SBP'16 4pp Cover-FA_SPB Cover 15/12/2015 10:25 Page 1 St.Patrick’s & St.Brigid’s College Believers are Achievers. ST.PATRICK’S & Creating Tomorrow's Leaders, Today. ST.BRIGID’S COLLEGE 55 Main Street, Claudy, Co. Derry, BT47 4HR Claudy Tel: 028 7133 8317 Fax: 028 7133 7683 Email: [email protected] 2016 www.spbcollege.com Produced by 20/20 Design and Marketing Marketing and Design 20/20 by Produced 20x2.co.uk / 7070 9050 028 Believers are Achievers. Creating Tomorrow's Leaders, Today. SBP'16 4pp Cover-FA_SPB Cover 15/12/2015 10:25 Page 2 Changing Attitudes, Building Confidence, & Getting Results for Careers & Life in the 21st Century At St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College we are proud of the foundations we build together for our young people. Our pupils are keen learners; talented sports people, accomplished musicians and artists and thoughtful, caring and considerate young citizens. St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College is an excellent school. We are a school which develops the whole child, academically, socially, morally and spiritually, to enable each to make informed choices as they travel on their personal journeys. A good school is not made of bricks and mortar, but made of the people who work together, caring, Aims for Students in our Catholic College supporting and encouraging each child to fulfil their In the tradition of Catholic Schools throughout the world, St. Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College will strive to promote achievement and potential. The quality of the teachers, classroom learning for life. It aims to develop in its students: assistants, support and secretarial staff, in our college • a deepening friendship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; are second to none and I am certain that this has • the fullest Christian and human development of which he/she is capable; positively impacted on the lives of our young people. • knowledge and insights into the values and teaching of the Catholic church, with profound respect for other religions; • opportunities for prayer and experiences of the sacraments; In St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College we work in We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our • service, gentleness, forgiveness and humility; partnership with pupils, parents, governors and the young people. They have shaped this school and • an appreciation of their cultural identity and historical identity; local community to ensure a positive learning experience have built for it an outstanding reputation locally and • for every child. We are fully committed to continuing to nationally; providing a quality education for children high self esteem - respecting and valuing themselves and others, especially those of a different identity, religion, culture, social or marginal group; develop and strengthen relationship with all from all backgrounds, denominations and • high standards of achievement in all areas of the curriculum in a supportive and positive learning environment; stakeholders. communities. • lively enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity; As Principal of St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College I Please take the time to visit us, here in Claudy to • emotional intelligence and emotional literacy; continue to be deeply impressed by our pupils’ attitude sample a warm, welcoming, inclusive, family • the ability to be self-motivated; to their studies, commitment to learning and by the environment and to get a feel for our school, where • the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media; way they conduct themselves as they go about their we firmly believe that, ‘Believers are Achievers’. • the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; daily business. Observing our pupils at work in the • flexibility and adaptability in the world of work; classrooms is always heart-warming and encouraging. • an awareness of the importance of good career planning; Seeing pupils actively and enthusiastically engage in • aesthetic sensitivity to beauty in the artistic, musical, intellectual, moral and spiritual domains; and take responsibility for their learning has confirmed • entrepreneurial skills and inventive thinking; my belief in our future and the future for our pupils. • positive attitudes towards solving the difficulties of a situation, the learning of decision-making and self-reliance; Their continued hard work and endeavour will ensure • hard work and perseverance; that they progress and develop and will secure each D O'Kane • agility, strength and physical co-ordination; and every one of them a very bright future. Principal, St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s College, Claudy • opportunities to experience success. Our Open Evening is arranged for Thursday 21st January 2016 at 7.00pm I would recommend this school to all Primary 7 pupils. The staff here is really nice. The school is really like a