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ANNUAL REPORT and SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS of the Board of Governors of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
September 2014 - August 2015
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
On behalf of the Board of Governors I am proud to present to you our school’s annual general report for the academic year 2014/2015.
I would like to extend my appreciation to our retired Principal Anne Quinn, who led the growth and development and management of our school since inception, and commend our new Principal Julie Cummings, and Vice-Principal Joanne O’Donnell for the excellent start and positive impact they have made since taking on the leadership of our school in September this year.
From the front office, to the classrooms and into the specialist areas, our teachers and staff have all contributed to the creation of a caring, stable and stimulating environment in which our children continue to grow and develop. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented staff to educate and care for our children and I would like to thank each of them, on behalf of the Board of Governors, for their unreserved commitment.
I would also like to thank each member of the school’s Board of Governors for the support and commitment they continue to give to the school by utilising their valuable time to ensure that our school goes from strength to strength.
Empowering our children to achieve their true potential is both the responsibility of the school and you the parent/guardian. We value your support and welcome your views and ideas on how best to develop our school.
I wish to conclude by thanking each of you for the support you have given to our school throughout the year and look forward to another successful year in 2015/2016.
I commend this report to you.
Yours sincerely
Ryan Brolly Chairman, Board of Governors Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
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STAFF
Principal Mrs Anne Quinn
Teachers Miss Julie Cummings, Vice Principal & Literacy Co-ordinator Mrs Karen Deighan, SENCO & Foundation Stage Co-ordinator Mrs Claire Boyd (nee Mullan), World Around Us Co-ordinator Mrs Joanne O’Donnell, Mathematics & Key Stage 2 Co-ordinator Mrs Laura Coulter, ICT Co-ordinator Miss Jennifer Reeves, Class Teacher Mrs Rhonda Ash, Music & ICT Co-ordinator Miss Elaine Curran, Signature Teacher Miss Jayne Holmes (Maternity Cover) Mr Luke McCollum (Maternity Cover) Miss Claire McWhirter (Maternity Cover)
Classroom Assistants Mrs Bronagh Blair Mr Kristofor Mayell Mrs Siobhan Hartop Miss Shauna Wilson Mrs Jenni Dixon Mrs Theresa Kelly Mrs Tracey McGinnis Miss Aine Kealey
Support Staff Mrs Lisa Campbell, Office Administration Mrs Tryphiena Martin, Office Administration Miss Linda Toner, Catering assistant & cleaner Miss Julie Gibson, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Nuala Miller, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Paula Hassan, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Maretta Moran, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Aisling McNulty, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Sharleen McDermott, Lunchtime supervisor Mr Roy McMillan, Caretaker
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Highlights: Autumn Term September 2014
Child Protection training takes place for all staff
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
22 P1’s begin school
The Coleraine Chronicle / Constitution interviews P1 children for a ‘Small Talk’ feature
Marion Barr, School Nurses carries out Epilepsy & Epi-pen Training for all staff
Baseline Assessments carried out by Miss C Mullan for P1 children
Jill Boreland, Speech & Language Therapist begins work with P1 & P2 children
Miss Cummings attends Poetry in Motion Project at Omagh Teacher’s Centre
Mark McConnell from C2K meets with Mrs Ash regarding our school’s computer network
Swimming Programme commences for P5 children
P6 & P7 visit The Millennium Forum, L’Derry for a CultureTECH Fest
Commander Dickson from Limavady Fire Station meets with AQ
South Antrim Alarms in to service school alarm system
AQ attends Principal’s meeting at North West Teacher’s Centre
School admin staff at Census training at North West Teacher’s Centre
Ricky K from Q102 interviews children for his radio programme
Paired Reading Programme launched for P4
Margaret Logan, Counsellor commences work with three children
Trainee Counsellor meets with Miss J Cummings
Visit from the School Photographer, Ken Reay
Maurice McShane from Treetops observes P7 child
