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CRAIGAVON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CRAIGAVON
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
19 0
9 5 202
25 YEA RS
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/2022
www.cshs.org.uk
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 1
CRAIGAVON
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
19 0
9 5 202
25 YEA RS
Valuing Young People
2 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to the Craigavon Senior High School. Though just a snapshot, I hope this prospectus gives you a taste of life at CSHS. Thank you for taking the time to get to know our school. Every child has unique needs, characteristics and hopes for the future. We believe that every young person regardless of their background should have every opportunity to succeed. Our tailored educational pathways along with our supportive pastoral system enables us to make learning enjoyable, inspiring and rewarding. We aim to develop our young people into confident learners who strive to do their best and are proud of their achievements. Recognising the strengths and talents of each pupil is also important in our school. Pupil achievement & progress has developed significantly in recent times. Partnership with our fellow Dickson plan schools and collaboration within the world of business and industry enables us to provide highly stimulating and relevant learning experiences which help prepare our young people for life in the 21st century. We hope that COVID19 guidelines will allow us to facilitate school visits later in the term to all prospective parents and pupils. Please visit our school webpage and Facebook account to keep up to date. Principal SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 3
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Respective functions of the Board of Governors and Principal in relation to Admissions to the school
The Board of Governors draws up the admissions criteria and delegates to an Admissions Subcommittee, which
includes the Principal, the responsibility for applying these criteria. Any reference herein to the term Board of
Governors includes any Committee or Subcommittee appointed by the Board of Governors for the purposes of
applying the Admission Criteria set out herein.
ADMISSION TO YEAR 11 the Admissions Committee of the In the event of surnames of one or
(AGE 14+ YEARS) Board of Governors (“the Admissions more children beginning with the
Committee”) will select pupils for same initial letter, the subsequent
Provided that the school’s enrolment
admission in the following order: letters of the relevant surnames will
and admissions numbers have not
be used in alphabetical order. In the
been exceeded the school will enrol all 1. Pupils attending a Junior High
event of two identical surnames,
those pupils whose parents wish them School [1] whose parents have
the alphabetical order of the initial
to attend. indicated Craigavon Senior High
letters of the first of the forenames
School as a stated preference,
In accordance with statutory of the relevant children (as entered
provided the pupil is still enrolled in
requirements, in applying the criteria on his/her birth certificate) will be
the Junior High School on 30 April
and sub-criteria set out below, any used.
2021.
child resident in Northern Ireland at the
(d) A child who is selected for admission
time of the proposed admission to the If the number of applicants under
through the use of a computerised
School will be selected for admission Criterion 1 exceeds the School’s
random selection programme.
to the School before any child not so admission number the Admission
resident. Committee will select pupils using
the following sub-criteria in the
The Board of Governors reserves the
following order:
right to require such supplementary
evidence as it may determine to (a) a child who, at the date of
support or verify information on application, has a child of the family
any application form/transfer form. currently enrolled at the school at
The provision of false or incorrect the time of application, or is the
information or the failure to provide eldest child of the family eligible to
verifying documents by the required apply for admission to the school or
deadline may result in either the is an only child;
withdrawal of a place or the inability of
(c) a child who is selected for admission
the school to offer a place.
on the basis of the initial letter of
ADMISSION TO YEAR 11 his/her surname (as entered on his/
(AGE 14+ YEARS) her birth certificate) in the order set
out below:
If the number of applications exceeds
the school’s admissions number W M U A O Q N R L P Mc K X G Z
Mac E B H T F Y I C D V S J
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2. Pupils attending a Junior High School SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
whose parents have indicated
If a child is affected by medical or
Craigavon Senior High School as
other special circumstances which the
a stated preference, provided the
Admissions Committee should take into
application is received by 30 April
consideration in deciding whether to
2021 and the pupil is still enrolled in
select that child, documentary evidence
the Junior High School on 30 April
of these special circumstances must
2021. decide if a child has been affected by
be provided to the School by the child’s
If the number of applicants under parents/guardians no later than 10 May Special Circumstances. The Admission
Criterion 2 exceeds the School’s 2021. Committee will make this decision based
admission number the Admission on the medical and/or other evidence
This evidence must include:
Committee will select pupils using the made available to the School. It is
same sub-criteria, in the same order, Precise details of the special therefore important that those seeking
as set out in Criterion 1. circumstances, where relevant with to rely on Special Circumstances make
independent evidence to corroborate its sure that the relevant application and
3. Other children.
existence; supporting evidence is submitted by
If the number of applicants under 4th May 2021 at the latest and that
If the special circumstance is of a
Criterion 3 exceeds the School’s this sets out clearly the reason(s) that
medical nature, the School will require
admission number the Admission Special Circumstances apply. The onus
the production of an appropriate medical
Committee will select pupils using the is on parents/guardians to ensure that
certificate or other documentary
same sub-criteria, in the same order, the above information is provided to the
evidence provided by a suitably qualified
as set out in Criterion 1. School by the relevant date. Failure to
medical practitioner.
provide such information by the relevant
[1] A Junior High School is defined
NOTES ON SPECIAL date may result in the School being
as one of the School’s four feeder
CIRCUMSTANCES unable to consider the application for
Junior High Schools: Lurgan Junior
Special Circumstances.
High School, Clounagh Junior High On the basis of the evidence provided by
School, Killicomaine Junior High the parents/guardians, the Admissions Please note that judgement of the
School and Tandragee Junior High Committee will, in its absolute discretion, importance of the documentation
School. forwarded in support of Special
Circumstances will be at the discretion
of the Admissions Committee. The
APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS TO YEAR 11 existence of Special Circumstances does
not in itself lead to automatic admission
Year Admissions Total Applications Total to the School. Each case is considered
Number All Preferences Admissions on its own merits by the Admissions
2019/2020 310 310 310 Committee.
