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PROSPECTUS 2020 i
St K i l l i a n’ s C ol l e g e
Principal’s
Welcome
Dear Parents/Guardians and
Students,
I want to extend to you a very warm St Killian’s is a progressive school site was identified as the preferred
welcome to St Killian’s College Open which provides the best non selective option. At present the ICT are, in
Day. Choosing a school for your child education for all of the local children consultation with senior members
is often a daunting decision to make. I in our catchment area of the Glens and of staff, producing a concept design
am delighted that you have taken the east Antrim. We are very proud of the report which will be submitted
Board of Governors: time to visit our College and read our fact that we have developed strong
academic and sporting excellence.
to the Department for approval
before a planning application will be
prospectus. I know you will be very
impressed with what we have to offer. We have been consistently well above submitted. It is anticipated that the
Mr Sean Doherty (Chair) Mrs Diana Press (Vice Chair) build will be undertaken in phases
the NI Examination averages, lead
As an inclusive Catholic College school league tables and deliver for and will commence on site during
Mr Jonathan Brady Mr Kieran Downey St Killian’s welcomes all students 2021.
our students high quality outcomes
regardless of ability and background. which allows them to progress on
Mrs Una Duncan Mr Brian McAuley However, judge the College by our
Pastoral Care provision is excellent their educational journey. students, our staff and as you tour
with our students at the centre of the College be in no doubt that St
Mrs Anne McCaughan Mr Denis McKay everything we do. Our wide, relevant Education is in a time of significant
challenge but at St Killian’s we are Killian’s offers a unique educational
and quality driven curriculum ensures opportunity and experience.
Mr Martin McKendry Mrs Catherine McLaughlin confident that we are able to meet
that all are engaged and empowered
to reach their full potential. that challenge and deliver high I hope that his prospectus and your
quality Catholic education to the tour of the College will give you
We want our students experience young people on our community. an introduction to the high quality
to be enjoyable and for them to be education your child will receive at St
St Killian’s was announced to
challenged, nurtured and respected. Killian’s. I look forward to developing
advance in planning for a major
All of our staff are highly dedicated, a strong and meaningful partnership
capital work project and since then
caring, hardworking and create an with you, as parents, to ensure that
work has been ongoing to progress
atmosphere of positive discipline your child receives the best possible
the project and identify a site. An
which delivers top quality education educational experience.
Integrated Consultant Team (ICT),
for all in our College community. In
Hamilton Architects, was appointed
fact, my wish for all students in the in 2018 to take the work forward and J . Brad y
www.stkillianscollege.org.uk College is to be happy coming to
school, happy in school and happy
a steering group formed. An initial J. Brady
feasibility study was submitted to the BA(Hons), PGCE, MSc HRM PQH (NI)
@S tK il l ian s leaving school. Department and the current school
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 1
‘The best bit about Year 8 so far is how ‘I used to be worried about fitting in, but
amazing the teachers are and how they C h a l l e ng e , Nu rt u r e a n d Re s p e c t then I realised that no matter what you like
help me learn quickly and how kind they or don’t like, there will always be someone
all are.’ Caitlin B 8ML that is there for you’ Peter 8AR
At St Killian’s College we are aware of the importance of a smooth • Year 8 Mass in first week to allow parents the opportunity to
‘The best part about St Killian’s is the transition to post-primary education. The pupils are supported meet Form Teachers, Year Head and Senior Leaders as part of ‘The best thing that has happened this year
friendly atmosphere from the teachers and throughout their journey into Year 8 in a number of ways; our mission to promote strong parental partnerships. is making new friends. I really wanted to
students’ Charlotte 8AR meet new people and now have some great
• Participation in a Science Transition project in May/June for • KS5 Prefects allocated to each individual form class who attend
friends’ Mollie 8SL
local primary 6 pupils which culminates in a day completing registration each morning and assist with class activities.
experiments at St Killian’s College.
• Anti-Bullying Ambassadors who lead assemblies and provide
• MidYis testing in June of Primary 7 to ensure appropriate class pupil training as well as ongoing support for all Year 8 pupils.
placement, consolidated by Progress Tests in English and Maths
• Extra-curricular lunchtime activities run by KS5 Prefects
early in Term 1.
including uni-hockey, girl’s and boy’s soccer, ICT and homework
• Visits to all feeder primary schools by Head of KS3 to review clubs.
academic progress of each pupil and highlight any
• Lunchtime and after school sport specifically for Year 8 pupils
‘What I love about St Killian’s is how lovely pastoral needs.
