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OMAGH
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS’
REPORT TO PARENTS
2018/19
T: 028 82243633
W: www.loretogs.com
Email: info@loretogs.omagh.ni.sch.uk
1Board of Governors Report to Parents 2018/19, with reference to DENI Circular2003/15 Education (School information and Prospectuses
Regulations (NI) 2003: Chapter 22 School publications of Guide for School Governors (Board of Governors Annual Report);
Board of Governors Summary Report
The steps taken by the Board of Governors in the discharge of its functions during the period since its last report are detailed in the School
Development Plan and the Principal’s report to the Board of Governors at the first meeting in the new school year.
The Board of Governors is focused on School Development Planning within the following areas:
1. Loreto Ethos
2. Child Centred Provision
3. High Quality Teaching, Training, Learning and Assessment
4. Effective Leadership and strategic direction
5. School Connected to its local community
The work of the Governors in the school year 2018/19 which marked 163 years in education included:
Ensuring policy, practice and procedures are effective in providing the highest standards of Teaching and Learning to meet the
differentiated needs of learners and close performance gaps.
Highlighting Pastoral Care, Emotional Health and Well Being strategies and Child Protection.
Monitoring the school curriculum and performance in public examinations.
Ensuring resources are managed effectively within stringent budget cuts with appropriate arrangements for Financial Management,
attendance management and working relations.
Developing links with parents, Primary and Post Primary schools, Further and Higher Education sectors, support agencies and
businesses.
Celebrating diversity, outreach and achievements within the school community and with others.
Working on the Development Proposal for phased introduction of non-academic admissions criteria to Year 8.
Consulting on Governance, Ownership, design and implementation proposals for the Shared Education Campus in Omagh
List of Meetings of the full Board and sub committees in the school Year 2018/19
Full Board Meetings 15 October 2018, 26 November 2018, 11 February 2019, 8 April 2019 and 3 June 2019
Finance Sub-Committee Meetings 15 October 2018, 26 November 2018, 11 February 2019, 8 April 2019 and 3 June 2019
Appointments Sub-Committee Meetings 26 September 2018, 12 December 2018, 7 March 2019, 21, 22 and 29 May 2019,
Transfer Sub-Committee Meetings 20 April and 29 May 2019
Name and membership category of each school Governor and date on which each Governor’s term of office comes to an end
Name Membership Category Term of OFFICE
Ms Mary Murnaghan (Chairperson) Trustees’ Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mr Frank Sweeney Trustees’ Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mr Brian Lenehan Trustees’ Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mr Brian Conway Trustees’ Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mr Eamonn Monaghan DENI Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mrs Marian Doran DENI Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Ms Celine McCartan (Vice-Chairperson) DENI Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mrs Eimear Grugan Parent Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mrs Sinead Dolan Teacher Representative January 2018 – December 2021
Mrs Grainne T O’Hanlon (Principal/Correspondent) Correspondent n/a
Arrangements for the next election of parent representative to the Board:
Elections for the Parent Representative on the Board of Governors will be November 2021.
The Board of Governors is reconstituted every four years. This Board serves from January 2018 to December 2021. Parents/Guardians of
pupils have the right to elect from among their members a representative onto the Board of Governors of their child’s school.
For the position of Parent Governor of Loreto Grammar School parents complete a nomination form and return it to the Principal’s P.A.
Only parents/guardians with a pupil currently at the school may be nominated and may propose and second a nomination. Both parents are
entitled to vote.
As the election is conducted by post, the Clerk examines all nominations received and confirms that those parents who have been
nominated are prepared to stand. If the number of nominees is equal to, or fewer than, the number of places to be filled, all candidates are
deemed to have been elected, without the need for a vote.
Where there are more nominees than places to be filled, a postal ballot will be held. Each eligible parent will receive one ballot paper
together with explanatory notes. A final date for the return of votes will be indicated and candidates invited to scrutinise the count. A simple
majority determines the successful candidate.
2Financial Statement Summary
Revenue Account
Income £
Grants from Department of Education 3851680
Additional Grant Funding 200881
Gift
Other Income 177966
Total Income 4230527
Expenditure
Teaching Salary Costs 3092628
Non-Teaching Salary Costs 582583
Other Operating Costs 565192
Total Expenditure 4240403
Surplus for the financial year (9876)
Voluntary Contributions Account
Income
Parental Contributions 27734
Gift Aid 4671
Deposit Interest 225
Total Income 32630
Expenditure
Sundry Expenses 11
Transfer to Revenue Account 98804
Total Expenditure 98815
Deficit for the Financial Year (66185)
3Charity Fundraising Summary 2018/19
Students and Staff at Loreto Grammar School have collectively raised £17,979.00 in 2018/19 for a number of worthy charities and
projects. This was as well as raising £37 000 in total for the Loreto to Lusaka project when students and staff travelled to Zambia in
October 2018. This is an outstanding amount which reflects the Christian spirit of our school, supporting people in need at home and in the
developing world. Thank you sincerely to all the students and their families who donate so generously throughout this year.
Amount
Charity Raised
Loreto Sudan 1439.00
Action MS 2320.50
Art and Home Economics Craft Fair 214.00
Foyle Hospice 41.29
Adsum Foundation Madagascar 550.00
Air Ambulance / Home Start 250.00
SVP 280.00
Children in Crossfire 400.00
Clic Sargent 110.00
Order of Malta 200.00
Cancer Focus - Frances Lilly Forget Me Not 350.00
Loreto Camps Cambodia 851.00
Trócaire 630.00
Camps Cambodia 10,343.00
(Loreto to Lusaka 2017/18/19) (£37,000)
Security
See Health and Safety Report - Appendix 1
Steps taken to develop links with the community - Appendix 2
Links with parents, Primary and Post Primary schools, Further and Higher Education sectors, support agencies and businesses
are ongoing. Their support is utilised and their opinions valued within reviews and consultations to inform future practice.
Meeting the needs of students from our multicultural community is reflected in our CRED policy and practice.
Special Educational Needs – Appendix 3
Outlined in the SEN and Pastoral Care policies, available from the school, are the arrangements and facilities in Special Educational
Needs ensuring barriers to learning are overcome so that pupils have full access to the curriculum and entitlements.
The steps taken to secure the implementation of the SEN policies include:
Ensuring every student is cared for guided and supported. The SDP has particular focus on respect, responsiveness and “every
student, every encounter and every lesson matters.”
Planning, resources and advice in all areas will meet the safeguarding and differentiated needs of learners.
The challenges of the world of our students will be addressed by promoting tolerance, equality and opportunity.
SEN will be identified and supported through carefully chosen Teaching and Learning plans, strategies and active use of ILPs,
IEPs, SEN register, data, to meet the differentiated needs of learners.
Facilities to assist access to the school for pupils with a physical disability and the Accessibility plan for the school
Disability Access: Lift to all floors and the canteen available within the main school building.
Access ramps: James Street entrance, Main Entrance, Assembly Hall, Music Room and at all mobiles.
Curriculum and Educational Provision – Appendix 4
In accordance with Regulation 10 of the Education (School Information and Prospectuses) Regulations (NI) 2003
The Curriculum Policy is available from the school.
The Curriculum report for 2018/19 – see Appendix 4
4Loreto Grammar school ensures
Pastoral Care and curriculum provision is of the highest standards promoting high expectations for attendance, Positive
Behaviour, Health, Safeguarding, Well-Being and Academic Progress.
