Lagan College

Northern Ireland’s First Planned Integrated School Welcome

Dear Parents and Students

Welcome to . We are delighted that you are interested in finding out more about Lagan College’s integrated, inclusive ethos.

We are a family school where students, regardless of gender, ability or religion, work together. Founded in 1981, one of our main strengths has been that students, staff, parents and the Board of Governors have a shared sense of purpose. Despite our increase in size, many visitors still remark on the warm and caring atmosphere and the excellent relationships between staff and students.

We are also committed to excellence and to providing the best possible education in all senses of the word for every student. We endeavour to help each individual to reach their academic and personal potential. We hope that this prospectus provides you with some information about the wide range of activities and opportunities in the College.

We celebrated the opening of our new school buildings which were completed on 17th June 2013, and are delighted by the new school facilities that we are able to offer students to enhance their learning experience. We have been able to increase our Sixth Form admissions, with an exciting increased learning provision and curriculum offer.

We look forward to meeting you and invite you to join us in helping to ensure that all our young people meet the challenges of the twenty first century with confidence.

Mrs Amanda McNamee Principal Head Boy & Head Girl

My name is Billy Blackwood, and I am Head Boy at Lagan College. My name is Kate Brown, I am currently the Head Girl at Lagan College. I am studying I am studying Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. My time here at Lagan Biology, Chemistry and Maths. When starting in the college, my family and I could has been fantastic! I have made many great friendships with people from never have imagined the impact would have on us. Being able to different backgrounds - which I know will last a lifetime. I love that Lagan experience multiple perspectives of religious, political and cultural beliefs has enabled has so much to offer; with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and me to respect everyone’s point of view and I have become more open minded. I have lunch time societies there is something for everyone. I love learning in an benefitted from an environment where we are encouraged to discuss our differences environment, where my peers and I feel motivated within our school and accept that we may not agree. I have enjoyed getting involved in range of activities community, lead by example and are encouraged by the message of from the Music Department, to the Mentor scheme and the Habitat for Humanity Lagan’s Ethos: “Ut Sint Unum” - that they may be one. charity team. There is truly something for everyone. I have fond memories of my lessons throughout my time at Lagan and have I owe much gratitude to the hardworking teachers within the college who have enjoyed developing extensive knowledge of my course content. Thanks to the constantly gone the extra mile to ensure I achieve my best. It is thanks to the support tireless efforts of all my teachers, I feel best prepared to study Dentistry next year and encouragement of my teachers that I hope to study Medicine next year. and can bring the knowledge and skills I have developed here over the past seven years.

Sixth Form Student Leadership Our Sixth Form Students are student leaders and act in a mentoring role to support our new Year 8 students and ensure that they settle into life at Lagan College. The Sixth Form students can be identified by their green blazers and are affectionately known as the ‘jolly green giants.’ Each Year 8 class has a number of Sixth Form students assigned to them from day one, which ena- bles our Senior students to get to know the Junior students personally. In addition, we have a Senior Prefect team who lead and organise many events in the College throughout the year and Bus Prefects, who ensure that our younger students feel safe and secure when travelling to and from school. Sixth Form students are also delighted to mentor individual Year 8 students if need be, to offer further reassurance and friendship in the early weeks of starting ‘big’ school. Integrated Ethos and Values

THE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

To educate to the highest standards the daughters and sons of Catholics, Protestants and others of goodwill, of all abilities, together

THE COLLEGE MOTTO

Ut Sint Unum (That they may be one, John 17:22)

As members of a Christian School founded in the spirit of Christ’s prayer ‘that they may be one’, Parents, Teachers, Chaplains, Governors and Friends of Lagan College agree:

to co-operate in the education of their children; to do together all that they can; to do apart only those things which they may not do together; to support each other in cherishing their different traditions for the enrichment of the life of their community, and to welcome all who wish to share in this work.

They declare that this commitment in no way weakens any ties and responsibilities which they may have to different churches. “Across the school, there is a clear CORE VALUES commitment to the integrated ethos, based on the principles of equality, respect, reconciliation and service to others. The working relationships between the staff and Respect the pupils are positive and the pupils are friendly and courteous” ETI Inspection 2013 Reconciliation Equality Service

AIMS OF LAGAN COLLEGE

Founded in 1981 with 28 students, Lagan College was ’s first planned integrated school. Today, there are over 1300 students. The College is the flagship of integrated education. The central aim of Governors, Principal and staff is to educate together to the highest standards Catholics, Protestants and those of other religious beliefs or none. The College is a Christian school for the whole family which is open to boys and girls of all abilities. It is a day school for students aged 11-18 which is grounded in two central beliefs: firstly, that it is both permissible and desirable for Catholics and Protestants and others to be educated together under the same roof; and secondly, that it is unnecessary and damaging to the community for children of the same family to be labelled as ‘successes’ or ‘failures’ at the age of eleven and educated apart in segregated schools.

GRAMMAR STREAM ENTRY ALL ABILITY ENTRY LEARNING PACED CLASSROOMS 35% of our annual intake of students is selected on the 65% of our annual intake of students enter Our 200 Year 8 students are placed in one of eight basis of academic ability (70 places.) These students are without any reference to their academic ability ‘learning paced’ classes, to suit their individual level selected as if they were applying to a grammar school. (130 places.) The details are explained in the of academic ability. We have high expectations of all Students will have the same academic opportunities College’s Admissions Policy and Criteria. the children in our care and challenge our students afforded to them as in any grammar school. Details to achieve their full potential at Lagan College. are explained in our College’s Admissions Policy and Criteria.

Artwork by Past Pupil & Working Artist Chaplaincy at the Heart of the College

INTEGRATED CHRISTIAN ETHOS IN LAGAN COLLEGE

Our integrated Christian ethos is expressed in the commitment to be one community who learns and worships together based on the principles of equality, respect, reconciliation and service to others. One of the ways that this is expressed is through the daily example and work of the joint Chaplaincy. A Protestant and a Catholic Chaplain work together in leading shared assemblies, providing denominational and pastoral support for staff, students and their families, and working with students and staff for peace and justice in the community and wider world.

The Chaplains plan and co-ordinate school assemblies, which provide opportunities to explore our differences and discover all that we share in common. Primarily, assembly themes follow the Christian year, whilst referring to festivals of other faith traditions and making connections with events and situations in Northern Ireland and the wider world. Special, longer assemblies are held to celebrate Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week.

The Chaplains care for the needs of all students of Lagan College, of all denominations and faiths and of none. This includes supporting students and their families when specific denominational needs arise. For example, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is organised each year by the Catholic Chaplain.