including girl’s and boy’s rugby hosted by Ulster Rugby coaches,
and welcoming all the staff and older pupils • Allocation of pupils to specific form classes with a dedicated Gaelic football, Hurling and Camogie. ‘I enjoy the food most of all, because it’
are. You feel really scared at the start, but Form Teacher, Head of Year and Head of KS3. really good, especially the cheesy bagels at
within a week you get to meet lots of new • Extra-curricular workshops and events including a sponsored
break!’ Niamh 8ML
people!’ Niamh R 8AR • Participation of all Year 8 pupils in the Zumba charity fundraising event for Lepra, participation in
Accelerated Reader Programme. a Glens Storytelling Festival workshop, SVdP fundraiser for ‘What I love about St Killian’s is how quick
‘What I love best is making things in HE Children’s Christmas appeal and shoebox kid’s Christmas appeal. you can make new friends and learn more
because it’s fun and then I can make them • Orientation day with Form Teachers including a tour of the
about yourself’ Emma McK 8AR
when I go home’ Laura 8ML school led by KS5 Prefects.
‘I have enjoyed my time at St Killian’s so far. I loved when the ‘When I got here I thought we’d be doing really hard work and that
ice-cream van came as a surprise for us and we all got ice cream’ made me a bit worried but we got ice-cream as a treat the first
Orla 8AR week and that helped me settle in’ Harry 8SL
‘The most surprising thing was all the activities on at break and ‘One of my worries before I came to St Killian’s was finding my
lunch and after school – everyone gets to participate’ Niamh 8ML way, but when you are actually here and walking around you’ll
find your way quite easily’ Maeve 8AR
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 3
Why St Killian’s College?
‘ST KILLIAN’S IS A CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Mission
WHICH STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE
FOR ALL, WITHIN A HAPPY, SUPPORTIVE AND
Excellence for All
STIMULATING LEARNING COMMUNITY.’
Statement At St Killian’s College we have high academic
standards. We are committed to excellence
We aim to ensure that:
• Our students regardless of their background,
for all ensuring that children are both happy
ability or talent will succeed and be the best
Spiritually alive and successful, achieving their full potential
through the provision of a broad and balanced
that they can be.
St Killian’s College Prayer Our school motto, ‘Caritas et Veritas’, refers to the love and truth of
curriculum. • All of our students achievements will be celebrated.
God in our midst. An important part of helping our students grow
St Killian into well-rounded adults is their spiritual development. Alongside a • Our students are encouraged to develop skills and
robust Religious Education programme, we provide opportunities for
We ask you to bless and protect us all in values which make them effective learners and
our young people to deepen their knowledge of God, discover a love
our journey through life. of rich, meaningful prayer, and act with social justice in caring for our inquiring, critical thinkers prepared to take the
Guide us in our studies and inspire us neighbours. initiative in life.
so we can make the right choices. To these ends, our school has many active programmes in place. The • Our students will foster habits of intellectual
Thank you for all those who help us at ‘Prayer Labs’ programme is designed to give our pupils experiences of
the college. many types of prayer relevant to their maturity. The ‘Pope John Paul II curiosity, reading, thinking, discussing and
Award’ gives Year 13 students the opportunity to volunteer for various problem solving.
Make our college a safe place for us.
roles in school and their parishes such as Eucharistic Ministers and to
Help our teachers to lead the way. assist with our ‘Faith Friends’ who help to mentor pupils from St John’s • Become independent and life long learners.
Teach us to be good learners. Primary School, Carnlough, and Corran Primary School, preparing for
the Sacrament of Confirmation. All our students enthusiastically take
Help our parents to be there for us. part in the Christmas Toy Appeal and the Trócaire charity campaign,
We cannot all do great things which focuses on providing clean water to communities in Uganda.
but we can all do small things with We are also blessed to have a beautiful College Chapel; a perfect place “THE VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF THE TEACHERS WHO
great love.
Help us to live out our motto:
for quiet reflection or to come together for services throughout the
year. Whatever the faith background a student has, it is our ambition INSTIL IN THE STUDENTS A BELIEF THAT WITH HARD WORK,
Caritas et Veritas in our everyday life. that students from Catholic or other Christian traditions will deepen
their faith, and that all will see the beauty and value that it holds.
THEY CAN EXPERIENCE SUCCESS.”
