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Points of View Year 8 My first few months in OLSPCK have been really enjoyable I have made lots of new friends from different primary schools and love learning new subjects My favourite subjects are Technology and PE I am really enjoying the opportunity to get involved with Football and Gaelic My teachers are really supportive and comforting Ethan McHugh St Ita s PS Carryduff My time in OLSPCK has been great I have made lots of new friends in lots of different tutor groups The staff are all kind friendly and supportive OLSPCK has countless opportunities and activities ranging from Sports Music and Drama to lots of smaller clubs I am really enjoying all my new subjects I am excited to see what OLSPCK has in store for me in the future Efrim George Dundonald PS I have really enjoyed my first few months in OLSPCK It s really fun learning new subjects and joining different clubs The teachers here are really kind and welcoming making me feel safe and feel like I belong here There are lots of opportunities for everyone I feel very happy to be in OLSPCK Dhanya Sree Jayaramachandran St Malachy s PS Belfast I have settled in so much more quickly than I would have imagined Starting grammar school can be a bit overwhelming and although I got lost going to the bathroom in my first week and managed to get on the wrong bus home one day I wasn t long finding my feet and sending them in the right direction I couldn t be happier with my new friends subjects teachers and all of the extracurricular activities OLSPCK is like a second home to me already and my new friends are like family Catherine McLaughlin St Bride s PS Belfast My time in Knock has been an incredible journey so far I have made lots of new friends and learnt lots of new things The day I walked into Knock is a day I will never forget All of the teachers were so kind and caring and I was so excited to see that there were so many different extra curricular activities for me to get involved in Toby Kaimoolayil Bijo St Joseph s PS Holland Drive Belfast Since I have started OLSPCK I have made so many new friends The teachers and all the staff have been so kind and understanding and have really helped me settle in I love all my new subjects especially Art and Drama Lilyanna Magowan St Comgall s PS Bangor When I first started in OLSPCK I felt really nervous I thought I would never even be able to find my way around the school Now I have made so many new friends and am really enjoying this new experience My favourite subjects are History Irish Drama and PE and I have loved getting involved in the extra curricular clubs Phoebe Deazley St Bernard s PS I have found OLSPCK so much fun because there are so many extra curricular activities All my teachers are really nice and really encouraging It is easy to make new friends as there are so many people in the school I think Knock is inclusive and is a really great school The building seems huge at first but you learn your way around really quickly Oliver McConville Millennium Integrated PS When I first arrived at OLSPCK the school was so big and I was very nervous but the teachers and the older students were so welcoming My favourite subjects are Science and PE and I was so excited to join the Rugby and Football team My teachers are not only good at teaching but they care a lot and I have really enjoyed my experience so far James McGann St Patrick s PS Ballygalget So far in OLSPCK I have made lots of new friends There are so many opportunities to get involved in extra curricular activities and I would definitely recommend trying lots out I have and it has been a great way to get to know people and make new friends The teachers are really nice and always welcome you will a big smile Hanna Hughes St Mary s PS Kircubbin OLSPCK has been an amazing experience so far I am really enjoying all my new subjects and teachers as well as all of the different extracurricular activities I ve learnt that some things can seem difficult at first but if you try your best and are patient then you can really enjoy everything Joshua Denny St Patrick s PS Holywood When I first started in OLSPCK I was really nervous as there were so many new subjects and the school was enormous Now that I have settled I am so grateful for all of the opportunities I have had I am so glad I came to OLSPCK and have met the people who will become my new friends peers and teachers for the rest of my school journey Alanna Bunting St Joseph s PS Carryduff Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 2

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Dear Parents and Prospective Pupils Dear Parents and Pupils Welcome to Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock This booklet gives you additional information about the College and I hope you find it both informative and useful I trust that you will discover today that our College Vision Statement of Excellence through Care is much more than just three words for us It reflects the aspirations we have for each individual child within our care it reflects the pastoral care that we provide on a daily basis and it reflects the core values of our Catholic ethos Our students too are taught to CARE each and every day with a strong focus on Commitment Attendance Respect and Extra curricular activities Suffice to say that we are exceptionally proud of our 1 418 students and the many past pupils of our College since 1985 I have always believed that Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is unique yes we are academically strong but there is so much more to a student of Knock than his or her academic profile In the College every year I see at first hand a commitment to students extra curricular activities which promote the development of the whole person I also see our students using their talents for the service of others quietly reflecting the College Mission Statement in their work with many charities and community groups It is this combination which will ensure that our students are well prepared to make a positive contribution to society in the years ahead Should you choose to join our College we look forward to welcoming you to teamknock where our motivated students supportive parents and committed staff all work together for the benefit of our entire College community You will find more information about the school on our website at www knock co uk My very best wishes to you and your family as you make this important decision to choose a new school I look forward to welcoming many of you to Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock in September 2025 Yours faithfully Deborah McLaughlin Principal Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 120 Gilnahirk Road Belfast BT5 7DL Tel 028 9040 1184 Website www knock co uk Email info knock co uk 3 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Mission statement and aims Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock cares for young people in a way that encourages them to develop to their full potential within a supportive Christian community We seek to prepare our students to play an active and responsible role in society and to use their talents for the service of others This Mission Statement guides us in the task of enabling our students to realise their full potential It stresses the importance of relationships Students are to be cared for and their talents developed in a harmonious manner They are to be encouraged to use these talents for the benefit of others Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock aims to develop the whole person as a follower of Christ promote the philosophy and values of Catholic Education develop positive attitudes in an atmosphere of co operation justice and mutual respect prepare young people to be confident and creative contributors to society enable students to realise their full academic potential and to develop all their gifts and talents prepare students for adulthood by enabling them to acquire the relevant knowledge and skills engage positively with the local and wider community Our aim therefore is to provide a school where each member of the school community enters fully into the life of the College and where all students are happily and enthusiastically involved in a wide variety of work within a wellstructured but flexible framework Central to the life of the College is prayer The whole school joins in the celebration of the Eucharist at the beginning of the academic year to celebrate the Birthday of Our Lady in March to honour our other patron St Patrick and also on other special occasions for example Holy Days the Year 8 Mass of Welcome and our Leavers Masses for Year 12 and 14 Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 4

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Admissions Policy And Admissions Criteria for 2025 OUR LADY AND ST PATRICK S COLLEGE KNOCK 120 GILNAHIRK ROAD VOLUNTARY GRAMMAR SCHOOL DENOMINATIONAL CO EDUCATIONAL BELFAST AGE RANGE 11 19 BT5 7DL ADMISSIONS NO 190 ENROLMENT NO 1330 Telephone No 028 9040 1184 College Principal Miss Deborah McLaughlin Email info knock co uk Chairperson of the Board of Governors Mr Leo O Reilly Website www knock co uk OPEN DAY INFORMATION 2025 Parents Guardians and P7 children are warmly invited to attend the College s Open Day on Saturday 11 January 2025 from 9 00am to 12 30pm There will be an address by the Principal at 9 00am and 11 00am followed by tours of the College with student guides To Parents Guardians naming Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock as a preference on their child s Transfer Application SEAG Entrance Assessment Results In assessing academic ability Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock will use the Band and as a sub criterion the Total Standardised Age Score TSAS awarded to pupils completing the SEAG Entrance Assessment scheduled for Saturday 16 November 2024 and Saturday 23 November 2024 as specified by the College Parents Guardians must enter the applicant s Band and Total Standardised Age Score TSAS from the SEAG Entrance Assessment and upload a copy of the applicant s statement of results with the Transfer Application Results are available on 25 January 2025 Special Circumstances or Special Provision If you are applying for Special Circumstances or Special Provision please see the relevant sections below VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION There is no capital fee We ask parents guardians for a voluntary contribution of 150 per family per annum to assist with the provision of additional facilities and equipment RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND PRINCIPAL IN RELATION TO ADMISSIONS TO THE SCHOOL The Board of Governors having agreed the Admissions Criteria has delegated to the Admissions Committee consisting of four members of the Board of Governors the Principal a Vice Principal and the Head of the Junior School the authority to decide which particular applicants shall be admitted to the College in accordance with the Admissions Criteria and any appropriate statutory regulations issued by the Department of Education Any reference to the term Board of Governors includes any Committee appointed by the Board of Governors for the purposes of applying the Admissions Criteria set out herein The Board of Governors may require the support of the College s administrative staff in order to fulfil its duties and they are so authorised by the authority of the Board of Governors ADMISSIONS POLICY Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is a Catholic co educational selective voluntary grammar school under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Down and Connor The College accepts those who are academically suited for the type of education it offers whose parents guardians are in agreement with the Catholic philosophy and aims of the College The Board of Governors has determined that the educational outcomes from the SEAG Entrance Assessment will be used to admit applicants see criteria A to F and subsidiary criteria H1 to H7 Information on the SEAG Entrance Assessment is available from the College or from www knock co uk In accordance with the 1997 Education Northern Ireland Order Section 16 4 pupils resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission will be selected for admission before any child not so resident may be selected Applicants claiming Special Circumstances and or Special Provisions see below will be considered first In light of the documentary evidence submitted the Admissions Committee of the Board of Governors will decide whether these applicants should be 5 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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considered under the Band and Total Standardised Age Score actually achieved in the SEAG Entrance Assessment or an allocated higher Band and or Total Standardised Age Score The College will use a Special Circumstances Protocol available from the College on request to decide if any increase in Total Standardised Age Score and or Band is required Once a decision has been made the applicant will then be considered along with all applicants of the same Band Total Standardised Age Score for the purpose of applying the Admissions Criteria The Board of Governors will NOT use as a criterion the position of preference given to the College on the Transfer Application i e an applicant who has chosen Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock in any position on the Transfer Application will be considered equally with those who have put the College first ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR YEAR 8 PUPILS TO OUR LADY AND ST PATRICK S COLLEGE KNOCK E Applicants who have been awarded Band 5 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 5 F Applicants who have been awarded Band 6 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 6 G Other applicants Parents Guardians must upload a copy of the applicant s statement of results from the SEAG Entrance Assessment with the Transfer Application In order to determine which applicants will be accepted into Year 8 the following criteria will be applied in the order set down A Applicants who have been awarded Band 1 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 1 B Applicants who have been awarded Band 2 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 2 C Applicants who have been awarded Band 3 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 3 D Applicants who have been awarded Band 4 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment and also those applicants to whom Special Circumstances or Special Provisions apply and who on the documented evidence submitted are in the opinion of the Board of Governors of a comparable ability to applicants awarded Band 4 If there are more applicants in a category under consideration i e Bands 1 2 3 4 5 6 and Other than there are number of places available such places will be allocated in accordance with the consecutive application of the following subsidiary criteria H1 to H7 in the order set down In the event that there are more applicants complying with a subsidiary criterion than there are places available or remaining those applicants complying with that subsidiary criterion will go forward to be considered under the next subsidiary criterion in order H1 to H7 and those not complying with that subsidiary criterion will be eliminated H1 Applicants who at the date of their application have a child of the family currently previously enrolled at the College or already accepted for admission in the coming year 2025 26 Name and year group of present pupil and name maiden name and dates of attendance of former pupil must be provided Child of the family will be defined in accordance with Department of Education guidance H2 Applicants i who are the eldest or only child of the family or ii whose sibling is an eldest child who achieved a grade A in the PPTC GL Assessment 2009 2022 or a Band 1 in the SEAG Entrance Assessment 2023 and applied to the College The sibling s application was provided to the College by the Education Authority and was Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 6

