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Inspiring Individuals
We look forward to welcoming you to Campbell College.
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Contents Headmaster’s Welcome
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Why Campbell College?
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The School Day
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Academic: Achieving Personal Bests
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Extra Curricular Activity: More to Life
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Boarding: A Home from Home
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Kindergarten and Junior School
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Pastoral Care
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Location: Get in Touch
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Details of admissions criteria, fees and results can be found in our inserts at the back of the Prospectus.
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Headmaster’s Welcome
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t is an honour to be the Headmaster of Campbell College - a school with a heritage dating back to 1894 and a reputation as one of the leading educational environments in the country. Our commitment is to welcome, challenge and inspire each and every pupil to be the very best they can be, to push themselves and to stand tall as contributors to a global society. Confidence, commitment and achievement are at the heart of everything we do. From the classroom to the extra-curricular activities, we are dedicated to ensuring that boys make the most of their talents within Campbell and beyond. We nurture the individual and prepare them for the world. Academic achievements are important and we expect our pupils to strive for high grades, it is also our duty to harness the potential in every pupil whether it is academic, creative, physical or otherwise. We want boys to leave the school with an assured set of values; we want them to believe they can truly make a difference in society. We want our boys to leave the school with things that are going to matter to them for the rest of their lives. From the moment you drive through the gates and glimpse the stunning surrounds you will see that this is no ordinary school. Campbell College is a unique learning environment and to be a Campbellian is to be part of something extraordinary.
Mr Robert Robinson, MBE
Why Campbell College?
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t has been described as “boy heaven” by a number of parents and there is no denying that this is a special place. With nearly 100 acres of grounds and over 120 years of history, Campbell College is the perfect setting for boys to be inspired, both at work and at play. Welcoming boys from 3 - 18 years old, Campbell College provides a stunning and safe learning environment for pupils in its Kindergarten, Junior and Senior Schools - all of which sit within the one campus. In addition, Campbell College welcomes boarders from all over the world adding a strong international aspect to the school.
Academic success is vital and Campbell College boys achieve impressive results progressing to the very best Universities. Small class sizes allow for individual attention from a very early age and the ethos of the school is centred on the provision of a tailor-made education for boys. Our libraries are dedicated to boys reading, the extra-curricular activities are tailored specifically for the adventurous and active nature of boys and teaching is focused on harnessing the energy in boys and channelling it in the right direction from the start of their educational journey.
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Academic success is vital and Campbell College boys achieve impressive results progressing to the very best Universities including leading Russell Group institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Edinburgh. Sporting prowess is part of the fabric of the school with boys representing Ulster and Ireland in everything from rugby, hockey and volleyball to tennis, archery, swimming and athletics. Creativity flourishes and over the years our musicians, actors and artists have had the opportunity to ‘tread the boards’, win awards and travel the world thanks to the creativity and inspiration that the school has provided. And that’s not all... the school boasts its very own Pipe Band, the largest Combined Cadet Force in the UK, a dedicated shooting range and its own indoor 25m swimming pool.
Images 01: A n impressive Campus. 02: Trophies galore in the historic entrance hall. 03: A School filled with heritage.
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100 Acres of Inspiration
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The School Day
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n Senior School each day commences at 8.40am with an assembly or Tutor meeting. Boys are registered with their Personal Tutor and hear about activities through the Daily Bulletin. This is also a time when Personal Tutors can follow up concerns with individual boys. The first of the day’s six lessons (55 minutes each) begins at 9.00am. There is a mid-morning break of 20 minutes, two sittings of lunch between 12.00 noon and 1.30pm and the school day finishes at 3.30pm.
All boys are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities and the extensive timetable caters for every interest with a host of activities happening across the campus every day from 3.30pm. Class sizes at Campbell College are small, allowing for individual attention and Senior School streams pupils from Year 8 onwards to cater for different abilities in different subjects. This academic streaming ensures that pupils are challenged but also supported in their learning - whatever their ability.
All boys are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities and the extensive timetable caters for every interest.
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The Campbell College House system is an important part of school life both in Junior and Senior School and House assemblies are held each week. The House system allows for a full range of inter-house competitions from House Debating to House Sports Days. Understanding the importance of nutrition and healthy eating to aid learning, Campbell College prides itself on the standard of cuisine it offers pupils. Our Caterers create a bespoke menu with every dish prepared on-site. Even the bread is baked daily in the Campbell College ovens and the aroma of freshly baked bread is always the sign that lunch is on its way!
Images 01: A touch of modernity in the newly built middle school building. 02: A happy environment. 03: Assembly in Central Hall starts the day.
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Experience the extraordinary
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Academic: Achieving Personal Bests
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cademic achievements are key and the school strives to challenge and inspire pupils to be the best they can be. Campbell College prides itself on pushing boys of all abilities to achieve their best and the results over recent years prove that, at every level, Campbell College is delivering. The Junior School focuses on encouraging academic achievements at an early age with awards and recognition for success. Once in Senior School, boys are streamed based on academic performance. Our GCSE and A Level results indicate that boys in the top stream will do as well, if not better than their peers at competitor schools and those boys who join Senior School with lower marks will often outperform their counterparts at other schools. The school consistently adds value to each and every pupil academically whatever level they start at. In the top 11% of ‘Value Added Schools’ in the UK*, the philosophy of Campbell College is that each pupil has the right to be pushed and our teaching, small class sizes and pastoral system allow this to happen. A wide range of 18 subjects at Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10) gives students the opportunity to develop their talents and study a broad and balanced curriculum. In Year 11 they can choose from 26 subjects at GCSE Level and the curriculum broadens slightly further at A Level with 27 subjects offered.
The philosophy of Campbell College is that each and every pupil has the right to be pushed academically.
