OUR LADY AND ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, KNOCK
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2010 - 2011
A copy of this report may be obtained free of charge by contacting the College or from www.knock.co.uk
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Dear Parents
I enclose the Annual Report of the Board of Governors to parents for the academic year 2010-2011. It
contains some essential information about the Board’s involvement in the life of the College over the last
academic year.
The report chronicles the work of the College and in many ways reflects the leadership and management of
the Board of Governors, the Principal and the teaching and support staff who are entrusted with the care
and education of our students. As Principal of the College I have always been continually encouraged by the
professional approach of staff and the vibrancy of the student body. This is reflected in the wide range of
activities and opportunities that are on offer to students through the commitment of the staff.
In June 2011 Mrs Rosemary Caulfield retired after 36 years of dedicated teaching service in the Modern
Languages department and the College community wish her every happiness in the future. We welcomed
eight new members of staff to the College: Mrs Patricia O’Hanlon (English and Drama), Ms Elena McAuley
(English and Drama), Mrs Caroline Morgan (Home Economics), Philippe Fretigny (French Assistant), Sian
Evans (Science Technician), Martin Soutar (Technology and Design Technician) and Elaine Bates and Siobhan
Swan as Classroom Assistants.
The College celebrated its 25th Anniversary during the period of this report and we celebrated our
achievements of the past quarter of a century with a series of events including a gala evening of music and
song in the Ulster Hall on 1st March 2011.
Undoubtedly, the high point of the past year was taking possession of the new £25m new school building on
31 March 2011. After many years of lobbying and planning, construction of the accommodation first
commenced in May 2009. Nearly two years later we are delighted to have transferred from the old building
and 32 mobile classrooms into our new state-of-the-art premises. We are indebted to the Trustees, Board of
Governors and the Department of Education for their work and commitment to secure such excellent
facilities for our young people and staff.
This report summarises the results of important examinations and the academic progress of our students.
Other sections of the document give you an insight into some of the main events and opportunities afforded
to our student body over the past school year. It cannot fully reflect the wide range of activities and student
successes.
We keep parents, past students and friends of the College informed of activities and successes through the
pages of our newsletter, Communiqué, by regular updates on our website and our e-magazines. As a school
committed to, and recently accredited with, Investors in People, it is always helpful to reflect back on what
was a very successful year and to use its content to plan for future events.
I hope you find the report’s contents informative and interesting.
Yours sincerely
Dermot G Mullan
Correspondent to the Board of Governors
Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock
120 Gilnahirk Road
Belfast
BT5 7DQ
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FOR THE COLLEGE YEAR 2010 - 2011
1.
INTRODUCTION
The College’s Mission Statement indicates that, “Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock cares for
young people in a way that encourages them to develop to their full potential within a supportive
Christian community. We seek to prepare our students to play an active and responsible role in society
and to use their talents for the service of others”.
This Mission Statement guides us in the task of enabling our students to realise their full potential. It
stresses the importance of relationships. Students are to be cared for and their talents developed in a
harmonious manner. They are to be encouraged to use these talents for the benefit of others.
Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock aims to:
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develop the “whole person” as a follower of Christ;
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promote the philosophy and values of Catholic Education;
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develop positive attitudes in an atmosphere of co-operation, justice and mutual respect;
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prepare young people to be confident and creative contributors to society;
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enable students to realise their full academic potential and to develop all their gifts
and talents;
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prepare students for adulthood by enabling them to acquire the relevant knowledge
and skills;
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engage positively with the local and wider community.
Our aim therefore is to provide a school where each member of the school community enters fully into
the life of the College and where all students are happily and enthusiastically involved in a wide variety
of work within a well structured but flexible framework.
2.
ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Board of Governors has overall responsibility for the management of College affairs. It consists of
eighteen voting members and the Principal.
The Board met on seven occasions during the year. In addition, sub-committees of the Board met to
deal with issues such as the curriculum, appointment of teachers, matters relating to finance, the
auditing of accounts, staffing, premises, discipline and the admission of students.
The Principal leads a senior management team of nine teachers comprised of the two Vice Principals
and six senior teachers. The teaching and support staff catered for the needs of 1275 students on roll.