The provision of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum across the key stages meets the course requirements of EF. Pupil
choice of subjects and collaborative arrangements with other educational providers is developed to meet the requirements of the
Entitlement Framework.
Effective planning for continuity and progression in learning, differentiation, attainment and evaluation will raise standards and
close performance gaps.
Achievement is celebrated both by event and communications.
Attendance rate of pupils 2018/19
Total number of attendance days 160211
Total number of days attended 150114
% Attendance 94%
Curriculum Subjects 2018/19
Key Stage 3
Each year group is divided into five classes. These classes generally comprise 25-26 girls who study the following subjects:
The curriculum at Key Stage 3 is in accordance with the Revised Curriculum statutory regulations phased in since September 2007.
Art & Design, Drama, Music, English / English Literature with Media Education, Geography, History, Mathematics with Financial Capability,
French, Irish, Spanish, Physical Education, General Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Technology and Design, Religious
Education, Employability, Local and Global Citizenship, Personal Development, Home Economics,
Cross Curricular Skills: Communication, Using Mathematics, Using ICT,
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities, Managing Information, Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Being Creative, Working
with Others, Self-Management
Special Education Needs/Learning Support: Individualised support is provided for students with identified Special Educational Needs.
Registration Class: Pastoral Guidance and Support for all students.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 a range of General and Applied courses are offered. The school is working towards the delivery of the Entitlement
Framework and is a member of the Omagh Learning Community. Loreto accommodates students from other schools and facilities our
students to attend subject classes in other schools to meet students’ requirements.
The Following GCSE subjects are available (A – Applied, G – General)
Art and Design (A) Business Studies (G), Contemporary Crafts (A), English Language (G), English Literature (G), French (G), *Further
Mathematics (G), Geography (G), History (G), Home Economics/Food (A), Home Economics/Child Development (A), ICT (A), Irish (G),
Learning for Life and Work (A), Mathematics (G), *Media Studies (A), Music (A), *Performing Arts (A), *Psychology (G), Physical Education
(A), Religious Education (G), Double Award Science (G), Spanish (G), Technology and Design (A).
Post 16
The curriculum at Post 16 encourages breadth of study and is complemented by a wide, challenging Enrichment Programme. At Post 16
we offer a range of General and Applied courses. The school will meet the requirements of the Entitlement Framework for Post 16 and is
currently a member of the Omagh Learning Community.
At Post 16 students choose from an extensive range of Applied and General subjects.
Applied Health & Social Care (A), Art and Design (A), Biology (G), Business Studies (G), Chemistry (G), Design and Technology (A),
Digital Technology (G), English Literature (G), French (G), Geography (G), Government & Politics (G), History (G), Irish (G), Mathematics
(G), Media Studies (A), Nutrition & Food Science G), Physics (G), Physical Education (A), Psychology (G), Religious Studies (G),
Sociology (G), and Spanish (G).
BTEC Qualifications: BTEC Level 3 Sport (A).
Post 16 subjects follow the new revised specifications as outlined in CCEA, AQA, or EDEXCEL Syllabi.
Educational Achievements
Top Candidates in Northern Ireland CCEA Summer 2019 GCSE and A’Level Examinations
A Level: Health & Social Care Single Award Aine Mary Lawlor 1st
A Level: Biology Maria Bernadette Haughey 2nd
A Level: Chemistry Maria Bernadette Haughey 3rd
GCSE: Child Development Maura Catherine Kirk 1st
GCSE: Maria Emma Thompson Digital Technology Programming 1st
5Analysis of Exam Results Summer 2019
(2018 & 2017 Figures in brackets)
YEAR 14
A-Level (not including private entries)
122 (117, 121,) Girls entered for 369 (353,364) exams
Grade A* A B C D E U X
Number: 2019 55 132 110 42 24 6 0 0
2018 30 108 116 74 15 7 3 0
2017 43 120 96 78 17 9 1 0
%2019 14.91 35.70 29.81 11.38 6.50 1.63 0.0 0.0
%2018 8.50 30.59 32.86 20.96 4.25 1.98 0.85 0.0
%2017 11.81 32.97 26.37 21.43 4.67 2.47 0.27 0.0
Overall pass rate of 100% (99.15%, 99.17%)
98 (96, 99,) girls, 80.33 % obtained 3 A-levels with Grade A*-C compared with the 2018, 2017 figures of 82.1%, 81.82%.
122 (115, 120) girls, 100% obtained at least 3 A-levels with Grade A*-E compared with the 2018, 2017 figures of 98.3%, 99.17%.
122 (116, 121) girls, 100% obtained at least 2 A-levels with Grade A*-E compared with the 2018, 2017 figures of 99.1%, 100%.
122(117, 120) girls 100% obtained at least 1 A-level with a grade A* -E compared with the 2018, 2017 figures of 100%, 99.1%.
50.61% (39.9%, 44.78%) OF ALL GRADES OBTAINED AT THIS LEVEL WERE A*, A
80.42% (71.95 %, 71.15%) OF ALL GRADES OBTAINED AT THIS LEVEL WERE A*, A or B
8 (1,1 ) girls obtained 3 A* or better
2 (1,1 ) girls obtained 4 or more A-levels with a grade A* or A
28 (22, 33, ) girls obtained 3 or more A-levels with a grade A* or A
59 (44, 48,) girls obtained 2 Grade A's or above at this level
98 (71, 82 ) girls obtained at least 1 Grade A or above at this level
A Level Grade Analysis (Percentage)
Grade NI
Entries *A A B C D E U X A*-C Average
Ar 3 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 98.00
Bi 35 17.14 11.43 42.86 8.57 17.14 2.86 0.00 0.00 80.00 88.20
Bs 12 16.67 16.67 41.67 16.67 8.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.67 90.90
Ch 24 29.17 25.00 20.83 8.33 8.33 8.33 0.00 0.00 83.33 89.90
TD 4 0.00 0.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 92.80
Et 22 27.27 50.00 13.64 4.55 4.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 95.45 95.10
Fr * 2 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 95.50
Gg 39 33.33 30.77 17.95 12.82 2.56 2.56 0.00 0.00 94.87 93.50
Hs 56 3.57 55.36 33.93 7.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 94.20
Hi 15 6.67 20.00 53.33 13.33 6.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.33 94.50
He 16 12.50 31.25 31.25 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 92.60
It 4 25.00 0.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 75.00 86.00
Ma 34 26.47 32.35 26.47 8.82 5.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 94.12 93.50
MaF * 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00
Ms 1 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 94.00
Pa * 1 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 90.20
Po 10 0.00 40.00 50.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 95.30
Py 13 0.00 15.38 23.08 15.38 30.77 15.38 0.00 0.00 53.85 94.10
Rs 39 10.26 25.64 33.33 23.08 7.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 92.31 94.10
So 14 0.00 42.86 42.86 14.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 93.20
Sp 4 0.00 50.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 98.20
BTEC*2 20 0.00 95.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00
*=OLC
6Analysis of Exam Results Summer 2019
(2018 & 2017 Figures in brackets)
YEAR 13
AS-Level (not including private entries) 134(133, 138) Girls entered for 410 (419, 430,) exams
Note: 1 pupil sat 2 exams due to health reason, 7 pupils sat 2, as no exam in TD=8 x 2 entries.
Statistics for analysis of performance over 3 grades is based on 126 pupils.
