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Lagan College
Induction Booklet 2020‐2021
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Principal’s Welcome
We are delighted to offer your child a place at Lagan College for September 2020.
We appreciate that your child may be excited and nervous about the prospect of moving up to, ‘big school,’ especially
as they have been home learning since March. We will do our very best to alleviate their worries and to support all our
children returning to Lagan College via an Induction Programme in late August. Please be reassured that we will be
adhering to Department of Education and the Education Authority’s guidelines in response to the COVID‐19 emergency.
Unfortunately, for the short term we will not be able to offer the following provisions:
Morning Assemblies
Extra‐Curricular Activities
One to One Music Tuition
Educational Visits
Changing Room Facilities for PE
We envisage that all students will be initially asked to bring a packed lunch with the exception of those children who
are eligible to receive a free school meal (Please note that we are a single‐use plastic free zone from 1 September 2020).
Students will be expected to wear normal school uniform, however, they will be permitted to wear their PE uniform on
the day they have PE only.
At Lagan College we endeavour to form good relationships with our students and their families. During the academic
year 2020 – 2021 we will be utilising Parent Mail, a text messaging and email service with parent(s)/guardian(s) and all
of our Social Media sites which include Twitter, Facebook and the School Website, to stay in regular communication
with you.
It is vital that you provide the school with your most up to date email address and contact telephone number.
Your son/daughter will be allocated a Form Teacher in August. If you have any concerns in the early days and months
of their transition to Lagan, please do not hesitate to contact us either via the Student Learning Planner or by phone.
We will also be using information provided by families to place children in appropriate learning paced classes for ‘core’
subjects including English, History, RE, Geography, French/Spanish, Irish, HE, ICT, Drama, Technology, Art, Music and
Science, informed by the Literacy ability. We will be using Numeracy ability to place children in Maths learning paced
classes and broader bands for PE.
We have provided you with important information in this Year 8 Induction pack and I would draw your attention to the
Summary of Lagan College’s Policies.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Lagan College as an integrated and all ability school.
We look forward to working in partnership with your family to ensure that your son/daughter settles into Lagan College
and reaches his/her full potential and academic best.
Yours faithfully
_______________________
Amanda McNamee (Mrs)
Principal
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Chaplains’ Welcome
We are delighted that your son/daughter is joining us here at Lagan College and we are looking forward to
getting to know them.
Lagan College is a school with a Christian integrated ethos. As chaplains, we aim to be a practical example of
our ethos at the heart of the school.
The chaplaincy is a safe space for lively discussion, quiet conversation or simply for taking a break. It is a place
where students can chat with us, meet with their mentors or talk through problems with the sixth form
mediation team. A dedicated quiet space is available for people of all faiths and none to use for prayer or
reflection.
As chaplains we are responsible for planning and co‐ordinating school assemblies. All students attend
assembly once a week. This gives us the opportunity to explore our differences and discover all that we share
in common. Assemblies follow a broadly Christian year, with reference to festivals of other traditions as well
as connecting with events and situations in Northern Ireland and in the wider world. Students play an
important role in helping us plan and deliver assemblies. We also hold special, longer assemblies to celebrate
Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week.
We work in partnership with the Religious Education Department. Students learn RE together and follow the
Northern Ireland Core Curriculum. To complement their Year 8 RE programme, we organise visits to local
churches of different denominations.
We care for all students of Lagan College, of all faiths and none. This care includes supporting students and
their families when specific denominational needs arise. For example, preparation for sacraments can be
organised by the Catholic Chaplain if necessary. If you wish your son or daughter to avail of this, please
contact Mr Sowney at the beginning of term.
We like to give special attention to Year 8 students to help with their transition from primary school. The
Chaplaincy is open for anyone to drop in during break times and lunch times. Students can also make
appointments with us at other times when they need to talk through some issues in a confidential, caring
environment, especially at times of bereavement or family crisis. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
We look forward to working in partnership with you over the next few years.
With best wishes to you and your children.
Mrs Helen Killick and Mr Gerard Sowney
(College Chaplains)
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Home School Partnership
Statement of Partnership
The School is committed to creating and maintaining a caring community, in which:
the individual is valued
all can achieve their potential
the climate is challenging and supportive
effort and success are celebrated
Each student’s education will be greatly enhanced by the development of a partnership between the home
and the school. An effective partnership will ensure that each student develops intellectually, socially,
spiritually and emotionally and is able to take full advantage of all the school has to offer.
Parents’ and Students’ Expectations of the School
Parents and students may expect the school to provide:
A safe, well ordered, caring environment.
Programmes of Study suitable for each students age, aptitude and ability in line with the Northern Ireland
Curriculum.
Quality learning experiences.
Regular information about school activities and the progress/performance of students.
Regular consultation sessions of which there would be at least one per year.
Early warning of problems whether these are associated with work, relationships or discipline.
An efficient system of dealing with complaints through ready access to the appropriate member of staff.
A range of extra‐curricular activities.
The School’s expectations of Parents and Students
Parents and students are expected to:‐
Support the aims, ethos and code of conduct of the school both inside and outside school.
Complement the work of the school with helpful attitudes and a supportive home environment to
encourage completion of homework and other academic tasks.
Ensure regular and punctual attendance and maximum participation to enable the student to benefit fully
from the learning experiences provided by the school.
Check the student wears the prescribed uniform and is properly equipped for each school day.
Read reports, letters and other communications from the school and to sign and return reply slips.
Display a willingness to participate in consultation sessions and other school events.
Make early contact with the school to discuss any matters which might have a bearing on the student’s
education.
Encourage the student to derive maximum benefit from school by participating in a range of extra‐
curricular activities.
Ensure the student has the adequate rest and nourishment essential for an effective day’s work.