The Chaplains coordinate their efforts with the pastoral teams in the school. They provide a ‘drop in’ facility for all students each day, during break and lunch times. Students can also make appointments with the Chaplains at other times when they need to talk issues through in a confidential, caring environment, especially at times of bereavement or family crisis.

The Chaplaincy also works in partnership with the Religious Education Department, organising events and activities to support the curriculum. For example, the Chaplains organise visits to local churches of different denominations for Year 8 and an annual Year 11 Conference.

The Chaplains work with students and staff for peace and justice in a variety of ways throughout the school community. They lead justice groups in the junior and senior school, which focus on learning, campaigning and fundraising together. They also coordinate the Community Service Programme in Sixth Form. In addition, the Chaplains organise and facilitate a range of events throughout the year that aim to provide space for dialogue, for learning about the experience of others, and for reflecting on our shared challenge of peace building. ASSEMBLIES AND WORSHIP PARENTS’ COUNCIL

As a Christian community, the College meets to worship together. Students A very active system of parental input exists at Lagan College through the and staff have the opportunity to take part in appropriate acts of worship at auspices of the Parents’ Council. Wide representation is sought from parents assemblies and to express their sense of belonging. Worship includes whole- of all traditions and across all year groups, to reflect the full diversity of an school and year assemblies and also special assemblies which celebrate the integrated college. The focus of the Parents’ Council is to support the home main festivals and seasons of the Christian calendar. Other assemblies explore to school relationship and to offer the opportunity to widen friendships themes important to the nature of the College, such as peace, reconciliation and understanding amongst the parents of students at the College. Active Chaplaincy at the Heart of the College and justice, concern for others, responsibility for the developing world and participation is sought and valued from all parents. Further information and Christian unity. In describing itself as a Christian Integrated school, Lagan contact details can be obtained from the College office. College means that it strives to be a community of learning where:

• All are committed to the principles of equality, respect, reconciliation and service to others. STUDENTS’ COUNCIL • Each person is regarded as having a unique value which deserves respect and people of all faiths and none are welcomed. The Students’ Council enables the opinion and • Roman Catholic and Protestant Chaplains provide for the denominational views of all our students to be heard and and spiritual care of students whose parents request it. valued. Representatives from Years 8-14 • Religious Education is at the core of the curriculum with parity of esteem reside on the Students’ Council which and provision with other subjects. meets on a monthly basis and is • There is a daily act of worship. Chaired by the Head Boy and Head • The main festivals are celebrated in Christian and other traditions. There Girl of Lagan College. Students are is commitment to ensuring that respect for truth, justice and the pursuit consulted on matters relating to of peace-making is reflected in relationships between students, parents school development work, and teachers and in relationships between the school community and teaching & learning and the wider community. student health & wellbeing. • The College welcomes children of parents of good-will who are being The Council also discusses brought up in other religious traditions or none. and highlights issues of • An essential part of an integrated education is understanding of different local and global concern. religious beliefs and practices, regardless of one’s own personal beliefs. It is important that all • Parents are encouraged to see the positive benefits from allowing their our young people feel children to have the opportunity of learning for themselves through R.E. that they are part of our and assemblies. school and can • RE is studied as a core subject by all students, however parents, of course, contribute and actively have the right in law to withdraw their child from Religious Education or engage in school life. from any act of worship. • If parents wish to exercise the right of withdrawal they should write to the Principal. LIKE THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED, BIG THINGS HAVE SMALL BEGINNINGS

Such was the case with Lagan College. Set against in the 1970s, a group of Catholic and Protestant parents came together as part of the All Childen Together Movement to seek a new way of eductaing their children together.

In September 1981 Northern Ireland’s first integrated, all ability, post primary school was opened. Lagan College opened its doors in the now legendary scout hall at Ardnavally in South . There were 28 students, 14 catholic and 14 protestant, a Principal, Sheila Greenfield, one full time and five part-time teachers HISTORYGrant Maintained status was granted to the College in 1984. As the school intake grew, accommodation was sought in the Castlereagh hillside before a permanent home for the College was eventually found at Lisnabreeny, this time thanks to the hospitality of the National Trust. In 2003 Lagan College sought to be considered for a new build programme under the Department of Education’s Private Finance initiative. After many years in the planning, Education Minister Catriona Ruane confirmed, that permission had been granted on 14th April 2011 to complete the permanent buildings on the Lisnabreeny site. On 17th June 2013 phase one commencement was completed providing the College with state of the art facilities fit for the 21st Century, with phase 2 completed in September 2014 with the opening of the new grass pitch. In 2016/2017 we launched our Heritage Trail and Alumni relations projects in celebration of our 35th anniversary and in 2018 we extended our Sixth Form provision to 300 places in total.

The students’ learning potential has been enhanced by signature spaces that boast of a new library, with panoramic views of the countryside, an Internet cafe, 11 E-learning suites, a new Music building, 2 Dance/ Drama studios, a well resourced Sixth Form study space and modern well equipped general classrooms.The build programme has also enabled the College to fully refurbish the existing Technology and Breeny main buildings. The school is now a complete circle - inclusive of all and providing a warm, safe and pleasant learning environment for staff and students. At the heart of the school is the social heart, inclusive of the stunning library and Chaplaincy led by our joint Chaplains representing the two major faith traditions. The vision of the founding parents and students has finally been realised with a permanent Lagan College for many generations to come.

Today Lagan College is a beacon of hope to others, showcasing that the integration of young people does work and all children can play, learn and grow together.

