Curriculum
Key Stage 3, or Years 8, 9 and 10
All pupils have access to the legal requirements of the curriculum as determined by the N.I. Education Reform Order and the further developments of the Order.
In addition, we are proud to have been selected by CCEA as one of only 15 schools in Northern Ireland who will lead the development of the new Key Stage 3 curriculum. Such an accolade has been bestowed on school because of our continued contribution to, and development of, our curriculum and teaching methods.
Key Stage 4, or Years 11 and 12
All pupils study the compulsory subjects in this key stage, ie English, Mathematics and Science and choose other subjects from an extensive list and from within the terms of the Education Reform Order.
Sixth Form Studies
Currently 18 AS and A2 level study areas are available. Criteria are set to enable pupils to gain access to these courses.
Caring Arrangements for Pupils
The pupils are organised into year groups and form classes. Each year group is under the leadership of a Head of Year and each form class is under the leadership of a Form Teacher.
The Form Teacher carries out many roles, which can be summarised within one work – caring. The Form Teacher also becomes a support for the pupils. All Year 8 pupils follow an induction programme in order to help them settle into school.