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Donaghey Primary School Prospectus 2019/20 DONAGHEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2019/20 ‘Learning together for the experience of life’ FOREWORD Donaghey Controlled Primary School was opened in September 1977 to replace the original Donaghey Primary School and neighbouring Sandholes Primary School. The present school has an enrolment of 85 pupils and a staff of a teaching Principal, three part-time time teachers, one part-time Learning Support Teacher, a Principal's Release Teacher for two days per week and four classroom assistants. The completion of a long awaited extension in Autumn 2001 which added two spacious classrooms, a resource area, office accommodation, and a sports hall ensured that the school building is equipped with all the physical and technological features necessary for the delivery of the curriculum in the twenty-first century. The school has disabled access with an exterior ramp at the entrance, a wheelchair lift and disabled toilet facilities and in accordance with SENDO legislation 2005, will facilitate, where possible, children with disabilities. Over the last few years the school’s grounds have been developed to promote pupil’s physical activity, environmental awareness and opportunities for active learning. A wildlife garden, which was officially opened in June 2007 by the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn, was built after £10,000 funding was secured by the school’s Parents’ Association from Awards for All. A further £10,000 from the BBC’s Breathing Places Initiative was used by the Parents’ Association to build an outdoor classroom and this was officially opened by Lord Brookeborough in September 2008. £5,000 Breathing Places funding secured by the Parents’ Association provided a poly tunnel in the school grounds and a trim trail was built with £2,500 Big Deal Funding. The school grounds also contain a sand-based, fenced sports pitch. New fascia and soffit boards were erected in April 2015 and external painting was completed in an investment of £23,000 by the Education Authority – Southern Region. In October 2015 work was completed in erecting a fence for the new P1/2 outdoor play area and the purchasing of a playhouse, enclosed sandpit and benches completed this £3500 investment thanks, to support from the Donaghey Parents’ Association. School meals are prepared daily on the premises in a well equipped kitchen and are served in the multi-purpose hall situated within the main school building. 2 DONAGHEY PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF 2018/19 PRINCIPAL and P6/7 Class Teacher Mr. S. Harrison SENIOR TEACHER Mrs M. Wilson TEACHING STAFF P1 Class Teacher Mrs M. Wilson P2/P3 Class Teacher (Part- time – 3 days) Mrs. K. Nelson P2/P3 Class Teacher (Part- time – 2 days) Mrs S. Workman P4/P5 Teacher Mr D. Ferguson Principal Release P6/7 Teacher (Part-time) Mrs D. Wilson Learning Support Teacher (Part-time) Mrs. S. Hardy NON-TEACHING STAFF P1 Classroom Assistant Miss B. Burnside P2/P3 SEN Classroom Assistant Mrs T. Hogg P2/P3 SEN Classroom Assistant Miss A. Leslie P6/7 SEN Classroom Assistant Mrs G. Scott Clerical Assistant Mrs S. Watson Breakfast Club and P1 – P3 Club co-ordinator Miss A. Leslie Caretaker/Breakfast Club and P1 – P3 Club assistant Mrs H. Leslie Cleaner Mr. B. Leslie Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants Mrs. H. Leslie Mrs T. Hogg Cook in Charge Mrs. G. Murphy Kitchen Assistant Mrs. B. Mullan 3 Donaghey Primary School Vision Donaghey Primary School aims to be a happy and caring community school, in which each child is nurtured to fulfil their potential in a safe, welcoming and enriched environment, while developing a sense of respect for themselves and others. Mission Statement Donaghey Primary School seeks to encourage pupils to become lifelong learners who take responsibility for their personal development. All stakeholders in the Donaghey Primary School community will strive to ensure every pupil is given encouragement to thrive. The school will do this and also promote the importance of the home and the community in the child’s development. Aims We aim to help our children: 1. foster a desire and enjoyment for learning through active learning in a broad and balanced curriculum relevant to their needs. 2. to be critical thinkers and open minded towards the ideas, theories and opinions of others. 3. fulfil their intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, aesthetic and emotional potential. Central to the creation of this environment is a commitment to Christian values. 4. to be resilient and to proactively look after their own physical and mental well-being and to help others in their time of need. 5. to enjoy reading and writing and develop confidence in language which will enable them to communicate effectively with others. 6. develop the skills and knowledge of Numeracy to enable them to cope confidently in everyday situations. 7. be e-confident and e-safe to enhance themselves as learners. 