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LAGAN COLLEGE BELFAST
Uniform Policy
Document Reviewed: May 2020 by D Collins, VP Pastoral
Date Ratified by BOG: March 2013, Reviewed February 2019
Review Date: May 2021
RELATED DOCUMENTS
1. DENI Circular 2011/04 – Guidance to School on School Uniform policy
2. Safeguarding Policy
3. Anti‐Bullying Policy
4. Positive Behaviour Policy
5. Relationship and Sexuality Education Policy
INTRODUCTION
Uniform is the outward identity of our school and the means by which our pupils are distinguished
in the wider community. The wearing of the Lagan College uniform supports our commitment to be
one community based on our mission statement, ‘that they be one’, which embodies the school
values of equality, respect, reconciliation and service to others.
We believe that our school uniform can play a valuable role by: setting an appropriate tone; instilling
pride; supporting positive behaviour; encouraging identity with, and support for, the school ethos;
ensuring pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protecting children from social pressures
to dress in a particular way; and, nurturing cohesion and promoting good relations between
different groups of pupils. It is important, therefore that students have a pride in wearing it smartly,
neatly and correctly.
Exceptions to the policy may be made on the grounds of religion, race or medical conditions.
All exceptional requests will require a letter to the Board of Governors.
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STUDENT UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
The College Student Expectations set out clear the standard expected by all students in regard to
uniform. The Student Expectations state:
WE WEAR OUR UNIFORM CORRECTLY AND WITH PRIDE:
We will wear our full school uniform correctly and with pride
We will quickly change any items of uniform or appearance that are not correct.
Our hair length, style and colour will be in line with our school Uniform policy
Additionally, at Lagan College, students must:
Wear full school uniform which includes blazer in and around school, for all school occasions
and journeys to and from school and home.
Ensure all items/articles of clothing are clearly marked with the owner’s name.
Ensure school bags are plain and practical for use.
Only wear trainers for PE lessons or if there is an injury covered by a medical certificate.
Not chew gum as it is not permitted in or around school.
While partaking in PE Lessons:
Students are encouraged to use gum shields whilst partaking in College sports.
PE uniform can be worn travelling home from school if the student has the subject last period
or is attending an after school activity.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCEPTANCE OF A PLACE IN THE COLLEGE REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE OF THE
COLLEGE UNIFORM POLICY.
Appropriate sanctions will be applied in accordance with the school positive behaviour policy if the
school uniform is not worn correctly. The Principal’s decision on what is appropriate is final.
Enquiries about uniform should be made through the Head of Year or Senior teachers.
Year group Head of Year Head of School
Year 8 Mr R Gray Miss K Wightman Mrs L Grant
Year 9 Mrs B Hearty Mrs L Mulholland
Year 10 Mrs M Mills Miss F Smyth
Year 11 Ms M Bell Mrs S Jones Mrs D Carlisle
Year 12 Mr L Mathison Dr C McConnell
Year 13 Miss J Rogan Mr S Hare
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Year 14 Miss A Bell
*During periods of extreme weather the Principal will inform families of any changes to the uniform
policy.
School Uniform Stockists
Robert’s School Wear C A Gowdy Ltd Warnocks Littles
24 Central Avenue 121 Woodstock Road, 791‐792 Lisburn Road 254‐256 Woodstock Road
Bangor, Belfast, Belfast, Belfast,
BT20 3AF BT6 8AB BT9 7GX BT6 9DN
Tel: 028 9127 0516 Tel: 028 9045 9052 Tel: 028 9038 1828 Tel: 028 9045 8372
Truly Fare PE Uniform Stockists ‐ Podium 4 Sport Ltd
397 Ormeau Road 40 Montgomery Road,
Belfast Castlereagh,
BT7 3GQ Belfast,
BT6 9HL
Tel: 02890 691347
Tel: 02890 701 333
Mobile: 07970288193
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE UNIFORM
Uniform Recycling
Family Fund support
IEF Uniform Grant
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Lagan College Year 8 ‐10 Uniform
Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists
1 BLAZER Black with school badge Listed uniform stockists
only
2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt
OR OR
BLOUSE A short sleeved red and white stripes Listed uniform stockists
only
blouse can be worn without a tie.
3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists
only
4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the
knee.
5 SWEATER Grey with school colours Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
CARDIGAN Plain grey
6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers
School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists
worn with skirt only
7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.
(worn with skirt)
8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn
without any logos.
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9 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe
weather only.
10 SCARF A plain scarf
OR
Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists
only
11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7
Brogue or black patent type shoes are
acceptable.
MAKE UP should be natural and subtle
JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be
worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.
HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in
school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads.
Year 8 ‐10 should be clean shaved.
BADGES: Only school badges may be worn
Lagan College Year 11‐12 Uniform
Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists
1 BLAZER Black with school badge Listed uniform stockists
only
2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt
OR OR
BLOUSE A short sleeved red and white stripes Listed uniform stockists
only
blouse can be worn without a tie.
3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists
only
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4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the
knee.
5 SWEATER Black with school colours Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
CARDIGAN Plain black
6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers
School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists
worn with skirt only
7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.
(worn with skirt)
8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn
without any logos.
9 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe
weather only.
10 SCARF A plain scarf
OR
Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists
only
11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7
9Brogue or black patent type shoes are
acceptable.
MAKE UP should be natural and subtle
JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be
worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.
HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in
school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads.
Year 11 ‐12 should be clean shaved.
BADGES: Only school badges may be worn
10Lagan College Sixth Form Uniform
Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists
1 BLAZER Green with school badge Listed uniform stockists
only
2 SHIRT Plain short or long sleeved white, school shirt
OR OR
BLOUSE A short sleeved green and white stripes Listed uniform stockists
only
blouse can be worn without a tie.
3 TIE School tie Listed uniform stockists
only
4 TROUSERS Black standard school trousers. Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
SKIRT Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the
knee.
5 SWEATER Green with school colours Listed uniform stockists
only
OR OR
CARDIGAN Plain green
6 SOCKS Black only worn with trousers
School knee socks (grey with school colours) only Listed uniform stockists
worn with skirt only
7 TIGHTS Black, throughout the year.
(worn with skirt)
8 COAT Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn
without any logos.
119 HAT A plain black hat is acceptable during severe
weather only.
10 SCARF A plain black scarf
OR
Regulation school scarf Listed uniform stockists
only
11 SHOES Plain black leather standard school shoes. See Page 7
Brogue or black patent type shoes are
acceptable.