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considered by the Board of Governors but he she was not selected or iii where every older sibling of the applicant did not achieve a top grade band in the Entrance Assessment used by the College to determine Year 8 admissions PPTC 20092022 SEAG 2023 Twins triplets etc will be entitled to recognition as eldest in family if twins triplets etc are the first born to a family Include the name and date of birth of the sibling who is an eldest child and the year of his her application SEAG Entrance Assessment or allocated Band and TSAS due to Special Circumstances Provisions The highest scoring candidate will be ranked first the next highest candidate being ranked second etc H6 If there are applicants who have the same SEAG Entrance Assessment Total Standardised Age Score TSAS or allocated Band and TSAS due to Special Circumstances Provisions tying for the final place s applicants will be selected for admission on the basis of the initial letter s of surname as entered on the birth certificate or court order in the order set out below as determined by a randomised selection The H2 Verification Certificate should be completed and uploaded with the Transfer Application It must be signed by one of the following who knows the applicant and family for at least two years and is not a member of the applicant s family There is no requirement that the verifier must be a resident in Northern Ireland GB a primary school Principal an elected public representative a medical practitioner a lawyer M D Z Y Mac N K I P X W G Mc J C A S F U B Q L H E O R T V If clarification is needed on the surname s and or forename s on birth certificates the College will use the H2 Verification Certificate signed by one of the verifiers or advice from the relevant consulate H7 In the event of surnames beginning with the same initial letter the subsequent letters of the surname will be used in the order set out above In the event of two identical surnames the alphabetical order of the forenames as entered on the birth certificate or court order will be used a member of the clergy H3 Applicants who are entitled to Free School Meals FSME Entitled to Free School Meals means applicants who are listed on the Education Authority s register as entitled to free school meals at the date on which their parent guardian has submitted their post primary Transfer Application or at any date up to and including 25 February 2025 not later than 4pm H4 Applicants for whom Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is the nearest Catholic grammar school based on distance from their permanent place of residence Distances will be measured overland using grid references provided by nidirect Distance Measurement Tool Place of residence will be the applicant s address as it appears on the Transfer Application The completed H4 Verification Certificate uploaded with the Transfer Application must be signed by one of the verifiers as stated in H2 H5 Applicants who have achieved the highest Total Standardised Age Score TSAS in the Should two or more applicants have the same surname and forename and thereby qualify for the last available place s those applicants will be placed in rank order of eldest child by date of birth as entered on the birth certificate or court order Where after this process has been applied any applicants continue to tie for a final place places will be allocated by randomised computer selection It is emphasised that the onus is on the parent s guardian s to ensure that all of the above information is provided When considering which children should be selected for admission the Board of Governors will take into account information which is entered on or submitted with the Transfer Application or has been provided on request Parents Guardians should therefore ensure that all information pertaining to their child and relevant to the school s Admissions Criteria is stated on the Transfer Application or submitted with it The final date time for receipt of new applications documentation in support of applications is 7 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Tuesday 25 February 2025 not later than 4pm SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Two documents are available on the College website at www knock co uk for the parents guardians of children who have taken the SEAG Entrance Assessment 2024 and wish to claim Special Circumstances Claiming Special Circumstances A Guide for Parents Guardians Claim for Special Circumstances Form SC The College has academic performance as its first criterion Special Circumstances refer to the claim that a child experienced a medical or other problem which may have affected his her performance in the SEAG Entrance Assessment Special Circumstances must be outlined on Claim for Special Circumstances SC Form and supported by documentary evidence of a medical educational or other appropriate nature Documentary evidence must be submitted with the Transfer Application and SC Form on the Education Authority s online Portal EA Post Primary Applications Consideration of a claim for Special Circumstances consists of three stages Stage 1 requires consideration of whether there is in the judgement of the Admissions Committee sufficient contemporaneous medical professional or other evidence to warrant acceptance that the case is valid for consideration under Special Circumstances If an applicant is permitted to be considered as having Special Circumstances Stage 2 requires an educational judgement to be made by the Admissions Committee on the verifiable educational evidence provided to assess if the Total Standardised Age Score Band achieved by the child in the SEAG Entrance Assessment does not correspond to the academic ability of the child If Stages 1 and 2 are met at Stage 3 the Admissions Committee will award a mark up to the top of the confidence band in the Special Circumstances Protocol available from the College on request taking into account the nature of the Special Circumstances claimed by each individual If a claim for Special Circumstances is made in respect of matters for which Access Arrangements were provided to an applicant sitting the SEAG Entrance Assessment on 16 and or 23 November 2024 the Admissions Committee may take into account the fact that the applicant was provided with such Access Arrangements Note on COVID 19 Special Circumstances will not be applied solely due to lost teaching and learning time due to the COVID 19 pandemic Specific COVID 19 impacts which are unique to the applicant may however still be applicable to Special Circumstances Details of Medical or Other Problems Where it is claimed that an applicant s performance in the SEAG Entrance Assessment has been affected by a medical or other problem independent evidence of its existence must be provided to the College Where the issue is of a medical nature of short term duration which affected the applicant only at the time of the SEAG Entrance Assessment the College will require the production of evidence that the applicant was examined by a medical practitioner in relation to the illness at the time of the SEAG Entrance Assessment Where the issue is of a non medical nature the parents guardians must set out the precise details of the issue and append independent evidence verified by an appropriate professional with the Transfer Application to corroborate its existence Independent Evidence of Medical or Other Problems This evidence must be verified by one of the following who is not a member of the applicant s family a primary school Principal a registered health or social care professional a medical practitioner a lawyer a member of the clergy Details of Educational Evidence Educational evidence must be provided by the parents guardians on the SC Form verified by the primary school Principal to enable the Admissions Committee of the Board of Governors to reach a decision The Board of Governors will when considering the weight to be given to submitted evidence consider standardised test results as ranking in priority to other submitted evidence Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 8

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General Note on Special Circumstances It is emphasised that the onus is on the parent s guardian s to ensure that all of the above information is provided Failure to provide such information may result in the College being unable to accept the application for Special Circumstances Parents Guardians have a statutory right to request and obtain information on their child Further information on the rights to access pupil records is available from the Information Commissioner s Office or from the website http www ico org uk Please note that judgement of the importance of documentation forwarded in support of Special Circumstances will be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee of the Board of Governors SPECIAL PROVISIONS Two documents are available on the College website at www knock co uk for the parents guardians of children who wish to claim Special Provisions Claiming Special Provisions A Guide for Parents Guardians Application for Special Provisions Form SP Special Provisions may be made by the Admissions Committee of the Board of Governors where the applicant 1 has received more than half of their education outside Northern Ireland or based on the time from the start of Primary 1 1st September 2018 to the 28th February 2025 i e more than 3 years and 3 months 2 wishes to transfer to a post primary school that uses the SEAG Entrance Assessment from a school outside Northern Ireland or 3 due to a serious medical issue supported by appropriate documentary evidence or for a demonstrably valid reason also supported by appropriate documentary evidence was either unable to sit the SEAG Entrance Assessment OR has estimated Outcomes from SEAG because they only sat one of the two Entrance Assessment Papers For those pupils currently in P7 in primary schools in Northern Ireland claims for Special Provisions should be made on the SP Form and uploaded with the Transfer Application by Thursday 20 February 2025 12 noon After this date claims for Special Provisions should be made directly to Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock and parents should notify the Education Authority s School Admissions Team The final date time for receipt of new applications documentation in support of applications is Tuesday 25 February 2025 not later than 4pm It is the responsibility of parents guardians to complete the SP Form provide the documentary evidence and the required educational evidence and to upload this evidence with the Transfer Application The Board of Governors will assess each applicant s claim for Special Provisions and may contact the parent to arrange further assessment of the child by a suitably qualified person or body approved by the College This will be known as the Special Provisions Assessment The Admissions Committee will then determine based on the information available an appropriate Band and TSAS equivalent for the applicant Such applicants will then be considered with all other applicants who have received a SEAG Entrance Assessment Band and TSAS and the Admissions Criteria will be applied Where Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is not the applicant s first preference school and the applicant has sat a Special Provisions Assessment in another school Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock will use the results of that Special Provisions Assessment in the Special Provisions Procedure DUTY TO VERIFY The Board of Governors reserves the right to require such supplementary evidence as it may determine to support or verify information on any applicant s Transfer Application Parents Guardians should note that they may be asked to produce original documents verifying information pertinent to the College s Admissions Criteria Original documents are required scanned copies or photocopies are not acceptable If the requested evidence is not provided to the Board of Governors by the deadline specified by the Board of Governors this will result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place Similarly if information is supplied which appears to be false or misleading in any material way the offer of a place will be withdrawn 9 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ENTRY OF PUPILS AFTER 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 In the event of a place becoming available in Year 8 after 1 September 2025 the above criteria will be applied to any unselected applicants The College maintains a waiting list for those seeking a place in Year 8 which will be in place until 30 June 2026 Your child s name will be automatically added to the list Please contact the College if you would like your child s name to be removed from the list A fresh application must be submitted for each subsequent year in accordance with the Admissions Criteria for the particular year group i e Years 9 14 Further details on Admissions Criteria and the operation of the waiting list are available from the College or its website www knock co uk If the application is made for a child who arrived in Northern Ireland after the transfer process has been concluded and the Admissions Committee determines that the child is suitable to be admitted the College may seek Department of Education approval to admit the child as an additional place If such approval is given the child will be admitted APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS Year Admissions Total Total Number Applications i e All preferences Admissions 2022 23 180 230 218 2023 24 190 323 201 2024 25 190 283 212 Includes Special Educational Needs students and those admitted on Appeal and by the Exceptional Circumstances Body An additional 32 places were permitted under Temporary Variation in 2022 23 with an extra 3 places in 2023 24 and 11 places in 2024 25 Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 10

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Pastoral Care Tutor Groups We place a great deal of emphasis on the pastoral care of our students The basic pastoral unit is the tutor group which consists of approximately 28 students A Tutor is assigned to each group and remains with the group as they move from Junior to Senior to Upper School Our tutor groups meet each morning before class for prayer Registration and announcements Morning Registration ensures that a student who may be worried about any aspect of College life has easy access to his her Tutor Each year group regularly attends Morning Assembly There is also a Tutor period once a week during which students follow a Personal Development Programme covering a wide range of relevant issues The Tutor Head of Year and Head of School closely monitor each student s academic performance and personal development Transition from Primary to Post Primary School We realise that it can be quite difficult for children to make the transition from primary to postprimary school and so care is taken to ensure that the changeover goes as smoothly as possible Year 8 students follow a two day Induction Programme before commencing their academic studies During these days they meet their Tutors get to know the College and have the opportunity to make new friends In late September a special evening Mass of Welcome is celebrated for Year 8 students and their parents A Parent Teacher Meeting is scheduled for each year Special Educational Needs The College provides a range of interventions to support students with particular learning needs We follow the revised Code of Practice in identifying assessing and supporting students with special educational needs Through Personal Learning Plans PLPs we provide support tailored to each student s unique learning requirements If your child has a special educational need which you would like to discuss in more detail please contact the Learning Support Coordinator LSC Mrs Fox Student Mentor Programme Under the Student Mentor Programme four Year 13 students are assigned to each Year 8 class For the duration of the Programme they meet with that class once a week to explore various themes such as smoking alcohol and drug abuse bullying prejudice friendship school and the environment The Student Mentor Programme enables Year 8 students to build a bond of trust with older students and provides another source of support while they are settling in to College life Pastoral Support Team The College has a team of experienced teachers who are available via Time To Talk for consultation with students on an individual basis An external counselling service is also available in the College Merit System In the Junior and Senior Schools we operate a Merit System which aims to reward students for achieving high standards in areas of work behaviour attendance punctuality and uniform The Merit System awards individual and whole class merits Individual students are given a certificate gold silver and bronze when they achieve stipulated targets In the Junior School certificates are awarded to tutor groups achieving first second and third place each month Gold Merit Certificates are presented at the respective Award Ceremonies Child Protection The College is committed to providing a safe caring environment which promotes the protection and safeguarding of each individual child The full Child Protection Safeguarding Policy is available at any time from the College or on the College website www knock co uk 11 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Summary of Child Protection Safeguarding Policy Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is committed to providing a safe caring environment which promotes the protection and safeguarding of each individual child In accordance with the aims of the College and in order to fulfil our statutory obligation under the Children Northern Ireland Order 1995 the College s Child Protection Safeguarding Policy aims to ensure the protection and safeguarding of all our students The aim of this summary is to provide parents and students with a brief overview of the policy The full Child Protection Safeguarding Policy is available at any time from the College or on the College website www knock co uk The Roles and Responsibilities of the College Safeguarding Team and the Designated Teachers for Child Protection are defined Designated Teacher for Child Protection Ms G McCarthy HOW A PARENT CAN RAISE A CONCERN ABOUT CHILD PROTECTION SAFEGUARDING If a parent has a concern about the safety of his her own child or any other child the parent should contact the Designated Teacher for Child Protection or the Deputy Designated Teachers without delay The Designated Teacher s will inform the Principal and will clarify the facts of the allegation Discreet Preliminary Clarification The Designated Teacher s will refer the matter to Social Services if it is deemed necessary and will report back to the parent on the progress and outcome of the complaint as soon as possible If a parent is still concerned he she may contact the Principal directly If the parent is dissatisfied with the outcome he she may refer the complaint to the Chairperson of the Board of Governors in the first instance then to the NI Public Services Ombudsman Tel 0800 343 424 Deputy Designated Teachers for Child Protection Mrs M Davey Mrs A Fox Mrs F Sloan If any parent student or member of staff wishes to report a child protection safeguarding concern about school staff or volunteers he she should contact the Principal or the Designated Teacher for Child Protection without delay Curriculum The policy describes Types of Abuse and lists Potential Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse The Processes for Referral are clearly outlined on Page 14 of the Child Protection Safeguarding Policy The policy includes a Code of Conduct for All Staff and Volunteers and guidance on How a Parent Can Raise a Concern about Child Protection Safeguarding and How to Report a Concern about School Staff or Volunteers The policy outlines the conditions under which volunteers and sports coaches may work in the College At the heart of every outstanding school is a curriculum that offers challenges instils a passion for learning and ignites intellectual curiosity while preparing students for the next step Our curriculum aims to meet the differing needs of students by making available a broad range of subject choices It reflects the aims and objectives of the College and conforms to all statutory requirements Our Curriculum Junior School Key Stage 3 Years 8 9 and 10 On joining the College our Junior School students are introduced to academic discipline in the following Learning Areas The Arts English with Media Education Environment and Society Learning for Life and Work Mathematics with Financial Capability Modern Languages Physical Education Religious Education and Science and Technology Integral to our curriculum are the cross curricular skills of Using Mathematics Using ICT and Communication which are developed through the different Learning Areas along with Thinking Skills Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 12