Amen ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT
Created by students in 2014
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 5
Why St Killian’s College? Subjects that students will study include:
Subjects that students are offered at
Key Stage 4 include:
n Art & Design n Art & Design
n Applied Business Studies*
n Drama n Applied Science*
n Business Communications*
n English n Child Development
n French n Construction
n Double Award Science
n Geography n Drama
n English Language
n History n English Literature
n French
Spirit of Enquiry n Home Economics
n Digital Technology
n Further Mathematics
n Geography
Key Stage 3 n Irish Happy and Successful n Health & Social Care
n History
n Spanish n Home Economics
All of our students in Years 8 – 10 will have an equal opportunity to n Digital Technology
follow a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the requirements n Learning for Life and Work Key Stage 4 n Irish
of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Students will be allocated to n Learning for Life and Work
n Mathematics At Key Stage 4 a wide range of academic and n Mathematics
classes that are best suited to their individual needs as indicated by vocational subjects will be offered in order
n Music n Media Studies
Primary school reports and by diagnostic tests in Year 8. These are to meet the needs and range of ability of n Motor Vehicle Studies
designed to assess their aptitude not only in literacy and numeracy, n Physical Education n Music
all our students. St Killian’s will collaborate
but also in their wider skill base. n Religious Education n Occupational Studies
with a range of educational providers to
u Business Services*
Key Stage 3 students will have the opportunity to transfer between n Science fulfil that aim. The students will study the u Technology & Innovation*
classes based on their educational achievements and needs measured choice of subjects that best suits their n OCN (NI) Extended Certificate in
n Technology & Design Applied Science*
by continuous formative assessments. educational needs.
n OCN (NI) Level 2 Certificate in
Information Technology Applications*
“THE KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM IS BROAD AND BALANCED “THE PUPILS EXPRESSED A STRONG n OCN(NI) Religious Studies*
n Physical Education
SENSE OF PRIDE IN THEIR SCHOOL AND
AND MEETS EFFECTIVELY THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF ALL WERE ARTICULATE
n Princes Trust Achieve Programme*
n Religious Education
THE STUDENTS.” AND CONFIDENT.” n Single Award Science
n Spanish
ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT n Technology & Design * Level 2 course
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 7
Subjects that students will study include:
Post 16 Curriculum n
n
Applied Science
Art & Design
At Post 16 students may choose three or four A Levels and/or Level 3 n Biology
courses from the following suite of subjects. n Chemistry
The College will continue to adjust the post 16 curriculum offer to n Construction Double Award*
meet with the academic needs of the students and the demands of n Construction Single Award*
an ever changing society. Additional subjects will be on offer through n Engineering*
n English Literature
collaborative arrangements between our partners in the Larne
n French
Learning Community.
n Geography
The College also offers a wide range of Enrichment courses at Post n Health & Social Care Double Award*
16 to widen students’ knowledge and skill base and prepare them for n Health & Social Care Single Award*
Adult Life and the World of Work; these include: n History
n Home Economics
n Autocad n Careers n Cookery
n Digital Technology
n European Studies n GAA Coaching Award n Gold Crest n Information Technology*
n Heart Start n Makaton (sign language) n School Choir n Irish
n Mathematics
n Media Studies
n Music
Academic Results
n Physical Education
n Physics
n Professional Business Services
n Religious Studies
n Spanish
n Sports Studies* “OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS A NUMBER OF
n
n
Technology & Design
Theatre Studies
STUDENTS HAVE ACHIEVED HIGHLY AT GCSE AND
* Level 3 course
POST 16 WHICH HAVE BEEN RECOGNISED BY
“POST 16 HAS A VERY GOOD RANGE OF SUBJECTS CCEA AWARDS ACROSS A RANGE OF SUBJECTS.”
ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT
COMPLEMENTED WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMME.” ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 9
Examination Results
2019 was another highly successful year for St Killian’s College with the
examination results confirming that non-selective education delivers
excellent results at GCSE, AS and A level, underscoring the high quality of
Learning and Teaching that is the hallmark of this college. GCSE and A level
results for 2018-2019 were good. The analyses of these are detailed below.
