Shared Education – Shared Future ANNUAL REPORT and SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS of the Board of Governors of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School September 2014 - August 2015 Shared Education – Shared Future Dear Parents/Guardians, On behalf of the Board of Governors I am proud to present to you our school’s annual general report for the academic year 2014/2015. I would like to extend my appreciation to our retired Principal Anne Quinn, who led the growth and development and management of our school since inception, and commend our new Principal Julie Cummings, and Vice-Principal Joanne O’Donnell for the excellent start and positive impact they have made since taking on the leadership of our school in September this year. From the front office, to the classrooms and into the specialist areas, our teachers and staff have all contributed to the creation of a caring, stable and stimulating environment in which our children continue to grow and develop. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented staff to educate and care for our children and I would like to thank each of them, on behalf of the Board of Governors, for their unreserved commitment. I would also like to thank each member of the school’s Board of Governors for the support and commitment they continue to give to the school by utilising their valuable time to ensure that our school goes from strength to strength. Empowering our children to achieve their true potential is both the responsibility of the school and you the parent/guardian. We value your support and welcome your views and ideas on how best to develop our school. I wish to conclude by thanking each of you for the support you have given to our school throughout the year and look forward to another successful year in 2015/2016. I commend this report to you. Yours sincerely Ryan Brolly Chairman, Board of Governors Roe Valley Integrated Primary School Shared Education – Shared Future STAFF Principal Mrs Anne Quinn Teachers Miss Julie Cummings, Vice Principal & Literacy Co-ordinator Mrs Karen Deighan, SENCO & Foundation Stage Co-ordinator Mrs Claire Boyd (nee Mullan), World Around Us Co-ordinator Mrs Joanne O’Donnell, Mathematics & Key Stage 2 Co-ordinator Mrs Laura Coulter, ICT Co-ordinator Miss Jennifer Reeves, Class Teacher Mrs Rhonda Ash, Music & ICT Co-ordinator Miss Elaine Curran, Signature Teacher Miss Jayne Holmes (Maternity Cover) Mr Luke McCollum (Maternity Cover) Miss Claire McWhirter (Maternity Cover) Classroom Assistants Mrs Bronagh Blair Mr Kristofor Mayell Mrs Siobhan Hartop Miss Shauna Wilson Mrs Jenni Dixon Mrs Theresa Kelly Mrs Tracey McGinnis Miss Aine Kealey Support Staff Mrs Lisa Campbell, Office Administration Mrs Tryphiena Martin, Office Administration Miss Linda Toner, Catering assistant & cleaner Miss Julie Gibson, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Nuala Miller, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Paula Hassan, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Maretta Moran, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Aisling McNulty, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Sharleen McDermott, Lunchtime supervisor Mr Roy McMillan, Caretaker Shared Education – Shared Future Highlights: Autumn Term September 2014 Child Protection training takes place for all staff Accountant in to work on school’s accounts 22 P1’s begin school The Coleraine Chronicle / Constitution interviews P1 children for a ‘Small Talk’ feature Marion Barr, School Nurses carries out Epilepsy & Epi-pen Training for all staff Baseline Assessments carried out by Miss C Mullan for P1 children Jill Boreland, Speech & Language Therapist begins work with P1 & P2 children Miss Cummings attends Poetry in Motion Project at Omagh Teacher’s Centre Mark McConnell from C2K meets with Mrs Ash regarding our school’s computer network Swimming Programme commences for P5 children P6 & P7 visit The Millennium Forum, L’Derry for a CultureTECH Fest Commander Dickson from Limavady Fire Station meets with AQ South Antrim Alarms in to service school alarm system AQ attends Principal’s meeting at North West Teacher’s Centre School admin staff at Census training at North West Teacher’s Centre Ricky K from Q102 interviews children for his radio programme Paired Reading Programme launched for P4 Margaret Logan, Counsellor commences work with three children Trainee Counsellor meets with Miss J Cummings Visit from the School Photographer, Ken Reay Maurice McShane from Treetops observes P7 child Marketing Committee meeting takes place Shared Education – Shared Future Our exciting new Parent & Toddler Group commences Children enjoy a fabulous 10th Birthday Party Al Smyth, a local poet commences Poetry & Motion workshops for P7 Miss J Holmes & Mr L McCollum attend EPDI training at North West Teacher’s Centre