Lagan College continues to be a welcoming school of all children, respecting the rights of individuals to be themselves, share their learning experience and celebrate diversity. KEY FACTS ABOUT LAGAN COLLEGE o Lagan College has a grammar stream entry of 35%, thus ensuring we cater well for students of all abilities, including the most academically able. Analysis of the GCSE results of students admitted through the grammar stream entry shows they equal the best in grammar schools. o We have high expectations for all our students in all aspects of school life. Mentoring and target setting programmes are in operation to enable every student to achieve his/her full potential. o In 2018, students sat a range of 40 subjects and 100% achieved 5-10 GCSE passes. 89% achieved 5-10 passes with A*-C grades. o In 2018, Lagan College achieved very good A Level results, in a range of 24 subjects. Our overall pass rate was 94% for three A Levels with 65% achieving 3 A* to C grades. o Lagan College’s building programme was completed on the 17th June 2013. The new buildings include a Fitness Suite, Sixth Form Centre, specialist accommodation for ICT, Art and Music, general classrooms, three dining areas, a new library and a Chaplaincy at the social heart of the school. o Lagan College was inspected in April 2013 and deemed to be a “good” school in all categories by the ETI. o Lagan College holds the NAACE ICT Accreditation Award in recognition of its high standards of Technology and ICT work. o In March 2002, Lagan College was presented with the Cross of Nails by the International Ministry of Reconciliation of Coventry Cathedral. This is in recognition of our ongoing contribution to peace and community relations since 1981. o We place great importance on pastoral care and the work of our Anti-Bullying student leaders. o A parents’ meeting is organised for each year group (two for Years 8, 10, 11 and 12) so that parents are fully involved in the progress of their child. o Over half of our students participate regularly in a wide variety of extra curricular sports at the College, both at competitive level and for enjoyment. o In 2014, we achieved the Investors in People Award for the fourth time, indicating our commitment to staff development as a means of enabling our students to achieve their full potential. o Our school building is fully WiFi equipped with interactive whiteboards, iPads, AppleTVs, 2 iMac suites and 9 C2K suites. o Approximately 85% of our Sixth Form students proceed to third level education, including Oxbridge entrance. o Lagan College holds the Young Enterprise Centre of Excellence Award, and the British Council International School Award. o Lagan College holds 5 Eco School Green Flag Awards and is the only in Northern Ireland to hold five continuously, and has been named a UK Eco Ambassador School. PASTORAL CARE The College has as its top priority the well-being of all its students. All staff have pastoral responsibilities for the social, moral, academic and spiritual development of the students in their care. To achieve this end, teachers, in their role as Form Tutors, are given specific pastoral responsibility for a group of 20 –30 students in their Form Class. They are members of a team consisting of all the Form Tutors of the same year group under the leadership of a Year Head and Assistant Year Head. The Year Heads in turn form a team under the Heads of School and Vice Principal of Pastoral Care. The Form Tutors will care for the students in their Form Class through daily contact. They should be the first person to whom a student will turn for help or advice, although it may be necessary to refer a particular matter to the Head of Year, or the Vice Principal of Pastoral Care, Chaplain, Head of Additional Educational Needs or one of the schools six teachers trained as Child Protection Co-ordinators.

YEAR 8 Good communication and partnership between home and school is encouraged from the beginning. Parents and students starting in September visit the College in June and are introduced to the Head of Year 8 and their child’s Form Tutor. Parents also have a meeting with their child’s Form Tutor early in the first term of Year 8. The Year Head or Assistant Year Head is usually a parent’s first point of contact if there is a concern. A Form Tutor will normally remain with a class as they progress through the school. In order to develop the diverse talents of our students, teaching classes are normally banded in groups of similar ability. There are high expectations of all students and procedures are kept under constant review with the aim of enabling everyone to develop his or her full potential.

CHILD PROTECTION The College has a primary responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of all in our charge. The purpose of our Child Protection Procedures is to protect our students by ensuring that everyone who works in the College has clear guidance on the action which is required where abuse or neglect of a child is suspected or disclosed. Staff are vigilant at all times to the possibility of bullying occurring and will take immediate steps to stop it happening, to protect and reassure the victim and to change the behaviour of the bully. Lagan College operates a Child Protection Policy in line with the Department of Education guidelines. Copies are given to parents of all new students or are available on request from the College Office. Miss Collins (Vice Principal) is the Child Protection Coordinator, and Mrs McNamee (Principal), Mrs Carlisle (Head of Senior School), Mrs Grant (Head of Junior School), Mr Hare (Head of Sixth Form) and Mrs Walters (Head of Additional Educational Needs) act as deputies. 2018 School Production of “Prince of Egypt” SCHOOL NURSE

The College employs a full time school nurse. The school nurse is available to assess children who have taken ill in school, if necessary. The nurse may treat minor injuries that have occurred on the school property. She may administer simple medication, obtaining parental consent where appropriate. Children with additional educational needs are assessed in Year 8 and the nurse, in communication with parents, is responsible for drafting their individual medical careplans. She is also involved in promoting health issues and is available for advice regarding these matters. The College formulates, implements and reviews regularly a range of health-related policies including Drugs Awareness, Relationships and Sexuality Education.

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT Lagan College employs a full time Pastoral Care Assistant who is located at the office adjacent to the student entrance. Her role is to support students pastorally - on a social and emotional level. She deals with a plethora of issues which range from transport arrangements to fostering friendships.

COUNSELLING SERVICE Lagan College offers all students access to a counsellor from New Life. Students may self refer to the service or be referred by a parent/guardian or teacher.

Year 8 Team Building at Ganaway Activity Centre HAPPINESS, HEALTH AND PERSONAL WELLBEING Lagan College is a health promoting school. It teaches Personal Development and areas of Health Education and strives to protect and improve the health of those within it. The school provides a secure and stimulating environment which encourages students to be health and safety conscious. There is good liaison with parents, outside agencies and specialist services to advise, support and contribute to the promotion of health within the College, to support our young people in being safe, resilient, healthy and well.

LEARNING FOR LIFE AND WORK All our students have an opportunity to access Citizenship, Personal Development, Health Education, Employability and Careers. As our students grow and develop into young adults, we address issues such as Healthy Eating, Alcohol Awareness, Relationships, Drugs Awareness, Mental Health, Road Safety and Child Exploitation and Online Protection. It is vitally important that our students are fully prepared for life, work and learning beyond Lagan College. THE COLLEGE DAY COLLEGE DINING UNIFORM

