2021 PROSPECTUS
RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY Welcome from the Principal RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 3
Thank you for showing an interest in Grosvenor Grammar School. Our School Ethos is underpinned by the three values of Relationships, Respect and Responsibility. As a new pupil to our school, your child will be warmly welcomed into the Grosvenor family and our dedicated staff work hard to ensure that our pupils feel supported and encouraged at every stage of their educational pathway. We have a proud tradition in Grosvenor of celebrating academic achievement, whilst ensuring that our pupils become caring, confident adults. We provide a broad, balanced curriculum and strong careers advice to enable your child to fulfil his or her potential. I would encourage you to come and visit our school to see our fantastic, modern facilities which enable us to provide a vast range of extra-curricular activities. Happiness breeds success in Grosvenor and we encourage everyone to get involved in our school community. I am proud of the achievements of all our pupils and look forward to welcoming your child. Please see our website at www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk for further information. I would be very happy to answer any questions or queries you have about Grosvenor and hope you enjoy reading our Prospectus.
Dr F Vasey Principal
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Contents
Principal’s Welcome 3 Our Mission and Aims 6 Admissions and Enrolment 7 Arrangements for Pastoral Care 8 Pupil and Safety Protection 13 Extra-curricular activities 14 The School Curriculum 16 Pupil Achievements 24 Working with Parents 29 Positive Behaviour Policy 31 Charges and Remissions Policy 36 Admissions Criteria 39 Admissions criteria (Year 8) 39 Admissions criteria (Years 9 -12) 41 Admissions criteria (Years 13 and 14) 42
APPENDICES 1 - 3 1. Uniform 47 2. The School Year 2021/22 51 3. Grosvenor Aerial Plan 52 4. Bus Routes & Transport 53
GROSVENOR PROSPECTUS > 2021 6 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY Our Mission and Aims
The importance placed on the care of our pupils is reflected by and embedded within the Grosvenor Ethos:
RELATIONSHIPS RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY Working together Fostering mutual understanding Developing self and others
MISSION STATEMENT: “To inspire our pupils within a supportive, caring environment to be lifelong learners, enabling all pupils to realise their full potential and become tolerant and confident adults.”
Within our school, we aim: • to ensure that every individual is valued within an inclusive learning environment; • to enable pupils to achieve high levels of success in all of their activities and prepare them for adult and working life; • to provide a broad, balanced curriculum and extensive extra-curricular programme; • to encourage the personal, moral and spiritual growth of our pupils and to encourage a sense of pride in being a member of the Grosvenor community; and • to build upon the partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, local and international communities, so that everyone enjoys and benefits from their experience of Grosvenor.
GROSVENOR PROSPECTUS > 2021 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 7 Admissions and Enrolment
Grosvenor Grammar School is a controlled, co-educational, inter-denominational and multi cultural, day grammar school.
ADMISSIONS AND ENROLMENT DENI regulations say that: (i) 155 pupils may be admitted into Year 8; and (ii) 1075 pupils is the total enrolment for the School.
The current enrolment per year group is as follows:
Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 181 165 163 162 161 131 147
Note: The figures in the table above include pupils that are supernumerary
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE PUPILS AND PARENTS Please visit our website at www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk and navigate to Admissions where you can enjoy our Promotional Video and Virtual Tour of the School.
PRINCIPAL Dr F Vasey
CHAIRPERSON Miss S R Rainey OBE
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL TELEPHONE: 028 9070 2777 FAX: 028 9079 7019 E-mail: info@grosvenor.belfast.ni.sch.uk Further information: www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk @GrosvenorGS
GROSVENOR PROSPECTUS > 2021 8 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY Arrangements for Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is an integral part of the whole Our relationship with parents/guardians is of the utmost educational experience offered to our pupils and is importance to Grosvenor and we will ensure parents not a distinct entity. It underpins every aspect of the are well informed and reassured that their children pupils’ experience in school, and exists, not for its own are being educated in a safe and caring environment sake, but to enable pupils to achieve their potential. and have opportunities to act in partnership with the School. Our aim is to offer the best possible pastoral care by providing support and guidance for pupils in a climate STRUCTURE OF PASTORAL CARE which is characterised by good relationships and Grosvenor has developed a formal Pastoral Care mutual respect. system where each pupil belongs to a Form Class/ We strive to continue to create an atmosphere in Tutor Group under the direct care of a Form Tutor, Grosvenor where our young people will feel secure and coordinated by a Head of Year, supported by a Head accepted in a safe environment and where they know of School, with the Vice-Principal i/c Pastoral Care having overall responsibility. A School Counsellor, a that they are valued as individuals. We encourage our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo), pupils to develop a positive approach to study and Assistant SENCo and a Pupil Welfare Auxiliary (school support them as they grow in self-esteem, confidence nurse) also play crucial roles in providing pastoral care and independent thinking. We will assist our pupils to our pupils. to make informed career decisions and promote a positive approach to leisure activities and healthy FORM TUTOR living. In Grosvenor, the Form Tutor provides the first and most immediate level of support and help for pupils, with 25 minutes set aside at the beginning of each day to develop relationships in Form Time. Depending upon the age/educational stage, pupils have different needs. In order to provide the most appropriate care, the pastoral structure and provision differ slightly between the year groups:
YEAR 8: TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO POST PRIMARY Grosvenor recognises this is an important year, where some primary pupils may be daunted by the move to grammar school. The pupils are the youngest and smallest; they have to move around much more; they have to get to know more teachers and make new friends. The Form Tutor and Head of Year are carefully selected and specifically trained to work with the Year 8 pupils and a full Induction Programme is in place, beginning with a Year 8 Induction Evening in June before the pupils start at Grosvenor. Each parent/guardian is invited to an interview with the Form Tutor early in the first term and to a Parent Consultation afternoon with subject teachers later in the year. To help pupils to settle in, develop friendships and relationships with each other (as well as with their Tutor and Form Prefects), a residential experience is currently offered to each class. Year 8 pupils have a timetabled Form Period (35 minutes per week). This time has been provided to allow the pupils to build
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relationships with the other pupils in their Form Class Programme is in place to help students make the and their Form Tutor and also to support the taught transition to life in Senior School. Senior School pupils Pastoral programme. have their own accommodation where they study independently during non- timetabled subject classes. YEARS 9 – 12 Year 13 classes are held in the Year 13 Library and are Parents/Guardians have an opportunity to meet supervised by the Senior School Study Supervisor. subject teachers in all year groups and are invited to Year 14 Study classes are held in the Year 14 Library attend a careers/subject choice information evening and are unsupervised reflecting the maturity and focus for pupils in Year 10 and Year 12, as well as being expected from Year 14 pupils. given the opportunity to attend their child’s personal Parents/Guardians have an opportunity to meet careers interview. Parent Information Evenings are also subject teachers in both year groups, and are also provided for pupils in Years 9 and Year 11. invited to attend a Higher Education information Year 9 and Year 10 pupils will also have a timetabled evening for students in Year 14. A Parent Information Form Period (35 minutes per week). This time has been Evening is provided for the parents of pupils in provided to allow the pupils to build relationships Year 13. with the other pupils in their Form Class and their Form Tutor and also to support the taught Pastoral DUTIES OF A FORM TUTOR programme. Specific Duties of all Form Tutors include: Any pupils who join the School in Years 9-12 benefit • promotion of the ethos of the school; from an Induction Programme established by their • delivering the pastoral scheme of work; Head of Year and includes a ‘buddy system’ to ensure • registration and attendance monitoring; that they integrate fully into school life as easily as • overseeing of the conduct and appearance of possible. each individual in the class; • monitoring of the progress and well-being of YEARS 13 – 14 each individual; In Senior School, pupils are re-grouped to encourage • facilitating individual pupil target-setting greater mixing and to help new pupils integrate exercises; more easily. At the beginning of Year 13, an Induction • liaising with the Head of Year, subject teachers
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and parents regarding progress, behaviour of impairments; speech and language difficulties; medical each pupil; conditions) receive additional support and attention, • guidance with self-organisation e.g. Student as their specific need dictates. The coordinators work Planners; closely with Heads of Year and other senior staff to • induction arrangements for new pupils joining the ensure that appropriate measures are taken to meet class; the needs of these young people. They also liaise with • accompanying class to relevant assemblies and parents and external agencies such as Educational conducting class assemblies; Psychologists and Educational Welfare Officers. • responsibility for report completion; and Grosvenor’s facilities are fully DDA compliant in • dealing with a variety of administrative matters order to provide full access for people with physical relating to the Form Class/Tutor Group. disabilities. Classroom / General Assistants are provided, where necessary, to give maximum support HEAD OF YEAR to individual pupils with particular needs. The Head of Year has a key role in the School’s pastoral structure and provides a constant channel SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION of information, support and encouragement for each Grosvenor Grammar School provides a safe and pupil, working closely with all involved in pastoral caring environment for pupils and staff, and the safety provision. Each Head of Year leads and manages his/ and wellbeing of pupils have absolute priority. The her team of Form Tutors and co-ordinates and oversees pastoral care system is in place for the benefit of all their work. As well as dealing with individuals, the Head pupils and staff and to support the Safeguarding and of Year establishes a relationship with each Form Class Child Protection Policy and E-safety, ICT Acceptable and promotes a sense of year-group identity, partly Use and Digital Media Policy. A member of the Senior through Year Assemblies and year-group activities. Leadership Team is the Designated Teacher for Heads of Year work in partnership with parents, liaising Safeguarding and Child Protection and there are three closely with them. Deputy Designated Teachers.
