Saintfield High School Prospectus 2016

2016 PROSPECTUS

SAINTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

mission statement

“All

that can be expected from the most perfect institutions is that they should make it possible for individual excellence to develop itself, not that they should produce the perfect individual.�

Henri-Frederic Amiel

Welcome

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Pupil Achievements 2015

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Primary Aim of School

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School Code Of Behaviour

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Our Welcome To You

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Extra Curricular Activities

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Governors/Staffing

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Careers And Counselling

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Pastoral Care & ETI Summary

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Charging and Remissions Policy

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The Curriculum Organisation

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Drug Education/Child Protection

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Sport

10, 11

Admissions Criteria

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School Uniform

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Admissions

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What Saintfield High Means To Me

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Examination Results

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welcome WELCOME TO SAINTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in our school. Our school prospectus aims to provide you with an insight into the learning experiences at Saintfield High School and what it is like to be a member of our school community.

We are very proud of our pupils who make this school such a success. These successes are a result of three great strengths: 1 A strong school ethos built upon family values and principles; 2 The support and co-operation of parents; 3 A highly motivated and professional team of teaching and non-teaching staff.

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It was the combination of all 3 strengths which culminated in the eti Inspection Report awarding the school as being “Very Good” across all areas inspected (March 2012). The high standards of the School’s educational provision were further endorsed by the Sustained Schools Improvement Inspection report of May 2015.

Our school mission statement expresses our desire for every pupil to achieve their “individual excellence” and to that end our school has an excellent reputation for high academic standards, pastoral care and extra-curricular provision.

We trust you find our prospectus helpful, for further information visit our school website www.saintfieldhighschool.com or indeed read our eti inspection report which will give you an in-depth analysis of the high quality educational provision we offer all our pupils at Saintfield High.

V Watt Principal

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To develop a well ordered school community, in which staff and pupils work together with mutual respect in the pursuit of individual excellence for all pupils.

TO ACHIEVE THIS PRIMARY AIM, WE HAVE FIVE SUBSIDIARY AIMS.

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Aim 1

To promote the spiritual, moral, cultural and physical development of each pupil

Aim 2

To provide a broad balanced and relevant curriculum for each pupil

Aim 3

To establish a creative and secure educational partnership between the school, the home and the community

To foster a positive, caring environment and develop attitudes through which individuals may learn respect from others and become responsible members of society

Aim 5

To promote self-esteem, confidence and self-discipline among all pupils

the primary aim of the school

AIM

PRIMARY

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our welcome to you

HEAD GIRL Leaving Primary School, and the friends and teachers that you have known for seven years, can be a nerve-wracking experience.

I believed that there was only one school which would be the next step on my educational journey and that was Saintfield High School.

Whilst my decision to attend this school was straightforward, that did not make my first day any less daunting. I was as nervous as every other Year 8 pupil taking those first steps into secondary education.

But I needn’t have worried at all. With each day that passed in Year 8, I became more and more confident. That’s because Saintfield High School is a family orientated school. There is a real sense of community within these walls. We are praised for our achievements and supported in a way that ensures we excel. All the teachers and support staff have given me the confidence, the personal skills and the academic achievements I need to embrace my future beyond these safe walls. I have been extremely happy at Saintfield High School. Most importantly I am so proud of my school ~ I am so proud of my achievements. Saintfield High School will make you proud too.

JAS HOGG

HEAD BOY Back in Primary 7, the future was clear. That School with the consistently outstanding reviews, good reputation and excellent GCSE results was the School for me… Saintfield High School. I was a little nervous and anxious in Year 8 but I felt accepted and welcomed into a school community that was just perfect for me and my requirements.

Sport plays a huge part in my life and with Saintfield High School my skills accelerated dramatically, and I have represented my country and School across the United Kingdom and Ireland in athletics, most notably triathlons. Saintfield High School has nurtured my talents every step of the way. Recently, I was given the position of Head Boy and I am bursting with honour and pride at this appointment. It truly means so much to me to be an ambassador for my school. One of the many skills I have learnt along my educational journey here at Saintfield High School is the willingness to succeed and to reach my full potential. Without a doubt, I am certain that you won’t be disappointed at what this school community has to offer.