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Annually the school boasts a higher than average placement of pupils into key areas of economic growth such as Engineering, Business and Finance, Law and the Creative Arts across a number of universities including Russell Group institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Edinburgh. We are also proud of the fact that we enjoy higher than average acceptance rates across all applications, especially for Medicine. The key factor in all of the career decisions pupils make is that they should be well informed – our Careers Advisory Department is exemplary and thoroughly supports our pupils in their subject and/or career choice. * Durham University’s ALIS Value-Added Analysis 2013
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Nurturing a love of learning
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Welcome, challenge and inspire
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Extra Curricular Activity: More to Life
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ampbell College is about more than academic results. What the boys learn outside the classroom is very important in preparing them for life beyond the School walls. The sporting facilities on campus are numerous. Within the extensive Campus you will find; 11 rugby pitches, 5 cricket pitches, 6 practice cricket nets, 2 Astro Turf hockey pitches, 4 tennis courts, a squash court, a running track, a shooting range, a swimming pool, a fully equipped strength and conditioning suite, 3 sports halls... and a lake!
What the boys learn outside the classroom is very important in preparing them for life beyond the School walls.
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The legacy of sporting achievement flowing out of Campbell College demonstrates how the combination of these great facilities and superb coaching delivers results. The School’s sporting achievements among past and current pupils includes a host of Irish and Ulster rugby players, Olympians, Commonwealth Games medal winners, Irish hockey players, a British Amateur golf champion, Irish tennis and squash representatives, Irish swimmers, Irish cricketers, Irish fencers, British National gold medal winning sailors, Gold medal winners for Ulster and Irish Schools’ javelin, Irish skiers and the list goes on. And when these individuals come together as teams the results are equally impressive. The school not only boasts an impressive 23 Ulster Schools’ Cup rugby wins, but has a trophy cabinet that reflects outstanding team achievements across all sports.
Images 01: First XV prepare for battle on Fox’s Field. 02: The shooting range has honed the skills of Commonwealth medalists. 03: The College has a 25m swimming pool on campus.
Extra Curricular Activities: More to Life
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eyond the sports field and the classroom, students need to leave school with a range of knowledge and skills. Our duty is to identify the individual’s strengths and then help foster their passion for those activities. For creative individuals the opportunities at Campbell College are plentiful. The safety of an all boys environment encourages creativity to flourish. A buzzing art department with after-school classes, a 120 seat theatre and an active drama department allows the talents of our budding artists and actors to flourish. For musicians a variety of orchestras and bands offer something for everyone and individual music tuition is a key part of school life. An active Politics and Debating Society delivers debating champions and the Languages Club harnesses the opportunity to work alongside our international boarders to fine tune a number of languages.
Our duty is to identify the individual’s strengths and then help foster their passion for those activities.
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A thriving Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme allows boys to develop skills beyond the classroom as does the Campbell College Combined Cadet Force which is one of the largest in the UK boasting around 350 Cadets over 3 sections; Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. Our Libraries are also a hub for boys and a meeting point after school for our Chess Club, School News Team and more.
Images 01: Things get serious at Chess Club. 02: Creativity is unleashed at the busy after-school Art Club. 03: The Pipe Band is a key part of the School’s heritage.
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Boarding: A Home from Home Campbell College has been welcoming boarders from all over the world for over 100 years. Literary legend C.S. Lewis was a boarder in 1910 and there have been many inspiring individuals through our boarding doors since. It is an integral part of the school and shapes the overall sense of community that is apparent throughout the rest of the campus. Our boarding house is known as ‘School House’ and is led by the Head of Boarding who, along with his dedicated and expert team of boarding staff, provides an exemplary level of pastoral care. The ethos is to create a supportive and welcoming ‘home from home’ where the boys are nurtured and supported. We believe that boarding allows pupils to develop more of their potential, gain independence within a supportive community and make friendships for life. Most teenagers yearn for a degree of independence as they seek to develop their own identity and boarding provides this opportunity and much more.
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The ethos is to create a supportive and welcoming ‘home from home’ where the boys are nurtured and supported. The sense of community is very important and to encourage this, communal dining is a vital feature of boarding life at Campbell. At meal times, boarding staff dine with the students and have the opportunity to catch up with their tutees, whilst the students themselves benefit from contact with the constantly changing rotation of staff and guests, a feature that strengthens the feeling of community, sharing and social engagement.
Images 01: A ‘Home from Home’ for boarders from all over the world. 02: State-of-the-art new Boarding facilities. 03: Newly built boarding facilities offer plenty of recreation facilities for boarders to unwind.
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Nurturing Individuals
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Kindergarten and Junior School
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ampbell College boasts a thriving Kindergarten and Junior School, both of which are located in modern, state-of-the-art buildings set in their own private grounds within the stunning Campbell College campus. One hundred acres of adventure await boys from three years old and our woodland setting is used to great effect as an outdoor classroom to facilitate exploration of the world around them. Our pupils in Kindergarten and Junior school are nurtured within a warm and welcoming family ethos, with a strong emphasis on the total curriculum. Small class sizes allow for an individual approach to learning and this is enhanced by specialist teaching in art, music, PE and modern foreign languages. As a school of ICT excellence, the latest technology is used to integrate the development of creativity and digital literacy within an innovative curriculum. An extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities is also on offer, including archery, rugby, hockey, swimming, judo, tennis, art, ICT and Lego.
This is a unique learning environment, where boys are inspired not just by the history and beauty of their surroundings, but by the magic of the place.
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For busy working parents, Kindergarten and Junior School offer the added convenience of ‘wrap-around care’ with a pre-school breakfast club and after-school care all provided on site - affording parents the reassurance that their children will be looked after throughout the day. In addition, Campbell College has a dedicated Matron with on-site medical facilities. This is a unique learning environment, where boys are inspired not just by the history and beauty of their surroundings, but by the magic of the place. We seek to ensure that our pupils leave Junior School having experienced an excellent primary education and with a set of values that will prepare them for their middle and senior school years, and for life beyond.