HEADS OF SCHOOL ACADEMIC TUTORING AND CLASSROOM There are 3 Heads of School: Head of Junior School, ASSISTANT (CA) MENTORING Head of Middle School and Head of Senior School. In order to help pupils who are experiencing difficulties, Each Head of School is also a member of the Senior either in a specific subject or across the curriculum, Leadership Team. academic tutoring and CA mentoring are offered. The schemes are co-ordinated by specially selected staff, THE SCHOOL COUNSELLOR who are assisted by senior pupils. The School Counsellor provides pupils with an opportunity to discuss and try to resolve their PUPIL WELFARE AUXILIARY (PWA) concerns or problems in a confidential manner. The PWA is available throughout the school day (in Pupils refer themselves to the Counsellor by making the Medical room) to provide support for pupils who personal contact; additionally, members of SLT and/ have medical needs, as a result of an accident or or the Principal may refer a pupil to the appropriate sickness. Pupils in need of the PWA’s attention (except counselling support. Counselling rooms provide a in an emergency) can report to her after gaining private and informal setting. Our School Counsellor permission from the subject teacher / teacher on duty, seeks advice from and refers young people to external in the company of another pupil if necessary. After Counselling agencies where necessary. examination, the PWA will decide on treatment and possibly make contact with a parent/guardian, where The School also avails of the external counselling appropriate. service appointed by the Department of Education. Our designated external Counsellors, from Family PREFECTS Works, are in school every Monday and Wednesday. All Prefects make an active contribution to school They can be contacted by pupils in person, or via the life, acting as a role model and promoting a sense of internal School Counsellor or the appropriate Head of responsibility and commitment to the School. Form School. Prefects attend registration with a Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 Form Class. They have a special role in terms SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR of their responsibilities and relationships with the (SENCo) AND ASSISTANT SENCo pupils in their Form Class. While part of their role is Pupils with identified special educational needs (for to help the Form Tutor with a variety of duties, such example, specific learning difficulty; emotional and as assisting in the planning and presentation of class behavioural difficulties; physical disabilities; sensory assemblies, and helping the Form Tutor to keep a
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regular check on Student Planners, their key role is to and which enable pupils to develop personally, as establish a relationship with the pupils and to act as a world citizens and in an increasingly competitive positive role model to the younger pupils. international workplace. The Board of Governors strongly supports the efforts of staff and pupils in SCHOOL COUNCILS these areas of the curriculum. Grosvenor is committed to facilitating an active pupil voice. To provide an opportunity for pupils to have REWARDS AND SANCTIONS an input into school policy, Student Councils meet at “It is the policy of this School that pupils should least once during each term: be encouraged to behave in ways that show self- respect and respect for others and which maintain a School Council (Junior): Years 8-10 safe, orderly and enjoyable learning environment. School Council (Middle): Years 11 and 12 The procedures and documents produced and the approaches adopted by staff, in and out of the School Council (Senior): Years 13 and 14 classroom, emphasise the School’s ethos by focusing Pupil representatives meet with staff to discuss issues, on positive behaviour strategies.” propose changes and listen to others’ viewpoints. These key statements from the School’s Positive Proposals are taken to the Senior Leadership Team, Behaviour Policy reflect the underlying principle to who respond accordingly. promote good behaviour and self-discipline in our pupils. It is recognised that while rules and procedures EQUALITY, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY protect rights and define, rewards and sanctions Pupils come to Grosvenor from a variety of geographical are used to encourage and maintain high standards areas and social backgrounds and the School seeks to of behaviour and positive attitudes in class and establish positive and constructive relationships with throughout the school. the local community, with feeder primary schools, In keeping with the ethos of the School, there is with the wider community and, beyond that, to an a desire to recognise the good behaviour and international community. Grosvenor has a strong attendance of our pupils. This positive reinforcement tradition of links with people of all creeds, cultures and of acceptable behaviour is designed to minimise the nationalities. The School is proud of its involvement in need for the use of the Sanctions as outlined in the various local, national and international schemes and Positive Behaviour Policy. projects which promote the international dimension
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RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 13 Pupil Safety and Protection
The safety and wellbeing of our pupils have absolute iv) All allegations of abuse are reported to the priority. The School seeks to implement all directives School’s Safeguarding Team on a termly basis from DENI and EA relating to matters such as class and recorded confidentially. size, resourcing and premises management. The Copies of all procedures are available for inspection Board of Governors Health & Safety Sub-Committee on application to the Principal. oversee all issues relating to pupil safety and a system of time-locks, restricted access, CCTV and visitor passes is in place. In keeping with DENI directives, SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICE In view of the School’s commitment to the well-being the governors implement policies and procedures for and pastoral care of pupils, we provide a dedicated pupil protection. Counselling Service. The School Counsellor (Mrs Caulfield) has received extensive training in counselling SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION and has been allocated time during the week to The aims are to: devote to individual pupils who are experiencing • maintain a safe and caring learning environment problems, require advice or wish to discuss a personal for all pupils; matter. The School Counsellor is supported by the Independent Counselling Service for Schools. In order • enable prompt identification and reporting of to make use of the service, pupils can contact the abuse; School Counsellor directly at a convenient time or, if • protect staff from erroneous or malicious they prefer, ask their Form Tutor, Head of Year or a allegations; and member of the Senior Leadership Team to refer them. • meet legal obligations in relation to Additionally, parents/guardians can telephone the safeguarding and child protection. School Counsellor at School. Pupils are encouraged Reporting Procedures to make use of this service. In all cases, matters will be handled with sensitivity and treated in confidence (i) In order to report abuse, contacts are the (except where (i) in the Counsellor’s judgement, it is Designated Teacher or the Deputy Designated in the pupil’s best interests to advise the Principal; (ii) Teachers. there is a legal obligation on the school to pass on (ii) If the allegation relates to a member of staff, information to the PSNI and/or Social Services). the contact is the Designated Teacher who reports to the Principal and the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson) of the Board of Governors is informed. (iii) If the allegation relates to the Principal, the contact is the Designated Teacher who reports to the Chair (or Vice Chairperson) of the Board of Governors.
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The wide-ranging extra-curricular programme participation in such activities will broaden their encourages pupils to develop and pursue their educational experience and also provides pupils with interests with opportunities for personal and social a sense of belonging and loyalty to the School. development, enjoyment, challenge and co-operation. Teachers who give time to organise, support and The programme includes sport, music and many encourage these activities do so, on a voluntary basis, other clubs and societies. These voluntary activities so it is important that pupils display commitment to occur before school, at lunch-time, after school or at the clubs that they join. weekends. The teachers involved, along with details of the days, All pupils are advised to participate and to use their times and venues of the below activities are published energies, skills and enthusiasm constructively, as annually to each Form Class / Tutor Group and are university admission tutors and employers have all displayed on the Form Room notice board. indicated the value of such participation. Furthermore,
Extra-curricular Programme
Sport Music Drama Other Activities
Athletics Senior Choir Production Animal Club Debating Science Club Society Badminton Chamber Choir Backstage Creative Writing Cookery Club Club Public Speaking Basketball Junior Choir Sound & Lights Revision Club Book Club Fencing Cricket Girls’/Mens’ Choir Set Design Spanish iPads Mindfulness Library Club Club Football String Quartet Make-Up Meditation Club Duke of BBC School Golf Jazz Band Chess and Edinburgh’s News Club Board Games Award Hockey (Boys & Guitar Club Club Japanese Club Girls) Mock Trial Senior Orchestra Scripture Union Competition Netball String Ensemble Junior Habitat for Rugby Fellowship Humanity Brass Group Group Table Tennis Mini Enterprise Flute Group Senior Tennis Fellowship Charity Group Committee
Culture Club Technology Club
Code IT ACF
Urban Magazine Ecologists Committee
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16 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY The School Curriculum
In Grosvenor, the curriculum provided to our 8.40 am - 8.50 am Registration in Form Room pupils is the total learning package on offer: in and out of class. Grosvenor provides a curriculum 8.50 am - 9.05 am Assembly which goes well beyond the requirements set by the Department of Education. Our aim is 9.05 am - 9.40 am Period 1 to empower our pupils to achieve the very best 9.40 am - 10.15 am Period 2 of which they are capable, by enabling them to develop as individuals and as contributors 10.15 am - 10.35 am Break to society, the economy and the environment. 10.35 am - 11.10 am Period 3 Pupils with identified Special Educational Needs are supported in school, where necessary and 11.10 am - 11.45 am Period 4 practically possible, in order that they can fulfil 11.45 am - 12.20 pm Period 5 their potential. In addition, the School assists those who are experiencing difficulties with their studies 12.20 pm - 12.55 pm Period 6 through our Academic Tutoring and Classroom Assistant Mentoring schemes. 1.05 pm - 1.40 pm Period 7 In 2020-21, the School week is divided into 45 1.40 pm - 2.15 pm Period 8 periods of 35 minutes. 2.15 pm - 2.50 pm Period 9 The 2020-21 curricula, including period allocations 2.50 pm - 3.25 pm Period 10 at the various Key Stages, are given in the following tables. An annual process of review and evaluation is in place and from time to time there may, therefore, be some changes to these figures.
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At Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10), the School provides a Global Citizenship and Education for Employability), broad and balanced curriculum which meets the Skills & Capabilities (incorporating Literacy, Using statutory requirements of the Education Order 2006, Mathematics, ICT, Thinking Skills & Personal including Learning for Life & Work (incorporating Capabilities) and the General Learning Areas which Home Economics, Personal Development, Local & take up most of the pupils’ time.
Number of Periods Per Week
SUBJECT YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 ENGLISH 5 5 5 COMMUNICATION 1 - - DRAMA 1 - - MATHEMATICS 5 5 5 SCIENCE 5 - - BIOLOGY - 2 2 CHEMISTRY - 2 2 PHYSICS - 2 2 FRENCH 4 2 21 GERMAN - 2 21 SPANISH - 2 21 ART 2 2 2 CEIAG - - 1 FORM PERIOD 1 1 1 GEOGRAPHY 2 2 2 HISTORY 2 2 2 HOME ECONOMICS 2 2 2 ICT 2 2 1 LEARNING FOR LIFE AND WORK 2 2 2 MANDARIN 1 - - MUSIC 2 2 1 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2 2 2 TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN 2 2 2 OPTIONS CAROUSEL2 - - 1 GAMES 2 2 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 2 2 TOTAL 45 45 45
NOTES: 1. The total period allocation for modern languages in Year 10 is 6 periods. However, pupils are provided with the opportunity to: a) focus their language studies by selecting a combination of any two languages (with each language being allocated 3 periods per week); or b) continue will all three modern languages (with each language being allocated 2 periods per week). 2. All Year 10 pupils are allocated one period per week when they will receive taster classes in Business Studies, Government & Politics, and Media Studies. 3. Staff set and mark internal examinations in all subjects and the outcomes are reported to parents. 4. All pupils in Year 10 receive a Junior Certificate, based on the results of their Summer Examinations.
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At Key Stage 4 (Years 11 & 12), there is greater flexibility number of GCSEs taken. Pupils are able to make and the School provides a menu of 27 courses. English informed and appropriate choices which best suits Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject are their interests, abilities and ambitions for A Level, compulsory GCSEs and all pupils take Learning for university and their career. The School is compliant Life & Work [an additional GCSE], Religious Studies with the Entitlement Framework for 2020/21, as [a ½ GCSE] and Physical Education as required by the required by the Education Order 2006. The current Education Order 2006. Beyond that, the arrangements subjects offered for 2020/21 are shown below: give freedom in terms of subject combinations and
PERIODS PER PERIODS PER GCSE COMPULSORY SUBJECTS WEEK YEAR 11 WEEK YEAR 12 SUBJECT ENGLISH LANGUAGE & ENGLISH LITERATURE 6 6 1 or 2 x GCSE or ENGLISH LANGUAGE1 only MATHEMATICS2 4 5 1 x GCSE Modern Languages3: - FRENCH or GERMAN or 4 5 0 or 1 x GCSE SPANISH or SUPPORTED STUDY N.B. Pupils wishing to study 2 or 3 languages select the second / third from the option box below.
SCIENCE: - either 5 4 1 x GCSE BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or SINGLE AWARD SCIENCE N.B. Pupils wishing to study only one Science MUST study Single Award Science RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Short Course) 2 2 0.5x GCSE LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK (incorporating 1 1 Citizenship, Personal Development & Employability) CEIAG 0 1 ENRICHMENT4 1 1 GAMES 2 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 1
PERIODS PER PERIODS PER GCSE OPTIONAL SUBJECTS WEEK YEAR 11 WEEK YEAR 12 SUBJECT All pupils choose 4 extra subjects from 19 17 4 x GCSE the following list5: ART & DESIGN FOOD & NUTRITION MEDIA STUDIES BIOLOGY FRENCH MUSIC BUSINESS STUDIES FURTHER MATHEMATICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (multi-media) GERMAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Full course) DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (programming) GOVERNMENT & POLITICS SPANISH DRAMA HISTORY TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN LEARNING for LIFE & WORK
TOTALS 45 45 7.5, 8.5, or 9.5 or 10.5 x GCSE
NOTES: 1. Pupils are allocated to a class either to study English Language and English Literature or English Language only, on the basis of their performance in English at Key Stage 3. Pupils studying English Language and English Literature will achieve an additional GCSE qualification more than those studying English Language only. The period allocation of English will be the same for all pupils. 2. A small number of pupils are offered the opportunity to study 10.5x GCSE courses by accessing Further Mathematics through an accelerated programme of learning. These pupils use both the Mathematics and Enrichment or P.E. periods to undertake Mathematics and Further Mathematics in an allocation of 5 periods in Year 11 and an allocation of 6 periods in Year 12. 3. A small number of pupils are offered the opportunity to study 10.5x GCSE courses by accessing a second language through an accelerated programme of learning. These pupils use both the Modern Language and P.E. or Enrichment periods to undertake 2x languages in an allocation of 5 periods in Year 11 and an allocation of 6 periods in Year 12. 4. The enrichment programme provides pupils with the opportunity to develop effective Study Skills, access further Careers Advice and Guidance and reinforce their own learning through independent study. 5. All pupils follow courses designed to enable them to obtain 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 full GCSEs and 1 short-course GCSE. GROSVENOR PROSPECTUS > 2021 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 19 Key Stage 5
Pupils wishing to enter Years 13 or 14 have to meet the published entry criteria. They are interviewed, and in the light of their career plans, advised on courses of study. Final decisions are made following discussions among parents, pupils and the Careers staff. The School provides a menu of 25 courses. Based on their academic ability and performance at GCSE, pupils will select 3 AS (or BTEC) subjects to study in Year 13. A minimum of 3 A2 (or BTEC) qualifications must be studied in Year 14. Consideration to study 4 AS/A2 qualifications may be given to Further Mathematics students. The School is compliant with the Entitlement Framework for 2020/21 as required by the Education Order 2006. Subjects - GCE AS & A2 Levels
Art & Design Further Mathematics Mathematics Religious Studies Biology Geography Media Studies Software Systems Dev. Business Studies German Music Spanish Chemistry Government & Politics Nutrition & Food Science Sports Science Economics Health & Social Care Physics Technology & Design English Literature History Psychology Travel & Tourism French
NOTES: 1. All students have two Games periods in which a wide range of activities are available. 2. Year 13 pupils participate in a comprehensive Enrichment Programme that comprises both compulsory, core elements and optional elements. 3. A Careers class is timetabled for all students in Years 13 and 14. 4. Visiting speakers are invited to address pupils in Years 13 and 14. This occurs on a weekly basis, at a time when most students have a study period. It is compulsory that those who do not have a timetabled subject class attend these talks. 5. Pupils studying languages have a timetabled Conversation Class per language per week
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Careers education holds an important place in the learning experiences of all pupils at this School. A comprehensive programme of development is delivered as a cross-curricular theme, and through Careers classes. The department maintain two Careers libraries which contain a wide variety of up-to-date literature and resources. A programme of careers talks is offered during lunch times for all year groups, and events and announcements are regularly posted through Google Classroom. YEAR 8 YEAR 13 • Each pupil has a weekly LLW lesson, which • Each student has a weekly Careers lesson. includes Employability topics.. • Past students return and give first-hand information about their experiences after leaving school. YEAR 9 • All students are given the opportunity to • All pupils attend an annual Careers day. participate in three days’ work shadowing • Each pupil has a weekly LLW lesson, which • Major employers and businesses visit the School includes Employability topics. to give talks. • University and course representatives visit the School regularly to talk about the requirements for YEAR 10 entry and courses available. Year 10 is an important year in which pupils make • Seminars on particular career areas are held. decisions on GCSE subjects. • Pupils attend the annual Careers Convention. • All pupils have a weekly Careers lesson. • The Enrichment Programme enables pupils to • Each pupil has a personal interview with Careers build skills for interviews. staff, at which parents may be present. . • All parents are invited to attend a talk on GCSE options in the School. YEAR 14 • Pupils attend the annual Careers Convention. • Each student has a weekly Careers lesson • Personal interviews are held with each student to YEAR 11 discuss career pathways (including UCAS). • Parents are invited to attend a UCAS talk in the • All pupils have two days of work experience. School. • All pupils attend an annual Careers Day. • Pupils attend interview training and a mock • Each pupil has a weekly LLW lesson on interview in the first term. Employability (including employability skills). • Detailed guidance is given on completion of UCAS forms and other relevant documentation YEAR 12 including other Higher Education Institutions, Colleges of Further Education and employment Year 12 is the last year of compulsory schooling; applications. pupils must make important decisions. • Year 14 pupils attend a variety of University Open • Each pupil has a weekly Careers lesson. Days throughout the year. • DE Careers Adviser visits the School weekly to • Some pupils undertake further work shadowing or advise on post-16 choices. voluntary work for further experience. • Pupils attend the annual Careers Convention in the first term. • All pupils have a personal interview with a member of the Careers staff. • Parents attend a talk on AS options in the School during the Spring term. • All pupils attend talks on Labour Market Information (Eye for Education).