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MICHAEL BURGESS

Chairman Mr W J Dick Secretary Ms V Watt Vice-Chairman Mr S W Carlisle Mrs G Burgess • Mr E Downey • Mrs A Fraser • Mr L Fergus • Mrs J Gribbon • Mr J Megraw • Mr W Neill • Miss A Mullen

STAFF 2015 - 2016 STAFF 2015 - 2016 PRINCIPAL Ms V Watt, B Ed, M Ed, PG Dip G & C, PGCEd.Man

Vice-Principal Miss S-L Hynds, MA (Hons), MA, PGCE, MEd Mrs D Artt, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs H Birt, PGCE, B Mus Mr T Bolton, B Ed (Hons), Cert Ed Mr D Bolton, B Ed (Hons) Mrs R Bradley, BA (Hons), PGCE Mr M Carter, BSc (Hons), PGCE, PQH Mrs D Cheshire, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs S Convill, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs J Crowe, BSc, PGCE Mrs L Cullen, BA (Hons), PGCE Mrs A Dempsey, MSc, PGCE Mrs V Derby, B Ed (Hons), MEd

Mrs R Elliott, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Dip PD (SEN), CCET Mr M Elliott, BA (Hons), PGCE Miss L Henderson, B Ed (Hons) Mrs E Irwin, B Ed, DASE Mrs L Jackson, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MSc Mr C McCracken, BA (Hons), PGCE Miss J McWhirter, BEd (Hons) Miss A Mullen, B Ed Mr M Murphy, BSc, PGCE, MEd Mrs S Teague, BA (Hons) PGCE, DASE

Laboratory Technician Mrs L McClurg I.C.T. Technician Mrs M Espeso-Shaw Classroom Assistants Mrs D Burrell Mrs C French Mrs B Jones Mrs S McDowell Miss V Orr Mrs K Roy

Administration Mrs B Fletcher (part-time) Mrs K Maxwell Mrs C Payne Mrs S J Reid (part-time) Building Supervisor Ms I Leckey

governors and staffing

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2014 - 2017

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pastoral care

PARENT/CARERS ~ OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU

Teaching and non-teaching staff of Saintfield High School consider ourselves to be partners with you, the parents/carers in your child’s education. We believe that a pupil’s education is enhanced when parents and teachers share common objectives.

PASTORAL ORGANISATION

On enrolment at Saintfield High School all pupils are allocated to a tutor group, the maximum size of which rarely exceeds twenty-six pupils.

In Saintfield High School we believe that pupils learn best when they are in a happy and caring environment where they are respected as individuals.

The team of staff who provide overall pastoral care and who monitor attendance and academic progress include:

The Form Tutor

Each tutor has specific responsibility for pupils in his/her class group and is the main point of contact for parents. Form Tutors monitor academic progress and exercise pastoral care of the boys and girls in their form class. If pupils have any concerns they may talk to their Form Tutor. Form Tutors are supported by our school Counselling Team.

The Head of Senior School and The Head of Junior School

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The Head of Senior School , Years 11 – 12, is Mrs Bradley, with Mrs Derby as Head of Junior School, Years 8 – 10. Both teachers share the responsibilities as Head of Pastoral Care

and have special responsibilities for all the classes within their Year groups. They liaise with the Form Tutors, parents and external agencies, Vice-Principal and Principal in all matters pertaining to Pastoral Care.

The Vice-Principal

Miss S-L Hynds is our Vice-Principal. Within her role, Miss Hynds provides support to all members of staff in implementing the School’s curriculum and assessment.

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Mrs Elliott is our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. Mrs Elliott ensures those pupils on the SEN register receive the requirements of their statutory school educational plan.