Images 01: Acres of adventure at their fingertips. 02: Junior boys reflect on the impressive history of the school as they view the War Memorial in Central Hall. 03: Nurturing great characters and individuals.
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Pastoral Care
A happy and safe environment
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Pastoral Care
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e believe that pupils learn best when they are happy, safe and secure and the purpose of our pastoral care is to provide such an environment. The strong, caring ethos of the College is demonstrated by its commitment to the welfare of the pupils and staff. In Senior School all boys are allocated a Personal Tutor as the first point of contact for parents and our comprehensive Child Protection Policy is issued to all parents before their child commences school. A designated and fully trained Child Protection Team is available when needed for additional support and we strive to ensure that any concerns are dealt with quickly and professionally and in the best interests of the pupil.
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Above and beyond this level of care we have a dedicated medical centre on campus led by the College Matron and a School Doctor who visits our boarders three times a week. For all boys in Kindergarten, Junior and Senior School, Matron is on hand each day from 8.00am-4.30pm and our Resident Boarding Assistants are fully trained in first aid by St John’s Ambulance to provide 24 hour cover. In addition, our boarders receive priority appointments at the local Doctors’ Practice.
All boys are allocated a Personal Tutor as the first point of contact for parents. Our Learning Support Department ensures that pupils with additional needs are catered for through individual educational plans which are created, monitored and evaluated by specially trained staff. This process involves close co-operation between pupils, their teachers and parents. In Junior School support is also available, when necessary, through classroom and general assistants. When it comes to Pastoral Care we believe in going the extra mile to ensure our boys remain happy, healthy and safe.
Images 01: Strong relationships are formed with Personal Tutors in Senior School. 02: Open lines of communication are encouraged between staff and pupils. 03: Matron is on hand for all the boys, every day.
Location: Get in Touch
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ampbell College sits in an extensive wooded estate located within the residential suburbs of east Belfast. It is a ten minute drive from Belfast city centre and from the Belfast City Airport. Regular bus services are provided for pupils travelling to the school from various locations and details of these services can be found on our website.
A real hidden gem and a wonderful educational environment.
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Please don’t just take our word for it. Come and see for yourself. To make an appointment with one of our senior staff please contact the school using the details provided.
Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND
Or visit our website at www.campbellcollege.co.uk for more information.
Tel: +44 (0)28 9076 3076 hmoffice@campbellcollege.co.uk
Image 01: Everything your child needs on one stunning campus.
Photography: Donal McCann Photography Design: Merchant Soul
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Our commitment is to welcome, challenge and inspire each and every pupil to be the very best they can be.
Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND Tel +44 (0)28 9076 3076 Web www.campbellcollege.co.uk
Year 8 Admissions Criteria 2016/17
Year 8 Admissions Criteria
Admissions: Year 8 Entrance Test Results
that an applicant should sit both the GLA and AQE entrance assessments. However, in the case of an applicant who sits both assessments, the better outcome of the two assessments will be used.
Campbell College intends to use the score awarded to pupils completing the AQE Ltd CEA Entrance Assessment; and the percentile rank from GL Assessment (GLA) in 2016. Parents should record their child’s test result in Section C of the Transfer Form in the following format: ‘AQE CEA Score’ and/or ‘PPTC GLA Percentile Rank’.
Campbell College will not use as a criterion the position of preference given to the school by the applicant on the Transfer Form; for example a pupil who has not chosen Campbell College as a first preference school will gain a position in the main group or the pool according to CEA/ GLA score as subsequent preferences are received.
An original of the AQE result slip and/or a copy of the PPTC result slip must be attached to the form, as applicable.
Pupils resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission to the school will be selected before any pupils not so resident.
Special Circumstances and/or Special Provisions If you are making a claim for your son to be considered under Special Circumstances or Special Provisions please read carefully the information given in the relevant sections below and act accordingly. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide any relevant information supporting a claim for Special Circumstance or Special Provision. The Board of Governors has provided specific detail on these measures within this document. RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND HEADMASTER IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE. The criteria for admission that are set out below have been agreed by the Board of Governors, which has delegated to an admissions sub-committee (and which includes the Headmaster) full authority to apply the criteria and administer the admissions policy which the Board has approved.
Statement of Policy The College will consider for admission initially only those applicants who have taken the Common Entrance Assessment (CEA) provided by the Association for Quality Education Limited (AQE); and/or the GL Assessment (GLA) provided by the Post Primary Transfer Consortium (PPTC) and who have been awarded a result in the form of an overall score (AQE) or percentile rank (PPTC). The College will use the score as awarded by AQE achieved by a pupil in the CEA; or the percentile rank by the PPTC in the GLA, subject only to consideration of the admission sub-committee responsible to the Board of Governors of those pupils claiming Special Circumstances or Special Provisions as explained below. Information on the CEA and the GLA is available from the College or on the respective websites: AQE website (www.aqe.org.uk); PPTC website (www.pptcni.com).
Entrance Test Results The score in the AQE CEA and/or the percentile rank in the PPTC GLA should be entered in Section C of the Transfer Form in the following format: ‘AQE CEA score, and/or the percentile rank PPTC GLA’. This information will be verified by the College with AQE and/or PPTC. In applying its criteria, the College will use the methodology for admission. There is no requirement
Criteria for Admission 1. The College has decided that a number of places equivalent to 70% of the admissions total will be allocated to applicants on the basis of the rank order of their respective CEA/GLA scores/percentile rank using the ‘Banding Tables’ set out below. If it is not possible to distinguish between applicants on the basis of their CEA/GLA scores, places will be allocated using the tie-breaker criteria detailed in 3 (i) to 3 (viii) below.