MAKE UP should be natural and subtle
JEWELLERY: One plain finger, a watch, Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs may be
worn in earlobes by those with pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.
HAIR: Natural hair colours only. Hair must be neat and off the face, with long hair tied back in
school. Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads.
Year 13 and14 may have facial hair which must be neat and groomed.
BADGES: Only school badges may be worn
SHOES
Do wear This excludes
Plain black flat heeled leather school shoes. Please note that high heels, flimsy pumps, canvas
shoes, trainer type shoes, such as vans, converse or
Brogue and black patent type shoes are
adidas or boots are not acceptable.
acceptable.
Students who arrive with the wrong type of shoes will
Students will require a medical note if specific
be asked to replace them.
footwear is needed.
12Lagan College PE Uniform
Uniform Item Description Uniform stockists
BOYS GIRLS
131 PE T‐shirt LCB black LCB red and black Listed uniform stockists
only
2 PE Bottoms Black shorts Black skort
Black skinny track Black leggings
pants.
Black track suit
Black tracksuit bottoms
bottoms
3 PE track top LCB black hoodie LCB red hoodie Listed uniform stockists
only
or or
LCB black quarter zip LCB red quarter zip top
top
4 Socks Black Red Listed uniform stockists
only
5 Shoes Proper trainers Proper trainers
6 Equipment Shin guards Hockey stick
Gum shield. Shin guards
Gum shield
7 Desirable Football boots for Astro shoes for hockey
equipment activities on grass for
example: football,
Gaelic football and
rugby.
14Appendix 1: Student Learning Planner ‐ Student Uniform List
Lagan College Uniform List
We wear: We wear:
BLAZER SWEATER/CARDIGAN
Year 8 – 12 Junior school (Years 8, 9 and 10) grey with school
colours.
Black with school badge
A grey school cardigan is an option. This can only
Year 13 ‐14
be a school cardigan purchased from the school
Green with school badge suppliers
This excludes sports hoodies, over or under Senior school (Years 11 and 12) black with school
blazer colours.
A black school cardigan is an option. This can only
be a school cardigan purchased from the school
BADGES suppliers
Only school badges may be worn.
Students will be requested to remove any Sixth Form (Year 13 and 14) green with school
additional badges from their uniform colours.
15SHIRT/BLOUSE Alternately a green school cardigan is an option.
This can only be a school cardigan purchased from
Plain white, school shirt, tucked in at all times.
the school suppliers
Only a white T‐shirt or vest is permitted
This excludes anything in sweatshirt style
underneath.
material, anything with a hood, zips or buttons,
cardigans, not even under your blazer or on the
way to and from school.
A short sleeved striped blouse can be worn
throughout the school year without a tie.
Year 8 – 12
Red and white stripes
TIE
Year 13 ‐14 School tie, neatly knotted with top shirt button
closed must be worn with the traditional school
Green and white stripes shirt.
This excludes an open necked shirt or coloured The short sleeved red and white shirt does not
T‐shirt or vest underneath require a tie.
This excludes school tie with top button undone.
TROUSERS SKIRT
Black standard school trousers. Grey, A line skirt with centre pleat, worn on the
knee.
This excludes skinny, jegging, hipsters, legging,
jean‐style, frayed, clingy, lycra, decorated or This excludes a rolled up skirt and a short tight
casual trousers skirt with splits in the seams.
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We wear: We wear:
SOCKS TIGHTS (worn with skirt)
Black only worn with trousers Plain black
School knee socks (grey with school colours) This excludes Patterned tights
only worn with skirt.
This excludes Coloured/ patterned socks, white
trainer socks
COAT SCARF
Plain black, grey or navy coat may be worn A plain black scarf
without any logos.
A regulation school scarf is available from the
This excludes coloured/ patterned coats suppliers.
This excludes coloured/ patterned scarf
HAT
A plain hat is acceptable during severe weather
only
HAIR FACIAL HAIR
Natural hair colours only Year 13 and14 only
Facial hair must be neat and groomed.
Hair must be neat and off the face. Hair should
conform to current school regulations as
announced in assemblies.
JEWELLERY
One plain finger ring and a watch.
17Long hair should be tied back in school colours
for hygiene and safety reasons and to promote
Maximum one pair of small plain gold/silver studs
a positive image of the school.
may be worn in earlobes by those with pierced
ears.
Shaved heads (less than No 2 haircut) are not
acceptable or patterns shaved onto heads.
Piercings should only be arranged for the start of
holiday time so that they are healed before term
begins.
This excludes no extreme hairstyles such as in
colour, bleaching, spiking or with additions
such as braids, extensions etc., are not
This excludes an additional pairs of earrings.
appropriate for wearing with school uniform
Students will be requested to remove any
and will not be permitted.
additional jewellery. Visible facial piercings are
not permitted in school. Plasters or retainers are
not acceptable.
Students will be sent home if not adhering to
policy
MAKE UP
Natural, subtle, unobtrusive makeup.
Eyeshadow and contouring are not permitted.
Fake eyelashes, nail varnish and acrylic nails are
not permitted.
SHOES
We wear: This excludes:
Plain black flat heeled leather school shoes. Brogue Please note that high heels, flimsy pumps, canvas
type shoes are acceptable. shoes, trainer type shoes, such as vans, converse or
adidas or boots are not acceptable.
Black patent shoes
Students who arrive with the wrong type of shoes will
be asked to replace them.
Students will require a medical note if specific
footwear is needed.
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THE FAMILY FUND APPEAL LETTER
Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s)
On behalf of the Board of Governors I wish to appeal for your support for Lagan College’s Family
Fund.
The Family Fund was established by Parents and Directors to help deliver a high level of educational
and extracurricular activities to our students. We invite parents to make an annual voluntary donation
of £150 (one child) or £210 (two or more children) by cheque or direct debit. An application form will
be sent to you in August or can be collected from the office.
Your donation will help allow all of our students to benefit from the breadth and quality of
opportunities, resources and facilities which help them to fulfil their potential. We want to continue to
offer all these opportunities to your sons and daughters and where possible, to enhance our
provision.