Special Needs Programme

The progress of all pupils is monitored throughout the year through a process of formal testing, assessment, reviews and reports. Our aim is to ensure that prompt intervention strategies are put in place when deemed necessary.

Specialists in English, Science and Mathematics are involved in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. Our aim is to maximize the learning opportunities of all our pupils.

Those pupils identified as having a Special Education Need will benefit from Individual Education Plans drawn up according to the recommendations of their Statement of Need. The School follows the requirements of the SEN Code of Practice.

A summary...

Very Good

Quality of Education

Very Good

d by pupils

ve Overall standards achie

Very Good

Provision for Learning

Very Good

English Quality of Provision in

Very Good

Mathematics Quality of Provision in Modern Languages Quality of Provision in Quality of Lessons

Very Good Good - Outstanding

pils between staff and pu Working relationships Provision for SEN nce Quality of Care, Guida

and Support

y Stage 3 Curriculum Provision Ke y Stage 4 Curriculum Provision Ke ation (CEIAG) Quality of Careers Educ and Management Quality of Leadership Children Quality of Safeguarding

eti inspection reports

rch 2012 a M T R O P E R N IO T C E P INS

Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good

for a full report visit http://www.etini.gov.uk/index/inspection-reports.htm

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the curriculum organisation

KEY STAGE 3 ~ JUNIOR SCHOOL For the first 3 years (Years 8 – 10) pupils follow the programmes of study as set out in the Education (NI) Order 2006. Pupils will study the following subjects: Art & Design

ICT

Physical Education

English with Media

Learning for Life & Work

Religious Education

Geography

French

Science

History

Music

Technology & Design

Home Economics

Mathematics

KEY STAGE 4 ~ SENIOR SCHOOL For the Senior School years (Years 11 and 12) pupils, having selected in Year 10 the subjects they wish to persue, follow GCSE/BTEC programmes of study in up to 8 subjects. Pupils can choose from a menu of 29 subjects: Agriculture & Land Use (CCEA)

Further Mathematics (CCEA)

Art & Design (CCEA)

Motor Vehicle & Road User Studies (CCEA)

Business Studies (CCEA)

Occupational Studies: (CCEA) Construction Engineering & Engineering Services Environment & Society

English Language (CCEA) English Literature (CCEA) French (AQA) Geography (AQA) Health & Social Care (CCEA) History (AQA) Home Economics (CCEA) Information & Communication Technology (CCEA) Journalism (CCEA) Learning for Life & Work (CCEA)

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Mathematics (CCEA)

Performing Arts (AQA) Physical Education (CCEA) Prince’s Trust Religious Studies (CCEA) Science (AQA) Additional Science (AQA) BTEC Science (Edexcel) Sociology (AQA) Technology & Design (CCEA)

• Art • Business Studies • English with Media Education • Geography • Health & Social Care • History • Home Economics • Information Communications Technology • Learning For Life And Work • Mathematics • Modern Languages • Motor Vehicle & Road Users Studies • Music And Performing Arts • Occupational Studies • Personal Development • Physical Education • Religious Education • Science (including Agriculture & Land Use) • Technology & Design

HOME STUDY Parents are encouraged to ensure that each week day evening one to two hours are spent on uninterrupted study. This will cover not just homework but also extra studies, research work, and much needed revision. This is a necessity if work completed in class is to be adequately reinforced and developed. Pupils are provided with a homework diary and a homework timetable is produced for each class to ensure a relatively uniform distribution of homework throughout the week. Parents should ensure that pupils are given privacy, quietness and reasonable facilities for study. Written homework should frequently be signed by parents.

Where in parents’ opinion a homework is too long or difficult for a pupil to finish, a consultation with the subject teacher or Form Tutor is encouraged.

the curriculum organisation

DEPARTMENTS

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sport

SCHOOL’S SPORTING AIMS The interaction of individuals and groups through Physical Education and Games.

