ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2019-20
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INDEX
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Membership and Function of the Board of Governors 3-4
The Campbell Story 5
Enrolments and Staffing 6
Annual Attendance Rate 6
Curriculum 7
Remote Learning 7-8
Exam Results 8-11
Careers 11-14
Learning Support 14
Extra-Curricular 15-17
Staff Development 17
Security 17
Junior School 18
Financial Statement 19
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The following, currently, serve as Governors under the terms of the original will of Henry James Campbell as amended by the Scheme of Arrangement and the Royal Charter and may remain in office until they reach the age of 72.
His Honour Judge A F W Devlin (Chairperson) A W J Wilson, BA Hons, MSc, ACMA (Vice-Chairperson) J Andrews, BSc Hons, FCA G C Browne, BEng(Hons), FIStructE, MICE, MaPS, FConsE M G B Campbell, BA (Hons), (Elected by parents) Mrs F Chamberlain, MA A Colmer, LLB, Barrister at Law G Elliott, BSc (Hons) MRIC M E J Graham, BSc (Hons), MSc, FCIOB, FICE G F Hamilton, BA, FIFP J R Hassard, MA, BEd, DASE, AdvCertEd, PQH I D Jordan, FCA, MA (Cantab) Mrs J Kelly, BA (Hons), FCA H J McKinney, BSc, Cert Ed (Elected by teachers) Mrs C M Van der Feltz, BA (Hons) MCIPD
Headmaster R M Robinson MBE, BSc, PGCE, MEd, PQH (NI)
Bursar and Secretary to the Board K J Wilson, FCA, BSc
The Sub-Committees and their Chairmen are as follows:-
The Steering Committee I D Jordan The Finance Committee A W J Wilson The Curriculum and Pastoral Committee His Honour Judge A F W Devlin The Estates Committee M E J Graham The Marketing Committee G C Browne The Staffing & Salaries Committee C M Van Der Feltz The Junior School Committee J R Hassard
The Designated Governor for safeguarding matters is Mr J R Hassard.
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FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors met on seven occasions and matters that were dealt with included:
Annual Speech Day ICT Provision & School Networking Appointment & Sourcing of New Governors Insurance Appraisal & Approval of Capital Projects Investments Appraisal & Approval of Maintenance Projects Maintenance of Grounds & Buildings Banking Arrangements Marketing Boarding Department Old Campbellian Society Boarding Inspections Open Days Building Design & Build Pastoral system Catering & Cleaning Performance Management CCF Post Primary Education Child Protection & Safeguarding Pupil Numbers Covid 19 School policies Curriculum Scholarships & Bursaries Debtors School Development Plan Departmental Reviews School Trips Dept of Education Consultation Documents Security Disciplinary Matters Special Educational Needs Energy Efficiency Projects Sports Provision Entrance Criteria Staff Appointments Examination Results & Statistics Strategy Review Financial Accounts Suspensions Financial Assistance Trust Funds Financial Planning (3 Year) Tuition Fees Financial Budgeting (1 Year) UCAS & Oxbridge Government Funding Uniform Government legislation Use of School Facilities Governing Bodies Association Health and Safety House System
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THE CAMPBELL STORY
Campbell College first opened its doors in 1894 thanks to philanthropist Henry James Campbell and has been educating boys from all over the world ever since. The stunning 100-acre woodland campus sits on the edge of Belfast and the original redbrick Victorian building remains a striking centrepiece of the College today. Home to over 1200 boys aged 3-18, the College has added state of the art facilities throughout its existence but the ethos remains true to the intentions of its founder. Respect, service and leadership.
With a Junior School, Senior School and a thriving international Boarding department the College represents one of the leading Boarding and Day Schools on the Island of Ireland.
Our motto Ne Obliviscaris is born out of a history of leadership and service reflected particularly during the two world wars and our Royal Charter status was presented in 1951 in honour of those we lost.
The diverse list of our alumni is a reflection of a College that truly celebrates the individual and our heritage is celebrated by Campbellians, old and new, across the world.
Our vision is to inspire individuals to be the best they can be; contribute to the world around them and grow into men of character.
We are committed to providing an education that enables each and every boy fulfil his potential - whether in the classroom, on the stage or on the sports field. We believe education is a holistic experience that should celebrate the creative, physical and spiritual as well as the intellectual. We want boys to leave the school with an assured set of values, we want them to believe they can truly make a difference in society; we want boys to leave with things that are going to matter to them for the rest of their lives.