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and Personal Capabilities Year 8 and 9 students study the following subjects Art and Design Drama English Education for Employability Geography History Home Economics Information and Communication Technology Local and Global Citizenship Mathematics Music Physical Education Religious Education Science Technology and Design Students also choose two Modern Languages from French Irish and Spanish A Personal Development Programme is provided and all Junior School students follow our Relationships and Sexuality Education RSE Programme In Year 10 students study all of the above subjects but Science is taught as the separate subjects of Biology Chemistry and Physics Senior School Key Stage 4 Years 11 and 12 Senior School students study a broad and balanced range of GCSEs Depending on their chosen subjects they can study between ten and twelve GCSE courses The curriculum consists of a compulsory core element and optional subjects Core GCSE Subjects English Language English Literature Learning for Life and Work Mathematics Religious Studies A number of students take the GCSE Mathematics examinations at the end of Year 11 and then study GCSE Further Mathematics in Year 12 The compulsory core also includes non examination Physical Education Careers and Personal Development classes Optional GCSE Subjects Students may study five subjects from the following Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Drama Food and Nutrition French German Geography Health and Social Care History Digital Technology Irish Music Physical Education Physics Science Double Award Spanish Technology and Design Some students take GCSE Music at the end of Year 11 which allows them to choose a sixth optional GCSE subject Upper School Key Stage 5 Years 13 and 14 The Upper School curriculum provides for the academic and personal development of our students All students entering Years 13 and 14 must study Advanced Subsidiary Level AS Level and Advanced Level A2 subjects Most students take four AS Level subjects in Year 13 and three or four A2 subjects in Year 14 In addition all students attend Careers Education Personal Development and RSE classes Students who do not study Religious Studies at AS or A2 are required to take a modular course in Religious Education a programme for Christian Citizenship Our Curriculum Enrichment Programme allows students to supplement their AS and A Level courses Mandarin language and cultural classes are offered to students They may also take part in our Community Service Scheme and the Student Mentor Programme Any combination of AS and A2 Level subjects may be taken from the following Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Technology Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography Government and Politics History Irish Mathematics Moving Image Arts Music Nutrition and Food Science Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Technology and Design Other courses may be available through our partnership arrangements with neighbouring schools 13 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance CEIAG A team of experienced teachers and a Department for Economy DE Careers Adviser are involved in the provision of Careers and Employability Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance CEIAG is at the heart of the curriculum It is delivered through every subject area and in discrete Employability and Careers lessons on the timetable for Years 8 to 14 Initially the emphasis is on helping students find out about their skills and qualities and the local and global economy As they progress through the school CEIAG prepares young people for the opportunities responsibilities and experiences they will face throughout their adult working lives Careers Information Up to date Careers information is available through the College bespoke Careers programme and various online software packages Careers teachers advise on all aspects of subject and career choice and guidance is offered to both class groups and individuals GCSE and A AS Level Option Books are produced annually to help students make their subject choices All students in Years 10 12 and 14 are interviewed individually or in small groups before they choose their GCSEs A Levels and post 18 choices Individual guidance on subject and careers choice is also offered to students and parents at Option Days in the second term or on request throughout the school year Careers Advice and Guidance Through effective careers advice and guidance young people develop self awareness and an understanding of the full range of opportunities in education training and employment They learn to develop the skills necessary to source and handle information to be realistic have aspirations and make informed decisions about future career pathways Through our guidance programmes we aim to help students make informed but realistic choices about their futures through reviewing learning assessing setting new goals and recording their achievements and experiences Our guidance service is progressive impartial and well informed using the most up to date labour market information provided by the NI Skills Barometer Careers staff are available to students and parents after the publication of examination results and at Parent Teacher Meetings We strongly encourage parents to become constructively involved in the career planning of their children and welcome them to our Careers events that occur throughout the year June all Year 13 students participate in our annual Work Experience Scheme Further periods of work experience are also encouraged at appropriate times especially for Sixth Form students Additionally students will be provided with the opportunity to meet with representatives from a diverse range of universities at the annual UCAS Exhibition University Roadshow and university presentations in school In Year 12 all students will attend the Skills NI Careers Convention providing students with an excellent opportunity to meet with a wide range of employers across NI Students in Year 14 will attend QUB and UU Open Days and those who have University Admission Interviews will be provided with practice interviews on request We pride ourselves on giving students as much exposure as possible to all career pathways available including university and apprenticeships Our ultimate goal is that all students will make a career choice that is compatible with their ability and future aspirations Drama Drama contributes to the creative social and personal education of every student within the College As such it is integral to the curriculum at Key Stage 3 helping students to become informed and responsible individuals It is a popular choice at GCSE and A Level and enjoys excellent results in both examinations After school Junior students are encouraged to attend a weekly Drama Club mentored by Senior students who share their skills and enthusiasm with younger eager participants On a more formal level the College Production brings together all aspects of the Arts in celebration of the varied talents and abilities enjoyed by the College community In recent years students have performed musicals Back to the 80s Les Mis rables School of Rock The Sound of Music Evita Music All students study Music in Years 8 9 and 10 where the emphasis is on practical music making composition listening and theory The College facilitates private music tuition in strings woodwind brass piano guitar drums and singing Students work with our peripatetic music tutors individually or in small groups Music can be taken as a fasttrack GCSE subject in Year 11 or as a two year GCSE option and at AS and A Level Students have the opportunity to be involved in events inside and outside the College through membership of the Junior Choir Senior Choir Chamber Choir Folk Group Liturgical Traditional Group Samba Group Junior Orchestra and Senior Orchestra Students in all year groups will experience the World of Work through various events in collaboration with organisations such as 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Academic Achievements School attendance 2023 2024 No of possible attendance sessions 430552 No of sessions attended 430552 GCSE and A Level Examination Results 2019 20 to 2023 24 attendance 96 Performance Indicator achieving 5 GCSEs at grades A C 2019 20 2020 21 Covid 2021 22 2022 23 2023 24 Our Lady and St Patrick s College NI Grammar School Average Our Lady and St Patrick s College NI Grammar School Average Our Lady and St Patrick s College NI Grammar School Average Our Lady and St Patrick s College NI Grammar School Average 100 Not available 100 Not available 99 5 97 6 100 96 6 achieving 7 GCSEs at grades A C 100 Not available 100 Not available 98 4 94 4 99 5 91 4 achieving 3 A levels at grades A C 99 4 Not available 92 4 Not available 96 3 83 8 89 0 79 9 achieving 2 A levels at grades 100 Not available 100 Not available 100 99 6 100 99 6 A E Year 12 GCSE Results Summary 2023 24 entered for 7 GCSEs 5 GCSEs 100 100 7 GCSEs 99 5 achieving grades A C in 5 GCSEs 100 0 GCSEs 0 Number of students in Year 12 191 Number of students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs 4 15 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Year 12 GCSE Results by Subject 2023 24 Subject Entries Art Design 36 Biology 96 Business Studies 44 Chemistry 81 Design and Technology 31 Digital Technology 11 Drama 25 English Language 190 English Literature 190 Food and Nutrition 32 French 21 Geography 75 German 7 History 83 Irish 17 LLW 189 Mathematics 189 Mathematics Further 102 Music 22 Physics 75 Religious Studies 185 Spanish 91 A 33 3 27 1 22 7 29 6 41 9 45 5 0 21 1 25 3 18 8 23 8 24 0 28 6 34 9 29 4 36 0 30 7 45 1 31 8 29 3 36 2 28 6 A A 61 1 67 7 65 9 60 5 80 6 90 9 60 0 72 2 64 2 50 0 71 4 58 7 57 1 67 5 52 9 80 4 78 8 81 4 77 2 73 3 73 5 59 3 A B 72 2 88 5 88 6 79 0 83 9 90 9 84 0 91 1 86 3 65 6 81 0 84 0 71 4 88 0 58 8 95 8 93 6 92 2 95 5 89 3 87 0 83 5 Percentage A C 88 9 97 9 100 95 1 A C 100 99 0 100 95 1 96 8 100 90 9 100 100 100 97 9 100 93 7 99 5 90 6 96 9 95 2 100 88 0 94 7 85 7 100 95 2 98 8 82 4 100 98 4 100 98 9 100 99 0 99 0 100 100 98 7 100 94 1 97 8 92 3 97 8 A D 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 98 7 100 100 100 100 100 99 0 100 100 99 5 100 A E 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Subject Science Double Award Percentage Entries A A A A AA AB BB BC C C C C CC A A CC 69 21 7 39 1 55 1 62 3 76 8 82 6 87 94 2 98 6 100 Subject Entries GCSE 9 to 1 Courses 9 A 8 A 7 A 6 B 6 C 4 C 3 D 2 E Computer Science OCR 31 32 3 54 9 54 9 74 2 87 2 90 3 96 8 100 Polish 1 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Physical Education AQA 36 38 9 52 8 80 6 94 4 97 3 100 100 100 Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 16

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Year 14 A Level Results Summary 2023 24 A level Number of students in final year of course 190 achieving 3 grades A C 89 achieving 2 grades A E 100 Number of students with a statement of Special Educational Needs 4 73 Year 14 Students 38 achieved A or A grades in 3 or more A Level subjects Year 14 A Level Results by Subject 2023 24 Subject Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Design and Technology Digital Technology Drama Economics English Literature French Geography German History Mathematics Further Mathematics Moving Image Arts Music Nutrition Food Science Physical Education Physics Politics Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Entries 11 74 55 41 10 17 4 14 12 25 4 38 2 20 2 58 8 5 16 34 31 37 21 39 11 A 27 3 23 0 14 5 19 5 10 0 0 0 0 16 7 24 0 50 0 18 4 0 15 0 50 0 32 8 0 0 25 0 5 9 19 4 21 6 19 0 33 3 27 3 A A 54 5 59 5 52 7 58 5 70 0 11 8 0 21 4 41 7 40 0 100 60 5 100 55 0 100 77 6 25 0 0 81 3 70 6 54 8 73 0 47 6 61 5 63 6 Cumulative Percentage A B A C 90 9 100 86 5 93 2 81 8 96 4 90 2 97 6 80 0 100 41 2 88 2 75 0 75 0 85 7 92 9 75 0 83 3 80 0 92 0 100 100 78 9 97 4 100 100 85 0 95 0 100 100 93 1 98 3 62 5 87 5 20 0 100 93 8 100 88 2 94 1 77 4 93 5 97 3 97 3 85 7 90 5 82 1 92 3 100 100 A D 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 87 5 100 100 100 96 8 97 3 100 97 4 100 Year 14 Destinations 2023 24 A E 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 8 100 100 97 4 100 Higher Education 169 Further Education 7 Employment Training 2 Higher Apprenticeship 0 Gap Year 12 17 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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The College Day for Students Tutor Group Registration 9 20 am 9 30 am Period 1 9 30 10 05am Period 2 10 05 10 35am Period 3 10 35 11 05am Mid Morning Break 11 05 11 20am Period 4 11 20 11 50am Period 5 11 50 12 20pm Period 6 12 20 12 50pm Period 7 Junior Lunch 12 50 1 25pm Period 8 Senior Lunch 1 25 2 00pm Period 9 2 00 2 30 Period 10 2 30 3 00 Period 11 3 00 3 34 3 45 pm 5 00 pm Extra curricular activities and sports Contributory Primary Schools 2024 Academy PS Saintfield Regent House Preparatory St Joseph s PS Holland Dr Braniel PS Belfast Scoil an Droichid Belfast St Joseph s PS Slate Street Bunscoil Phobal Feirste Seaview PS Belfast St Malachy s PS Bangor Cairnshill PS Belfast St Anne s PS Belfast St Malachy s PS Belfast Carryduff Primary School St Augustine s PS Kent St Mary s PS Kircubbin Cumran PS St Bernard s PS Belfast St Mary s PS Portaferry Dundonald PS St Bernard s PS Newtownabbey St Matthew s PS Belfast Forge Integrated PS St Bride s PS Belfast St Michael s PS Belfast Gilnahirk PS Belfast St Caolan s PS Darragh Cross St Patrick s PS Ballygalget International French School Singapore St Colman s PS Lisburn St Patrick s PS Ballynahinch Londonderry PS Newtownards St Comgall s PS Bangor St Patrick s PS Holywood Lough View Integrated PS Belfast St Finian s PS Newtownards Strandtown PS Belfast Millennium Integrated PS Saintfield St Ita s PS Belfast Stranmillis PS Belfast Nettlefield PS St Joseph s PS Carryduff Sullivan Upper Preparatory Holywood Newtownards Model PS St Joseph s PS Crossgar Victoria Park PS COLLEGE POLICIES FOR STUDENTS Administration of Medication in School Honours Tie Policy Addressing Bullying Policy Attendance Policy for Students Charity Policy Child Protection Safeguarding Policy Drugs Policy Educational Visits Policy eSafety and Digital Technology Policy Intimate Care Policy Pastoral Care Policy Positive Behaviour Policy Relationships and Sexuality Education Policy Special Educational Needs Policy Study Leave Policy Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 18