9.00am School Starts The College dining facilities include a Dining The College is proud of its uniform. It is the 9.10am Registration Hall, an Internet Café and a Bistro area. Hot and responsibility of parents/guardians to provide 9.25am Period 1 cold meals are served in all three areas by Lagan uniform as required. Acceptance of a place at the 10.05am Period 2 College Catering staff which operates a cashless College implies support for the College’s policies 10.45am Break system. There are arrangements for students, on uniform. It is compulsory for students to wear 11.00am Period 3 who are entitled to do so, to receive free school the College uniform at all times during school 11.40am Period 4 meals. The Bistro area is used by students who hours, on journeys to and from the College and 12.20pm Period 5 (Lunch) choose to bring a packed lunch or mix and match. for official College functions. 12.55pm Period 6 (Lunch) In the Summer time students are permitted to It may be noted that under Article 60 of the 1.30pm Period 7 (Lunch) eat at the picnic area. Education and Libraries Order 1986, the South 2.05pm Period 8 Eastern and Belfast regions of the Education Skills 2.45pm Period 9 Authority operate a scheme for the assistance of 3.30pm School Finishes parents whose circumstances make it difficult to provide the uniform prescribed by the school for CAS Programme their children. 3.30-4.30pm Extra Curricular Activities - A late bus to the city centre operates daily. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY Attendance is a vital factor in academic achievement. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child’s attendance is as high as possible and that their child arrives on time – before 9.10am for Form Class. If a student is ill, a parent should phone the College on the first day of absence and a letter explaining the reason for the absence must be given to the student’s Form Tutor on the first day of return to school. Students must never leave the College premises at any time without the specific permission of the Head of Year, the Vice Principals or the Principal. Medical and dental appointments should be made outside school hours and family holidays should not be taken during term-time. These absences can place students at an educational disadvantage when they return to school. Given the requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, time will not permit the teacher to cover the missed classwork in detail. POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR Students are expected to behave appropriately at all times and display good manners, courtesy and the College’s core values of respect, equality, service and reconciliation. The school does not tolerate bullying of any sort be that racism, sectarianism, homophobic bullying, gender bias or ageism. We continue to implement our Positive Behaviour Policy and we are extremely proud of our students who are caring, thoughtful, kind and take seriously their role as ambassadors for the College. Lagan College’s Anti Bullying Policy and Positive Behaviour Policy are issued to all families.

HOMEWORK Homework is an important reinforcement and continuation of work covered in class and is set regularly throughout the school. In the first year, homework should take forty minutes to one hour each night. This increases to one and a half hours per night in the third year and two hours in the senior school. Parents are asked to contact the College if the amount of homework set appears to be either too much or too little for the student concerned. Students carry a homework planner for the recording of homework. Two way communication between teachers and parents using the Homework Diary is encouraged and parents are expected to sign homeworks for students in Years 8 – 10. A Homework Policy is in operation which sets out clearly the roles of students, staff and parents with regard to homework. Copies are available on request. TEACHING AND LEARNING Lagan College encourages each individual to achieve their learning potential and experience success in all its forms be that in academic study, sporting achievement and extra curricular activities. STRETCHING THE MORE ABLE One of the priorities of the College is to ensure that our more able pupils are Key Stage 3: Students in Years 8-10 follow a broad and balanced curriculum. We stretched to reach their full potential. Specific strategies include: pride ourselves on offering a range of fun and active learning opportunities in o Providing extension activities in class. and out of the classroom environment including a range of educational visits. o Continually developing and sharing the College’s Learning Resources and E-Learning (ICT) facilities regarding extension activities. Key Stage 4: In Years 11 and 12 students study up to 11 GCSEs including a o Providing stocks of challenging activities and resources for the more able. core programme of GCSE English, Mathematics and R.E. Some students study o Encouraging independent research as part of homeworks and/or projects. English Literature and Further Mathematics. Students are then enabled to o Giving extra reading material. select other GCSE courses from a varied menu of General and Applied GCSEs o Organising external competitions and awards in, for example, the Sporting and equivalents. and Business fields, public speaking, quizzes and debates. o Choosing, in exams, a particular module to ensure high achievement for Post 16 Studies: The majority of our students continue their academic or the most able. vocational studies into Sixth Form. The College has a highly successful record o Enabling students to sit examinations, such as GCSE, early. of placing students in universities and colleges in Ireland and the UK, as well o Promoting Oxbridge entrance. as . A wide range of A-Level and Applied A-Level courses is o Promoting Nuffield Bursary available. o Providing CEIAG & Work Experience opportunities to broaden a young All students follow a Personal Development and a Careers Education person’s aspirations. programme inclusive of health education, study skills, careers and work o Providing opportunities with our partner in business, Pinsent Mason, experience. Danske Bank & PWC. LEARNING SUPPORT DEPARTMENT DIVERSITY OF OPPORTUNITY The Learning Support Department provides the framework for the whole school to As well as encouraging success in the academic field, we want our assume responsibility for inclusion matters. The range of provisions made by the students to have as broad an experience as possible. Students are Learning Support Department ensure that students with additional learning needs make annually encouraged to participate in competitions and debates such appropriate progress and fulfil their potential. It emphasises the statutory entitlement as the Rotary Club, Young Enterprise and Crest Awards. We value the of students with additional learning needs to be included as full participants in the extensive learning that occurs beyond the classroom environment. academic, pastoral and social life of the school. The Learning Support staff consists of two full-time teachers, part-time teachers and a number of Classroom Assistants.

Learning Support involves a degree of whole class provision, in-class support and some withdrawal provision for both basic Literacy and Numeracy and Newcomer support. We are also in regular contact with a number of external agencies. The work which we endeavour to do is as a partnership between home and school. Meeting with students and parents and drawing up mutually agreed Education Plans is vital to assessing, monitoring and reviewing the progress of our students with additional learning needs. The Learning Support Department endeavours to support students to experience success in all aspects of school life. AN INTEGRATED INTAKE

Conor and Olivia Farrelly Sarah and Niall Prendergast Sophie and Chris Boldt Formerly Strandtown Primary School Formerly Forge Integrated Primary School Formerly Loughview Primary School

I came to Lagan College in September 2018 from Strandtown My name is Sarah and I have come from Forge Integrated Primary My name is Chris and I have now been in Lagan for three years Primary School. School. I came here in September 2018 and so far I am really and it has been an amazing journey so far. I have made many I did not know anyone when I started in Lagan but everyone was enjoying my time here. All the teachers have been so helpful with friends and been chosen for great opportunities throughout directions and work and the students in higher years have been very really nice and the Year 8 trip to Ganaway Activity Centre was helpful on the first day when I could not find my way to class. the years. One thing I would advise you to do is join at least one good fun. My favourite classes so far are, Technology and Music. I Everyone in Year 8 and my form class have been friendly and kind of the wide variety of clubs Lagan has because they help you play drums in the Music Department and really enjoy my lessons to me. make new friends and make you feel like you belong to a team. with Mr Beggs. I enjoy the subjects Science, English and Music. Currently I am in The favourite subject for me is History because I love learning I have made good friends and love the friendly atmosphere at the Hockey club and the Public Speaking club. They have been good about what happened in the past and overall I find it very Lagan College. I am really looking forward to the rest of my time for me making friends. I have been doing the Carol Service and I am interesting in general. As a teenager, I have had my ups and here! being taught saxophone and my music classes are helping me further downs I love Lagan as a school and could never imagine leaving Conor (Year 8) my piano skills. I am really looking forward to the rest of my time it. here. Christopher (Year 10) Sarah (Year 8)