2020/2021 340 355 334
2020/2021 360 - -
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 5
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS - SEPTEMBER 2021
The uniform which all pupils will be required to wear will be as follows:
BOYS GIRLS Pupils taking Sport as an option
subject are advised to have two polo
• Navy Evvaprest blazer • Navy Evvaprest blazer
shirts to cater for the demands of
(with school badge) (with school badge)
the additional practical classes. Gum
• Standard school mid-grey trousers • Mid-Grey skirt 2-pleats front shields are highly recommended for
• White shirt and back all pupils participating in rugby and
• School tie Navy V-necked jumper • White blouse hockey, both during Games classes
• School tie and in extra-curricular activities. Shin
• Black leather school shoes (no
guards are recommended for soccer
boots, canvas shoes or trainers) • Navy V-necked jumper
and hockey in Games and extra-
• Navy or black socks • Black leather school shoes (no curricular participation.
boots, canvas shoes or trainers)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION • Navy tights or white knee socks
• White polo shirt or red t-shirt
• Navy shorts PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• School hooded top • White or red polo shirt polo shirt
• Navy tracksuit bottoms (optional) • Navy PE skort (required if playing
• Red socks on school team) or plain black or
navy leggings
• Towel for showering
• School hooded top
• Navy tracksuit bottoms (optional)
• White socks or red socks
• Towel for showering
6 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
THE CURRICULUM
Our Curriculum offer in CSHS has at Key Stage 4. The number of subjects
been strategically designed to meet taken is determined by the aptitude of
the needs and abilities of all our pupils the pupil and pathways are allocated
whilst adhering to statutory curriculum based on information received from
requirements at Key Stage 4. Pupils Junior High Schools. All pathways
who attend CSHS follow a range of have been strategically tailored to
GCSE & Level 2 qualifications including meet pupil needs, abilities and secure
BTEC, OCNNI & Prince’s Trust courses positive outcomes regardless of the
that have all been approved by the Pathway taken.
Department of Education for delivery in
On the basis of guided choice and JHS
recommendation, pupils are allocated
PATHWAYS IN CRAIGAVON SENIOR HIGH
to one of four tailored Pathways:
Double Award Science English GCSE
• Double Award Science Pathway –
Mathematics GCSE
8 qualifications, pupils will study a English GCSE
combination of GCSE and Level 2 Applied Science (OCN)
Mathematics GCSE Personal Success and
BTECs courses
LLW GCSE Wellbeing (OCN)
• Single Award Science Pathway-
8 qualifications pupils will study a GCSE 2 Occupational
combination of GCSE and Level 2 + 3 option Studies
BTEC courses
subjects + 1 options
• Vocational Pathway- 7
qualifications, pupils will study
8
QUALIFICATIONS
7
QUALIFICATIONS
subjects
a combination of GCSE, BTEC,
Occupational Studies and Level 2
OCNNI courses
• Princes Trust Pathway- 7
Single 8
QUALIFICATIONS
7
QUALIFICATIONS
English GCSE
Award Science Mathematics GCSE
qualifications, pupils will study
a combination of GCSE, English GCSE
Occupational Studies, Princes Mathematics GCSE Prince’s Trust
Trust and OCCNI level 2 courses
LLW Qualification 2 Occupational Studies
Within these Pathways pupils are GCSE
allocated to classes using information + 1 option subject
provided by the JHS. It is school + 4 options subjects
policy to group pupils according to
their ability.
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 7
THE SCHOOL DAY & SUBJECTS
THE SCHOOL DAY
GCSE SUBJECTS on offer at CSHS
9.00am - 9.20am
Registration Art & Design Child Development Construction
9.20am - 10.00am Period 1 Food & Nutrition Design & Technology Geography
10.00am - 10.40am Period 2 History Learning for Life French
and Work
10.40am - 10.55am Break
English Literature Health and Social Care Motor Vehicles
10.55am - 11.35am Period 3
and Road Users
11.35am - 12.15pm Period 4
Physical Education Religious Studies AGRICULTURE
12.15pm - 12.50pm Period 5 /
SPANISH
Lunch 1 -
Year 11
Additional Level 2 qualifications on offer at CSHS
12.50pm - 1.25pm Period 5 -
Year 11 / BTEC SUBJECTS
Lunch 2 -
Year 12 Business Studies Travel and Tourism Sport
1.25pm - 2.10pm Period 6 ICT PUBLIC SERVICES
2.10pm - 2.50pm Period 7
CCEA SUBJECTS
2.50pm - 3.30pm Period 8
Preparation for Adult Life Occupational Studies
OCNNI SUBJECTS
Vocational Skills Food ICT Applied Science
& Nutrition
Vocational Skills Sport Essential Skills
Business
Religious Studies Personal Success (Employability)*
and Wellbeing
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance Indicators 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
CSHS NI average CSHS NI average Sec CSHS NI average Sec
(G & S)* (G & S)* only* (G & S)* only*
5 A*-C 43% 77% 63% 81% 47% 83% 89% 56%
5 A*-C inc English & Maths 27% 36% 53%
* G & S- Grammar & Secondary results * Sec only- Secondary school only results
SUBJECTS 19/20 % A*-C SUBJECTS 19/20 % A*-C
GCSE Art 89% GCSE Technology 61%
BTEC Business Studies 92% OCN Applied Science 85%
GCSE Child Development 79% OCN Sport 100%
GCSE Construction 73% OCN Vocational Food & Nutrition 88%
GCSE Double Award Science 95% OCN ICT 86%
GCSE English Language 64% CCEA Preparation for Adult Life (PAL) 100%
GCSE English Literature 89% OCN Personal Success & Well Being (PSWB) 89%
GCSE French 74% Prince’s Trust 90%
GCSE Food & Nutrition 92% Essential Skills Communication Level 1 50%
GCSE Geography 73% Essential Skills Communication Level 2 16%
BTEC Travel & Tourism 73% Essential Skills Numeracy Level 1 43%
BTEC IT 90% Occupational Studies: Business Services 80%
GCSE History 73% Occupational Studies: Construction 75%
GCSE LLW 69% Occupational Studies: Design Creativity 89%
GCSE Maths
OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (CCEA) 62% Occupational Studies: Engineering 78%
GCSE MVRUS 58% Occupational Studies: 82%
Environment & Society
GCSE PE 100%
Occupational Studies: 58%
BTEC Sport 95%
Technology & Innovation
GCSE Single Award Science 99%
GCSE Religious Studies 95%
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 9
PUPIL SUPPORT
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR POLICY
At Craigavon Senior High School we attendance and behaviour to ensure
aim to create a calm, caring, supportive students have a positive experience
EVERY DAY - ATTEND EVERY DAY
AND BE ON TIME
and stimulating learning environment at Craigavon Senior High School. As
where students can fulfil their
intellectual, physical, social, spiritual
a school we value regular contact with
our parents.
