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Annsborough Integrated
Primary School Prospectus
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Contents
Annsborough Integrated
Primary School
Aims & Mission Statement
General Information
Staff
Admissions
School Hours
Curriculum
Extra Curricular Activities
Pupil Assessment
Schools Community Relations
Programme
Special Needs
Pastoral Care in Annsborough
Integrated Primaty School
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Annsborough Integrated
Primary School
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
We hope that you will find this
prospectus helpful in learning
more about our school.
From the time it was
established in 1835
Annsborough Integrated
Primary School has provided
education for children from all
religious backgrounds. On 1st
September 1997 the school
officially changed its status from
maintained to controlled
integrated and as such aims to encourage children from all religious
communities to accept and respect each others traditions and religious
beliefs.
We recognise the importance of a good relationship between home and
school so that your child will be happy and gain maximum benefits from
his/her time at Annsborough.
As we are only permitted to admit 12 pupils each school year early
application is advisable so that you child enjoys the benefits our educational
opportunities have to offer.
Experienced and dedicated staff and the large, stimulating and lively
classrooms will ensure your child’s education gets a first class start.
Yours sincerely
Mrs L M Brown
Principal
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Aims and Mission Statement
Aims
• The policy of the school is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum
for the educational needs of the pupils relevant to the range of abilities
and backgrounds of those attending the school.
• Inherent in our policy is the desire that the needs be provided for in an
atmosphere which is happy, interesting and satisfying for children from
both traditions.
• The school hopes to encourage children from all religious communities
to accept each others traditions and religious beliefs.
• We hope to encourage strong and supportive links between school,
parents and the community
• Staff development is also encouraged to keep up to date with current
changes in education.
Mission Statement
The staff of Annsborough Integrated Primary School strive at all times to
create a safe, secure and stimulating environment where there is mutual
respect, where pupils are valued and where each child can achieve his/her
potential intellectually, socially and physically.
The dedicated teaching team aim to use the stimulating atmosphere to
instil a love of learning in each and every child.
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General Information
ANNSBOROUGH INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL
51 Ballylough Road, Castlewellan, Co Down BT31 9NN
t: 028 4377 8630 f: 028 4377 8630
e: [email protected] w: www.annsboroughips.ik.org.uk
PRINCIPAL: MRS L M BROWN B. Ed (Commendation)
CHAIRPERSON OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS: MRS A HIGGINS
VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF BOARD OF
GOVERNORS: MR S McMULLAN
Annsborough Integrated Primary school is controlled by the South Eastern
Education and Library Board.
The school is situated in the village of Annsborough approx. 1 mile from
Castlewellan.
Established in 1835 for the children of the millworkers, it occupies the
original building, the interior of which has been modernised to meet the
current demands in the changing face of education.
It remains one of the few completely integrated schools in the Province
having both Catholic and Protestant staff and pupils.
As such, it aims to encourage children from both religious communities to
accept and respect each other’s traditions and religious beliefs.
The school is comprised of three large classrooms each providing ample
space for all activities necessary to fulfil the needs of the curriculum.
In implementing the curriculum the staff aims to ensure that each child
reaches his/her full potential in each of the areas of study. Within the
classroom each teacher strives to establish a friendly and effective
relationship with the children, based on mutual respect
which results in a pleasant family like situation.
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The school enjoys the support and confidence of the local community with
meetings, concerts or other social functions receiving an encouraging
response from parents and friends.
Educational visits play a very important part in our curriculum. These
depend on the particular area of the curriculum that the children are
studying at the time. In the past they have included the Ulster American and
Cultra Folk Parks, Castleward, Castlewellan and Kilbroney Forest
Parks,Qouile Pondage Centre,Portaferry Aquarium and W5 at the Odyssey.
A visit to the theatre is arranged each year to the Waterfront Hall.A
residential visit is organised annually as part of our EMU programme.