Banding Tables Senior School
AQE Standardised Score
Band I
106 or above
Band II
103 - 105
Band III
99 - 102
Band IV
94 - 98
Band V
88 - 93
Band VI
Senior School
87 or below
GL Cohort Percentile
Band I
60 or above
Band II
50 - 59
Band III
40 - 49
Band IV
30 - 39
Band V
20 - 29
Band VI
19 or below
2. A re enrolling as a boarding pupil*; (*Boarding is normally undertaken throughout Years 8-14).
3. Following the allocation of places as described in criterion 1 and 2, a pool equal to 55% of the admissions total will be identified from the remaining applications; this will be done by the use of the banding tables; those achieving higher scores being selected for the pool before those who have scored less. A number equivalent to 30% of the admissions total will be allocated places having been formed by boarding pupils and membership of this pool. The following criteria will be applied in the following order to those who: i) have attended Campbell College Junior School.
Year 8 Admissions Criteria
Preference will be directly proportional to the number of years in attendance at Campbell College Junior School;
or other problem, it is the responsibility of the parents to complete the appropriate form and append evidence to corroborate its existence.
ii) have an elder brother attending the school; iii) have an elder brother who is a past pupil of the College (to at least GCSE); iv) have a sister currently enrolled in Years 8-14 at Strathearn School or Bloomfield Collegiate School; v) are the sons of employees of the College; vi) are the sons of Old Campbellians; vii) are the grandsons of Old Campbellians; viii) If, when all the other criteria have been applied, there are still more applicants for the remaining places than can be admitted, the final decisions will be made on the basis of the distance from each applicant’s home to the main front gates of the College, those applicants living closer to it according to the measured straight-line distance being admitted ahead of those living further away until the final place has been filled. If, following the application of the criteria outlined in 1, 2 and 3 (i) to (viii) above, all the available places have NOT been filled, the College will consider applications from candidates who have not taken the CEA or GLA. Allocation of these remaining places will be by application of the criteria stipulated in 3 (i) to 3 (viii). The College emphasises that it is the responsibility of the applicants to notify the School on the Transfer Form where the above criteria apply, and to furnish relevant details.
Where the problem is a medical one of short term duration which affected the pupil only at the time of the CEA/GLA, the College will give greater weight to evidence that the pupil was examined by a medical practitioner in relation to the illness at the time of the assessments. Where the problem is of a non-medical nature the parents should append appropriate evidence. It should be noted that in all cases independent evidence will carry greater weight. 2. Educational Evidence It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the educational evidence as detailed in the appropriate form. This should include (where it exists): • The score achieved in the Common Entrance Assessment /GL Assessment percentile rank; • The results for the pupil of any standardised tests conducted in Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 and the results in any end of year tests in English and Mathematics in Years 5 and 6; • (If possible), additional comparative information from the Primary School which includes the results (without names) for other pupils in the pupil’s Year 7 class of any standardised tests conducted in Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7, and, where available, the respective CEA/GLA scores; • A ny other relevant educational evidence.
Special Circumstances
*Boarding is normally undertaken throughout Years 8-14.
Campbell College has academic performance as its first criterion, subject only to the consideration of medical or other problems which may have affected performance in the Common Entrance Assessment (CEA) or GL Assessment (GLA) and which are supported by documentary evidence of a medical or other appropriate nature. These ‘medical or other problems’ are commonly referred to as ‘Special Circumstances’.
An admissions sub-committee, responsible to the Board of Governors will consider the application for Special Circumstances. Where Special Circumstances are accepted, the panel will determine, on the basis of the information available, which Band the pupil fits into. Such pupils will then be considered with all other pupils who have received a CEA/GLA score and the admissions criteria applied.
Please note if a claim for the consideration of Special Circumstances is made in respect of matters for which Special Access arrangements were granted for a pupil, the College will take into account the fact that the pupil was granted Special Access arrangements for those matters. Parents who wish to apply to the College under Special Circumstances should complete the appropriate form available to download from the school website or from AQE/PPTC and attach it with appropriate documentary evidence, as detailed below, to the Transfer Form. 1. Details of Medical or Other Problems Where it is claimed that a pupil’s performance in the CEA/GLA has been affected by a medical
Special Provisions 1. Special provisions will apply for:
(i) pupils whose parents wish them to transfer from schools outside Northern Ireland;
(ii) pupils who have received more than half their primary education outside Northern Ireland;
(iii) pupils, entered for the AQE Common Entrance Assessment, or PPTC GL Assessment who because of unforeseen and serious medical or other problems were unable to participate in any of the assessments.
Note: It is expected that all those seeking admission should sit the AQE CEA or PPTC GLA, with the exception of those pupils who take up residence
Year 8 Admissions Criteria
in Northern Ireland after the start of Year 7. Children who wish to apply under Special Provision do not need to take the AQE CEA or PPTC GLA unless their parents/guardians so wish, in which case the AQE/ GL assessment obtained would also be considered. Parents who wish to apply to the College under Special Provisions should contact the College as soon as possible. In addition they should complete the relevant form, obtainable from the College or AQE/PPTC, stating the precise reason why they believe the pupil is eligible for consideration under Special Provisions and provide appropriate independent documentary evidence. A copy of the form and all the documentary evidence should be attached to the Transfer Form. For those pupils whose parents wish them to transfer from schools outside Northern Ireland, applications for Special Provisions should be made before 20th April 2016. 2. A n admissions sub-committee, responsible to the Board of Governors will consider the application for Special Provisions. Where Special Provisions are accepted, the following procedure will apply: (i) The College will consider any assessment information and may choose to commission an independent assessment of the pupil’s ability in English, Mathematics and/or Verbal Reasoning; (ii) The admissions sub-committee will determine, on the basis of all the available educational information, an appropriate band for the pupil. If the pupil sat the CEA and/or the GLA test, the band achieved, if greater than the original, will stand. The pupil will then be considered with all other pupils who have received a CEA/GLA score/ percentile rank and the admissions criteria applied.