1 To encourage each child to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

2 To help them acquire new sporting skills.

3 To prepare them for positive, lifelong leisure and recreational activities.

4 To encourage the pupil to be critical and inventive and to develop as a person.

5 To create an appreciation of cultural heritage.

We aim to make pupils proficient competitors in the major sports while giving them a knowledge and understanding of as many sports as resources through a wide and varied Physical Education Curriculum.

SPORTS AVAILABLE Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross Country Running

Dance/Aerobics Golf Gymnastics Hockey Netball

Rugby Soccer Swimming Volleyball

SPORTS FACILITIES Sports Hall Soccer Pitch 5-a-side Pitch and Training Areas School Gym with Fitness Equipment Use of Cricket Pitch Use of Council Hockey Ground

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Hire Facilities at: Ards Leisure Centre Comber Leisure Centre La Mon Hotel & Country Club

The School’s Sports playing fields have been upgraded to include a new pavilion with changing rooms and outdoor fitness area. We are delighted that the Department of Education has granted the school a Sports Hall under the School’s Enhancement Scheme. Completion and handover took place in October 2015. We are delighted with this new Sports Facility.

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school uniform

GIRLS

BLAZER: A black blazer with school badge SKIRT: Grey - length NOT shorter than midway between end of blazer and knee SHIRT: White with Junior or Senior School tie JUMPER: Official School ‘V’ neck jumper (compulsory November - February inc)

SHOES: Plain black low heeled, soft soled school shoes (no fashion shoes, trainers or pumps)

TIGHTS: Black tights OUTWEAR: Official School outdoor coat and Official School scarf BAG: Plain black with reflector markings

SUMMER TERM

In the summer term a short sleeved white blouse can be worn.

BOYS

BLAZER: A black blazer with school badge TROUSERS: Black SHIRT: White with Junior or Senior School tie JUMPER: Official School ‘V’ neck jumper

(compulsory November - February inc)

SOCKS: Grey or black SHOES: Plain black, soft soled school shoes

(not gym shoes or boots)

OUTWEAR: Official School outdoor coat and Official School scarf BAG: Plain black with reflector markings

SUMMER TERM

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In the summer term a short sleeved white shirt can be worn with tie

school uniform

GIRLS PE

SKORT: Black games skort TOP: Maroon polo shirt SWEAT-TOP: Grey with school badge SHORTS: Black stretch shorts SOCKS: Maroon long sports sock with 3 black bands COAT: Black outdoor coat with school badge TROUSERS: Black tracksuit bottoms GYM SHOES: White with non-marking sole.

Shin pads and gum shield are recommended.

For both Boys and Girls a CONVENTIONAL hairstyle is considered to be part of the uniform requirement.

Jewellery is kept to a minimum for reasons of safety, distraction and loss of property: • One small plain gold/silver stud ear-ring is allowed in the lobe of each ear – rings/hoops are not permitted.

• One small ring and watch allowed.

• Only badges associated with school to be worn in school.

• No chewing gum, peanuts or nut products are permitted within school premises.

• No make-up or nail varnish IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ARTICLES ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH PUPIL’S NAME IN INDELIBLE INK

BOYS PE

SHORTS: Black two tone soccer short TOP: Maroon rugby shirt with white collar SWEAT-TOP: Grey with school badge SOCKS: Maroon long sports sock with 3 black bands COAT: Black outdoor coat with school badge TROUSERS: Black tracksuit bottoms GYM SHOES: White with non-marking sole.

Football boots Shin pads and gum shield are recommended

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examination results 14

The importance of examinations for entry to higher/further education and employment cannot be overlooked. Our teaching organisation encourages pupils to sit external examinations. Results in these examinations have been of a consistently high standard over many years. It is school policy that all pupils attempt the fullest range of subjects possible at GCSE level - plus other non-GCSE options. On average each pupil attempts eight GCSE examinations.

GCSE EXAMINATION RESULTS 2014-2015

74 pupils were entered for GCSE examinations. 28 GCSE or the equivalent subjects were offered.

