Week 6

Friday 11th October 2024

Hi Everyone!

It was great to welcome so many parents/guardians of GCSE and A Level students into school on Monday evening for an overview of Study Preparation and Examination process.  Whilst we will do everything possible to prepare our students for their Examinations, it is great to know that our students are well supported at home and together, this partnership will ensure that they succeed in gaining the highest grades possible in their forthcoming exams. Thank you, parents/guardians for your support.

As we approach Halloween, a very effective presentation was given to Year 12 by PSNI on the impact of Fireworks – the legalities and what could happen if hit by a firework. The videos demonstrated were very powerful. 

On the football scene, Year 12 Rafferty team had a successful win against St Ciaran’s Ballygawley, whilst Year 8 drew with the same school; U-16 Girls lost to St Patrick’s Maghera, but demonstrated some great skills on the football pitch.  Congratulations as well to the Fr Rocks Senior Ladies who won the Tyrone Intermediate Cup last weekend -a great achievement!.

I have had great individual in-depth discussion about Exam Results and target setting with our Middle Leaders this week and look forward to more of the same in the next number of weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet with Leaders, and see how they, their departments, pastoral team, contribute to the ongoing success of our young people. Everyone plays an amazing part in our school.

The Careers Department are always extremely busy in school promoting universities, courses and future pathways for our students.   Year 11 visited the Eikon Centre and were very impressed with future opportunities.  Year 11 & 12 Business Students are also presented with great opportunities to explore the world of work and the operational aspects of different companies. Thanks to Lisa from Mc Donalds, for providing us with an insight into Customer services.

Commiserations to the Year 10 pupils who represented the College in the Gael Linn Quiz held yesterday.  Whilst the pupils performed to a high standard, it just wasn’t their day. 

GCSE Exams will occur within a few weeks, so students in Years 11 & 12 should be availing of After-School Revision classes in Maths, English & Science. Assessment week 1 will also occur for all Year groups, commencing on Monday.  Our staff want the best for you. Remember the Pupil Focus: “Work hard and amazing things will happen. Nothing will work unless you do.”  

Enjoy your weekend   

Isabel Russell