Week 7

Friday 18th October 2024

Hi Everyone

All pupils have worked extremely hard as this was Assessment Week.  Starting revision early is a key message for all students but especially the Exam Year Groups.  This is essential for success and especially for Years 11 & 12 who will have GCSE Modular Exams after the Halloween break. Whilst there is responsibility on students, we know that our staff will do everything possible to support all students prior to their exams.  Being in front of their teacher is the best resource any student could have, therefore attendance every day is crucial.

We welcomed our District Inspector this week to view the Specialist Provision for Learning Centre. This is in its 3rd year and great progress has been made thus far.  The DI was very impressed.

On Wednesday past, our PSNI liaison Officer gave a powerful presentation on the ‘Impact of Fireworks’. Similar to that of Year 12, emphasis was on the legal possession of fireworks, and dangers associated with getting hurt.  Please be careful and keep our community safe. 

Year 10 had an inspirational visit to the ‘Explore Engineering Expo’ organised via MEGA.  Great opportunity to see at first hand, STEM opportunities and particularly Engineering.  

Our Shared Education workshops continue to grow and this time, Year 11 & A Level English Literature students along with Cookstown High School, enjoyed watching ‘An Inspector Calls’ at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. Great opportunity to enhance their Stage production knowledge.

And that’s it for this week – not too many activities as it was Assessment Week.

Have a great weekend   

Isabel Russell