• 68% gained A* - C in 5 or more subjects • 54% gained A* - C in 5 or more subjects including English and Mathematics • 54% gained A* - C in 7 or more subjects • 48% gained A* - C in 7 or more subjects including English and Mathematics • 96% gained A* - E • 99% gained A* - G

SAINTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Training / Apprenticeship (10)

THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC 1 Pupil Grade 5 Saxophone 1 Pupil Grade 5 Clarinet

FE College (31) A Levels Grammar School (24)

MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Employed (4)

1 Pupil Grade 4 Acoustic Guitar

A Levels NonGrammar School (5)

“We were delighted with the achievements of our Year 12 students. As well as their academic achievements every pupil left in 2015 having developed a wide range of skills in sport, music, hobbies plus personal and social skills”.

pupil achievements 2015

DESTINATION OF THE 74 YEAR 12 PUPILS ( JUNE 2015)

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school code of behaviour

THESE ARE IN PLACE TO HELP THE SCHOOL TO RUN SMOOTHLY AND TO PROTECT BOTH PEOPLE AND PROPERTY DO 1. Be polite and mannerly to all staff and pupils.

2. Wear full school uniform to the required standards.

3. Be punctual to school (8.25am) and to all classes.

4. Carry a black schoolbag - containing all that is needed in preparation for each class.

Good behaviour is expected from each pupil in the school, indeed unless good behaviour is present effective teaching and learning cannot take place.

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Society rightly expects that a school sends out its pupils with high standards of behaviour.

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The three most important spheres of influence on behaviour are home, church and school. Each needs to play a full part in the education process.

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In this school we seek to encourage the development of self discipline with mutual respect for others. Abundant opportunities are provided for children to be engaged in worthwhile activities where such development may readily take place.

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When behaviour in school is unacceptable there is a need for sanction and punishment. These include, in ascending order of seriousness:

5. Ensure your behaviour allows others around you to learn.

6. Use appropriate language within the school premises.

7. Respect the school environment, its accommodation, equipment and resources.

The following rules will automatically attract discipline and sanctions

DO NOT 1. Leave grounds anytime between 8.25am and 2.40pm without permission from School.

2. Damage school or other pupil’s property.

3. Bring mobile phones into school ~ if essential, leave with school secretary.

4. Bring chewing gum into school.

5. Bully anyone in any way.

6. Engage in disruptive, threatening, abusive or offensive behaviour.

7. Bring in products containing nuts.

The above was drawn up in consultation with staff and pupil representatives of Student Voice.

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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

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(a) Sanctions within the classroom. (b) Sanctions within the school. (c) Sanctions beyond the school - suspension and expulsion following communication with Board Officers and Chairman of Board of Governors.

Parents should note that they will be informed in advance when pupils are detained and that entitlement to free transport does not itself exempt a pupil from detention.

The school policy on Promoting Positive Behaviour is circulated to all parents of Year 8 pupils each June and reviewed annually.

REPORTS

Progress of all pupils is monitored throughout the year by continuous assessment and by examinations in the Summer Term. Those taking external examinations are given a trial examination also in the Spring Term of Year 11 and Year 12. Reports are issued twice a year. Parents should feel free to enquire about their children’s progress at any time and likewise the school will bring to parents’ attention any problems needing their assistance either by letter or Home School Links meeting. There is a separate Parents’ Consultation Meeting for each year group annually and parents/carers are strongly encouraged to attend.

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extra curricular activities

Not everything that happens in a school can be measured by examination results. Personal and social skills, motivation, loyalty, idealism and spiritual qualities, more important to many, and largely immeasurable in examinations, are developed in this school through our curricular and extra curricular activities.

CHARITIES

At Saintfield High School we believe that we have a responsibility to engage in activities which will raise money to enhance or assist in the lifestyles of others.

We support a wide range of charities through a varied range of activities.