Marketing Committee meeting takes place
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Our exciting new Parent & Toddler Group commences
Children enjoy a fabulous 10th Birthday Party
Al Smyth, a local poet commences Poetry & Motion workshops for P7
Miss J Holmes & Mr L McCollum attend EPDI training at North West Teacher’s Centre
Mrs R Ash & Miss J Reeves attend PE Course at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
October 2014
Hope for Youth Ministries participates in School Assembly
Visit from Building Control to inspect the new building
Miss C Mullan attends Speech & Language meeting at Drumachose Primary School
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Miss J Cummings launches the Shoe Box Appeal
Hope for Youth Ministries Bible Club commences for one week
Computer Based Assessments commence
A very successful Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning held
Educational Psychologist, Emma Joyce meets with Mrs K Deighan
The children enjoy a performance by West Midland Children’s Theatre Company called ‘The Firebird’
Miss J Cummings holds AQE meetings with P7 parents
Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly
Primary 2 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Growing’
The ‘Waterbus’ from Northern Ireland Water delivers an educational programme to children in P5, P6 & P7
Johnny Quigley from Capita carries out staff training on the ‘My School’ system
Primary 3 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Celebrations’
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Miss J Reeves participates in Accelerated Reader Training
Our wonderful Harvest Celebration takes place at 1st Limavady Presbyterian Church
Choir children from deliver the fruit baskets and sing to the residents of Thackery Residential Home
Eglinton Eye Care Opticians deliver a presentation to Primary 4 regarding the importance of healthy eyes
Huge Doyle, Fire Safe Fire Protection Services carries out fire risk assessment
Parent / Teacher Meetings take place
Halloween fancy dress parties and disco takes place
School closes for mid-term break on Friday 24th October 2014 and re-opens on Monday 3rd November 2014
AQ & Ryan Brolly met with Gayle McIvor from DENI regarding the new school
November 2014
Mrs K Deighan attends two day SENCO course at North West Teacher’s Centre
Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly
Miss J Reeves attends First Aid Course at Owenbeg GAA Centre
Education Welfare Officer meets with Miss J Cummings
Al Smyth, a local poet continues Poetry & Motion workshops with P7
Michele Murphy from SUSTRANS meets with Miss C Mullan
P6 hold a fabulous Special Assembly titled “Remembrance”
Accelerated Reader Training takes place for Miss J Reeves
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Mrs Ann McGonigle meets with AQ regarding Data
Accountant in to work on school’s accounts
Photoshoot for Shoebox Appeal with Claire Wheeldon
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The new school hall was officially opened by Sarah Travers from UTV
Helen O’Connor, SEN Officer from WELB meets with Mrs K Deighan
Educational Psychologist carries out Transfer Assessment
Laughter Yoga commences in the school hall
Keith Gaines from Capital Dynamics talks to the pupils from P7 regarding the Dunmore Wind Farm
Miss Cummings attends course at the Everglades Hotel, ‘Assessing Cross Circular Skills–Maths’
Miss Cummings and the pupils from Primary 7 attend the official opening of the Dunmore Wind Farm
Annual Christmas Craft Fair takes place and visit from Santa
The Extreme Team participates in School Assembly
December 2014
Flu Vaccination was administered to all pupils
Miss Cummings attends course at North West Teacher’s Centre, ‘Information Session Literacy & Numeracy KS2’
The school choir sings carols at Foyleside Shopping Centre in aid of Children in Crossfire
The school choir sings carols at Thackery and Edenvale Nursing Homes
First Holy Communion Enrolment Service takes place at St Mary’s Chapel
The school choir sings carols at the 55+ Activity Club at The Drummond Hotel
Open Evening takes place for prospective parents
Some girls from P7 take part in a Gaelic Blitz at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
P1 – P3 perform their fantastic Christmas Nativity Play over two days
Poetry in Motion Recording Day takes place
The children from P6 & P7 visit Limavady High School to see their production of ‘Rydell Forever’
Miss J Reeves attends Literacy Day at Omagh Teacher’s Centre
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Draw takes place for the Christmas Food & Pamper Hampers & Children’s Raffle