One major way you can support the College in this work is through your contribution to the Family
Fund.
The Family Fund contributions are spent on a wide range of educational and extracurricular activities
which could otherwise not be financed. The diversity of the activities available means there is
something for everyone. These include:
Supplementing transport costs as we hope to purchase two nine-seater people carriers.
Supplementing the cost of specific, software and equipment for the various subjects the
College offers.
Supplementing e-learning provision across the school.
Supplementing the cost of extra-curricular activities.
There are also many areas which we would like to develop and improve and your contribution to the
Family Fund will help us to make these aspirations become a reality.
As a parent of a new Year 8 student we look forward to having a working partnership with you. Your
family contribution would be very much appreciated as the Educational budget has been reduced
significantly.
Thank you for your continued support and Family Fund donations
Yours faithfully
Mrs A McNamee
Principal
20Lagan College Calendar – 2020‐2021
TERM 1 – AUTUMN TERM
Autumn Term commences Tuesday 1 September 2020
Staff Development Day Monday 12 October 2020
Staff Development Day Monday 26 October 2020
Mid Term Break Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 October 2020
Autumn Term re‐commences Monday 2 November 2020
School Finishes for the Christmas Break Friday 18 December 2020 at 11.40 am
Christmas Holidays Monday 21 December 2020 – Friday 1 January
2021 (inclusive)
TERM 2 – SPRING TERM
All Students Return Monday 4 January 2021
Staff Development Day* Friday 8 January 2021
Mid Term Break Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2021 (inc)
Staff Development Day* Friday 26 March 2021
Staff Development Day* Monday 29 March 2021
Easter Holidays for students Tuesday 30 March – Friday 9 April 2021 (inc)
TERM 3 – SUMMER TERM
All Students Return Monday 12 April 2021
May Day Holiday (1) Monday 3 May 2021
May Day Holiday (2) Monday 31 May 2021
School Finishes Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 11.40 am
* Staff Development Days – students do not attend
21Timetable Sample Year 8
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Registration
9.10 – 9.25am
Period 1
Maths Music PE French
9.25 – 10.05 Maths
BL – G17 HOY – G89 CL MLS – G05
BL – G17
Period 2 Home
Irish Art and Design PE Science
10.05 – 10.45 Economics
QI – G22 MCV – F16 CL WHY – G76
EL – G34
Break
B R E A K
10.45 – 11.00
Period 3 French Technology Art Music English
11.00 – 11.40 MLS – G05 PLT – G55 MCV – F16 HOY – G89 BKT – F30
Period 4 Home
Geography Art Technology Maths
11.40 – 12.20 Economics
SM – L05 MCV – F16 PLT– G55 BL – G17
EL – G34
Period 5 Home
English Maths
12.20 – 12.55 Economics LUNCH LUNCH
BKT – F30 BL – G17
EL – G34
Period 6 ICT
English Geography
12.55 – 1.30 LUNCH MUL – F32 LUNCH
BKT – F30 SM – L05
Period 7 English
History Maths Irish
1.30 – 2.05 LUNCH BKT – F30
MRG – G25 BL – G17 QI – G22
Period 8 Religion
Science Geography History Drama
2.05 – 2.45 Studies
WTN – G76 SM – L05 MRG – G25 GRY – G82
SNY – F43
Period 9 Religion
Science History ICT Drama
2.45 – 3.30 Studies
WTN – G76 MRG – G25 MUL– F32 GRY – G82
SNY – F43
Teacher Subject
BL – Miss Bell Mathematics
BKT – Mrs Beckett English
EL – Mrs Ellis Home Economics
MLS – Mrs Mills French/Spanish
WTN – Miss Wightman Science
SM – Mrs Smyth Geography
SNY – Mr Sowney Religious Studies
MRG – Miss Morgan History
SGR – Mrs Mulholland ICT
GRY – Mr Gray Drama
22QI – Mrs Quigg Irish
CL – Mr Connolly PE
HOY – Miss Hoy Music
PLT – Mr Platt Technology
MCV – Miss McConville Art and Design
The College has three lunch periods between 12.20 – 2.05pm, as a result the lunch time of
students may differ each day.
Student Learning Planner
Every student will be given a Student Learning Planner at the beginning of each academic year to
record the details of every homework. It is best to complete the homework on the night it is given
to you by teacher.
It is important that parents/guardians check and sign their child’s diary on a weekly basis to help
monitor progress.
An example of a page from the Student Learning Planner is included below:
23Equipment List
Students must be prepared and equipped for learning. Please ensure that your child has the following
equipment.
∙ Pencil case
∙ Pencils
∙ Pens ‐ blue/black
∙ Ruler
∙ Eraser
∙ Sharpener
∙ Compass (for circles)
∙ Protractor
∙ Felt Tips
∙ Colouring pencils
∙ 400g Glue Stick
∙ Highlighters
∙ Pen Drive
It is possible to purchase a maths set that includes everything for just a few pounds in many different shops.
Maths Calculator
Each student must have a calculator and bring it to every Mathematics lesson. The Maths Dept.
recommends the Casio FX83 or FX85. These usually retail for about £7.
IPad
Please note students use an IPad from Year 9 onwards as part of a blended approach to learning.
24Passport to Lagan
As part of the transitions process we have created a purpose‐built, student‐friendly website where those
joining us in September can find out about the school.
Site address: www.passporttolagan.weebly.com
Students can use the site to find out more about the history of Lagan College, our values and ethos, and life
in Year 8. They can also send us any questions that they may have, and we will then answer some of these
on the site. In addition, there is information which parents may find useful, such as details of uniform
stockists.
Students will also be issued with a short quiz book which they should work through as they explore the site.
They will be going over this on the first day of school, and so should bring it with them on this day. If they
lose their copy of the booklet, they will be able to download and print a new copy from the 2Summer” section
of the website.
The site is still a work in progress, and will be updated regularly with further information and resources (such
as examples of canteen menus, school bus information and examples of Year 8 students’ work). Therefore,
even if students are keen to get ahead and complete their quiz book now, we would encourage them to
check back to the site over the summer to see what has been added.