MOTIVATED - PARTICIPATE
ENTHUSIATICALLY IN LESSONS
and emotional potential. We value the AND EXTRACURRICULAR
excellent relationships that exist within CSHS CODE ACTIVITIES
our school community and strongly
believe this creates an environment
where positive behaviour prevails. Our
At Craigavon Senior High School, we PREPARED TO LEARN -
try to EMPOWER our young people by BRING ALL APPROPRIATE
Positive Behaviour Policy seeks to asking that they all live by the “CSHS EQUIPMENT TO LESSONS
reward and celebrate good conduct CODE” daily.
and achievements whilst eradicating OWNERSHIP - BE ACCOUNTABLE
behaviours that are detrimental to the FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND
vision of Craigavon Senior High School. ACCEPT CONSEQUENCES
As a school we try to EMPOWER our
young people by asking that they all live WE NOT ME - BE WELCOMING
by the “CSHS CODE” daily. By following AND APPRECIATE DIVERSITY
the code students should fully engage
in school life in an enthusiastic and EXCELLENCE - ALWAYS STRIVE TO
respectful way. DO YOUR BEST
We are very proud of our pastoral team RESPECT - RESPECT YOURSELF,
of Form Teachers and Year Heads who EACH OTHER, STAFF AND THE
play an integral role in monitoring both SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
PASTORAL SYSTEMS
The school recognises the importance in both individual and group settings. and promoting self worth by helping
of offering a personal development LINKS counselling offers a confidential students build resilience and unleashing
programme and deliver regular and counselling service with their vision of their potential. Aspire provides another
up to date messages through the “no one journeys alone.” Any student vital service for our young people.
preventative curriculum. All staff are who feels they would benefit from Selected students can attend after
available to provide support for students counselling can access this excellent
on request. school support sessions to improve
service. Reach mentoring service is
educational outcomes. The local YMCA
To ensure the best possible support for an invaluable resource where mentors
groups also work with our students ……..
our students we work very closely with a work with students for a variety of
number of agencies that provide advice reasons including behaviour, anxiety
10 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is We seek to provide our pupils with a • Equips pupils with the knowledge,
crucial in raising standards in challenging and rewarding educational skills and values that will enable them
education and ensuring that experience that: to play an active and constructive
every child can have full access • Is founded on good relationships and role in the workplace and community.
to the school curriculum and mutual respect between pupils and Attendance is monitored daily and
reach their full potential. staff. parents contacted by text if their
• Develops pupil’s self-esteem and child is absent and they have not
At Craigavon Senior High School, we
confidence in a secure and caring informed the school. Parents will also
strive to promote an ethos and culture
environment. be informed of their child’s weekly
which encourages good attendance
attendance percentage each Friday via
in an environment where pupils feel • Caters for pupil’s different interests,
the SIMS Parent App.
valued and secure. aptitudes and aspirations within the
framework of a balanced curriculum.
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 11EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL CHOIR
Our school choir is open to any pupil the school at various singing events period. Choir is an excellent way to
from Year 11 or 12 and is a place such as Prize Day. The choir also showcase talent, boost confidence
where pupils get the opportunity get involved in the local community, and make new friends.
to sing a range of genres with many singing in numerous nursing homes
harmonies. They proudly represent and shops during the Christmas
O.W.L.S.
This multicultural lunch time club, oratory skills by hosting a school countries and
“OWLS”, meets weekly. assembly, to an introduction to British participating in
The objective of this pupil group is Sign Language and mastering practical joint fundraising
to promote inclusivity, acknowledge skills like using chopsticks, this is a new activities and
diversity, learn more about other and vibrant club! parties with the
cultures and to obtain new skills! Charity Club.
Partially managed by pupils, the club
From developing management and enjoys sampling food from other
CHARITY CLUB
This rebranded Thursday lunch time
club is a well-established club of over 5
years old. This club is partially managed
by the pupils themselves who like to
celebrate the end of term with parties
and lunch time treats.
L.C.C.’s quest is to fundraise and to raise
the profile of local charities, through
pupil centered activities, such as cake
sales, competitions and raffles. This
group of students also demonstrate
their charitable side by volunteering to
help in school displays and exhibitions.
British Sign Language, Oragami
to using chop sticks. This learning
through fun club is pupil managed and
facilitated by teaching staff
12 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LEXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION CLUB
Pupils have the opportunity to work in their Technology and Construction
smaller groups after school and get projects while making use of the
extra tuition and support on completing workshop and IT facilities.
SCRIPTURE UNION
Love God. Love People. Love Life. videos and treasure hunts alongside Scripture Union also plan outings to
listening to speakers. Local youth youth events, outdoor pursuits trips
Scripture Union members meet
workers often take part alongside and excursions for various stages of
together weekly at lunchtime. Pupils
others from organisations including the year.
eat together and take part in various
Crown Jesus Ministries, Play it by Ear
activities such as quizzes, watching
(Drama company) and 24-7Prayer.
DEBATE CLUB
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Debating Society meets weekly
The school offers the Bronze their local community and move
and gives pupils opportunity to voice
aspect of the Duke of Edinburgh outside their comfort zones
their opinions on everything from
Award. This award is a fantastic by participating in overnight
current affairs to school related issues.
opportunity for participants to expeditions.
