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FIVEMILETOWN COLLEGE Learning at the Heart of the Community
welcome Principal s Address Dear Parent It is my great privilege to introduce you to Fivemiletown College We are one of Northern Ireland s leading all ability schools with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and an impressive record of achievement in music sport and drama Our co educational school originally opened in 1960 but in recent years it has been completely rebuilt and we boast facilities to rival any school in the Province It is our aim to maximise the potential of every pupil whether that be on an academic sporting musical or personal front Everything we do in school centres around our three core values Excellence Commitment and Respect To support and enhance our curriculum we have an extensive range of extra curricular activities on offer The many sports clubs include rugby football netball hockey badminton cricket athletics and swimming The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Sports Leaders Courses First Aid Mandarin and Sign Language courses are offered to students in years 13 and 14 through the Enrichment Programme The Scripture Union in Fivemiletown College is extremely active with weekly meetings and various fund raising activities organised throughout the year Fivemiletown College places learning at the heart of the community and we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships that exist amongst staff pupils parents feeder primary schools and the wider community These excellent relationships coupled with high quality teaching and learning are essential ingredients in ensuring academic success We are very proud of our pupils examination success This year 94 of all GCSE students gained at least 5A C Grades All students study for GCSE and other accredited courses and many continue their study here in sixth form undertaking A levels equivalent and then progress to Universities and Colleges throughout the UK and Ireland Fivemiletown College is renowned for being a caring school family We place great importance on the well being of each pupil and subsequently our pupils find school to be a rewarding and fulfilling time in their lives We hope you find this prospectus useful in gaining an insight into life in Fivemiletown Colllege To gain a fuller picture of what our school has to offer we have arranged an Open Evening on Thursday 9th January 2020 at 7 00p m for Primary 5 6 and 7 pupils and their parents I would encourage you all to come along and meet with pupils staff and Governors You will have a guided tour of the school and see a selection of students working in various departments I look forward to meeting you all Janice Allen Principal Prospectus 2019 3
welcome Principal s Address Dear Parent It is my great privilege to introduce you to Fivemiletown College We are one of Northern Ireland s leading all ability schools with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and an impressive record of achievement in music sport and drama Our co educational school originally opened in 1960 but in recent years it has been completely rebuilt and we boast facilities to rival any school in the Province It is our aim to maximise the potential of every pupil whether that be on an academic sporting musical or personal front Everything we do in school centres around our three core values Excellence Commitment and Respect To support and enhance our curriculum we have an extensive range of extra curricular activities on offer The many sports clubs include rugby football netball hockey badminton cricket athletics and swimming The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Sports Leaders Courses First Aid Mandarin and Sign Language courses are offered to students in years 13 and 14 through the Enrichment Programme The Scripture Union in Fivemiletown College is extremely active with weekly meetings and various fund raising activities organised throughout the year Fivemiletown College places learning at the heart of the community and we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships that exist amongst staff pupils parents feeder primary schools and the wider community These excellent relationships coupled with high quality teaching and learning are essential ingredients in ensuring academic success We are very proud of our pupils examination success This year 94 of all GCSE students gained at least 5A C Grades All students study for GCSE and other accredited courses and many continue their study here in sixth form undertaking A levels equivalent and then progress to Universities and Colleges throughout the UK and Ireland Fivemiletown College is renowned for being a caring school family We place great importance on the well being of each pupil and subsequently our pupils find school to be a rewarding and fulfilling time in their lives We hope you find this prospectus useful in gaining an insight into life in Fivemiletown Colllege To gain a fuller picture of what our school has to offer we have arranged an Open Evening on Thursday 9th January 2020 at 7 00p m for Primary 5 6 and 7 pupils and their parents I would encourage you all to come along and meet with pupils staff and Governors You will have a guided tour of the school and see a selection of students working in various departments I look forward to meeting you all Janice Allen Principal Prospectus 2019 3
First Steps First Steps Ethos and History Mission Statement Fivemiletown College aims to educate prepare and inspire all students to achieve their full potential as lifelong learners thinkers and productive contributors to society We provide a caring supportive environment in which each student is encouraged and challenged to develop their strengths interests and talents We have 3 Core Values in school which underpin everything we do Commitment which encompasses Loyalty to friends colleagues and our school High work ethic in order to achieve Supporting and caring for those in need and understanding the importance of teamwork Excellence which incorporates setting high standards and aspiring to achieve producing high quality work continually striving for improvement being proud of personal and collective achievement Respect meaning we value all members of the school community respect all resources and facilities tolerate others with different opinions or beliefs than ourselves Our vision is to maximise potential for every pupil every day Fivemiletown College has long been recognised as a leading all ability school and we are justly proud of the achievements of our pupils Established in 1960 our current state of the art facilities were opened in March 2009 Our sporting facilities include a 4 court sports hall 5 all weather tennis courts a technogym fitness suite floodlit Astroturf hockey pitch and an indoor heated swimming pool The weekly youth club is held in the youth annexe and the college s sports provision offers facilities to the wider community during the evenings and weekends enhancing its status as a community College Joining us at Fivemiletown College means you will be continuing the journey you began at primary school We have the highest ambitions for and expectations of our students in all aspects of school life and we work hard to equip every student with the qualifications and skills to enable you to continue your journey beyond our gates whether that be at university a further education college or the world of work During your transition from primary school we will gather information about you so that we are aware of your strengths interests and concerns so we can provide you with the best support to ensure you reach your full potential A new building new teachers new subjects new opportunities and of course new friends are awaiting you To help you settle in to your new environment you will have the opportunity to meet your Form Teacher and others in your class before you start school to ease any anxiety or nervousness you may be feeling Our aim is to help you feel happy and comfortable in our school as quickly as possible Stepping into Fivemiletown College you will discover that you are valued as an individual and that your talents and abilities are nurtured so that you will leave this school as a confident and articulate young adult fully prepared to continue the next stage of your journey We pride ourselves in being a school which caters for all abilities We offer a wide range of courses both academic and vocational in collaboration with SW College Enniskillen Campus and St Kevin s College Lisnaskea We have seen many of our students graduate from universities and move on into professional careers as well as those who have achieved success in the business world trades and agri food industries Pupils from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed in the school and we aim to foster a sense of respect for others Our teaching staff are characterised by their dedication to their pupils team work and pastoral care They often work above and beyond the call of duty to support the pupils in their care Engagement with the community we serve is evidenced through open evenings concerts support for local charities links with primary schools and parental contact Local ministers from the area support the spiritual life of the school in taking weekly assembly We have a solid foundation and aim to build on past success and move forward into the future with confidence My Experience We work in partnership with parents through regular reporting newsletters parent teacher meetings and individual interviews where requested We value the support of parents in encouraging their children to reach their full potential I was surprised how quickly I settled in Everyone is so friendly and kind so don t worry about making new friends because it really isn t hard Also the variety of different subjects is great 4 Fivemiletown College Abi Campbell Augher Central P S Prospectus 2020 5