Grade A B C D E U X
Number: 2019 145 128 66 44 17 10 0
2018 188 99 63 31 26 12 0
2017 158 114 69 41 35 18 0
%2019 35.37 31.21 16.10 10.73 4.15 2.44 0.0
%2018 44.87 23.63 15.04 7.40 6.21 2.86 0.0
%2017 36.32 26.21 15.86 9.43 8.05 4.14 0.0
Overall pass rate (A-E) of 97.56% (97.14%, 95.82%)
9 (7, 17, ) girls 6.7% (5.2%, 12.3%, ) obtained 4 AS-levels with a grade A-C
82 (84, 77,) girls 61,1% (63.1%, 55.07%) obtained at least 3 AS-levels with a grade A-C
NOTE: 8 girls only sat 2 exams. 126 sat 3 or more: % 3 x A-C 65.07%
118 (119, 120 ) girls 88.05% (89.4% 86.95%) obtained at least 3 AS-level with a Grade A-E
NOTE: 8 girls only sat 2 exams. 126 sat 3 or more: % 3 x A-E 93.65%
133 (131,135 ) girls 99.2% (98.4%, 97.82%) obtained at least 2 AS-levels with a grade A-E
134(133, 138) girls 100% (100%) obtained at least 1 AS-level with a grade A-E
66.58% (68.26% 62.53%) OF ALL GRADES OBTAINED AT THIS LEVEL WERE A or B
2 (7, 7) girls obtained 4 or more AS-levels with grade A.
14 (23, 18) girls obtained 3 or more AS-levels with grade A.
44 (58, 49) girls obtained 2 Grade A's or above at this level
85 (99, 84) girls obtained at least 1 Grade A or above at this level
AS Level Grade Analysis (Percentage)
Entries A B C D E U X Grade A*-C NI Average
Ar 3 33.33 33.33 33.33 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 96.2
Bi 42 19.05 35.71 23.81 11.90 7.14 2.38 0.0 78.58 80.5
Bs 17 0.0 29.41 23.53 35.29 11.56 0.0 0.0 52.94 84.3
Ch 27 29.63 18.52 18.52 22.52 7.41 3.7 0.0 66.67 81.6
Et 15 20.00 53.33 20.00 6.67 0.0 0.0 0.0 93.33 88.5
Fr * 2 0.0 50.00 0.0 50.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.00 88.1
Gg 34 47.06 17.65 23.53 5.88 0.0 5.88 0.0 88.24 87.3
Hs 71 53.52 38.03 8.45 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 94.8
Hi 20 60.00 35.00 5.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 85.5
He 9 22.22 33.33 22.22 22.22 0.0 0.0 0.0 77.78 78.1
It 7 28.57 28.57 0.0 14.29 28.57 0.0 0.0 57.14 68.2
Ir 6 33.33 50.00 16.67 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 92.7
Ma 35 37.14 27.51 14.29 8.57 8.57 5.71 0.0 74.29 85.6
Mu * 1 0.0 0.0 100.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 90.7
Pa * 4 0.0 50.00 50.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 89.5
Ph 5 40.00 20.00 20.00 0.0 0.0 20.00 0.0 80.00 75.5
Po 17 29.41 29.41 17.65 23.53 0.0 0.0 0.0 76.47 84.3
Py 13 0.0 15.38 23.08 38.46 7.69 15.38 0.0 38.46 NA
Rs 38 34.21 47.37 13.16 5.26 0.0 0.0 0.0 94.74 88.5
So 13 0.0 15.38 23.08 30.77 23.08 7.69 0.0 38.46 NA
Sp 9 0.0 44.44 22.22 22.22 11.11 0.0 0.0 66.67 93.0
BTEC 4 x * 22 94.76 5.26 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.00 NA
*OLC
7Analysis of Exam Results Summer 2019
(2018 & 2017 Figures in brackets)
YEAR 12
GCSE (not including private entries) 118 (125, 121, ) girls entered for 1086 (1140, 1107) exams.
Grade *A A B C* C D E F G U Q/X
Number 2019 203 380 220 126 94 47 14 1 1 0 0
2018 257 397 319 NA 133 32 2 0 0 0 0
2017 289 406 253 NA 136 21 2 0 0 0 0
2019 18.69 34.99 20.25 11.60 8.66 4.33 1.29 0.09 0.09 0.00 0.00
%2018 22.54 34.82 27.98 NA 11.67 2.81 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
%2017 25.93 36.31 22.76 NA 12.29 2.08 0.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
These figures would give an overall pass rate of 94.20 ( 97.02% ,97.29%)
The Percentage of *A and A grades combined is 53.59% ( 57.37,62.78 )
114 (121, 118) girls: 96.6% obtained 7 or more GCSE's with a Grade *A-C, compared with 2018 & 2017 figures of 96.8%, 97.52%
116 (125, 120) girls 98.3% obtained 5 or more GCSE's with a Grade *A-C, compared with 2018 & 2017 figures of 100%, 99.1%
72 (99, 97 ), 61.0% obtained 7 or more GCSE’s with a Grade A*-B Grades, compared with 2018 & 2017 figures of 79.2%, 80.16%
118 (125, 121) girls 100% obtained 1 or more GCSE's with a Grade *A-G this compares with the 2018 & 2017 figure of 100%
2 (1, 1 ) girls obtained at least 10 Grade A*
4 (3, 5) girls obtained at least 9 Grade A*
8 (9, 8) girls obtained at least 8 Grade A*
11 (13, 10) girls obtained at least 7 Grade *A
7 (5, 10) girls obtained at least 10 or more Grade *A or A.
27 (33, 38) girls obtained 9 or more Grade *A or A. (+1 not in PI cohort)
41 (42, 49) girls obtained 8 or more Grade *A or A.
110 (77, 111) girls obtained at least 1 grade *A or A
87 (104, 108) girls obtained 9 or more *A-C
114 (123, 120) girls obtained at least 6 grades *A-C.