Pupils’ passion and enthusiasm are
develop new skills, volunteer in
clearly visible in the heated arguments
and the fiery rebuttals! It’s definitely
the place to be if you have an opinion
to voice!
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 13SPORTS COMPETITIONS
As a school we value the role that extra curricular sport has to play in developing our young people
in terms of confidence, commitment and skill. We are very proud to offer a range of activities in
which we enter competitions at Mid-Ulster and National level which are listed below. We have
achieved regular success in both team and individual sports and developed many under age
international sports stars.
BOYS GIRLS
Rugby U16 Danske Bank High Hockey N.I. U16 High Schools’ Cup
Schools’ Trophy U16 Mid-Ulster League
U16 Pollock Cup U16 Mid-Ulster Cup
U15 Medallion Shield U15 Mid-Ulster League
Soccer U16 N.I. Senior Cup U15 Mid-Ulster Cup
U16 Mid-Ulster League Soccer IFA Futsal Tournament
U16 Mid-Ulster Cup IFA Junior Cup
U15 Mid-Ulster League NISFA 11 a-side
U15 Mid-Ulster Cup tournament
Super Schools’ Festival
Volleyball N.I. U16 Schools’ League
Ambassadors Schools’ Cup
N.I. U16 Schools’ Cup
Volleyball N.I. U16 Schools’ League SPORTS TEAMS
N.I. U16 Schools’ Cup
BOYS GIRLS
BOTH Rugby Hockey
Athletics District Championships Football Football
Ulster Championships Volleyball Volleyball
Provincial
Weightlifting Weightlifting
Championships
Athletics Athletics
Cross District Championships
Country Cross Country Cross Country
Ulster Championships
Equestrian Equestrian
Equestrian MEC Schools League
Team
We also offer some recreational
Weightlifting N.I. Youth Weightlifting options in Netball and Badminton.
Competitions
14 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LLEARNING SUPPORT
Craigavon Senior High School is proud Special Educational Needs” on an
of the progress made by all student individual needs basis but are also
groups, including those with Special directed by the teachers to assist all
Educational Needs (SEN). The success pupils on the SEN Code of Practice.
of this provision at our school is due to Laptops with Read/Write software
the inclusive approach where students are also available for pupils who have
are taught in the classroom along with specific literacy needs. Our Classroom
their peers through differentiated Assistants have a wide range of skills
teacher support. All pupils follow the to offer in supporting students directly
Northern Ireland Curriculum with the and indirectly, assisting staff and
level of work and course tailored to working with parents/carers. Students will continue at Key Stage 4 to
their needs. be supported in formal examinations
The Learning Support Department
We pride ourselves on providing maintain a register of pupils with and controlled assessments by
high quality inclusive teaching with additional needs and “Individual Access Arrangements which will be
a flexible approach which is tailored Learning Plans” or “Pupil Passports” made for pupils who meet the criteria
to the individual needs of each child for these pupils include recommended established by the examination boards.
within the constraints of a mainstream teaching strategies. Parents/carers Craigavon Senior High School is
educational establishment. Pupil are consulted throughout transition committed to providing a warm,
needs may be complex and include to Craigavon Senior High School and supportive and caring environment for
intellectual, academic, learning, social, are given the opportunity to meet the SEN students who will thrive and be
emotional, behavioural, medical SENCo annually to review progress and nurtured on the journey to reach their
and physical and will be supported targets set. full potential.
appropriately in school and in line with
SENDO legislation.
The Learning Support department
consists of the SENCo, Assistant ASSESS
SENCo and a team of Classroom
Assistants. This is supplemented by
the Local Education Authority services
and specialist agencies. The Learning
Support department also works closely
with the school’s Pastoral team, Child CHILD/YOUNG
Protection Team, Reach Mentoring REVIEW PERSON WITH SPECIAL PLAN
and the School Counsellor to provide EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
pastoral support.
All teachers at Craigavon Senior High
School are teachers of SEN and thus all
staff are involved in the identification
and support of pupils with additional
needs in their classroom. Classroom DO
Assistants are allocated to our pupils
who carry a formal “Statement of
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 15WORKING WITH
SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE
Pupils undertaking the Vocational Programme have the option of participating in the Schools’
Partnership Programme at Southern Regional College one day per week. This is equivalent to two
GCSE’s and gives pupils the opportunity to sample a range of vocational courses and gain some
hands on work-experience. Below are just some of the areas that you can study.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY
• Bench Joinery ENGINEERING SERVICES • Sports Leadership
• Hard Landscaping • CAD • Running a Leisure Event
• Tiling • Vehicle Servicing
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
• Plastering • Manufacturing techniques - Sheet
Metal work • Digital Imaging
DESIGN & CREATIVITY • Electrical Wiring • Film & TV Production
• Total Beauty • Land based Machinery BUSINESS & SERVICES
• Creative Hairstyling on long hair • Plumbing • Play Environment
• Photography
• Physical Care of Babies
• Website Development
• Modern Retailing
• Customer Service
16 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LCAREERS
Through the Careers Education Programme all pupils are encouraged to become effective career
decision makers, empowered to manage their own career development successfully and confidently.
An effective careers education and WORK EXPERIENCE
guidance programme is supported by: Work experience offers pupils a
• A relevant curriculum valuable insight into the world of
• Work Experience work and forms an integral part of
the Careers Programme in Craigavon
• Action planning
Senior High School. This aspect of
• Progress File our careers provision allows pupils to
• Partnership with the Career extend their personal and social skills
Advisory Service and develop self-confidence.