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INFORMATION AND Each pupil is issued with a Student Planner at the COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY beginning of the year and this must be kept neatly and Grosvenor is at the forefront of the growth in educational accurately. The amount of time spent on homework technology to enhance learning and teaching for all of will vary from night to night, depending on: our pupils. A substantial investment has been made i) the degree of difficulty of the task; and over the past few years in relation to computers, data ii) the age and the understanding of the pupil. projectors, interactive whiteboards, wireless networks, laptops, iMacs and iPads. This investment has resulted General recommendations are: in the school having unprecedented levels of hardware Year 8 5.0 hours per week and software including: Year 9 5.7 hours per week • more than 10 computing rooms within the subject areas of Business Studies, Home Economics, Year 10 6.0 hours per week ICT, Languages, Media Studies, Music, Science Year 11 9.5 hours per week & Technology and in the Independent Learning Centre; Year 12 11.1 hours per week • a ratio of approximately 1 computer to 2 pupils, Year 13-14 12 hours per week many of which are available for pupil use before / Year 14 15 hours per week after school, during break and lunch times; and • all members of staff having access to an iPad to use as a Learning & Teaching aid within their classroom In an effort to avoid overloading Junior School pupils, practice. a homework timetable will be issued to pupils in Years 8 – 10 by their Head of Year. In addition, the staff training programme within the School over the past number of years has focused on Parents/Guardians can support their children by the development of ICT within classroom practice. providing a quiet, warm study space and ensuring that adequate time is set aside for homework. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The School teaches Religious Studies to each pupil, and enters students for GCSE and GCE Advanced Level examinations. Parents have the right to request (in writing) if they wish their child(ren) to be exempted from acts of worship or Religious Studies classes.
DRUGS EDUCATION It is the policy of the Board of Governors that pupils should be encouraged to adopt healthy life-styles and to refrain from abusing any substances likely to be harmful to them. The School aims, in general terms, and the School Rules specifically, to address any issues.
HOMEWORK Successful examination results are the outcome of a combined effort between home and school. It is essential that work in school is reinforced by work undertaken at home: writing, reading or learning. Pupils should revise schoolwork whenever no specific homework is set.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING FOR The School is proud of its involvement in various local, LIFE AND WORK national and international schemes and projects which These are taught programmes of study to cover promote the international dimension and which enable discrete topics relating to the personal and social pupils to develop personally, as world citizens and in development of pupils. Topics include: developing an increasingly competitive international workplace. inter-personal skills; healthy living; relationships The Board of Governors strongly supports the efforts and sexuality education; study skills; self-discipline; of the staff and pupils in these areas of the curriculum. citizenship and employability. The following provides a snapshot of links and/or Each pupil in Years 8, 9 & 10 is timetabled for initiatives: Personal Development, Citizenship and Employability. • The School was appointed in 2013 as one of the Furthermore, elements of Personal Development eight Confucius Classroom Hub Schools in Northern are delivered through the pastoral schemes of work Ireland. Mandarin language and cultural classes are during registration time. In Senior School, the Heads delivered in Grosvenor and in the partner schools (Our of Year invite speakers into School on a weekly basis in Lady and St Patrick’s College Knock, Lagan College, order to stimulate discussion and to deal with topical Ballyclare High School, Banbridge Academy, De La issues. These talks are linked to the Pastoral Schemes Salle High School, Down High School, Rathmore of Work and are followed up by Form Tutors during Grammar School, Andrews Memorial Primary School, Registration time Dundonald Primary School, Orangefield Primary School, St Therese of Lisieux Primary School, St Oliver LINKS BEYOND THE SCHOOL Plunkett Primary School, St Teresa’s Primary School Pupils come to Grosvenor from a variety of and Strandtown Primary School). geographical areas and social backgrounds and the • The long-established partnerships with Our Lady school seeks to establish positive and constructive & St Patrick’s College, Knock and Lagan College relationships with the local community, with feeder continues to develop through funding provided schools, with the wider community of North and Mid by the Community Relations, Equality and Diversity Down and East and South Belfast and, beyond that, to (CRED) and the Shared Education projects; an international community. Grosvenor is committed to respecting and valuing the diversity which exists in • The French, German and Spanish departments have the wider community and believes that all pupils need established links with schools abroad; home-stay to experience a school environment where differences exchanges and/or languages trips take place in all are respected and valued and the principles of equal languages; the Modern Languages Department opportunity are actively seen to be at work in the organises annual Carol Services in French, German School’s ethos and procedures. and Spanish;
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• The School Choirs and Ensembles are involved in a • Grosvenor has recently renewed the coveted wide range of events from charities to weddings; Eco-Schools Green Flag for its environmental achievement. • Gillespie Gap Year Award Scheme - Dr Alan Gillespie, a former pupil, has made available £1500 The School welcomes international pupils and visitors per year in order to encourage and assist Senior and has a regular stream of pupils, students, teachers, School pupils in taking a gap year. Former pupils educationalists and sporting teams from other Elaine Moore and Reg Smyth have also provided countries. They represent many denominations and money for travel bursaries in Modern Languages creeds, as well as numerous different cultures. and Geography respectively; • Pupils are involved in many cross-border or international projects: Spirit of Enniskillen, Rotary International, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme; • Three Grosvenor pupils have spent an academic year at the prestigious Lawrenceville High School, USA, before going to university; and
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2020 KEY STAGE 3 ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES
Key Skills Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Communication Teacher-Assessed Levels Unable to determine outcomes Mathematics Teacher-Assessed Levels due to COVID-19 lockdown ICT Teacher-Assessed Levels from Mar – June 2020. 2020 GCSE OVERALL GRADES No. IN YEAR 12 165 ENTERING 5+ SUBJECTS 100% ENTERING 1-4 SUBJECTS 100%
A*-C IN 7+ SUBJECTS 90.3% A*-G IN 5+ SUBJECTS 100% A*-C IN 5+ SUBJECTS 95.2% A*-G IN 1-4 SUBJECTS 100% A*-C IN 1-4 SUBJECTS 97.6%
GCSE BY SUBJECT PERCENTAGES PER GRADE ENTRY NO A* A B C* C D E F G U ART 30 16.7 36.7 30.0 10.0 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BIOLOGY 113 17.7 23.0 44.2 9.7 4.4 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BUSINESS STUDIES 48 2.1 25.0 22.9 20.8 8.3 8.3 12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 CHEMISTRY 113 13.3 39.8 21.2 10.6 12.4 2.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 COMPUTING 30 20.0 36.7 16.7 3.3 3.3 10.0 6.7 3.3 0.0 0.0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 165 9.1 25.5 35.8 17.6 8.5 3.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 ENGLISH LITERATURE 116 15.5 36.2 22.4 17.2 6.9 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 FRENCH 77 27.3 24.7 20.8 13.0 10.4 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 GEOGRAPHY 59 18.6 23.7 23.7 13.6 13.6 5.1 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 GERMAN 69 14.5 29.0 24.6 15.9 8.7 7.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 HISTORY 48 12.5 45.8 25.0 6.3 4.2 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 FOOD & NUTRITION 35 20.0 25.7 31.4 2.9 8.6 8.6 0.0 0.0 2.9 0.0 I.T. 20 15.0 25.0 20.0 10.0 15.0 5.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 LLW 163 1.2 14.7 21.5 19.6 22.1 13.5 6.7 0.6 0.0 0.0 MATHEMATICS 165 11.5 47.9 27.3 6.7 6.1 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 FURTHER MATHEMATICS 48 27.1 31.3 29.2 6.3 4.2 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MEDIA STUDIES 21 14.3 47.6 28.6 4.8 4.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MUSIC 12 0.0 33.3 25.0 33.3 0.0 8.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 P.E. 38 21.1 34.2 23.7 10.5 5.3 5.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 PHYSICS 79 16.5 29.1 32.9 12.7 6.3 1.3 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 18 22.2 38.9 16.7 11.1 11.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 SINGLE AWARD SCIENCE 35 11.4 51.4 25.7 11.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 SPANISH 50 28.0 26.0 22.0 6.0 12.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TECHNOLOGY 15 20.0 20.0 53.3 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 R.S. (Short Course) 142 21.8 19.7 16.9 12.0 20.4 4.2 2.8 0.7 1.4 0.0 ARABIC 2 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 JAPANESE 1 100
NB. All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.
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2020 AS AND A-LEVEL OVERALL RESULTS NUMBER IN YEAR 13 - 149
AS LEVEL BY SUBJECT PERCENTAGES PER GRADE ENTRY NO A B C D E U ART 5 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BIOLOGY 44 59.1 20.5 15.9 4.5 0.0 0.0 BUSINESS STUDIES 21 38.1 42.9 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 CHEMISTRY 38 60.5 26.3 13.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 ECONOMICS 9 22.2 33.3 33.3 11.1 0.0 0.0 ENGLISH LITERATURE 20 45.0 40.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 FRENCH 10 30.0 30.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 GEOGRAPHY 8 25.0 62.5 12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 GERMAN 4 50.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 16 37.5 37.5 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 HISTORY 40 30.0 55.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 5 60.0 0.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MATHEMATICS 51 51.0 21.6 15.7 5.9 3.9 2.0 MEDIA STUDIES 7 57.1 28.6 14.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 PHYSICS 32 34.4 28.1 18.8 6.3 9.4 3.1 POLITICS 27 48.1 29.6 22.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 PSYCHOLOGY 38 21.1 36.8 21.1 15.8 5.3 0.0 R.S. 14 35.7 42.9 21.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 13 53.8 38.5 7.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 SPANISH 19 52.6 31.6 15.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 SPORTS SCIENCE 14 85.7 14.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TECHNOLOGY 6 33.3 66.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 8 75.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
NB. All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.