We hope that this will help to inform pupils about what to expect when they come to Lagan College, as well
as alleviating any fears or worries. If you have any questions or feedback as you explore the site with your
child, feel free to drop us an email on passporttolagan@gmail.com
25Home School Communications with ParentMail
Lagan College will be using ParentMail to communicate to you. Communicating with parents is an important
part of what we do, making sure you get the correct information about activities, events and things that really
matter is something we care about.
ParentMail will be beneficial to you because you can:
Use a free mobile app on Android and iOS to pick up school messages instantly.
Top up dinner money or pay for school trips/items in just a few taps.
Complete forms, give consent/permissions and give feedback on surveys.
Keep on top of school meetings and events.
Registering with ParentMail is very easy! You will be sent either an email and/or text message in August from
ParentMail. When you receive this, you just follow the instructions in the message. Please be assured that
ParentMail is registered with the Information Commissioner and guarantees that all information you provide
will be kept private and will not be passed on to any other organisation. Once registered, if you have an
Android or Apple smartphone, we highly recommend you download the ParentMail App for the best user
experience. To do this, simply search for “ParentMail” in your App store.
You will be able to top up your child’s dinner money account electronically, using credit or debit cards as well
as PayPal and PayPoint and will receive automatic reminders when your balance is running low.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpVSKiewDs We will be completely cashless over the Summer 2020 so
appreciate your support in making payments electronically to your child’s account. In normal circumstances,
if you do not wish to make payments online, you can continue to make cash payments at the kiosks around
the school. However, this facility will not be available at this time. Please note, your bank statement will
display either Lagan College or ParentMail, dependent on your payment method.
26Cashless Catering System
We operate a cashless catering system, whereby parents can upload money to their child’s account or
students can lodge money at five cash points/kiosks throughout the school. This system enables students to
pay for their food in the eating spaces from funds that have loaded onto an account stored on the school
computer. The College will have additional safety procedures in place to ensure the health and wellbeing of
all students is a priority at this time.
This system has several advantages for both the students and parents:
Students can lodge money to their account at five cash points/kiosks throughout the school.
Parents can send dinner money/cheques direct to the school to be uploaded on their child’s account, via
the office.
Students will be served more quickly and queuing will be reduced.
Better information will be available on healthy eating and food options.
Year 8 students will be given a personal five digit PIN number and depending on Government guidance, each
child will be offered at the start of the year the opportunity to use a Bio‐Metric finger reader. The Bio‐Metric
image is not a finger print but is a unique feature to an individual. This makes the Bio‐Metrics the most
reliable kind of personal identification because it cannot be forgotten, misplaced or stolen.
EMOS‐Infineer has developed a unique system with a mathematical algorithm which translates each
student’s finger recognition. This information cannot be accessed by anyone outside the system or used or
transferred outside the school.
The student’s name and photograph will appear at the tills to prevent the misuse of the PIN number but in
real terms the Bio‐Metric image will keep your child’s cashless account personal and safe.
Free School Meals
Parents need to apply directly to the Education Authority for Free Schools. The information regarding Free
School Meals is located at https://www.eani.org.uk/financial‐help/free‐school‐meals
Students entitled to free school meals will have their account credited on a daily basis and can be accessed
with the use of the PIN number and/or by Bio‐Metric image at the tills. Additional credits can be added by
the student using the cash points/kiosks or by parent/guardian who wishes to lodge money/cheque with the
school. This can be used to purchase additional items not included in the free school meal allowance, or to
buy items at break time.
When sending in money/cheques we would ask that the student’s name and form class are clearly written
on the back of each cheque for identification purposes. Cheques should be made payable to Lagan College.
Additional information in regard to this system will be sent to you before your child commences the College.
If any parent has any concerns please contact Mrs Mary Mackey, School Bursar, for more information.
27Lagan College Parents’ Council
The College has a strong, active Parents’ Council. The Council is an important part of the school body, which
meets monthly. The Council is kept up to date with what is happening in the College, usually on first Tuesday
of every month at 6.30pm however these meetings are suspended until further DE/EA guidance.
The Council’s role is to support the College in its mission statement through organising a number of fund
raising events annually and supporting the organisation of school functions such as Open Day and the annual
school show. The Council has its own section and an emailing facility on the College website. The monthly
meetings provide a great opportunity for parents to get to know one another.
If you are interested in learning more about the Council and possibly joining it, please contact Miss Collins,
Vice Principal, dcollins764@c2ken.net, at the College.
28Extra‐curricular Activities
Please be aware that due to the current Covid‐19 Pandemic these activities have been suspended.
At Lagan College we pride ourselves in the range of extra‐curricular activities that we offer our pupils. These
activities range from Sporting and Fitness activities to Arts and Drama, all of which serve to develop our pupils
as well rounded young adults. To meet with this demand, there is a flourishing programme of activities every
day after school. Other clubs and societies meet at lunch time, at weekends or regularly, as required.
The current list consists of the following, but is by no means exhaustive, and can be added to as pupil demand
requires.
Lunchtime Clubs Lunchtime/After School Clubs After School Clubs
Design Club Orchestra Girls Soccer
STEM Club Brass Group Gaelic Football
History Club String Group Senior and Junior Basketball
Junior Justice Group Junior and Senior Choir Shodokan Aikido
Wii Club Woodwind Group Fitness
Science Club Traditional Group Film Club
Senior and Junior Justice Group African/Samba Drum Group Badminton
Genesis Club Eco Committee IT Coursework Club
Revelation The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Media Club
Pokémon and Gaming Club Scheme Boys Football
Board Game Club Sentinus Engineering Challenge Tennis
World Challenge Expedition Athletics
Boys Golf
Girls Hockey
Netball
Girls Gymnastics
Girls Dance
Cross Country
Sixth Form Enrichment Termly
Young Enterprise Geography Field Trip Club
Uni Survival
Personal safety
First Aid
However, it is worth noting that all these activities are subject to change, as staff commitments vary throughout
the year. Any pupil interested in taking part should talk to the teacher in charge first.