I would definitely recommend this school to all P7 boys and girls because it is a really friendly and happy big family. Bethany Doherty – former pupil of Broadbridge Primary School place to go to school in. Caoimhe Barr - former pupil of Broadbridge PS SPB'16 20pp-FA_Layout 1 15/12/2015 10:30 Page 1 St.Patrick’s and St.Brigid’s College 55 Main Street, Claudy, Co. Derry, BT47 4HR Chairperson’s Tel: 028 7133 8317 Message Fax: 028 7133 7683 Email: [email protected] Dear Parents/Carers, On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Principal, the staff, the pupils Web: www.spbcollegeclaudy.com and everyone associated with St. Patrick’s and St. Brigid’s College, I would like to thank you for expressing an interest in our school. Number of pupils: The popularity of this school continues to go from strength to strength 519 and to be much sought after, not least because of its fine reputation. Pupils come from the parish of Claudy and neighbouring parishes. Age Group: Indeed, a large number of them come from as far afield as Prehen, 11-16 years Culmore and Eglinton. Our Principal, Mrs Deirdre O’Kane is fully committed to developing Classification of School: and supporting our pupils academically, pastorally and socially and Catholic Maintained, Co-Educational College brings with her a wealth of experience and a wonderful insight into raising standards and promoting achievement. With the new leadership Attendance Percentage: comes a fresh new vision for our young people which will ensure 2014-2015 - 91.8% their continued success. Examination results continue to be impressive and in the last 2 years they have broken all school records, with 59% and 60% (respectively) BOARD OF GOVERNORS of our pupils attaining 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A*-C, including English and Mathematics. This is substantially above the Chairman: Mr Eddie Kerlin Northern Ireland average for similar schools. It is a source of great satisfaction for my fellow governors and myself, to see children, Vice-Chairperson: including those with additional educational needs, performing so Fr David O’Kane well in examinations. Trustee Representatives: My fellow governors and I are delighted that the school continues to Mr Paddy McGrellis succeed at the highest level, placing it among the top non-selective Ms Helen Crossan schools in Northern Ireland. We wish to congratulate the staff on this fine achievement. I really hope that you will visit the school. I think that DENI Representative: you will find it very interesting. You will be made warmly welcome. Mr Seamus Burke Yours sincerely, WELB Representatives: Eddie Kerlin Ms Maria Hargan Chairman of the Board of Governors Mr Conor Deeny Teacher Representative: MISSION STATEMENT Mrs Ashlene McCloskey Believers are Achievers. Parent Representative: Creating Tomorrow's Leaders, Today. Ms Dee Conaghan Access to Documents and Information Secretary to the Board of Governors: Copies of relevant documents and other information, which may be inspected by parents, Mrs Deirdre O'Kane (non-voting member) or other members of the public, will be available from the school office by calling in person or by sending a S.A.E. in accordance with Regulation II of the Education (School Information and Prospectuses) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 and also the Freedom of Information Act (2000). Information required to be published by the Board will be available from the Board Headquarters, Omagh, or from any Public Library. St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s College - where exceptional pupil focus is routine. 1 1 Sheets + Overs TWE98081 St Patricks Brochure Sig 2 Front SPB'16 20pp-FA_Layout 1 15/12/2015 10:30 Page 2 Sarah Hargan (Head Girl) Caelan O'Connell (Head Boy) Why St.Patrick’s & St.Brigid’s College is so popular and successful There are so many reasons why St. Patrick’s and St. Brigid’s college don't have to be good to start, but you must start to be good’. has become recognised as the best secondary school in the north west. Our college is also renowned for the bi-annual school show which To begin with, I know that starting a new school can seem to be a very provides pupils the opportunity to showcase their musical and dramatic daunting prospect. However the teachers, staff and pupils of St. Patrick’s talents of our pupils and teachers. The budding actors and musicians and St. Brigid’s will make you feel right at home from day one. The school within the college never fail to produce a sell-out show which entertains is like a large family who support each other through the successes and and engages the audience of pupils, their families and the local community challenges we face as we progress through our time here at the college. to standing ovations at the end of all performances. These are fantastic Both the teaching and non-teaching staff truly care about our education, productions which involve teachers and pupils across the school in our welfare and our progress.