The membership of the Board of Governors (2009 – 2013) is detailed as follows:
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Trustee Governor
Most Rev Donal McKeown (Chairperson)
Trustee Governor
Mrs Maeve Toner (Vice Chairperson)
Trustee Governor
Very Rev Ciaran Feeney
Trustee Governor
Mr Gerry Hennity
Trustee Governor
Mr Pat McCartan
Trustee Governor
Mr Leo McKenna
Trustee Governor
Dr Denis McMahon
Trustee Governor
Vacant
DENI Governor
Ms Anne Marie Duffy
DENI Governor
Ms Jennifer Harrison
DENI Governor
Mr Stephen O’Brien
DENI Governor
Mr Leo O’Reilly
DENI Governor
Mr Robert Sinclair
DENI Governor
Mrs Christine Swail
Parent Governor
Ms Laura Lundy (Elected)
Parent Governor
Ms Grace McCarthy (Elected)
Teacher Governor
Ms Michaela Collins (Elected)
Teacher Governor
Mrs Fiona Knight (Elected)
Correspondent
Mr Dermot G Mullan (Principal)
The next election of parents to the Board of Governors will be held in 2013
3.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNORS
In particular the following areas of responsibility were dealt with by Governors.
Finance
The School Revenue Account for the year ending 31st March 2011 was prepared by the Finance
Committee of the Board of Governors. The Board are responsible for securing the efficient and
effective management of all of the school’s resources and expenditure, including funds provided
by the Department for capital assets, equipment and personnel. We enlisted the help of Moore
Stephens, Certified Accountants appointed as Auditors in full accordance with the Audit Code
for Voluntary Grammar Schools.
The Bursar and Principal had the responsibility of monitoring and dealing with the allocated
Department of Education budget of £5,591,556 and were directed and advised when necessary
by the Board of Governors’ Finance, Staffing and Premises and Audit Committees. These
monitored the delegated budgets given to subject departments and discussed proposals
regarding the most expedient use of finance in the delivery of the curriculum. Ideas and
suggestions were passed on to the Board of Governors’ Committees which met on various
occasions to monitor and decide how the budget should be used efficiently and effectively. It
may be noted that 87.6% of the overall expenditure was spent on the salaries of teachers and
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support staff and that the College ended the year with a deficit of £80,451. A summary of the
annual accounts is provided in Appendix A.
Accommodation and Resources
The maintenance personnel and caretaking staff continued to look after the College buildings
and grounds, and minor improvements were carried out to the fabric of the buildings. Mr D G
Mullan, Mrs R Sullivan (Vice Principal) and Mr S Hyland (Bursar) attended numerous meetings to
advance the building and out-fitting of the new PPP/PFI school accommodation. The lack of
outdoor playing space and sports pitches placed an additional strain on resources and internal
facilities throughout the year. Working with the PPP provider (Belfast Educational Services) and
the main contractor (O’Hare and McGovern, Newry) the College managed to maintain the
project to the agreed time scale and it is pleasing to report that Phase 1 the new College opened
on 31 March 2011. The new premises provides for a safe and secure environment for students
and staff meeting all Building Control regulations and Health and Safety guidelines.
Transfer Procedure 2010 from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3
A total of 275 students from our contributory primary schools applied for admission to Year 8 in
September 2010. In total, 180 students were admitted by the sub-committee of the Board of
Governors.
Grade A
Grade B1
Grade B2
Grade C1
Grade C2
Grade D
Others
TOTAL
Applications
194
27
24
09
13
04
04
275
Admissions
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
180
College Staffing and Appointments
In order to deliver the curriculum effectively, the Board of Governors employed 84 full-time
teachers, 6 part-time teachers, 5 administrative staff, 10 technicians, 7 classroom assistants, 1
librarian, 1 study supervisor, 1 nurse, 4 maintenance/caretaking staff, 11 canteen staff and 20
cleaners.
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4.
WHOLE STAFF TRAINING and INSET ARRANGEMENTS
24 August
2010
(Directed Day)
25 August
2010
(Exceptional
Closure Day)
31 August
2010
(Exceptional
Closure Day)
1 November
2010
(Exceptional
Closure Day)
22 December
2010
(Directed Day)
4 January
2011
(Directed Day)
5 January
2011
(Exceptional
Closure Day)
4 April 2011
(Directed Day)
21 April 2011
(Directed Day)
30 May 2010
(Exceptional
Closure Day)
5.