This means that 4 (2, 3) girl(s) did not reach the minimum requirement (6 passes at grade C) to return to Year 13
GCSE Grade Analysis (Percentage)
Entries *A A B C* C D E F G U X A-C NI Average
Ar 15 6.7 26.7 6.7 26.7 20.0 13.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 86.7 95.80
Bs 24 8.3 29.2 20.8 16.7 8.3 12.5 4.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 83.3 91.00
TD 11 9.1 45.5 36.4 9.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 96.20
Dr 11 0.0 45.5 45.5 0.0 9.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 98.50
En 118 25.4 45.8 24.6 2.5 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 98.70
Et 118 29.7 37.3 22.0 6.8 4.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 98.70
Fr 46 4.3 13.0 10.9 10.9 21.7 30.4 6.5 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.9 92.90
Gg 52 26.9 40.4 15.4 5.8 7.7 0.0 3.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96.2 95.00
Hi 43 32.6 44.2 16.3 4.7 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 95.40
HE 12 25.0 50.0 8.3 16.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 96.80
CD 36 8.3 47.2 33.3 5.6 5.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 94.70
It 8 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 96.60
Ir 48 4.2 14.6 10.4 22.9 22.9 16.7 6.3 0.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 75.0 95.70
Ma 118 15.3 37.3 28.8 10.2 5.1 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96.6 97.00
MF 15 20.0 60.0 13.3 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 97.70
Mu 11 18.2 45.5 18.2 9.1 9.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 97.90
RS 118 23.7 34.7 20.3 12.7 5.1 2.5 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96.6 95.50
Sp 26 11.5 50.0 19.2 7.7 0.0 11.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 88.5 97.10
PE 20 10.0 35.0 15.0 35.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 95.30
Sc1 118 22.0 25.4 17.8 16.9 14.4 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96.6 95.70
Sc2 118 10.2 28.8 16.1 17.8 18.6 5.1 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 91.5 95.70
8Year 11 Module Results 2019
Bs Cd Bi H ChF ChH PhH Et En Gg Hi TD
Entries 19 41 113 2 112 113 115 116 61 42 11
a 21.05 53.66 29.20 0.00 30.36 30.09 55.65 54.31 73.77 69.05 27.27
b 21.05 31.71 17.70 0.00 22.32 18.58 24.35 31.03 11.48 9.52 54.55
c* 10.53 2.44 21.24 0.00 14.29 13.27 13.91 12.07 4.92 19.05 9.09
c 26.32 7.32 12.39 50.00 8.93 16.81 4.35 2.59 0.00 2.38 9.09
d 10.53 4.88 9.73 0.00 9.82 4.42 1.74 0.00 8.20 0.00 0.00
e 10.53 0.00 6.19 50.00 5.36 10.62 0.00 0.00 1.64 0.00 0.00
u 0.00 0.00 3.54 0.00 8.93 6.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
a*-c 78.95 95.12 80.53 50.00 75.89 78.76 98.26 100.00 90.16 100.00 100.00
9Year 8 End of Year Internal Examinations 2019 Year 8 Art Dr En Fr Gg Hi Hec ICT Ir Ma Mu PE RE Sc TD A* 18 2 8 58 40 51 35 55 39 20 30 19 31 5 42 A 48 67 56 42 46 41 27 73 36 37 40 57 36 25 42 B 37 59 48 21 26 24 39 0 30 51 39 49 34 42 29 C 25 0 15 5 9 9 18 0 15 17 13 3 21 49 13 D 0 0 1 1 6 1 8 0 3 3 4 0 4 5 2 E 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Year 9 End of Year Internal Examinations 2019 Year 9 Art Dr En Fr Gg Hi Hec ICT Ir Ma Mu PE RE Sc TD A* 31 0 6 38 44 25 21 18 36 19 48 33 31 29 18 A 39 77 41 46 22 44 37 88 47 22 32 58 42 40 50 B 30 49 56 18 36 31 51 20 29 46 30 35 32 47 46 C 26 0 23 17 15 23 11 0 9 31 7 0 17 10 11 D 0 0 0 6 8 3 4 0 4 5 1 0 4 0 1 E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Year 10 End of Year Internal Examinations 2019
Year 10 Art Dr En Fr Gg Hi HE ICT Ir Ma Mu PE RE Sc Sp Td
A* 27 3 5 32 51 54 33 59 35 22 43 19 33 13 22 30
A 36 80 48 31 35 34 40 66 42 27 22 58 52 38 33 55
B 42 42 47 23 12 19 30 1 24 41 45 44 22 44 37 26
C 20 0 20 27 17 10 18 0 13 29 6 4 13 28 26 10
D 0 0 5 10 5 6 1 0 6 4 0 0 3 2 7 3
E 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS – June 2019
Year Number of Higher Further Gap Year Another Apprentice Repeating
Leavers Educ. Educ. School ships Loreto
14 123 109 6 4 1 3
13 2 1 1
12 13 12
TOTAL 138 109 19 4 1 1 3
TOTAL % 78.9 13.7 2.8 0.7 0.7 2.1
CAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE
Careers Education is given a special emphasis in Years 13 and 14. Individual guidance interviews with Careers Teachers are an integral
part of the programme. Guest speakers are invited and visits to third level institutions are arranged. Work experience or work shadowing is
offered to all pupils in Year 13 for a one-week period. Mock interviews are facilitated to develop students’
self-presentation and interview skills. Preparatory work for UCAS and CAO applications is ongoing.
Work Experience
Work Experience/Shadowing is offered to all Year 13 students. The aim is to provide the students with a valuable opportunity, to experience
the world of work. Learning takes place through active participation in the normal events of the day. It provides an opportunity for students
to view their current course of academic study in the context of employment and long term career aspirations.
PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS¹ in GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Performance Indicator 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19
Loreto N.I. Loreto N.I. Loreto N.I.
Omagh Average Omagh Average Omagh Average
% Achieving 7+ GCSE at 97.52 91.2 96.8 90.7 96.6 TBC
Grades A* - C (or equivalent) ²
% Achieving 5+ GCSE at 99.17 96.5 100.0 96.0 98.3 TBC
Grades A* - C (or equivalent) ²
% Achieving 3+ A’Levels at 81.82 78.1 82.1 78.1 80.3 TBC
Grades A* - C (or equivalent) ²
% Achieving 2+ A’Levels at 100.0 99.7 99.1 99.5 100.0 TBC
Grades A* - E (or equivalent) ²
² Figures include all relevant qualifications
13THE SCHOOL YEAR 2019/20 The school day is 9.05am – 3.25pm
School Reopens Monday 2 September 2019
School Closed – Staff Day Friday 25 October
School Closed - Mid-Term Break Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November
School Closed – Staff Day Monday 4 November
School Closed - Christmas Holidays Monday 23 December – Tuesday 7 January 2020
School Closed - Mid-Term Break Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February
School Closed - St Patrick’s Day Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 March
School Closed – Staff Day Thursday 9 April
School Closed - Easter Holidays Friday 10 April – Friday 17 April
School Closed - Bank Holiday Friday 8 May
School Closed – Staff Day Monday 25 May
School Closed – Staff Day Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June
Summer Holidays begin on Friday 26 June 2020
The school will be closed for pupils on the following days to facilitate Staff Training
Staff Baker Days School Development Days
Wednesday 28 August Friday 30 August
Thursday 29 August Friday 25 October
Friday 3 January 2020 Monday 4 November
Thursday 9 April Monday 29 June
Monday 25 May Tuesday 30 June
POLICIES
Parents can access school policies covering areas related to the operation of the School, Curriculum and Behaviour Management on
request from the school office.
CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY 2019/2020
In striving for excellence, within budgetary constraints, Loreto Grammar School Omagh will charge for the following:
1. Board and lodging on residential visits.
2. Contributions towards the cost of participation in educational and sporting activities or visits.
3. Costs associated with the provision of individual tuition on a musical instrument whether inside or outside school hours unless it
is provided as part of the syllabus for an approved public examination or to meet the requirements of Article 11(1)(b) of the
Order.
4. Costs re Examinations
i. The cost of entering a student for a non-approved public examination and for preparing the student for that
examination outside school hours.
ii. The cost of entering a student to re-sit an approved public examination where no further preparation has been
provided by the school.
iii. The cost of entering a student for public examinations at Post 16 for a second or subsequent sitting.
iv. Fees for late entry and late withdrawal from public examinations after the closing dates.
v. Fees for late amendments to examination entries requested by the student.
vi. Entry fees which have been paid by the school and where the student has failed to turn up.
vii. Certification charges if students wish to obtain a certificate for AS results following a re-sit.
viii. Costs for re-scrutiny of examination results if such a re-scrutiny is requested by the parents.
5. The cost, in cash or in kind, of ingredients, consumables or materials needed for practical subjects (such as Home economics,
technology & Design and Art & Design) where necessary.
