Annual Report 2010-2011

KNOCKBREDA HIGH SCHOOL

ANNUAL REPORT

2010-2011

Board of Governors 2010-2011

Chairperson Mr G Haire

Vice-Chairperson Mrs A Little

Secretary Mr W Gordon

Transferors’ Representative: Ms E Douglas

Transferors’ Representative: Mr P Hilton

Transferors’ Representative: Mrs A Smith

SEELB Representative: Mr G Haire

SEELB Representative: Mr P Jackson

Teachers’ Representative: Miss C Irwin

Parents’ Representative: Mrs G Jess

Parents’ Representative: Mrs A Little

Appeals Committee Ms Douglas, Mr Hilton, Ms Jess & Mrs Little.

Finance/Staffing Committee Mr Haire, Mr Jackson & Mrs Smith.

Responsibilities of the Governors

The Board of Governors is responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of the school including:

(i) Admissions

(ii) Staffing

(iii) Curriculum

(iv) Accommodation

(v) Finances

(vi) Sub-Committees

SCHOOL BUDGET 2010 – 2011

Income Total Resources Available to School 2,245,158

Expenditure Teaching Staff 1,785,094

Non-Teaching Staff 195,028

Other Costs 334,393

Gross Expenditure 2,314,515

Balance Balance at 31.03.11 -69,357

Population Analysis October 2010

Year Reg F M Grand TotalYear 8 08C 5 8 13

08K 10 8 1808N 11 9 2008O 5 9 14

Year 8 Total 31 34 65Year 9 09B 6 7 13

09C 5 11 1609K 14 7 2109N 9 7 1609O 10 11 21

Year 9 Total 44 43 87Year 10 10B 7 9 16

10C 11 8 19 10K 10 17 27 10N 16 11 27 10O 13 8 21 10R 7 9 16Year 10 Total 64 62 126Year 11 11B 3 10 13 11C 5 10 15 11K 16 8 24 11N 11 16 27 11O 10 16 26Year 11 Total 45 60 105Year 12 12B 3 12 15 12C 5 12 17 12K 12 9 21 12N 9 13 22 12O 8 12 20Year 12 Total 37 58 95Grand Total 221 257 478

Population Analysis October 2011

Year Reg F M Grand TotalYear 8 08K 9 14 23

  08N 12 12 24  08O 8 8 16

Year 8 Total 29 34 63Year 09 09K 16 10 26  09N 10 16 26

  09O 6 10 16

Year 9 Total 32 36 68Year 10 10C 6 8 14  10K 19 8 27

  10N 13 14 27

  10O 9 14 23

Year 10 Total 47 44 91Year 11 11B 10 5 15  11C 11 10 21

  11K 14 16 30

  11N 17 11 28

  11O 15 12 27

  11R 5 11 16

Year 11 Total 72 65 137Year 12 12B 5 9 14  12C 4 9 13

  12K 16 9 25

  12N 11 15 26

  12O 8 18 26

Year 12 Total 44 60 104Grand Total 224 239 463

DENI CENSUS 2010

YEAR GROUP

Year8

Year9

Year10

Year11

Year12

Year13

Year14

Year15 Total

Pupils 67 86 127 103 91 6 0 0 480

Dual Registered pupils – main school 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2

Dual Registered pupils – subsidiary school 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pupils educated off-site but not in a school 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 4

Entitled to Free School Meals 20 30 45 38 31 2 0 0 166

Statemented (stage 5) pupils 4 4 8 3 7 1 0 0 27

SEN (stages 1 – 4) pupils 9 11 21 15 8 2 0 0 66

Pupils in special units (within the school) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pupils in Irish medium units 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Children of forces personnel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Irish travellers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Roma children 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

‘Looked after’ children 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

English as an Additional Language 4 6 2 8 6 0 0 0 26

Fee payers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Children not domiciled in NI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Projected numbers for 2011/12 100 67 88 127 106 0 0 0 488

Children recorded as having a disability 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Boarders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Attendance 2010-2011

Group Analysis by AM/PM

Period: 01/08/2010 to 31/07/2011

Year Groups: 8 - 13

GroupPresent AEA Authorised Unauthorised Possible %Attend

AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM

Year 130 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 100.0 100.0

Year 128391 8395 6371 6371 627 627 1416 1412 16805 16805 87.8 87.9

Year 0811066 11069 125 124 868 868 309 307 12368 12368 90.5 90.5

Year 0913683 13684 157 156 1329 1329 537 537 15706 15706 88.1 88.1

Year 1019372 19374 647 647 2066 2064 922 922 23007 23007 87.0 87.0

Year 1113669 13675 2134 2134 1367 1363 1332 1330 18502 18502 85.4 85.4

Totals 66181 66197 9435 9433 6257 6251 4516 4508 86389 86389 87.5 87.5

Promoting full attendance is an ongoing priority with the current Annual Attendance Rate being 87.5%

Pupils monitor personal attendance and punctuality via their Student Planner on a daily and monthly basis.