Mrs R Ash & Miss J Reeves attend PE Course at Roe Valley Leisure Centre October 2014 Hope for Youth Ministries participates in School Assembly Visit from Building Control to inspect the new building Miss C Mullan attends Speech & Language meeting at Drumachose Primary School Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly Miss J Cummings launches the Shoe Box Appeal Hope for Youth Ministries Bible Club commences for one week Computer Based Assessments commence A very successful Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning held Educational Psychologist, Emma Joyce meets with Mrs K Deighan The children enjoy a performance by West Midland Children’s Theatre Company called ‘The Firebird’ Miss J Cummings holds AQE meetings with P7 parents Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly Primary 2 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Growing’ The ‘Waterbus’ from Northern Ireland Water delivers an educational programme to children in P5, P6 & P7 Johnny Quigley from Capita carries out staff training on the ‘My School’ system Primary 3 hold a wonderful Special Assembly titled ‘Celebrations’ Shared Education – Shared Future Miss J Reeves participates in Accelerated Reader Training Our wonderful Harvest Celebration takes place at 1st Limavady Presbyterian Church Choir children from deliver the fruit baskets and sing to the residents of Thackery Residential Home Eglinton Eye Care Opticians deliver a presentation to Primary 4 regarding the importance of healthy eyes Huge Doyle, Fire Safe Fire Protection Services carries out fire risk assessment Parent / Teacher Meetings take place Halloween fancy dress parties and disco takes place School closes for mid-term break on Friday 24th October 2014 and re-opens on Monday 3rd November 2014 AQ & Ryan Brolly met with Gayle McIvor from DENI regarding the new school November 2014 Mrs K Deighan attends two day SENCO course at North West Teacher’s Centre Gary Tutty participates in School Assembly Miss J Reeves attends First Aid Course at Owenbeg GAA Centre Education Welfare Officer meets with Miss J Cummings Al Smyth, a local poet continues Poetry & Motion workshops with P7 Michele Murphy from SUSTRANS meets with Miss C Mullan P6 hold a fabulous Special Assembly titled “Remembrance” Accelerated Reader Training takes place for Miss J Reeves Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly Mrs Ann McGonigle meets with AQ regarding Data Accountant in to work on school’s accounts Photoshoot for Shoebox Appeal with Claire Wheeldon Shared Education – Shared Future The new school hall was officially opened by Sarah Travers from UTV Helen O’Connor, SEN Officer from WELB meets with Mrs K Deighan Educational Psychologist carries out Transfer Assessment Laughter Yoga commences in the school hall Keith Gaines from Capital Dynamics talks to the pupils from P7 regarding the Dunmore Wind Farm Miss Cummings attends course at the Everglades Hotel, ‘Assessing Cross Circular Skills–Maths’ Miss Cummings and the pupils from Primary 7 attend the official opening of the Dunmore Wind Farm Annual Christmas Craft Fair takes place and visit from Santa The Extreme Team participates in School Assembly December 2014 Flu Vaccination was administered to all pupils Miss Cummings attends course at North West Teacher’s Centre, ‘Information Session Literacy & Numeracy KS2’ The school choir sings carols at Foyleside Shopping Centre in aid of Children in Crossfire The school choir sings carols at Thackery and Edenvale Nursing Homes First Holy Communion Enrolment Service takes place at St Mary’s Chapel The school choir sings carols at the 55+ Activity Club at The Drummond Hotel Open Evening takes place for prospective parents Some girls from P7 take part in a Gaelic Blitz at Roe Valley Leisure Centre P1 – P3 perform their fantastic Christmas Nativity Play over two days Poetry in Motion Recording Day takes place The children from P6 & P7 visit Limavady High School to see their production of ‘Rydell Forever’ Miss J Reeves attends Literacy Day at Omagh Teacher’s Centre Shared Education – Shared Future Draw takes place for the Christmas Food & Pamper Hampers & Children’s Raffle Christmas Dinner served to pupils Moore Stephens carries out both VAT Audit and Internal Audit The school choir sings carols at Cornfield Nursing Home The school choir sings carols at Thackery Daycare Centre Our school’s Christmas Carol Service takes place at 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church P1 & P2 children visit the Santa Trail at Seacoast Nurseries Mr Allen from Limavady High School talks to the Primary 7 pupils Christmas Jumper Day takes place in support of Save the Children Santa visits all classes with gifts to P1-P4 P1 & P2 children walk to the Post Office to post their letters to Santa Christmas class parties held School finishes for Christmas Holidays on Friday