Christmas Dinner served to pupils
Moore Stephens carries out both VAT Audit and Internal Audit
The school choir sings carols at Cornfield Nursing Home
The school choir sings carols at Thackery Daycare Centre
Our school’s Christmas Carol Service takes place at 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church
P1 & P2 children visit the Santa Trail at Seacoast Nurseries
Mr Allen from Limavady High School talks to the Primary 7 pupils
Christmas Jumper Day takes place in support of Save the Children
Santa visits all classes with gifts to P1-P4
P1 & P2 children walk to the Post Office to post their letters to Santa
Christmas class parties held
School finishes for Christmas Holidays on Friday 19th December 2014 and re-opens on Monday 5th January 2015
P & L Electricals carry out Electrical Inspection of the mobiles
Capita move servers from Primary 4 to the Comms room
Mel Environmental Health carries out treatment from oil leakage
Highlights: Spring Term January 2015
Miss Claire McWhirter commences maternity cover in Primary 3
Miss Jennifer Moore commences student placement for 1 month in Primary 2
P6 pupils commence a 4 Week Basic First Aid Course at St Mary’s High School
Educational Psychologist carries out assessments
Mrs Carol Ewing from Oakgrove Integrated College visits P7 children
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Representative from Northern Ireland Fire Service talk to Primary 5 about Fire Safety
Rachel Walker, Safety Officer from NI Health, Safety & Environment talks to the children from P5 & P6 about keeping safe around electricity as part of a Kidzsafe Programme
Due to the adverse weather conditions school closes Wednesday 14th January 2015
NHS Sports Challenge commences for all children
Mr Sean Mullan from St Mary’s High School visits P7 children
P4 and P6 take enjoy Gardening Workshops hosted by Jenna Cains, Healthy Living
P7 children visit St Mary’s High School to participate in the Linking Learning Programme
Michelle Murphy from SUSTRANS presents Active Travel Award
Educational Psychologist carries out Assessments
New Board of Governor members, Mr Richard Totten and Ms Eithne Timmins meet with AQ
Miss C Mullan attends Eco Council Cluster at Limavady Council Offices
P7 children visit St Mary’s High School to participate in the Link Learning Programme
The school’s Mobile Library visits
Mr Julian Costello, Principal of Maine Integrated Primary School visits with Mr Kenny McMullan from Creative Activity
New pupil starts in Primary 4
Educational Psychologist carries out assessments on two children and meets with parents
Conor McCabe, WELB meets with the Contractors and Miss Cummings regarding the new P7 mobile
P6 & P7 pupils visit the North West Regional College for a Skills Build Competition
Occupational Therapist meets with Miss C Mullan
School’s Council meeting takes place with Miss Cummings
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February 2015
Miss Cummings & Ryan Brolly met with Gayle McIvor from DENI regarding the new school
P7 Post Primary Transfer meetings
P4 & P6 visit Limavady Library
Mrs Ann McGonigle meets with Miss Cummings regarding Managing Staff Attendance
Paired Maths Programme commences for P3 children
Some boys from P7 take part in a Gaelic Blitz at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
AQE Transition Information Evening for P6 parents takes place
Miss C Mullan and Mr Luke McCollum attend Science in the Outdoor Classroom Course at Queen’s University
Story Sacks Programme Launch for P2 Parents and pupils
Parents and Friends of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School host a Quiz Night and Raffle in Frank Owens Bar raising £800.30
The children from P6 visit Limavady Grammar School to see their production of ‘High School Musical’
Genevieve the Goat and the Farm Yard Olympics talk to P1 & P2 about keeping fit and healthy
P4 children attend a Skills Blitz at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Reading Workshop held for P1 parents
P4 hold a fabulous Special Assembly titled “St. Valentine”
Miss C Mullan attends a Cycling Proficiency Course at Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Children come to school wearing something blue to celebrate UNICEF’s Day for Change
The Extreme Team participates in School Assembly
School closes for mid-term break from Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th February 2015
Michelle Murphy from SUSTRANS gives a ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ safety talk to Key Stage 2
Two new prospective families with P5 children visit the school
NSPCC week commences