There is a wide range of clubs, societies and extra curricular activities in Saintfield: GCSE Revision classes, coursework and portfolio clinics in all subjects, together with Choir, Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Dance, Scripture Union, Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Badminton, Football, Craft/Sewing/Baking, Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award, Showjumping League, Fishing, Fantasy Football

CHARITY FUNDRAISING

September 2014 – June 2015

SEP 14

Macmillan (coffee morning)

NOV 14

Poppy Appeal

160.00

NOV 14

Remembrance Service - Poppies

450.00

NOV 14

Children in Need Appeal

617.00

DEC 14

FAME - piggy banks

10.00

DEC 14

Non-uniform money

262.50

JAN 15

Read-It - Praxis Care

1266.40

MAR 15

Kindfund (Charity Ball)

478.00

MAR 15

Action Cancer (Easter basket)

124.08

APR 15

Action MS (incl 50 cheque to Action MS)

JUN 15

YPI competition - award to Mourne Mountain Rescue

JUN 15

Colour Run (PTA fundraising)

JUN 15

FAME - piggy banks

82.45

1820.00 500.00 19.56

TOTAL

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3,000.00

£8789.99

Parent/carers and our local community are always extremely generous in support of our fundraising appeals.

In Saintfield High School we firmly believe that every child has the right to learn and every teacher also has the right to teach in an atmosphere free from fear and intimidation. We do not tolerate any form of bullying.

If a teacher witnesses a bullying incident or has a bullying incident reported to them, they will immediately investigate by speaking to the parties involved. Each case will be followed up to support/prevent a recurrence of the problem. It is the bullying behaviour we disapprove of … not the pupil(s).

The lines of communication are illustrated on the following diagram:

PRINCIPAL Ms Watt

VICE-PRINCIPAL Miss Hynds

CAREERS EDUCATION CEIAG

Routine careers advice is offered to all pupils in Years 11 and 12 with the emphasis being on helping them to make their own decisions in life.

The Careers Officer from the Department for Employment and Learning visits the school weekly to give any practical help necessary. Careers talks and visits are provided for school leavers.

Pupils in Year 11 spend a week in the Summer Term on a Work Experience opportunity.

MRS DERBY

Head of Junior School & Pastoral Care

MRS IRWIN

School Counsellor & Designated Teacher

careers and counselling

A WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ISSUES PERTAINING TO BULLYING BEHAVIOUR

MRS BRADLEY

Head of Senior School & Pastoral Care

FORM TUTOR

Current careers education is enhanced by the addition of interviews from the Department for Employment and Learning.

Year 12 pupils experience simulated interviews which provide invaluable experience of the real thing. Year 10 pupils begin the process of personal career planning through the Learning for Life and Work programme which is continued into Year 11 through timetabled careers periods and the ‘Employability’ programme of study.

TEACHER

Parents and pupil(s) are the central focus of our lines of communication.

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charging and remissions policy

CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY

The Education Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 retains a general commitment to the concept of free education for all pupils throughout the period of compulsory schooling. However the Board of Governors seek an annual voluntary contribution of £30 per family to a School fund designed to support a wide variety of extra curricular activities for pupils in years 8-12.

All teaching of subjects prescribed in the Northern Ireland Curriculum is given free of charge to parents, as are all entries for public examinations offered by the School and taken by pupils for the first time. Parental requests for the re-marking of External Examinations will be charged for in full.

Individual tuition in a musical instrument is at a nominal fee of £200 tuition and £45 instrument hire per annum subject to review. The instrument hire is free to pupils whose parents are receiving Income Support. No charges are made for transport of pupils representing the School, for example in team games, inter school quizzes, community service or musical events.

However, charges are made where parents indicate in advance a wish to own a finished product, for ingredients, materials and/or components used within practical areas of the curriculum like Home Economics or Technology and Design. Similarly, where parents have agreed to their child’s participation in a residential trip which takes place mainly outside School hours, charges are made to cover the costs involved.

Optional activities organised by the School which require charges to be made, require the written consent of parents before their children are permitted to participate in them.

Fuller details of the School’s policy on Charging and Remissions may be had from the Secretary to the Board of Governors.