6. The cost of printing credits over and above the allocation designated to the pupils at the beginning of a school year.
7. Optional extra activities which take place wholly or mainly outside school hours and are additional to the education provided by
the school for the purposes of preparing students for an approved public examination or for the purposes of meeting the
statutory requirements imposed by Article 11 (i)(a) and (b) of the 1989 Order. Participation in any such activities is to be on the
basis of parental choice and a willingness to meet such charges as are made.
8. A voluntary subscription of £60.00 per student per annum is requested with concessions for families - £60 for 1 child, £100 for 2
children and 3120 for 3 or more children.
9. Damage to school property resulting from improper behaviour on the part of the students.
Please Note: Requests for refunds should be made to the school in writing and will be given due consideration.
14Appendix 1: Health & Safety Report
DENI Estate Operations Team visited in July 2019 to discuss Minor Works Applications.
Unavoidable Minor works
Upgrade of Electrical Installation
Fire Safety Works including:
Access Control System between Study Hall and Library
Fencing of Waste Disposal Area/ Bin Compound
Replacement of Intruder Alarm
Other Applications:
Sports Hall/Multi-Purpose Hall
Sports Pitch
Refurbishment and additional provision of washroom facilities
SEN provision
General Maintenance
All maintenance addressed as reported daily.
Gas system checked
Plumbing checked.
Portable Appliances tested.
15Appendix 2 – Community Links
Action MS Local Health Trusts Renaissance Learning
Arvalee School and Resource Centre Local Parishes Sacred Heart Co ege, Omagh
Association for Science Education Local / Regional Employers Scholastic Book Fair
Aware Mood Matters Loreto Co ege, Coleraine School Employer Connections (SEC)Ireland
Belfast Spanish Society Loreto Community in Ireland Scouting
Blood Transfusion Service Loreto Education Trust Sentinus
Bookbuzz Loreto, Letterkenny Serve Project
BringITOn Loreto Peru Share Centre, Lisnaskea
British Heart Foundation Loreto Sudan Shared Education Projects
Camps International Expeditions Lough Derg Skyzdalimit
Cancer Focus N.I. Macmil an Cancer Social Services
CAFRE – Loughrey Campus Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark Soroptomist International
CCEA ‘True Colours’ Exhibition Mary Ward International South West Co ege
Citizens Advice Bureau Meadowbank Nursing Home Special Olympics Ulster
CHARTER (Work Experience Programme) Mencap Saturday Club Spirit of Paul McGirr
Children in Crossfire Michaela Foundation Sporting Icons
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh Milk Bank – Lactation Consultant St. Joseph’s Ha
Comhaltas Uladh Mi ennium Forum, Derry St Vincent de Paul
Clonard Retreat Team, Belfast Mood Matters Star of the Sea Retreat House
Coca Cola Factory National Citizen Service STEM Module Bus & STEM Ambassador
Contact Youth Navan Fort Strabane Training Services
Cuan Mhuire Nerve Centre, Derry Stormont Links
Derry and Strabane District Council New Driver N.I. Strule Arts Centre
Diocesan Catechetical Centre N. I. Anti-Bu ying Forum Strule Shared Educational Campus
Diocesan Youth Ministry N. I. Ambulance Service Survival Linx
Dairy Council N. I. N. I. Assembly Tayto Factory
Disneyland, Paris N. I. Athletics Association Federation Teenage Cancer Trust
Drumragh Integrated College N.I. Careers Service Terex / Finlay Ltd
Dundonald Ice Bowl N.I. Fire Service The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Dun Uladh Heritage Centre N.I. National Athletics Translink
EA – Music Services N.I. Road Safe Roadshow Trocaire
Edmund Rice Camp NISCA The Fold
Electoral Office NSPCC The Ulster Herald
Environmental YouthSpeak Omagh Academy Tyrone Constitution
Eye for Education Omagh Business Forum Top Flight for Schools Ski Trip
Familyworks Schools Counse ing Service Omagh Cinema Ulster American Folk Park
Fermanagh Feis Omagh Credit Union Ulster Cancer Foundation
Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Omagh Ethnic Community Group Ulster GAA
Fieldwork Studies Council – Titanic Quarter Omagh High School Ulster Museum
Forestry Service (DANI) Omagh Lions Club Volunteer N.I.
Foyle Hospice Omagh Learning Community W5
Gael Linn Omagh Leisure Centre UK Mathematics Trust
Gaelscoil Links Omagh Rotary Club UK Parliament
Gaeltacht Omagh Today Universities & Co eges of Further & Higher
Grovehi Animal Trust Omagh Youth Council Educ.
Guest Speakers – Careers Dept. ORBA Health & Wel being Way2go: Alcohol Awareness
Holy Family PS Outreach to Senior Citizens/ Fold Housing Western Emergency Ski s Training
International School of Finance Parish Retreat Team West Tyrone Feis
Inter-School Debating Past Pupil Ambassadors West Tyrone MP
Islamic and Jewish Communities Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Women’s Aid
Knights of St. Columbanus Picture Train Year 13 R.E. Outreach Programme
Learnspark Pramerica Spirit of Community Young Enterprise
Liturgy Team PSNI Young Writers
Livestock & Meat Commission Pure in Heart Team, Dublin
Local Artists / Print Designers Relax Kids N.I.
This list is not exhaustive but is indicative of our extensive outreach to the community.
16Appendix 3: SEN Summary 2018-2019
The Loreto Ethos permeated SEN, “Striving for Excellence the Loreto Way.” This mission statement was reflected in the work of all SEN
staff and SEN students and our “embracing all” philosophy was evidenced by supportive relationships between SEN students and staff &
SEN progression. SEN achievement was celebrated through a variety of mediums including the accrual of points via the new House
System.
The Emotional Health and Well Being of SEN pupils was supported through an array of support and intervention initiatives. e.g. Picture Train
Afterschool Photography Club delivered to pupils from Year 8 – 11 with a focus on wellbeing, expression and creativity.
A successful pilot year of The Lunch-time Wednesday Wellbeing Club was led by our Learning Mentor and Year 14 Wellbeing Prefects with
Key Stage 3 pupils attending.
Years 10 and 11 pupils attended The Hara Band as a half day wellbeing event who performed songs and spoke about Mental Health, E-
Safety and Cyberbullying.
The Assistant SENCO painted and furnished a new Sensory room, with the help of 5 Post 16 Art students. Sensory Resources were
purchased. The room was an effective ‘break out space’ for SEN pupils requiring sanctuary and time out. The Assistant SENCO and Art
pupils helped Skyzdalimit Drama Group by creating masks for their Prince of Africa production.
ONRA Mentor hosted a wonderful HOPE workshop for Year 8s in June which included a special guest in attendance – Ms. Caroline Clarke –
Loreto Education Network.
A team of 8 Health & Wellbeing Prefects from our Student Leadership Team this academic year played a pivotal role in the launch of both
the Key Stage 3 Pastoral House System and also The Wednesday Wellbeing Club and Worry Box initiative (now in its second year).
A Mentoring Team worked closely with our SEBD & Academic Learning Mentor in the application of the LAMP (Loreto Assertive Mentoring
Programme).
12 members of staff (both teaching and Non-Teaching) received accreditation from the NI Ambulance Service as HEARTSTART Instructors
and successfully delivered the programme to all Years 9 and Year 10 students in October 2018. All pupils received a certificate of
participation from the British Heart Foundation on Restart a Heart Day 2018.