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ENROLMENTS AND STAFFING
Enrolment Staffing Campbell College 955 71 Junior School 254 16
STAFF MATTERS
We said goodbye to:
Mr Mark Cousins – Teacher of Mathematics Mr John Rea – Teacher of English/Assistant Head of Boarding
We welcomed:
Mr Conor Spence – Teacher of Mathematics Mr Robert Hunter – Teacher of Mathematics & Science Mr Sam McClure – Teacher of English
ANNUAL ATTENDANCE RATE
Total days attended by pupils on roll as % of total possible days of attendance: 96.4%
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CURRICULUM
Pupils are streamed on entry in Year 8 into 6 classes. In Years 8-10 pupils follow a set curriculum with 19 subjects on offer which includes Latin and the ability to study a combination of the modern languages French, German or Spanish.
In Years 11 and 12 we offer a wide range of subject choices – 27 in total – and whilst we are strong in STEM subjects, our Art, Drama, Music, Languages and Humanities departments are equally impressive. There is provision within the Options for pupils to vary the number of subjects they study for GCSE.
For Sixth Form we offer 28 A/Level subject choices including 4 BTEC options. Our Sixth Form Curriculum links with our ‘sister schools’ Strathearn and Bloomfield in certain subjects and we believe the coeducational element of these classes is of great benefit to our students in Sixth Form. Boys thrive in an educational environment where they first establish positive, trusting relationships with their teachers – that is how learners can grow in confidence. Our assessment and tracking structure enables us to identify strengths and weaknesses in a pupil’s learning so we can provide targeted support where necessary. For the more able, we have a Scholarship Programme and we able provide the ability for a student to take up to 11 subjects at GCSE and up to 4 A/level subjects should they wish.
Our classes are small, and our lessons are active. Boys enjoy being physically active, taking risks in their learning and having an element of healthy competition – all characteristics that we channel into their learning experience. Set on a 100 acre wooded campus with all of our facilities on site, we have the perfect setting to bring learning to life.
It is our goal to know each of our students individually, to encourage and support them to excel in their areas of strength, to develop new skills by taking them out of their comfort zone and to ultimately become well-rounded, happy, respectful and confident young men ready to play their part in an ever changing global world.
CCB ONLINE/REMOTE LEARNING
Lockdown, Zoom and Blended Learning may now be familiar terms, but back in March 2020 few of us had heard of them. Schools had a very short period of time to create a successful programme of remote learning. Thankfully, Campbell had a well-established virtual learning system in place and we were able to benefit from the expertise and advice from the team at Firefly. Even more importantly, Campbell has had a Digital Learning Team (DLT) in place for several years, regularly leading staff training and developing expertise in digital learning. It was this foundation coupled with our years of experience of the supportive Campbell community that gave us the confidence that we could make CCB Online a successful reality.
The DLT team worked tirelessly to create the technical pieces of the puzzle e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a help desk system for pupils and parents and a re-design of the website. With this in place, thoughts turned to how to best create a sense of community online. This sense of belonging proved to be not only a vital feature of our physical school, but an essential element for successful online learning. The Community section of Firefly was then designed with a programme of events and schedule of 7
activity agreed. There were weekly Head of Year Assemblies and House Challenges, Cooking, Art and Music Challenges, live readings from the Library by Miss Skipper, Ron’s Fitness Workouts, Mr Brown’s Brainteasers and Dr Breen’s Countryfile.
Very quickly, CCB Online developed its own routines. Tasks were set and completed, assignments marked, Zoom meetings attended. With no exams to look forward to, new pre-University and pre-A Level courses were created to ensure older students had a meaningful learning experience. The latter were hugely successful, giving boys in Year 11 a purposeful and beneficial foundation from which to begin their A Level and BTEC courses in September.
It was a fitting end to the academic year to be awarded two from four of Firefly’s Heroes of Home Learning Awards - beating over 500 schools in the UK.
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EXAM RESULTS
GCSE
Examinations and assessments were replaced by Centre Assessed Grades. Centre Assessed Grades were evidenced based grades using Departmentally agreed criteria. This led to the collation of marks attained by individual pupils, which then led to the awarding of an overall grade and rank. This was then submitted to the relevant Awarding Body’s. Results for A2, AS and GCSE were issued in August, but instead of individual unit scores, pupils were awarded a grade.