I am now in Year 11 and starting my GCSEs. During my time at My name is Niall and Lagan College has been a fundamental part of My name is Sophie. I started Lagan early this September. A Lagan I have made many new friends from lots of different my life for the past seven years. The subjects I enjoy most are lot of people from my primary school were going. At the start backgrounds, which has helped improve my understanding of Geography, Biology and Religious Education and ironically these are there were lots of things to help you settle in. The Ganaway trip different people’s beliefs and cultures. All of the teachers and the subjects I am studying at A Level. was one of my favourite trips because before the trip I did not staff are very supportive and have helped me reach my potential Coming to Lagan College has been the best choice for both my really know my form class and I feel like I have settled in well. so far. I am had the amazing opportunity last year of representing personal development as well as my understanding of equality, My favourite subject is RE because it helps me see different Lagan in London to mark International Women’s Day. I have had which is echoed throughout the school’s ethos and values and has sides to things and is such an interesting subject. I’ve had a such an incredibly experience at Lagan College so far and cannot shaped me as a mature, considerate individual. The people at Lagan great few months here and cannot wait for the years to come. College, including the staff and pupils, have made me feel at home wait to find out what is next. Sophie (Year 8) and have allowed me to express my qualities and personal traits, Olivia (Year 11) which I feel I can carry with me into my future career path. I have a mixture of extra-curricular activities, some of which include personal fitness and running. I am more than looking forward to my future education in Queen’s University, Belfast, studying Geography and I am happy that Lagan College has helped me grow in confidence and enabled me to be the person I am today. Niall (Year 14) Zack and Corey Sproule Ken and Vohn Galang Rebecca, Joshua and Laura Carrothers Formerly Cairnshill Primary School Saint Joseph’s Primary School Formerly Millennium Integrated Primary School

I am into my second year at Lagan College although I did not go I am happy to be a student at Lagan college. I was both excited I started Lagan College in September 2018. I was nervous about to Lagan College in Year 8. I have fitted in well and I have made and anxious to go to a new school as I only knew a few people starting Secondary School, particularly travelling on the busand lots of new friends as well as meeting up with my primary going to it. I was ecstatic to have the opportunity to study making new friends. My worries did not last long. I have made lots of school friends too. Since joining Lagan College I have taken part more subjects such as Drama, Technology and Science. In the new friends through netball and hockey teams and the bus journeys in many things such as playing for the football team, playing for first couple of weeks of Lagan, I was shy to talk to new people have been well organised. The staff made sure we were at the right the basketball team and the Santa Dash, which raises money but have since made a lot of friends and have left my comfort places to get our buses home. I am really enjoying the variety of subjects at Lagan College. My favourite subjects are English, Maths, for charity. However, now that I am in Year 10 I have to choose zone. All year 8 students had the opportunity to go on a trip to PE and Art. I also enjoy ‘board not bored games club’ at lunchtime. I my GCSE subjects so I need to work really hard in school and Ganaway as a way to get to know one another better and even am excited to see what new experiences I will have in the rest of my at home. form new friendships. My favourite subjects are Art, Maths, time at Lagan College. Zack (Year 10) English and Home Economics. I am excited to for my upcoming Laura (Year 8) years in Lagan. I came to Lagan College in September only knowing one person, Ken (Year 8) I am a first year student at Lagan College. I am enjoying my subject though that did not put me off making new friends. Everyone a lot. My favourite subjects are Maths, History and English. At the made me feel welcome and happy and I have settled in well. I I am currently in Sixth Form and in my final year of Lagan College. start of the year we went to Ganaway. I really enjoyed doing all of do extra-curricular activities such as football and basketball and The subjects I am studying are History, Religious Education and the activities provided as it was a great way to meet new people and interact with your year group. I cannot wait for what awaits me in the that has allowed me to make many new friends. Lagan College Health and Social Care. Joining the school has helped shaped me next few years. felt much bigger than my primary school but I soon got used to to being the person I am today and allowed me to experience Joshua (Year 8) finding my way around. I have enjoyed lots of new subjects and and expand my understanding of other people’s cultures and moving around classes is good rather than just staying in the beliefs. Lagan College has pushed me to do better and achieve I am in fourth year at Lagan College and I have started my GCSEs. I same classroom, like I did in primary school. the best that I possibly can. This is apparent with the amount am really enjoying all of my subjects, however, Art, Technology and Corey (Year 8) of encouragement and support I have received from each of my History are my favourites. In the summer before starting Lagan I teachers. Joining the school has also given me the opportunity attended Camp Camilla. It really helped with the transition as I was to visit Germany as part of a History trip during my first year able to get to know the school building and make friends before I of GCSE. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years studying in Lagan began. All of the teachers are very supportive and always do their best to make learning interesting and enjoyable. Some of my highlights College and am extremely thankful that I was able to experience have been the school trip to Spain and completing my bronze Duke of an integrated school before moving on to University. Edinburgh. I cannot wait to see what new experiences are to come in Vohn (Year 14) my next few years of Lagan. Rebecca (Year 11) CURRICULUM OFFER

*2018 - 2019 CURRICULUM OFFER E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

Computers are changing the ways in which we learn, communicate, enjoy leisure time and live our lives. Today’s citizens need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable them to participate in an information rich society and prepare for a range of jobs in a fast paced and ever changing technological environment.

In 2011, 2014 and 2018, Lagan College achieved the NAACE ICT Award in recognition of its commitment to the use of emerging technologies to enhance student learning and success.

All our students have access to a wide range of school facilities and equipment including interactive whiteboards in all teaching spaces, 9 Computer Suites, a state of the art Library, 2 Mac Suites, a Media Studies Suite- comprising of editing and recording rooms, three Music recording studios and access to iPads, Apple Mac Suite all hosted in a fully WiFi enabled site. In 2014 all Year 13 students, studying STEM related A Level subjects were given an iPad for individual learning use as part of Lagan College’s commitment to advancing STEM related study, with all students from Year 9 using iPads (provided by their parents/guardians) since 2015 as part of a blended learning approach, with traditional books, pen and paper.

In Key Stage 3 all students enjoy regular ICT classes which enables them to develop their skills. We introduce the latest concepts including multimedia presentations, web design, animation, flash programming and gaming. Students can choose to study GCSE ICT, GCSE Computing and GCSE Moving Image Arts. At A Level our students benefit from the option of further choices in ICT, Software Systems Development, Moving Image Arts and Applied A Level ICT.