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College Uniform College Regulation Uniform Compulsory Items Black blazer with College crest Traditional black school trousers full length and regular fit to be worn with plain black socks or Regulation drop waist skirt mid grey stitch down all round pleat 65 35 with adjustable waist 1880 brand worn on below the knee with grey knee length socks or plain black opaque tights Plain white school shirt blouse top button fastened and tucked into trousers skirt at all times College tie Plain black low heeled school shoes maximum of 3 cm not trainers College Regulation Uniform Optional Items Grey or black V neck knitted jumper with College colours College scarf or plain black scarf A plain black or grey woollen hat College Regulation PE Uniform O Neill s brand College tracksuit half zip and bottoms or jeggings College shorts or skort College PE top College socks or white ankle socks Trainers laced non marking soles Rules for Uniform and Appearance Students must wear regulation uniform in the College going to and from the College and at all College functions and representative events unless otherwise permitted by the Principal Students must adhere to the College regulations regarding their personal appearance as stated in the Rules for Uniform and Appearance All items of uniform should be labelled with the student s name Students who lose items of uniform should check Lost Property in the Dining Hall All students must wear a blazer coming to and going from the College Heels on shoes should be a maximum of 3 cm Only black laces are permitted Black denim type jeans are not acceptable If students wish to wear a belt it must be plain black Subtle make up is permitted in Year 10 14 Nails should be natural in colour Only school appropriate hairstyles are permitted Any student who requires further direction about what is an appropriate hairstyle must consult his her Head of School before any changes are made For health and safety reasons long hair must be safely tied back for work in a Science laboratory or Technology workshop Students may wear one plain ring and or a plain pair of studs sleepers one in each ear lobe Nose piercings and other piercings must be replaced with a clear stud during the school day No other jewellery may be worn Jewellery must be removed during PE classes Students who wish to have new piercings should therefore do so at the beginning of the summer holidays All Upper School students must wear the Sixth Form crest on their blazers Any item of clothing or jewellery worn against College uniform regulations is liable to be confiscated to be returned at the end of the school day An explanatory note from a parent must be provided if a student cannot wear College Regulation Uniform The College reserves the right to issue further guidance to students during the school year in the event of fashion trends impacting adversely on student appearance Uniform Suppliers The recognised suppliers for College uniform are Gowdys 121 131 Woodstock Road Belfast BT6 8AB Tel 028 9045 9052 Roberts School Wear 24 Central Avenue Bangor BT20 3AF Tel 028 9127 0516 Truly Fare 397 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GR Tel 028 9069 1347 Warnocks 791 793 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 7GX Tel 028 9038 1828 PE uniform https www oneills com shop by team education schools olspck html or by visiting the O Neill s shop at Unit 1C CastleCourt Royal Avenue Belfast BT1 Tel 028 9031 2903 19 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Dining Hall Menus Week 1 Breakfast Club 8 00am 9 00am 1 20 Break Hot Meal Monday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Pasta Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread Tuesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Crispy Chicken with Rice and Honey Chilli Sauce Wednesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Roast Beef Veg Potatoes and Gravy Thursday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Battered Cod Peas and Wedges Friday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Chips Curry Chip Vegetarian Vegetarian Bolognese with Garlic Bread Baked Potato with Vegetarian Pie Beans and Cheese Veg and Potatoes Vegetarian Fingers Peas and Potatoes Chips Curry Chip Soup Chicken Soup Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup Tomato Soup Potato and Leek Soup Grab and Go Kebabs Hash Browns Filled Panini Wrap Chicken Bites with Dip Chicken or Veggie Burger cheese optional extra Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Hot Dog Jambons Sausage Roll Battered Sausage Daily Break and Lunch Food Options Soup and Roll lunch only Filled Rolls Wraps Salad Pots Breakfast Bars Crackers and Cheese Custard and Rice Yoghurts Jelly Pots Fruit Pots Apples Daily Break and Lunch Drink Options Bottled Water Flavoured Water Juice Box Milk Flavoured Milk Tea Coffee Hot Chocolate Gluten Free Option Available Daily Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 20

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Week 2 Breakfast Club 8 00am 9 00am 1 20 Break Monday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Tuesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Wednesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Thursday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Friday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Hot Meal Sausages Potatoes and Beans Chicken Korma and Rice with Naan Bread Roast Chicken Veg Potatoes and Gravy Fish Goujons Potatoes and Veg Chips Curry Chip Vegetarian Vegetarian Sausages Potatoes and Beans Macaroni and Cheese Vegetarian Pie Veg and Potatoes Vegetarian Lasagne Salad and Garlic Bread Chips Curry Chip Soup Chicken Soup Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup Tomato Soup Potato and Leek Soup Grab and Go Chicken Bites with Dip Filled Panini Wrap Buffalo Chicken Wings Hash Browns Fish Bites with Dip Jambons Beef Burger cheese optional extra Sausage Roll Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Pastie Daily Break and Lunch Food Options Soup and Roll lunch only Filled Rolls Wraps Salad Pots Breakfast Bars Crackers and Cheese Custard and Rice Yoghurts Jelly Pots Fruit Pots Apples Daily Break and Lunch Drink Options Bottled Water Flavoured Water Juice Box Milk Flavoured Milk Tea Coffee Hot Chocolate Gluten Free Option Available Daily 21 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Week 3 Monday Breakfast Club 8 00am 9 00am 1 20 Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Break Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Tuesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Wednesday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Thursday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Friday Cereal with Milk Toast with Butter and Jam Orange Juice or Small Yoghurt Cereal Bar Orange Juice Scones White Wholemeal Bread Rolls Pancakes Cheese Cheese Ham Toasties Bacon Butty Waffles Hot Meal Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta Chinese Chicken Curry and Rice Roast Gammon Fish Fingers Veg Potatoes and Potatoes Peas or Gravy Beans Chips Curry Chip Vegetarian Vegetarian Arrabbiata Pasta Vegetarian Curry and Rice Vegetarian Pie Veg and Potatoes Baked Potato with Beans and Cheese Chips Curry Chip Soup Chicken Soup Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup Tomato Soup Potato and Leek Soup Grab and Go Hot Dog Hash Browns Filled Panini Wrap Chicken Bites with Dip Chicken or Veggie Burger cheese optional extra Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Jambons Sausage Roll Battered Sausage Daily Break and Lunch Food Options Soup and Roll lunch only Filled Rolls Wraps Salad Pots Breakfast Bars Crackers and Cheese Custard and Rice Yoghurts Jelly Pots Fruit Pots Apples Daily Break and Lunch Drink Options Bottled Water Flavoured Water Juice Box Milk Flavoured Milk Tea Coffee Hot Chocolate Gluten Free Option Available Daily Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 22

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Bus Arrangements 2024 2025 Bangor and Holywood Morning Bus Number 1B Departure Time 08 30 3 08 42 4 08 45 11 08 40 Departure Point Ballymacormick Road at Groomsport Roundabout Bangor Bus Centre Bangor Bus Centre Redburn Square Holywood Route 08 31 Ring Road 08 32 Ballymaconnell Road South 08 34 Ballycrochan Road Ballycrochan Baptist Church between Perry Road and Albany Road 08 35 Albany Road 08 36 Ashbury Avenue 08 37 Robinson Road 08 40 Gransha Road beside Shell just after Little Stars 08 45 Balloo Road 08 48 Rathgael Road 08 49 Lord Wardens 09 10 Ballymenoch Park Holywood 09 20 Arrival at College 08 43 Brunswick Road St Comgall s Church Mace 08 50 beside Rathmore Road 08 52 Crawfordsburn 09 05 Ballymenoch Park Holywood 09 20 Arrival at College 08 47 Belfast Road flyover 08 54 Crawfordsburn 09 20 Arrival at College 08 40 Redburn Square 08 41 Northern Bank 08 46 Redburn Estate Firmount Cresent 08 50 Old Holywood Road Afternoon Bus Number 1B 3 4 11 Departure Time 15 40 15 40 15 40 15 40 Last Stop Bangor Bus Centre Bangor Bus Centre Bangor Bus Centre Redburn Square Holywood Route 16 10 Lord Wardens 16 15 Rathgael Road 16 17 Balloo Road 16 18 Gransha Road 2 stops 16 20 Robinson Road 16 21 Ashbury Avenue 16 22 Albany Road 16 23 Ballycrochan Road 2 stops 16 24 Ballymaconnell Road South 16 25 Ring Road 16 30 Ballymacormick Road at Groomsport Roundabout 15 45 Ballymenoch Park Holywood 16 00 Helen s Bay 16 05 Crawfordsburn 16 30 Bangor Bus Centre 16 02 Crawfordsburn 16 17 Brunswick Road 16 20 Belfast Road flyover 16 25 Bangor Bus Centre 15 44 Hawthornden Way 15 48 Old Holywood Road 15 50 Firmount Crescent 15 52 Demesne Road 16 00 Church Road Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 24

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Belfast Lisburn Road Malone Road Stranmillis Road Rosetta Morning Bus Departure Number Time 7 08 28 8 08 51 9 08 37 16 08 57 Departure Point Bradbury Place Ravenhill Road Cherryvale Park Stranmillis Road Ridgeway Street Upper Knockbreda Road Route 08 30 Lisburn Road City Hospital 08 38 Balmoral Avenue 08 39 Harberton Park Strangford Avenue opposite Gate E 08 40 Harberton Park opposite Glenveagh School 08 42 Upper Malone Road House of Sport via Shaw s Bridge 08 57 Upper Knockbreda Road St Bernadette s 09 07 King s Road 09 11 Arrival at College Ravenhill Road 08 52 St John s Church Ormeau Road 08 53 Hampton Park 08 57 Upper Knockbreda Road St Bernadette s 09 07 King s Road 09 11 Arrival at College 08 40 Stranmillis Road Broomhill Park 08 41 Malone Road Broomhill Close between Bladon Drive and Deramore Drive Deramore Park after Newforge Lane before House of Sport 08 59 Upper Knockbreda Road St Bernadette s 09 09 King s Road 09 13 Arrival at College 09 07 King s Road 09 11 Arrival at College St Bernadette s Afternoon Bus Number 7 Departure Time 15 45 Last Stop Bradbury Place 8 15 45 My Lady s Road Ravenhill Road 9 15 45 Stranmillis Road 12 15 50 City Hall Route King s Road Knock Road Upper Knockbreda Road Belvoir Road Shaw s Bridge Malone Road all Metro stops Balmoral Avenue all Metro stops Lisburn Road all Metro stops 16 20 Bradbury Place King s Road Knock Road Upper Knockbreda Road Forestside Ormeau Road 16 10 St John s Church Ormeau Road 16 12 Ravenhill Road 16 14 My Lady s Road King s Road Knock Road Upper Knockbreda Road Belvoir Road Shaw s Bridge Malone Road all Metro stops 16 15 Stranmillis Road all Metro stops King s Road Knock Road Upper Newtownards Road Ballyhackamore Albertbridge Road Mountpottinger Road Short Strand Queen s Bridge Oxford Street May Street 16 20 City Hall Howard Street 25 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Cairnshill Carryduff and Knockbreda Morning Bus Number 10 13 17 20 21 23 188 E 188 S Departure Time 08 15 08 30 08 40 08 40 08 40 08 30 08 40 08 35 Departure Point Laganside Bus Station Purdysburn Hospital Layby Jamisons Garage Carryduff Laurelgrove Turning Circle The Inns Church Road Carryduff Jamisons Garage Carryduff Beechill Road Opposite Beechwood Crescent Route 08 27 Ormeau Road 08 32 Belvoir Road 08 34 bottom of Purdysburn Road 08 35 Royal Lodge 08 36 Cairnshill Road 08 38 Via Manse Road Ballygowan Road Glen Road and Lower Braniel Road 09 10 Arrival at College 08 36 Brackenvale Service Station 08 37 Ivanhoe Inn 08 40 Church Road Carryduff 08 42 Ballynahinch Road 08 44 Saintfield Road 08 46 Cairnshill Road 08 48 Four Winds Turning Circle 08 50 Manse Road 08 52 Ballygowan Road 08 54 Lower Braniel Road 09 07 Arrival at College 08 41 Carryduff Roundabout 08 42 Reservoir Saintfield Road 08 44 Cairnshill Road 09 15 Arrival at College 08 42 Four Winds Turning Circle 08 55 Via Manse Road Ballygowan Road Glen Road and Lower Braniel Road 08 58 Arrival at College 08 42 Cairnshill Road 08 44 Four Winds Turning Circle 08 46 Manse Road 08 48 Ballygowan Road 08 50 Glen Road 08 52 Lower Braniel Road 09 10 Arrival at College 08 32 Ballynahinch Road 08 34 Reservoir Saintfield Road 09 00 Arrival at College 08 41 Carryduff Roundabout 08 42 Reservoir Saintfield Road 08 44 Cairnshill Road 08 45 Four Winds Turning Circle 08 46 Manse Road 08 48 Ballygowan Road 08 50 Glen Road 08 52 Lower Braniel Road 09 15 Arrival at College 08 36 After Beechill Park Avenue 08 39 bottom of Cairnshill Road 08 40 Cairnshill Crescent 08 43 Via Manse Road Ballygowan Road Glen Road and Lower Braniel Road 09 03 Arrival at College Afternoon Bus Number Departure Time Last Stop Route 13 15 50 Saintfield Road Via Lower Braniel Road Glen Road Ballygowan Road and Manse Road Garland Hill Cairnshill Road three stops 16 10 Saintfield Road 15 15 40 Europa Bus Centre Via Lower Braniel Road Glen Road Ballygowan Road and Manse Road Cairnshill Road three stops Saintfield Road Carryduff Roundabout Saintfield Road Ormeau Road Cromac Street 16 40 Europa Bus Centre 16 15 40 St John s Church King s Road Upper Knockbreda Road Forestside Saintfield Road Forster Green opposite The Inns before Tesco after Tesco Pat s Ormeau Road Cairnshill Road Newtown Park Saintfield Road Ormeau Road 16 10 St John s Church 17 15 38 Church Road Express to Jamisons Garage Carryduff Ballynahinch Road 16 10 Carryduff Church Road Carryduff 18 15 45 Greer Park Avenue King s Road Knock Road Ballygowan Road Manse Road Cairnshill Road Saintfield Road Mount Oriel Belvoir Road 16 10 Greer Park Avenue 19 15 40 Ballynahinch Road Express to Jamisons Garage Carryduff Church Road Carryduff Carryduff 16 10 Ballynahinch Road 20 15 45 St John s Church King s Road Knock Road Ballygowan Road Manse Road Garland Hill Four Winds Turning Circle 16 10 Laurelgrove Ballymaconaghy Ormeau Road via Road Newton Park Colby Park Saintfield Road Mount Oriel Laurelgrove Forestside Knockbreda Cemetery 16 12 St John s Church Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 26