% OF PUPILS OBTAINING EACH GRADE SUBJECT Ent A* A B C* C D E Science (Double 37 2.7 5.4 12.2 29.7 32.4 13.5 4.1 0.0 Award)** Science (Single 8 0.0 12.5 25.0 0.0 62.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 Award) Spanish 55 14.5 27.3 27.3 30.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 # English Literature and Religious Studies (Short and Full Course) were with English Exam Boards and grades 9-1. Equivalent (A* - E) grades have been assigned in this table ** For Double Award Science, each student is awarded 2 GCSE grades A Level SUBJECT Ent A* A B C D E U ries Art & Design 6 50.0 33.3 16.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Biology 15 0.0 26.7 33.3 33.3 6.7 0.0 0.0 Business 12 0.0 16.7 41.7 25.0 16.7 0.0 0.0 Studies Chemistry 24 12.5 33.3 33.3 12.5 4.2 4.2 0.0 Computer 3 0.0 66.7 0.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 Science Design & 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Technology Digital 6 0.0 33.3 16.7 33.3 16.7 0.0 0.0 Technology Drama 12 0.0 16.7 33.3 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 English 5 0.0 20.0 40.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Literature French 6 16.7 16.7 16.7 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Geography 15 13.3 6.7 40.0 20.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 German 3 0.0 66.7 0.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 History 16 0.0 31.3 31.3 31.3 6.3 0.0 0.0 Mathematics 33 21.2 33.3 18.2 15.2 9.1 3.0 0.0 Mathematics 5 40.0 20.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - Further Media 6 0.0 16.7 50.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 Studies Moving 8 0.0 12.5 75.0 12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 Image Arts Music 2 0.0 50.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Physics 16 12.5 25.0 37.5 18.8 6.3 0.0 0.0 Politics 17 0.0 17.6 35.3 35.3 5.9 5.9 0.0 Religious 6 0.0 33.3 33.3 33.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 Studies Spanish 4 50.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Sports 4 0.0 50.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Science 10 SUBJECT Entries Distinction* DISTINCT MERIT PASS (A* ION (C (E Equivalent) (A Equivalent) Equivalent) Equivalent) BTEC Business 12 8.3 16.7 75.0 0.0 BTEC Hospitality 9 44.4 0.0 33.3 22.2 BTEC Sport 9 44.4 0.0 33.3 11.1 BTEC Travel & Tourism 14 21.4 7.1 57.1 14.3 CAREERS The College runs an active Careers and Guidance programme from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form and beyond. Currently twelve members of staff are responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the programme. Opportunities are sought for the involvement of outside organisations and individuals to participate in the provision of careers guidance. In 2019-20, we invested in Unifrog. Unifrog has proved to be an extremely beneficial acquisition and in addition to enhancing our Careers provision in the early part of the academic year 2019 – 2020, it became invaluable in delivering CEIAG remotely during lockdown, especially in Years 12 and 13. Its many features also meant that Year 12 pupils, subject teachers and tutors could track independent learning completed during lockdown, and some tutors were especially proactive, utilising this as part of Zoom pastoral sessions. Unifrog was also extremely useful in supporting Year 13 in their Post-18 meetings in the Summer term 2020, and has become even more pivotal this academic year, with subject references and predicted grades being collated through the platform. Overview of CEIAG Activities The full CEIAG Programme was not able to be delivered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the programme was as follows: Year 8 Careers Education delivered through LLW and embedded throughout the curriculum Careers-related activities delivered through subjects Year 9 Careers Education delivered through LLW and embedded throughout the curriculum Careers-related activities delivered through subjects Careers Research using Unifrog accounts Year 10 CEIAG delivered through Career and Learning Guidance lessons Careers Education delivered through LLW lessons and embedded throughout the curriculum Personal Career Planning Careers Research using Unifrog accounts 11 Year 11 CEIAG delivered through Career and Learning Guidance lessons Careers Education embedded throughout the curriculum Personal Career Planning Year 12 CEIAG delivered through Career and Learning Guidance lessons Careers Education embedded throughout the curriculum One-to-one guidance interviews for all pupils with NICS Adviser Careers Research using Unifrog accounts Work Inspiration placement Mock ‘Assessment Centre’ evening Assistance making Post-16 choices Transition support at Parents’ Evening Personal Career Planning with focus on Post-16 choices Tracking of Post-16 plans Range of Careers-related presentations Consultations following GCSE results Year 13 Timetabled Careers lessons Oxbridge trip Taster and Insight Days Presentations on Career-related issues Visits to University Departments, Conferences, Lectures, Symposia Programme of University Presentations Subject specific presentations on