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John McCarron, Environmental Officer from Limavady Borough Council talks to all the children about food waste management
Maureen Hicks from The Reading Centre commences work with two children
Amy Gregg from the NSPCC talks to all the children about internet safety
Eve Begley from the Bank of Ireland meets with school admin staff to set up Business Banking Online and provide training
The Service of Light takes place at St Mary’s Chapel for P7 Confirmation children and their parents
‘Bike It, Scoot It, Walk It’ Breakfast takes place
Parents and Friends of RVIPS meet
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Miss J Cummings, Mrs R Ash and 4 pupils attend the launch of Integrated Education Week at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School
March 2015
Integrated Education Week commences, the theme this year is ‘Opening Horizons Together’:
- P1 & P2 visit the local Police Station
- P3 enjoy a Craft Session in school
- P4 visit Limavady Library for a story-telling session
- P5 & P6 participate in a ‘Fun With Drums’ session with James Hamilton
- P7 complete an Art Project on Horizons
- P1 & P2 visit Limavady Library for a story-telling session
- P5 visit Limavady Library for a story-telling session
- P7 take part in a ‘Teach the Teacher’ session learning new skills
- P7 read to P1 & P2 in a ‘Buddy Readers’ session
- P3 complete a Bookmark Making Project
- P4 visit Tesco Limavady
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- P7 take part in a Book Fair Business School with the Scholastic Book Fair arriving in school
- P1, P2 & P7 enjoy a food tasting session on Food from Around the World
- RNLI give a Beach Education Talk to the children from P4 – P7
- Children are invited to come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book to celebrate World Book Day
- Buttercup Nursery and Rossmar School visit P1 & P2
- P3 & P4 visit Roe Valley Country Park
- P5 & P6 visit Roe Valley Country Park
Brian McCall from Fire Safety First carries out Fire Risk Assessment on behalf of the WELB
Miss J Cummings attends School Development Planning Cluster Meeting at North West Teachers’ Centre
Due to the adverse weather conditions school closes Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Scholastic Book Fair arrives in school
Little Electrics carry out PAT Testing
Graham Cochrane from Class Consultancy works on the school’s accounts
Alison Tutty participates in School Assembly
Miss C Mullan and Mr Luke McCollum attend Day 2 Science in the Outdoor Classroom Course at Queen’s University
Miss J Cummings attends a Literacy and Numeracy Key Stage 2/3 course
Stephen McNamee from H. A. Leslie Insurers meets with Mrs Quinn and Miss J Cummings
Accountant in to work on the school’s accounts
Parent/Teacher Meetings for whole school take place in the Assembly Hall
P1 & P2 visit the Recycling Centre
Potential P1 parent in to meet Miss J Cummings and see P1 classroom
P5 perform their wonderful Special Assembly ‘Awesome Egyptians’
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Children come to school wearing something green to celebrate ‘Green Day / Eco Day’
Nigel Smith from RES Wind farm speaks to KS1 & 2 about renewable energy
School closes for St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th March 2015
A new Primary 5 child starts
Michelle Murphy teaches P7 children to repair bicycle punctures
John McCarron, Environmental Officer from Limavady Borough Council facilitates a Big Spring Clean with the Eco Monitors & Primary 6 pupils
Craig Wilson from NI Ambulance Service speaks to P1 & P2
P7 & Miss J Cummings visit the Ulster Hall for Poetry in Motion launch
P4 visit Limavady Library
Miss C Boyd attends an Active Travel Workshop, L’Derry
Accountant in to work on the school’s accounts
Sheena Jackson from the Derry Journal interviews 6 children for the Voice Pox feature
Primary 4 children visit the Recycling Centre
P1 & P2 visit Rossmar School
Visit from John Turner from DENI Building Branch in to look at school site
P6 Parents to see Miss J Cummings
Children from P1 – P4 participate in an Easter Bonnet Parade & Easter Egg Hunt
Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold Easter Disco
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
School closes for the Easter holidays on Monday 30th March 2015 and reopens on Monday 13th April 2015
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Highlights: Summer Term April 2015
Prospective P1 parent meets with AQ & Miss J Cummings
Jill Borland Speech and Language Therapist in school
Principal Interviews take place & the successful candidate was Miss Julie Cummings Congratulations Julie!!!
