelling Bee Competition
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Mrs J McDonagh meets with Judith Lavery, PSNI Crime Prevention Team regarding the school site
School closes for the Easter holidays at 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2019 to Friday 26th April 2019
Highlights: Summer Term April 2019
Shauneen McCusker from Playboard NI meets with the teachers re the TOPS Programme – Taking Outdoor Play Seriously
Mrs J O’Donnell attends course at North West Teachers’ Centre - ‘Supporting Successful Implementation of the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act’
The Cycling Proficiency Programme commences for Primary 7 pupils
May 2019
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a prospective parent regarding her three children commencing September 2019
Shared Education Day 9 takes place for Primary 7
Mrs Alison Tutty participates in School Assembly
Case Planning Meeting for a Primary 1 pupil takes place
Golf lessons commence for Primary 5 & Primary 6 School is closed on Monday 6th May 2019 for May Day
Standardised Testing begins for the whole school
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a parent of a Primary 4 pupil
Mrs J Radcliffe and The Eco Team lead an assembly regarding the ‘WOW’ Initiative – Walk on Wednesday
Emma Lougheed, Guide Dogs UK works with a Primary 4 pupil
Rosemary Devine from the ASD Team works with a Primary 4 pupil
Mrs J McDonagh hosts a Shared Education Cluster Meeting
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A primary 7 pupil participates in The County Derry Spelling Bee Competition at St Canice’s Primary School, Feeny
Shauneen McCusker from Playboard NI carries out a playground assessment
Mrs J McDonagh & Mr R Brolly meet with Chris Galbraith & Jim Morgan from DENI
Project Board Meeting (20) takes place
Aaron McLoughlin, Eprinting UK carries out training on the new school App for Mrs J McDonagh and the school admin staff
Karen McAfee from RISE NI observes carries out class observations on a Primary 2 pupil and a Primary 3 pupil
Heartstart Training takes place for Primary 6 & Primary 7 pupils
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist assesses a Primary 4 pupil and meets with parents
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, Tutor from Edge Hill University, Liverpool observes trainee teacher and meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Mrs J McDonagh meets with parents of a Primary 4 pupil
Miss J Holmes attends Office 365 Training and G Suite Training
Primary 7 leavers photograph taken for the local newspapers
Mrs J McDonagh attends Core Group Child Protection meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Primary 1 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Changes’ Hope for Life NI facilitate workshops for Primary 7 on the Uberheroes programme
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a parent of a new Primary 1 child commencing September 2019
‘Walk on Wednesday’ (WOW) Walking Bus commences
First Confession takes place at St Mary’s Chapel, Limavady
Mrs J McDonagh attends Foyle Trust for Integrated Education meeting at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School
Graham Cochrane from Class Consultancy work on the school’s accounts
School admin staff attend C2K End of Year Overview Course at North West Teachers’ Centre
Mrs J McDonagh attends NAHT Conference
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Mr S Mullan from St Mary’s, Limavady talks to Primary 6 prior to the Curriculum Challenge Day
Pupils from Primary 6 & Primary 7 participate in the Limavady Youths’ Football Tournament at Limavady High School
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist continues work with a Primary 4 group
Mrs J McDonagh meets with a parent of a Primary 7 pupil
Board of Governors Admissions Sub Committee meet re applications of children from Bellarena Primary School
Primary 6 participate in a Curriculum Challenge day at St Mary’s, Limavady
Rosemary Devine from EA ASD Services observes a Primary 4 child and meets with Mrs J McConway
Dr Annemarie Brolly facilitates a ‘Changes in Our Body’ talk for boys and girls from P7 and girls from P6
Mrs J McDonagh attends Shared Education meeting at St Colmcille’s Primary School, Limavady
Primary 7 pupils participate in an Orienteering Championship Event at the Backburn Path, Limavady with other local primary schools
Mrs J McDonagh attends Child Protection Core Group meeting
Mrs J McDonagh attends a meeting at Termoncanice Primary School regarding Extended Schools Mrs J O’Donnell attends a meeting at Drumachose Primary School regarding the Limavady Primary School’s Football League
Outdoor Classroom Day takes place
Primary 6 pupils attend Loreto Open Day
Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold a Sponsored Walk & BBQ at Roe Valley Country Park
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Sports Day for the whole school takes place
School is closed on Monday 27th May 2019 for May Day
Mrs C Boyd attends SEND Training Course at North West Teachers’ Centre
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Fitness Freddy carries out fun fitness activities with staff and pupils to raise money for Helping Hand Charity
Children from Primary 7 go to Todd’s Leap Activity Centre for a 2 night residential
Mrs J McDonagh attends Child Protection Case Conference / Initial LAC meeting