First Steps First Steps Ethos and History Mission Statement Fivemiletown College aims to educate prepare and inspire all students to achieve their full potential as lifelong learners thinkers and productive contributors to society We provide a caring supportive environment in which each student is encouraged and challenged to develop their strengths interests and talents We have 3 Core Values in school which underpin everything we do Commitment which encompasses Loyalty to friends colleagues and our school High work ethic in order to achieve Supporting and caring for those in need and understanding the importance of teamwork Excellence which incorporates setting high standards and aspiring to achieve producing high quality work continually striving for improvement being proud of personal and collective achievement Respect meaning we value all members of the school community respect all resources and facilities tolerate others with different opinions or beliefs than ourselves Our vision is to maximise potential for every pupil every day Fivemiletown College has long been recognised as a leading all ability school and we are justly proud of the achievements of our pupils Established in 1960 our current state of the art facilities were opened in March 2009 Our sporting facilities include a 4 court sports hall 5 all weather tennis courts a technogym fitness suite floodlit Astroturf hockey pitch and an indoor heated swimming pool The weekly youth club is held in the youth annexe and the college s sports provision offers facilities to the wider community during the evenings and weekends enhancing its status as a community College Joining us at Fivemiletown College means you will be continuing the journey you began at primary school We have the highest ambitions for and expectations of our students in all aspects of school life and we work hard to equip every student with the qualifications and skills to enable you to continue your journey beyond our gates whether that be at university a further education college or the world of work During your transition from primary school we will gather information about you so that we are aware of your strengths interests and concerns so we can provide you with the best support to ensure you reach your full potential A new building new teachers new subjects new opportunities and of course new friends are awaiting you To help you settle in to your new environment you will have the opportunity to meet your Form Teacher and others in your class before you start school to ease any anxiety or nervousness you may be feeling Our aim is to help you feel happy and comfortable in our school as quickly as possible Stepping into Fivemiletown College you will discover that you are valued as an individual and that your talents and abilities are nurtured so that you will leave this school as a confident and articulate young adult fully prepared to continue the next stage of your journey We pride ourselves in being a school which caters for all abilities We offer a wide range of courses both academic and vocational in collaboration with SW College Enniskillen Campus and St Kevin s College Lisnaskea We have seen many of our students graduate from universities and move on into professional careers as well as those who have achieved success in the business world trades and agri food industries Pupils from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed in the school and we aim to foster a sense of respect for others Our teaching staff are characterised by their dedication to their pupils team work and pastoral care They often work above and beyond the call of duty to support the pupils in their care Engagement with the community we serve is evidenced through open evenings concerts support for local charities links with primary schools and parental contact Local ministers from the area support the spiritual life of the school in taking weekly assembly We have a solid foundation and aim to build on past success and move forward into the future with confidence My Experience We work in partnership with parents through regular reporting newsletters parent teacher meetings and individual interviews where requested We value the support of parents in encouraging their children to reach their full potential I was surprised how quickly I settled in Everyone is so friendly and kind so don t worry about making new friends because it really isn t hard Also the variety of different subjects is great 4 Fivemiletown College Abi Campbell Augher Central P S Prospectus 2020 5
Pastoral Care The school is open from 8 15am each morning Students are expected to be in school before the first bell at 8 55am Each morning students meet with their Form Teacher for registration Form Class takes place on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9 00 9 15am and a whole school Assembly is held on a Tuesday and Thursday Once a month students attend a Year Assembly and a House Assembly Each year group is divided into a number of classes usually three depending on the actual enrolment number Pupils are placed in form classes led by a form teacher with whom they will remain for five years After meeting with their form teacher each morning students follow their timetable for the rest of the day Classes are streamlined academically and class placing is determined by performance using a computer based adaptive test Timetable Cycle The school is open from 8 15am each morning Students are expected to be in school before the first bell at 8 55am PERIOD NO 9 00 9 15 9 15 9 50 9 50 10 25 10 25 11 00 11 00 11 15 11 15 11 50 11 50 12 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 25 1 00 Pastoral Care The School Day The School Day 1 00 1 35 1 35 2 10 2 10 2 45 2 45 3 20 10 11 12 8 9 Junior Lunch MONDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch TUESDAY ASSEM BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch WEDNESDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch THURSDAY ASSEM BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch FRIDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch In Fivemiletown College we have an effective Pastoral Care network which ensures each individual student feels secure respected and nurtured throughout their time at our school Our dedicated Pastoral Care team ensure that our students can enjoy a safe and caring learning environment and that any problems that may arise are dealt with promptly and effectively The Pastoral Care system is headed by the Pastoral Senior Leader supported by three further members of staff KS3 and KS4 students have their own dedicated Year Head who closely monitor the academic progress emotional welfare and social development of students in their care Each Year Head meets regularly with each year group holding monthly assemblies to review progress in their subjects and their behaviour and to monitor attendance When Year 8 students enter the school they are placed in a Form Class and assigned a Form Teacher who will stay with that group of students until Year 12 looking after the day to day administration and well being of the class Students meet with their Form Teacher every day so that any issues that arise can be dealt with swiftly Safeguarding concerns are dealt with by the Designated Teacher for Child Protection Mrs McConaghy who is assisted by Mr Wallace The school also offers the services of a counsellor who is in school once a week providing confidential support to students who require it My Experience My Experience I think Fivemiletown College is a fantastic school offering lots of fun opportunities and great friendly teachers There are lots of options for sports and after school clubs It was easy to make friends which was something I was worried about I feel very safe and secure in Fivemiletown College Your form teacher and year head will always help you with any worries you might have I would really recommend this school it s amazing 6 Fivemiletown College Charlotte Carrothers Jessy Irwin Lisbellaw P S Aghdrumsee P S Prospectus 2020 7