Duty to Verify The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or verify information on any applicant’s Transfer Form. If the requested evidence is not provided to the Board of Governors by the deadline given, this will result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place. Similarly, if information is supplied which appears to be false or misleading in any material way, the offer of a place will be withdrawn.
Waiting List Policy Should a vacancy arise after 27th May 2016, all applications for admission to Year 8 that were initially refused, new applications and applications where new information has been provided will be treated equally and the published criteria applied. This waiting list will be in place until the 30th June 2017. Your son’s name will be automatically added to the list and the College will contact you in writing if your son gains a place in the College by this method. Please contact the College if you wish for
your son’s name to be removed from the list.
Applications and Admissions Year
Admissions No
Total Applications All Preferences
Total Admission
110
130
110
2013/14 2014/15
120
122
120
2015/16
130
156
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*Admitted through appeal.
Further Details For more information on all of the above please visit www.campbellcollege.co.uk. Or contact the School on: Tel: + 44 (0)28 9076 3076 Senior School: hmoffice@campbellcollege.co.uk
Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries 2016/17
Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries
Fees 2016/17
Years 10, 11 & 12
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ampbell College offers something unique - an environment that welcomes, challenges and inspires boys from 3-18. Our fees for Kindergarten, Junior, Senior and Boarding are itemised below. In addition, we can offer ‘wrap-around care’ facilities for our Kindergarten and Junior pupils with a Breakfast Club and an After-School Club on campus, the costs of which are listed below. Junior School
GBP £ Per Annum
Years 1-3
3,905
Years 4-7
4,190
Senior School
GBP £ Per Annum
Day boys (EU Citizens) Years 8-14
2,515
Day boys (non EU Citizens) Years 8-14
7,845
Scholarships based on the outcomes of internal examinations at the ends of Years 9, 10 and 11, will be awarded as follows: Award Top 15 students
£500 per annum for 1 year
Next 5 students
£250 per annum for 1 year
The qualifying students will be those who have the highest aggregate marks (variation from the mean) in 6 subjects. The subjects will consist of Mathematics, English, Science and a Foreign Language plus 2 other subjects excluding Art, Drama and Music.
Year 13 Scholarships based on the outcomes of results achieved at GCSE will be awarded as follows:
Boarding (EU Citizens) Years 8-14
12,955
Award
Boarding (non EU Citizens) Years 8-14
18,280
Students achieving £750 per annum for 2 years an “agreed” standard
Kindergarten/Wrap-Around Care
GBP £ Per Hour
Kindergarten
5.20
Breakfast Club (includes breakfast)
(Per Session) 2.50
After-School Club
5.20
Fee levels have been agreed on the basis of the current level of government grant funding. The Board of Governors reserve the right to amend the fees before 30 June 2016 should the level of grant decrease materially.
Scholarships The School is committed to encouraging and rewarding achievement.
Academic Scholarships The Board of Governors seeks to support applications to the College by offering scholarships for Years 8 and 9 for those boys who have achieved an agreed standard in either the AQE or GL assessments, and for Years 1014 to those whose performance in internal or external examinations has brought them academic success.
Years 8 & 9 Pupils who have completed either the AQE Ltd CEA or the PPTC (NI) GLA examinations prior to entering the College in Year 8 will receive a scholarship if they achieve the following standards in either of those examinations: Award Top 20%
£1,000 for both Years 8 & 9
Next 20%
£500 for both Years 8 & 9
Remaining pupils in “Top 10”
£500 per annum for 2 years
Next 5 students
£250 per annum for 2 years
The “agreed” standard is currently 35 or more points based on the outcome of pupil’s best 10 (or less) GCSE results. (A*=4, A=3, B=2, C=1) Students transferring from other schools may also qualify.
Year 14 The scholarships awarded in Year 13 will continue at that level in Year 14 if students meet expected standards in AS examinations at the end of Year 13. They must remain in the top 25 students based on the outcomes of AS examination results. Pupils who have not qualified for Year 13 scholarships will have the opportunity to qualify for a scholarship in Year 14 if they enter the “Top 15” students based on AS results. Scholarships as follows: Award Entering “Top 10”
£500 per annum for 1 year
Entering 11-15
£250 per annum for 1 year
Achievements will be measured by points achieved for results in the best 3 in AS Level examinations: points awarded (A=3, B=2, C=1) Where pupils have been unable to sit examinations, the Committee will review each individual case and may, upon review of past academic performance and commitment, award a scholarship.
Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries
Sports Scholarships
University Assistance
These scholarships will be awarded to Sixth Form students who excel in their chosen school sport.
Oxbridge
Qualification will be based on boys achieving representative honours (provincial minimum) or achieving an exceptional level of performance at provincial level (e.g. athletics schools’ championships) in a representative school sport. Consideration will also be taken as to the overall level of competition within the sport at provincial level. The awards will be £500 per annum and may be awarded for both Years 13 and 14 or for Year 14 only. All boys receiving such awards must continue to fully participate in the sport whilst at College. Boys transferring from other schools may also qualify.
Music Scholarships Minimum qualification will be by achievement of Grades as awarded by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music. Scholarships will be awarded as follows:
A grant of £1000 per annum will be made to all students who have attended the College from Year 8 and enter, either, university directly, or, after College. The grant will be for a maximum of 4 years and made following the successful completion of each academic year. Students who have entered the College after Year 8 will be entitled to a grant of £750 per annum for a period of up to 4 years and made following the successful completion of each academic year.
Other Universities The governors may, at their discretion, offer a grant to pupils who achieve an agreed academic standard, as set by the Governors, in their A Level examinations. The grant will be for a maximum of 4 years and made following the successful completion of each academic year at the University attended.
The Committee
Award Years 8 & 9
Minimum of Grade 4
£100
Year 10
Minimum of Grade 5
£100
Years 11 & 12
Minimum of Grade 6
£200
Years 13 &14
Minimum of Grade 7
£500
Boys must continue to participate fully in the College Orchestra or a similar commitment. Boys transferring from other schools may also qualify.