GCSE Results
GCSE LEVEL RESULTS (OR EQUIVALENT) 2018-2019 NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 125
Subject Entries A* A B C* C D E F G U X Q
Agriculture
Art & Design
Business & Communication Systems
14
15
17
0
0
0
5
0
0
4
4
0
2
2
3
1
5
4
0
4
4
0
0
3
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
AS Level
Business Studies
Child Development
42
17 0
1 9
1
7
6
9
4
9
2
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0 Results
Construction 28 0 11 6 6 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Design and Technology 26 1 11 9 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Drama 14 1 4 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
English Language 125 3 27 21 29 28 9 2 5 1 0 0 0
AS LEVEL RESULTS (OR EQUIVALENT) 2018-2019
English Literature 9 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 62
Food and Nutrition 21 4 4 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Subject Entries A B C D E U
French 30 1 4 2 3 12 5 3 0 0 0 0 0
Biology 23 9 5 6 2 0 1
Geography 43 2 6 15 6 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0
Business Studies 15 1 2 6 2 3 1
Health & Social Care 35 1 3 10 6 13 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Chemistry 9 3 3 1 1 0 1
History 33 2 9 7 8 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Design and Technology 5 4 0 1 0 0 0
Information Technology 36 3 13 7 6 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Digital Technology 10 1 1 4 1 2 1
Irish 7 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
English Literature 3 0 0 3 0 0 0
Mathematics 125 15 23 30 24 18 7 3 3 1 1 0 0
Geography 5 0 3 1 0 1 0
Mathematics Further 24 7 7 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Health & Social Care SA 22 5 8 8 0 0 1
Media Studies 14 0 5 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle & Road User Studies 12 0 0 1 3 2 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 History 13 4 3 5 1 0 0
Physical Education 26 19 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Home Economics 6 1 0 2 1 2 0
Religious Studies 125 7 43 21 11 14 11 7 6 5 0 0 0 Mathematics 21 5 9 6 0 0 1
Science Single Award 15 0 1 1 4 4 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 Media Studies 5 2 3 0 0 0 0
Spanish 31 6 7 5 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Physics 7 1 0 5 0 1 0
Subject (Double Award) Entries ** *A AA AB BB B1 C1 C2 CC CD DD DE Religious Studies 5 2 3 0 0 0 0
Science DA 100 7 6 11 7 19 17 7 14 5 4 3 0
Subject (Level 2) Entries Dist* Dist Merit Pass U Subject (Level 3) Entries Dist* Dist Merit Pass
Applied Science 9 N/A N/A N/A 9 0 Subsiduary Diploma in Construction (First Year) 3 3 0 0
Occupational Studies Business & Services 6 5 1 0 0 0 Cambridge Tech Intro Diploma in ICT (First Year) 14 14 0 0
Occupational Studies Design & Creativity 11 0 0 1 6 4 Cambridge Tech Intor Diploma in Sport
18 17 1 0
Occupational Studies Technology & Innovation 9 0 6 1 0 2 (First Year)
Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme 10 N/A N/A N/A 10 0
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 11
A LEVEL RESULTS (OR EQUIVALENT) 2018-2019 STEM Successes Sporting Achievements
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 58 The 2019 STEM calendar started with our almost annual attendance The students continue to enjoy a range of activities from Archery
Subject Entries A* A B C D E U at the prestigious BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Liam to Zumba in their PE classes. Most notable successes include the
Black and Cathal McDonnell were successful in gaining entry to the Sports Hall Athletics and the NEBSSA Cross Country staring at both
Biology 12 0 3 2 5 2 0 0
competition with their project ‘QUAD (Quad Universal Alarm Device) U13 and U15 in the Ulster Schools Cross Country Finals. Cormac
Business Studies 13 1 2 0 3 3 3 1
for Quads’ and were highly commended for their efforts in January McKeown in Yr10 qualified for the All Ireland Finals and then went
Chemistry 9 0 3 4 2 0 0 0
2019. Their project acts as an alert to the driver that the gradient on to represent N. Ireland in the London Marathon.
Design and Technology 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 they are driving on is too steep. Ultimately, if an accident occurred
Digital Technology 6 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 The college Hurling teams enjoyed great success at all levels in
and the quad was to overturn, the device communicated via SMS
English Literature 4 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2018/19. Year 11 and 12 boys reaching the final in the Leonard and
to let a family member or colleague know and give an indication of
Geography 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 Forresters’ cups and Year 8 and 9 boys winning the Thompson and
location. This project took the boys on a journey that included the
McNamee cups. In Camogie our U14s won the Fr Davies Junior Cup
Health & Social Care SA 18 0 1 9 6 2 0 0 grand finale of Scifest in Dublin and The Big Bang final held in the
May 2019, our Junior girls lost the Liatroim Fonenoy’s Cup by the
History 5 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 NEC, Birmingham impressing judges wherever they went. Liam was
narrowest of margins in Nov 2019 and our Senior girls are in the final
Mathematics 17 4 5 3 3 0 2 0 also successful in being selected to attend the Broadcom Masters
of the Fr Davis Senior Cup to be played in Jan 2020. Our Yr10 and
Media Studies 5 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 International Science Conference as 1 of 25 delegates chosen globally.
11 girls who won the Camogie Sevens Plate 2019 and progressed to
Nutrition & Food Science 9 0 1 2 1 4 1 0 An experience he will never forget.
the All-Ireland in September 2019. In girls Gaelic football our U16s
Physics 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 2019 also saw Year 10 students Amy McMullan and Tess Brady bring are through to the Ulster semi-final after beating Mulroy, Donegal.