Pastoral Care The school is open from 8 15am each morning Students are expected to be in school before the first bell at 8 55am Each morning students meet with their Form Teacher for registration Form Class takes place on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9 00 9 15am and a whole school Assembly is held on a Tuesday and Thursday Once a month students attend a Year Assembly and a House Assembly Each year group is divided into a number of classes usually three depending on the actual enrolment number Pupils are placed in form classes led by a form teacher with whom they will remain for five years After meeting with their form teacher each morning students follow their timetable for the rest of the day Classes are streamlined academically and class placing is determined by performance using a computer based adaptive test Timetable Cycle The school is open from 8 15am each morning Students are expected to be in school before the first bell at 8 55am PERIOD NO 9 00 9 15 9 15 9 50 9 50 10 25 10 25 11 00 11 00 11 15 11 15 11 50 11 50 12 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 25 1 00 Pastoral Care The School Day The School Day 1 00 1 35 1 35 2 10 2 10 2 45 2 45 3 20 10 11 12 8 9 Junior Lunch MONDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch TUESDAY ASSEM BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch WEDNESDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch THURSDAY ASSEM BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch FRIDAY REG BREAK Senior Lunch Junior Lunch In Fivemiletown College we have an effective Pastoral Care network which ensures each individual student feels secure respected and nurtured throughout their time at our school Our dedicated Pastoral Care team ensure that our students can enjoy a safe and caring learning environment and that any problems that may arise are dealt with promptly and effectively The Pastoral Care system is headed by the Pastoral Senior Leader supported by three further members of staff KS3 and KS4 students have their own dedicated Year Head who closely monitor the academic progress emotional welfare and social development of students in their care Each Year Head meets regularly with each year group holding monthly assemblies to review progress in their subjects and their behaviour and to monitor attendance When Year 8 students enter the school they are placed in a Form Class and assigned a Form Teacher who will stay with that group of students until Year 12 looking after the day to day administration and well being of the class Students meet with their Form Teacher every day so that any issues that arise can be dealt with swiftly Safeguarding concerns are dealt with by the Designated Teacher for Child Protection Mrs McConaghy who is assisted by Mr Wallace The school also offers the services of a counsellor who is in school once a week providing confidential support to students who require it My Experience My Experience I think Fivemiletown College is a fantastic school offering lots of fun opportunities and great friendly teachers There are lots of options for sports and after school clubs It was easy to make friends which was something I was worried about I feel very safe and secure in Fivemiletown College Your form teacher and year head will always help you with any worries you might have I would really recommend this school it s amazing 6 Fivemiletown College Charlotte Carrothers Jessy Irwin Lisbellaw P S Aghdrumsee P S Prospectus 2020 7
KEY STAGE 3 YEARS 8 10 High quality pastoral care and support for all students is our priority Our house system ensures students feel part of a smaller distinct group within the larger school community Each student is assigned a House when they enrol in the college and remain in this House for the duration of their school life creating a sense of identity and belonging In Fivemiletown College there are three houses School Heads and Brooke The House System is allied to our Ready To Learn scheme which promotes and rewards positive attitudes and behaviour When a pupil achieves success in school they are rewarded with Achievement Points which are also transferred to their House There are regular competitions held throughout the year which everyone can take part in to try and win points for their House The House with the most points for the year will be presented with the House Trophy and an activity day off site Students work in either set or mixed ability groups as appropriate and studying subjects such as English Mathematics Science Technology ICT French Humanities Geography History Creative Arts Art Music Drama Home Economics Religious Education Physical Education Learning for Life and Work KEY STAGE 4 YEARS 11 12 At Key Stage 4 students are offered a pathway best suited to their ability interests and future career path Subject choices are made in Yr 10 following discussions with parents and students advice from the Careers Department and academic progress indicators INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING Fivemiletown College offers a rich challenging and varied curriculum to our students which is suitable for each learner We work hard to create an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and to ensure that all students achieve to the best of their abilities Opportunities are provided to encourage our students to become independent learners to develop their oracy skills and develop skills of self discipline Students have the opportunity to follow an academic programme in school giving students the opportunity to study up to 9 GCSEs or a more vocational programme through the Occupational Studies Skills programme at South West College Enniskillen Campus to do skills based practical subjects such as Hair and Beauty Joinery Plumbing Bricklaying or Electrical Engineering These courses are attended one day per week over two years and lead to two vocational GCSEs enhancing employment opportunities on leaving school RESULTS Key Stage 4 subjects on offer may include Our GCSE results are well above the Northern Ireland average for similar non selective schools N I Non Grammar Average 5 A C 74 4 5 A C including English and Maths 49 9 FMT College 2019 94 1 74 5 HOME LEARNING Homework is integral to students learning as it provides you with opportunities to consolidate your learning and develop your skills of independent study Each student is given an individual planner at the start of each academic year so that you can organise your workload effectively We ask all parents and guardians to encourage their child to complete their homework and to check and sign their planner on a weekly basis The planner is also a means of communication between the school and parents English Mathematics Single Double Award Science Art Design Business Studies ICT Digital Technology English Literature Geography Design Technology Engineering Agriculture History French Music Home Economics Child Care Further Maths Religious Education Performing Arts Drama Physical Education There are also numerous opportunities for all students to take on additional responsibilities which help develop self confidence leadership and presentation skills These include Becoming a member of the Student Council Being a House captain Being a Sport captain Being part of the Eco Schools team My Experience My Experience The teachers are all nice and kind I really like the after school clubs especially football and I am on the school team I enjoy doing practicals and my favourite subject is Technology I feel great here at Fivemiletown College I have made so many new friends and I really enjoy all of the new activities on offer It is such a fun school and I can t wait to see what happened next 8 Fivemiletown College Cullen Granleese Tee Jay O Neill Brookeborough P S St Mary s P S F M T Prospectus 2019 9 Curriculum Curriculum THE HOUSE SYSTEM
KEY STAGE 3 YEARS 8 10 High quality pastoral care and support for all students is our priority Our house system ensures students feel part of a smaller distinct group within the larger school community Each student is assigned a House when they enrol in the college and remain in this House for the duration of their school life creating a sense of identity and belonging In Fivemiletown College there are three houses School Heads and Brooke The House System is allied to our Ready To Learn scheme which promotes and rewards positive attitudes and behaviour When a pupil achieves success in school they are rewarded with Achievement Points which are also transferred to their House There are regular competitions held throughout the year which everyone can take part in to try and win points for their House The House with the most points for the year will be presented with the House Trophy and an activity day off site Students work in either set or mixed ability groups as appropriate and studying subjects such as English Mathematics Science Technology ICT French Humanities Geography History Creative Arts Art Music Drama Home Economics Religious Education Physical Education Learning for Life and Work KEY STAGE 4 YEARS 11 12 At Key Stage 4 students are offered a pathway best suited to their ability interests and future career path Subject choices are made in Yr 10 following discussions with parents and students advice from the Careers Department and academic progress indicators INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING Fivemiletown College offers a rich challenging and varied curriculum to our students which is suitable for each learner We work hard to create an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and to ensure that all students achieve to the best of their abilities Opportunities are provided to encourage our students to become independent learners to develop their oracy skills and develop skills of self discipline Students