Vocational & Arts Scholarships Qualification will be by way of boys showing exceptional talent in their field of, for example, Design & Technology, Art or Drama. GCSE results should be at A* level and preferably supported by a top 3 place in the Northern Ireland GCSE examinations. In addition the pupil will have to show an interest in the subject beyond pure school activities. The award will be £500 for both Years 13 and 14.
Bursaries Discounts are available to those with more than two children at the College, members of the clergy or those in the armed forces. The Governors will consider bursarial assistance to those families who suffer severe financial hardship.
An Awards Committee consisting of 2 Governors, the Headmaster and the Bursar, will decide on the allocation of scholarships each year based on the evidence of achievement provided. A consistent level of achievement will be sought from year to year. The Board of Governors, at the first available Board Meeting, will ratify their decision. Pupils and parents will be advised thereafter. The scholarship may forfeited if a pupil fails to give the commitment expected, is subject to major disciplinary issues or fails to fulfil his obligations properly to represent the College. Decisions of the Committee/Board will be final and all awards are in the gift of the Board of Governors.
Further Details For further information please contact the Bursars Office on: + 44 (0)28 9076 3076
Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND Tel +44 (0)28 9076 3076 Web www.campbellcollege.co.uk
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Results 2015
Results
Record Results In 2015 Campbell College celebrated the best A Level and GCSE results in a decade - a superb achievement that is credit to the collective work of the pupils, staff and parents. However, as we continue the drive to deliver academic excellence it is important to ask the question “What is school for - producing boys with qualifications or producing boys who are educated?’ One of the biggest changes witnessed in education in the last 25 years is the increased use of measurement. Whether it is league tables, percentages, comparisons, national averages or otherwise there is an insatiable appetite to “measure what is measurable and make measurable what is not.” * Whilst these may be important in guiding when selecting schools, it is important to look behind the numbers. Every pupil is different. At Campbell College we aspire to educate our boys to become rounded individuals, men of character. To attain the best possible grades and achieve in all aspects of life within an environment that is supportive and caring. To follow are details of our ‘record breaking’ results of which we are immensely proud and other results which merit recognition. * Galileo Galilei
GCSE
A Level
High Flyers
Inspiring Individuals
Four of our pupils achieved the full house of 11A*’s at GCSE. These superb performances demonstrate that the highest achievements are possible from different starting points with the right guidance and support.
More Than A Score
Patrick Osborne 4 A*’s A star performer with 4 A*’s Patrick is a keen rugby player having been selected for the U16 Ulster Rugby Development Squad. He has also represented Ulster at Squash and having taken a year off is currently interviewing for Oxford to read Engineering in 2016. Subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics
Alistair Hunter: 3A*’s and 1 A This year for the first time it is possible to look at GCSE results and evaluate how the boys progressed based on their entry AQE/GL score in P7. As a reassurance to all, it is interesting to view that under performance at AQE/GL is by no means an indicator of a poor academic future. The three boys represented in this table would have fallen outside the admissions range of a number of competitor schools scoring below 100, but each delivered very strong GCSE results. These performances demonstrate the value this school adds to every pupil.and also highlight that education is a journey with different people progressing at different rates. For one of these boys Campbell was his second preference and as his father put it, “the 2 AQE marks by which he fell short were the best 2 marks he never got!” Pupil Name
Keen hockey player Alistair was at Campbell College since Kindergarten and is reading Engineering at Durham University. He was delighted with his A*s in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics and an A in Chemistry. “Campbell is about so much more that the academic side.” Subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics
Matthew McClurg: Tennis Scholarship Campbell College is about inspiring individuals to achieve their personal best whether it is in academia, sport or otherwise. Matthew McClurg has played tennis since he was 5 years old and has represented Ulster at U12, U14, U16 and U18 level.
AQE Score 2010
GCSE’S 2015
Ryan
98
1 A* and 7 A’s
Rory
97
1 A*, 8 A’s and 1 B
He has secured a Tennis Scholarship in America at Davenport University in Michigan.
Zach
96
2 A*’s, 5 A’s and 2 B’s
Subjects: Geography, History and PE.
Results
GCSE The School celebrated the best GCSE results in ten years. 92% of pupils entering GCSE’s achieved 5 A*-C grades, the highest figure the School has achieved in the last ten years. 87% achieved 5 A*- C including English and Mathematics - the highest since this measure was introduced five years ago.
GCSE Level Results 2015 Subject
Entries
Percentage of students achieving grade
Total
A*
A
B
C
D
E
<E
Art & Design
15
60.0
20.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Biology
73
8.2
21.9
27.4
24.7
13.7
2.7
1.4
Business Studies
46
0.0
17.4
28.3
23.9
23.9
4.3
2.2
Chemistry
66
13.6
30.3
33.3
12.1
7.6
3.0
0.0
Chinese
3
0.0
33.3
66.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Design and Technology
53
3.8
30.2
41.5
18.9
5.7
0.0
0.0
Drama
25
0.0
0.0
48.0
44.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
English Language
142
6.3
12.7
35.9
38.7
6.3
0.0
0.0
English Literature
122
9.0
9.8
34.4
33.6
9.8
2.5
0.8
IGCSE English
16
0.0
18.8
56.3
12.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
French
21
14.3
19.0
28.6
28.6
4.8
4.8
0.0
Further Mathematics
23
39.1
17.4
17.4
17.4
8.7
0.0
0.0
Geography
71
4.2
12.7
31.0
28.2
19.7
2.8
1.4
German
20
25.0
10.0
50.0
15.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
History
62
9.7
19.4
37.1
22.6
6.5
4.8
0.0
Hospitality & Catering
31
0.0
6.5
38.7
35.5
12.9
3.2
3.2
Information Technology
40
5.0
30.0
32.5
17.5
12.5
2.5
0.0
Leisure and Tourism
10
0.0
40.0
50.0
0.0
10.0
0.0
0.0
Mathematics
158
13.9
20.9
31.6
27.8
5.7
0.0
0.0
Motor Vehicle (MVRUS)
18
5.6
22.2
44.4
16.7
0.0
11.1
0.0
Music
7
14.3
0.0
57.1
28.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
Physical Education
54
7.4
24.1
38.9
24.1
1.9
3.7
0.0
Physics
75
12.0
29.3
41.3
14.7
2.7
0.0
0.0
Religious Studies SC
140
5.0
30.7
30.0
24.3
5.7
3.6
0.7
Science Double Award
58
3.4
41.4
44.8
6.9
3.4
0.0
0.0
Science Single Award
12
0.0
8.3
33.3
33.3
25.0
0.0
0.0
Spanish
100
3.0
10.0
26.0
52.0
9.0
0.0
0.0
92%
of pupils entering GCSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achieved 5 A*-C
Results
A Level The A Level results made it a double decade record for Campbell College in 2015 with the best results the school has witnessed for 10 years. 65% of students achieving 3 A*- C grades and 30% of all entries awarded A* or A grades - well above the UK average for boys.