The College also has several dramatic productions annually in which a large number of students take part and
has been selected twice to represent Northern Ireland at the National Theatre in London.
A wide variety of trips for educational, cultural and sporting reasons are also organised each year within the
British Isles and abroad. Visits have been made recently to London, Switzerland, Belgium, Peru, China, Africa,
India, the United States and Spain
29Careers Education Information and Guidance
As part of delivering a high quality education and preparing our students to be effective decision
makers with regard to their career pathways, Lagan College, works closely with Careers Service of
Northern Ireland, to provide Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) through a
Partnership Agreement.
Access to high quality careers information, advice and guidance in schools is more important than ever
given the complex choices open to our young people. Lagan College prides itself in equipping its
students with the information, advice and guidance needed to enable them to make appropriate
choices at key transition points in their school career.
Careers Advisors from the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) will be available, to help
our students, in a variety of contexts. Advisors will deliver information talks to whole classes as well
as providing one to one careers interviews.
To enable this system to work effectively Lagan College needs to provide the Careers Service with
basic information about the students, including; pupil name, home address, date of birth and
telephone number. This information can be shared in hard copy format or electronically. To this end
the school needs your permission to share this information. This information will only be used for
careers guidance and will not be shared with any third parties. The Careers Service has indicated
that all personal information will be securely stored and that it conforms fully to all requirements
under the Data Protection Act 1998.
30Promoting Numeracy
How to use the MyMaths website
Type in the web address
www.mymaths.co.uk
The MyMaths login page appears.
In the login box type lagan
In the password box type square
MyMaths is a website that our students can use within school and at home for revision and
learning.
Pick the Booster pack named “Four Boosters” from along the top of the screen. This will direct
you to work that is very suitable for a student who is leaving P7.
Student can work at their pace and get advice on how to do the topics
31Promoting Numeracy – Primary School Maths
x10, x100, x1000, ÷10, ÷100, Negative numbers and use of
÷1000 by moving place value number line for temperature
Decimals, putting into order
difference
Decimals add Number Find ¾ of...,
and subtract 2/5 of... etc
Times
tables up Add/Subtract
to 10x10 whole numbers
Simplifying fractions e.g
30/100 =3/10 Find ½ of..., ¼ of... etc
Simple % and changing to fraction
e.g. 50% = ½, 10% = 1/10, 25% = ¼
Function
machines (single Meaning and solving 4m=24 Plotting coordinates
and double) Number patterns and using positive
sequences numbers like (4, 5)
Multiples
Square numbers
Triangular Factors
numbers
Algebra
Continue a
number pattern
Drawing out axes
Simple equations Reverse function Letters can represent
Rule and next term in
Promoting Numeracy – Primary
like 7+?=20 machines School Maths
numbers
for coordinates
a sequence
32Telling the
Names of Nets of 3D Changing cm to m,
time using Area of
Area by quadrilaterals shapes mm to cm, m to km
am & pm triangles
counting
Area of squares and squares Measure an angle using Using a
rectangles
a protractor compass to
draw a circle
Areas of compound
shapes
Volume by
Measure the counting
length of a line
Shape, Space, Measure cubes
using mm, cm
NSEW and 45°, Volume of
the 8 points cuboid = lwh
of the compass Angles in a
triangle Names of angles e.g.
Right‐angle Names of
Straight line angle acute, obtuse, reflex,
problems triangles
problems right‐angle
24hr clock Duration Line and rotational
between 2 symmetry
times
Mean, mode, median Probability words e.g.
and range likely, certain,
impossible etc
Pictograms
Tally marks
Bar graphs
Data
Simple pie charts
Simple questionnaires
Mean of a list
These topics are taught in primary school. At Lagan College we will build upon these
during Year8 in preparation for the GCSE. Please look at these and use the mymaths
website to help yourself. (Mymaths advice page is also enclosed)
33Promoting Literacy
‘’Parents can have a significant influence on their child’s achievement by encouraging them
to do well, taking an interest in their child’s education. Pupils and parents also have a
responsibility to cooperate and work in partnership with the school to enable pupils to fulfil
their potential.” The Department of Education in Northern Ireland (DENI)
Supporting Literacy from Home
Encourage your child to read at home
Fiction, non‐fiction, magazines, newspapers, audio books and e‐books are to be encouraged. It
doesn’t really matter what they read, as any reading at home regularly will help develop skills which
they can bring to the classroom. Build reading into the daily routine; shared and paired reading at
home can spark a lifelong love of books!
Look at written work together which has been marked by the teacher.
Ask questions to your child: “What does this comment mean? How could you improve that sentence?”
Be sure to also comment on what they have done well—this will really boost their confidence!
Support spelling and vocabulary development.
Help by testing your child when they have word lists and spellings to learn and encourage them to
look up words using a dictionary or computer spell check facility.
Read together the books your child is studying at school.
It can really help them if you read these together, and talk about the language and characters. Add in
fun challenges, for example learn a few short quotations together as a competition.
Summer Reading Challenge
Your son/daughter will receive a Summer Reading Challenge which we encourage you to support them
to complete at least one book review of a book they read over the summer holidays. The Reading
Challenge is a great way to actively encourage them to read regularly and at Lagan College we have
regular reading challenge events through the academic year to promote and sustain good reading
habits.
34At Lagan College we encourage all young people to read and enjoy the world of books.
Below are some recommended authors for Summer reading.
Fantasy Thriller / Adventure
Cornelia Funke Derek Landy
Angie Sage Anthony Horowitz
Eva Ibbotson Anthony Masters
C.S. Lewis Andrew Lane
J.K. Rowling Philip Pullman
Joseph Delaney Chris Ryan
Susan Cooper Eoin Colfer
J.R.R. Tolkein Rick Riorden
Adam Blade Lemony Snicket
Vivian French Pittacus Lore
Chris D’Lacey Malorie Blackman
Sarah Prineas
Jenny Nimmo Animals
Suzanne Collins Lucy Daniels
Michael Grant Dick King‐Smith
Danien Dibben Kate Thompson
Louise Cooper
Sport Jenny Oldfield
Michael Hardcastle Erin Hunter
Rod Childs
Alan Gibbons Humour
Chris D’Lacey Roald Dahl
Terence Deary
Historical Jeremy Strong
Gerard Whelan Dave Pilkey
Theresa Tomlinson Andy Staunton
Cora Harrison Philip Ardagh
Michael Morpurgo Francesca Simon
Steve Barlow Jeff Kinney
David Walliams
Girl Talk Michael Lawrence
Cathy Cassidy James Patterson
Jacqueline Wilson Lincoln Peirce
Judi Curtin
Jean Ure For Dyslexia friendly reads
Judy Blume Try books by the publisher Barrington
Lauren Kate Stoke.