have the opportunity to follow an academic programme in school giving students the opportunity to study up to 9 GCSEs or a more vocational programme through the Occupational Studies Skills programme at South West College Enniskillen Campus to do skills based practical subjects such as Hair and Beauty Joinery Plumbing Bricklaying or Electrical Engineering These courses are attended one day per week over two years and lead to two vocational GCSEs enhancing employment opportunities on leaving school RESULTS Key Stage 4 subjects on offer may include Our GCSE results are well above the Northern Ireland average for similar non selective schools N I Non Grammar Average 5 A C 74 4 5 A C including English and Maths 49 9 FMT College 2019 94 1 74 5 HOME LEARNING Homework is integral to students learning as it provides you with opportunities to consolidate your learning and develop your skills of independent study Each student is given an individual planner at the start of each academic year so that you can organise your workload effectively We ask all parents and guardians to encourage their child to complete their homework and to check and sign their planner on a weekly basis The planner is also a means of communication between the school and parents English Mathematics Single Double Award Science Art Design Business Studies ICT Digital Technology English Literature Geography Design Technology Engineering Agriculture History French Music Home Economics Child Care Further Maths Religious Education Performing Arts Drama Physical Education There are also numerous opportunities for all students to take on additional responsibilities which help develop self confidence leadership and presentation skills These include Becoming a member of the Student Council Being a House captain Being a Sport captain Being part of the Eco Schools team My Experience My Experience The teachers are all nice and kind I really like the after school clubs especially football and I am on the school team I enjoy doing practicals and my favourite subject is Technology I feel great here at Fivemiletown College I have made so many new friends and I really enjoy all of the new activities on offer It is such a fun school and I can t wait to see what happened next 8 Fivemiletown College Cullen Granleese Tee Jay O Neill Brookeborough P S St Mary s P S F M T Prospectus 2019 9 Curriculum Curriculum THE HOUSE SYSTEM
Achieving Success Fivemiletown College students once again celebrated a superb set of GCSE results across all subjects At Fivemiletown College staff have high expectations for you to achieve success and will equip you with the necessary skills and support to ensure you reach or exceed your potential Targets are set and reviewed regularly and if necessary appropriate support is provided GCSE Public Examination Results 2018 2019 SUBJECT Gifted and Talented The term Gifted and Talented refers to students who have abilities significantly beyond their peers in one or more core areas This means they will be consistently working at greater depth The term talented is used to refer to students who have exceptional aptitude in creative or performing arts or outstanding abilities in sport A C Agriculture 100 Home Economics Food Nutrition 100 Art 100 Maths 80 Business Studies 93 Music 100 Child Development 100 Motor Vehicle Road User Studies 100 Design and Technology 100 Occupational Studies 100 Engineering 100 R E 80 English 88 Science Double Award 96 French 100 Science Single Award 100 Geography 80 Statistics 100 History 75 Our aim is to provide for gifted and talented students by Identifying strengths by compiling a Gifted and Talented register Identifying the educational social and emotional needs of pupils with high ability and employ strategies that will enable them to fulfil their potential Supporting the abilities personal qualities and talents of students defined as able gifted and or talented Ensuring that gifted and talented children receive an appropriate education through providing teaching which makes learning challenging and enjoyable using higher order thinking and questioning skills Stimulating students through extracurricular activities and curricular enrichment Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities Completing GCSE courses early UK Maths Challenge School Production Music Festivals Public Speaking Poetry competitions Encouragement of students to enter local and national events and competitions After school and lunchtime clubs Focused visits to artistic events sporting opportunities exhibitions and performances My Experience When I enter Fivemiletown College I feel cared for and know I will learn something new every day I enjoy subjects I never thought I d be good at All the teachers are very friendly and when you need help they are there for you I really enjoy Fivemiletown College and can t wait for the next few years Anna Beth Coulter Fivemiletown P S 10 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 11 success Results Exceptional GCSE Results
Achieving Success Fivemiletown College students once again celebrated a superb set of GCSE results across all subjects At Fivemiletown College staff have high expectations for you to achieve success and will equip you with the necessary skills and support to ensure you reach or exceed your potential Targets are set and reviewed regularly and if necessary appropriate support is provided GCSE Public Examination Results 2018 2019 SUBJECT Gifted and Talented The term Gifted and Talented refers to students who have abilities significantly beyond their peers in one or more core areas This means they will be consistently working at greater depth The term talented is used to refer to students who have exceptional aptitude in creative or performing arts or outstanding abilities in sport A C Agriculture 100 Home Economics Food Nutrition 100 Art 100 Maths 80 Business Studies 93 Music 100 Child Development 100 Motor Vehicle Road User Studies 100 Design and Technology 100 Occupational Studies 100 Engineering 100 R E 80 English 88 Science Double Award 96 French 100 Science Single Award 100 Geography 80 Statistics 100 History 75 Our aim is to provide for gifted and talented students by Identifying strengths by compiling a Gifted and Talented register Identifying the educational social and emotional needs of pupils with high ability and employ strategies that will enable them to fulfil their potential Supporting the abilities personal qualities and talents of students defined as able gifted and or talented Ensuring that gifted and talented children receive an appropriate education through providing teaching which makes learning challenging and enjoyable using higher order thinking and questioning skills Stimulating students through extracurricular activities and curricular enrichment Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities Completing GCSE courses early UK Maths Challenge School Production Music Festivals Public Speaking Poetry competitions Encouragement of students to enter local and national events and competitions After school and lunchtime clubs Focused visits to artistic events sporting opportunities exhibitions and performances My Experience When I enter Fivemiletown College I feel cared for and know I will learn something new every day I enjoy subjects I never thought I d be good at All the teachers are very friendly and when you need help they are there for you I really enjoy Fivemiletown College and can t wait for the next few years Anna Beth Coulter Fivemiletown P S 10 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 11 success Results Exceptional GCSE Results
Many students at some time in their school career experience barriers to their learning and may require additional support to help them reach their potential The nature and duration of the support required will vary according to the specific needs of each student At Fivemiletown College we employ a range of strategies to facilitate inclusion and help students overcome their difficulties We embrace a multi disciplinary approach to the provision we offer maintaining close links with a range of external professionals including the Educational Psychology Service Specific Learning Difficulties Service Behaviour Support Team Occupational Therapists Speech Language and Hearing Specialists Autism Support Service and Child and Adolescent Service There is a wide range of mechanisms used within school to support students who require learning support Outstanding Opportunities We offer our students a wide range of extra curricular opportunities including among others sport music and drama all of which provide opportunities for enjoyment whilst also building on their skills and personal capabilities These activities take place at break time lunch time and after school and there are also a number of off site trips and visits throughout the year RUGBY BOYS The boys U12 rugby team qualified to the finals of the High School s Cup as they qualified as winners at the regional finals day in Enniskillen The U14 rugby team progressed to the Quarter finals of the High School s Shield this year where they faced Killicomaine Junior High School Despite a valiant effort they were unfortunately defeated 14 38 These include Accelerated Reading Programme