Religious Studies 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 their idea ‘Be Seen Trendy’ to life. Using NFC technology, they sought The college is proud of the fact that we had two All Stars in Camogie
Theatre Studies 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 to give back independence to those with visual impairments to choose for 2019/20 in Shauna McDonnell and Caoimhe McNaughton,
their clothes/garments themselves. When a label is brought close to with Caoimhe collecting her second All Star Award. Not to be out
Subject (Level 3) Entries Dist* Dist Merit Pass U
a reader it gives an audio description of the piece of clothing allowing done, Sean McKay received an Ulster Schools All Star in Hurling
Extended Certificate in Applied Science 10 0 0 2 2 6
the user to mix and match as they see fit. With this project Amy and 2018/19 and Padraig McKillop and Daniel Kearney received Future
Subsiduary Diploma in Construction 10 7 1 2 0 0 Tess won the Specsavers Award at the regional Scifest Competition Stars awards in Hurling from QUB in Dec 2019. Calum Kilgore and
Subsiduary Diploma in Engineering 5 3 0 2 0 0 held in St Mary’s College, Derry. This award secured a place at the Calum McIlwaine also received individual success winning the Ulster
Cambridge Tech Intro Diploma in ICT 13 10 1 2 0 0 grand finale of Scifest held in the Marino Conference Centre, Dublin Schools Hurler of the Month award for March 2019 and October 2019
Cambridge Technical Intro Diploma in Sports 14 14 0 0 0 0 where they were awarded Excellence in STEM awards. Following the respectively. In recent years Rugby has proven to be very successful
regional final of Scifest the girls attended the regional Sentinus Big in the College with teams completing in various competitions in Year
Bang competition winning a Northern Ireland Young Engineers Award 8 and 9, this year we have also introduced Rugby to Year 8 girls.
gaining a much coveted place at the Big Bang 2020 competition at In Football our Yr10 and Yr12 boys both reached the Mid-Antrim
the NEC, Birmingham. Amy and Tess will also represent the college at Cup final and our Yr10 boys were beaten finalists in the N. Ireland
the BTYSTE 2020 at the RDS, Dublin in January following successful Plate. In Netball we also had a very successful year with Naoise
application. McDonnell, Orlaith McAllister, Kate Ewings, and Colleen Duffy all
selected for the Antrim Area Development Squads. Colleen Duffy
Emma Martin and Niamh Reid commenced their project, Weight
was also selected for the N. Ireland Development Squad. Our Year 9
Watching Plate at the same time as their peers Amy and Tess. In
girls won the N. Ireland B League, Year 11 and 12 girls won the District
an attempt to tackle the growing obesity problem, the girls began
league and were runners up in the Ballymena League and our Year 10
developing a project that allowed the user to gain immediate feedback
girls were runners up in the NEBSSA tournament.
on the number of calories contained in each food group that they put
on their plate. This allows the user to accurately track what they are Many of our students have excelled in other sports and have
eating. The girls attended the Sentinus Big Bang competition and not attained representative honours for Antrim, Ulster and at Irish level
to be outdone were also award a Northern Ireland Young Engineers in Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Camogie, Hurling, Gaelic Football,
Award, 1 of only 5 to be awarded and will attend the prestigious Big Judo, Netball, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer and Skiing. Achievement in
Bang final at NEC, Birmingham. Emma and Niamh have also been Sport is not just practical but also officiating, with Anna O’Kane Yr8
successful in gaining a place at this year’s BTYSTE in January. officiating at Croke Park during half time of the Senior and Junior All
Ireland Ladies 2019 Football Finals.
A Level Results St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 13
A Sense of Belonging
Pastoral
Care Our aim is to ensure that the College will be
a happy community where all are respected,
nurtured and listened to. A happy student is
Our students will become not only the positive
contributors to society but will create and
shape its future based on the values that they
a successful person who will be committed to will learn in St Killian’s.
their life and add value to all that they do.
We expect a high standard of behaviour from
The welfare of the individual student is of all of our students. The College prides itself on
paramount concern to all members of staff the family atmosphere that it creates which
and we will promote the full academic and ensures that problems are detected and
personal development of students within resolved at an early stage. Self discipline is a
a child centred Christian environment. The crucial part of the Pastoral Care Programme.
form teacher has a detailed knowledge of the We pride ourselves on the promotion of a
needs, aspirations, interests and academic positive reward system which leads students
progress of each student and integrates to take responsibility for their own actions
the work of teachers, parents and others and gives them confidence to act with justice.
to support the learning and development The College also works closely with outside
of students. This strong pastoral care government and voluntary agencies to deal
system provides a network of support for all with personal or social issues when they arise.
individuals and maintains close links with our
parents to ensure that all students get the
“I AM REASSURED THAT THE COLLEGE IS CONTINUALLY opportunity to reach their full potential.