A-LEVEL NO. IN FINAL YEAR 130 3+ AT GRADES A* TO C 85.4% 2+ AT GRADES A*TO E 100% 1+ AT GRADES A* TO E 100%
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A-LEVEL BY SUBJECT PERCENTAGES PER GRADE ENTRY A* A B C D E U NO ART 4 25.0 75.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BIOLOGY 40 17.5 27.5 32.5 17.5 5.0 0.0 0.0 BUSINESS STUDIES 19 5.3 36.8 36.8 21.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 CHEMISTRY 31 12.9 29.0 25.8 16.1 12.9 3.2 0.0 DRAMA 5 20.0 40.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ECONOMICS 6 16.7 50.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 ENGLISH LITERATURE 14 14.3 14.3 50.0 21.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 FRENCH 13 7.7 46.2 23.1 15.4 7.7 0.0 0.0 GEOGRAPHY 18 5.6 22.2 38.9 22.2 11.1 0.0 0.0 GERMAN 6 16.7 50.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 19 0.0 10.5 78.9 10.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 HISTORY 30 3.3 20.0 43.3 30.0 3.3 0.0 0.0 HOME ECONOMICS 10 30.0 20.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MATHEMATICS 29 24.1 20.7 37.9 6.9 10.3 0.0 0.0 FURTHER MATHEMATICS 5 40.0 20.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MEDIA STUDIES 14 7.1 71.4 21.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 MUSIC 7 0.0 42.9 14.3 28.6 14.3 0.0 0.0 PHYSICS 16 12.5 12.5 37.5 25.0 12.5 0.0 0.0 POLITICS 15 13.3 73.3 6.7 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 PSYCHOLOGY 25 4.0 8.0 44.0 32.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 R.S. 19 26.3 26.3 26.3 21.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 SCIENCE 3 33.3 66.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 8 25.0 50.0 12.5 12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 SPANISH 13 7.7 61.5 23.1 7.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 SPORTS SCIENCE 12 33.3 25.0 16.7 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TRAVEL & TOURISM 13 46.2 15.4 0.0 30.8 0.0 0.0 7.7
NB. All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.
POST ‘A’ LEVEL LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS TOTAL LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS HIGHER EDUCATION 83.3% (including GCSE and other leavers destinations) HIGHER EDUCATION 63.5% FURTHER EDUCATION 6.8% FURTHER EDUCATION 21.4% HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP 2.3% (inc. Jobskills/Apprenticeship) EMPLOYMENT 0.7% HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP 1.7% GAP YEAR 5.3% EMPLOYMENT 0.5% OTHER 1.5% ANOTHER SCHOOL 6.4% GAP YEAR 4.0% OTHER 1.7%
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PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS1 2016-17 TO 2018-19 - Grammar schools
The Northern Ireland statistics for the year 2019-20 are not yet available for publication.
Performance Indicator 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
School NI Average School NI Average School NI Average
% Achieving 5+ GCSEs 96.9 98.0 99.4 96.9 100.0 96.8 at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)2
% Achieving 7+ GCSEs 92.5 93.8 96.1 90.5 97.5 91.1 at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)2
% Achieving 3+ A Levels 75.6 79.3 70.3 78.1 82.5 79.9 at Grades A-C (or equivalent)2
% Achieving 2+ A Levels 99.2 99.9 100.0 99.7 100.0 99.6 at Grades A-E (or equivalent)2
1 Excludes pupils with statements of Special Education Needs. 2 Figures include all equivalent qualifications. NI Average compares with Grammar Schools in the same Free School Meal band.
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‘A’ levels represent the main route into third-level education and Grosvenor seeks to equip our Senior Pupils with the qualifications needed for entry into a variety of courses. Our Year 14 Pupils gain places in universities throughout the British Isles. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE ENTRANCE
2001 Stacey Gregg King’s, Cambridge English 2001 Matthew Russell St Catherine’s, Oxford French & German 2001 Simon Turbitt Brasenose, Oxford Law 2004 Angela Goode Downing, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2005 Adam Gordon Corpus Christi, Cambridge Engineering 2005 William Kilpatrick St Catherine’s, Oxford French & Spanish 2005 Gina Milne Churchill, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2006 Clark Boyd St Catharine’s, Cambridge French & Spanish 2006 David Mack Jesus College, Cambridge Computing 2007 Aimee Campbell Churchill, Cambridge German & Spanish 2007 Olivia Christie Brasenose, Oxford Law 2007 Vanessa Quigg St Catharine’s, Cambridge English 2008 Ben Gordon Trinity, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2009 Catherine Coffey Brasenose, Oxford French & German 2009 Chris Logan King’s, Cambridge Medicine 2010 Jack Wright Girton, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2011 Jessica Hills St.Hilda’s, Oxford Law 2011 Ashleigh Marshall Sidney Sussex, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2011 Darren Bell Magdalene, Cambridge Medicine 2012 Richard Anderson Jesus, Cambridge Medicine 2013 Helen Pruzina Pembroke, Cambridge Human, Social & Political Sciences 2014 Ross Neill Christ’s College, Cambridge Law 2015 Zoe Harrison Merton College, Oxford Law 2015 Daniel Mayhew St Peter’s College, Oxford Law 2015 Paul Pruzina Jesus College, Cambridge Mathematics 2015 David Thompson Corpus Christi, Cambridge Natural Sciences 2016 Susannah Ashfield Trinity College, Cambridge Medicine 2016 Medani Elshibly Emmanuel College, Cambridge Medicine 2016 Ryan Simpson St Hughes College, Oxford Mathematics 2017 Michael Culbert St Hughes College, Oxford Biomedical Sciences 2017 Cameron Hamilton Trinity College, Cambridge Engineering 2018 Angus Harron Jesus College, Cambridge History
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REPORTING TO PARENTS such contact and communication could be further developed. In order to ensure that all parental contact Junior School (Key Stage 3: [Years 8-10]) operates in the best interest of each pupil we ask that Parents/Guardians receive 3 report cards (Autumn, you: Winter, Spring) and 1 full report following end-of-year examinations. • do not otherwise visit the School without appointment; Middle School (Key Stage 4: [Years 11 & 12]) Parents/ Guardians of Year 11 pupils receive 2 report cards • do not go directly to classrooms nor talk to any (Autumn, Winter), 1 mock report following mock teacher or pupil without prior approval; examinations in April (for subjects sitting modules • report to Reception on arrival in School; and in May/June only) and 1 report for all other subjects following end-of-year internal examinations; Year 12 • agree in advance if you wish anyone other than a pupils receive 1 report card (Autumn) and 1 full report parent/guardian to participate in discussion. issued in January following mock GCSE examinations. All discussions should be carried out in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Board of Governors reserves Senior School [Years 13 & 14] the right to withdraw a parent/guardian’s licence to Parents/Guardians of Year 13 and Year 14 students enter the school premises. receive 1 report card (Autumn) and 1 full report issued in January following the mock AS/A2 examinations. FRIENDS OF GROSVENOR ASSOCIATION The Friends of Grosvenor Association is a group of All Years interested parents, former pupils, staff and other At any time, a parent may request an interview or a friends of the School who wish to help support specific report, which will be arranged through the Grosvenor in its education of the pupils. The Head of Year, in the first instance. Association is run by a committee of nominated staff Parent Consultation (including a representative of the School’s Senior Parents/Guardians of pupils in all years are invited Leadership Team) and a group of dedicated parents. to meet the subject teachers of their child at a In 2020-21 the Friends of Grosvenor Association ‘Parent Consultation’ afternoon. Parents/Guardians Committee consists of the following Office Bearers: are informed of the dates of these meetings at the start of the year. Mrs S Kelly Chairperson PARENTAL VISITS TO SCHOOL The partnership between home and school is of crucial Mrs J Mitchell Chairperson importance in ensuring the best possible education Mrs R Hill Secretary for all our pupils. Grosvenor prides itself on having developed good communications with home and Mrs A Parker Treasurer we provide a range of opportunities for parents and Mr J Young SLT Representative guardians to consult with the School on any matter regarding the education or well-being of their son or daughter. These opportunities include: The Association attempts to meet its task by: 1. holding meetings for parents on topical and relevant • formal parent consultations; educational issues; • informal contact by means of phone calls or notes; and 2. fundraising to aid the School in the provision of • meetings arranged by appointment. additional equipment, materials and training to enhance our pupils’ education; and by The School is happy to provide this range of 3. providing opportunities for parents and friends to opportunities to talk to parents and guardians and meet in a social manner. indeed would welcome any suggestions as to how
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COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES you should contact the Chairperson of the Board The section below outlines the Complaints Procedures of Governors, using the school address. The for the School. A copy of the full Complaints Procedures Chairperson will refer the complaint on to the Main document is available from the School Office, or from Board where applicable. the School website. 5. The Education Authority has no responsibility 1. For most matters the Form Tutor or the Subject for, and cannot deal with, complaints (except for Teacher is usually the first point of contact. those referred to in Section 4 of the full Complaints Procedures document). 2. Depending on the nature of the matter, you may, however, wish to contact the Head of Year or the 6. Having exhausted the internal complaints Head of Department. procedure, parents of pupils may refer their complaint to the Northern Ireland Public Services 3. Depending on the nature of the matter, you may, Ombudsman (NIPSO), if they remain dissatisfied. however, wish to contact a Senior Teacher (Head Upon receiving notification by the School that of Junior, Middle or Senior School), Vice Principal the full internal complaints procedure has been or the Principal directly. You may also do so at any completed, parents who remain dissatisfied are stage if you believe the matter is serious enough required to make any complaint to the Ombudsman to merit the involvement of Senior Leadership, or if within 6 months of the date of receiving written you are dissatisfied with the service provided. notification. The NIPSO contact details are 4. If you are dissatisfied with the manner in which the provided in Appendix 1 of the full Complaints School has dealt with you and/or your complaint, Procedures document. RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 31 School Policies – Positive Behaviour Policy
Parents / Guardians and prospective pupils should THE CODE OF CONDUCT note that acceptance of a place at Grosvenor The Code of Conduct sets out the School’s expectations Grammar School is taken to mean acceptance of the of all of its pupils. Grosvenor is proud of its traditions School’s Positive Behaviour Policy (including School and of the good relationships existing between pupils, Rules) and the Code of Conduct. teachers, parents and the wider community, which are such an important part of this School. The Code of This policy has been written following consultation Conduct can be summarised as follows. with staff, pupils, parents and governors of the School. • Respect yourself. Display the highest standards of conduct at all times. 1.1 It is the policy of this School that pupils should be encouraged to behave in ways that show • Treat all members of the school community with self respect and respect for others and which respect. maintain a safe, orderly and enjoyable learning • Attend school whenever possible. environment. • Arrive punctually to school and to the start of each 1.2 The procedures and documents produced and lesson. the approaches adopted by staff, in and out of • Take responsibility for your own belongings and the classroom, emphasise the School’s ethos by respect property belonging to the school and to focusing on positive behaviour strategies. others. 1.3 This policy recognises the positive impact that • Behave in a safety-conscious manner at all times. good, orderly behaviour has on learning and • During lessons, act in a manner that will maximise teaching. the learning opportunities for yourself and others. 1.4 At the heart of positive behaviour lies a good • Complete all homework to the best of your ability relationship between pupils and staff. The aim of and meet all homework and coursework deadlines. the School is to foster such relationships based • Wear your uniform with pride. It identifies you as a on mutual respect. member of the School community. 1.5 Whilst seeking to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour management, there is an equal recognition of the need to treat each pupil as an individual, taking account of mitigating circumstances as and when appropriate. 1.6 The contents of the policy apply to pupils whether in school, travelling to and from school, on school trips or representing the school off- site (see Educational Visits Policy for the Code of Conduct relating specifically to school trips). 1.7 The contents of the policy and the contents of the E Safety, ICT Acceptable Use and Digital Media Policy apply to pupils at all times. 1.8 The Governors are committed to a process of consultation and will review the Positive Behaviour Policy regularly to ensure that the aims of the Policy are being met. . 32 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY
The Code of Conduct is based on the 3 essential • breaking these basic rules will be treated as a components of our School ethos: relationships, serious matter. respect and responsibility. The health, safety and wellbeing of every member of The School respects you and it expects you to respect this School community - staff and pupils - is an important yourself and others. If you participate fully in the life concern. You must be where you are supposed to be of the School and do your best, in and out of the and never leave School premises without permission. classroom, you will be a credit to yourself, to your In the event of a fire or other emergency, if you cannot family and to Grosvenor. be located it must be assumed that you are still in the building and others - particularly members of the The staff in this school are here to look after you. They emergency services - may put their lives at risk trying will treat you with respect and they will work to help you. to find you. This means: • there is no excuse for rudeness, disrespect or insolence towards any member of staff; • any reasonable request from a staff member should be carried out at once and without argument; and
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ANY LARGE ORGANISATION REQUIRES A ROUTINE ILLNESS IN SCHOOL THAT EVERYONE MUST FOLLOW. Tell your teacher if you are unwell during class and request permission to go to the Pupil Welfare Auxiliary.