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Review of School Improvement Plan and Objectives
Child Protection Training for all staff
Meetings with Heads of Departments and Department
Whole school/department self-evaluation
Chrysalis (Drug Awareness) training for tutors
Alcohol Harm Reduction training for tutors
Mental Health training
Dyslexia training
Pastoral Issues: Senior School Merit Scheme
Self-evaluation, ETI Inspection and Monitoring and
Evaluation Calendar
Use of Data and Target-setting
Effective Questioning Training
PRSD Objectives setting
Examination target-setting
Literacy and numeracy
Assessment for Learning
E-Learning, Learning NI
Departmental development work
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Staff Welfare
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Assessment and Reporting of cross-curricular skills
Scheme of Work Development
Coursework monitoring
E-Progress Files
Gifted and Talented students
E-Learning
Professional Development Time
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Department reorganisation for transition to new school
building
Induction into new school premises
GCSE/A-level Coursework and controlled assessment
Internal Standardisation meetings
UCAS training
End of Year departmental and pastoral teams’ selfevaluation.
Review of School Improvement Plan
Preparation and planning for next year.
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM POLICY 2010 - 2011
The Curriculum reflected the aims and objectives of the College and conformed to all
statutory requirements. A copy of the daily timetable is included as Appendix B.
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Junior School - Key Stage 3 (Years 8 - 10)
Junior students were introduced to academic discipline in the prescribed Learning Areas. Year 8 and
9 students studied the following subjects:
Art and Design, Drama, English, Employability, Geography, History, Home Economics, ICT, Local and
Global Citizenship, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science,
Technology and Design. In addition to these subjects, students chose two Modern Languages from:
French, German, Irish and Spanish.
All Junior School students were involved in Education for Love programmes, and in Year 10 Careers
Education classes were introduced. There were Personal Development classes for all Key Stage 3
students and Year 8 students had in addition, the Student Mentor Programme. The merit system in
Junior School continued to recognise and reward students for high standards of work and behaviour.
A very successful Junior School Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday 6 October 2010.
Senior School - Key Stage 4 (Years 11 and 12)
The curriculum catered for a wide range of interests. All students studied at least 10 GCSE subjects
which included the compulsory core element of five subjects and an optional element of a further
five subjects. In addition, a number of students were selected on the basis of end of Year 10
Mathematics assessment test to study Additional Mathematics as well as GCSE Mathematics. This
allowed them to be entered for GCSE Mathematics at the end of Year 11 and to be entered for
Additional Mathematics in Year 12.
An ECDL course taught by College staff was also arranged for a number of Year 11 students. A ‘fasttrack’ Music course was offered as an additional GCSE subject during lunch periods.
The Senior School Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday 16 November 2010.
Core GCSE Curriculum - Studied by all students:
Careers*
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Religious Education
Physical Education*
Learning For Life and Work
Tutorial Programme*
* = non-GCSE courses
Optional Curriculum
- Students chose 5 subjects from the following list:
Art & Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama, Engineering, French, Geography, German,
History, Home Economics, I.C.T, Irish, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Science (Double Award),
Spanish, Technology & Design.
Upper School (Years 13 and 14)
All students in Year 13 studied for Advanced Subsidiary level (AS-level) examinations. The module
examinations were taken at the end of Year 13.
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Year 14 students pursued Advanced Level (A2) courses and were entered for modular examinations
in January and June. Some Year 14 students studied a combination of AS and A level subjects.
Students who did not take A-level Religious Education were required to take a modular, certified
course in Religious Education. Careers Education and the Tutorial Pastoral Care Programme were
compulsory for all Year 13 and Year 14 students. The Education for Love Programme (Life Issues)
continued for all Year 13 students and the Certificate Of Personal Effectiveness was offered in Year
13.
Any combination of AS/A-level subjects could be taken from the following:
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computing
Design & Technology
Drama
Economics
English Literature
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
German
Government & Politics
History
Home Economics
Irish
ICT
Key Skills Unit Award:
-Communication
-Application of number
-Information Technology
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Religious Education
Sociology
Spanish
A number of Year 13 students also took part in the Duke of Edinburgh/President’s Award, Community
Service and Student Mentor Programmes. The Upper School Awards Ceremony took place on
Tuesday 21 December 2010 and our guest speaker was Sister Ursula Canavan former Vice Principal of
the College.
6.
EXAMINATION RESULTS AND LEAVERS DESTINATIONS 2010 - 2011
The GCSE and A-level results for 2010 - 2011 were excellent.