Lexia Spelling Programme Catch Up Literacy The U16 rugby team progressed to the Semi finals of the Pollock Cup by defeating all regional opponents in the group stages They faced stiff opposition in the Semi finals playing Craigavon Senior High and were sadly defeated The team also qualified for the Quarter finals of the High School s Trophy where they suffered a narrow defeat against Sperrin Integrated College Catch Up Numeracy Numeracy Programme Maths Club Homework Club Use of i Pads technology Fivemiletown College rugby fans thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to watch Ireland play the All Blacks Read Write Gold Withdrawal Support with Learning Assistant We were delighted to celebrate former pupil Chris Farrell s success at being selected to pay for Ireland in the recent Rugby World Cup in Japan Individual Education Plans Examination Concessions Examination Pen Differentiated teaching strategies and resources Study Skills programmes for all year groups RUGBY GIRLS This year was very exciting for all girls as they got the opportunity to compete in the Clogher Valley Rugby Blitz The team enjoyed great success against St Ciaran s Ballygawley and St Kevin s College Lisnaskea We look to keep this sport an option for all girls and have more fixtures in the coming year Tag rugby was also available in which girls headed to the Mid Ulster Arena Cookstown and participated in a full day event against schools from across the Tyrone and Fermanagh area My Experience I thought the school would be really big but after the first week you realise it s not actually It s great fun getting to do lots of different subjects and try new things My favourite subject is Art It s really easy to make friends here you get to know each other quickly which helps you settle in Rebekah Booth Richmond P S 12 Fivemiletown College My Experience I m really enjoying it here the days seem a lot shorter because you re moving about more Also the after school clubs are great fun I play for the school football team which gives me the opportunity to compete against other schools Jacob Condell Tempo P S Prospectus 2019 13 Sport Supporting Learning Supporting Learning
Many students at some time in their school career experience barriers to their learning and may require additional support to help them reach their potential The nature and duration of the support required will vary according to the specific needs of each student At Fivemiletown College we employ a range of strategies to facilitate inclusion and help students overcome their difficulties We embrace a multi disciplinary approach to the provision we offer maintaining close links with a range of external professionals including the Educational Psychology Service Specific Learning Difficulties Service Behaviour Support Team Occupational Therapists Speech Language and Hearing Specialists Autism Support Service and Child and Adolescent Service There is a wide range of mechanisms used within school to support students who require learning support Outstanding Opportunities We offer our students a wide range of extra curricular opportunities including among others sport music and drama all of which provide opportunities for enjoyment whilst also building on their skills and personal capabilities These activities take place at break time lunch time and after school and there are also a number of off site trips and visits throughout the year RUGBY BOYS The boys U12 rugby team qualified to the finals of the High School s Cup as they qualified as winners at the regional finals day in Enniskillen The U14 rugby team progressed to the Quarter finals of the High School s Shield this year where they faced Killicomaine Junior High School Despite a valiant effort they were unfortunately defeated 14 38 These include Accelerated Reading Programme Lexia Spelling Programme Catch Up Literacy The U16 rugby team progressed to the Semi finals of the Pollock Cup by defeating all regional opponents in the group stages They faced stiff opposition in the Semi finals playing Craigavon Senior High and were sadly defeated The team also qualified for the Quarter finals of the High School s Trophy where they suffered a narrow defeat against Sperrin Integrated College Catch Up Numeracy Numeracy Programme Maths Club Homework Club Use of i Pads technology Fivemiletown College rugby fans thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to watch Ireland play the All Blacks Read Write Gold Withdrawal Support with Learning Assistant We were delighted to celebrate former pupil Chris Farrell s success at being selected to pay for Ireland in the recent Rugby World Cup in Japan Individual Education Plans Examination Concessions Examination Pen Differentiated teaching strategies and resources Study Skills programmes for all year groups RUGBY GIRLS This year was very exciting for all girls as they got the opportunity to compete in the Clogher Valley Rugby Blitz The team enjoyed great success against St Ciaran s Ballygawley and St Kevin s College Lisnaskea We look to keep this sport an option for all girls and have more fixtures in the coming year Tag rugby was also available in which girls headed to the Mid Ulster Arena Cookstown and participated in a full day event against schools from across the Tyrone and Fermanagh area My Experience I thought the school would be really big but after the first week you realise it s not actually It s great fun getting to do lots of different subjects and try new things My favourite subject is Art It s really easy to make friends here you get to know each other quickly which helps you settle in Rebekah Booth Richmond P S 12 Fivemiletown College My Experience I m really enjoying it here the days seem a lot shorter because you re moving about more Also the after school clubs are great fun I play for the school football team which gives me the opportunity to compete against other schools Jacob Condell Tempo P S Prospectus 2019 13 Sport Supporting Learning Supporting Learning
HOCKEY The boys U12 side reached the finals of the Northern Ireland Plate playing Edmund Rice College The U16 side retained the McKee cup this year defeating Devenish College 1 0 in the final It was a tremendous achievement to retain the cup for two successive years Notably this particular team was previously defeated by Devenish College in the McMullan Shield final two years ago making this a worthy victory 2018 2019 was a landmark year for hockey returning to Fivemiletown College Two teams U12 and U13 competed in the West of Ulster League finishing 4th and 5th respectively The U12 team also played in the Henderson Cup held in Cookstown High School where they narrowly missed out on a semi final place due to goal difference Both teams look forward to achieving success this year as they grow in confidence and skill Our hockey players were given an amazing opportunity to watch the Senior Woman s Hockey Team play in Banbridge Not only that but three girls were chosen as mascots and got to walk onto the pitch with the team Furthermore Nathan Copeland and Sam Robb were both selected this year to represent NI School Boys at International Level NETBALL FOOTBALL GIRLS This year started with the annual Futsal Competition held in Omagh Leisure Centre A Yr 8 9 and Yr 10 11 team competed in both age categories Both teams were unfortunate not to progress out of the group stage as the standard was very high this year The girls also participated in the Desmond Cup with students from Yrs 8 9 and 10 entering a team playing with grit and determination The Senior Netball Team came 2nd in the Tyrone Cross Community Netball Tournament held in the Integrated College Dungannon where they narrowly lost by just one goal The Intermediate Netball Team just missed out on a medal position in the same tournament whilst finishing in a very respectable 3rd place in the Fermanagh Netball Tournament The Junior Team played only one tournament this year achieving 3rd place in the Tyrone Cross Community Netball Tournament The Minor Team had a tough group for the NI District League and unfortunately did not qualify for the finals Fivemiletown College was also represented at International Level by Aimee Neal who was selected to play for NI Girls at U15 and U16 level An excellent achievement ATHLETICS The following pupils performed superbly at the E District Championships to qualify for the Ulster Finals Girls Mini Girls Long Jump 1st Ellie Farrell Minor Girls 100m 2nd Robyn Little Minor Girls Discus 2nd Sophie Moore Boys Mini Boys Shot 3rd Ben Ellison Mini Boys Long Jump 3rd Ben Ellison Junior Boys High Jump 3rd Ewan Suttle Mini Boys Relay Team 2nd FMT Joseph Goodwin Ben Ellison Ethan McFarland Ben Blackburn At the Tyrone County Sports 2019 Fivemiletown College athletes returned with 27 gold 15 silver and 17 bronze medals A commendable feat My Experience I feel extremely happy and confident at Fivemiletown College All the teachers are very nice and are there for you when you need them We get to do really fun things like experiments in science I have had the opportunity to play for the school in the hockey team which was a great experience Megan Morrow Fivemiletown P S 14 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 15 Sport FOOTBALL BOYS