• Pupil interviews with Career All pupils are given the opportunity to
Advisory Service undertake a period of work experience
• Links with business, industry, in year 12.
community groups and other
educational establishments
• Interview Skills Event QUALIFICATIONS PATHWAY
• Careers Fair
EMPLOYMENT
INTERVIEW SKILLS
LEVEL FOUNDATION DEGREE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONDEGREE LEVEL
Each year Craigavon Senior High 4&5 BTEC HNC / BTEC HND BTEC HNC 4&5
HIGHER LEVEL BTEC HND
School Careers Department organises
HIGHER HIGHER
LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
an Interview Skills Event for Year 12
pupils. This gives pupils the opportunity APPRENTICESHIPSNI A2 LEVEL LEVEL 3
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
NVQ LEVEL 3 AS LEVEL CERTIFICATE /
to meet with local employers and LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL CERTIFICA TE DIPLOMA LEVEL 3
EMPLOYED NATIONAL AWARD
develops their interview skills. The day
is made up of workshops on how to fill in
application forms, create a CV, prepare
APPRENTICESHIPSNI
EMPLOYED
for an interview and concludes with a NVQ LEVEL 2
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE GCSE LEVEL 2
mock interview. LEVEL 2 PROGRAMME LED
APPRENTICESHIP
GRADES A-C
GRADES D-G
CERTIFICATE /
DIPLOMA
LEVEL 2
WORK EXPERIENCE
NON EMPLOYED
WORK EXPERIENCE
CAREERS FAIR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
NVQ LEVEL 2
Craigavon Senior High School in
collaboration with Craigavon Area TRAINING FOR SUCCESS INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1
Learning Community organise a Careers INTRODUCTORY
CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE /
DIPLOMA
Fair at Craigavon Civic Centre. This event
provides a platform for local employers,
schools and colleges to inform pupils of
future career opportunities. APPRENTICESHIP ROUTE ACADEMIC ROUTE VOCATIONAL ROUTE
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 17STAFF SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Ms RM Harkness- Principal, Mrs L Brown- Vice Principal, Mrs K Caldwell- Assistant Vice Principal Mrs D Davidson, Mrs M ONeill, Mr R Sands TEACHING STAFF 2020 Miss J Cornett Mr M Kyle Mrs C Nugent Mr N Alderdice Mr M Cousins Mrs S Maguire Mrs T Oakes Mrs L Beattie Mr R Craig Mrs N McCormick Ms L Parkinson-Kelly Mr R Bennett Mrs S Cross Miss S McCulla Mr M Reid Mrs S Briggs Mr C Deering Mrs C McCullough Mrs S Rushe Mrs L Brown Mrs C Dillon Mrs S McCullough Mrs J Sally Mr A Browne Ms M Hall Miss C McGreevy Mrs A Stone Abad Mrs L Burns Mrs B Hand Mrs C McManus Miss JA Stevenson Mrs C Callender Mr L Heare Mrs L McNeill Miss K Turner Mr D Campbell Mr C Hughes Mrs I Megaw Mrs E Walker Mrs C Cherry Mrs AM Kennedy Mrs C Moorcroft Mrs L Wethers Mrs M Connell Dr R Kirkwood Mrs D Naan Miss S Wilson NON TEACHING STAFF Mrs W Greenaway Miss K Kilpatrick Mr L Morrison Mrs N Bain Mrs F Hagan Mr S Martin Mr J Nolan Mr C Barnes Ms D Harper Miss P McClelland Mrs A Robertson Mr M Cochrane Mrs G Hempkin Mrs A McCullough Mrs D Roulston Mrs G Fleming Ms D Hutchinson Mrs C McDonald Miss V Runnett Mr L Foy Mrs M Kennedy Mrs C McFarland Mrs D Smith Mr G Goodman Miss K Kerr Ms V McGonigle Mrs N Stronge 18 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
CRAIGAVON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2019-2023 Mr Marshall Allen Chairperson / Designated Governor for PRSD/ Transferor Representative Mrs E Baird Parent Representative Mrs R Craig Vice-Chairperson/ Education Authority Representative Mr P Lonsdale Designated Governor for Child Protection Mr M Glass Parent Representative Mr D Gillespie Education Authority Representative Mrs L Graham Designated Governor for Health & Wellbeing (including Managing attendance) Ms R Harkness Principal/ Secretary Mr M Hunniford Parent Representative Mrs N Lappin Education Authority Representative Mr R Leckey Designated Governor for PRSD/ Transferor Representative Mr M Kyle Teacher Representative Mrs I Megaw Teacher Representative SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 19
PETE & LAURA - PAST PUPILS
PETE
Intelligence looks different.
Some people see intelligence to be
high level algebra, perfect grammar or
a firm understanding of Physics, but
it can take many different shapes and
forms. When I arrived at Craigavon
Senior Hgh School as a 14 year old I
believed intelligence to be high results
in every subject, something that for
me was unobtainable. I felt deflated
and didn’t put a lot of effort into
subjects that I found tedious at times
and difficult. My English teacher at
the time, Mrs Cousins, noticed that I
hadn’t been putting the same amount
of effort into my work that I could and
asked me why I had disengaged with
my work.
We looked through all of my recent
grades and she noticed that I had
maintained a steady mark in some
subjects, whilst others fell. I told
her that I was never going to reach
the same marks as some of my
classmates and there was no point in
trying. That’s when she gave me some
advice that changed my education
and ultimately has led me to where I
am today. She noted that the subjects
that I had maintained steady grades
in were creative subjects and told
me that intelligence can look many
different ways. Intelligence can be
artistic, musical, language-based,
interpersonal, being good with your
hands, understanding engines,
being fluent with software codes or
understanding the world we live in,
it can look completely different in
every person. After that conversation,
I pursed Technology and Design, I
invested my energy into that subject
and went on to study Graphic Design
and Visual Communication. I learned
Design and Photography which to respect others and their fields of
that my intelligence was a visual
brought me to university to study intelligence. To respect construction
intelligence and when I chose to
Visual Communication and Branding. workers for their spacial intelligence,
invest my energy into one subject all
After gaining my degree I left university nurses for their relational intelligence,
of my grades went up as a result of a
and started my own photography artists for their creativity, runners for
newfound interest in my future after
and videography business with some their kinesthetics, gardeners for their
school.
talented people that I had met along naturalistic understanding and try see
I left school understanding more about the way. Craigavon Senior High School the intelligence in everybody.