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Ards Peninsula and Newtownards Morning Bus Number 10 Strangford College Bus Glastry Rubane 10A Afternoon Departure Time 07 55 07 50 08 05 08 40 Departure Point Portaferry Square Portaferry Square Glastry Corner Route 08 05 Deerpark Road 08 15 Kircubbin Finnegans 08 20 Greyabbey 08 35 Regent St Newtownards opposite bus station 09 00 Arrival at College 07 55 Tullymally Road 08 00 Ballygalget Road 08 03 Cloughey Road 08 07 Nuns Bridge 08 08 Loughdoo Road 08 11 Ballygelagh Road 08 15 Quarter Road 08 20 Transfer at Rubane below 08 20 Rubane 08 40 Regent St Newtownards Transfer to 10A below opposite bus station Regent St Newtownards 09 10 Arrival at College opposite bus station Bus Number 10 Departure Time 15 40 Last Stop Portaferry 10A Ballygalget 15 40 16 30 Kircubbin Deerpark Road Route 16 00 Newtownards Bus Station 16 15 Greyabbey 16 20 Kircubbin Ulster Bank 16 30 Loughdoo Road Deerpark Road 16 35 Deerpark Road 16 40 Portaferry Crossroads Portaferry Square 16 00 Newtownards Bus Station 16 15 Greyabbey 16 20 Kircubbin The Green Transfer from 10 or 10A at Kircubbin 16 30 Kircubbin Ulster Bank 16 32 Parsonage Road 16 37 Manse Road 16 45 McKenna Road 16 48 Rubane Road 16 55 Ballyeasborough Road 17 00 Ballygelagh Road 17 07 Loughdoo Road 17 13 Deerpark Road 27 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Dundonald Metro and Glider Services Metro 4C Service 0 5 mile walk to College AM departures serve Millmount Village PM departures do not serve Millmount Village AM Departs Millmount Road 08 13 08 54 Arrives Kings Square Kings Road 08 22 09 03 PM Departs Kings Square Kings Road Arrives Millmount Road 15 46 16 16 15 55 16 25 Glider Services 0 9 mile walk to College Departs Dundonald Park Ride Glider service every 8 10 minutes from 5 18am Local Stops Cabin Hill near General Merchants and Knock Road Glider Stop Ballygowan Comber and Darragh Cross Note Please contact the Education Authority Dundonald as soon as possible to apply for a seat on this bus This route is put out to tender by the Education Authority each academic year The current provider is Belfast Bus Company Morning Bus Number A Departure Time 08 30 Departure Point Route Darragh Cross Square 08 35 Manse Road 08 38 Raffrey Road 08 40 Carrickmannon Road 08 50 Ballygowan 09 00 Comber Square 09 15 Arrival at College Afternoon Bus Number A Departure Time 15 40 Last Stop Route Darragh Cross Square 16 00 Comber Square Ballygowan Carrickmannon Road Raffrey Road Manse Road 16 25 Darragh Cross Square Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 28

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Subject Information THE ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Rooms 3Ar1 and Display Area AS A2 Students can continue to develop their skills and knowledge gained in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 by studying A Level Art and Design Students study the CCEA AS A2 syllabus These courses allow them to achieve their optimum and so follow on to third level education Art and Design is a subject where visual skills come first To appreciate and understand the world around them students in Year 8 begin by looking carefully and recording what they see in a variety of ways They will be introduced to the meaning behind the language of art line tone colour and become familiar with the use of a range of media e g pencils paint and pastels Understanding what artists designers and craft workers do and have done is also of great importance So that students begin to think and work independently they are encouraged to use ICT to provide personal research THE BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Bs3 In Years 9 and 10 students continue to expand their range of practical skills through a progressive experience of media techniques and processes Art and Design qualifications challenge students to develop their observational skills and aesthetic appreciation Investigation experimentation and self expression are prized at all levels and these skills help students as they learn how to express their inner most feelings and perceptions visually A qualification in Art and Design also develops students as individuals and contributors to our society and the economy GCSE Building upon the skills gained in Key Stage 3 Years 8 10 students can progress to study GCSE Art and Design in Years 11 and 12 Students study the CCEA GCSE syllabus What is Business Studies Business Studies is taken by students at GCSE and A Level commencing in Year 11 It is a topical interactive subject where students can see their classroom learning reflected in the real world To highlight this we draw extensively from current events within Northern Ireland to illustrate and expand students learning Entrants are therefore expected to have a genuine interest in business affairs though no previous experience is required for entry into either the GCSE or AS A2 courses The teachers within the department have a wealth of experience both in the classroom and in industry We are an enthusiastic team who embrace a range of teaching strategies Why Study Business Studies A qualification in Business Studies provides the opportunity to explore and develop an understanding of the business world It equips students with a sound vocational knowledge base and encourages the development of critical judgement sound reasoning and an analytical approach to problems Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 30

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Business is also a word that covers a tremendous range of commercial and management careers Within business employees can move into many different areas such as personnel work production research sales marketing purchasing public relations advertising banking finance insurance and accountancy Extra Curricular Activities We have a Junior Apprentice competition for Junior School students in terms 1 and 2 where they participate in group tasks with the losing team having to face our judges in the Boardroom similar to the television programme Our Year 13 students participate in the Young Enterprise Company programme This experience provides a real life learning opportunity that introduces young people to the realities of the world of work THE CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Ca The Aims of Employability The aim of Education for Employability is to ensure that you develop qualities skills knowledge understanding and attitudes which will give you a strong foundation for lifelong learning and work in a changing workplace THE KEY AREAS IN THE PROGRAMME Skills and Qualities for Work In this section we help you to get to know what kind of person you are and what you can do Career Management Here we help you work out steps for planning anything in your life If you can plan a party plan something in school then you can plan even bigger things later in your career Work in the Local and Global Economy We help you to find out about your local area and what kind of jobs there are in it We introduce you to the countries of Europe and what you could do there What is Employability Employability is having the skills qualities and capabilities required to meet the changing needs of employers so that you can achieve your goals when you eventually go into the workplace All Year 8 students follow a course in Employability Enterprise and Entrepreneurship In this section we encourage you to be creative and think of how to solve problems Maybe you will be tomorrow s entrepreneur and we ll see you on Dragon s Den with your idea 31 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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COMPUTING Open Day Display in Room 3IT2 The Computing Department has 4 dedicated C2k PC suites All 4 suites are equipped with a CleverTouch Board Teachers of other subjects can also make regular use of a class set of laptops Specialist Courses GCSE Drama is offered at Key Stage 4 and A Level Drama at AS and A2 These courses give a firm foundation for performing arts related courses but perhaps more importantly prepare all students for professional work that involves working with others leading teams or public speaking and presentation skills At Key Stage 3 ICT is delivered as a discrete subject All Year 8 10 students are timetabled for a double period per week Topics include eSafety programming in Scratch and Python web development and networks The programme of study is refreshed annually Co Curricular We aim to provide a broad range of opportunities for students outside of their normal lesson times In specialist courses students will perform to the public giving an opportunity for parents to come and support their work We hold an annual Junior School Drama Festival where students compete for the Junior Drama Cup We provide a range of extra curricular activities led by staff and Senior students The highlight of our programme is the biennial school production where we celebrate the talents and achievements of our students with the whole school community a culmination of months of rehearsal As well as performing there are opportunities for students to be involved in all aspects of the performance lighting sound and stage management as well as front of house marketing and production The department offers GCSE Computer Science GCSE Digital Technology A Level Computer Science A Level Digital Technology All GCSE and A Level courses are taught by subject specialists Programming languages used include Python HTML and CSS An after school Coding Club runs throughout the year led by Sixth Form Coding Ambassadors THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Rooms 2Dr1 The Drama department aims to develop confidence self respect and leadership in all of our students We do this through providing students with a rich and rewarding experience of drama and theatre forms We focus on creating and devising dramatic work developing performance skills exploring social issues and the experiences of others In the Junior School we hold annual Drama Festivals to showcase the performance of curriculum work We teach in specialist Drama studios with professional lighting and sound equipment Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 32

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THE ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Bs1 WHO ARE WE We teach Economics at AS and A Level to Years 13 and 14 students GCE A Level Students study Economics at both AS and A Level where it is a popular choice The course covers many issues of contemporary relevance including What caused the credit crunch What will be the impact of Brexit How big a problem is inequality How can world poverty be reduced What are the economic consequences of global warming A range of teaching methods are used with an emphasis on relating theory to current problems Why Study Economics Economics gives students an excellent insight into how the economy works as well as developing skills of analysis evaluation and problem solving Students have gone to Higher Education to pursue courses in Economics Accountancy Finance Law and Management English groupings are determined by the student s tutor group Junior classes are allocated five periods a week English work in Year 8 and the Junior School is based on literature and language texts chosen to stimulate and challenge our students We help them enjoy and explore material which allows them to understand and practise reading writing and speaking for different purposes and audiences In the typical English lesson the emphasis is on active learning this might involve small group or paired work participating in debate role play presentations to the class drama based activities and evaluating film and other media texts The use of ICT is well integrated into English lessons to enhance teaching and learning Teachers encourage students to develop the habit of reading independently by bringing classes to the school s very well stocked Junior Library Naturally as an English Department the focus is on promoting high standards of literacy as evidenced by the quality and range of pieces showcased in the goodwork books of Junior School students There are nine specialist teachers in the English Department The majority of teachers teach the full range from Year 8 to Year 14 Extra Curricular Students have attended talks organised by Economics and Finance at QUB Visits are also organised to the dealing room in the Department of Finance at Queen s THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Main Open Day Display in Room 2En1 We aim to establish a friendly lively and purposeful atmosphere in the classroom where students are given opportunities to gain confidence as communicators and to develop their skills as readers and writers THE FRENCH DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 1Lg7 Bienvenue la Section de Fran ais Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock or Welcome to the French Department French is one of four modern languages that students have the opportunity to learn in the College Each Year 8 student who chooses French will have three periods per week and in these classes time is spent developing the students listening speaking reading and writing skills Within a very short space of time students are participating enthusiastically in pair and group work and enjoy performing role plays and short sketches At present the course being followed by our Year 8 students is Studio a very popular modern and lively textbook which offers many games songs and interactive activities Students are invited to make use of the wide range of reading material available in the Junior Library There are many simple readers available which are 33 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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suitable for beginners You will even find a series of Mister Men books in French of course Links with France and French speaking people are encouraged and in Years 13 and 14 students can participate in the exchange with our partner school Lyc e Notre Dame du Roc in la Roche sur Yon Taking all these aspects of the course into consideration it is hoped that above all the study of French in Year 8 and throughout the school will be an enjoyable experience which gives students the confidence and skills to communicate in the target language THE GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Gg1 The Geography Department aims to provide a broad and balanced geographical education and to encourage interest within and beyond the classroom Geography is becoming an ever more relevant and important area of study in today s rapidly and constantly changing physical and human environment There are five specialist teachers in the Department each teaching the full range of students The subject is taught to all students in the first three years and then students choose their GCSE subjects Geography concerns itself with both human and physical aspects of our world The endangered earth climatic change world famine nuclear power pollutions and the spreading desert are some of the key issues that interest us Recent floods earthquakes and volcanic tsunami are part of Geography Why did it happen Will it happen again Why do people live there What is pollution These are some of the issues we look at in Junior School classes At last all the main political parties have adopted the environment as one of their major policy themes We intend to give our students a thorough understanding of their physical and human surroundings as well as a wide range of intellectual and social skills In this way they will be equipped to meet the environmental challenges that will confront them in the next few years The Department is fully equipped with visual teaching aids We use the College computer network and every classroom has an interactive whiteboard There is a good collection of maps of NI and parts of England along with fine rock and fossil specimens We have a Departmental Library which is renewed and updated regularly There is much emphasis on the collection presentation and analysis of personal fieldwork using locations in Northern Ireland as this is a compulsory element of GCSE and A Level examinations Geography is very relevant to our understanding of the widespread problems facing our planet We hope that all of us will begin to appreciate that we have shared responsibility in understanding and taking care of the workings of our home THE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Po1 Politics is a literary and discursive A Level subject It is lively interesting and topical and involves a detailed knowledge of current affairs and keeping up to date with contemporary political developments worldwide Students of A Level Politics are well informed about how important decisions which affect their lives are made and about what is going on in the world around them If you are good at reading arguing writing essays weighing up evidence analysing documents and enjoy watching the news then Politics would make an excellent A Level choice Studying Politics will help you to improve your aptitude in these areas It complements other subjects such as History English Literature Sociology Geography Economics and RE and is particularly useful for those considering careers in law journalism teaching local or central government research the media or the civil service Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 34