Primary 1 go on their school trip to Rosepark Farm, Ballymoney
Induction morning for new Primary 1 pupils and their parents takes place
Peter Thorogood meets with Mrs J O’Donnell regarding sound system for the Primary 7 show
June 2019
Student teacher from Stranmillis, Belfast commences a 1-week work placement
Mrs H Kingston from Limavady High School meets with Mrs J O’Donnell and those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
Primary 2 hold a Showcase Day of their theme ‘Splish, Splash, Splosh’
Mrs J McDonagh & Mrs C Boyd visit Limavady Nursery School
Ann Melarkey, auditor from Moore Stephens carries out the audit of the school’s accounts
Mrs J McDonagh attends Shared Education Cluster meeting regarding action plans for 2019 / 2020 Paul Lesley from CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) carries out observations on a Primary 7 and Primary 4 pupil
Familiarisation Sessions commence for new Primary 1 children
Mrs J McDonagh attends Principals’ Forum at Drumlin IPS, Ballynahinch
Mr C O’Donnell from Limavady Grammar School talks to Primary 6 and also meets with Mrs J O’Donnell and those children in P7 who are transferring in September
Mr Garry Tutty participates in School Assembly
Mrs J McDonagh attends Initial Case Planning meeting at Limavady Health Centre
Bairbre Ni Churrain, Educational Psychologist meets with parents of Primary 4 pupils
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Mrs J McDonagh meets with a parent of a Primary 6 child
First Holy Communion takes place at Christ the King Chapel followed by refreshments and photographs at RVIPS
Mrs C Boyd visits Little Rascals Day Care
Rachel McAllister, Assistant Educational Psychologist carries out Literacy Screening with two Primary 4 pupils
The Primary 7 school show, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ takes place on Tuesday 11th June & Wednesday 12th June 2018
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, Tutor from Edge Hill University, Liverpool observes trainee teacher and meets with Mrs J McDonagh
Mrs Guthrie from St Mary’s, Limavady meets with those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
All Creatures Vet talk to the pupils in Primary 1 – Primary 3 about pet safety
Project Board Meeting (21) takes place
Pupils from Primary 6 & Primary 6 compete in Roe Valley Leisure Centre Schools’ Swimming Gala
Primary 1 – Primary 4 participate in Karate Taster Sessions with Terry Geddis from Shotokan Karate Club
Margaret Logan, School Counsellor meets with parents Karen McIlroy from the Reading Centre meets with parents
A celebration of our Primary 7 Shared Education Project takes place at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
All pupils participate in a “Champion’s League Day” hosted by Skill School NI
Primary 5 explore Limavady town and photograph various landmarks as part of their theme Home Grown
Primary 6 visit Limavady Grammar School for a Grammar Games Event
Tony Carlin from Cinematic Sky takes aerial photographs and footage of our pupils, staff and school
2 pupils from St Mary’s, Limavady commence 3-day work experience placement
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Primary 2 go on their school trip to the Play Trail, L’Derry
Primary 6 attend the Stendhal ArtAbyss Festival
Mr S Gallagher from Loreto College meets with Mrs J O’Donnell and those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
Rosemary Devine from EA ASD Services meets with Mrs J McDonagh
New Primary 1 children from Limavady Nursery School visit
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Primary 3 & Primary 4 go on their school trip to Sperrin Fun Farm, Feeny
Primary 5 walk to Roe Valley Country Park for some fun and games
Primary 7 Leaver’s Assembly takes place
Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold a Picnic on the Pitch
Certificate of Achievement Celebration takes place for Primary 1 to Primary 3
Primary 1 go on a Teddy Bears’ Picnic to Roe Valley Country Park
Certificate of Achievement Celebration takes place for Primary 4, Primary 5 & Primary 6
Natalie Duffy, Social Worker works with a Primary 6 pupil
Primary 6 visit Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn for their school trip
Claire Sudgen, MLA accompanied by the US Ambassador for Education visit RVIPS
All children change class and meet their new teacher
School closes for summer on Friday 28th June 2019 at 12 noon
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Provision for Children with Additional Needs
The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) facilitates the programme for children with additional needs at RVIPS. The school provides support for a wide range of needs. Children who require additional support are provided with an Education Plan and a Programme of Work specific to the needs of the child. The school also uses the Education Authority referral system to access advice from the Educational Psychology Department. The Educational Psychologists provides reports, advice and in some cases after a variety of diagnostic tests and consultation with other outside agencies, a Statement. This Statement enables a variety of interventions and support to be put in place. Statemented children are assigned a Classroom Assistant whose job is to assist the child with their specific needs and ensure they are included within all classroom activities.