HOCKEY The boys U12 side reached the finals of the Northern Ireland Plate playing Edmund Rice College The U16 side retained the McKee cup this year defeating Devenish College 1 0 in the final It was a tremendous achievement to retain the cup for two successive years Notably this particular team was previously defeated by Devenish College in the McMullan Shield final two years ago making this a worthy victory 2018 2019 was a landmark year for hockey returning to Fivemiletown College Two teams U12 and U13 competed in the West of Ulster League finishing 4th and 5th respectively The U12 team also played in the Henderson Cup held in Cookstown High School where they narrowly missed out on a semi final place due to goal difference Both teams look forward to achieving success this year as they grow in confidence and skill Our hockey players were given an amazing opportunity to watch the Senior Woman s Hockey Team play in Banbridge Not only that but three girls were chosen as mascots and got to walk onto the pitch with the team Furthermore Nathan Copeland and Sam Robb were both selected this year to represent NI School Boys at International Level NETBALL FOOTBALL GIRLS This year started with the annual Futsal Competition held in Omagh Leisure Centre A Yr 8 9 and Yr 10 11 team competed in both age categories Both teams were unfortunate not to progress out of the group stage as the standard was very high this year The girls also participated in the Desmond Cup with students from Yrs 8 9 and 10 entering a team playing with grit and determination The Senior Netball Team came 2nd in the Tyrone Cross Community Netball Tournament held in the Integrated College Dungannon where they narrowly lost by just one goal The Intermediate Netball Team just missed out on a medal position in the same tournament whilst finishing in a very respectable 3rd place in the Fermanagh Netball Tournament The Junior Team played only one tournament this year achieving 3rd place in the Tyrone Cross Community Netball Tournament The Minor Team had a tough group for the NI District League and unfortunately did not qualify for the finals Fivemiletown College was also represented at International Level by Aimee Neal who was selected to play for NI Girls at U15 and U16 level An excellent achievement ATHLETICS The following pupils performed superbly at the E District Championships to qualify for the Ulster Finals Girls Mini Girls Long Jump 1st Ellie Farrell Minor Girls 100m 2nd Robyn Little Minor Girls Discus 2nd Sophie Moore Boys Mini Boys Shot 3rd Ben Ellison Mini Boys Long Jump 3rd Ben Ellison Junior Boys High Jump 3rd Ewan Suttle Mini Boys Relay Team 2nd FMT Joseph Goodwin Ben Ellison Ethan McFarland Ben Blackburn At the Tyrone County Sports 2019 Fivemiletown College athletes returned with 27 gold 15 silver and 17 bronze medals A commendable feat My Experience I feel extremely happy and confident at Fivemiletown College All the teachers are very nice and are there for you when you need them We get to do really fun things like experiments in science I have had the opportunity to play for the school in the hockey team which was a great experience Megan Morrow Fivemiletown P S 14 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 15 Sport FOOTBALL BOYS
The 2018 2019 school year was another successful year for the Music Department in Fivemiletown College The Carol Service was held in St John s Church on 20th December where the school band junior choir and vocal groups performed This was certainly a festive and most enjoyable event Many of the young musicians of Fivemiletown College achieved success at Music Festivals throughout the year First prize winners at Dungannon Music Festival included Joshua Rainey and Ruth Busby in the solo for any wind instrument 14 years and under and 18 years and under respectively At the Portadown Music Festival Matthew Boyd was awarded first place in the solo woodwind 16 years and under class Cerys Plant a member of last year s A level music class achieved her ARSM Diploma with distinction in clarinet a fabulous achievement We are pleased to currently offer peripatetic lessons in brass woodwind guitar and drum kit to further enhance our instrumental provision Our extra curricular activities include Band and Junior Choir Extra Curricular MUSIC CHRISTMAS COOKERY CLUB This is a new and exciting opportunity for pupils to become involved in the extra curricular life of the College Running in the Home Economics Department the focus for this year was the creation of the classic Christmas cake with a twist Pupils baked their masterpieces in Baked Bean tins allowing them to decorate their final outcomes as post boxes or snowmen The club is open to all KS3 students and promotes extra creativity and skill development outside the curriculum It is also a chance for pupils to interact with other year groups in a friendly and informal environment Due to the success of this year s Christmas Cookery Club there will certainly be further opportunities to become involved in after school cookery in the future ECO SCHOOLS We are delighted to see the revival of the eco school club at Fivemiletown College especially considering people worries about climate change The members of the club have already put in place a system for recycling plastics cans and papers More than 40 bags have already been gathered and their content recycled with a 100kg tally on papers more than 500 bottles and about 100 cans all that in the space of 5 weeks The eco school club is involved in various venture with several agencies with the ultimate aim to see Fivemiletown College being awarded a Green Flag We wish them good luck ART CLUB SCRIPTURE UNION SU runs every other Wednesday from 3 204 30pm The group is very much pupil centred with 6th form students taking the lead in arranging guests planning events and preparing activities Games are very popular ensuring that SU meeting are fun filled and there s always food to stave off any hunger pangs Pizza is a firm favourite Art Craft club is open to Years 8 10 and runs during lunch time with Mrs Watson The members in the club have the opportunity to make and create decorative items The craft club is involved in many things in school and they recently sold their ceramic decorations at the school craft fair The Art Craft Club will also help with the scenery for this year s school play Cinderella The Art Craft club is a great opportunity to develop your skills and build friendships We enjoy a range of speakers from SU workers to local church leaders and missionaries all of whom share their journey of faith with the students We often have prayer times and encourage students to pray for things that are concerning them We support the Samaritans Purse Shoebox Appeal involving the whole school community by donating items We always encourage our students to think of others and this is a great way to share God s goodness to us as we help those who are less fortunate than ourselves 16 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 17
The 2018 2019 school year was another successful year for the Music Department in Fivemiletown College The Carol Service was held in St John s Church on 20th December where the school band junior choir and vocal groups performed This was certainly a festive and most enjoyable event Many of the young musicians of Fivemiletown College achieved success at Music Festivals throughout the year First prize winners at Dungannon Music Festival included Joshua Rainey and Ruth Busby in the solo for any wind instrument 14 years and under and 18 years and under respectively At the Portadown Music Festival Matthew Boyd was awarded first place in the solo woodwind 16 years and under class Cerys Plant a member of last year s A level music class achieved her ARSM Diploma with distinction in clarinet a fabulous achievement We are pleased to currently offer peripatetic lessons in brass woodwind guitar and drum kit to further enhance our instrumental provision Our extra curricular activities include Band and Junior Choir Extra Curricular MUSIC CHRISTMAS COOKERY CLUB This is a new and exciting opportunity for pupils to become involved in the extra curricular life of the College Running in the Home Economics Department the focus for this year was the creation of the classic Christmas cake with a twist Pupils baked their masterpieces in Baked Bean tins allowing them to decorate their final outcomes as post boxes or snowmen The club is open to all KS3 students and promotes extra creativity and skill development outside the curriculum It is also a chance for pupils to interact with other year groups in a friendly and informal environment Due to the success of this year s Christmas Cookery Club there will certainly be further opportunities to become involved in after school cookery in the future ECO SCHOOLS We are delighted to see the revival of the eco school club at Fivemiletown College especially considering people worries about climate change The members of the club have already put in place a system for recycling plastics cans and papers More than 40 bags have already been gathered and their content recycled with a 100kg tally on papers more than 500 bottles and about 100 cans all that in the space of 5 weeks The eco school club is involved in various venture with several agencies