degree-level studies Survey of Post-18 intentions and allocation of Post-18 Adviser One-to-one guidance interview with Post-18 Adviser Sessions on writing Personal Statements for competitive courses, Aptitude and Admissions Tests Guidance interview with NICS Adviser (on request) Year 13 Parents Information Evening Consultations following AS level results Year 14 Timetabled Careers lessons Local University Open Days Oxbridge trip UCAS Applications, UCAS Extra, UCAS Clearing CAO Applications International applications Advice on other Higher Education routes Academic interview preparation Guidance interviews regarding Post-18 options (usually at least three meetings) 12 Guidance interviews with NICS Adviser (on request) Presentations on Careers-related issues, including finance, responding to offers, procedures for results and securing University places Consultations following A Level results UCAS Application Outcomes 83 Applications made by Year 14 students 59 Accepted by Firm choice 2 Foundation courses 3 for 2021 entry 3 changed course offer 15 unconditional 6 Accepted by Insurance choice 2 Foundation courses 1 changed course offer 1 unconditional 11 Accepted in Clearing 7 of these had gained place on Firm/Insurance Choices 6 Unsuccessful 3 repeat A levels at BMC 1 HND at BMC 1 taking flying lessons to join pilot school 1 employment (TBC) 1 Withdrawn 1 repeating A levels at CCB These outcomes can be compared to those of the last three years: 2020 cycle (%) Previous 3 years 2017 - 2019 (%) Firm choice acceptance 71 61 Insurance choice 7.5 15 acceptance Adjustment acceptance 0 0.5 Clearing 13.5 10.5 Withdrawn 7 6 Unsuccessful 1 7 The following universities/colleges saw the highest number of acceptances amongst Campbell students: Institution Acceptances Institution Acceptances QUB 12 Northumbria 3 Ulster 11 Royal Agricultural College 3 Dundee 5 Trinity College Dublin 3 Durham 5 Heriot-Watt 2 13 Exeter 3 LJMU 2 Liverpool 3 The following were the most popular areas of study for 2020 acceptances: Subject area Acceptances Subject area Acceptances Business 18 Law** 4 Biological Sciences* 8 History 4 Engineering 7 Natural Sciences 2 Social Studies 6 Mass Communication*** 2 Computing 5 Creative Arts 2 Mathematical Sciences 4 Combined Sciences 2 Construction and Planning 4 * including 3 Sports Science and 3 Psychology ** two of these are Law LLB *** both Film Studies LEARNING SUPPORT The staff who have particular responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs are the SENCo (Mrs K Sheppard), Ms S Johnson (Learning Support Assistant), Mrs S Johnston (Literacy Specialist Teacher), Matron (School nurse), Classroom Assistants and the Pastoral teams. The SENCo ensures that teachers have access to background documents giving individual strategies to help every student on the Register. In addition, each student on Stage 2 or above of the SEN Code of Practice has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). These are provided to staff, and the advice of subject teachers is sought twice yearly regarding the efficacy of targets and whether the student is meeting them regularly in each class. The Learning Support Department is fully committed to the holistic development of the boys. Contributions to the training of teachers and classroom assistants are a key part of the work of the Department, in addition to close collaboration with Heads of Year and Tutors in the development of their students and improved social and academic outcomes. The SENCo, Learning support staff and Vice Principal Pastoral liaise regularly with external agencies such as the Education Authority’s (EA) Educational Psychology Services, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, the ASD Support Service and the EA services for those with visual or hearing impairment. The Special Educational Needs Policy emphasises the needs of individual students. 14 EXTRA-CURRICULAR We understand that participation is an important concept – taking part, in whatever the activity, develops young people. Complementing the excellent teaching and learning within the classroom, staff deliver an exceptional co-curriculum, wherein these activities help our students to prepare purposefully for life, building resilience, teamwork, thinking skills but most importantly offering fun and enjoyment. Cultural activities flourish at Campbell College and at our Junior School. The Arts, in particular, prosper through a strong programme of Music and Drama; the strength of the Visual Arts has long been a feature of both schools. The quality of work on display on both sites and, particularly, in the examination exhibitions at Campbell College testifies to the development of talent in this area. Drama Drama is encouraged from the early years in the Junior School through to the Sixth Form at Campbell College. Collaborative productions involving the girls from Strathearn school take place on an annual basis. Unfortunately, there was no production this year due to Covid-19. The House Drama Competition at Campbell College is a popular event in the school calendar and encourages all forms of participation from a large number of boys. The competition took place in December with