A2 Level Results 2015 Subject
Entries
Percentage of students achieving grade
Total
A*
A
B
C
D
E
U
Art & Design
9
88.9
11.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Biology
22
4.5
18.2
36.4
22.7
13.6
4.5
0.0
Business Studies
20
0.0
5.0
35.0
25.0
35.0
0.0
0.0
Applied Business
8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
87.5
12.5
0.0
Chemistry
22
22.7
18.2
36.4
18.2
0.0
4.5
0.0
Chinese
8
0.0
25.0
75.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Drama
8
0.0
0.0
37.5
50.0
12.5
0.0
0.0
D&T Product Design
16
0.0
6.3
56.3
25.0
6.3
6.3
0.0
English Literature
11
18.2
9.1
18.2
27.3
9.1
18.2
0.0
French
7
0.0
42.9
28.6
14.3
14.3
0.0
0.0
Further Mathematics
7
57.1
0.0
28.6
14.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
Geography
23
0.0
13.0
26.1
47.8
0.0
13.0
0.0
German
4
50.0
50.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
History
31
0.0
12.9
45.2
32.3
6.5
3.2
0.0
Information Technology
11
0.0
9.1
18.2
27.3
18.2
9.1
18.2
Leisure Studies
7
14.3
14.3
14.3
28.6
28.6
0.0
0.0
Mathematics
49
14.3
30.6
24.5
16.3
4.1
6.1
4.1
Media Studies
4
0.0
0.0
25.0
75.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Music
3
0.0
0.0
0.0
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Physical Education
16
0.0
6.3
18.8
31.3
6.3
37.5
0.0
Physics
36
8.3
38.9
33.3
8.3
2.8
8.3
0.0
Politics
12
25.0
16.7
33.3
16.7
8.3
0.0
0.0
Religious Studies
4
0.0
50.0
0.0
25.0
25.0
0.0
0.0
Spanish
10
0.0
20.0
30.0
30.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
Subject
Entries
BTEC Hospitality
Percentage of students achieving grade
Total
Distinction*
Distinction
Merit
8
62.5
25.0
0.0
Pass 12.5
Results
Tertiary Education: The Next Step 98 pupils progressed to tertiary education in 2015 with 46% of these securing a place in a Russell Group institution. The continuing trend is the number of pupils choosing to pursue STEM subjects. STUDENTS ACCEPTED 2015
UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS ACCEPTED 2015
Aberdeen
1
Manchester
1
AEC Chiropractic
1
Manchester Metropolitan
3
Anglia Ruskin
1
Newcastle
2
Bangor
1
Northumbria
4
Bath
1
Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Belfast
22
Bedfordshire
1
Salford
2
Birmingham
1
Southampton
1
Brighton
1
Swansea
1
Bristol
3
Teeside
1
Buckinghamshire New University
1
Ulster University
11
Cambridge
1
University of Central Lancashire
1
De Montford
1
University College Birmingham
1
Dundee
2
University College London
2
Durham
2
University of the West of England
1
Exeter
2
University of East London
1
Glasgow
1
Warwick
2
Greenwhich
1
Wolverhampton
1
Imperial College
1
York
2
Kent
1
International
Leeds
1
Hong Kong
1
Leicester
1
Maastricht
1
Liverpool
1
Latvia University of Agriculture
1
Liverpool John Moores
1
Trinity College Dublin
1
Loughborough
4
USA
2
UNIVERSITY
* A ll universities in bold are Russell Group institutions
46%
of students going to university secured a place in a Russell Group institution
Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND Tel +44 (0)28 9076 3076 Web www.campbellcollege.co.uk
Boarding 2016/17
Boarding
Why Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland lies within the United Kingdom and so is part of the European Union. Study in Northern Ireland and you will benefit from the highest standards of education in a compact, tight-knit and family based society. The George Best Belfast City Airport is located five minutes away by taxi, and Belfast International Airport just 30 minutes. The College is easy to reach from the whole of the United Kingdom in just over one hour by aeroplane and it offers facilities comparable to the large English Public Schools, only at a fraction of the cost. The Lonely Planet Guide endorses Belfast as being “a city on the rise” and the United Nations recognises it as the second safest city in the world after Tokyo.
Why Boarding? Boarding allows students to develop more of their potential. With the availability of excellent facilities and constant access to staff, but without a daily commute, boarders can get more done; their days are longer and their weeks are broader. Boarding allows students to grow in confidence as they take responsibility for the decisions they make independently of their parents. They learn to be considerate and respectful of different opinions, as well as looking out for those who live around them. Friendships formed at boarding school are often life-long. What is more, relationships at home can benefit because the time together during the holidays is not taken for granted.