All staff (both Teaching and Non-Teaching) attended a CPD workshop facilitated by Familyworks Schools’ Counselling Service on Strategies
to support pupils with emotional difficulties.
The SENCO and HOYs attended CPD facilitated by Michaela O’ Kane from Breakthru on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and
Hidden Harm.
Classroom Assistants, the Pupil Welfare Officer and some members of the Pastoral Team attended: Autism & Transition to Adulthood;
Autism & Anxiety Management; Autism and sensory processing; Autism, relationships & sexuality & Autism & the promotion of positive
behaviour - Courses hosted by Middletown Centre for Autism.
All Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff attended Refresher Child Protection Training in December 2018.
Refresher First Aid & Defibrillator Training was given to First Aiders and the PWO cascaded refresher training on Anaphylaxis and Epi-pen
Awareness.
The SENCO attended CPD on:
Updates in Contemplation of the Statutory Effect of the SEND Act (NI) 2016;
Using SIMS.net to record a Bullying Concern;
SEN SIMS Training: Making SEN category changes on SIMS;
Addressing Bullying in Schools Act NI 2016.
Eirim & JCQ Refresher Training on Access Arrangements & Diagnostic Testing
The 2019 ICT Excellence Awards in The Merchant Hotel Belfast, hosted by C2K and Capita for the school’s shortlisted certificate
in Overcoming Barriers to Learning.
The LAMP Mentor attended EA Training on Understanding and Supporting SEBD in Post-Primary School and Mental Health & Suicide
Awareness Training.
The SENCO and Head of Post 16 attended an SESP Parent Evening on E-safety, hosted by Wayne Denner in the Strule Arts Centre.
2 Classroom Assistants attended Arvalee ASD (SESP) Training.
The Assistant SENCO attended EA Supporting Pupils with Literacy Difficulties using Assistive Technology and EA Strategies to support
pupils with Reading Comprehension Difficulties.
17Both the SENCO & Assistant SENCO participated in webinars on TEXTHELP 2020.
Access to the curriculum for all SEN pupils was enhanced through employment of the Whole-school Habits of Mind Programme as a PRSD
objective (ending November 2018).
The Social Skills Programme (PALS Play and Learn Skills) was implemented with pupils from Year 8 – 12, during 2 registration periods per
week.
The Familyworks Counselling Service was provided to pupils. Familyworks is an invaluable resource for the pastoral team.
The After School Study Club was promoted, in conjunction with the Classroom Assistants, to support students in their learning and ran 4
Days a week 3.30 – 5pm for All Year Groups.
The Better Reading Partnership Programme ran, in conjunction with the SEN & English Departments, Lead Mentor and Literacy Prefects, to
support pupils with Literacy difficulties from Years 8 & 9.
The Loreto Assertive Mentoring Programme (LAMP) and the role of the Lead Mentor were developed to address the SEBD/ Medical/
Cognitive needs of pupils including 66 Mentees (Year 8 – 14) and 12 Mentors (Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff & SLT).
Pupils (years 8 – 12) engaged with ONRA Mentor this Year (Omagh Neighbourhood Renewal Area – Miss Alicia Toland).
A Supportive Teaching and Learning Culture which aimed to remove barriers to learning was ongoing across the curriculum and 22 subject
departments.
The Special Educational Needs of Pupils outlined in the SEN Register and Individual Education Plans were addressed and implemented by
all staff, with SEN resources and good practice shared. SEN pupils were encouraged to have a ‘can-do’ attitude with ‘no limits’ placed on
potential or ‘ceiling’ on expectation. They were encouraged to ‘aspire higher’ through work with Individual Learning Plans and praise and
reward were employed effectively.
Subject-specific Peer Mentoring and Pupil Support sessions supplemented the removal of barriers to learning, further supported by the U
Link to Learn Post 16 Initiative.
Year 8 Pupils participated in the Year 8 Organised for Success Programme.
Literacy Support Teachers were upskilled in order to co-ordinate the successful screening, diagnostic testing and Literacy Support provision
of pupils with Literacy related deficits.
The SENCO developed links with the Numeracy Co-ordinator for the implementation of Numeracy Support provision and screening.
The SENCO held meetings with the Heads of Year 8 & 10, the Numeracy & Literacy Co-ordinators and the VPs regarding Data Analysis and
support strategies.
Updated Cause for Concern Sheets were administered to Year 8 teachers to identify barriers to learning and acted upon accordingly.
Links with careers were ongoing and the career plans of SEN pupils were supported both on an ongoing basis and at Annual Review
Meetings, via EA Careers Advisor.
Parents were invited to evaluate and support the learning process through consultation on IEPS and questionnaires on SEN provision.
Classroom Exit Cards were issued to pupils with SEN.
Canteen Passes were issued to students for a range of medical needs.
Assistive Technology (17 laptops and 4 iPads) was issued to SEN pupils. Electronic Spellcheckers were given to all pupils on Literacy
Support. The SENCO attended training on the TEXTHELP 2020 Project (Assistive Technology for pupils with Literacy difficulties) and
hosted a workshop on same to Year 8s, in conjunction with the Ms Ciarna Wilkinson, EA.
ACCESS arranegments were put in place where necessary in line with JCQ Guidelines.
The SENCO met with the EA Transition Service and EA CEIAG Advisor regarding Annual Review Meetings for Stage 5 pupils in May 2019.
Pupils on SEN Register (updated biannually)
Pupils accessing Exceptional Teaching Arrangements (ETA)
The SENCO liaised with schools from OLC regarding any particular SEN needs, where applicable.
Information was sought on the SEN needs of all new pupils entering all year groups.
18Teachers reviewed intervention strategies (as per IEPs) to meet the differentiated needs of SEN learners and close performance gaps on a
biannual basis.
SIMS was updated throughout the year to document the SEN Stage of the Code of Practice, as per the Annual DENI Census and attached
IEPs and Care plans and new SEN Categories were introduced in line with most updated SEN framework and legislation. The SENCO
delivered training on same to staff in August 2018 and June 2019. The 5 SEN Categories were changed on the student planner and
school website and include:
COGNITION AND LEARNING (CL) – Language, Literacy, Mathematics, Numeracy
SOCIAL, BEHAVIOURAL, EMOTIONAL AND WELL-BEING (SBEW)
SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION NEEDS (SLCN)
SENSORY (SE)
PHYSICAL NEEDS (PN)
The most updated version of the SEN Register was made available for staff, as well as the Literacy, Numeracy, Medical and SEBD Teacher
IEP Review forms.
SEN Reports to Governors were submitted regularly throughout the year.
The SENCO met with Learning Support Teachers to analyse and act upon Data after administration of CATS, PTE, PTM and Assessments.
Updates were given re. pupil progress on a regular basis. The SENCO received positive feedback re. the SEN Dept. from both pupils and
parents on a regular basis. Literacy Support Teachers completed reviews of pupil progress in June 2019.
The Following Screening/ Diagnostic Tests were administered:
PTE (Progress Tests in English) – Yr. 8 & 10
PTM (Progress Tests in Maths) – Yr. 8 & 10
CATS (Cognitive Ability Tests) – Yr. 8 & 10_
Dash, HAST, YARC, Dash 17, Lucid Recall (new purchase), Lucid Exact, GRT, Graded Spelling Test, Suffolk Reading & SPARCS coupled
with Year 8 Cause for Concern Sheets.