Children’s progress is regularly monitored and evaluated. Data is analysed and appropriate targets are set. The school also provides a wide range of Educational Computer Programmes and support to enable the child to succeed to the best of their ability. The school also supports pupils and families who have English as a second language and gifted and talented pupils. Roe Valley IPS is committed to providing all children with the best possible education, catering for the needs of every child and ensuring all children reach their full potential.
The Security of the Children and Staff of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
RVIPS is a secure site at all times with all gates remaining closed/locked during the day. The only access is through the pedestrian gate nearest the office where visitors gain access via a buzzer system. All visitors must report to the school office and sign in and out. They must wear a visitor’s badge for the duration of their visit.
Staff members wear the school uniform and school coat which makes them easily identifiable at all times.
There are 15 CCTV security cameras placed around the school premises. The monitor is situated in the school office and staff can easily see any intruder who may be prowling around the grounds during the day. The camera records all activity and is regularly checked to see if there has been any intrusion out of school hours. An intruder alarm is set every evening. Any illegal entry will immediately alert the local police station, the alarm company who manage the system and the key holders of the school.
The school regularly liaises with our local community police who provide advice on how to maintain the highest safety standards to ensure the safety of the children, staff and premises.
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Board of Governors
Chairperson Mr Ryan Brolly 05 Nov 12 – Present
Co-opted Foundation Governor Mr Colm Cavanagh 01 Sep 04 – Present
Foundation Governors Mr Peter Miller 01 Feb 14 – Present Mrs Joanne Doherty 21 Oct 13 – Present Mrs Lorraine McCool 07 Nov 16 – Present Mrs Cathy Harkin 07 Nov 16 – Present
DENI Governors Mr Richard Totten 10 Mar 15 – Present Mrs Eithne Timmins 10 Mar 15 – Feb 2019
Principal Mrs Julie McDonagh 01 Sep 15 – Present
Teacher Governor Mrs Joanne O’Donnell 04 Mar 13 - Present
Parent Governors Mrs Alice Lewis 07 Nov 16 – Present Mr Nigel Lindsay 07 Nov 16 – Present Miss Gayle McIvor 07 Nov 16 – Present Mr Aaron Mullan 07 Nov 16 – Present
Board of Governor Meetings 2018 / 2019 24th September 2018 15th October 2018 19th November 2018 25th February 2019 8th April 2019 24th June 2019
Holidays Halloween 29th October 2018 – 2nd November 2018 Christmas 24th December 2018 – 4th January 2019 Easter 15th April 2019 – 26th April 2019
School Attendance Enrolment 2018 / 2019 96% 197 pupils
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ROE VALLEY INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
2019 2018
£ £ INCOMING RESOURCES
Department of Education Grants 705,282 690,444
Income from other sources 44,859 15,909
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 750,141 706,353
RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct Expenditure:
Teaching staff costs 407,058 400,741
Non-teaching staff costs 217,815 181,246
Other operating costs 135,804 168,283
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 760,677 750,270
Net incoming resources (10,536) (43,917)
Balances brought forward 73,567 117,484
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 63,031 73,567