P1 Open DayThursday 3 December 2015

About the SchoolCo-educational Catholic primary school honouring

and developing a catholic ethos of caring, respect and endeavour

411 pupils including the nurseryAll of the foundation/key stage 1 classes are no more

than 25 pupilsCatchment mostly from the local area but some pupils

travel from Lisburn, Crumlin and GlenavySchool is used by other schools for training of

teachers as a model of good practice.Used by RTU for training of prospective Head

Teachers

FacilitiesEvery class is networked Every classroom has an interactive whiteboardThe school has a dedicated computer suite and

library The school has over 40 ipads which every class

has access to and which are also used in P1 for assessment purposes

There are two large playgrounds and shared outdoor spaces for outdoor play based actvities

Dining hall and lunch areaAssembly Hall

Inspection Report Our most recent inspection by ETI found

all the major areas of focus to be outstanding

We received a no follow up report deeming the teaching outstanding, the pastoral care outstanding and the management of the school as outstanding

In all the lessons observed 100% ranged between very good and outstanding

The relationship between the staff and the pupils was particularly highlighted.

Major WorksThe school was opened in 2001 and as

such is still relatively new.Over the past twelve months a new

classroom and office space has been builtThe school makes use of the one mobile

classroom for additional small group work

Why Send Your Child to Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary SchoolWe have a proven track record in terms of

curriculum delivery.Our standardised scores and our end of

key stage results are extremely high and are a reflection of the high expectations of our pupils and the teachers

The relationships between our teachers and pupils are outstanding and this is recognised not just by ETI but through our annual parent audit as part of our school development plan.

TransitionWe work closely with the Colin

Neighbourhood Parenership who work alongside parents and pupils in assisting in the transition process.

A range of incredible years courses are available for parents of our nursery and others in the community

We carry out a range of baseline testing for your child when they arrive in the first term.

We identify at an early stage any areas for development which there may be and put in place education plans for those pupils in need.

CurriculumWe follow closely the Northern Ireland

curriculum. Foundation stage is a practical skills based

curriculum but we ensure that children are introduced to the written word from an early stage.

We have developed strategies for reading, writing and numeracy through dedicated programmes designed by our teachers.

Curriculum 2We work with a host of outside agencies for

sport such as Sports in the Community, IFA, GAA.

We have an extended schools programme unrivalled in other schools

We have a breakfast club for all pupils every morning beginning at 8.00am.

We have a fun club for after school from 2.00pm for younger pupils and from 3.00pm for older pupils

Music and DramaThe school is very proud of the tradition of developing the

arts amongst the pupilsEvery child has dedicated music sessions each weekOpportunities exist to learn a musical instrument and

undertake musical accreditation (grades)A string orchestra practice every week and perform at all

the major eventsAny pupil can be a part of the choir and they perform

throughout the city during the year e.g. this year they are participating in the Peace Proms at the SSE Arena in February 2016.

There are two musical productions each year key stage 1 at Christmas and key stage 2 in the summer.

Extended After School ProgrammeThis year alone the following programmes

are running in the school:1. Hurling/ Camogie P2-P72. Coderdojo- Coding for computer programmes P5-P73. Cookery P2-P74. GAA Activities 5. Art P2-P76. Gardening P2-P77. Irish Dancing8. Soccer P4-P79. Irish Language P4-P710.Guitar Club P2-P711.Monkeynastics P4-P7

Pastoral Care As highlighted in the inspection report our procedures for

pastoral care and child protection are deemed to be outstanding. Our Designated Teacher is the VP Mrs Donaghy who gets to know

all the children and their families very quickly. Our Deputy Designated teacher is Mr Kilpatrick. We are in frequent contact with our Educational Welfare Officer

and follow up on all cases of concern be that attendance, punctuality, friendship concerns etc

We have a highly developed buddy and prefect system. A dedicated counselling service from Barnardos is available for all

pupils on site.

Registration for Primary OneAll children born between 2nd July 2012 and 1st

July 2013.

Registration forms are available from the school office.

Your child must be registered by 12 Noon on Wednesday 13th of January

www.eani.org.uk/admissions - details of admissions criteria for every school and an application form.

Visit our Websitewww.ourladyqueenofpeace.net