ATTENDANCE SELF RESPECT Arrive on time – 8.40 am at the latest. If you do not respect yourself, you cannot expect Absence: On the morning of return after any absence others to respect you. Set yourself high personal and you must bring a written explanation from your academic standards and be careful of your personal parents/guardians to your Form Tutor. You must follow appearance and conduct. Let your manners, speech, your timetable and remain on the premises until the behaviour and uniform do you credit. end of the session, unless you are given an alternative instruction by a member of staff. RESPECT FOR OTHERS Show tolerance, compassion and courtesy to others. Appointments (dentists, doctors, etc.) should be after Treat School visitors with the utmost respect. school; if this is not possible you must bring a note Bullying, rudeness and dishonesty are disrespectful from your parents/guardians to your Head of Year, and spoil relationships. preferably on the previous day. You will be given a Speak quietly and politely to everyone. signing-out slip which you must take to the office when you are leaving School. If you return before the PROPERTY end of School you must sign in again. Always respect the property of others and do not You must never leave the School premises without the interfere with anything belonging to the School or permission of one of the following people: the Pupil to any other person. School property is there for Welfare Auxiliary (PWA), your Head of Year (HoY), the good of all; treat it carefully, making sure it is not your Head of School (HoS), a Vice Principal (VP) or the damaged by your actions. (In the event of an accident, Principal. Apart from sickness, you will not be allowed report immediately to the office or to an appropriate to leave School if written permission has not been member of staff. Pupils are responsible for cleaning provided. any mess that they make). Leave of absence for very special occasions must be To prevent damage, chewing gum, indelible sought by your parent or guardian in advance and in permanent markers and correction Fluid (e.g.Tippex) writing from the Principal. The School cannot approve are forbidden. absence for holidays during term time. Avoid bringing large amounts of money or valuables The School monitors punctuality and attendance. to school. It is vital you are in class, and School references The Principal and Vice Principals are empowered to give information on attendance and punctuality. impose a fine to cover repair or replacement costs Pupils consistently late to class are failing to respect for damage to, or theft of, property, as outlined in themselves or others and can expect a sanction to be the Charges and Remissions Policy. Limited cover applied. Pupils recorded as late for School on three is provided from the School Fund for loss / damage occasions in any academic year will be given a warning to personal belongings which are legitimately in (issued by letter to parents/guardians); after three school. In the event of a claim, you must have; looked subsequent late arrivals, the HoYs will implement after your property, securely labelled it, have proof the sanctions as outlined in Appendix 3. If you miss of purchase and have a / some witness(es) who can three consecutive School days, or if you miss more support your claim. All claims must be made in writing than three days in a four-week period, the School will to the Principal. contact your home. MOVEMENT ARRIVING & LEAVING There are large numbers of people in school. In the On your way to and from School, you should always corridors, on the stairways, in playgrounds and in be well behaved: leave room for others to use the classrooms, show consideration for others. Walk on footpaths; observe road safety rules; use controlled the left-hand side of the corridor. Do not enter areas street crossings, where they are available. If you reserved for staff. Avoid running, jostling or pushing travel by bus remember that mistreating property may inside the building. Recognise the dangers of unruly mean withdrawal of your bus pass. Those found to or inconsiderate behaviour, especially for younger or have committed such an offence will meet cleaning smaller pupils. or replacement costs and a further sanction may be imposed by the School.
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LITTER End of Lessons We can all play a part in improving our environment. The bells are not signals for you - they are information Litter is unsightly, but it is also a pollutant. Never drop for your teacher. Do not begin to pack away until told litter yourself, remind others that they should not do to do so. Then, stand and push in your chairs; any so, and clear up any litter that you see around School. litter should be picked up. Only when the teacher says so may you leave the room. MEALS You must not leave School premises without HOMEWORK permission. You may go home for lunch only if you Enter all homework neatly in your student planner. bring a written request from your parents/guardians You should do all work thoroughly, to the best of your verifying that an adult will be present in the home. In ability. School, you may eat lunch outside or in the School Dining Area or Multi-purpose Hall (for pupils taking Make sure written work is neat, in the correct book and packed lunches), remembering always to display good ready to hand in on the day stated. If possible, get an manners and to maintain tidiness. adult to read over your work and ask them to check it with you. Your parent/guardian should sign your Senior School pupils are permitted to leave the school student planner on a weekly basis. grounds during lunchtime, provided they have brought in written permission from their parents / guardians at UNIFORM the beginning of the school year. The School uniform shows all pupils are valued equally. This is important to Grosvenor. SAFETY It is vital that you observe all safety precautions set You must follow these regulations: by the School. In all lessons, listen carefully to the Wear your uniform at all times in school, to school, and teachers and obey their instructions. In the event of to all official school functions. fire or other emergency, move quickly and quietly out of School by the recommended route and take your The uniform identifies you as a pupil of this school. place in the class group as you are directed at the Display only the highest standards of behaviour at all muster stations. times. Detailed uniform regulations are published elsewhere. PLAYGROUNDS You may play only with tennis balls in the playgrounds USE OF SANCTIONS (no racquet sports). Take care of trees, plants and Whilst the School seeks to use praise and seating areas. encouragement more often than sanctions, disciplinary measures are needed from time to time. LESSONS Class routine and discipline are the responsibility of Most activity of the School occurs within the classroom. the subject teachers and they will follow a system of: As a result, pupils need to behave in appropriate ways. • warning; Start of Lessons • additional work to be done at home; The lesson begins the moment you enter the room. Enter rooms in an orderly fashion once instructed to do • a teacher imposition, such as staying in class at so by a member of staff; go straight to your workplace. lunch time or after School; Take out books, pens, rulers, etc. Place bags safely • reporting to a higher authority; and then below the desk or where assigned by the teacher. • Daily Report. During Lessons Inappropriate behaviour in class will be recorded by When your teacher talks, remain silent and concentrate. all subject teachers on Lesson Monitor. A referral If the class is asked questions, put up your hand to system operates in School which means that if you fail answer, do not call out (unless asked for quick ideas). to co-operate with members of staff, despite their best During group work or practical sessions, work with efforts, the matter will be passed on to the Head of your classmates. Ensure that your behaviour does not Department (HoD) or Head of Year and appropriate interfere with or interrupt the learning of others. sanctions will be applied. Out-of-class misbehaviour Eating and chewing gum are not permitted during will be dealt with by the teacher on duty in the first class. Pupils are permitted to drink water. instance who will then take appropriate action.
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For serious or persistent misbehaviour Heads of Year enrolling their child in another school because of the or members of the Senior Leadership Team may place detrimental effect that a pupil’s attitude or behaviour a pupil in the weekly School detention (Friday 3:35pm is having on the progress of others. – 4:35pm). Parents/Guardians are notified by letter of In all cases regarding questions about sanctions, or the cause and are given 24 hours notice. about any aspect of your school career, your parents/ In exceptional cases a pupil will be suspended and the guardians are encouraged to arrange an appointment Education Authority notified. Parents/Guardians of with the Head of Year. such pupils must attend an interview with the Principal before their child is accepted back to School. In a few isolated cases, parents may be asked to consider
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1. INTRODUCTION • provide limited cover for loss/damage to personal belonging which are legitimately in 1.1 The Governors of Grosvenor Grammar School school. are committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of socio-economic background, 2.4 The total sum owing may be paid either as a have equal access to the curriculum and to single payment on a date set by the School in school facilities. October or in two instalments, one payment in October and the other in January. 1.2 The school will follow articles 127 – 135 and 137 – 138 (relating to Charges in Grant-Aided 3 MEALS Schools) of the Education Reform (NI) Order 3.1 Application Forms for Free School Meals are 1989, the Education & Libraries (NI) Order 2003, available from the School Office. Alternatively, the Education (2006 Order) Order (NI) 2007 pupils can purchase meals or snacks from the and the guidance provided by DENI Circulars Dining Centre. 1990/34 and 2007/20. 4 CHARITY GIVING 2 SCHOOL FUND 4.1 The School believes that it is important to 2.1 Grosvenor believes in providing as many promote charitable giving as part of developing opportunities as possible for its pupils to the pupil as a member of society. Every week develop both academically and as young pupils have an opportunity to make personal citizens. The School is very grateful to parents donations to the Charity Fund and a committee for the contribution that they have made to the of pupils and teachers decide, throughout School to help it provide these opportunities. the year, on allocations to various charities. In 2.2 The School Fund contribution is £100.00 for addition, other opportunities will be provided the first child and £50.00 for each additional throughout the year for pupils to contribute to, child, currently enrolled from the same family, or raise money for, various charitable projects to a maximum of two additional children. This through involvement with, for example, Habitat fund, for the good of the pupils, is administered for Humanity, Christian Aid and the Voluntary by a committee comprised of the Principal, a Service programme. Vice- Principal, the School Treasurer, the School Cashier, the Bursar and up to two members 5 TUITION elected by the staff. The School Fund Committee 5.1 All timetabled tuition is provided free of charge. is overseen by the Finance Sub-committee and (In addition, see Music below.) ultimately the main Board of Governors. The accounts, which are subject to annual review 6 TEXTBOOKS AND STATIONERY by an independent examiner employed by the 6.1 All textbooks are provided free of charge, but Board of Governors, are published to all parents a charge, equivalent to the cost of purchasing in the Annual Report. a new book, is made for replacing a lost or defaced textbook. All textbooks issued must be 2.3 The School Fund is used to: returned at the end of the course, otherwise the • provide transport, materials and other costs replacement cost will be charged. for most academic and extra-curricular 6.2 A set of stationery will be provided free of activities; charge at the beginning of each academic year • provide funding for post-16 facilities; to KS3 & KS4 pupils. Replacement exercise books, file paper, etc. will be a charge to the • provide funding for practice materials parent/guardian. The School Stationery Shop in practical subjects such as Art, Home provides most basic items at lower than normal Economics and Technology & Design; retail prices. • maintain the School’s ethos; 7 MUSIC • provide coaching for extra-curricular activities; 7.1 Musical instrumental tuition is provided by: and to