the type of education I wanted to was not only a pivotal moment in my
pursue. I started a course in Graphic education, but it taught me as a person
20 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LLAURA
Some people know early on in life what strengths, from here this sparked my build community and caring for people
they want to be, I had no idea. On my interest in working with people. in all walks of life. I am also studying for
first day of Craigavon Senior High my second degree in Theology. Don’t
I went on from CSHS to study my
School I met my form teacher, Mrs let anyone tell you can’t achieve your
A levels at Belfast Met, then two
Megaw; her care, charm and teaching passions, you have as much right as
years of internships in various charity
guided me to a better understanding anyone!
organisations. Following this I studied a
of myself and my future. I remember a
degree in Youth and Community Work I also met my husband in CSHS, we
moment where, in a passing comment,
with Practical Theology. Working with dated for four weeks in 4th year, and
she told me to pursue working with
people and travelling all over the world did not speak for 10 years. We then
people as that is what she thought I
helped me carve out my passion for met again travelling in Asia... and got
was good at. I had never had a teacher
leadership and faith. I work for a church married a year later!
in secondary school point out my
now, leading people to faith, helping
ROSS MCCULLOUGH- PAST PUPIL
In September 2012 I commenced
Craigavon Senior High School with the
aspirations of achieving good GCSE
results. One of my subject choices
was Construction which I later went on
to pursue as my chosen career path.
The help and support I received from
the teaching staff was outstanding
enabling me to prepare meticulously
for my exams.
After studying my GCSE’s, I enrolled
onto Level 3 Sustainable Construction
at the SRC. After obtaining the grades
required, I then commenced my
foundation degree at SRC and my
final two years at Ulster University.
In the summer of 2020, I graduated
from Ulster University with a 2:1 BSc
(Hons) in Construction, Engineering &
Management which led to me gaining
employment within this field of work.
I would highly recommend this career
path for anyone interested in the
Construction industry with a world of
opportunities available going forward.
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 21PRIZE DAY - NOVEMBER 2020 LURGAN CAMPUS (CURRENT YEAR 12 PUPILS) 11LDA1 Ryan Leathem 11LV2 Sophie Blakely 11LV1 Rudy Novak 11LPT Kirsten Hutchinson 11LSA1 Stuart Harrison PORTADOWN CAMPUS (CURRENT YEAR 12 PUPILS) 11DA1 Andrew Platt 11SA2 Jake Edgar 11SA5 Scott Clarke 11V2 Lillie-May Ruddy 11DA2 Alex McIntosh 11SA3 Rebekah McMurray 11SA6 Sam Matchett 11PT1 Sophie Carson 11SA1 Benjamin Gilmore 11SA4 Penny Boland 11V1 Melissa Gracey 11PT2 John Abraham. 22 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
JAMES WIGHTMAN AWARD
Molly Matchett Jack Gilpin Adrian Bonus Luke Graham
YEAR 12 – G C S E SUBJECT PRIZES
Applied Business Studies Shield Molly Matchett Learning for Life and Work Trophy Molly Matchett
Art and Design Cup Julieanne Elliott Preparation for Adult Life Cup Kerri McClean
Child Development Shield Kaiya Nelson Mathematics (The Nelson Cup) Steven Hunter
Construction Cup Adam Proctor Motor Vehicle and Road Users Ethan Glass
English Language Cup Molly Matchett Studies Shield
English Literature Cup Sonia De Vasconcelos Physical Education Shield Sam Anderson
French Cup Dea Correia Mendes BTEC Sport Cup Daniel Pepper
Geography Cup Scott Roberts Religious Studies Reo Morton
(The Gorman Cup)
History Cup Jason McCauley
Science – Single Award Shield Adrian Bonus
Home Economics Shield Nikita Grant
Science – Double Award Molly Matchett
Home Economics (Practical Lucy Trimble
(The Brian White Cup)
Achievement) (The Scott Cup)
Technology and Design Cup Joel Cully
Information & Communication Molly Matchett
Technology (BTEC) Travel & Tourism (BTEC) Jack Gilpin
(The Neil Megaw Cup)
Information & Communication Aleksandrs Markuls
Technology (OCN) Cup
ATTENDANCE PRIZE
One Year Full Attendance
Leavers - Katie Milligan, Ellyn Neill, Jack Gilpin, Christopher Devlin
Current Year 12 - Jonathan Aston, Noah Caddoo, Sophie Crozier, Kieron Dalzell, Codey Ferris, Jayne Hanvey,
Ryan Leathem, Harry McCullough, Katie Orr, Alfie Thompson
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 23VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES PRIZES
(Sponsored by Southern Regional College)
SUBJECT PRIZES
Total Beauty / Hairdressing Leah Trimble CAD / Vehicle Servicing N/A
(Design & Creativity) Digital Imaging / CAD
Running a Leisure Event / Jake Irwin Hairdressing
Sport Leadership Best Overall Student
(Environment and Society) and have already received their awards
Digital Imaging / Lucy English at a special SRC Prize Day in May.