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Course Content and Examination Arrangements In this school we follow the NI CCEA Specification for Government and Politics At the end of Year 13 students sit external examinations for their two AS modules They are as follows THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Room 3Hi4 Tyranny Treachery and Travels The Terrible Tudors and the Early Modern World 1 The Government and Politics of N Ireland 2 The British Political Process If you like a bit of controversy then you will love Year 8 History in Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock Year 14 Annual Trip to Dublin Students proceeding to A2 Level sit examinations in two further modules at the end of Year 14 1 Comparative Government The United Kingdom and the USA 2 Political Power The study and teaching of History has radically changed in the last decade The History Department has enthusiastically embraced the challenge of these changes and combines a thorough approach to academic work with a friendly relaxed and fun atmosphere The History curriculum reflects the aims and objectives of the College to promote mutual understanding awareness sensitivity and respect for all It also reflects the aims of the NI curriculum to span local national European and global contexts and to develop students as individuals and as contributors to society the economy and the environment We run regular trips to historic sites with our most recent to Poland in October 2024 For further information contact Mrs O Hare We want to create enthusiastic engaged students and nurture a passion for History that they will remember throughout their lives We challenge our students to ask why are we learning History What relevancy does it have for me today History in OLSPCK is therefore enquiry based Students are challenged to be History Detectives sifting through evidence and clues to fully understand the past They use a wide range of sources to help them step back in time and to investigate how people lived in the past Students are encouraged to ask questions and identify sources for investigation They collect and record information and present it in a range of forms Great emphasis is placed on the development of thinking skills and personal capabilities and all teachers use a range of learning and teaching 35 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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strategies to promote life long learning Lessons are enhanced by the use of digital media resources and above all a hands on approach that the students will never forget In Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock we believe in promoting History as an active and alive subject Over the last three years we have revamped our programmes based on student interests In Year 8 we study the Tudors and the Early Modern World Year 9 Revolutions including the Indian Revolution introduced in 2021 Year 10 Black Civil Rights in the USA and the Path to Partition Year 11 Life under Nazi Dictatorship 1933 45 and Northern Ireland and its Neighbours 1965 98 and Modern Ireland Year 12 International Relations 1945 2004 Year 13 Britain 1830 1880 and Ireland 1830 1867 and finally in Year 14 American Presidents 1900 2000 and Partition of Ireland 1900 25 To see examples of Year 8 and A Level work come and visit us on the third floor You will see examples of Chronologies of our life PowerPoints on Henry VIII and his wives and our books packed full of work completed in Term 1 You will also meet members of our After School History Club We look forward to seeing you on Open Day on level 3 in Hi4 and welcome further queries regarding History in the College Make sure to say hi to our Medieval knights ladies and peasants as you meet them around the College Most of all enjoy your morning in the College we are delighted to welcome you to our school THE HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 1He1 H Healthy Lifestyle O Organisation during practical classes you will develop organisation skills M Management you will learn how to make the best use of resources Time Energy Money E Energy Efficiency You will consider the different types of energy and how they can be used efficiently E Our aim in the Home Economics Department is to learn through enjoyment C You will prepare and cook many delicious recipes Your new skills will impress everyone at home O Opinions we will discuss relevant topics and you will be given the opportunity to develop and express your own opinions whilst simultaneously respecting the viewpoints of others N Nutrition you will identify the different nutrients found in food and learn how they help us grow and stay healthy O Opportunity to learn about ourselves our families and our communities M Money you will become a wise consumer knowing how to pay for goods and services using various methods of payment I Independence Home Economics is an important subject that will allow you to be more independent as you grow and develop C Culture You will have the opportunity to research different types of cultures living in our world today S Safety you will learn about safety in the home and how to keep our environment safe and hazard free Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 36

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Students in Year 8 and 10 study Home Economics for 2 periods each week and for 3 periods in Year 9 At GCSE the subject is called Food and Nutrition and at A Level Nutrition and Food Science Home Economics is a life relevant subject It enables the development of knowledge and key skills which students will use in their daily lives Communication application of number information technology intrapersonal skills self evaluation decision making and problem solving are a few of the skills that are developed in a typical lesson Past students who have studied Home Economics have gone on to pursue a wide range of degree courses including Dietetics Environmental Health Medicine Accountancy Business Studies Physiotherapy Marketing Social Work Law Nursing Consumer Studies and Teaching THE IRISH DEPARTMENT In the Irish Department we believe that Irish is more than simply a school subject we believe that Irish is an invaluable resource Irish is not simply for school Irish is for life Many of our students take the language outside the walls of the school attending cultural events and Gaeltacht courses in their free time We live in the real world like every other subject however we know that students need to know that Irish will be of use to them in the world of work Irish stands alongside all other GCSE AS and A2 subjects as a matriculation subject for third level education It has exactly the same weighting as every other subject demanded as an entrance requirement A summary glance at any local job section will reveal how frequently Irish is used by government departments here and the Irish medium education sector is constantly on the lookout for staff for their 79 schools In terms of qualifications of use in the job market today Irish has never been more desirable anywhere on the island The myth that Irish is the preserve of the few should be consigned to history It is a vibrant accessible and useful tool for life for our young people At Col iste Mhuire agus Ph draig we do our utmost to enable them to rediscover this key element of our identity Local and Global Citizenship KEY STAGE 3 LEARNING for Life and Work GCSE Open Day Display in Room 1Lg2 Open Day Display in Room 1Lg5 Irish is offered from Year 8 onwards and is studied to AS A2 Level Many of our students achieve a high level of fluency in our language and as recently as 2013 we had the top placed student in GCSE Irish We stress the importance of spoken Irish but all aspects of language learning are also catered for listening reading writing and appreciating literature for example We endeavour in Roinn na Gaeilge to allow Irish to become a real means of communication for our students and also to infuse in them a love for the culture of the language which is all around us We give children access to Irish songs and poetry at Christmas and during the St Patrick s Day celebrations We have hosted Feis Bh al Feirste in recent years Local and Global Citizenship has been taught in the College as part of the Education Authority pilot since September 2003 It is a vocational subject which aims to help students deal with the challenges of everyday life in Northern Ireland The Curriculum reflects the aims and objectives of the College to promote mutual understanding awareness sensitivity and respect for all In Year 8 students explore Diversity and Inclusion This involves exploring identity of the individual of others in the class in NI nationally and globally Students also investigate stereotyping sectarianism and racism and look at strategies to overcome these issues In Year 9 students examine Human Rights and Social Responsibility as well as Equality and Social Justice and in Year 10 Democracy and Participation GCSE Learning for Life and Work is a compulsory GCSE in the College It combines the strands of Citizenship Employability and Personal Development and highlights the importance of playing an active part in society on a local national 37 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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and global scale We seek to enhance our students learning experiences through educational visits and workshops from the NI Assembly Education Service local politicians the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Police Ombudsman Our GCSE results consistently exceed NI averages and we pride ourselves on the high performance of our students We look forward to seeing you on Open Day and welcome further queries regarding Citizenship in the College use Mathematics as a language of communication develop knowledge and understanding of personal finance develop the ability to reason logically At Key Stage 3 students study topics across three main areas of Maths Number Algebra Handling Data and Geometry Measures These topics are taught using a range of teaching strategies allowing the department to ensure our students are suitably challenged and motivated to continue the study of Mathematics at a higher level n Year 8 students study fractions decimals solving equations averages and measuring angles amongst other topics In Year 9 this knowledge is extended to more complex problems along with new concepts such as circles and inequalities In Year 10 students will meet Pythagoras Theorem cumulative frequency curves and quadratic equations to prepare them for the transition to GCSE At GCSE we offer 2 routes depending on the ability of each student Students with a greater flair for the subject complete GCSE Mathematics at the end of Year 11 and GCSE Further Mathematics at the end of Year 12 Other students complete GCSE Mathematics over a two year period of study with one assessment unit examined at the end of Year 11 and a second examined at the end of Year 12 THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 1Ma2 Events on Open Day in the Mathematics Department Open Day Display in room 1Ma2 9 30am 12 30pm Numeracy Ninjas Competition in room 1Ma1 parents vs P7 P6 students 9 45am 10 30am 11 30am The Mathematics Department at OLSPCK seeks to achieve high standards in the teaching and learning of Mathematics to bring out the best in all students irrespective of their ability The Mathematics Department encourages all students to enjoy Mathematics achieve their highest potential apply Mathematics in everyday situations The Mathematics Department offers 2 A Levels Mathematics and Further Mathematics Further Mathematics aims to stretch the most able mathematicians and is suitable for students with a particular aptitude in the subject MOVING IMAGE ARTS In today s digital age where visual storytelling has become an integral part of our lives the art of filmmaking has gained immense popularity In NI the film and TV industry are both booming with a need for local professional talent Recognising the need to nurture young talent and provide them with the necessary skills our school is thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our A Level subjects Moving Image Arts This captivating course allows students to delve into the history of film exploring topics such as The Golden Hollywood Age Alfred Hitchcock and German Expressionism Students also have an exciting opportunity to bring their creative visions to life through creating their very own films that they write plan direct and shoot themselves Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 38