The Community Dentist talks to P1 & P2 about cleaning their teeth properly
Alison & Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly
Paddy Donnelly from IEF meets with Miss J Cummings
Marion Barr School Nurse in to see P1 children and parents
Miss J Cummings attends APTIS Conference at the City Hotel, L’Derry
P7 children attend a Gaelic Blitz at Owenbeg GAA, Dungiven
P4 children make their First Confession at St Mary’s Chapel
Mrs C Boyd (nee Mullan) attends Confirmation meeting at the Parish Office
Accountant in to work on the school’s accounts
P6 & P7 pupils visit Limavady High School for the Sentinus Big Bang Road Show
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
All children take part in Stage 2 of the NHS Sports Challenge
Pupils from P4 - P7 visit Roe Valley Leisure Centre for a Cinemobile Science on Wheels workshop
P1 & P2 visit Limavady Library
Eugene Harron takes the P7 Confirmation photographs
Mrs J O’Donnell attends a Numeracy Course at North West Teachers’ Centre
Walking Bus Commences
Mrs C Boyd attends Mill Strand IPS for a Science Day
West Team in school to work with pupils from P2
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Graham Cochrane from Class Consultancy in to work on the school’s accounts
Miss J Cummings attends an Education Sub Group at RVACC
Parents & Friends of Roe Valley IPS Meet
Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly
May 2015
School closes for May Day on Monday 4th May 2015
Bronagh O’Doherty from Moore Stephens carries out audit on the school’s accounts
Prospective parents meet with Miss J Cummings
Fred Corscadden from NI Orienteering carries out orienteering sessions with pupils from P6 & P7
Miss J Cummings attends an Extended Schools meeting at North West Teacher’s Centre
Rehearsal for Confirmation takes place at Christ the King Chapel
Philip Reid, Principal of Millstrand IPS meets with Miss J Cummings
Confirmation for P7 children takes place at Christ the King Chapel with refreshments and photographs afterwards in RVIPS
Mr Jonathan McIlroy, student teacher from John Moore’s University commences a 6-week placement
Photographs are taken by local newspapers of our Primary 7 children
Prospective parent meets with AQ
Pupils from P6 & P7 attend an orienteering event at Limavady Grammar School
Gayle McIvor from DENI meets with Ryan Brolly, AQ & Miss J Cummings regarding the new school build
P7 hold a fun bun day to raise funds for the school
Pupils from P6 visit Limavady Central Primary School for a Story Telling Session as part of the Danny Boy Festival
Jill Boreland Speech and Language Therapist in school
West Team in school to work with pupils from P2
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Judith Douglas, WELB carries out audit in respect of a visually impaired child starting in September
Sean Mullan from St Mary’s High School gives information bags to Primary 6 pupils
School’s Library Van visits
Miss J Reeves attends a Literacy Course at North West Teacher’s Centre
Primary 6 participate in a Curriculum Challenge day at St Mary’s High School
Mrs J O’Donnell attends a Numeracy Course at North West Teacher’s Centre
Primary 6 participate in a STEM Aware Day at Oakgrove Integrated College
Primary 7 participate in The Furrow & the Plough Printing Workshop at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
Children from Primary 7 go to Carrowmena Activity Centre for 2 nights residential
Installation of 7 new laptops takes place
School Admin staff attend a SIMS Course at North West Teachers Centre
School closes for May Day on Monday 25th May 2015
P6 visit Altahullion Wind Farm with pupils from Limavady High School
AQ & Miss J Cummings visit Little Treasures Nursery
Vice Principal Interviews take place & the successful candidate was Mrs Joanne O’Donnell Congratulations Joanne!!!