ICT is cross curricular and so students are encouraged to use ICT in a variety of ways through all the Departments within school, via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), departmental websites and mobile devices at home. Students can also further their learning and enjoyment of E Learning Technology by joining the Media Studies Club, Film Club or Wii Club.

Internet Cafe CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS) CAS extra curricular activities are undertaken in each year of a student’s life in World Challenge Lagan College. Through World Challenge, students are given the opportunity to travel and work • Creativity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities as abroad for a short time, and take control of: well as the creativity students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects. Planning / Fundraising / Adventure / Community Service • Action can include not only participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects. Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze and Silver Award Level) • Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities. Through the Duke of Edinburgh Award, students also have the opportunity to Some examples include helping children with special needs, and visiting develop similar challenges under the headings of: hospitals etc. South African SERVE Programme In addition to participating in any of a wide variety of extra-curricular (CAS) activities, provided by staff, students can get involved in activities outside Through SERVE, students are afforded the opportunity to fundraise, travel and school. work with disadvantaged communities in South Africa. Students personally keep track of their CAS record in their school planners. This SPIRIT OF ENDEAVOUR allows for students to monitor their own progress. At the end of April each year, students are required to submit this record of all their CAS activities to their Form Tutor and in turn they receive a certificate of achievement. Year 8 students are encouraged to get involved and experience learning beyond the classroom which is an important dimension of our school life.

The College has several dramatic productions annually in which a large number of students take part and has twice been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the National Theatre in London. Visits have been made recently to South Africa, Costa Rica, London, France, the United States and Spain. Creativity Action Service (CAS) ACTIVITIES Art Club Athletics Badminton Brass Group Boys Football Duke of Edinburgh Craft Club Creative Music Tech Cross Country Debating (Jnr & Snr) Drama Drum Groups Genesis Club Eco Committee Girls Dance First Aid Film & Animation Full School Choir Gaelic Football Geog Field Trip Club Irish Club Girls Gymnastics Girls Hockey Girls Soccer Guitar Club Homework Club Media Club IT Coursework Club Jazz Group Junior Choir Young Enterprise Lego Club Recycling Public Speaking Netball Not-Board Game Club Student Council Personal Safety Senior Justice Group Revelation Science Club Snr/Jnr Basketball Club Orchestra Senior Choir Traditional Group Shodokan Aikido STEM Club String Group Junior Justice Group Tennis Sign Language Uni Survival Wii Club Woodwind Group History Club Rugby CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

The process of education is to enable young people to realise their full potential The CEIAG Learning Entitlement consists of the following components: and prepare for the world of work. Throughout all their activities at school, Lagan College students get to know their strengths, interests, values, attitudes, hopes Careers Education Years 10-14 and aspirations. Career Information provided via access to the Careers Library and Computer Packages, the biennial Careers Convention, Careers Interviews from DEL Our Young people are given opportunities to reflect on their self-development, Careers Adviser, Labour Market Information from DEL, Year 13 interviews, and to consider how their attributes and ambitions relate to future lifestyles, Young Enterprise Workshops, Open Days, Options Events, Educational Visits education, training and employment opportunities. and Conventions, Guest Speakers and at Parents’ Evenings.

Lagan College’s CEAIG Programme serves to support students in ‘Preparing For Work Related Learning is delivered through Work Experience placements Success’. The aims of the CEIAG Programme are: in Years 11 & 13, visits into the school from outside bodies and employers, Young Enterprise Company programme (Year 13) , Enterprise Education, mock Self-Awareness: To enable students to identify, assess and develop the skills and interviews, CVs, Personal Statements. qualities necessary to choose and implement an appropriate career. Career Exploration: To acquire and evaluate information and review experiences. Employability Skills provides access to a wide range of skills, capabilities, To identify and investigate appropriate career pathways and learning opportunities attributes and dispositions which enable someone to become employable. in education, training and employment. These skills are embedded in the programmes of study. They include Numeracy, Career Management: To develop skills in career planning and employing effective ICT, Communication, Working with Others, Problem Solving, Decision Making decision-making strategies to manage transition and make suitable career and Self Management. development choices, with the appropriate advice and guidance. A VISION OF SUCCESS Lagan College is recognised as a centre of success. We want to continue building on our excellent reputation. Our new school buildings opened in June 2013 and include a Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, specialist accommodation for Art and Music and general classrooms at a cost of £30 million. Our students are being educated in state of the art accommodation, successfully preparing for the world of work in the 21st Century.

The legacy of the troubles and issues of division and sectarianism concern everyone who is interested in the future of their children. Our young people, who will be the future leaders and citizens, are ones for whom sectarianism is an alien way of thinking and behaving. Our school ethos holds dear the values of reconciliation, service, respect and equality. Through increased contact with Europe and the rest of the world, Lagan College students can see the positive values of their own community in a wider context. They are highly regarded by employers, universities and colleges, both for their academic achievement and for their personal qualities, which an integrated education enhances. A LEVEL SUCCESS 2018 GCSE SUCCESS 2018 Michael Hare Lucy Symington Olivia McCloskey Victoria Scott

Michael achieved an A*, A, A in Lucy ahieved an A*, A, B in her A Levels Olivia achieved 7 A* grades and 3 Victoria achieved 9 GCSE’s his A Levels and is now studying and is currently on a gap year having A grades in her GCSE results and is including 5 A grades, Theology at Cambridge deferred entrance to Queen’s University now studying 4 A Levels at Lagan overall, she is now studying University to study international politics College 3 A Levels at Lagan College TEAM SPIRIT

Health and Wellbeing is of high importance at Lagan College. We encourage all of our students to engage in physical activity as part of the curriculum offer in Years 8-12 and as part of an Enrichment Programme at Post 16.

In addition, students can also gain new skills, knowledge and enjoyment by joining one of the many extra curricular clubs that are on offer as part of our after school sports programme. Our main sports for girls are hockey, netball and athletics with additional access to gymnastics, dance and girls’ football. Our main sports for boys are football, basketball and athletics with additional access to seasonal rugby, Gaelic football and cricket.

Our students have full use of a state of the art fitness suite, 5 tennis courts, a spacious sports hall and an astro turf pitch as part of the school build project, and we were delighted that our grass pitch opened in September 2014. We offer a Saturday morning Sport programme to girls in hockey, and our boys play football, rugby and GAA for a vast number of local clubs at the weekend.