An analysis of results at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level are detailed in Appendix B of this report. The
results are well above the average for Northern Ireland Grammar schools and place the College among
the top performing schools.
High standards have been maintained and the Board of Governors express their appreciation to both staff
and students for their dedication and commitment.
7.
EDUCATION FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
The College continued to be involved in the Ulster Project, the Spirit of Enniskillen Programme and
The Rotary Club’s ‘Tabu’ programme. A number of our students were successful in their applications
this year.
Other Key EMU initiatives include the following:
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Rugby:
Rugby teams in Years 8, 9, 11, 12 were involved in several competitive tournaments.
The Year 13 and 14s took part in Campbell College’s Annual Super 7s Tournament.
Cricket:
Mr N McGaughey continues the development of cricket in the College in Junior
School and has had much success in his fixtures this year.
Annual Sixth Form Symposium:
Preparatory meetings have taken place to evolve the Annual Sixth Form Symposium
to develop a three-way collaboration between our Year 13 students and those from
Grosvenor Grammar School and Lagan College.
The Road Safety Road Show:
Mrs Anne Wynne organised Year 14 students to attend the PSNI’s Road Safety Road
Show in collaboration with Sullivan Upper, Lagan College and a number of other
local schools.
Games Day:
Mr N McGaughey and Mr P Kane took sessions with boys from the College and
Monkstown High School. The boys competed in Hurling, Cricket, Gaelic football and
Rugby.
Habitat for Humanity:
The three-way link between the College, Grosvenor Grammar School and Habitat for
Humanity continued with students from both schools working at the mid-Shankill
site. This joint project involved students working on site to help build affordable
housing. The Project took place at Habitat’s Templemore Avenue site and involved
10 of our Year 13 students.
Languages Link:
The College continues its link with Grosvenor Grammar via the TEFL programme.
Mrs M Hughes continues her language programme linking the College local and
feeder schools such as Gilnahirk Primary.
Art:
Year 11 students continued their involvement with the ‘New Belfast Community Arts
Initiative’ at Longstone School.
Community Service:
EMU and cross-community links continued with partner schools facilitated by Mr D
Kealey:
 Grosvenor Grammar School
 Tor Bank, Dundonald
 Longstone School
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8.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SCHOOLS
The College continued its curricular, In-Service Training and social links with Grosvenor
Grammar school, embarking on an after-school Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course
for Year 13 student from both schools using video-conferencing technology.
Modern Language teachers worked with neighbouring primary schools teaching weekly
classes and involving younger students in French and Spanish language acquisition and cultural
awareness.
We continued to work with the Castlereagh Area Learning Community (CALC) on a shared curriculum,
Careers Education, Literacy and Special Educational Needs provision and training.
Other collaborative work continued with St Columbanus’ College, Bangor and included joint student
and staff work on issues as diverse as UCAS, Special Educational Needs, Gifted and Talented and
working with Fr Bede of Ampleforth Abbey.
9.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The College’s policy and procedures on Special Educational Needs follow the Department of
Education’s Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs
implemented since September 1997. The Policy is also consistent with the supplement to the Code
of Practice, brought into operation in September 2005. The school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Mrs G Smye, is responsible for the identification, assessment and co-ordination of the
arrangements and facilities for students with short and long term special educational needs.
In the academic year 2010/11 there were 134 students on the SEN Register including 12 students
statemented at Stage 5. They have been identified and are currently in receipt of support tailored to
their specific needs within the classroom, after school or with outside agencies. Mostly these are
students who had been diagnosed by Educational Psychologists as having Specific Learning
Difficulties but some were suffering from problems with chronic or temporary illnesses or disabilities
or emotional circumstances which impaired their achievement at school. Learning support was
offered within class by the subject teacher, by our Special Educational Needs Teacher (SENT), Mrs A
Phoenix, and, where necessary, by referral to the Educational Psychology Service and the SEELB
Outreach Service.
Our new building is fully compliant with disability legislation and the school works in consultation
with parents to make appropriate arrangements for pupils and visitors with disabilities.
10.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR HIGHLIGHTS
An extensive range of extra curricular activities and societies operated throughout the school year.
Full details can be found on the College website.