TV and Film Production
(Technology & Innovation) GCSE CERTIFICATES
CAD / Vehicle Servicing Sophie Willis 12DA1 12LDA1
(Engineering)
Amy Clarke Hasan Anwar
Electric Wiring / Plumbing Aldis Iljins
Grace Copeland Caroline Butler
(Engineering)
Viviana Cruz Samuel Cantley
Physical Care Babies / Alana Pennington
Nathan Girvan Ben Cousins
Manicure & Nail Art
(Business & Services) Joyce Guo Joel Cully
Tiling / Bench Joinery Alexandrs Markuls Katie Guy Jamie Dawson
(Construction) Freya Harrison Parker Johnson
Plastering / Tiling Ritvars Barenis Matthew Mann Charlie Jones
(Construction) Molly Matchett Olivia Jones
Bench Joinery / Hard Nathan Dick Leah McIlwrath Ashley Martin
Landscaping (Construction) Scott McKinney Regan McKinley
Customer Services / Modern Anwar Hussain Katie Milligan Weronika Mroz
Retailing (Business and Services) Reo Morton Madison Ogle
Landbased Machinery / Sheet Reece Beattie Ellyn Neill Jayden Robinson
Metal (Engineering) Zara Poole Jamie Rusk
Specialised Crafts / Website Bryan Williams Timothy Richmond Daniel Scott
Development (Design & Creativity) Scott Roberts Alexander Seifert
Work Experience Cup Boys - Adam Proctor Ellie Ruddy Nathan Turner
(Portadown) (Donated by Girls - Cherith Craig
Kyle Thompson Ben Watson
David Jameson Group Ltd)
Hannah Wood Neil Wilson
Work Experience Cup (Lurgan) Boys - Nathan Dick
(Donated by Girls - Alana Gabija Zirlyte
Décor Wright Paints Ltd) Pennington
24 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LGCSE CERTIFICATES
12DA2 12LSA1
Odri Capskaite Nathan Bell
Jonathan Conn Joshua Clarke
Ryan Davison Sonia De Vasconcelos
Luke Graham Sophie Ferguson GCSE CERTIFICATES
Abi Haddock Erin-Lucy Fitches 12SA1 12SA3
Matthew Hall Jamie Flanagan Patricia Andrade Costa Markas Adamkevicius
Ethan Jones Rachel Girvan Tiarnan Barrett Ruth Allen
Shauna Kirk Erin Greenan Abbie Bunting Ricardo Branco
Timothy Martin Ryan Hilsden Samantha Calvert Jamie Bunting
Sam McCrea Rosy Johnston Jack Chambers Matthew Carswell
Agata Osentowska Hannah Little Dea Correia Mendes Eithan Chapman
Ryan Peters Kyle Marshall Jack Gilpin Ethan Glass
James Phun Ben McBride Miller Gray Toby Gribben
Adam Rowland Scott McCartney Aaron Hoyle Ben Harvey
Ethan Sands Adam Ovadia Caleb Irwin Jamie Hayes
Lukas Sivajevas Stephen Park Drew McCreanor Caleb Henderson
Bailey Taylor Daniel Pepper Naomi McCreery Lucy Hewitt
Stephen Taylor Molly Richardson Naoise McKeever Kyle Holmes
Alexander Volzing Ben Stone Frank McQuitty Caleb Kerton
Nathan West Shelley Walker Jessica Megaw CatherineMcAdoo
Alice Ziaja Cejay Wickham Sophie Parks Curtis Murphy
Ryan Sergeant Ciaran Petersen
Kirsty-Leigh Stewart Rhiannon Strain
Jake Welshman Katie Sturgeon
Adam Wilson Klaudija Volkaviciute
Alana Wright Jamie Williamson
Markas Adamkevicius
Special Guest
Chairman of Board of Governors,
Principal, Head Boys and Girls
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 25GCSE CERTIFICATES 12V3 12PT1
12SA2 12SA4 Elli Adamson Aaron Andrews
Heather-Louise Abraham Joe Baldock Calvin Bridgett Sam Blevins
Sam Anderson Brigita Bielskyte Emma Copeland Kinga Buta
Joshua Cassells Ross Blackwood Kai Davison Andrew Conn
Jordan Convey Aaron Cassells Jamie Donaldson Charlie Dowie
Julieanne Elliott Jamie Clarke Armandas Jakubauskas Diogo Fernandes
Nikita Grant Jack Coulter Jake Lewis Kerry Harvey
Dayanne Hawthorne Aaron Hamilton Aleksandrs Markuls Gary Herron
Casey Herron Daniel Harrison Amy Parker Joel McClatchey
Steven Hunter Abby Higginson Adam Proctor Harry Robinson
Jamie Marshall Paulina Jonkauskaite Elle Robinson Jamie Smyth
Devon McCarroll Rhys Kirk Jackson Ruddell Dean Williamson
Sarah-Ann McGrath Vadims Kulikovskis
Szymon Skulimowski Sarah Willis
Jessica McHugh Ben Love
Brooklyn Szabo
Adam Mercer Jason McCauley
Kaiya Nelson Kerri McClean Karolina Tomaseviciute
Cameron Pearson Alex Morrison Amy Vennard
Jake Singleton Ben Robertson
Lucy Trimble Caitlin Strain 12PT2
Nathan Trimble Robert White Kay-Leigh Armstrong
Matthew Vogan Timothy Whittle Rosvaldas Brazauskas
Rhys Buttery
12SA5 12V2 Emma Herron
Jay Anderson Tyler Abraham Ornestas Kasparavicius
Natalia Barbu Ritvars Barenis Ioana Kovacs
Amy Barton Reece Beattie Bailie Mitchell
Sam Beattie Emilis Chlebauskas
Harvey Murtagh
Adrian Bonus Abby Elliott
Andrew Ritchie
Aimee Burrows Jose Garraio
Jack Dang Kai Hefferon Sophie Willis
Christopher Devlin Alex Hunniford Daniel Wilson
Daniel Firth Carys McGregor Titas Zenevicius
Jody Gosney Adam Page
Leah Hanvey Owen Steele 12LV2 12LPT1
Joshua Jameson Leah Trimble Klaudiusz Bryling Anton Andonov
Zac Littler Sophie Turkington Corey Campbell Husain Anwar
Michael McCallen Jake Wilson Christopher Cardwell Abi Bateman
Tori Pedlow Joshua Young Rhys Donaldson Kacey Caldwell
Sam Thompson Lucy English Carson Colwell
Glen Vennard Wojtek Gryglicki Ryan Dawson
Luke Warnock
Aldis Iljins Jack Ferguson
Hannah Wright
Jody Johnston Plamena Gospodinova
12V1 12LV1 Lucy Kinkead Reece Herron
David Allen Scott Carey Jodie Massey Kyle Hill
Jane Armitage Nathan Dick Grace McKinley Louise McCluskey
