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What is the KEY Programme? The ‘Key Programme’ combines enterprise training with outdoor activities for students aged 14 -16. The programme encourages personal development through active learning and reinforces the importance of staying in school. Students attend four residentials throughout the school year from September to May in one of a number of outdoor activity centres across the North of Ireland. Schools partner with additional schools from different backgrounds throughout the duration of the programme and students are encouraged to socialise and work with their peers in partner schools. Following participation in the programme students will graduate with a certificate endorsed by CCEA and NCCA and will be eligible for selection to attend an international Junior Achievement Conference in Canada! KEY Topics: - Personal development
- Motivation and confidence building
- Communication and team work
- Personal budgeting and goal setting
- Exploration of employment opportunities
- Career planning and interview skill
- Enterprise training and business creation
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of outdoor pursuits such as: - Canoeing
- Wet bouldering
- Abseiling
- Raft – building
- Archery
The following Year 11 students from St Patrick’s Academy were selected to take part in the Key Programme 2009-2010. Erin Mc Guinness Dean Mc Williams Jessica O’Neill Michal Sulek Rachel Hunter Laura Mulholland Niall Mc Killion Neamh O'Meallaigh Declan Burns Chelsea Rock Vincent Robinson Deborah Anderson Well done to each of the students who successfully completed residential one which took place recently in Killowen. Dates of KEY Programme residentials: Residential one: 14th – 16th October 2009 Residential two: 14th – 16th December 2009 Residential three: 1st – 3rd March 2010 Residential four: 17th – 21st May 2010 The Key Programme graduation ceremony will take place in June. |
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Art club runs on Thursday after school. It is open to all year groups and pupils have fun with a wide range of art and design activities including clay, printing, sculpture and many more! |
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LIBRARY STAFF Mr G. Part LIBRARY OPENING HOURS Mon : 8.45-4.00 Tue: 8.45-5.00 Wed: 8.45-4.00 Thurs: 8.45-5.00 Fri: 8.45-3.00 LIBRARY RESOURCES Fiction Books Non-Fiction Books Reference Books Networked Computers Internet Access CD-ROMs DVDs Videos Audio Books Magazines Newspapers Pamphlets News Cutting Files Careers guidance
| The Library is dedicated to: - The development of reading skills
- The development of information handling skills
- Equality of opportunity
- Developing pupil self esteem and motivation in their work
- Helping pupils become independent learners
Situated in the main building of the school, St . Patrick’ s Library is easily accessible and provides a welcoming and friendly environment to both students and staff. The attractive open plan layout is ideal for helping to stimulate independent study. The library offers over 5,000 resources covering a full range of media from printed materials to non book materials. The non fiction stock aims to support the school curriculum, while at the same time catering for the interests of students. The fiction collection offers a wide variety of novels in all genres, including the latest publications and classic favourites. At St. Patrick’s student and staff input is both welcomed and encouraged in helping to choose new resources for the library. The library is equipped with eight computer terminals, all of which are linked to an internet server. Students and staff have access to these computers during class and lunch time and Library facilities are also available for the school Homework Club every Tuesday and Thursday until 5.00pm. Year 8 Induction The development of reading and research skills is something we consider to be of great importance here at St. Patrick’s. The induction programme is specially designed to do this.Term 1Students are introduced to and made familiar with the school library, learning about the organisation of different resources and how to get the most from what the library has to offer.Term 2 Higher SkillsStudents get to put their information and reading skills into practice by completing individual projects assigned by their class teachers. The use and development of IT skills are also encouraged. Literacy Promotion - Events of the School Year - National Poetry day
- Halloween Fiction/Art Competition
- Annual Book Review Competition (Years 8 - 10)
- World Book Day Celebrations
- Author visits - Catherine Charlie (2009)
- Liz Weir (2010)
- Book Fair October 2009
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 Pupils of St. Patrick's celebrated the launch of the new 'Film club' which is the latest addition to the school's extensive after-school programme.
The new film club is being delivered by Cinemagic and funded by the Northern Ireland Screen and aims to encourage pupils to develop a healthy interest in a range of film genres. Pupils not only get the opportunity to watch countless films of their choice but they also avail of the opportunity to review each film online, using their special user area on the official 'Film Club' site www.filmclub.org. The club runs Alternate Fridays from 3pm - 5pm and has proven extremely succussful so far with over fifty pupils in attendance at the first film. For further information contact Ms Clarke. |
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Students at St. Patrick's are aware of the real benefits of learning a second language. Our Polish students are enthused in learning English as a second language and are keen to develop their language skills by participating in the afterschool Language Club which is supported by teachers Miss L O'Neill and Miss O Baxter. The motto of the afterschool club is ultimately to: learn language through fun. The club takes place weekly and students have the opportunity to work in small groups and partake in a range of fun activities which are based on developing essential language skills. St. Patrick's High School provides a range of excellent resources for its students. Pupils learning English as a second language, make great use of the library, its wide collection of books, and the ICT suite. Our students are enthused about using books, magazines and the Internet to pursue their personal interests in English language. Similarly students enjoy playing language games and using ICT to enhance the learning of English. Both Miss O'Neill and Miss Baxter believe in the fundamental importance of developing language skills through communication.. Therefore 'chatting' is very welcome! The language teachers are enthusiastic and supportive in encouraging their students in their achievements and many students have successfully completed a number of mini projects such as 'My Autobiography' and have experimented with producing original forms of writing such as newspaper reports. In St. Patrick's High School teachers encourage students in their learning of an additional language which will prepare them for the vast opportunities in the world. In fact there is a growing demand for people who speak language in addition to English in areas such as marketing, advertising, teaching, management and transport to name a few! Any student wishing to joing the afterschool club are most welcome, and should see Miss O'Neill (Rm 11). Remember, learning language through fun is fun! |
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