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Facilities We are very lucky to have secured funding for a state of the art Mac suite equipped with 10 Mac computers We also have 8 Canon DSLRs a threepoint lighting system gimbals tripods and more This cutting edge technology allows students to explore their creativity and visual storytelling Extra curricular We believe in enriching the learning experience beyond the classroom Previously our students attended a screening of the superb An Cail n Ci in with Dr Carlin in The Strand Arts Centre As Tim Burton is a director students study as part of their course Miss O Hagan took our AS and A2 students to see Beetlejuice 2 this October The department recently arranged a careers talk with Michael Dawson an executive producer for Element Pictures Looking ahead we re thrilled to announce an upcoming Film and Cinematography Workshop hosted by the renowned Nerve Centre This workshop promises to be an invaluable experience offering insights from industry experts and providing hands on training to refine the skills of our students Additionally our film enthusiasts can participate in our Senior and Upper School Film Club where members discuss the art of film and cinematography and make their very own films These clubs provide a space for like minded students to share their passion fostering a sense of community among our aspiring filmmakers We encourage our students to avail of the free educational opportunities workshops and work experience made available by NI Screen Academies and Screenworks Into Film Several of our students have attended these courses and found them incredibly beneficial THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Rooms 3Mu2 3Mu3 and Band Room Our Lady and St Patrick s College introduces students to an exciting world of music through three core areas Listening Composing and Performing Students will listen to and perform a plethora of musical genres and it is hoped that students will share their own musical tastes with their peers and teachers Regardless of whether you have played an instrument or not you will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments including keyboard and various other classroom instruments giving performances throughout the year Year 8 9 and 10 students have a double period each week 1 hour in which they work through a booklet guiding them through the core areas using various tasks and approaches to enhance learning In Year 10 students will focus on contemporary music music for special occasions and improvisation GCSE The College offers GCSE Music as a regular twoyear and fast track option The fast track course is taken during senior lunchtime and completed in one year This option is only available to the most capable students and eligibility for admission will be assessed by the Head of Department and or audition The regular two year option for GCSE Music is also available to all students AS A2 We follow the CCEA syllabus to prepare our students for Higher Education Many of the A Level students are amongst the top level performers in Northern Ireland Instrumental Lessons Individual and small group tuition is available in the College We endeavour to cater for all students and have some of the most outstanding peripatetic tutors available Lessons are available in most orchestral instruments strings woodwind brass and percussion alongside voice guitar piano and traditional instruments Extra Curricular Activities The Department offers an array of after school and lunchtime activities for students We encourage students to get involved as we believe that these activities develop a range of skills including inter and intrapersonal skills working as a team social 39 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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skills developing their musical gift in solo and group contexts and of course they allow students to mix with other students both within and outside of their year group Samba Group All students receiving drum kit lessons and some who don t practise weekly and perform at many events throughout the year Led by Mr J Gillen These activities include Mixed String Ensemble Offers Junior players a peer mentor to enhance performance and group skills Conducted by Mrs C McCanny Junior Choir The Junior Choir is a seventy strong choir for students in Years 8 9 and 10 They play a significant role in school concerts throughout the year as well as competing in various festivals and visiting hospitals to bring hope to the sick and those in need Conducted by Miss S McErlane Junior Orchestra The orchestra practises one afternoon each week after school and gives instrumental players an opportunity to contribute to a larger group of musicians in preparation for the two main school concerts Conducted by Mr J Haslett THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in the Sports Hall What is the purpose of Physical Education Participation in Physical Education enables young people to learn through movement so that they develop extend and refine their skills in a range of movement situations Physical Education should also help young people to develop positive attitudes towards taking part in physical activities and contribute to a healthy lifestyle Active enjoyable and challenging learning experiences in this subject help to develop positive attitudes to and enjoyment of physical activity an awareness of the positive impact of physical activity upon health and well being positive relationships sportsmanship fair play and respect for differing abilities Traditional Group The Traditional Group meets once a week during lunchtime Musicians will have the chance to learn a diverse range of traditional pieces which are performed at many events throughout the school year and of course these pieces will be performed from memory Conducted by Mr N McClean Senior Orchestra This orchestra meets once a week after school and promises to be good fun and satisfying as students rehearse more complex works in preparation for school events and concerts Conducted by Mrs C McCanny Senior Choir Students enjoy learning a variety of songs including sacred contemporary pop jazz etc Conducted by Mrs Clare McCanny Girls Choir The girls choir is a small chamber choir for girls in the Senior and Upper School who are taking voice lessons The girls rehearse once a week and work on more intricate repertoire from a variety of genres Conducted by Miss S McErlane Band Mentor Junior bands are coached by more experienced Tutors and staff to perform in the Tr caire Concert in early spring Guitar Ensemble All students receiving guitar lessons enjoy a group performance session Where does PE fit into the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum Physical Education is a compulsory subject in Key Stages 3 4 Years 8 12 The goal is to develop students as individuals contributors to society the economy and the environment through the development of knowledge understanding and skills in PE What activities do we do in Year 8 Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket European handball Football Gaelic football Gymnastics Hurling Rugby Softball Swimming Table Tennis Camogie Dance Hockey Netball Rounders and Tennis How many times do you get PE each week All Year 8 9 and 10 students have a 90 minute triple period of PE once a week Year 11 and 12 students have a 60 minute double period of PE each week Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 40

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How many PE teachers are there We have five full time and part time specialist teachers of physical education We also have a PE technician employed to assist the department What facilities do you have for PE We have a fully equipped gymnasium plus a multipurpose hall which we can split with a partition or join to form one large hall We use this hall for junior netball as well as for badminton table tennis unihoc zumba dance keep fit and others In Year 8 the emphasis is very much on active learning and reflection Discussion analysis and critical thinking form an important part of your classroom activity A significant part of your work will be your Journal RE notebook which is used to record your work as well as giving you the opportunity to reflect on your experiences and progress The Journal is also used as a spiritual diary to record your own thoughts and prayers Each chapter of your Journal is decorated by you as a reflection of the theme of the work being studied We also have a fitness suite within this suite we have cardio machines various fixed resistance machines and free weights This facility is used primarily by curriculum and exam PE classes however Upper School students are permitted to use it with permission from PE staff Outside Facilities We have a new full size grass Gaelic games pitch four 2G synthetic tennis courts hockey surface an outside enclosed basketball court and a flood lit 3G synthetic soccer pitch We also have two outdoor table tennis tables What sports does the College participate in In Year 8 we are involved in a large number of inter school sports OLSPCK offers a wide range of activities open to all new students Both boys and girls can represent the College in Association Football Athletics Badminton Basketball Camogie Cross Country Gaelic Football Golf Hurling Rugby Swimming and more This wide range of activities is made possible only by the large number of fully committed volunteer teachers who lead coach and develop these teams THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3Re1 The Religious Education Key Stage 3 programme at Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock is designed to introduce you to many new and exciting learning experiences You will begin to follow our bespoke Programme of Study based around the diocesan Fully Alive curriculum Year 8 commences with you exploring the concept of community leading into the life of the Parish You will experience the life stories of many interesting characters in the Bible You will gain an opportunity to become experts on stories from either the Old or New Testament in record time You go on to explore the world of Jesus looking in particular at the Jewish background followed by work on the parables the disciples of Jesus and much more There is also ample opportunity for budding actors and actresses to develop their talents with the performance of role plays based on Biblical characters and their stories For all students the development of key skills such as communication working with others evaluation and empathy is of paramount importance One of the highlights of Religious Education in the Junior School is the opportunity to take part in an annual retreat in the College Oratory Not only are we blessed with fantastic facilities but we also have the great fortune of having Sister Marie Doyle to lead in house retreats This gives you an opportunity to get away from it all and to get to know one another better The Student Mentor Programme also works closely with the Religious Education programme when once a week you will meet with Year 13 students who will further add to your learning experience in an active and engaging manner As well as learning about the Christian faith you will also explore many other world faiths including Judaism Hinduism and Islam You will ask big questions about life s purpose and meaning and explore ethics and morals in modern society We very much look forward to welcoming you at our Open Day 41 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Rooms 2S2 2S5 and 2S10 Primary 7 you are very welcome to the Science Department The Science Department has eleven laboratories and one theory classroom There are fifteen Science teachers and three technicians You will get a chance to meet many of them today You will find interactive displays for all three Science subjects Chemistry in 2S2 Physics in 2S5 and Biology in 2S10 Take time to look at the experiments talk to our students and even have a go yourself Samples of Year 8 work will also be available for you to have a look at We hope you enjoy your visit to the Science Department where all our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have well as the traditional written presentation Success in Science Your progress will be monitored throughout the year and feedback will be given to you and your parents regularly You will be assessed via homework question and answer sessions practical tests oral presentations and written tests You will get the opportunity to participate in Science competitions and take part in Science themed events during STEAM week each March Years 9 and 10 In Year 9 you will have four periods of Science per week In Year 10 you will have six periods per week a double period for each Science subject The Year 10 Biology Chemistry and Physics courses will give you chance to consider your options for GCSE and help you decide which Science subjects to study in Year 11 and maybe even A Level Enjoy your visit and remember if you have any further questions about Science in the College please ask one of the staff in the laboratories who will be more than happy to help Year 8 Science In Year 8 you will have five periods of Science per week We guarantee you will enjoy Science that s what our Year 8 students this year tell us From the start of the course you will participate in a wide range of practical activities with a hands on or interactive approach By the end of the first term you will know how to use a Bunsen burner safely and complete a number of chemical reactions You will even have carried out a complete scientific investigation You will then cover a range of Biology Chemistry and Physics topics and at the end of every unit you will have a chance to evaluate how you got on and tell us what you think Practical Work When you are doing experiments you will work in groups of 2 4 students You will be encouraged to work together cooperatively and to apply your thinking skills to the problem You will learn how to record your results accurately and manage all kinds of information You will practise presenting your findings in a variety of ways including oral work poster work using ICT as Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 42

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THE SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 3So Sociology is the study of human social relationships and the structures and institutions that support them The course is also designed to assist in developing a range of essential skills that will prove invaluable in today s working environment For instance you will be taught to interpret apply and evaluate various sociological perspectives and make informed and responsible judgements based on this knowledge and understanding Part of the appeal of studying Sociology is that it is a contemporary subject Sociologists study a wide range of topics as outlined in the table below The WJEC Welsh Joint Education Committee specification is studied and it is a modular course Assessment will involve external examinations and will include structured essay questions The Specification consists of Four Units AS Unit 1 Acquiring Culture AS Unit 2 Understanding Society and Methods of Sociological Enquiry 15 of A Level qualification 37 5 of AS qualification 25 of A Level qualification 62 5 of AS qualification Written Examination 1 Hour 15 Minutes Written Examination 2 Hours 60 Marks 90 Marks Topics studied include the socialisation of culture family forms and diversity demographic change and its influence on the Topics studied include methodological approaches to social structure of families in England and Wales relationships within the research examples of contemporary social research the role family and theoretical perspectives on the family and households and function of education patterns and trends of educational attainment with reference to social groups contemporary social policy regarding education the influence of external and internal factors on attainment and theoretical perspectives on the role of education A2 Unit 3 Power and Control AS Unit 4 Applied Methods of Sociological Enquiry and Social Inequality 25 of A Level qualification 35 of A Level qualification Written Examination 2 Hours Written Examination 2 Hours 15 Minutes 70 Marks 100 Marks Topics studied include patterns of crime and deviance with reference to social groups how crime rates are measured crime Topics studied include research methods and their practical and deviance as social constructs the role of the media the implications social inequality and theoretical explanations of relationship between social policy and crime and theories and inequality explanations of crime and deviance 43 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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THE SPANISH DEPARTMENT Open Day Display in Room 1Lg3 Welcome to the Spanish Department Bienvenidos a todos THE TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT Open Day Displays in Rooms 2Sy1 2Mf3 2Pl3 and Foyer In the Spanish Department learning Spanish is never just about textbooks and grammar drills it s about engagement and interaction During Open Day you will be able to chat to our students about their experiences of learning Spanish use our Digital resources and complete a quiz to win a prize You may even test out your Spanish skills on our Spanish teachers Technology and Design is part of the minimum requirement for every student at Key Stage 3 It is based upon the laws and principles of science and utilises these to solve real life problems Our course addresses the Northern Ireland Curriculum and provides relevant active learning opportunities to acquire and develop the Cross curricular Skills and Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities In Year 8 Technology you will have a double and a single class on your timetable each week Much of your knowledge and learning is gained through practical based activities in a manufacturing room during the double class and backed up with theory in the single class To add a cultural flair to the day we ve prepared a delicious tapas display for you to enjoy featuring traditional Spanish snacks like tortilla espa ola chorizo and queso manchego Don t miss our Spanish themed photobooth complete with props like sombreros flamenco fans and castanets it s the perfect way to capture a memory of your visit Our student language ambassadors are on hand to share their experiences of studying Spanish They ll tell you about the joy of mastering a new language their favourite lessons and how Spanish has opened up new opportunities for the from exploring Hispanic literature to preparing for future travels and careers Studying Spanish in the Spanish Department is more than just a subject it s a gateway to global citizenship We encourage our students to think beyond the classroom and we offer exciting opportunities such as pen pal exchanges cultural immersion trips to Spain and a chance to participate in our school s European Day of Languages activities We look forward to welcoming you to the Spanish Department during Open Day Stop by to explore the language enjoy some tapas and strike a pose at the photobooth Nos vemos pronto Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock Following guidance on safety you are quickly introduced to a range of manufacturing techniques and have the opportunity to become familiar with and use various processes and equipment These include the use of hand tools pedestal drill band facer polisher and plastics oven This product is a key ring designed to hold your locker key and to give you training and experience on all the machines in Technology 44

