Secondary

Presently the Secondary Department consists of 23 teachers which includes full-time and part-time staff.

The Department consists of 12 classes;

  • Key Stage 3 - years 8, 9, 10 and 1 support class (K3)
  • Key Stage 4 - years 11 and 12 and 1 support class (K4)
  • There is also a class which specialises in supporting pupils who require an augmentative/ alternative communication system (KS).
  • Post 16 which is split into 3 groupings:-
    • PH for pupils working towards the completion of some GCSE’S, Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy, Key Skills in ICT, Clait, Entry Level ICT and Occupational Studies in Business Administration.
    • PJ and PD where pupils are working towards units for National Skills Profile and a variety of units in Creative Crafts.

All pupils in the Secondary Department follow the Revised Northern Ireland Curriculum with class work differentiated to meet individual levels and abilities.

We provide teachers who are subject specialists and currently pupils have the opportunity to learn a Modern Foreign Language in either French or Spanish.

Most pupils come directly from the Primary Department but increasingly pupils who have a statement of special educational need are seeking placements at various Key Stages and /or Post 16.

Parents and prospective pupils are very much encouraged to visit and meet staff prior to a final decision being taken on placement.

Secondary pupils receive therapy treatments which are assessed and decided upon by the relevant Heads of Therapy.

Many curricular/ extra curricular visits are organised as an integral part of the curriculum to enhance the pupils all-round life experiences.

Pupils are prepared for a wide range of public examinations according to their ability.

Overall our aim is to encourage pupils to be as independent as possible.