We offer boarding to boys from Year 8 to Year 14, and to girls in Years 13 and 14 respectively, who are enrolled within Strathearn School. There is flexibility on offer for weekend home visits from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. The Head & Assistant Head of Boarding live on site in accommodation with their families which enhances our close community feel. In addition, there are five members of staff on duty each week night (three house tutors and two boarding assistants). School House is split into two sections, relevant to the age of the boys within: Junior & Senior, but with three distinctive sections within the Senior area. In Junior House, boys are assigned to a dormitory within the main school building, with boys of their age, to foster friendships and to help with the transition into a boarding life-style. Senior boarding is located between premises within the main school building and a dedicated new build (2012). In the former, boys are allocated their own ‘bedsit’ with filtered internet access where they are expected to complete their prep and personal study. The House has a variety of large common rooms, a computer suite and access to music recital rooms. In addition, the school’s sports and drama facilities are available to boarders in the evenings where they have easy access to the full range of extra-curricular activities that run after school and in the evenings. As boys become older, they value more independence but nonetheless, appreciate the relationships they have built with the boarding staff, frequently having their supper with staff on duty in the lounge area.
We want Campbell College to be a ‘home from home’ for students, but we wish to develop the ‘triangular’ relationship between student, school and home.
In 2012, new boarding accommodation for boys and girls in Years 13 and Year 14 was opened. Each bedroom is equipped with a full en-suite bathroom and with electronic door locks, allowing a ‘hotel standard’ living experience, which surpasses most University accommodation. Included in the building are a games room, two TV lounges, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Girl Boarders
The Boarding Day
Campbell College extended a warm welcome to girl boarders from 2012.
8.00am - 8.25am Breakfast with School House staff in the College Dining Hall 8.40am Personal Tutor meetings. Senior School assembly Tuesday Middle School Wednesday House meetings Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm Day School 3.30pm - 5.00pm House competitions, College Clubs and Societies 5.00pm - 5.45pm Prep (1) Years 8-10 5.00pm - 6.00pm Prep (1) Years 11-14 5.45pm - 6.30pm Dinner in the College Dining Hall 6.45pm - 7.30pm Prep (2) Years 8-10 7.00pm - 8.15pm Prep (2) Years 11-14 7.30pm - 8.30pm Organised Activity: Years 8-10 8.30pm - 9.30pm Organised Activity: Years 11-14 8.30pm - 10.00pm School Gym available 9.30pm - 11.30pm Lights out - times depend on year group
We partner with Strathearn School which is our nearest girls school located within walking distance of our campus. The girls walk back to Campbell after completing their school day at Strathearn, and then they benefit from the richness of the Campbell boarding experience. They complete their prep, participate in meal times and have full access to the College’s facilities. For more information please visit http://strathearn.org.uk
Boarding Accommodation The boarding house at Campbell is called School House; it is led by the Head of Boarding, Mr Bert Robinson. He, in turn, leads a team of boarding staff who have a wealth of experience, with the welfare and academic success of the students at the heart of everything they do.
Boarding
Pastoral Care Fundamentally, we want all our boarders to be happy during their time with us. School House staff create an environment where supervision, care and guidance is carried out in a happy, disciplined, family atmosphere. We have guides which offer more information relating to our pastoral care, which are available on our website under the Boarding Pastoral Care section. We believe the pastoral care and support offered within School House to be exemplary. In addition there are boarding assistants who look after the everyday care of the students and the domestic affairs of the House. Each student also has access to a range of medical, pastoral and counselling services, as necessary. Quote from a Spanish parent: “My husband and I would like to thank all of the college´s staff for taking care of Manuel, you have helped him to feel as comfortable as at home. He has met new friends that he will hopefully keep for the rest of his life, he has matured as a person, all this would have been impossible without Campbell College’s staff. I want to thank you as you have always been available for everything we have needed at anytime”.
The Medical Centre The College Matron is on duty in the medical centre from 8.00am-4.30pm daily. Matron will make contact with parents if a student is ill and needs collecting from School. All boarding assistants are St John’s Ambulance first aid trained to oversee medical concerns in the evenings but we are also very fortunate to have the Ulster Hospital just a five minute drive away.
Boarding Activities The students and staff discuss a variety of activities and agree a weekly post-Prep programme which includes football, basketball, shopping trips and use of the swimming pool. The weekend opportunities may include shopping trips, attending sports matches, ten-pin bowling, ice skating, adventure golf or going to the cinema. Other trips might include laser games, a visit to the aquarium or local tourist attractions. Fundamentally it is expected that these choices will be student driven.
Guardianship/Visa Parents of international boarders must nominate a guardian. This is necessary to allow students to be hosted outside the College during those times when the Boarding Department is closed for holidays, during illness, when residency in a communal environment is not suitable, or for disciplinary reasons. The Guardianship form is available on our website or through the admissions department.
Many international students will also require a visa and we would recommend that you visit the visa and immigration service website www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa to check the regulations.
How to Apply: If you have any questions with regard to an application to board at Campbell College, please do not hesitate to contact the College by telephone, or at boarding@campbellcollege.co.uk Mr Bert Robinson, Head of Boarding, will oversee all applications and is happy to offer any interested families a Tour of the College and Boarding, when there will also be the opportunity to meet the Headmaster, Mr Robert Robinson.
Further Information We have comprehensive information on our website covering areas such as ‘International English’ and ‘Culture shock’, so please visit www.campbellcollege.co.uk and select the Boarding and International links. We would be delighted to help you arrange a visit so that you can come and experience all that Campbell has to offer. Therefore we would encourage you to make contact with our Head of Boarding, Mr Bert Robinson, boarding@campbellcollege.co.uk
Boarding
Campbell College, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2ND Tel +44 (0)28 9076 3076 Web www.campbellcollege.co.uk