the judges being Ms Helen Shields (former teacher) and Mrs Nicola Gorman (Drama teacher at Down High School). Backstage work was acknowledged with a Cup for the Best Director being awarded alongside that of Best Actor. The main prize this year went to Dobbin’s House. Music Individual instrumental tuition is available to all students with over 100 pupils from both the Junior School and Campbell College availing of this. Pupils can join the Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Clarinet Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Strings Ensemble and Saxophone group. Following on from the success of the ‘Men Behind the Glass’ production last year, singers/actors from Campbell College were given the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the choirs from Strandtown Primary school and St Joseph’s Primary along with our own Junior School in ‘Jack’s Journey’. Written by our own Mr David Catherwood and Adeline Dinsmore for East Side Arts’ C.S. Lewis Festival. This production was a ‘whimsical re-imagining of the childhood journeys of C.S. Lewis (Jack) as he ‘stops’ along the way to his eventual career as the writer of the Narnian Chronicles’. This tribute to C.S. Lewis premiered on Friday 22nd November to open the new Lanyon Place Station. The performance was accompanied by musicians from the Ulster Orchestra, as well as Campbell College students and staff. The Annual Christmas Carol Service took place in December with our choirs and brass ensemble leading a special 125th anniversary Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Spring Showcase was scheduled for March and had to be cancelled. Over the months that followed, the Music department came together through the wonders of technology to share performances such as the ‘soloist series’ and virtual choir performances. Students kept up their instrumental and vocal lessons via Zoom and continued to work towards their examinations. The College believes in a strong sense of community and seeks to develop this through certain traditions, one of which is the regular hosting of Family Services in the College Chapel on a Sunday. This brings together choir, orchestra, pupils & alumni as well as members of the parent body. Due to 15 the Covid-19 pandemic, we were only able to host two Family Services. In October and we were grateful to have Reverend Catherine Simpson from Holy Trinity Church Glencraig as speaker. In February, the service was taken by Reverend Christoph Ebbinghaus from Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church. Sport It was another excellent year, despite being cut short, with many successful teams and individuals. We are fortunate at Campbell to have so many staff who give up their time to assist with coaching and mentoring in the afternoons and on Saturday mornings. The Swim Team returned from London in March as the UK Medley Team Relay Champions finishing in Gold medal position. The recently named ‘John Nalson Medley Cup’ dates back to 1951 when it was known as the Public Schools’ Medley Relay event. This is the first time throughout the events history that Campbell College have ever won the trophy. The team were touched into second position in the Bath Cup but were crowned champions in the Otter Challenge Cup. The Racing team had the experience of travelling to Silverstone to compete in the Greenpower Education Trust Formula 24 challenge. This was the first time the College had competed and to qualify was an achievement in itself, but to place joint 10th in the world was a super achievement. The Volleyball Team became Northern Ireland U18 champions in December. In Rugby, the Medallion XV lifted the Medallion Shield at Kingspan in March beating RBAI in the final. The 1st XV reached the final of the Subsidiary Shield along with Bangor Grammar School. The final had to be cancelled resulting in the Shield being shared by the two teams. CCF Integral to the development of Campbell College has been the participation by a majority of our boys in CCF, the Combined Cadet Force. At any one time approximately 1/3 of our boys are active members, participating in a range of outdoor activity, physical pursuits, camps and activity that generates independence of mind and body. The Pioneers section begins in Year 10 with the option of joining the Army, Navy or RAF section in Year 11 onwards. In 2018-19, the year began with the NI Inter Shooting Cadet Rifle Match, our team dominated throughout the individual matches and lifted the trophy. Next up was the Military Skills competition at Ballykinler. The team won the trophy for the fifth time in 29 years. The cadets formed part of ‘The Guard of Honour’ at the Annual Remembrance Service parade at Belfast City Hall in November. The Pipes and Drums of the CCF continues to grow and develop. This year witnessed an increase in profile as on line performances throughout lockdown brought some welcomed rest-bite and entertainment to the community. The Pipe Band took part in the The Belfast International Tattoo in September for the first time. 16 Charities Committee In 2018-19, each House had had a nominated charity that they ran activities in support of. Charities included