WORKING HARD TO ENSURE MY CHILD IS BEING EDUCATED IN
AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS CHALLENGING HIM TO ACHIEVE
HIS BEST WHILE ENSURING HE IS SAFE AND HAPPY.’
YEAR 10 PARENT
St K i l l i a n’ s C ol l e g e 14 St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 15
A Sense of Belonging
Special and Additional
Educational Needs
Provision for additional educational needs in As an inclusive college St Killian’s will seek
St Killian’s College forms an integral part of to ensure all its students feel secure and
Pastoral Care the whole school’s overall policy on curricular
and pastoral provision. The policy is informed
by the caring Christian ethos of the college;
its practical procedures are shaped by the
equally valued through the provision of a
broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated
curriculum. St Killian’s strives to provide
effective working relationships with parents,
“THE PUPILS ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATIVE OF THE WORK OF THE Code of Practice on the identification and external agencies and staff to ensure that the
TEACHERS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR TARGETS AND OF Assessment of Special Needs established child is placed at the centre of the educational
THE RANGE OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE by the Education (Northern Ireland) Order process in a caring, listening and supportive
1996 and also the Special Educational Needs environment.
TO THEM.’ Disability Order 2005.
YEAR 10 PARENT
Students who have additional educational
needs will be fully integrated in the everyday “THERE IS A CLEAR COMMITMENT
• The wellbeing of our students is central to all that we • Parents are encouraged to play an active role in
do as a college. supporting the College in the promotion of
life of the college. The Learning Support BY THE WHOLE SCHOOL TO
Coordinator working closely with the Senior
• Communication with all of our college community
good behaviour. Leadership and Pastoral Care Teams, will PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF
is vital. • Counselling services are available when needed. seek to identify those students who may STUDENTS WHO HAVE SPECIAL
experience barriers to their learning. Where
• We aim to meet every child’s needs. • Bullying will not be tolerated.
identified there will be a holistic approach EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND TO
• Your concerns will be listened to. • Every student will be expected to contribute in all
aspects of college life to the best of their ability.
to addressing these needs be they cognitive, ENSURE THEIR INCLUSION IN ALL
• Every step will be taken to resolve difficulties. emotional, behavioural, communicative,
social or physical in nature, on an individual ASPECTS OF SCHOOL LIFE.”
• The outcome will be reported to you as soon ETI STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT
basis, in line with the Code of Practice.
as possible.
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 17In Year 13 the students main focus is on the
research of potential post 18 options, primarily
Further, Higher and Degree apprenticeship
options Education. This usually incorporates
Why St Killian’s College? visits from representatives from a variety
of institutions and trips to industry or
conventions. They will also have the
opportunity to experience the world of work
Planning for the Future through our work placement programmes as
well as other work related activities. Students
are encouraged to maintain a personal
portfolio as they prepare for Post 18
University of Dundee
St Andrews career paths.
Edinburgh In Year 14 guidance and support is provided
Napier
Careers Education, Information, Advice and related learning’ opportunities. Each student Glasgow Herriot Watt
on the completion of application forms for
Strathclyde
Guidance (CEIAG) forms an integral part of all will also receive an individual interview with a UCAS, CAO, Universities in Europe, Further
students programmes of study from Year 8-14. member of the Careers department to ensure Newcastle Education, US Scholarships, Apprenticeships
NRC Northumbria
Students are enabled to become effective appropriate subject choice at GCSE. etc… All students will be able to attend the
St Mary’s
decision makers, empowered to manage their Greenmount Belfast Met Cumbria local universities and Colleges Open Days as
In Year 12 students have the opportunity Loughry Ulster SERC
Stranmillis QUB well as listen to talks from visiting speakers.
own career development successfully with
to research more fully the range of career The students are prepared for interviews and
due respect for their own needs, those of
possibilities within the Skills Sector that may Dundalk experience a mock interview.
others and of their wider community. Edge Hill
interest them. They will explore all options Liverpool Hope
Liverpool JM
Manchester MU Student Destinations
The ‘CEIAG Learning Offer’ underpins the available to them and will be assisted in Salford Barnsley
Maynooth Sheffield Last year 92% of
careers provision across the whole school making an informed career path choice at Bangor Staffordshire
Glyndnr Nottingham our Year 14 students
curriculum, taking account of careers Post 16. To support this, all students will have Harper Adams
secured their preferred
education, careers information, the access to a personal interview with a specialist Birmingham college courses across
Coventry Cambridge
development of employability skills, work careers advisor from the Careers Service NI the UK and Ireland.