Dylan Baxter Sarah Donald Lewis Rollston Jamie McKeown
Francisco Camara Barroso Ben Elliott Natalya Sharpe Jordan Nelson
Cherith Craig Jack Hall Joao Silva Shaw Luis Santos
Samuel Dickson Mia Hamilton Jack Smyth Adam Trimble
Natasha Freeburn Ryan Johnston Kirstin Steele Kurtis White
Bradley Graham Roy Kerr Dylan Stewart
Katelyn Greer Kaci McBurney Jake Walker
Jake Irwin Louie McCann
Byran Williams
Marcel Labenski Luke McShane
Jack Lockhart Alana Pennington
Zach Marshall Lewis Stephenson EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Caitlin Matchett DUKE OF EDINBURGH BRONZE AWARD
Matthew Nelson
Nicole Robinson Co-ordinators Mrs C Nugent / Miss S McCulla
Christopher Stewart Year 11 N/A
Juliusz Topolski
Harry White Year 12
26 C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O LCHARITY AWARD SPORTS PRIZES
Co-ordinator Mrs C Callender Year 11 Year 12
Timothy Whittle , Sonia De Vasconcelos Athletics Girls Deonilde (Dea)
Correia Mendes
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Boys Jamie Carville Daniel Scott
Football Girls Jessica Pugh Catherine McAdoo
FOOTBALL Coach Mr R Craig (Loughgall Football Club Trophy)
Boys Darren Robinson Ben Harvey
Under 15 Football Team (Glenavon Football (Portadown Football
Club Trophy) Club Trophy)
Winners: Mid-Ulster League
Hockey Girls Danielle Ervine Ellen Neill
Captain Darren Robinson (Lurgan Ladies Hockey (Portadown Ladies
Club Trophy) Hockey Club Trophy)
Vice-Captain Sammy Heare
Rugby Jamie Carville Jack Dang
Ashley Beckett Stuart Harrison Levi Robinson (Portadown Rugby (Portadown Rugby
Kristian Cassells Tom Leathem Josh Salt Football Club Trophy) Football Club Trophy)
Jake Edgar Jacob McIlwaine Josh Smyth Volleyball Girls Melissa Gracey Natasha Freeburn
(Craigavon Aztecs
Codey Ferris Alex McIntosh Patryk Suschonski Volleyball Club Trophy)
Max Hanlon Raymond Neill Boys Jacob McIlwaine Toby Gribben
(Craigavon Aztecs
Under 16 Football Team Volleyball Club Trophy)
Weight Lifting Pedro Oliveria Zac Littler
Winners: Under 16 Mid-Ulster League &
Ulster Caps Jamie Hayes; Sam Anderson; Jack Dang
Under 16 Mid-Ulster Cup Rugby Under 17
The under 16 Football Team were winners of both the Clive Bowles Plate for Endeavour Luke Graham
Under 16 Mid-Ulster League and Under 16 Mid-Ulster Cup Hewitt Cup for Endeavour Girl Kaci McBurney
(winning 5-4 on penalties after extra time v Portadown Sports Person of Year 12
College). They also reached the last quarter – final stage of Girl Catherine McAdoo
the Under 16 NI Cup. Boy Sam Anderson
Captain Ben Harvey
Vice Captain Kyle Thompson (Vice Captain) SPECIAL PRIZES
Jack Chambers Timmy Martin Darren Robinson Portadown Lurgan
Jonathan Conn Curtis Murphy Jamie Rusk Head Boys Sam Anderson Ashley Martin
Codey Ferris Jamie McKeown Ethan Sands Head Girls Molly Matchett Weronika Mroz
Miller Gray Adam Ovadia Adam Wilson Endeavour Aaron Cassells Ryan Johnston
Jamie Hayes Daniel Pepper Trophies Natasha Freeburn Alana Pennington
Reece Herron Ciaran Petersen Reid Trophy Alex Hunniford Ben Watson
Aldis Iljins
RUGBY Coaches Mr D Campbell / Mr M Nevin (For the pupil who best volunteered their assistance in support of the school)
School Naomi McCreery Sonia De Vasconcelos
Under 16 Rugby Team Council Award
Winners: Under 16 Danske Bank High Schools’ Trophy & Senator John M Armandas Sonia De Vasconcelos
Goering Trophy Jakubauskas
Under 16 Ulster High Schools’ Pollock Cup
(For the pupil who promoted cultural understanding within the school)
(Players in bold undefeated in High School’s rugby for 2 The Lynsey Nikita Grant Hannah Little
years and won both trophies 2 years in a row) Courtney Shield
Captain Sam Anderson (For the pupil who showed courage and endeavour throughout the school year)
Vice Captain Jamie Hayes The David Charlie Dowie Gabija Zirlyte
Jay Anderson Daniel Harrison Drew McCreanor Mehaffey Trophy
Jamie Carville Josh Jameson Harry McCullough (For the pupil who showed integrity and resilience throughout their time at CSHS)
Jack Coulter Jamie Marshall Scott McKinney The Colin Molly Matchett
Adair Cup
Jack Dang Timmy Martin Andrew Orr (Portadown Campus - for best overall performance in GCSE examinations)
Jamie Donaldson Glen Montgomery Adam Ovadia
Campus Cup Alana Pennington
Jamie Flanagan Alex Morrison Ciaran Petersen (Lurgan Campus - for best overall performance in GCSE examinations)
Toby Gribben Joel McClatchey Harry White The Betty Ellyn Neill Sonia De Vasconcelos
Josh Young McClurg Cups
(Pupils contributing most to school life)
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021/22 27CRAIGAVON
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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www.cshs.org.uk
C R A I G AV O N S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L
Portadown Campus: Lurgan Campus:
26 – 34 Lurgan Road, Portadown, 18 Alexandra Crescent, Lurgan,
Craigavon, BT63 5HJ Craigavon BT66 6BB
Tel: 028 38 352222 Tel: 028 38 349222
E-mail: info@craigavonsenhigh.portadown.ni.sch.uk
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