Chairperson of the Board of Governors: Mrs D Rathfield Roll: 756
ADMISSIONS NO. 140 ENROLMENT NO. 770
1. FACILITIES
The school provides modern facilities in all specialist and general teaching areas.
2. AIMS
Our mission is based on the belief that each individual is unique and valuable; we provide a secure, caring, happy and challenging learning environment in which all individuals are encouraged to respect others and develop to their maximum potential. Pastoral systems, curriculum and teaching methods have been devised so as (1) to best prepare students for external examinations, (2) to help them develop into mature, well-rounded young people within the caring community of the school, exercising concern and respect for the welfare of others and (3) to prepare them to take charge of their own lives, becoming independent learners.
3. SPECIALISM – THE ARTS (Performing & Visual)
The school continues to build on its success as a Specialist school, both in Arts subjects themselves and across the whole curriculum. Standards of achievement at KS3, GCSE and ‘A’ level have been raised significantly during the school’s Specialism. With our partner schools in the Roe Valley Learning Community we offer a full curriculum which meets Entitlement Framework requirements.
4. CLASS GROUPINGS
At Key Stage 3 pupils are divided into appropriate ability bands. Provision for the more academically able pupils in the top band ensures that they are fully stretched, while specialist support is made available for those pupils requiring additional targeted help. Class placings are kept under constant review.
5. EXAMINATION COURSES
Students may take up to 10 GCSE or equivalent courses:-
GCSE:- English, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, Child Development, Moving Image Arts, Media Studies, Music, Technology, Graphic Products, History, Religious Education, French, German, Drama, Dance, Art, Home Economics, Business Studies, Physical Education, Science, (Single and Double Award), Biology, Health and Social Care, ICT and a range of Occupational Studies courses at the NWR College.
Students may take up to 4 ‘A’ Level or equivalent courses both within our own campus and at partner schools and NWRC, within the Roe Valley Learning Community:-
A Level:- ICT, Health and Social Care, English Literature, History, Performing Arts, Technology, Product Design, Sports Studies, Art & Design, Moving Image Arts, Biology, Engineering and Construction as well as the full range of subjects available in our partner schools.
6. ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Assessment is by periodic tests and one main examination in May. Reports are issued once per year, or on request. Praise or concern cards are forwarded to parents on a monthly basis. The School’s incentive programme contributes much to pupil motivation and achievement.
7. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The school offers an extensive range of sporting and cultural activities including musical/dramatic productions, annual trips to Europe and an extensive youth provision 3 evenings per week.
8. PASTORAL CARE
Each child’s Form Tutor is responsible for his/her personal welfare and educational progress. Heads of Year exercise pastoral care and support for their year group. Parents’ afternoons or evenings are held once per year. Each Year 8 pupil is allocated a ‘prefect monitor’ during the induction year.
9. CAREERS GUIDANCE
Careers information and guidance is provided for all students in Years 10 – 14. Parents may attend interviews or arrange a meeting with the Careers teacher at any time. A careers convention is held biennially; pupils have opportunity for work experience at Key Stages 4 and 5.
10. GENERAL
The wearing of uniform is compulsory and a Home-School Agreement process operates. Parents who select Limavady High School for their children will be deemed to have accepted the Mission Statement, School Code, Aims, Policies and Practices of the school as outlined in the school prospectus – especially those relating to dress, appearance and behaviour management.
Each child contributes £25.00 per year (maximum £30.00 per family) to school funds. All parents will receive an invoice.
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LIMAVADY HIGH SCHOOL - ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
The Board of Governors has drawn up the criteria and delegates to the Headmaster and Leadership Team the task of applying the criteria in the first instance, subject to the final approval of the Admissions Committee of the Board of Governors, consisting of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
If there are more applicants than places then the following criteria will be applied in the order set down below, firstly to applicants for whom Limavady High School is the nearest suitable school, than to other applicants. Priority in the application of these criteria will be given to children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or verify information on any Application Form/Transfer Form.
The provision of false or incorrect information or the failure to provide information within the deadlines set by post-primary schools can result in the withdrawal of a place and the inability to offer a place on the part of any school nominated on the applicant’s Transfer Form.
1 Pupils who are transferring from the school’s traditional contributory primary schools, ie
Ballykelly Drumrane Hezlett, Castlerock
Bellarena Drumachose Limavady Central
Cumber Claudy Eglinton Roe Valley Integrated
2 Those pupils who have a family connection with the school:
(a) Pupils who have a brother(s)/sister(s) enrolled at the school on the date of transfer;
(b) Pupils whose brother(s)/sister(s) attended the school;
(c) Pupils whose mother/father attended the school.
The three family connections above will be applied in the order set down.
3 Other pupils.
(a) Eldest child in family;
(b) First application received from a family with no previous connection with the school.
The two family connections above will be applied in the order set down.
4 Other pupils.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) TO PROVIDE ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION ON THE TRANSFER FORM.
The same criteria are applied to those seeking admission to year 8 after the beginning of the school year.
In the event of over-subscription in the last criterion which can be applied then selection for all places remaining in this category will be on the basis of the initial letter of the surname, in the order set out below:-
U F X J R G K I N C M O H E Y B T W P Q L A V S D Z
The order was determined by a randomised selection of letters of the alphabet.
In the event of surnames beginning with the same letter the subsequent letters of the surnames will be used in alphabetical order. In the event of 2 identical surnames the alphabetical order of the initials of the forenames will be used.
NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
|
Year |
Admissions No |
Total Applications All Preferences |
Total Admissions |
|
2008/2009 |
140 |
120 |
120 |
|
2009/2010 |
140 |
126 |
123 |
|
2010/2011 |
140 |
136 |
133 |
|
2011/2012 |
140 |
102 |
99 |