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• Peripatetic teachers from the City of Belfast guardians have agreed the entry. If the pupil School of Music (CBSM). A charge will fails to meet requirements (e.g. coursework/ be made for the use of this service. The Controlled Assessment) or fails to turn up for money is payable in three instalments (end an examination, any cost incurred by the School of September, end of October and the end will be passed on to the parent/guardian. of February). Additionally, an annual fee to 10.2 Examination entries, for current pupils of the insure an instrument, will be charged by the School, will be paid once only. The cost of CBSM. any re-sit of an examination or module will be • Other instrumental tuition (including voice) a charge to the parent/guardian and must be is available from private tutors during school paid for in advance by the parent/guardian. time (payable in 10 week instalments). The 10.3 Any costs of re-marks must be paid for in School can normally provide an instrument advance by the parent/guardian. The cost of on loan with an additional annual insurance any remark which results in an improved mark charge. will be reimbursed to the parent/guardian. • See Music Tuition Policy for details of current charges relating to music tuition and 11 GAMES, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES instrumental hire. 11.1 In general, the School will meet the transport costs for pupils of these activities (inside 8 VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS Northern Ireland). However, for events outside 8.1 Where these are a necessary part of the Northern Ireland (e.g. a team tour) a charge will required specification for examination; then, no be made. charge will be made. Should an overnight stay 11.2 Where pupils have permission from the Principal be necessary, a charge will be made for board to enter competitions representing the School, and lodging. the entry charges will be paid by the School. 8.2 Other trips will be charged at cost. All payments must be made before travel and refunds for 12 PROPERTY DAMAGE AND FINES those failing to travel will not normally be 12.1 The Principal and Vice-Principals are empowered possible. to impose a fine to cover repair or replacement costs for damage to, or theft of, property. 9 PRACTICAL SUBJECTS 12.2 The money collected in fines will be placed in 9.1 Some extra costs incurred in project or the School Fund Account. coursework are chargeable to the parents/ guardians of the pupil. Pupils can retain the 13 DEPOSITS FOR LOCKER KEYS finished product in such instances – following 13.1 The School charges a deposit of £5 per key for the period the examination boards require the locker keys. The deposit will be repaid on the school to retain such work. safe return of the key. Lost locker keys will be 9.2 In the case of KS3 (Years 8-10) Art, Home replaced at a charge of £5 per key. Economics and Technology & Design, the School Fund voluntary contribution includes 14 EXEMPTIONS a sum to cover the cost of most practical 14.1 Grosvenor encourages pupils to play a full materials. part in the life of the School, regardless of family circumstances. The Principal is always 9.3 For pupils in Years 11-14, most practical prepared to discuss privately and in confidence materials are provided from the LMS budget any financial issues that parents/guardians may (for that department) or are paid for by the raise. pupils. Appendix 1 provides details regarding the break-down of materials required for the study of AS/A2 Art & Design. 10 PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS 10.1 Entry fees are met by the School for the first sitting of approved GCSE / Level 2 qualifications and GCE / Level 3 qualifications for courses which it provides and for which parents/
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Parents and Guardians are advised to read these 2.3 Place(s) will be allocated using the following criteria before making any decisions about application sub-criteria which will be applied in the order in to this or any other school. They should note that an which they are set out until the point where the acceptance of a place in Grosvenor Grammar School admissions number is reached. is also deemed to be an acceptance of the School’s (i) children who have a sibling currently in the Policies. School, or who had a sibling attend the School The Education Authority will publish information [state name(s), date and Registration Group(s)]. regarding each school’s Year 8 admission’s arrangements (ii) children who are the eldest child in the family on their website (www.eani.org.uk). to be eligible to transfer to a mainstream Post- Attention is also drawn to the fact that when Transfer Primary School. Forms are submitted all relevant documentation should (iii) children who currently attend one of the be attached. following named primary schools:. A. ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ENTRY OF Andrews Memorial PS (Comber) PUPILS TO YEAR 8 IN SEPTEMBER 2021 Braniel PS (Belfast) 1 General Brooklands PS (Belfast) Cairnshill PS (Belfast) 1.1 When considering which children should be selected for admission, the Board of Governors Carrickmannon PS (Ballygowan) will only take into account information which Comber PS Moneyrea PS is detailed on or uploaded with the Transfer Cregagh PS (Belfast) Application. It is the responsibility of parents/ Dundonald PS guardians to make sure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the Elmgrove PS (Belfast) School’s admissions criteria, as outlined below, Euston Street PS (Belfast) is stated legibly on or uploaded with the Forge Integrated PS (Belfast) Transfer Application. Gilnahirk PS (Belfast) 1.2 Where applicable, ‘sibling’ is defined as another Harding Memorial PS (Belfast) child of the family as defined in Article 2(2) of the Children (NI) Order 1995, save that foster children Killinchy PS (Comber) will also be included. Knockbreda PS (Belfast) 1.3 In relation to Eldest Child, twins (or other Leadhill PS (Belfast) multiples) will be treated as joint eldest. Lisnasharragh PS (Belfast)
2 If the School is over-subscribed, the following Loughview Integrated PS (Belfast) criteria for entry will apply, in the order stated. Nettlefield PS (Belfast) 2.1 The Board of Governors will consider children Orangefield PS (Belfast) who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time Rosetta PS (Belfast) of their proposed admission to the School before St Joseph’s PS (Holland Drive, Belfast) those who are not. Strandtown PS (Belfast) 2.2 The Board of Governors will then consider Victoria Park PS (Belfast) children who have been entered for the Common (iv) children will be ranked in the order of Entrance Assessment (CEA) administered by the preference as it appears on their Transfer Association for Quality Education (AQE). The Application, with first preferences being AQE candidate number should be entered on admitted before second preferences, and the Transfer Application. Children who were not so on. entered for the CEA, because they would have been entitled to apply for Special Provisions as set out below, will also be considered.
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(v) Tie-breaker under Special Provisions should complete Form SP20, obtainable from the AQE website or from the School, If there are places remaining after the application stating the precise reason why they believe the child is of sub-criteria 2.3 (i)-(iv) above, those remaining eligible for consideration under Special Provisions and places will be determined using a random tie- upload it with appropriate evidence with the Transfer breaker as follows: Application. Parents/Guardians who are applying for Applicants will be ranked for acceptance on the Special Provisions must do so by 16 March 2021. basis of a computer-based process which will Using the information provided the Board of Governors make use of the names of applicants as shown on will determine whether Special Provisions applies. If it their Transfer Application. does, those children whom the Board of Governors The process is carried out by means of a computer considers to be eligible will be included under program which, for each applicant, generates Criterion 2.2 of the Admissions Criteria. a ranking number using the details from the DUTY TO VERIFY Transfer Application as the seed for a random The Board of Governors reserves the right to require number generator. The outcome, for any given such supplementary evidence as it may determine to applicant, is dependent only on the applicant’s support or verify information on any applicant’s Transfer name (as stated on the Transfer Application) Application. Parents should note that the information and is not affected by the details of any other contained within an application that qualifies the child applicant. Although the process is repeatable, for admission may require to be verified. If the requested and the results may therefore be subsequently evidence is not provided to the Board of Governors verified, it is not possible to predict, in advance by the deadline specified by the Board of Governors, of running the program, what the result will be this will result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place. for any given set of details. Applicants with the Similarly, if information is supplied which appears to be lowest ranking numbers will be given places up false or misleading in any material way, the offer of a to the number of places available. Further details place will be withdrawn. may be obtained from the Principal. WAITING LIST POLICY 3.0 If there are still places available after consideration Grosvenor Grammar School operates a separate waiting of all the children who are eligible under 2.2 list for each year group. For Year 8, all applications for above, the School will consider for admission any admission to Year 8 that were initially refused will be children who were not eligible under 2.2 above. automatically added to the waiting list. New applications Such children will be allocated to the remaining and applications where new information has been place(s) up to the School’s Admissions Number provided will also be added to the waiting list. The Year using the criteria listed in section 2.3 in the order 8 waiting list will be in place until the 30 June 2022. set out. Please contact the School if you wish your child’s name SPECIAL PROVISIONS to be removed from the list. Special Provisions will only apply to children who have Should a vacancy arise after 18 June 2021 and should not entered for the CEA because they took up residence there be more applications than places available, the in Northern Ireland after 9 October 2020, or received procedure outlined in the Contingency Admissions more than half of their primary education outside Criteria for entry of children to Year 8 will be followed. Northern Ireland. The School will contact you in writing if your child gains Parents/guardians who wish to apply to the School a place in the School by this method.
APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
Year Admissions No Total Applications Total Admission All Preferences 2018/19 155 227 156* 2019/20 157 (TV) 227 157 2020/21 175 (TV) 236 175
* admitted through appeals procedure
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B. ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ENTRY OF (i) children whose most recent reports PUPILS TO YEARS 9, 10, 11 OR 12 from their present school (and previous schools, if applicable) satisfy the Principal APPLICATION PROCEDURE on past school record and achievement Those wishing to apply for entry to Year 9 - Year 12 must will be considered before other children. make formal application each year using the Education Each case will be carefully assessed by Authority Form and provide the most recent reports the Principal and will take into account from their present school. Full details, including the appropriate documentary evidence medical Education Authority Application Form, may be or otherwise. In such a case the decision of obtained by writing to the Principal’s Personal the Principal will be final; Assistant, Grosvenor Grammar School, Marina Park, Belfast BT5 6BA. (ii) children whose applications have been received on or before 1 April 2021 and The Board of Governors has approved the criteria applications received after this date from described below and has delegated the task of applying children who have recently moved into the these criteria to the Principal. area (*see below) will be considered before other children; It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to make sure that all information pertaining to their child (iii) children will be ranked on the basis of a and relevant to the School’s admissions criteria, as scored interview to include attainment, outlined below, is stated legibly on or attached to effort, extra-curricular contribution and the Education Authority Application Form. motivation. It should be noted that the Following receipt of an application, the School will interview process will take into account any advise parents in writing, by the eleventh working day educational attainment evidence, including following the receipt of the Education Authority Form, the most recent school report, presented of any decision to interview their child or otherwise. prior to or at the interview. Children will only be called to interview if they are 2 If more than one child is eligible for the last deemed suitable to be admitted on the basis of any remaining place(s) because they have equal educational attainment evidence on or attached scores, then the final place(s) will be allocated to the Education Authority Application Form. This using the following criteria, in the order stated: evidence should indicate academic attainment which is (i) children who EITHER have a sibling currently compatible with the demands and requirements made in the School [state name(s) and Registration upon the year group they wish to enter. This material Group(s)] OR are the eldest child in the family may include any or all of the following: to transfer to a mainstream Post-Primary i) the score awarded by AQE in the CEA or the transfer School. grade awarded by CCEA; (ii) applicants will be ranked for acceptance on the ii) school reports indicating the results for the child of basis of a computer-based process which will make use of the names of applicants as shown any tests/examinations conducted in Post-Primary on their Education Authority Application Education; Forms. iii) any other relevant material. The process is carried out by means of a computer 1. Criteria for admission for applicants program which, for each applicant, generates a ranking number using the details from the Education 1.1 There MUST be places available in the year group being applied for, conditional Authority Application Form as the seed for a random upon places being available within classes number generator. The outcome, for any given to support appropriate subject choices applicant, is dependent only on the applicant’s name and Department of Education guidelines (as written on the Education Authority Application regarding class size, subject to an overall Form), and is not affected by the details of any other enrolment number of 1075. applicant. Although the process is repeatable, and the results may, therefore, be subsequently verified, it 1.2 If the number of applications is greater is not possible to predict, in advance of running the than can be admitted within the School program, what the result will be for any given set of Enrolment Number, or within a particular details. Applicants with the lowest ranking numbers Year group, the following criteria will be will be given places up to the number of places applied in the order stated: available. Further details may be obtained from the Principal.