with the ultimate aim to see Fivemiletown College being awarded a Green Flag We wish them good luck ART CLUB SCRIPTURE UNION SU runs every other Wednesday from 3 204 30pm The group is very much pupil centred with 6th form students taking the lead in arranging guests planning events and preparing activities Games are very popular ensuring that SU meeting are fun filled and there s always food to stave off any hunger pangs Pizza is a firm favourite Art Craft club is open to Years 8 10 and runs during lunch time with Mrs Watson The members in the club have the opportunity to make and create decorative items The craft club is involved in many things in school and they recently sold their ceramic decorations at the school craft fair The Art Craft Club will also help with the scenery for this year s school play Cinderella The Art Craft club is a great opportunity to develop your skills and build friendships We enjoy a range of speakers from SU workers to local church leaders and missionaries all of whom share their journey of faith with the students We often have prayer times and encourage students to pray for things that are concerning them We support the Samaritans Purse Shoebox Appeal involving the whole school community by donating items We always encourage our students to think of others and this is a great way to share God s goodness to us as we help those who are less fortunate than ourselves 16 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 17
ABP ANGUS YOUTH CHALLENGE Five students from Fivemiletown College Joshua Cowan Alan Kelly Esther Robinson Megan Roberts and Mark Hoey each won their own calves as finalists in an agr food skills competition backed by the meat processor ABP The FMT College team have now embarked on a farm to fork skills development programme with ABP rearing their five Aberdeen Angus calves through to beef and selling them to ABP THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had another busy and productive year We began our fundraising activities with a bake sale for all students This proved a great success raising 70 in just 7 minutes with all stock selling out The students involved thoroughly enjoyed this entrepreneurial experience The representatives were then tasked to consult with their class groups and propose improvements they would like to see in the school canteen Last year the members also had the opportunity to provide their input on the new Teaching and Learning Policy Members took part in brainstorming activities and were able to air their thoughts on what the policy should include Finally the Student Council were also involved in running the refreshment stall at the school Sports Day Students were in charge of deciding what stock to order advertising and pricing as well as calculating the profit from this venture This stall proved another great success with over 200 raised for school funds Class representatives for 2019 2020 have been elected and we are looking forward to another full and productive year ahead VERSE SPEAKING PUBLIC SPEAKING Jack Maguire achieved 1st place in the Fermanagh Feis Verse Speaking competition and 3rd place in the Tyrone County Show Public Speaking competition YOUTH CLUB TFivemiletown Youth Club operates in the evening during term time in the Youth Annexe section of the school Members have access to a wide variety of excellent facilities resources and activities and the best thing is it s free Friendly staff organise sports activities such as football dodgeball and basketball or members can play more leisurely games such as pool or table tennis There is a bean bag chill out area and the latest consoles such as X Box 1 are also available Fifa Fortnite Singstar and Just Dance are popular games with our members The popcorn machine has also proved a bit hit particularly on movie nights and there s a tuck shop if popcorn isn t your thing As you can see there s lots going on at Youth Club You can follow the Facebook page Fivemiletown Youthclub to find out more information 18 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 19 Success Student Council Celebrating Success
ABP ANGUS YOUTH CHALLENGE Five students from Fivemiletown College Joshua Cowan Alan Kelly Esther Robinson Megan Roberts and Mark Hoey each won their own calves as finalists in an agr food skills competition backed by the meat processor ABP The FMT College team have now embarked on a farm to fork skills development programme with ABP rearing their five Aberdeen Angus calves through to beef and selling them to ABP THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had another busy and productive year We began our fundraising activities with a bake sale for all students This proved a great success raising 70 in just 7 minutes with all stock selling out The students involved thoroughly enjoyed this entrepreneurial experience The representatives were then tasked to consult with their class groups and propose improvements they would like to see in the school canteen Last year the members also had the opportunity to provide their input on the new Teaching and Learning Policy Members took part in brainstorming activities and were able to air their thoughts on what the policy should include Finally the Student Council were also involved in running the refreshment stall at the school Sports Day Students were in charge of deciding what stock to order advertising and pricing as well as calculating the profit from this venture This stall proved another great success with over 200 raised for school funds Class representatives for 2019 2020 have been elected and we are looking forward to another full and productive year ahead VERSE SPEAKING PUBLIC SPEAKING Jack Maguire achieved 1st place in the Fermanagh Feis Verse Speaking competition and 3rd place in the Tyrone County Show Public Speaking competition YOUTH CLUB TFivemiletown Youth Club operates in the evening during term time in the Youth Annexe section of the school Members have access to a wide variety of excellent facilities resources and activities and the best thing is it s free Friendly staff organise sports activities such as football dodgeball and basketball or members can play more leisurely games such as pool or table tennis There is a bean bag chill out area and the latest consoles such as X Box 1 are also available Fifa Fortnite Singstar and Just Dance are popular games with our members The popcorn machine has also proved a bit hit particularly on movie nights and there s a tuck shop if popcorn isn t your thing As you can see there s lots going on at Youth Club You can follow the Facebook page Fivemiletown Youthclub to find out more information 18 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 19 Success Student Council Celebrating Success
The lodging of an application is interpreted by the Board of Governors as an indication that the parents and the child ren concerned accept and are in agreement with the aims policies and regulations of the school including any code of conduct or discipline policy of the school Information in relation to these may be obtained from the school School Uniform All students attending Fivemiletown College are expected to wear school uniform to establish a sense of identity and to foster pride in being a student in our school School uniform should be worn in a neat tidy fashion at all times Enrolment in the college implies support for the College Uniform Policy GIRLS UNIFORM ADMISSION TO YEAR 8 Black blazer with the school badge must be worn either in September 2020or during the course of the 2020 2021 school year Only the official school scarf may be worn to and from school White blouse top button must be fastened with clip on school tie When considering which children should be selected for admission the Board of Governors will only take into account information which is detailed on or attached to the Transfer Form Parents should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the school s admissions criteria is stated on the Transfer Form or attached to it Examples of such information include whether the child attends a contributory primary school Mid grey knee length skirt tight fitting skirts are not permitted Should the number of applications exceed the admissions number a subcommittee of the Board of Governors will apply the following criteria in numerical order In selecting children for admission children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission to the school will be selected before any child not so resident Make up is not permitted 1 Pupils transferring from the following primary schools Aghadrumsee Augher Aughnacloy Denamona Dromore Enniskillen Model Brookeborough Fivemiletown Black tights or black knee length socks Black leather shoes trainers or canvas pumps are not permitted Badges are confined to school badges eg House Prefect and one charity badge Only one pair of stud earrings may be worn one in each lower ear lobe No facial piercings including eyebrow or tongue are permitted Carntall BOYS UNIFORM Lisbellaw Maguiresbridge McClintock Moat Newtownbutler Queen Elizabeth II Richmond Mid grey v neck pullover may be worn in colder weather Tempo Black blazer with the school badge must be worn Only the official school scarf may be worn to and from school White shirt top button must be fastened with clip on school tie and any maintained primary school serving the same area 2 Pupils whose transfer form expresses a first preference for Fivemiletown College 3 Pupils for whom Fivemiletown College is the nearest suitable Post Primary School Google maps 4 Brothers sisters of present past pupils eldest child 5 Children of employees including Board of Governors 6 Children for whom special circumstances apply Mid grey trousers Mid grey v neck pullover may be worn in colder weather Black socks Black leather shoes trainers or canvas shoes are not permitted Badges are confined to school badges eg House Prefect and one charity badge Only one pair of stud earrings may be worn one in each lower ear lobe No facial piercings including eyebrow or tongue are permitted 7 Children of former pupils 8 Children who are entitled to FSME Free School Meals 9 Children who live nearest to the school measured by Google maps on an appropriate Ordnance Survey Map P E KIT Girls and Boys School polo shirt black shorts Games Kit Boys Rugby shirt black shorts and school socks Optional items Netball skirt and top smock top school hoodie tracksuit bottoms 20 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 21 Uniform Admissions Admissions Criteria