All documentation related to the delivery and management of the School curriculum plus South Eastern Board information and departmental circulars are accessible in the School Office subject to an appointment being made through the school office.

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Within the curriculum of Saintfield High School drug education is organised through the “Children Personal, Social and are influenced Health Education Programme (PD) by their peers, their of the school and parents, youth culture, augmented by the the media and others - but subject programmes education, in particular through of study. Appropriate the schools, has a key role to play external speakers in ensuring that young people are invited to expand on relevant know the risks of drug taking topics throughout and have the knowledge the year. and skills to resist”. (Drug The PD Programme takes into account the age and perceived level of maturity of the pupils in each year group.

Prevention and Schools: DFE 1994)

HOW A PARENT CAN MAKE THEIR CONCERNS KNOWN TO THE SCHOOL I have a concern about my/a child’s safety I can talk to the class/form tutor If I am still concerned, I can talk to the Designated Teacher for child protection Mrs Irwin - School Counsellor/Miss Hynds - VP If I am still concerned, I can talk to the Principal - Ms Watt If I am still concerned, I can talk/write to the Chairman of the Board of Governors

SAINTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S CHILD PROTECTION ARRANGEMENTS

(a) If any parents have concerns about the safety of their (or another) child they can inform:

(i) Ms Watt, the Principal, or

(ii) Mrs Irwin, the School Counsellor, who is the Designated

Teacher responsible for co-ordinating action on Child

Protection Arrangements, or

(iii) Miss Hynds, the Vice-Principal, in the absence of Mrs Irwin. (b) Reporting back on the progress and outcome of a complaint will be by the Designated Teacher approached. (c) Other avenues open to parents to pursue their complaint if they remain dissatisfied with the outcome is first to refer the matter to the Principal if she has not as yet been involved, or second to refer the matter to the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. A flow-chart of the process is included for your information.

At any time, I can talk to Social Services or the Police LOCAL CARE Unit

The details contained in this Prospectus are correct at December 2015, but should any subsequent changes take place, these will be published in the Board of Governors’ Annual Report and records of the changes will be available from the School Office.

drug education/child protection

DRUG EDUCATION POLICY

Term dates and holidays for 2016 - 2017 will be known in May 2016.

Details of these dates are issued to pupils in September 2016.

Please take time to visit our school website on: www.saintfieldhighschool.com https://twitter.com/SaintfieldHigh

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admissions criteria

TRANSFER PROCEDURE 2016

Admissions will be determined by a designated sub-committee of the Board of Governors, which shall include the Principal. The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or verify information on the Transfer Form.

You will be required to present verification documents AFTER your child has been offered a place at the School. Original documents are required and not facsimiles or photocopies. The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide verifying documents according to the required deadline may result in either the withdrawal of a place or the inability of a School to offer a place.

In the event of the School being over-subscribed pupils will be admitted according to the following criteria, applied in the order set down: 1

Children who have a child of the family* currently enrolled at the school.

Applicants should record on the Transfer Form the name of the child and date of enrolment at the school.

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Children who have had a child of the family* who attended the school.

Applicants should record on the Transfer Form the name of the child and date he/she left Saintfield High School.

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Children who are the eldest child(ren) of the family* or the first child of the family to transfer to a non-selective school (verification required) and who attend a traditional contributory primary school (see list of feeder schools below).

Academy, Saintfield Glasswater

Alexander Dickson Killinchy

Andrews Memorial Killyleagh Ballynahinch Knockbreda

Cairnshill Millennium Integrated Carr Moneyrea

Carrickmannon St Mary’s, Comber

Carryduff St Mary’s, Saintfield

Cedar Integrated Spa Comber Derryboy

4 Children who attend a feeder/named primary school (see list of schools above) and who list Saintfield High School as their first preference postprimary school on the Transfer Form.