All pupils on a Literacy IEP or receiving Literacy Support were given an Electronic Spellchecker and its use was encouraged during
homework tasks to develop confidence in expanding vocabulary. Dyslexia Friendly Stress Relief Starter Packs/ Coloured Overlays/ Reading
Rulers/ fidget spinners/ stress balls and aromatic play dough were also employed as support tools. TEXTHELP 2020 instructions on how to
employ this digital software on home devices were sent home to parents by letter, placed on school webpage/ Twitter and an information
event in Sacred Heart College was promoted.
The SENCO attended training on SECURUS and communicated to all parents regarding this digital software which helps us monitor and
safeguard pupil’s online behaviour and safety.
The needs of SEN pupils were met through the implementation of any new and revised policies.
The SENCO aimed to reduce costs in all SEN areas and to manage the budget deficit effectively, as imposed by DENI. Purchases made
included Sensory resources and Weighted blankets, Diabetes Breakfast Morning provisions, Medical Room Inventory, PALS & LAMP
resources & CPD/ Diagnostic Testing fees.
The SENCO encouraged staff to lead and share good practice and develop leadership capacity through the researching and provision of
SEN training.
The SENCO arranged Guest Speakers/ external agencies to deliver training to SEN staff and the SENCO also provided training.
The SEN Policy was reviewed and updated in August 2018.
The SENCO supported new Classroom Assistants who began employment or obtained work experience. and supported the PWO who
commenced October 2018.
The SENCO worked closely with the Assistant SENCO.
The SENCO ensured the involvement of businesses and agencies, to energise the SEN Teaching and Learning process and liaised with the
following external agencies in 2018-19:
ASD Services
AAIS Autism Advisory and Intervention Service
AWARE NI
BEECHCROFT Education Centre
CAMHS
CCEA Special Considerations Unit
CEDAR Foundation
CPSSS (Child Protection School Support Services)
EA – School Support Officer
EA (WA) Behaviour Support Team
EA ASD Advisor and Special Needs Support Officer
19 EA Educational Psychologists
EA Transition Service re. Annual Review Meetings for 6 statemented pupils; EA Support Officer and EA SEN Careers Advisor
EA Visual & Hearing Impairment Advisors
EOTAS/ ETA
Family Intervention Services
Familyworks
GATEWAY
GL Assessment Company
Heartstart – British Heart Foundation/ NI Ambulance Service
JCQ
Michaela Foundation
MINDWISE
NI Relax Kids
NSPCC
ONRA (Omagh Neighbourhood Renewal Area)
Public Health Agency –Schools for Hope Conference
Tara Centre, Omagh
Western Emergency Skills & Order of Malta First Aid – Dr Kevin Moore
WHSCT Paediatric Clinic – Occupational Therapists/ HPV Vaccinations
Wellbeing Sessions were celebrated on Twitter/ SEN webpage updated.
During P7 Open Night, the SEN Dept. presented to parents and pupils.
The SENCO presented at the P7 Parent Information Event.
Parents were invited to evaluate and support the learning process through consultation on IEPS and questionnaires on SEN
provision in January and June 2019.
Ongoing phone calls, letters and meetings between SENCO and parents occurred throughout the year 2018-19.
20Curriculum Report Summary 2018/19
1.Ethos
The Loreto ethos continues to permeate all curricular and extra-curricular programmes and experiences evidenced in pupil, parent, visitor
and departmental evaluations.
2.Child Centred Provision
A streamlined approach to Habits of Mind was adopted by Departments. Whole Staff Inset on HOM Aug 2018.
HOM highlighted through Assemblies, posters displayed in all classrooms and in Student Planner.
16 Departments outlined strategies employed for pupil support including one-to-one or group revision sessions to overcome SEBD related
barriers to learning.
11 Departments utilised U Link to Learn or Peer Mentoring strategies in 2018/19.
This year 18 Loreto students accessed Post 16 subjects through the OLC in Years 13 and 14. (See results attached.)
10 OLC students accessed Spanish, Irish, Govt and Politics & Psychology in Loreto. (See results attached.)
23 Loreto students accessed GCSE Drama as a Twilight course in CBS. (Results attached).
3 Year 10 students studied GCSE Polish in Drumragh Integrated College as a Twilight course. 2 sat the GCSE Polish exam in June 2018.
(Results attached).
68 OLC pupils (across the schools) completed surveys for BTEC Level 3 Collaborative Courses and 36 pupils completed surveys for A’ Level
and GCSE Collaborative Courses.
Positive responses were given on:
Impact of teaching on pupils’ learning experiences.
Impact on pupils’ social development.
VP attended conference on Multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences on 28th Sept 2018 and disseminated key points to whole
staff as part of Child Protection and Safeguarding Training.
3.High Quality Teaching, Training, Learning and Assessment
Research on the BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production was carried out. Preparations for the introduction of BTEC Children’s Care,
Learning and Development Sept 2019 took place:Vp and Home Economics Staff Meeting with Regional Advisor, Pearson
Links/Meeting with staff from Holy Cross College
Departments implemented strategies from the Marking & Feedback Workshop led by Paul Gray. The key benefits reported are more open
discussion between teacher and pupil on feedback.
Departments actively experimented on their use of Questioning in departments.
Departments initiated strategies for students to be more proactive in answering questions and engaging orally in class.
Departments outlined developments in Microsoft 365 in Teaching and Learning.
Mandarin Chinese Language classes offered after school.- YCT1 (10 students, HSK1 (6 students), HSK2 (4 students), HSK4 (1 student).
A 6 week after school Photography course hosted by a professional company, Picture Train, commenced on 18th September. 17 students
Years 8-13 availed of this course.
An Information Booklet for parents of Year 11 and Year 12 pupils regarding examinations and Controlled Assessments was circulated to
parents/guardians in Oct. 2018.
Literacy & Numeracy KS2 & KS3 CPD Project: Principals of St. Conor’s P.S., St. Dympna’s P.S., Christ the King Senior Teacher Sacred
Heart College and V.P. Loreto met to discuss and plan a bid for Cluster Resources 2018-2019. Building on developments to date, the project
offers an opportunity for schools to work together to improve Curriculum Transition for pupils in Literacy & Numeracy.
40 X Year 12 Students randomly selected, participated in the NFER PISA UK Study on 11 th January 2019 which involved 3 hours of testing in
reading, maths and science.
BTEC Level 3 Sport: Desk Top Review (DTR) 8th January 2019 electronically. Centre successfully passed the DTR.
Post 16 and Year 10 Subject Choices Event for students and parents were most beneficial for all
Student teachers from local Universities and an international student from Zurich were accommodated on Teaching Experience between Jan
and May 2019.
External Examinations: An unannounced inspection by JCQ found the Centre and procedures to be compliant with regulations.
Principal attended a conference on Visible Learning by Professor John Hattie renowned educationalist and researcher from Australia, who is
at the forefront of schools and system improvement, advising governments around the world. This information was shared with staff and
Governors.
Vice-Principal attended an OCR conference in Belfast. Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technical qualifications were outlined and
information disseminated to staff.
Principal attended Young Achievers Reception by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
Curriculum Activities:
September
ASE/CCEA Science Seminar hosted Members of Science Staff from other schools invited to attend.
21Year 14 UCAS Information Evening for students and parents
Year 14 Physiotherapy Workshop
European Day of Languages
October
AS Geog Fieldwork
Shared Education Week
Year 8 Young Enterprise Event
KS3 Zambian Culture Day - cross-curricular lessons on Zambian History, Geography, Art, H.E, Music and Culture.