8. learn through skills based activities, helping them to develop responsible values to contribute to their community and beyond. Our thoughtful vision, mission and aims helps to ensure that we are a ‘Welcoming School’ to all who are associated with the school and to those visiting. We with the whole school community will continually strive to ensure that our ‘Welcoming’ ethos remains at the fore during our efforts to educate your child to the best of our ability. Our vision, mission and aims were agreed by the whole school community in November 2017. 4 We are committed to maximising the potential of our children and work towards achieving the indicators set out in the Department of Education’s policy – ‘Every School a Good School’. These indicators are: • Child Centred provision • Effective leadership • High Quality teaching and learning • A school connected to its community VISITING ARRANGEMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMISSION Parents who cannot attend the Open Evening but who wish to view the school may telephone the school to make an appointment. During the Summer Term 2018 children to be admitted to school in September 2018 will be invited to come to the school with their parents to see their classroom, meet their teacher and other children and to be provided with additional information. CURRICULUM It is the policy of the Board of Governors of Donaghey Primary School that all pupils will receive their full statutory curriculum entitlement which promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, intellectual and physical development of the pupils preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. Every effort is made to increase a child's knowledge by providing a wide and varied curriculum designed to develop fully the child's educational experiences. Teachers seek to provide opportunities for personal expression and the development of an inquisitive mind in all children regardless of their age and ability. The quality of relationships at all levels is considered to be of the utmost importance in creating a secure environment and atmosphere. This will help prepare pupils of this school for society as active participants and tolerant observers who are morally aware of what their contribution to society should be. Positive relationships at all levels include those between 5 pupils and teachers, pupils and ancillary staff, parents and teachers and pupils and peers. All the staff at Donaghey Primary School endeavour to promote such relationships. From September 2007 to September 2009 all primary schools in Northern Ireland introduced The Northern Ireland Curriculum. The Northern Ireland Curriculum aims to develop thinking skills and personal capabilities such as: • Managing information • Being creative • Thinking, problem solving and decision making • Working with others • Self-management Across the following learning areas: • The Arts • Language & Literacy • Mathematics & Numeracy • Personal Development • Physical Education • The World Around Us • Religious Education This Curriculum introduced a new Key Stage covering years 1 and 2 known as the ‘Foundation Stage’. The Foundation Stage provides a more appropriate curriculum for the youngest pupils and eases the change from pre-school to primary school. Formal learning is introduced gradually, and at a pace that matches this age group’s level of development. During this Key Stage, teachers are able to teach at a pace which is developmentally 6 appropriate for very young children. There is a strong emphasis on play based learning and personal, social and emotional development. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMPOSITE CLASSES AND GROUP TEACHING Most of the classes in the school are composite i.e. P1, P2/3, P4/P5 and P6/7. In composite classes, although many aspects of the curriculum are taught separately to each year group e.g. Numeracy, Reading, Spellings, Tables, other curriculum subjects are taught to the whole class in a two-year cycle e.g. R.E., P.E., Art and The World Around Us. The P4-P7 pupils have the opportunity to use the successful Accelerated Reading programme. This programme has helped boost the comprehension skills of our pupils. ASSESSMENT Teachers assess children’s work and progress on a daily, weekly and monthly basis through questioning, classwork, homework and class assessment tests. Standardised tests are carried out in the third term and written reports are issued annually informing parents of their child's educational progress. Any information on assessment procedures as given by the N.I. Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) is forwarded to parents. Assessment as specified by CCEA is statutory for end of KS1 and KS2 pupils and parents are informed of the outcome of End of Key Stage Assessment for P4 and P7 pupils in June. Donaghey Primary School also facilitates children who sit the Common Entrance Exam by offering an after school club where children are tutored in the relevant areas. Primary 6 pupils who wish to attend will commence classes in late January. Parents pay for these classes. 7 Donaghey Primary School Key Stage One and Two Results Summary 2017-18 Scores in brackets indicate the Northern Ireland average.
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