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*Moving to the area from a distance of greater than AS, A2), please read ‘or the equivalent outcome as 20 miles from the School as measured in a straight line approved by the Department of Education’. using an Ordnance Survey web distance measurement tool from the child’s home to the front entrance of POINTS 1-3 APPLY TO CURRENT GROSVENOR the School’s main administrative building. Home GRAMMAR SCHOOL PUPILS ONLY will be taken to mean the child’s address appearing 1. Parents and pupils should note that all at the commencement of the Education Authority Grosvenor Grammar School pupils who meet Application Form. all of the following criteria will automatically All applications for Years 9, 10, 11 or 12 that were initially have the right to a place in the Senior School, refused will be automatically added to a separate regardless of the grades/points of outside waiting list for each Year Group. New applications applicants to the School: and applications where new information has been (i) have achieved 15 or more points in their GCSE provided will also be added to the relevant Year Group subjects where a GCSE grade A* or waiting list. The Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 waiting lists will A = 3 points, B = 2 points, C* = 1.5 points and be in place until the end of April 2022, after which the application is deemed to have lapsed. Please contact C = 1 point [Please note the grade achieved in the School if you wish your child’s name to be removed Religious Studies (Short Course) is worth half from the relevant Year Group waiting list. the points of a full GCSE Grade i.e. A* or A = 1.5 points, B = 1 point, C* = 0.75 of a point and Should a vacancy arise all applications on the waiting C = 0.5 of a point]. The Principal will determine lists will be treated equally and the procedure outlined the points awarded for other non-GCSE level 2 in the Admissions Criteria for entry of pupils to Years qualifications; 9, 10, 11 or 12 will be followed. The School will contact you in writing if your child gains a place in the School (ii) satisfy the Principal on past school record and by this method. achievement (including attendance levels, behaviour, motivation and punctuality); C. ENTRY TO SENIOR SCHOOL (iii) have an interview with Grosvenor Grammar There are currently 290 places available in the Senior School careers staff to choose a course of study School, subject to an overall School Enrolment which shows he/she has a reason for entering Number of 1075 pupils. On average, approximately Senior School and has a suitable match of 10 pupils enter Year 13 each year from neighbouring subjects. schools. All applicants should be aware that 3 ‘AS’ 2. In the case of Grosvenor Grammar School pupils level (or BTEC) subjects in Year 13 will be studied, whose performance in GCSE examinations may based on the appropriate advice provided to the have been detrimentally affected by medical or students and their parents. A minimum of 3 ‘A2’ (or other problems, the Principal is empowered, in BTEC) qualifications must be studied in Year 14. exceptional cases, to waive the requirements of Consideration to study 4 AS/A2 qualifications may be criterion one above. Each case will be carefully given to Further Mathematics students. assessed by the Principal, taking into account Full details of the requirements are given in the School the appropriate documentary medical evidence. Contract that all pupils and parents must sign before a 3. If a Grosvenor Grammar School pupil fails to gain place in the Senior School can be confirmed. admission via the criteria detailed above they will Part 1 - ENTRY TO YEAR 13 be considered via criteria 4 - 6. NOTE: Most subjects will have Specific and General EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS Entry Recommendations and the details can be Please Note found in the ‘Information About Senior School Entry and Year 13/Year 14 Courses’ booklet, but in general • All applications for places should be received, terms it is very strongly recommended that pupils at the latest, by the School Office staff by 1.00 have achieved a GCSE* grade B (or above) or have p.m. on the day of publication of the final GCSE teacher recommendation in those subjects they results. Applications received after this time will wish to study at advanced level; with the exception only be considered for a place if there are places of some subjects for which GCSE in the subject is not available. a prerequisite (e.g. Government & Politics). • Acceptance of a place offered in the Grosvenor *with reference to all stated qualifications (e.g. GCSE, Grammar School Senior School must be made
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and received by the School before 1.00 p.m. order to allow extra post -16 pupils to enrol. DE will on the day following the publication of the only increase the school’s enrolment number if it is final GCSE results. Otherwise, the offer will be content that each external pupil for whom a place is withdrawn and the place offered to the applicant requested would not be able to pursue their post- next on the waiting list. 16 choice courses at another suitable school without undertaking an unreasonable journey (i.e. a journey, 4. If the number of applicants exceeds the number that by public transport, would be over an hour from of places available, applicants will be ranked where the young person lives or is further than 15 miles according to the points score based on their best distance). If DE finds that no other suitable school may 7 GCSE grades [where a GCSE Grade A* or A = provide all of the post-16 courses that the pupil wishes 3 points, B = 2 points, C* = 1.5 points and C = 1 to pursue – then DE will agree a school’s request for point; please note the grade achieved in a GCSE an extra place. Short Course is worth half the points of a full GCSE Grade i.e. A* or A = 1.5 points, B = 1 point, C* = What is a school of a type that is suitable for a pupil? 0.75 of a point and C = 0.5 of a point]. Applicants To determine this, DE first considers all schools will be selected in accordance with their place in to be one of 4 types: (1) denominational (2) non- this rank order of the points score. The Principal denominational (3) Integrated and (4) Irish-Medium. will determine the points awarded for other non- A school requesting an extra place for a post-16 GCSE level 2 qualifications. pupil will belong to one of these 4 types and DE will consider any other school or school from this same 5. In the event that criterion 4 fails to separate type as suitable for the pupil. DE will also consider as candidates for a remaining place then applicants suitable for the pupil any school from the same type as will be ranked according to the points score based the type of school that the child attended in Year 12. on their best 7 GCSE grades (where a GCSE Grade A* = 4 points, A = 3 points, B = 2 points, C* Part 2 - ENTRY TO YEAR 14 = 1.5 points and C = 1 point). Applicants will be 1. selected in accordance with their place in this rank Grosvenor Grammar School Year 13 pupils should be aware that the order of the points score. minimum entry requirements for entry into Year 14 are that 6. In the event that criterion 5 fails to separate pupils should: candidates for a remaining place then the total points tally of each applicant will be used to rank • have achieved in AS examinations during them (where a GCSE Grade A* = 4 points, A = 3 Year 13 at least 3 grade Ds * OR scored a points, B = 2 points, C* = 1.5 points and C = 1 minimum of 32 points in GCE AS subjects point). Applicants will be selected in accordance only; with their place in this rank order. [UCAS Points Tariff (AS or equivalent): A = 20, B = 16, C = 12, D = 10, E = 6]; Criteria for all extra places made available by the Department of Education for admission into Year 13 • satisfy the Principal on attitude, behaviour The Department of Education may, in response to a and attendance. request from a school, increase the number of pupils Note also that: that the school can admit to its Year 13. Places that become available in this way shall be allocated only to • full details of the requirements are given pupils who meet the basic eligibility criteria for Sixth in the School Contract that all pupils and Form study (as set out below) and shall be allocated in parents must sign before a place in the the order determined by the criteria to be applied in Senior School can be confirmed; the order set down. • in a few exceptional cases it may be possible 1. Pupils who have most recently completed Year 12 for pupils to repeat their Year 13, provided in Grosvenor Grammar School. they will be under 18 years of age before 2 July 2021 AND that places are available 2. Pupils from other schools where admission has and that the Principal feels it is in the best been agreed and additional places granted by interests of the pupil to do so. Failure to the Department of Education.* meet the age requirement will mean that * Parents should note how the Department of such pupils will automatically lose their Education (DE) will, in response to a school’s request, place in the School; and temporarily increase a school’s enrolment number in
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• pupils whose performance in the AS level examinations may have been detrimentally affected by extreme medical or other problems, the Principal, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors, is empowered, in exceptional cases, to waive the above requirements. Each case will be carefully assessed by the Principal and Chairman of the Board of Governors, taking into account the appropriate documentary evidence. * The School will also consider 2 C grades and 1 E grade as an equivalent to 3 D grades. 2. Non Grosvenor Grammar School applicants to enter Year 14. 2.1 There MUST be places available in Year 14. Places are subject to an overall school enrolment number of 1075. 2.2 All Grosvenor Grammar school pupils that meet the minimum entry requirements will be accepted first. If the Principal deems that there are still places available and the total number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, then applicants will be scored according to their results in AS examinations. Applicants will be rank ordered according to their total score and selection will be according to their place in this rank order, the highest scores being selected first. [UCAS Points Tariff (AS or equivalent): A = 20, B = 16, C = 12, D = 10, E = 6] All applications for Year 13 or Year 14 that were initially refused will be automatically added to a separate waiting list for each Year Group. New applications and applications where new information has been provided will also be added to the relevant Year Group waiting list. The Year 13 and Year 14 waiting lists will be in place until 30 September 2021, after which the application is deemed to have lapsed. Please contact the School if you wish your child’s name to be removed from the relevant Year Group waiting list. Should a vacancy arise all applications on the waiting lists will be treated equally and the procedure outlined in the Admissions Criteria for entry of pupils to Year 13 or Year 14 will be followed. The School will contact you in writing if your child gains a place in the School by this method.
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RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 47 Appendix One: Uniform
It is the policy of this school that: 8. Outdoor Coat - Single colour plain black, plain dark navy blue, plain bottle green or plain yellow 1. all pupils wear the official school uniform as raincoat or anorak (Alternatively the official GGS outlined in the uniform regulations published Track Suit top may be worn as a coat). annually to parents. 2. the Uniform Policy is reviewed annually. NB Coats should be neither leather nor denim; no lettering; no motifs; no coloured panels other SUPPLIERS: than plain safety reflectors are permitted, as are plain safety cycle reflector harnesses or safety 121 Woodstock Road, Belfast Gowdy’s, armband reflectors. (Boys and Girls) 9. Scarf - Only a Grosvenor scarf may be worn. 254 Woodstock Road, Belfast Little’s, There are two types: a woven one, available from (Boys only) our suppliers; and a ‘college’ type which is only School Days, 16 Holywood Road, Belfast available from the School Shop. (Boys and Girls) 10. Hair Ties - Hair Ties can only be bottle green, Warnock’s , 407 Lisburn Road, Belfast navy or black in colour. Hair should be a natural (Boys and Girls) looking colour. 11. Hats - Woollen or fleece, plain navy or plain BOYS REGULATIONS black. NB: Hats should not be worn inside school. 1. Blazer - Black, wool, or man-made fibre, which is 12. Jewellery - No jewellery except 1 small plain sold complete with School or Sixth Form badge signet ring and 1 non-political bracelet. One and bought from the official suppliers. lapel badge may be worn if not political. 2. Trousers - Evvaprest (extra weight) charcoal grey.
3. Shirt - White plain. GIRLS REGULATIONS 4. Pullover - Mid-grey, V-necked, plain or with 1. Blazer - Black, wool, or man-made fibre, which is Grosvenor neck band. Cardigans may not be sold complete with School or the Senior School worn. badge and bought from the official suppliers. 5. School Tie - The School tie is available from 2. Blouse - Regulation white shirt blouse of correct the suppliers; the the Senior School tie is only size (short sleeved green/white striped blouse available from the School. for summer wear. Girls’ summer blouses may 6. Socks - Dark Grey or Black. only be worn from Easter to Halloween.) 7. Shoes - Shoes must be black leather and plain 3. Pullover - Bottle Green V-neck, fine plain knit of (not boots) and, for safety reasons, with a heel correct size. Cardigans may be worn in Senior no greater than 4cms, as illustrated below. School ONLY. 4. Skirt - Bottle Green, box pleated to the knee in length. 5. School Tie - The School tie is available from the suppliers; the Senior School tie is only available from the school.
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6. Outdoor Coat - Single colour plain black, plain PUPILS’ UNIFORM - SPECIAL NOTES dark navy blue, plain bottle green or plain yellow a. Pupils must wear their uniform, including blazers, raincoat or anorak. (Alternatively the official GGS to and from SCHOOL and to ASSEMBLY. Track Suit top may be worn as a coat). b. Shirts/blouses must be worn tucked in and fully NB Coats should be neither leather nor denim; buttoned. Summer blouses must be tucked in if no lettering; no motifs; no coloured panels other a jumper is also worn. than plain safety reflectors are permitted, as are plain safety cycle reflector harnesses or safety c. Girls’ skirts must comply with the required length armband reflectors. for safety and modesty considerations. The suppliers assure us that the necessary lengths are 7. Knee Socks/Tights - Bottle Green. stocked to allow all pupils to comply. The skirt 8. Shoes - Shoes must be black leather and plain must not be rolled up at the waist. (not boots) and, for safety reasons, with a heel d. All pupils must wear plain, completely black no greater than 4cms, as illustrated below. shoes without ornaments and with black shoelaces properly tied, if applicable. NO TRAINERS e. Pupils must not wear any non-uniform items to, from or within school. f. In addition to the outdoor coat pupils are permitted to wear the School Fleece or Official School tracksuit top (only available through school). No other type of fleece or tracksuit is 9. Scarf - Only a Grosvenor scarf may be worn. permitted. There are two types : a woven one, available g. Outdoor coats, fleeces, tracktops must not be from our suppliers; and a ‘college’ type which is worn within school. only available from the School Shop. h. All articles of uniform and all other belongings 10. Hats - Woollen or fleece, plain navy or plain brought to school must be clearly labelled with black. NB: Hats should not be worn inside name and form. school. i. Expectations about personal appearance are 11. Hair Bands/Ties - Hair Bands and Ties can only covered in the School Rules (see section 5 - be bottle green, navy or black in colour. Hair “Uniform and Appearance”). bands must not be broader than 4cms. Hair should be a natural looking colour. Parents’ co-operation is requested in ensuring that the correct size of garment is worn and that attention 12. Jewellery - No jewellery except 1 small plain is paid to general grooming and appearance. (If you signet ring, 1 non-political bracelet and one have any queries on uniform please ring 028 9070 small plain gold or silver stud or sleeper in each 2777 and ask for a member of the Senior Leadership earlobe. One lapel badge may be worn if not Team). political. Hair accessories should be small and unobtrusive. 13. Make-up - No make-up in Years 8 - 10, unobtrusive make-up in Years 11 - 14. Coloured nail varnish is not permitted.