Some of the highlights were:
Association Football
U13 Girls
Northern Ireland Dale Farm Cup
U18 Girls
Northern Ireland Dale Farm Cup
Year 8 Boys
Belfast & District
Winners
Semi-Finalists
Winners
Basketball
U14 Girls
Winners
Northern League
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Camogie
Year 8
U14
U16
Gaelic Football
Year 8 Girls
Year 11 Boys
Hurling
Year 8
Netball
Minor
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Down Schools’ Camogie Shield
Winners
Ulster Camogie U14 (St Clare’s Cup) Runners-Up
Ulster Camogie Senior Competition Runners-Up
Ulster Blitz
Treanor Cup
Winners
Winners
Corn Uí Chianáin
Winners
South-Eastern Area League
South-Eastern Area League
South-Eastern Area League
Northern Ireland League
All-Ireland Finalists*
South-Eastern Area League
Northern Ireland League
All-Ireland Finalists*
Runners-Up
Runners-Up
Winners
Winners
Winners
Winners
*All-Ireland Netball Finals 2011 not contested
Charities
 £8,000 was raised through the Lenten campaign for Trócaire.
 £5,500 was raised through the annual sponsored walk for Fr Tony Coney (past pupil) to support
his work in Peru with street children.
 In October a collection of rucksacks and supplies was presented to the Tuesday’s Child Pakistan
Floods Appeal.
 Habitat for Humanity received £1270 from a student and staff collection.
 £5,474 was raised from the Christmas Appeal to support the work of the local St Vincent dePaul
Conference.
11.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FORMATION
As well as preparing students for GCSE and A-level RE examinations, every effort was made to ensure
that Catholic values were promoted at all Key Stages. Through the programmes of study and extracurricular activities students were given an in-depth awareness of the Catholic faith and their
Christian commitment.
There were special retreat programmes for Key Stage 3 students within the College and Year 11 had
the opportunity to go on an outside retreat conducted by the Redemptorist Youth Team in Clonard
Monastery.
The RE Department continued to be one of the most flourishing departments within the College and
helped in no small way to inculcate the positive values and attitudes which are so much part of our
Catholic ethos. The Education for Love programme and the Mentor Programme continued to
complement much of what was being done in RE classes and in the Pastoral Care programme.
12.
LINKS WITH PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
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During 2010 - 2011 there were seven Parent - Teacher meetings which provided parents with an
update on the academic progress of their children. There were special ‘Options Information Days’
for parents and students to discuss choice of subjects at Key Stage 4 and post-GCSE. Parents were
also invited to attend the three Award Ceremonies, the induction days for Year 8, Year 13 and Year
14 students, the Senior and Upper School Leavers’ Masses, the October Mass of Welcome for Year 8
students, Mentors’ Evening and the Christmas and 25th Anniversary Concerts. Attendance at all
events was excellent. Details of links with the community are found in Appendix D.
Many parents as well as students kept in touch with tutors and teachers through the pastoral care
structure and the students’ counselling service. The College website, the Communiqué magazine, ebulletins, text messaging service and student reports also helped to keep lines of communication
open between home and school. Parents were very much aware of the ‘open door’ policy at Knock
and many availed of opportunities to come to the College and talk out relevant issues, such as
transfer, transport, progress reports, discipline, curriculum and pastoral care.
13.
CAREERS EDUCATION, ADVICE, INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
A large team of experienced teachers and a Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Careers
Adviser were involved in the provision of Careers and Employability. Facilities were divided between
the Careers Counselling Rooms, used for individual and small group guidance, the Careers Classroom,
and the Careers Library (annexed to the College Library), used by individual students to access
Careers information.
From Years 8 to 14, all students had one compulsory period per week of time-tabled Careers or
Employability and students were given booklets of information and work sheets related to their
lessons. At Key Stage 3 the CCEA Education for Employability programme was followed, with its
emphasis on pupil-centred learning and preparing young people for life after school. In addition to
the normal weekly Careers lesson, Key Stage 4 students also studied the CCEA GCSE Learning for Life
and Work course, of which Employability is a major component. In the Sixth Form, the emphasis was
on preparing students for university and working life.
Careers staff advised on all aspects of subject and career choice, and guidance was offered to both
class groups and individuals. GCSE and A/AS level Option Books were produced to help students
make their subject choices. All students in Years 10, 12 and 13 were individually interviewed before
they chose their GCSEs, A Levels and Higher/Further Education options. Individual guidance on
subject choice was offered to students and parents via Option Days in the second term.