related learning and advice and guidance. and to externally facilitated employment Bedfordshire St Killian’s College
Oxford
programmes arranged by the Careers has had students
In Year 10, students begin to explore their Queen Mary RHUL
department and other subject departments. Cardiff
personal strengths, skills and qualities. In Uni Creative Arts Kings College awarded All Ireland
Careers Fairs and Conventions promoted and The O’Fiaich Scholarships. Students
order to assist research of potential career
by local Business Enterprise Partnerships are now applying successfully to higher
paths, students are introduced to the Skills
etc are used to further enhance our student apprenticeships in companies such as PWC
Sector Council, STEM and school based ‘work and Kainos.
experience. University of St Mark & St John
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 19St Killian’s promotes health and physical
fitness and is keen to ensure that it continues
to develop its sporting prowess and build
on our tradition. As a school community
we believe that physical activity, healthy
lifestyles and the right life choices are
important aspects of college life which results The college offers a wide range of sports and
in students who are receptive to learning and extra-curricular activities; these include:
disciplined in all aspects of their life.
Sport plays an important part in the life of n Athletics n Archery
St Killian’s. n Camogie n Cycling
n Cross Country n Eco Club
n Golf n Gaelic Football
n Hurling n Netball
Healthy Lifestyle n Sailing n Soccer
Both the Physical Education and Home Economics knowledge, standards of performance, attitudes and their n Squash n Swimming
departments encourage all students to enjoy and plan understanding and appreciation of their own and others’
n Rugby
a healthy lifestyle. Physical Education is compulsory performance. Students are encouraged to participate in
for all students and can be studied at both GCSE and A a number of sporting activities in order to acquire and
Level. Personal qualities such as team work, commitment, develop a range of skills related to selected games and
discipline, leadership, confidence, communication and sports.
a sense of achievement are only a few of the positive
We are also very fortunate to have a fully qualified Nurse at
features of any sporting involvement. Extra-curricular
the college who has helped us to develop a range of health
activities take place at both lunchtime and after school.
related programmes such as Heart Start, Mental Health
The programmes are led by our own dedicated staff
Awareness, RSE and a range of other programmes aimed
however we have also made use of opportunities to
engage external coaches and mentors from our own
to empower our students to be aware of their health but
crucially to give them the skills that are required to make
Sports and
county and further afield.
All students follow a planned and progressive programme
them resilient young men and women. In partnership,
the college nurse, the staff and the Student Council have
Extra-curricular
of study which focuses on improving and developing their created a Health and Well Being Policy.
Activities
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 21Educational Visits
• Gold, Silver and Bronze Crest Awards.
• BT Young Scientist.
• Art Exhibitions.
• Digital Technology Exhibitions.
• Sentius Activities.
• Trips to Local and National Businesses.
• Ski Trip.
Drama and Music •
•
Out Door Pursuits Activity Programmes.
Geography and History Field trips.
• Theatre Visits.
The Drama and Music departments have recently The Music Department offers a wide range of activities • Educational Trips to England, France,
undergone a modern refurbishment which now affords for students with differing tastes. There is a developing Spain, Italy.
our students the opportunity of excellent facilities across school choir, an Irish Traditional group and a rock band; • Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
both departments. furthermore students can pursue other instruments which • Watersports Trip.
• Camp International to Kenya and
are offered through individual or group tuition by the
At St Killian’s there is a thriving Drama department where Cambodia
peripatetic service. Students are entered for Associated
students from Year 8 – 14 flourish. The department has a
Board and Trinity College examinations in order to achieve
drama club which is led by the Year 13 and 14 students at
their grades in the various instruments on offer.
lunchtime, there are regular trips to the Lyric, the Opera
Student Mentors
House and the Mac as well as visits to the Riverside. As a Most recently the two departments came together and
department the outcomes for our students are of a very produced a highly acclaimed Christmas Concert and this
high standard. undoubtedly will be a hallmark for the future.
Our Senior Students are encouraged • These mentors are involved in
to give back to the college community. form class activities and build
One of the most significant ways in relationships with the younger
which they do this is through our members of the
well defined mentoring system which college community.
supports students with difficulties
• Anti-bullying mentors.
and develops our Catholic beliefs.
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 23Eco and Gardening Clubs
The college has thriving Eco and Gardening Clubs which
take place at lunchtime. The Eco Club has developed
connections with the Glens Red Squirrel Group and has
Applications
and Admissions
successfully acquired funding to create a protective
habitat for the red squirrel, hedgehog and bat populations
in the school woodland area. The Gardening club has
created their own vegetable patch and our green house
facilities have successfully been used to cultivate a range
of flowering plants.