Storehouse, Helping Hand and Good News Ministry. The annual Christmas Fair was held in December and was well attended. Trips Trips that were able to go ahead before the Covid-19 pandemic struck included the Years 11+12 languages trip to Barcelona in September. The German exchange programme managed to do half the programme with the students from the Humboldt Gymnasium Ulm visiting in February, unfortunately the Campbell students did not get the opportunity to travel to Germany. STAFF DEVELOPMENT Staff development days were held on 22nd, 23rd and 24th August, 5th November, 4th January, 25th February and 27th May. Staff focused on teaching and learning, remote learning, health and safety, child protection, departmental planning and use of data. SECURITY Under its duty of care for pupils, staff and visitors the College continues to review and assess the level of security across the campus. Perimeter fences are regularly inspected and repaired or replaced as required. Good relations are fostered with neighbours whose properties adjoin the school. All visitors are directed to report to Reception and the main entrance is clearly indicated. CCTV cameras are strategically placed to record vehicles entering the grounds and personnel in the vicinity of the buildings. Unescorted strangers will be approached to ascertain their reason for being on site. 17 CAMPBELL COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL 2019-20 Campbell College Junior School welcomes boys from the age of three into our Kindergarten and, as each boy progresses through into our Junior School, the foundations for their performance at GCSE and A Level are firmly laid in these early stages of their educational journey. A small number of girls are also accepted into Kindergarten. Junior School compromises 14 classes, two in each Year group, with a maximum of 24 pupils in each class. The modern buildings are nestled in their own private setting within the extensive grounds of the College campus. Each Key Stage building features bright, spacious classrooms, an ICT suite, library, sports hall and creative spaces to facilitate specialist art lessons, speech and drama classes and instrumental tuition. Add to the mix a huge outdoor classroom, extensive sports pitches, a swimming pool, athletics track and tennis courts. The Junior School introduced Forest School for the first time in Spring 2019. Forest school is an outdoor education delivery model in which students visit natural spaces to learn personal, social and technical skills. It has introduced a whole new dimension to learning and teaching at Junior School promoting outdoor adventures filled with opportunities for exploration and discovery. Activities went on throughout the year to support the House Charities. In October, pupils and staff dressed up for the ‘Campbell 250 Day’, imagining what the year 2144 would be like and building a futuristic cardboard campus. The annual Pumpkin Party took place before Halloween and was enjoyed by pupils, parents and staff alike. Parents and Grandparents were able to enjoy the annual nativities for Kindergarten and Preps 1-3 and the Preps 4-7 Christmas concert. Prep 6 put on a production of ‘Shakespeare Rocks!’ in February. The Junior School choir was given the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the choirs from Strandtown Primary school and St Joseph’s Primary in ‘Jack’s Journey’. This tribute to C.S. Lewis premiered on Friday 22nd November to open the new Lanyon Place Station. In sport, success was experienced when effort and opportunity met. The boys enjoyed football and rugby matches against local schools and Glentoran and Bangor Young Men FC. There were excellent performances in the Athletics NI Cross-Country Final in January. Unfortunately, the season was cut short in March with the school closures. Trips included a visit to St Anne’s Cathedral for Prep 3 where they were immersed in Chinese Culture. They also experienced a trip to W5 to discover more about ‘Colour and Light’. Prep 2 enjoyed a visit from Mount Stewart’s Nanny who brought toys from the mansion house in the olden days and a trip to the Ulster Folk Museum. Prep 4 travelled to Castle Ward in February and experienced life as an evacuee. In November, Prep 5 took part in a debate in the Senior School’s Drama Theatre where they debated the topic of animal hunting. ANNUAL ATTENDANCE RATE Total days attended by pupils on roll as % of total possible days of attendance: 94.9% 18 FINANCIAL STATEMENT – For the Year Ended 31 March 2020 £ Income ‘000’ Department of Education grants 5,193 Parental contributions 5,604 Other income 245 11,042 Expenditure Teachers’ salaries and expenses 6,346 Property maintenance 527 Establishment and administration 1,604 Catering, boarding & miscellaneous 1,340 Interest 72 Depreciation 816 10,705 Surplus from operations 337 AWJ Wilson (Chairman - Finance Committee) 19 Campbell College Belmont Road Belfast BT4 2ND Tel: 028 9076 3076 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.campbellcollege.co.uk Campbell College Junior School Belmont Road Belfast BT4 2ND Tel: 028 9076 3076 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.campbellcollege.co.uk 20