They also enjoy access to a range of school championships, tournaments and matches and they often gain success either individually or as part of a team. Some of our students go on to represent their county or district or even compete at international level.

In recent years a number of our teams have achieved great success with our boys basketball team crowned All-Ireland Champions this year, and our Year 12 football team the North Down Cup winners. Not to be outdone, our girls are the current Northern Ireland Hockey Champions, Integrated Netball Champions, and alongside our All-Ireland level Cross Country runners, it has been a very successful sporting year at Lagan College! Northern Ireland Squad Netball Players

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TREND DATA GCSE RESULTS OVERALL 2018 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 % Entered % Entered % Achieving Grades % Achieving Grades % Achiev- for 5 or for 1-4 A* - C A* - G ing No Performance Indicator LC NI LC NI LC NI LC NI more subjects Grades subjects % Achieving 5+ GCSEs at Grades A* - C (or equiva- 66 67.2 61 72.7 68.4 74 89 NA 5 or more 1 - 4 5 or more 1 - 4 lent) % Achieving 2+ A-Levels at Grades A - E(or equiva- 99 98.1 100 96.1 97 97 100 NA 100 0 89 11 100 0 0 lent) * LC = Lagan College NI = Northern Ireland Average

OVERALL ANALYSIS FOR GCSE SUBJECTS 2018

Total in Year 189 Number of pupils entered for 5 or more subjects 186 Number of pupils entered for 1 to 4 subjects 3 Number of pupils not entered for any subject* 3 (Educated off-site/parental request)

*Not included in analysis (as approved by DENI).

COMPARISON OF ACHIEVEMENTS AT GCSE 2016 - 2018 COMPARISON OF ACHIEVEMENTS AT GCE 2016 - 2018 Percentage of pupils achieving 2016 2017 2018 Percentage of pupils achieving 2016 2017 2018 5 or more A* to C 61 68.4 89 3 or more A* to C 68 62 66 1 to 4 A* to C 34 31 11 3 or more A* to E 91 94 96 5 or more A* to G 99 100 100 2 or more A* to E 100 97 100 No A* to G 0 0 0 JUNE 2018 GCSE SUBJECT/GRADE ANALYSIS Science 38 0 0 9 25 2 2 0 0 0 0 89.5 100 Subject Ent A* A B C D E F G U X %A*-C %A*-G Science: Add 34 1 6 10 10 6 1 0 0 0 0 79.4 100 Art & Design 66 0 8 16 26 13 3 0 0 0 0 75.8 100 Sociology 40 0 8 9 7 12 3 0 0 1 0 62.5 97.5 Biology 28 0 4 8 11 3 1 1 0 0 0 82.1 100 Spanish 50 3 5 8 20 12 2 0 0 0 0 72 100 Business Comms 5 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 40 100 Technology 68 2 1 23 24 8 6 1 2 1 0 73.5 98.5 Business Studies 34 1 5 10 5 8 4 1 0 0 0 61.8 100 Totals 1497 57 190 499 456 206 53 23 6 8 0 81 99 Chemistry 23 0 2 6 8 5 2 0 0 0 0 69.6 100 Child Development 21 1 5 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 81 100 JUNE 2018 GCE A LEVEL SUBJECT/GRADE ANALYSIS Computer Studies 14 0 5 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 92.9 100 Subject Ent A* A B C D E U %A-C %A-E COPE 18 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Contemporary Craft 16 0 2 4 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 81.3 100 Applied Business 43 9 15 7 8 4 0 0 90.7 100 Drama 16 1 4 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Applied ICT 13 1 4 3 4 1 0 0 92.3 100 English Language 169 4 15 41 69 39 2 0 0 0 0 76.3 100 Art & Design 20 0 1 9 5 4 1 0 75.0 100.0 English Lit. 61 4 11 24 13 8 1 0 0 0 0 85.2 100 Biology 4 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 75.0 100.0 Essential Skills 20 0 0 15 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 75 85 Chemistry 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 French 19 5 0 6 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 78.9 100 Computer Studies 5 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 80.0 100.0 Geography 35 0 4 9 15 7 0 0 0 0 0 80 100 Drama 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 English Literature 7 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 Health & Social Care 40 0 3 18 6 6 5 1 0 1 0 67.5 97.5 French 6 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 History 68 6 15 15 23 5 2 2 0 0 0 86.8 100 Geography 7 0 3 2 0 2 0 0 71.4 100.0 Home Economics 36 0 4 13 10 7 1 0 1 0 0 75 100 German 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 ICT 51 0 5 14 17 13 1 0 1 0 0 70.6 100 Health & Social Care 14 0 3 6 3 2 0 0 85.7 100.0 Irish 5 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 80 100 History 19 0 3 7 3 5 1 0 68.4 100.0 LLW 51 4 13 12 13 7 1 0 1 0 0 82 100 ICT 14 0 4 4 5 0 0 1 92.9 92.9 Maths: Further 23 2 5 5 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 82.6 100 Irish 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 100 Mathematics 187 6 16 54 72 21 6 9 1 2 0 79.1 98.9 Mathematics 5 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 80.0 100.0 Moving Image Arts 17 0 7 3 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 70.6 100 Moving Image Arts 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 MVRUS 11 0 0 2 4 3 0 2 0 0 0 54.5 100 Media Studies 13 0 2 4 3 2 2 0 69 100.0 Music 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Music 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 OS Design 18 1 0 9 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 83.3 100 Physics 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 100.0 OS Business 23 0 8 9 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 95.7 100 Polish 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 OS Digital Media 9 0 0 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 88.9 100 Politics 22 0 3 10 6 3 0 0 86.4 100.0 OS Sport 9 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Psychology 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0 PAL 45 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 97.8 97.8 Religious Studies 21 1 5 6 5 3 1 0 81.0 100.0 PE 22 1 4 8 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 81.8 100 Sociology 18 0 1 6 8 3 0 0 83.3 100.0 Physics 18 0 3 7 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 77.8 100 Spanish 9 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 Polish 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Sport Studies 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 100.0 100.0 Religious Studies 136 16 30 38 33 16 3 0 0 0 0 86 100 Technology 7 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 71.4 100.0 Totals 242 11 50 81 60 33 6 1 81.1 96.2 YEAR 14 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2017