Student Council
The college has an active Student Council which is made up of
representatives of all year groups. Each member took part in Student
Council elections in September where they had to speak in front of
their year group to convince them that they were the best person to
represent their year group. The opinions of our students are frequently
sought across a range of areas including Learning and Teaching,
extra-curricular activities, lunchtime activities and student welfare
(e.g.) Anti-Bullying Policy and Mobile Phone Policy. The council meets
regularly and has been instrumental in creating the school badge,
uniform and College Prayer which was created by the student body.
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 25Admissions Criteria For Entry Into Year 8 Transfer Between Schools
The Board of Governors at St Killian’s College, has delegated to an Admissions Sub-Committee, which will comprise The college will welcome applications from
three Governors and the Principal, the authority to determine the admissions on its behalf. Preference will be given to students in years 9-13 who reside in the
students who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission to the college over students not parishes listed above and who may wish
so resident. to take advantage of the education that St
Killian’s will offer.
If the number of applications is greater than the admissions number, the following Admissions Criteria will be applied
in the order of priority set down below:
Admissions To Year 8
1. 1. Applicants who have a sibling enrolled, at the date of application in St Killian’s College.
After 1 September 2020
Parents who wish to have their child
2. Applicants who are the eldest child in a family eligible to transfer to mainstream post primary
considered for admission in the event of
education. This criterion covers “only children” and will treat twins or other multiples as joint eldest.
a place arising after 1 September 2020
3. Applicants who are children of the permanent (including part-time) teaching, administrative, technical should write to the Principal clearly stating
or ancillary staff of the school, or of staff due to take up such appointment by the 1st October. this. In the event of a vacancy arising the
4. Applicants who, at the date of application, normally reside in any of the following parishes; Braid, above criteria will be applied to these
Carnlough, Cushendall, Cushendun, Glenariffe, Glenarm, Glenravel, Larne. applications only.
5. Applicants who attend any Maintained, Controlled or Integrated Primary School located within the
boundaries of the parishes listed in criterion 4.
6. 6 In the event of oversubscription then students will be admitted by a criterion that prioritises
applicants where the letters of their name (as entered on a Birth Certificate) places them on a Duty to Verify
rank established by any order of all of the letters within the alphabet. Children will be selected The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such
for admission on the basis of initial letter of surname (as entered on Birth Certificate) in the order supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or
determined by a randomised selection of letters carried out prior to the college receiving the Transfer verify information on any Application Form/Transfer Form.
Forms. The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure
to provide information within deadlines set by the College
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In the event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter, the subsequent letters of the surname will be used in the College to offer a place.
alphabetic order. In the event of two identical surnames, the alphabetical order of the initials of the forenames will
be used.
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 27Transport Arrangements Children Flourish Charges and Remissions Policy
Students who transfer to the college and are entitled
to free transport can complete the EA transport form in this Unique Environment The Board of Governors of each grant-aided school is required by the
Education Reform (NI) Order 1989 to establish a charging policy for
which will entitle them to a Bus Pass. The college will have
activities funded from resources under its control.
public transport arrangements for any student who lives
within the catchment area of East Antrim and the Glens. The policy of the college is to charge:
For further details regarding transport arrangements 1. The costs of board and lodging for all students on residential
contact the college so that queries will be dealt with prior field trips (when such field trips take place mainly within school
to September. hours parents in receipt of Income Support will have these
charges remitted if they so request);
2. The cost of residential and non-residential field trips wholly or
mainly outside school hours when the student’s participation has
Contributing Primary been agreed in advance by the parent; the charge will include
Schools the cost of travel, entrance fees, equipment and materials and,
where appropriate, board and lodging;
3. The cost of breakage and / or fines deemed necessary as a result
The college will serve all of the communities of East Antrim
of a student’s misbehaviour;
and the Glens. The college will endeavour to provide seamless
transition from primary to post primary school and welcome 4. The cost of entering a student to sit or re-sit an examination
where no preparation has been provided by the school or where
children from all traditions whose parents wish them to
a student is re-sitting a modular element for a second time;
benefit from the opportunities for personal and educational
development offered by St Killian’s. 5. The cost of any re-marking of public exams when requested by
the parent;
The college will serve all of the students who live in the
6. The cost of individual tuition in the playing of a musical
following parishes or who attend primary schools in those instrument;
areas;
7. The cost of optional extra activities, including transport, which
n Ballyclare n Braid are not an integral part of the school curriculum and where
participation is on the basis of parental choice and a willingness
n Carnlough n Carrickfergus
to meet such charges as are to be made.
n Cushendall n Cushendun
Every effort has been made to ensure that the
n Glenariffe n Glenarm information contained in this Prospectus is
correct at the time of going to press.
n Glenravel n Larne
St Ki lli a n’ s C olleg e 2925 Tower Road
Carnlough
Co.Antrim
BT44 0JS
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