Pupils from Primary 3 visit Hunter’s Bakery for a tour of the kitchens
AQ & Miss J Cummings meet with visual impairment specialists regarding training for September
Pupils take part in the Limavady Speech & Drama Festival at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
AQ meets with Anne McGroarty, Faughanvale Primary School
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
Pupils from Primary 7 participate in the Limavady Youths’ Football tournament at Limavady High School
Primary 1 holds a wonderful Special Assembly
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June 2015
New pupil commences P5
Mrs C Boyd visits Limavady Nursery School
Primary 7 hold a fabulous summer show, ‘Lights, Camera, Action’
Primary 6 attend Limavady High School for a Sentinus Programme on Renewable Energy
Sean Mullan from St Mary’s High School meets with those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
Primary 1 visit Limvavdy High School to participate in a mini beast hunt with Year 8 pupils
Michelle Murphy from Sustrans carries out ‘Hands Up’ survey
Primary 1 go on their school trip to Barrontop Fun Farm, Donemena
Induction morning for new Primary 1’s and their parents
Primary 7 participate in the All County Gaelic Blitz at Owenbeg Pitches, Dungiven
First Holy Communion takes place at Christ the King Chapel followed by refreshments and photographs at RVIPS
Two pupils from Primary 6 participate in the ‘Young Speaker of the Year’ competition at St Mary’s Limavady
New Primary 1 children from Limavady Nursery School visit
Sports Day for the whole school takes place
Accountant in to work on the school’s accounts
Primary 5 & Primary 6 visit The Jet Centre, Coleraine for their school trip
Year 8 pupils from Limavady High School visit Primary 1 as part of Primary Science Teaching Trust promoting shared learning experience
Primary 2 go on their school trip to the Playtrail, L’Derry
Primary 1 visit Tesco, Limavady to take part in the ‘Farm to Fork’ Programme
Mrs Ewing from Oakgrove Integrated College meets with Miss J Cummings and those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
Mrs C Boyd visits Little Treasures Nursery to meet the new Primary 1 children
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Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold a Sponsored Walk/Run at Roe Valley Country Park
Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly
Chris Little from Limavady Grammar School meets with Miss J Cummings and those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September and also visits Primary 6
Mrs C Boyd visits Magilligan Nursery School to meet the new Primary 1 children
Sean Mullan from St Mary’s High School meets with Miss Julie Cummings
Mrs Kingston from Limavady High School meets with Miss J Cummings and those children in Primary 7 who are transferring in September
‘Something Special’ visit P5, P6 & P7 to perform their dance routine
Primary 2 visit Tesco, Limavady to take part in the ‘Farm to Fork’ Programme
The whole school take part in a Special Retirement Assembly for Mrs Anne Quinn
Parents & Friends of RVIPS hold a ‘Picnic on the Pitch’
Certificate of Achievement Awards take place for Primary 1 to 6
Primary 3 & Primary 4 school trip to Sperrin Fun Farm, Feeny takes place
Primary 6 participate in an Olympics Day at Oakgrove Integrated College
Primary 7 have their Leaver’s Assembly and all P7 parents are invited to attend
Sheena Jackson from The Derry Journal interviews Mrs A Quinn
Primary 3 visit Tesco, Limavady to take part in the ‘Farm to Fork’ Programme
Primary 5 & Primary 6 visit Limvavdy High School to participate in a STEM Aware Day
Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly
All children change class and meet their new teacher
School closes for summer on Tuesday 30th June 2015 at 12 noon
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Provision for Children with Additional Needs
Mrs Karen Deighan is the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) who facilitates the programme for children with additional needs at RVIPS. The school provides support for a wide range of needs. Children who require additional support are provided with an Education Plan and a Programme of Work specific to the needs of the child. The school also uses the Western Education and Library Board referral system to access advice from the Educational Psychology Department. The Educational Psychologists provides reports, advice and in some cases after a variety of diagnostic tests and consultation with other outside agencies a Statement. This Statement enables a variety of interventions and support to be put in place. Statemented children are assigned a Classroom Assistant whose job is to assist the child with their specific needs.