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Staff
TEACHING STAFF
PERMANENT TEACHING STAFF
Mrs L Brown – P5/6/7
Miss H McAlister – P3/4
Mrs D McCabe – Rec/P1/2
PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF
Mrs V Edgar - Principal Release & Special Needs
CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS
Ms L Browne – P1/P2
Miss B King – Special Needs
ANCILLARY STAFF
Mrs C Cunningham – Secretary
Mrs P Kearney – Supervisory Assistant & Building Supervisor
Mrs A Smyth – Catering Staff
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Mrs A Higgins (Chairperson)
Mr S McMullan
Mrs L Brown
Miss H McAlister
Mrs C McAnulty
Mr P Branney
Mr K Magee
Mr J Benson
Mrs C Mc Kay
Mrs K Sloane
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(Vice- Chair)
Mrs D McCabe
Mrs H Carton
Mrs M Magee
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Admissions Criteria
P1 INTAKE
In the applications criteria below. the Board of Governors will strive to
achieve an equal balance among children from (a) the Protestant faith (b)
the Catholic faith and (c) those from other faiths and non-religious
backgrounds. In the event of under-subscription in any of the categories
referred to above the remaining places will be divided equally between the
other two categories.Should this process result in an odd number of places
the additional place will be allocated to the group which has the greater
number of applications.
1. Children who presently have a brother/sister, step-brother/step-sister
in attendance at the school.
2. Children whose parent/guardian is presently an employee of the school
3. Children whose parent/guardian/brother/sister is a former pupil of the
school
4. Children who are the eldest of their family
5. Children who are 4, but have not attained the lower limit of
compulsory school age
In the event of over-subscription, in any one of the above criteria the
following sub-criterion will be applied:
Children who live closest to the school as measured by the shortest
walking distance, by public road or footpath, will be given priority.
Applications for admissions to P1 after the beginning of the school year.
Criteria as above
P2 – P7 Intake
Criteria 1 to 4 and the sub-criterion listed above will be applied.
ADMISSIONS P2-P7
If your child joins school in any year other than P1 every effort will be
made to ensure they are made welcome and helped to settle in as soon as
possible.
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School Hours
CLASS
RECEPTION
PRIMARY 1 & 2
PRIMARY 3
PRIMARY 4 – 7
DAYS
Mon- Thurs
Mon - Fri
Mon/Wed/Fri
Tues & Thurs
Mon - Fri
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
TIME
– 12.00 noon
– 2.00 pm
– 2.00 pm
– 2.45 pm
– 2.45 pm
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Uniform may be purchased from John McKenny (Castlewellan)
Please ensure all items of uniform are clearly labelled.
BOYS
• Navy V-neck jumper embroidered with
school crest
• White polo-shirt embroidered with
school crest
• Grey trousers
• Grey, black or navy socks
• Black footwear
GIRLS
• Navy V-neck jumper or cardigan
embroidered with school crest
• White polo-shirt embroidered with
school crest
• Grey pinafore or skirt
• Grey/ black or navy tights
• Grey or white socks
• Black footwear
No high heels
No jewellery permitted except a watch and
small studs for pierced ears
SCHOOL TRACKSUITS
ALL P1 – P7 pupils may wear school
tracksuits on Fridays and when going on
school trips.
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Curriculum
Teaching staff at Annsborough Integrated Primary school strive to provide
both a broad and balanced curriculum which facilitates the all round
development of each child to their utmost ability (spiritually, emotionally,
morally, socially, culturally, intellectually and physically).
Staff meetings ensure progression, continuity and development of the
curriculum.
We have embraced the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum and teacher
planning reflects activity based learning that children require to develop as a
whole.
The curriculum will encompass the following areas:•
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Communication(Language& Literacy)
Using Mathematics
Using ICT
Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities
The Arts
Personal Development & Mutual understanding
Physical Education
The World Around Us
Religious Education
Primary 1 and 2 children have an inter-denominational Religion class.
From P3 to P7 the pupils receive denominational instructional where
they learn more about their own faiths. Catholic children are prepared
for the Sacraments of Penance, First Communion and Confirmation
which are received in primary school.
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Mission St
The staff of Annsborough Integrated Primary School str
environment where there is mutual respect, where pupi
potential intellectually, s
The dedicated teaching team aim to use the stimulating atm
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Statement
trive at all times to create a safe, secure and stimulating
pils are valued and where each child can achieve his/her
y, socially and physically.
tmosphere to instil a love of learning in each and every child.
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DISPLAYS
The teachers aim to
provide stimulating class
environments through
language rich displays and
colourful boards.
Children have areas to
display their work thus
building self esteem and
confidence in their
abilities.
PROMOTING PUPIL INDEPENDENCE
Independent pupil choice
is very much encouraged
through a range of
strategies. Amongst
these are the selfregistration boards and
choice boards for
activities and healthy
break awards.
POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND REWARDS SYSTEM
Children are encouraged to adopt a positive
attitude towards school life.
Each class operates a team system where
points are awarded and collected on charts
throughout the month. Individual and team
winners receive a prize at the end of each
month.