Careers teachers were also available to students and parents after the publication of examination
results and at Parent/Teacher meetings. The College’s DEL Careers Adviser played an important
guidance role, particularly with Year 12 students. Parents were also encouraged to become
constructively involved in the career planning of their children.
From Year 10 onwards, students were required to produce realistic Personal Career Plans. ICT is
considered to be vitally important to successfully addressing the objectives of the Careers and
Employability programmes. The Internet was extensively utilized, and useful sites were bookmarked
for easy student access. Students were encouraged to answer psychometric questionnaires to
ascertain or confirm their career choices.
In early February 2011, our Year 13 students participated in the annual work experience/shadowing
scheme. Further periods of work experience were also encouraged at appropriate times, especially
for Sixth Form students. Links were strengthened with local business and an extensive range of
speakers from industry, commerce and higher education visited the College throughout the year.
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14.
CONCLUSION
Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock continues to flourish as a leading Grammar School catering
for the curricular, pastoral and spiritual needs of our young people who join the College community
from a wide catchment area. We hope that this report from the Board of Governors gives you an
overview and insight into all that has been accomplished in the academic year 2010 – 2011 and we
wish to thank the staff of the College for their dedication and commitment. Should you wish to
know more about our school please visit the College website www.knock.co.uk as it provides an
excellent means of keeping abreast with developments and the work of our students.
Gratias Agamus
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APPENDIX A
Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011
2011
£
2010
£
INCOME
Department of Education Grants
Other Income
EXPENDITURE
Teaching Staff Costs
Non Teaching Staff Costs
Other Operating Costs
Bank Interest Receivable
DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
5,591,556
96,758
5,688,314
5,575,422
71,197
5,646,619
4,262,958
801,170
717,196
5,781,324
12,559
4,102,921
849,252
735,011
5,687,184
5,321
(80,451)
(35,244)
Total recognised gains and losses
The school has no recognised gains or losses other that the surplus or deficit for the above financial year.
Continuing operations
None of the school’s activities were acquired or discontinued during the above two financial years.
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APPENDIX B
The School Day 2010-2011
Tutor Group Registration 9.20 am – 9.30 am
Period 1
9.30 - 10.05am
Period 2
10.05 -10.35am
Period 3
10.35 - 11.05am
Break
11.05 - 11.20am
Period 4
11.20 -11.50am
Period 5
11.50 - 12.20pm
Period 6
12.20 -12.50pm
Period 7 Junior School Lunch
12.50 - 1.25pm
Period 8 Senior School Lunch
1.25 - 2.00pm
Period 9
2.00 - 2.30pm
Period 10
2.30 - 3.00pm
Period 11
3.00 - 3.34pm
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APPENDIX C
Public Examination Results and Attendance Rates
School attendance 2010-2011
No. of possible attendance sessions
453420
No. of sessions attended
437202
% attendance
96.4
Three Year GCSE and A-level Examination Results 2007/8 to 2009/10
Performance
Indicator
% achieving
5+ GCSEs at
grades A*-C
% achieving
7+ GCSEs at
grades A*-C
% achieving
3+ A-levels
at grades AC
% achieving
2+ A-levels
at grades AE
2007/8
2008/9
2009/10
Our Lady
and St
Patrick’s
College
NI
Grammar
School
Average
Our Lady
and St
Patrick’s
College
NI
Grammar
School
Average
Our Lady
and St
Patrick’s
College
NI
Grammar
School
Average
99
96
99.5
97
100
97
96
91
99.5
91
99
92
86
74
86
75
86
78
100
99
100
100
100
100
Year 10 Key Stage 3 Results 2010/11