Year 12 attending King Lear Production in Belfast -English Dept
Year 10 Sentinus Workshop
P.7. GL Familiarization Event
Senior Choir attendance at City of Derry Choir Festival
November:
Year 10 Young Enterprise
Post 16 pupils participated in Sports Leadership Training (SESP)
Year 10 Retreat – Michaela Foundation
Post 16 History Shared Ed Trip Ballyshannon Hedge School
: GCSE Prizegiving
Education 2 Enterprise Event for Year11 students
GCSE Home Economics Practicals
Post 16 students participated in Sports Leadership Training (SESP)
Year 13 stall at SVDP Sale in St. Joseph’s Hall
Year 14 Life Skills First Aid Training 3:30-5:30pm
Education2 Enterprise Dragons’ Den Event Year 11
CATS Tests
Yrs 10-14 students attended Jesus Christ Superstar Production in Holy Cross, Strabane
Yr 12 Chemistry Students @ QUB Careers Workshop
Post 16 History Residential Trip to Dublin (2 days) (Shared Ed)
Post 16 pupils -Sports Leadership Training (SESP)
PSNI Road Safety Show for Post 16 pupils
Young Enterprise Event Year 11
Year 9 Omagh Academy My Fair Lady Production in Strule Arts Centre-
Years 8 &10 Home Economics Shared Education Event
Year 8 Translink Safety Bus visits school.
Post 16 pupils participate in Sports Leadership Training (SESP)
Senior Choir performing at Business in the Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Event
December:
Year 8 Film Workshop
First Aid
Year 13 Young Enterprise Company Trade Fair Belfast
SESP Sports Event-Boccia
Whole School Christmas Liturgy
Year 14 Formal Fashion Show
Nursing Interview Skills 3:30pm
Loreto’s Got Talent- Years 8-10
KS3 Christmas Carol Challenge
Annual Prizegiving Event
January:
SESP Sports Leaders Event Planning
HEc Big School Cook Off- Regional Final
Knights of Columbanus Public Speaking Competition
Open Night; Speech Therapy Workshop OLC
Hazel Wand Musical
Knights of Columbanus Public Speaking Competition
Year 10 Young Enterprise HE Event
February:
Walk to Remember NCS
Shared Education Student Council pupil/staff event
Year 10 Choices Event;
Intermediate Maths Challenge
Year 13 Trade Fair
True Colours Art Exhibition
Post 16 Subject Information Event. Subject stands and Subject Ambassador Event
March
Pi Day (Numeracy Activity),
22Seachtain na Gaeilge
Céilí
Relaxation session Years 9 &10
Year 10 students and HOY journey to the Battlefields of France and Belgium as part of a History Project
Senior Choir and 4 staff travelled to Prague for the Young Bohemia Choir Festival
JPIC students attend the Loreto Development Education Conference, Mullingar
Year 10 Sponsored Walk for MS
UTV cameras and reporter in school to film Senior Choir, winners in the Prague Bohemia Festival for UTV Live
Minor Netball Team playing in Final of the Bowl Competition
April
Year 9 Drama Feist
The Voice LGS Competition Proceeds for Loreto Camps Cambodia and Loreto Sudan.
Easter Liturgies
17th April – Loreto: The Voice Final;
Year 9 Maths Challenge for P.6. and P.7.
May
Year 9 Drama Feist
ICT Excellence Awards Inspection
Year 14 Leavers’ Mass;
AS English students attending Lyric Theatre, Belfast- Street Car Named Desire;
Athletics Competition in Antrim
Public Speaking at Omagh Show
Year 10 students attended Final of Trocaire Game Changers Competition in Dublin;
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 KS3 Survey
Junior Choir performing at West Tyrone Feis
June
Year 11 Educational Visit to Jewish Synagogue in Belfast;
Sports Day Years 8-11
Students attended SWC Celebration of Success Event in recognition of their achievement in Mandarin Chinese.
Year 9 Geography visit to Marble Arch Caves (9A1,9A2)
Year 9 Geography visit to Marble Arch Caves (9A3, 9A4,9A5)
Year 8 Taster Day;
Junior Prizegiving
School connected to its local community.
The pupils are involved in a wide range of curriculum activities across subjects which reflect our connections with the wider community.
Speakers form industry, business and relevant areas are brought in to talk to the pupils in class, at assemblies and at dedicated times for
afternoon or day workshops. These connections broaden the perspective of the students giving them the opportunity to reflect on the skills
set they will need in the world of work and motivating them to develop contacts and networks to enhance their skills. Global community
projects included:
20TH October -1st Nov Loreto to Lusaka – 15 girls and their leaders visited Lusaka working on projects in St Theresa’s Parish in October
2018. The girls met the local children and families and helped with the painting and restoration of a school. They attended a Field Hospital
and orphanage, visited local businesses and meet representatives from the Irish Embassy
3rd – 31st July 2019 Camps International Expedition to Cambodia: 6 pupils and 1 Leader travelled to Cambodia on a 4 week expedition
including 3 weeks project work in community, wild-life and environment and 1 week adventure including Scuba Diving Accredited Training.
Current Total raised £11,194. 7 x Advanced First Aid Kits were donated by Dr. Kevin Moore and the Order of Malta.
23rd July – 7th August 2019. Students on Ice Foundation: Past pupil and Head Girl Emma Denton travelled to the Artic on a Learning
Expedition She was the first Irish person to participate in the expedition and one of only two people from the UK who qualified this year for a
Scholarship of $13,000 Canadian Dollars through Adventure Canada.
A Student CRED Team was established in October 2018. The team met weekly to:
Promote integration, equality and respect for ethnic diversity.
Raise awareness of the importance of cultural diversity in our school and community.
Celebrate different cultures and traditions.
To give students a “Voice” so they can share their feelings, opinions and emotions with the wider community.
23CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS
GCSE Prizegiving: 12 November 2018
A special morning was held to celebrate the GCSE class of 2018. Guest speaker was Mr John O’Neill Director of Venture International
and parent. His motivating speech inspired the students reassuring them that ‘It’s not the set-back it’s the come-back’ that is important.
It was a memorable morning where the girls and their parents enjoyed taking time to honour their successes. In addition to top subject
awards, students were recognised for special awards: Spirit of Friendship award, Community Spirit and various Pastoral Awards:
Senior Prizegiving: 20 December 2018
A memorable evening was enjoyed by pupils, parents, and staff as our leavers returned to celebrate their academic, pastoral and
outreach to community achievements in Loreto. The guest speaker Ms Hannah Shields has a career in surgical procedures and
Dentistry. She inspired the packed hall demonstrating just how far the “extra mile” can be to succeed... literally climbing upwards
approx. 5 and a half miles to the top of the infamous 60 million year old Mount Everest. The evening showcased the Loreto choir and
other talented student performances.
Junior Prizegiving: 25 June 2019
This day of enjoyable celebration highlights students’ talents and achievements in all areas of school and extra-curricular activities. Co-
ordinated by Dr K Gallagher the awards are interspersed with performances by students form the Music and English Department. The
day concluded with pupil acknowledgments of staff who were leaving. The Principal concluded that the wonderful engagement of
students throughout the day and the culmination of staff service to the Loreto school community highlighted the team spirit in Loreto.
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