35Library Facility
Our ‘state of the art’ Library facility is open during break and at lunch with recommended reads,
magazines and with new stock arriving regularly, reading has never been so much fun at Lagan College!
Weekly Library Lesson in Yr. 8
All students in Year 8 benefit from one period per
week where they have exclusive access as a teaching class to the school library. All books are coded
to enable each student to access reading at a level which challenges and extends their vocabulary
and reading ability.
Reading for Pleasure
Each Friday morning during form class, Year 8‐10 students benefit from a 15‐minute silent reading
session with their form tutor. Year 8 students employ books chosen through their Library lesson.
Northern Ireland Libraries Service Online
This resource enables students to browse and choose from the entire Northern Ireland Libraries
catalogue of teenage fiction, eBooks can be borrowed online. The service is also free for adults to
use, just log in at www.nilibraries.co.uk
36Transport Arrangements
Education Authority Bus Routes –East Belfast/ Dundonald Area
Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3 Bus 4
(Eamon Rooney Bus)
Canberra Longstone Old Dundonald Dundonald
Canberra Park Longstone School Old Dundonald Road Route under review
Ballyregan Road Old Dundonald Kingsway Gardens
Road
Ulster Hospital Gilnahirk Road
Ballyhanwood
Road
East Link Braniel Road
Manse Road
Ballyhanwood
Road
Manse Road
The Education Authority are currently reviewing all their allocated services to Dundonald and East
Belfast.
Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.
37Transport Arrangements – Morning Buses
Stand 14 Stand 13 Stand 12 Stand 11 Stand 10 Stand 9
N’ARDS CARRYDUFF DOWNPATRICK NEWCASTLE/ GVS LAGANSIDE
BALLY‐
NAHINCH
(QUEENSWAY) VIA VIA
ORMEAU ALBERTBRIDGE
Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs
08.15am 08.40am 08.00 07.40 08.40 08.25
Bus 9 Bus 15 Bus 18 Bus 3 Bus 34
ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS CITYBUS ULSTERBUS
Newtownards Carryduff Downpatrick Depot Newcastle Depot Adelaide Laganside Bus
Depot 08.00 07.40 Street centre
08.15 Saintfield
Road Crossgar Ormeau Albertbridge Road
Comber 08.15 Road
08.30 Lagan Upper
College Saintfield Ravenhill Newtownards
Ballygowan 08.25 Road Road
08.40
Carryduff Saintfield Knock Road
Crossnacreevy 8.40 Road
Glen Road
Lagan College Students must Newton Park
transfer at Carryduff Ballygowan Road
(Queensberry) to Manse Road
the school bus Manse Road
Lagan
College Lagan College
Bus stops at Bus stops at
Adelaide Albertbridge Road
Street Upper
Ormeau Newtownards
Road Road
Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.
38Transport Arrangements – Morning Buses
Stand 8 Stand 7 Stand 6 Stand 5 Stand 4 Stand 3 Stand 2 Stand 1
LAGANSIDE HOLYWOOD BANGOR Finaghy Shaftesbury GVS LAGANSIDE BELVOIR
VIA
VIA VIA VIA VIA C’REAGH MOUNT
SANDOWN C’BURN RAVENHILL RD MERRION
Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs
08.40 08.25 08.20 08.30 08.30 08.25 08.30 08.20
Bus 34 Bus 6a Bus 6 Bus 2 Bus 1 Bus 8 Bus 10 Bus 188
ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS CITYBUS ULSTERBUS. CITYBUS
Sandown Road Croft Road Bangor Depot Finaghy Crossroads Shaftesbury Adelaide Laganside Bus Hydebank
Holywood (layby on the Square Street Centre Roundabout
Knock Road Crawfordsburn Lisburn Road) Stand 11
Lagan College Crescent Church Ormeau Belvoir Park
Dual Carriageway Croft Road Finaghy Road Embankment Central Station
Bus services all Holywood South Malone Road Belvoir Road
Saintfield Road stops to Upper Ravenhill Castlereagh Road
Newtownards Lagan College Upper Malone Milltown Road Road Saintfield Road
Newton Road Road, Parkway Road Ballygowan Road
Newtownbreda Saintfield Knockbreda
Manse Road Milltown Road Road Road Manse Road Road
Lagan College Purdysburn Road School Road Newton Park Lagan College Mount Merrion
Avenue
Cairnshill Road Newton Road Manse Road
Bus stops at Bus stops at Ladas Drive
Sandown Road Manse Road Manse Road Lagan College Castlereagh Road
Knockbreda Road Ballygowan Road Castlereagh
Forestside Lagan College Road
Saintfield Road Bus stops at
Newton Park Adelaide Lagan College
Bus stops at Bus stops at Street
Finaghy Road Malone Road Ravenhill
South Barnetts Park Road
Upper Malone Newton Park
Road
Cairnshill Road
Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.