Subject
Our Lady and
St Patrick’s
College
achieving 5+ (%)
N. Ireland
Grammar
Schools
achieving 5+ (%)
Our Lady and
St Patrick’s
College
achieving 6+ (%)
N. Ireland
Grammar
Schools
achieving 6+ (%)
Teacher
Assessed
Level
Teacher
Assessed
Level
Teacher
Assessed
Level
Teacher
Assessed
Level
English
100.0
99.3
98.4
91.7
Mathematics
100.0
99.4
90.3
93.1
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Year 12 GCSE Results Summary 2010/11
% entered for:
7+ GCSEs
5+ GCSEs
100.0
100.0
7+ GCSEs
98.4
% achieving grades A* - C in:
5+ GCSEs
0 GCSEs
99.5
0.0
Number of students in Year 12: 184
Number of students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs: 3
Year 12 GCSE Results By Subject 2010/11
% achieving grades
Add Mathematics
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Design and Technology
Drama
English
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Home Economics
Information Technology
Irish
Learning for Life & Work
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Religious Studies
Science Double Award
Spanish
Physical Education
Subject
Year 11 Music
(fast track course)
Entries
85
41
64
47
44
17
11
184
183
53
47
5
87
40
33
17
184
184
9
39
184
232
91
38
A*
17.6
22
18.8
8.5
6.8
0.0
54.5
19.6
24.0
22.6
19.1
20.0
34.5
12.5
42.4
23.5
22.3
19.0
55.6
23.1
28.3
11.2
19.8
42.1
A
29.4
34.1
34.4
44.7
38.6
29.4
27.3
42.9
37.7
37.7
23.4
20.0
42.5
32.5
36.4
47.1
55.4
34.8
22.2
41.0
44.0
38.8
38.5
34.2
B
34.1
24.4
25
23.4
36.4
23.5
18.2
29.3
26.2
24.5
31.9
40
16.1
50
18.2
29.4
17.4
37.5
22.2
17.9
17.9
43.1
26.4
13.2
Entry
8
A*
A
12.5
37.5
C
12.9
14.6
21.9
19.1
18.2
35.3
0.0
5.4
8.7
13.2
19.1
20.0
5.7
5.0
3.0
0
3.8
8.2
0
15.4
6.0
6.0
12.1
7.9
D
5.9
4.9
0
2.1
0
0
0
2.7
2.7
1.9
2.1
0
1.1
0
0
0
0.5
0.5
0
2.6
3.3
0.9
3.3
2.6
E
0
0
0
2.1
0
5.9
0
0
0
0
4.3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.5
0
0
0
F
0
0
0
0
0
5.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
% achieving grades
B
C
D
25.0
25.0
0.0
U
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
A* - C
94.1
95.1
100.0
95.8
100.0
88.2
100.0
97.2
96.6
98.0
93.5
100.0
98.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
99.0
99.5
100.0
97.4
96.2
99.1
96.8
97.4
E
A*-C
0.0
100.0
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Year 14 A-level Results Summary 2010/11
A-level
Number of pupils in
final year of course
178
% achieving 3+ grades
A* – C
86.0
% achieving 2+ grades
A* - E
100.0
Number of students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs: 1
68 (38.2%) of Year 14 students achieved A*/A grades in 3 or more A-level subjects in the 2011 summer
examinations.
21 (11.8%) of Year 14 students achieved A*/A grades in 4 A-level subjects in the 2011 summer examinations.
Year 14 A-level Results by Subject 2010/11
Entry
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computing
Design and Technology
Drama
Economics
English Literature
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
German
Government and Politics
History
Home Economics
Information Technology
Irish
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
8
70
36
29
4
13
3
8
28
16
1
14
3
30
25
14
31
6
54
8
35
21
54
34
14
A*
0
18.6
5.6
6.9
0
0
0
0
46.4
37.5
0
7.1
0
16.7
28
7.1
9.7
0
3.7
12.5
5.7
4.8
13
2.9
28.6
A
50
42.9
41.7
58.6
0
7.7
33.3
37.5
35.7
43.8
0
28.6
33.3
50
56
42.9
48.4
50
48.1
25
45.7
23.8
50
52.9
42.9
% achieving grades
B
C
D
12.5
37.5
0
20
14.3
4.3
38.9
13.9
0
24.1
10.3
0
75
0
25
23.1
38.5
23.1
33.3
33.3
0
37.5
25
0
14.3
3.6
0
12.5
0
6.3
100
0
0
35.7
21.4
7.1
66.7
0
0
26.7
6.7
0
12
4
0
21.4
21.4
7.1
22.6
12.9
6.5
33.3
16.7
0
27.8
9.3
7.4
25
37.5
0
17.1
25.7
5.7
23.8
19
28.6
27.8
7.4
1.9
35.3
8.8
0
21.4
7.1
0
E
0
0
0
0
0
7.7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
U
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
Year 14 Destinations 2010/2011 (178 students)
% of students on Higher Education courses = 93.3%
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