The lodging of an application is interpreted by the Board of Governors as an indication that the parents and the child ren concerned accept and are in agreement with the aims policies and regulations of the school including any code of conduct or discipline policy of the school Information in relation to these may be obtained from the school School Uniform All students attending Fivemiletown College are expected to wear school uniform to establish a sense of identity and to foster pride in being a student in our school School uniform should be worn in a neat tidy fashion at all times Enrolment in the college implies support for the College Uniform Policy GIRLS UNIFORM ADMISSION TO YEAR 8 Black blazer with the school badge must be worn either in September 2020or during the course of the 2020 2021 school year Only the official school scarf may be worn to and from school White blouse top button must be fastened with clip on school tie When considering which children should be selected for admission the Board of Governors will only take into account information which is detailed on or attached to the Transfer Form Parents should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the school s admissions criteria is stated on the Transfer Form or attached to it Examples of such information include whether the child attends a contributory primary school Mid grey knee length skirt tight fitting skirts are not permitted Should the number of applications exceed the admissions number a subcommittee of the Board of Governors will apply the following criteria in numerical order In selecting children for admission children resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission to the school will be selected before any child not so resident Make up is not permitted 1 Pupils transferring from the following primary schools Aghadrumsee Augher Aughnacloy Denamona Dromore Enniskillen Model Brookeborough Fivemiletown Black tights or black knee length socks Black leather shoes trainers or canvas pumps are not permitted Badges are confined to school badges eg House Prefect and one charity badge Only one pair of stud earrings may be worn one in each lower ear lobe No facial piercings including eyebrow or tongue are permitted Carntall BOYS UNIFORM Lisbellaw Maguiresbridge McClintock Moat Newtownbutler Queen Elizabeth II Richmond Mid grey v neck pullover may be worn in colder weather Tempo Black blazer with the school badge must be worn Only the official school scarf may be worn to and from school White shirt top button must be fastened with clip on school tie and any maintained primary school serving the same area 2 Pupils whose transfer form expresses a first preference for Fivemiletown College 3 Pupils for whom Fivemiletown College is the nearest suitable Post Primary School Google maps 4 Brothers sisters of present past pupils eldest child 5 Children of employees including Board of Governors 6 Children for whom special circumstances apply Mid grey trousers Mid grey v neck pullover may be worn in colder weather Black socks Black leather shoes trainers or canvas shoes are not permitted Badges are confined to school badges eg House Prefect and one charity badge Only one pair of stud earrings may be worn one in each lower ear lobe No facial piercings including eyebrow or tongue are permitted 7 Children of former pupils 8 Children who are entitled to FSME Free School Meals 9 Children who live nearest to the school measured by Google maps on an appropriate Ordnance Survey Map P E KIT Girls and Boys School polo shirt black shorts Games Kit Boys Rugby shirt black shorts and school socks Optional items Netball skirt and top smock top school hoodie tracksuit bottoms 20 Fivemiletown College Prospectus 2019 21 Uniform Admissions Admissions Criteria
Our Parents Are Happy Too At Fivemiletown College we value the thoughts and opinions of our parents and use their feedback to enable us to continually improve the educational experience for our students At the recent Yr 8 Parent s Meeting we invited parents to comment on the transition process from Primary School to Fivemiletown College and how they felt their child was progressing Here are a few of the comments we received Whilst moving on up from primary to secondary school can be daunting we immediately felt a sense of belonging and connection with Fivemiletown College from attending Open Night and Induction Days Very happy Having the choice of a grammar school or Fivemiletown College we have no regrets All the teachers are well prepared and enthusiastic There is a high standard of teaching and very positive ethos throughout the school Really impressed by how well organised everything is We couldn t have chosen better I believe every teacher has helped my child settle in The transition process was brilliant I feel you made it very comfortable for my child starting secondary school Her confidence is building slowly The transition programme is excellent Any Primary 7 pupil transferring to this school are very well prepared I am more than happy with Fivemiletown College as I have a happy son He s thoroughly enjoying his school life with his friends and new teachers Fivemiletown College is a school committed to helping every pupil achieve their best encouraging them in many ways Great communication with parents Great communication on all aspects of school life Transition process was smooth Meeting the Form Teacher and class before the summer was great I am delighted with our choice My child is embracing all the school has to offer and is being stretched and challenged to reach her full potential I believe every teacher has helped my child settle in 22 Fivemiletown College My son has come on so much This was definitely the right choice of school for him Fivemiletown College has made my son s transition very smooth resulting in him adapting well to secondary school
Our Parents Are Happy Too At Fivemiletown College we value the thoughts and opinions of our parents and use their feedback to enable us to continually improve the educational experience for our students At the recent Yr 8 Parent s Meeting we invited parents to comment on the transition process from Primary School to Fivemiletown College and how they felt their child was progressing Here are a few of the comments we received Whilst moving on up from primary to secondary school can be daunting we immediately felt a sense of belonging and connection with Fivemiletown College from attending Open Night and Induction Days Very happy Having the choice of a grammar school or Fivemiletown College we have no regrets All the teachers are well prepared and enthusiastic There is a high standard of teaching and very positive ethos throughout the school Really impressed by how well organised everything is We couldn t have chosen better I believe every teacher has helped my child settle in The transition process was brilliant I feel you made it very comfortable for my child starting secondary school Her confidence is building slowly The transition programme is excellent Any Primary 7 pupil transferring to this school are very well prepared I am more than happy with Fivemiletown College as I have a happy son He s thoroughly enjoying his school life with his friends and new teachers Fivemiletown College is a school committed to helping every pupil achieve their best encouraging them in many ways Great communication with parents Great communication on all aspects of school life Transition process was smooth Meeting the Form Teacher and class before the summer was great I am delighted with our choice My child is embracing all the school has to offer and is being stretched and challenged to reach her full potential I believe every teacher has helped my child settle in 22 Fivemiletown College My son has come on so much This was definitely the right choice of school for him Fivemiletown College has made my son s transition very smooth resulting in him adapting well to secondary school
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