39Transport Arrangements –Afternoon Buses
Stand 14 Stand 13 Stand 12 Stand 11 Stand 10 Stand 9
N’ARDS CARRYDUFFF DOWNPATRICK GVS GVS SHORT STRAND
VIA
VIA (QUEENSWAY) VIA VIA ALBERTBRIDGE
MONEYREA LADAS‐ CREGAGH‐
ORMEAU ORMEAU
Departs Departs Departs Departs
3.40pm 3.35pm 3.40pm 3.40pm
Bus 15 Bus 8a Bus 8b Bus 7a
ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS
Moneyrea Manse Manse Road Manse Road Manse Road Manse Road
Road
Ballygowan Saintfield Ballygowan Ballygowan Road Ballygowan Road
Saintfield Road Road
Comber Dual Carriageway Glen Road
Saintfield Saintfield Castlereagh Road
Newtownards Road Cregagh Road Knock Dual
Crossgar Ladas Drive Carriageway
Carryduff Mount Merrion
(Queensway) Downpatrick Mount Merrion Avenue Sandown Road
Avenue
Carryduff
(Drumalig
Rosetta Road Upper
Turning Circle Rosetta Road Newtownards Road
NB Pupils travelling Ormeau Road
on Ormeau Albertbridge Road
to Ballynahinch or Road Linenhall Street
Newcastle Mountpottinger
will continue their Ormeau Avenue City Hall Road
journey home on the
Belfast to Newcastle Bedford Street Short Strand
service bus (18) from
Carryduff. City Hall Laganside Bus
centre
Europa Bus centre
Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.
40Transport Arrangements –Afternoon Buses
Stand 8 Stand 7 Stand 6 Stand 5 Stand 4 Stand 3 Stand 2 Stand 1
LAGANSIDE BANGOR BANGOR FINAGHY SHAFTESBURY SHORT CENTRAL ROSETTA
STRAND
VIA
VIA VIA (DIRECT) VIA VIA VIA S’FIELD
SANDOWN HOLYWOOD MALONE RAVENHILL C’REAGH ROAD
(BUSYBUS) RD
Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs Departs
3.40pm 3.35pm 3.35pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.35pm 3.40pm
Bus 7 Bus 6 Bus 6a Bus 4 Bus 4a Bus 8 Bus 2 Bus 1
ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS ULSTERBUS Metro ULSTERBUS. Metro
Ballygowan Road Old Holywood Holywood Upper Malone Manse Road Manse Road Castlereagh Manse Road
Road Road Road
Glen Road Helen’s Bay Newton Park Cairnshill Road Cairnshill Road
Jackson Road Dunmurry Lane Ladas Drive
Dual Carriageway Crawfordsburn School Road Saintfield Road Saintfield Road
Clandeboye Lisburn Road Central
Sandown Road Bangor Depot. Newtownbreda Knock Dual Station Forestside
Finaghy Road Carriageway
Albertbridge Road Bangor Depot. Crossroads Knockbreda
Hydebank Cregagh Road Cemetry
Laganside Bus Europa Bus Roundabout
centre. Centre Mount Merrion ALL STUDENTS
Belvoir Park Avenue MUST GET OFF
Estate AT THIS STOP.
Rosetta Road
Milltown Road
Ravenhill Road
Malone Road
Short Strand
Crescent Church
Shaftesbury
Square
Information is correct as of June 2020, may be subject to change.
41PRIVACY NOTICE FOR PUPILS & PARENTS/FAMILIES/CARERS/LEGAL
GUARDIANS
Lagan College is the data controller of the personal information we hold about our pupils and their
parents/families/carers/legal guardians. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold
and use the personal information which we collect.
We are required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to notify you of the
information contained in this privacy notice.
We collect and use pupil information under the Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 and other
legislation. You may find the specific legislation at https://www.education‐ni.gov.uk/department‐
education‐legislation.
The majority of pupil information you provide to us is information which you are legally obliged to
provide but some pupil information is provided to us on a voluntary basis. When collecting information
from you we will inform you whether you are required to provide certain pupil information to us or if
you have a choice in this.
This notice applies to prospective, current and former pupils and their families/carers/legal
guardians and those applying for a place at the school and their families/carers/legal
guardians. We may update this notice at any time but if we do so, we will inform you as soon
as reasonably practicable.
It is important that you read and retain this notice, together with any other privacy notice we may
provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal information about you,
so that you are aware of how and why we are using such information and what your rights are under
the GDPR.
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle personal information, please
contact the Principal who will deal with your query. The Principal, Mrs McNamee, can be contacted
on info@lagancollege.com or By post, 44 Manse Road Belfast, BT8 6SA, or telephone 028 90401810.
Our Data Protection Officer is the Education Authority and it monitors the school’s data protection
procedures to ensure they meet the standards and requirements of the GDPR.
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO),
the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. The ICO’s details are as follows:
The Information Commissioner’s Office – Northern Ireland
3rd Floor
14 Cromac Place,
Belfast
BT7 2JB
Telephone: 028 9027 8757 / 0303 123 1114
Email: ni@ico.org.uk
42HOW DO WE COLLECT AND HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We collect some personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians
during a pupil’s application process to the school.
We will sometimes collect additional information from third parties such as the Education Authority,
Department of Education, examination board or previous school attended by a pupil.
We mainly collect personal information about our pupils and their families/carers/legal guardians
throughout the course of the pupil’s time at the school, for instance when completing educational
visit consent forms, from statutory curriculum assessments and throughout our relationship with a
pupil when we are exercising our legal obligations as a public educational body and during our pastoral
care.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS?
Personal information is information that identifies you and relates to you. We will collect, store and
use the following categories of personal information about our pupils:
Personal information (such as name, age, date of birth, photographs and unique pupil
number)
Contact information (such as address, emergency contact information and telephone number)
Attendance information (such as sessions attended, number of absences and absence
reasons)
Assessment information (such as statutory assessment process, GCSE and post‐16
qualifications and standardised tests provided by commercial companies)
Exclusion and behavioural information
Medical treatment and the management of healthcare services
CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means
Non‐sensitive characteristic data (such as free school meal eligibility)
Biometric data for school meals system
Special categories of data (such as ethnicity, language, country of birth, nationality,
information regarding health, special educational needs, allergies and disability).
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, STORE AND USE ABOUT OUR PUPILS’/
PARENTS/FAMILIES/CARERS/LEGAL GUARDIANS?
We will collect, store and use the following categories of personal information about our
pupils’/parents/families/carers/legal guardians:
Personal information (such as name, age, date of birth and photographs)
Contact information (such as address and telephone number)
Financial information (such as bank account details and payment history)
CCTV footage captured in school and other information obtained through electronic means
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