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Manufacture CADCAM Students manufacture with a range of materials which include wood metal and plastics In total we have 3 manufacturing rooms 3 planning rooms 2 systems rooms associated storage areas and an exhibition area all equipped to a high standard Today in Technology you can visit and observe a number of rooms to get a taste of what takes place in our department Next you will have the opportunity to solder some electronic components as you incorporate a circuit into a Christmas card project Your third activity will be the manufacture of a motor propelled vehicle incorporating another electronic circuit where you will gain experience working with metal and associated manufacturing techniques At all times you will be encouraged to strive for excellence and adopt safe working practices in the manufacturing environment The attached planning rooms provide clean space for work during manufacturing processes Interspersed with the manufacturing activities are opportunities to use the systems rooms which contain a suite of computers Here you will use a wide range of software to word process design and simulate electronic circuits observe mechanical systems in action design and draw using CAD computer aided drawing packages By the end of Key Stage 3 you will also have experienced other manufacturing equipment including PCB manufacturing facilities vacuum former blow moulding manual milling machine lathe CNC mill router with lathe attachment laser cutter and 3D printer The subject is also offered at GCSE AS and A2 The emphasis continues to be on product design and manufacture and students will be involved in the design and manufacture of their own products Students are offered experience in the following areas Electronics Mechanisms Pneumatics Graphic Communication and ICT including Computer Control and Computer Aided Design and 45 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Clubs Societies and Extra Curricular Activities September 2023 October 2023 October 2023 Sept 2023 Retreats for all Year 14 tutor groups 07 09 23 Mass to honour Our Lady at start of the academic year 07 09 23 A speaker from Tr caire received a cheque for 13 621 15 09 23 Habitat for Humanity workshop for 12 Year 14 students 18 09 23 Fr Tony Coney delivered Assembly for Year 8 students 18 09 23 Fr Tony Coney delivered Assembly for Year 9 students 21 09 23 Young Enterprise event for all Year 8 students 26 09 23 Year 9 European Scavenger Hunt to celebrate European Day of Languages 28 09 23 Year 8 Mass of Welcome 30 09 23 Eimear Crozier Genevieve McCollum and Tomas Murphy Year 13 were elected to the NI Youth Forum Executive Committee 02 10 23 All Year 14 students attended the University Roadshow in the College 02 04 10 23 Year 12 Art students attended a printmaking workshop 24 25 10 23 Translink Year 8 Bus Safety 25 10 23 Annual Love for Life presentations for Year 11 and Year 14 students 03 10 23 20 Year 13 14 students did the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 04 10 23 Year 10 Junior School Awards Ceremony for 2022 2023 05 10 23 Year 10 European themed Quiz to celebrate European Day of Languages 27 10 23 01 11 23 The Art Drama and Music departments organised a trip to New York for 50 students Oct Nov 2023 Year 10 Talking about Consent NEXUS workshops Oct Nov 2023 Retreats for all Year 14 tutor groups 06 10 23 Junior School Sponsored Walk for St Bernadette s Children Centre in Peru 06 08 10 23 Year 9 10 students on a Geography trip to Delphi Valley Adventure Centre Galway 09 10 23 Focus of the Week is Black History Month 12 10 23 Year 13 Computer Science and Digital Technology students went on a one day visit to BT 16 10 23 Maths Week Ireland with the Daily Maths Puzzle and The Great Big Maths Quiz for Year 9 on 19 10 23 16 17 10 23 Year 13 Biology fieldwork 16 22 10 23 As part of Book Week NI Junior School students participated in the D E A R Drop Everything and Read challenge 17 10 23 Year 13 Anti Bullying Mentor training 17 10 23 C n Meachair and Rosie Woulahan Year 12 won the One World Festival Competition 20 10 23 Year 9 Young Enterprise event 20 10 23 Year 14 Art students attended a print workshop in Bangor 23 10 23 Training for Literacy and Numeracy Mentors 24 10 23 The College won the Best Overall School Award in the Northern Ireland Sentinus Young Innovators 2023 competition 24 10 23 Year 10 students attended a talk by the PSNI on sexploitation and the risks associated with vaping Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 46

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November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 10 11 23 Year 13 students attended a SHAHRP presentation on Staying Safe on a Night Out 13 11 23 Anti Bullying Week 13 11 23 Geography week photography on the theme The Power of Place 14 11 23 Senior School Awards Ceremony for 2022 2023 15 11 23 November We Remember Prayer Service 15 11 23 Year 11 Mood Matters talks from AWARE NI 16 11 23 Anti Bullying Workshops for all Year 10 students 20 11 23 Culture Week 21 11 23 Year 13 Careers event 27 11 23 Year 13 Chemistry students attended a presentation by the Royal Society of Chemistry 01 12 23 As members of the NI Youth Forum Upper School students Luc Berthelot Eimear Crozier and Genevieve McCollum addressed local politicians and representatives from EA DE CCEA Lifeline Aware and Mencap about mental health and young people 02 12 23 Students participated in the Bar Mock Trial 05 12 23 20 Year 13 and 14 Art students attended a workshop talk and tour of the RUA exhibition in the Ulster Museum 06 12 23 33 Year 13 Business Studies students attended the Young Enterprise Company Programme showcase at St George s Market 07 12 23 4 A Level Maths students participated in a Maths competition in Queen s University Belfast 07 12 23 Christmas Bake Off for Year 10 students 07 12 23 The College hosted the Marie Curie Lights to Remember event 12 12 23 AS A2 Moving Image Arts students took part in a film workshop hosted by The Nerve Centre 12 13 12 23 1 000 Christmas dinners were provided by staff in the Dining Hall 12 14 12 23 Year 8 Health Appraisals conducted by the Schools Health Service 18 12 23 16 Year 13 14 Technology and Design students visited Land Rover Solihull 20 12 23 Senior and Upper School Prayer Carol Service and Concert 20 12 23 Upper School Christmas Jumper Competition 17 01 24 Several students made short speeches about the need for young people to use their right to vote at the Equality and Justice Society event to launch the Youth Voter Registration Campaign 21st Century Suffragettes in the Long Gallery Stormont 19 01 24 Year 14 students participated in a workshop delivered by Ben Best Tree of Knowledge entitled Reach for the Power Inside 22 01 24 Christian Unity Week was marked with assemblies by visitors from local churches 22 01 24 4 students represented Northern Ireland in two soccer matches against Australia Jack Faloona and Darragh McCann for NI U16 and Owen O Neill and James Douglas for NI U18 22 01 24 Some Year 13 students attended an online presentation on Medicine 23 01 24 Some Year 13 students attended an online presentation on Dietetics 23 01 24 To launch the Tr caire Lenten Campaign 2024 the College welcomed Mr Mark McMahon who spoke to all year groups on this year s focus on Malawi 26 01 24 Martha Macaulay Year 8 won the U13 Shine A Light poster competition which aims to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases 29 01 24 Catholic Schools Week was celebrated in the College with the theme Communities of Service 31 01 24 27 Year 12 students completed the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge 21 12 23 Junior School Prayer Carol Service and Concert 22 12 23 Upper School Award Ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of the Class of 2023 47 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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February 2024 March 2024 March 2024 02 02 24 Year 13 and 14 Moving Image Arts students participated in a film workshop Part 1 hosted by The Nerve Centre 01 03 24 Jaceb Fegan Year 13 was chosen as one of the winners of the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2023 24 22 24 03 24 28 Year 12 students participated in the Duke of Edinburgh practice weekend expedition on the Mourne Mountains 05 02 24 Focus of the Week to mark Safer Internet Day 05 02 24 Some Year 14 students attended an Apprenticeships talk by Kainos 06 02 24 Year 13 students attended a presentation by Queen s University Belfast 08 02 24 80 Year 13 students attended a talk by the Scottish universities 07 09 02 24 College production Back to the 80 s 09 16 02 24 Basketball trip to the USA 10 17 02 24 Ski trip to Andalo Italy 12 16 02 24 Geography department visited Tenerife 20 21 02 24 All Year 10 students attended workshops on Dealing with Feelings delivered by the EA Emotional Well being Support Team 22 02 24 Year 12 students attended a workshop by Ben Best entitled Laugh in the Face of Exams An evening workshop was also provided for Year 12 and 14 parents 23 02 24 New Driver presentation for all Year 13 students 28 02 24 4 Year 13 students attended a medical event run by the British HIP Society 28 02 24 Year 13 students attended a presentation by Ulster University 28 02 24 Year 13 14 Chaplaincy students attended a Tr caire talk with a visitor from Malawi 29 02 24 Year 12 GCSE Geography students participated in an Engineering in Geography masterclass 29 02 24 AS and A2 Moving Image Arts students took part in a film workshop Part 2 hosted by The Nerve Centre 05 03 24 19 x Year 9 14 students attended a strategy day with the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Directorate at QUB 05 03 24 8 x Year 13 students in the European Youth Parliament team attended the EYPUK Regional Forum in City Hall and qualified for the national round in Liverpool in September 2024 26 03 24 Year 8 Mentor Concert for students and parents 27 03 24 4 638 was raised by Year 10 tutor groups as part of the Big League Tr caire Competition 06 03 24 14 x Year 12 students participated in the British Physics Olympiad Intermediate Challenge 06 03 24 World Book Day was celebrated with a Year 8 Quiz 07 03 24 Presentation to Year 1114 students by law firm Carson McDowell 11 03 24 Year 13 English Literature students visited the Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy 11 03 24 5 x Year 13 students participated in the British Physics Olympiad Senior Challenge 12 03 24 As part of the celebrations of Seachtain na Gaeilge Irish Language Week the College hosted Feis Bh al Feirste 12 03 24 A ceramic figure by past pupil Peter McCollum was photographed for publication in the CCEA True Colours Virtual Art Exhibition 2024 14 03 24 4 x Year 10 12 students won the Royal Society of Chemistry Top of the Bench competition at QUB 15 03 24 All students attended Mass in the College in honour of St Patrick 15 03 24 12 x Year 13 students attended the Methody Law Conference 19 03 24 U18 boys won the Northern Ireland Cup soccer in Windsor Park 21 03 24 College Annual Spring Concert 22 03 24 To celebrate World Maths Day all Year 10 students took part in a Big Maths Workshop Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 48

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April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 02 04 24 Shea O Neill Year 12 was selected for the 63rd National Mathematics Summer School following an excellent performance in the UKMT Intermediate Challenge 04 04 24 Amanda Vincent Year 13 won a Gold Medal in the Irish Chemistry Olympiad and received her medal at an awards ceremony in Dublin 10 04 24 LearnSpark Study Skills Course for all Year 8 students 11 04 24 Year 12 14 students attended a presentation on a career in media delivered by Ms Fiona Campbell BBC 24 04 24 Tom McClean Jamie McCorry and Kane McGuigan in Year 10 achieved 3rd place in the Tr caire Game Changer Challenge Competition in Dublin 02 05 24 Leaver events for the Class of 2024 17 05 24 Year 8 9 students from the Culture Club attended a workshop in preparation for their participation in the cultural event Amal in Narnia on Saturday 18 05 24 23 24 05 24 Flight School for the P5 pupils from St Joseph s PS Carryduff and St Patrick s PS Ballygalget 30 05 24 07 06 24 Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the College Oratory 30 05 24 Art exhibition in the College showcasing the work of our Year 13 and Year 14 Art students 25 04 24 UCAS Exhibition for all Year 13 students 25 04 24 60 x Year 8 9 students competed in the Junior UKMT Challenge 26 04 2024 Year 10 students attend the Smashed Ambassadors Programme on alcohol education 26 04 24 Liam Blaney Year 13 Gaelic and Shea Pucci Year 14 Hurling awarded an Ulster Schools All Star 2024 27 04 25 The College was nominated for Sporting School of the Year at the Local Women s annual awards in the Europa Hotel 30 04 24 02 05 24 All Year 9 students attended Nexus NI workshops on Tech World and Me Years 8 11 Sports Days and Tournaments were organised by the PE department Year 8 visits to the Belfast Synagogue 04 06 24 Inter class Golf Tournament for all aspiring golfers in Year 8 11 06 06 24 Period Dignity workshops for Year 8 girls 07 06 24 Year 10 students participated in the Young Enterprise Learn to Earn workshop 07 06 24 Rithvik Deekonda Year 9 came 3rd in the Secondary Puzzle Solving Chess Championship with Ulster Chess Year 13 Work Shadowing 11 06 24 Geography Club volunteers took part in a clean up on Tyrella Beach to mark World Ocean Day 11 14 06 24 Year 8 10 German trip to Cologne Germany and the Rhine Region 17 06 24 OLSPELL the annual spelling contest took place for Year 8 17 21 06 24 Year 8 9 French trip to Paris 23 06 24 Year 8 9 students departed for a one week stay in the Irish College 25 06 24 Year 8 Drama Festival 25 27 06 24 Year 12 Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition in the Mourne Mountains 26 06 24 The College choir sang at the Clonard Novena 26 06 24 19 students were invited by Kate Nicholl MLA to present their Female Voices project in the Long Gallery Stormont 49 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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Sporting Achievements College Sporting Achievements Competitions 2023 2024 Year 14 Boys Year 13 Boys Senior Girls Year 12 Boys Year 10 Boys Year 11 Boys Year 8 Boys Year 8 Girls Association Football Belfast Cup Translink Cup Electric Ireland Senior Cup Belfast District Cup Belfast and NI Cup Belfast District Cup Belfast District Cup Electric Ireland Cup Group Stages Winners Group Stages Winners Semi Finalists Group Stages Winners Semi Fianalists Intermediate boys Year 12 Inter Girls Year 11 Junior Girls Year 10 Junior Girls Year 10 Year 9 Girls U19 Boys U16 Boys U14 Boys Year 8 Boys U19 Girls U16 Girls U15 Girls Athletics Conor Adair Isa McCarron Katie Keown Emer McKee Olivia McCusker Basketball Northern Ireland B Northern Ireland B Ulster Ulster Blitz All Ireland A All Ireland A All Ireland A Silver District 100m 400m and Bronze 400m at Ulsters Down Cross Country Champion Runner up 800m at Ulsters Ulster 1500m Champion Down Ulster Irish Cross Country Champion Ulster 3000m and 1500m Down and Ulster Cross Country Champion Winners Winners Semi Final Group Stages Group Stages Group Stages Winners Senior Camogie Year 14 Junior Camogie Year 12 U14 Camogie Year 10 Year 8 Camogie Ulster Championships B Ulster Championships B Ulster Championships B Ulster Championship 12 a side Group Stages Semi Finalists Semi finalists Runners Up Our Lady and St Patrick s College Knock 50

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