Institute Name Course Placed Archaeology, Archaeology and History, University of Aberdeen Law with English and Law Architecture, Business Management with CAFRE Agriculture and Technology Placement, Criminology, Finance (with a Year Keele University Biomedical Science in Industry), French and History, French and Queen’s University Belfast King’s College London Portuguese & Spanish Studies International Studies, Geography, International Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Business with French, International Politics University of Cambridge Religion and Conflict Studies, Law with Politics, Nursing (Adult), Psychology, Software Engineering De Montfort University International Relations and Politics University of Dundee Social Work Art and Design, Criminology and Criminal University of East Anglia Chemistry Justice, Health and Social Care Policy, Human University of Edinburgh Art Resource Management, International Hospitality Management, Law, Law with Criminology, Law University of Huddersfield Politics University of of Hull Drama and Theatre Practice with Politics, Marketing, Product and Furniture Design, Real Estate, Software Engineering, Childhood and Youth and Christian Therapeutic Communication and Counselling Liverpool Hope University Theology, Music and Special Educational Studies Needs, Sport and Physical Education Business Management, Forensic Psychology Liverpool John Moore’s and Criminal Justice, Law, Primary Education YEAR 12 STUDENT DESTINATIONS University with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Un- Software Engineering No. Another Jobskills Further Employ Left Un- employ Total Modern Language and Business and Returning School (NVQ’s) Education ment Country known University of Manchester ment Management (Spanish) Business with Economics, Marketing Northumbria University Management 125 7 6 59 0 1 0 4 202 University of Nottingham Veterinary Medicine Ravensbourne Digital Film Production University of Stirling Nursing (Adult), Psychology Early Childhood Studies, Foundation degree ATTENDANCE 2017-2018 Stranmillis University College in Early Childhood Studies Number of Possible Number of Days % Attendance University of South Wales Rugby Coaching and Performance Attendance Sessions Attended 476560 445107 93.4 FURTHER INFORMATION

DRUGS EDUCATION

The aims of the programme are: • To increase student knowledge and understanding of drug-use and related issues. • To explore a range of opinions and attitudes towards drug-use and to enable students to exercise responsibility and make their own informed and healthy decisions in their lives. IMPLEMENTATION

The College has a spiral programme in each year which takes account of progression, continuity and the developing needs of students as they grow older. The Health Education Programme is delivered in two main ways: • through the pastoral programme which is delivered during the Form Tutor period. • through the delivery of the Programmes of Study in individual subject areas. • by the Head of Year or visiting speakers. • through liason with external agencies such as the Daisy Project and the PSNI

MANAGING A DRUGS RELATED INCIDENT

In the event of illegal drug use being suspected or identified on school premises, it will be College Policy to notify immediately the parents of the students involved and, as soon as possible, the Police Drug Squad personnel.

The College regards the use of drugs as a serious misdemeanour and will strictly adhere to its Anti-Drugs Policy. The Board of Governors will exercise its right to permanently exclude students who are involved in using, possessing or providing drugs on school premises, on school transport or on educational visits.

A full copy of the Drugs Policy is given to parents of all students entering the College and is available on request.

Lagan College is a non-smoking public building. Smoking of both e-cigarettes and cigarettes is not permitted anywhere on site. FEES There are no tuition or capitation fees at Lagan College. However, parents are asked to contribute towards the educational needs of the students, which cannot be met out of Department of Education funding, through a Family Fund contribution of £150 for one child and £210 for two or more children. Contributions can be made by a single cheque, in instalments, by means of a standing order through a bank account or by deed of covenant. Details are available from the Bursar. All parents are asked to invest in their child’s education by supplying them with an iPad from Year 9 onwards. This is part of a significant school development programme that has been running since 2014.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION As many students as possible are encouraged either to continue learning or to take up learning for the first time a musical instrument. Some tuition is provided as a free service by the South Eastern region of the Education Skills Authority. Other tuition is provided by private tutors and parents contribute toward the cost of tuition.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS Where students are required to take part in educational visits because these are part of the requirement of the school curriculum, or are required as preparation for a public examination, a voluntary contribution from parents may be requested. For residential trips and educational visits abroad, parents will be expected to pay a charge.

BOOKS AND MATERIALS In the main, there is no charge for books and materials. However, there is a small annual fee for supplying revision booklets by the College and items such as pens, pencils, rulers, calculators, items of sports equipment are the property of the student and it is the responsibility of parents to provide these. Parents may be required to pay a refundable deposit against loss of books. The amount of the deposit will be notified to parents at the beginning of each school year.

EXAMINATIONS Student entries for public examinations will be made free of charge, provided that the examination is being taken as a result of a course followed at the College. Where students wish to re-sit an examination or have a paper re-marked, parents will be responsible for any costs arising. Where a student withdraws from an examination after entry has been made and paid for by the College, the costs of entry will be charged to the parent / guardian unless adequate medical evidence can be provided. In cases of extreme hardship, it is possible for a student to receive some assistance with fees and equipment. All enquiries should be addressed to the Principal and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Artwork by Ellie Niblock

REMISSION OF CHARGES TRANSPORT FURTHER INFORMATION

Where parents or guardians of a child or children in Students journey on foot, by car and by bus Thank you for taking an interest in the attendance at the College are in receipt of Income from a wide catchment area, including: College. It is upon the achievement of our Support, then the child or children will be entitled to free Bangor, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch, Carryduff, students and the support and good word school meals. Newtownards, North, South, East and West of our parents that we depend ultimately Belfast, Lisburn, Dunmurry, Glengormley, for our continuing growth and success. Application forms may be obtained from the College Office Antrim, Holywood, Newcastle, Comber, We hope that as well as reading about our and should be returned to the appropriate Education Saintfield and Dundonald. school, you will also have the opportunity Skills Authority. The Board decides as to eligibility and to meet us. notifies both parents and the College. Please see the detailed travel information sheet included in the Prospectus pack which If there is any information you require The Board of Governors may also, at its discretion, contains all the bus routes available. Miss which is not in the literature provided, remit all or part of the charges for the residential part Collins (Vice Principal) is responsible for travel please do not hesitate to contact the of a course which is a required part of the curriculum of arrangements by bus. College Office. Further details about the the school or at which attendance is required as part of College, such as the Uniform List, Staff preparation for a public examination. Students who enter Lagan College via the higher List, Transport Arrangements and Sixth ability grammar route may be eligible for a free Form courses may be found enclosed bus pass. Students who are admitted through separately with the Prospectus. The most the all-ability route and who live beyond a important resource of any school is its staff three mile radius may also apply to the South and details of the staff of the College are Eastern region of the Education Skills Authority provided in the prospectus pack. We are a to be considered for a free bus pass. Please hardworking, committed and caring team see prospectus pack for details and contact of professional people. for individual advice.