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Extra Curricular Activities
After School Club Activities will include the following
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Pupil Assessment
Assessment arrangements for the Northern Ireland curriculum are
prescribed by the Dept of Education for N I in the Education (Assessment
Arrangements) Foundation to Key Stage 3 Order Northern Ireland 2007.
It is the duty of the principal to make arrangements for assessment of each
pupil in each school year in accordance with the provisions of this order.
Pupils are currently assessed at the end of each Key Stage (P4 & P7)
in English (Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing) and
Mathematics (Number,Processes,Measure,Handling Data, Shape & Space)by
their class teacher.
Assessment units produced by CCEA are currently confirmed as Levels of
attainment up to a maximum of Level 5.
Results are processed by CCEA and form part of the Annual Report to
parents.
Parents of all pupils are invited to attend Parent Teacher interviews in the
autumn term to discuss pupil progress.
New INCAS assessments are being phased in throughout the school.
Teachers will also provide a written Annual Pupil Profile Report to parents
at the end of the summer term.
This will include information on the following:
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Communication(Language& Literacy)
Using Mathematics
Using ICT
Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities
The Arts
Personal Development & Mutual understanding
Physical Education
The World Around Us
Religious Education
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Schools Community Relations
Programme
Pupils are given opportunities to participate in educational visits during the
school year through our School Community Relations Programme linked
with another Integrated school. Three day trips per programme each year
are organised in addition to one 4 day residential for Key Stage 2.
Recent venues have included White Park Bay Youth Hostel,Ulster American
Folk Park, Ardnabannon Outdoor Pursuits Centre and Bridges Youth
Hostel.
Pupils also visit the theatre at Christmas to enjoy the Pantomime at the
Waterfront hall.
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Special Needs
When pupils with special Educational needs are identified they are allocated
individual learning programmes with specific targets which they work
towards achieving. Children may be withdrawn from class individually, in
pairs or in small groups for extra support.
Pupil progress is regularly monitored and reported to parents .Where
necessary advice and support is sought from the SEELB Education
Psychology Service.
AIMS OF SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY
The aims of the school policy reflect the philosophy, beliefs and values of
the whole school and outlines how it intends to contribute to the
emotional,social,moral,spiritual,aesthetic,physical/personal and educational
development of the child.
• To ensure the spiritual,physical,emotional,moral,social and academic
development of all children with special educational needs
• To encourage each child to develop to their full potential in skills of
basic communication, literacy and numeracy
• To ensure all pupils with SEN are identified and assessed as early as
possible
• To employ a range of appropriate strategies for teaching learning and
assessment
• To provide a caring environment in which these children can feel happy
and confident and enjoy learning
• To develop a good self-concept in all children with special needs,
enhancing self-confidence, self-esteem and self-image
• To ensure that children with special needs have access to a full, broad
and balanced curriculum and are offered equal opportunities to achieve
including access to religious education programme including Sacramental
preparation
• To ensure that they have access to a differentiated curriculum at a level
appropriate to their age, aptitude, ability and attainment
• To employ an appropriate range of resources in an effective way and
maintain an appropriate system of record keeping and evaluation to
monitor progress
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• To develop a good working relationship with parents governors and
other outside agencies to ensure adequate provision for children with
special education needs
• To encourage parents and persons with parental responsibility to
recognise the central role they play in the education of their children
and to foster a proper relationship between parents and school
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Pastoral Care in Annsborough
Integrated Primary School
The Pastoral care Policy of Annsborough Integrated Primary School
emphasises the responsibility of all staff, teaching and non-teaching, to
recognise the importance of a caring, supportive and safe environment for
children so that they can develop their talents and abilities to their full
potential with confidence and self-esteem.
In our policy a special emphasis is placed on personal safety. Through
different curricular activities children will learn about various types of
abuse, helping them to recognise unwelcome behaviour in others and
develop the confidence and skills needed to keep themselves safe.
All staff and volunteers have been subject to appropriate checks and have
adopted a Code of Practice for behaviour towards children.
The procedures on Child Protection are to protect all children and ensure
the care, welfare and safety of each child. Our Policy provides clear
guidance for everyone who works in this school- teachers,non-teaching
staff and volunteers. Any problem of child abuse will be investigated with
the full awareness that some forms of child abuse may constitute a criminal
offence.
Our pastoral care programme in Annsborough Integrated Primary School
permeates every aspect of the life of this school – academic, social, physical,
moral and religious. We strive to ensure that all members of our school
community feel valued and sustained as we grow together.
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