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BOYS PE & GAMES KIT GIRLS PE & GAMES KIT
PE PE top PE PE / Games top PE shorts PR / Games skirt White socks Games socks Training shoes (non-marking) Training shoes (non-marking)
GAMES Grosvenor GS rugby jersey GAMES PE kit (as above) Rugby shorts Training shoes (non-marking) Rugby socks (Green, blue, Hockey Stick white hoops) Boots (rugby or soccer) Training Shoes (non-marking)
NB: Each pupil requires a towel, mouth guard and shin guards for every lesson. PE and Games kit items are only available through the school.
Pupils MUST wear full school uniform or a school tracksuit as they travel to and from Games and matches off-site.
Uniform Grants are available in certain circumstances; a sample form is provided in the “Information Booklet for Parents and Pupils” and application forms are available from the School Office.
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RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 51 Appendix Two: The School Year 2021/22 PROVISIONAL DATES
Staff Training Monday 23 August – Tuesday 24 August 2021
First Term Wednesday 25 August 2021 (Year 8 only) Thursday 26 August 2021 (Year 9, 10 & 11 only)
Staff Training Friday 27 August 2021
August Bank Holiday Monday 30 August 2021 Tuesday 31 August 2021 (Year 12, 13 & 14 only) Wednesday 1 September 2021 (All pupils)
Staff Training Friday 22 October 2021 (No pupils to attend)
Half-Term Holiday Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2021 (inclusive)
Staff Training Monday 1 November 2021 (No pupils to attend) School reopens on Tuesday 2 November 2021
Staff Training Monday 20 December 2021 (No pupils to attend)
Christmas Holidays Tuesday 21 December – Friday 31 December 2021 (inclusive) School reopens on Monday 3 January 2022
Staff Training Thursday 6 January 2022 (No pupils to attend)
Staff Training Monday 14 February (No pupils to attend)
Half term Holiday Tuesday 15 February – Friday 18 February 2022 (Inclusive) School reopens on Monday 21 February 2022
Staff Training Monday 11 April 2022 (No pupils to attend)
Easter Holidays Tuesday 12 April – Friday 22 April 2022 (Inclusive) School reopens on Monday 25 April 2022
May Day Holiday Monday 2 May 2022 School reopens on Tuesday 3 May 2022 Monday 6 June 2022 (Return of Year 13 pupils)
End of Year Last day Thursday 30 June 2022
N.B: These dates are provisional and may be subject to alteration. Additional Staff Training Days may be notified. There will be no school buses (and bus passes will not be valid) on 25, 26 and 31 August 2021.
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1 Main Car Park 6 Dining Centre 11 John Lockett Sports Hall Appendix Three: 2 Main Entrance 7 C Block 12 Astro Pitch 1 3 Pupil Entrance 8 Ken Reid Building (Science) 13 Astro Pitch 2 4 Music Suite 9 Home Economics 14 Rugby & Cricket Aerial plan 5 William Moles Hall 10 D Block 15 Athletics Track RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY 53 Appendix Four: Bus Routes
Translink (Metro) provides a number of bus routes which connect to the School. Whilst we have made every effort to provide accurate information, the bus times given are provisional and parents are urged to check with the relevant bus company before the start of the school year.
BEHAVIOUR We regularly receive compliments about the conduct of our pupils, but it only takes one misguided individual to damage the reputation of all. Pupils are reminded that School Rules apply when travelling to and from School, and of the consequences of failing to display the high standards of behaviour which we expect. Courtesy and respect for others remain important at all times.
A. East Belfast/Dundonald
1. BELMONT SERVICE: Metro ‘School Special’ 899 Dep: 7.45 from DUNDONALD TERMINUS Route: Upper Newtownards Rd, Castle Hill Rd, Belmont Rd, Holywood Rd, Dundela Ave to North Rd, Grand Parade and Castlereagh Rd Arr: Orby St (Orangefield Presbyterian Church) approximately 08.13 Return: 15.50 from Castlereagh Rd [route : Castlereagh Rd, Knock Rd, Sandown Rd, Ballyhackamore, turns right at North Rd., Dundela Ave, Belmont Rd, Massey Ave, Castlehill Rd, Upper N’ards Rd to Dundonald (Ulster Hospital)]
2. DUNDONALD/BALLYBEEN/Icebowl SERVICE: Metro 188 Dep: 07:05 from BALLYBEEN ENLER CENTRE 7:18, 07:28 & 7.40 from East Link Rd Route: Rank Rd, Grahamsbridge Rd, East Link Rd , Dundonald Icebowl 07:18, 07:30 /7.42, Gilnahirk Rd at 07:25, 07:37 & 07:49, Braniel (Farmhurst Green) 07:28 , 07:37 & 07:52, Dual Carriageway, Castlereagh Rd. Arr: Orby St (Orangefield Presbyterian Church) Return: 15.45, 15.49, 15.59 from Castlereagh Rd (Ulsterbus Stop on Castlereagh Rd between Houston Dr and Orby St ONLY)
3. DUNDONALD SERVICE: Metro 4D Dep: 07:03, 07:18, 07:41 & 07:54 from DUNDONALD TERMINUS (during School term) (every 20 minutes) Route: Icebowl, King’s Rd, Upper Newtownards Rd, Ballyhackamore Arr: Bloomfield roundabout. Pupils then walk via Grand Parade, Orangefield Lane (approximately 10 minute walk). Return: 15:43, 16.04, 16.14 from Bloomfield roundabout (every 30 minutes) Appendix Three: Appendix Three: Aerial plan GROSVENOR PROSPECTUS > 2021 54 RELATIONSHIPS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY
4. BELFAST CITY CENTRE SERVICE: Metro 5A Dep: 07.55 or 08.10 (every 15 minutes) Route: Donegall Square West, Queen’s Square, Mountpottinger Road, Castlereagh Road Return: Departs Castlereagh Rd every 10 minutes.
5. BRANIEL SERVICE (Farmhurst Green) Metro 4E Dep: 07.26, 07:46 & 08:05 (every 20 minutes) Route: Kingsway Park (Gilnahirk Road), Barnett’s Road, Knock Road, Clarawood Park, Clara Road, Ballyhackamore, Bloomfield Roundabout Return: 15:43 & 16.14 from Bloomfield roundabout (every 20 minutes)
6. BRANIEL SERVICE Metro 5A Dep: 07:36, 07:48, 08:00 & 08:10 from Braniel (Farmhurst Green) Route: Whincroft Rd, Castlereagh Rd Arr: 07:46, 08:00, 08:14 & 08:24 Return: 15:42, 15:59, 16:11, 16:23, 16:35, 16:47, 17:02
7. G1 GLIDER Dep: 07:54, 07:57 Route: Dundonald Park and Ride (Dunlady Road), Ulster Hospital, Knock Road, Ballyhackamore Arr: 08:09, 08:14 pupils walk along North Road, Orangefield Lane (20 minute walk) Return: 15:44, 15:52, 15:59 (approximately every 8-10 minutes)
B. North Down
1. BALLYGOWAN SERVICE: ULSTERBUS No. 12 or ‘School Special’ Dep: 07.40, 07.55 from BALLYGOWAN SQUARE Route: Ballygowan Road Arr: Castlereagh Road at 7.50, 8.15 Return: 15.50 or 16.20 from Castlereagh Road.
2. DERRYBOYE SERVICE: ULSTERBUS No. 12 Dep: 7.25 from Derryboye Route: Raffrey, Carrickmannon to Ballygowan Arr: Castlereagh Rd at 8.10 Return: 15.50, 16.20 from Castlereagh Road
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3. COMBER SERVICE: ULSTERBUS ‘School Special’ Dep: 7.43 from COMBER CEMETERY, 7.45 from Killinchy Street Route: Andrew’s Mill, Railway St, Belfast Rd, Dundonald, East Link Rd, Tullycarnet flats, Knock Rd, Dual Carriageway Arr: Castlereagh Rd at approximately 08.15 Return: 15.45 from Castlereagh Rd. This Bus travels to Comber via Ballygowan. The first ‘drop-off’ point is near Clattering Ford on the main Ballygowan/Comber Road; the bus then travels along to Comber Depot. This Bus DOES NOT STOP to ‘drop-off’ pupils before Clattering Ford.
4. MONEYREA SERVICE: ULSTERBUS No. 12 (Ballygowan Bus) Dep: 07:30 & 07:45 from MONEYREA VILLAGE Route: Via Crossnacreevy Arr: Castlereagh Rd at 07:45, 08:00 Return: 15.50, 16.20
C. South Belfast
1. BELVOIR SERVICE: Metro 975 (Rosetta service, no longer from Hydebank) Special permission to arrive in School late is granted to pupils using this service . Dep: 08:35 from Rosetta (Knockbreda Road) Route: Knockbreda Rd, Mount Merrion Ave, Ladas Drive, Castlereagh Rd. Arr: Castlereagh Rd at 8.49 Return: Metro 31 - 15.40 from Castlereagh Rd (every hour). Leave bus at Sainsbury’s, Forestside (Upper Galwally) and transfer to Metro 77/78 (every 30 minutes).
2. FOUR WINDS SERVICE: Metro 31 Dep: 07:47 from FOUR WINDS TERMINUS Route: Newton Pk, Saintfield Rd, Upper Knockbreda Rd, Dual Carriageway and Castlereagh Rd Arr: Castlereagh Road at approx. 8.15 Return: Metro 31 - 15.39 from Castlereagh Rd (every hour). Leave bus at Sainsbury’s, Forestside (Upper Galwally) and transfer to Metro 7A or 7B (every 10 minutes)
3. ROSETTA (Knockbreda Rd) SERVICE Metro 30 Dep: 08:10 Route: Mount Merrion, Rosetta Rd, Upper Knockbreda Rd, Arr: Castlereagh Rd at 8.17 Return: 15:50 (Metro 30); or 16.50 (Metro 29) from Castlereagh Rd via Montgomery Road
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D. Mid Down
1. SAINTFIELD AND CARRYDUFF Special permission to arrive in School late is granted to pupils using Metro 188D service. EITHER: Route: ULSTERBUS to the Saintfield Road Bus Stop opposite Sainsbury’s, Forestside; connect to Metro 188 (departs Saintfield Rd at 8.30). Arr: Grosvenor Grammar School at 8.50. OR: Route: Ulsterbus to Forestside then Metro 31 from Four Winds - Bus Stop on Upper Knockbreda Rd (Marks & Spencer side). Pupils use the pedestrian crossing in order to cross the Saintfield/ Ormeau Rd and then join the Metro 31 Service (departing approximately 7.55) to Castlereagh Road. Arr: Castlereagh Road at 8.15 Return: 15.40 from Castlereagh Road Metro (No. 31) (every 60 minutes). Leave bus at Sainsbury’s, Forestside (Upper Galwally) and transfer to ULSTERBUS on Ormeau/Saintfield Rd.
TRANSPORT Many parents are concerned about the policy of the Department of Education of Northern Ireland (DENI) on transporting pupils to and from school. Our experience is that despite recent changes in the law there has been virtually no change in the transport arrangements for the vast majority of our potential pupils. Those living more than three miles away from their nearest suitable grammar school continue to receive free transport. Individual locations may vary; we are happy to discuss the matter with parents/guardians requiring more information.
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Main Bus Routes - Castlereagh Rd.
RING ROAD
PRINCE REGENT ROAD
CLONDUFF DRIVE
ORBY CLOSE
MONTGOMERY RD
ORBY ST
MARSHALL’S RD CASTLEREAGH ROAD CASTLEREAGH MARINA PARK ORBY DRIVE
HOUSTON PARK
ORANGEFIEL D CR ES
BELFAST
Normal buses to City Centre
Away from City Centre Away from City Centre Away from City Centre Buses: Braniel (5A) / Belmont Buses: Ballygowan, Buses: Braniel (5A) (899) / Four Winds & Belvoir Moneyrea (12) / Comber (11) Dundonald / Ballybeen (188) (Metro 31) / Rosetta (Metro 30)
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Marina Park Belfast BT5 6BA
Tel. (028) 9070 2777 Fax. (028) 9079 7019 RELATIONSHIPS Email. [email protected] RESPECT Web. www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk RESPONSIBILITY Twitter. @GrosvenorGS