Children’s progress is regularly monitored and evaluated. Data is analysed and appropriate targets are set. The school also provides a wide range of Educational Computer Programmes and support to enable the child to succeed to the best of their ability. Roe Valley IPS is committed to providing all children with the best possible education, catering for the needs of every child and ensuring all children reach their full potential.
The Security of the Children and Staff of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
RVIPS is a secure site at all times with all gates remaining locked during the day. The only access is through the pedestrian gate nearest the office where visitors gain access via a buzzer system. All visitors must report to the school office and sign in and out. They must wear a visitor’s badge for the duration of their visit.
Staff members wear the school uniform and school coat which makes them easily identifiable at all times.
There are 15 CCTV security cameras placed around the school premises. The monitor is situated in the school office and staff can easily see any intruder who may be prowling around the grounds during the day. The camera records all activity and is regularly checked to see if there has been any intrusion out of school hours. An intruder alarm is set every evening. Any illegal entry will immediately alert the local police station, the alarm company who manage the system and the keyholders of the school.
The school regularly liaises with our local community police who provide advice on how to maintain the highest safety standards to ensure the safety of the children, staff and premises.
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Board of Governors Chairperson Mr Ryan Brolly 05 Nov 12 – 04 Dec 16
Co-opted Governor Mr Colm Cavanagh 01 Sep 04 - Present
Parent Foundation Governors Mrs Debbie Rogers 01 Sep 04 - Present Mrs Wendy Allen 01 Sep 04 - Present
DENI Governors Mrs Marie Cowan 01 Oct 10 – 09 Jun 14 Mrs Ann McGonigle 21 Oct 13 – 20 Oct 17 Mr Richard Totten 10 Mar 15 – 09 Mar 19 Mrs Eithne Timmins 10 Mar 15 – 09 Mar 19 Mr Seamus Farren 25 Mar 15 – 24 Mar 19
Principal Mrs Anne Quinn 01 Sep 04 – 30 Jun 14
Teacher Governor Miss Julie Cummings 26 Oct 06 - Present Mrs Joanne O’Donnell 04 Mar 13 - Present
Parent Governors Mr Peter Miller 01 Feb 14 - Present Mrs Joanne Doherty 19 Sep 11 – 18 Sep 15 Miss Emma McSparron 21 Oct 13 – 20 Oct 17 Mrs Cathy Harkin 21 Oct 13 – 20 Oct 17 Mrs Lorraine McCool 21 Oct 13 – 20 Oct 17
Board of Governor Meetings 2014 / 2015 16th September 2014 4th November 2014 10th February 2015 10th March 2015 5th May 2015 16th June 2015
Holidays Halloween 27th October 2014 – 31st October 2014 Christmas 22nd December 2014 – 5th January 2015 Easter 30th March 2015 – 10th April 2015
School Attendance Enrolment 2014 / 2015 96.2% 162 pupils
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ROE VALLEY INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
2015 2014
£ £ INCOMING RESOURCES
Department of Education Grants 589,143 607,568
Income from other sources 41,335 10,719
Capital Funding - 297,310
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 630,478 915,597
RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct Expenditure:
Teaching staff costs 376,798 364,821
Non-teaching staff costs 150,148 158,769
Other operating costs 100,107 99,130
Expenditure - Furniture & equipment - 1,326
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 627,053 624,046
Net incoming resources 3,425 (5,759)
Balances brought forward 51,780 57,539
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 55,205 51,780