5 All other children.

If following the application of the above criteria in order there comes a point where there are more children who meet a particular criterion than there are spaces available, priority will be given to children: a) Who list Saintfield High School as their first preference post-primary school then; b) For whom Saintfield High School is the nearest suitable school as measured by the Ordnance Survey web distance measurement tool. *Child of the family as defined in DE Circular 2015/25 The Procedure for Transfer from Primary to Post Primary Education, Annex 2, Paragraphs 3-5.

When considering which children should be selected for admission, the Board of Governors will only take into account information which is detailed on or attached to the Transfer Form. Parents should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the school’s admissions criteria is stated on the Transfer Form or attached to it.

YEAR 8 WAITING LIST

Applicants who did not gain a place in Saintfield High School as part of the transfer procedure will automatically be placed in rank order upon the school’s admissions waiting list after 23 May 2016.

Should a place become available after 1 September 2016, priority will be given to those applicants who have named Saintfield High School as their first preference non-selective school. In the event of a place becoming available the School will contact the applicant’s parent/ carer to arrange an interview with the Principal or Vice-Principal. New applications for Year 8 will be added to the waiting list in rank order after applying the admissions criteria.

At the end of Year 8 the school will contact all applicants’ parents/carers on the waiting list to determine whether they wish to remain on the waiting list. Those applicants wishing to remain on the waiting list will be dealt with according to the criteria listed in Admission to Saintfield High School other than at the Customary Transfer Stage (see School’s website: www.saintfieldhighschool.com).

Year

Admission

Enrolment

2012

68

373

2013

68

368

2014

68

367

2015

68

368

Year

Applications Received

Pupils Admitted

September 2012:

88 applications

68 pupils admitted

September 2013:

76 applications

68 pupils admitted

September 2014:

97 applications

68 pupils admitted

September 2015:

84 applications

68 pupils admitted

Year

Saintfield High School Percentage

Northern Ireland Average Percentage

2011-12

94.20%

91.40%

2012-13

94.10%

91.30%

2013-14

94.70%

92.00%

2014-15

95.00%

Not Available

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what saintfield high means to me

“Saintfield High School is a great school.

All the teachers are very friendly and the food in the canteen is delicious.”

Oliver Rickey 9AT

Jodie Moore 9SC

“The classrooms are so big at Saintfield High School.

This means we can do drama, group work and lots of fun activities.”

“There are lots of afterschool clubs at Saintfield High School. I have joined the hockey club and have great fun each week.”

Sophie Thompson 9SC

“I really like Saintfield High School because there are lots of new subjects to try and all the teachers are really nice.”

Daniel Gibson 9IR

Jessica Dunlop 9SC

“Everyone is so friendly in this school.

People look out for each other and are so kind and thoughtful.”

Ethan Hanna 9AT

Joshua Reid 9AT

“The teachers are all very friendly here, they really care about us.”

Lois Love 9SC

“I was a little scared before I came, but everyone has made me feel so welcome – I am just fine now.”

Nikita Kirk 9AT

“I love the food in the school canteen, it is also a place where you can meet and chat with your friends.”

“Saintfield High School is such a super school and I am delighted to be a part of it.”

Rachel Gourley 9AT

“I like Science because you get to do experiments.”

Jonathan Watson 9IR

Ben Stephens 9AT

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“Saintfield High School is a wonderful school. I have made a lot of new friends and they are all talented in their own way.”

“In Technology we make really exciting and cool things, I love the chance to use the machines.”

“I love Saintfield High School because the teachers make you feel very welcome and it opens the door to different opportunities.”

“I like Saintfield High School because it has a really good library. There are lots of computers to use and lots of books to read.”

Catherine Rossiter 9AT

“The older boys and girls here are really nice and they try to help you if they can.”

Sarah Cushley 9IR

Samuel Cleland 9SC

“I have found Saintfield High School very welcoming, I have made lots of new friends here.”

Matthew Moore 9AT

“This school is really friendly and welcoming.”

Rebecca Anderson 9IR

“All the teachers are really friendly and you can go to them with a problem.”

George Millar 9IR

“I have been made to feel so welcome in this school.

It is like my second home.”

Erin Sethuraman 9AT

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