Parent(s)/guardian(s) are kept informed about their children’s attendance and punctuality through telephone calls, letters, Progress Cards, Annual Report, Personal Tutorials and Consultation Evenings.

Pupils who achieve full attendance each month are presented with a Full Attendance Certificate by the Year Teacher. Full attendance for one year or more is also recognised at our Annual Prize Distribution.

Pupils’ punctuality and attendance is monitored by the Form Tutors and Year Teachers. Year Teachers and the Vice Principal liaise with the SEELB, BELB, Education and Welfare Service.

Current practice to promote pupil attendance includes:

daily attendance register by Form Tutor; daily period register by each subject teacher; personal daily attendance record by each pupil; personal, monthly record of attendance, punctuality and associated targets recorded by each pupil; Monthly Attendance Awards presented by the Year Teacher to each pupil who achieves full

attendance; annual Full Attendance Certificates presented on our annual Prize Day in December; Attendance figures that fall below the national average are monitored by our Pupil and Family

Support Officer and attendance figures that fall below 85% are referred to the Education Welfare Officer.

Pastoral Care

The school is divided into Junior School – Year 8, 9 and 10 and Senior School – Years 11 and 12. Each year group is allocated a Year Teacher who is assisted by Form Tutors with the specific responsibility for the welfare and overall progress of pupils in each class.

The school has a Designated Teacher and a Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection.

The school implements fully a Child Protection Policy which is in line with the requirements of relevant DE Circulars and is ratified annually by the Board of Governors

Guides for parents/carers on Child Protection, Anti-Bullying, ICT and e-safety and Good Behaviour at School were issued and discussed with parents/carers in August by Form Tutors to ensure they are up-to-date regarding current school policy, practice and procedures.

These leaflets (along with a Guide for New Pupils) were distributed and carefully explained to Year 8 pupils and their parents/carers as an integral part of individual Induction interviews with the Principal or Vice-Principal (Pastoral) in June. This is annual practice which, we have found, accommodates clarification as required by parent/carer and/or pupil.

Years 9 – 12 pupil awareness of school policy, practice and procedures is refreshed annually at Personal Tutorials and during Induction morning at the beginning of September with the Form Tutor employing and highlighting the contents of the Student Planner for pupil reference throughout the year.

Pupils have access to, and specialist support from, a New Life Counsellor and a dedicated School Counsellor. Self-referral Forms are included within the Student Planner for their use.

There is a comprehensive, annual Induction Programme in place for Year 8 pupils. Through the dedication and commitment of staff in our Pastoral Care system, pupils know

who to talk to if they have any concerns. Opportunities are provided for the pupils to contribute to the planning process through

Students’ Council eg. regarding contents of Student Planner; out-going Prefects evaluation of the Buddy Scheme; pupil evaluation of Study Skills Seminars.

Staff offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, which vary from year to year depending on demand, to meet the curricular and pastoral needs of our pupils.

Staff have access to Staff Care Counselling and support with details included in our Staff Handbook.

Promoting a positive learning environment

Current strategies employed include:

The operation of a Classroom Management Plan, which includes Rules, Positive recognition/rewards and Consequences;

Code of Conduct for Pupils; Code of Conduct for Staff; and Positive Behaviour Scheme

At the beginning of September each pupil in Junior School will be issued with an Achievement Record Card which will accommodate Knockbreda High School positive stamps which will be allocated by staff in accordance with the above.

In Junior School classes, positives will continue to be recorded on a daily basis in the Form Book, with weekly updating of individual Achievement Record Cards by your Form Tutor assisted by a School Prefect.

After completing your first Achievement Record Card, pupils are awarded a Bronze Certificate. A Silver Certificate is awarded after the second Achievement Record Card is completed and a Gold Certificate after the third Achievement Record Card is completed.

In Senior School, the Form Tutors and Year Teachers will monitor classwork, coursework, attitude to work, punctuality and attendance of all pupils in Years 11 and 12.

Special Events in recognition of sustained positive contribution will be organised by your Year Teacher at the end of each term. Recipients of Gold Certificates will also be acknowledged at our Annual Prize Day.

Additional relevant information is contained in our:

Pastoral Care Policy; Anti-Bullying Policy; Child Protection Policy; Drug Education Policy; and Counselling Policy.

Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Students at Knockbreda follow a broad and balanced curriculum which builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in the Primary Curriculum and prepares for Key Stage 4. In planning for the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum we hope to ensure that students are given the opportunity to develop the skills, aptitudes and abilities required for adult life.

Below is a list of the subjects currently taught at Key Stage 3;

- Art and Design - Mathematics- Citizenship - Music- Employability - Personal Development- English/Drama - Physical Education- French - Religious Education- Geography - Science- History - Spanish (Years 9 & 10)- Home Economics - Technology & Design - Information and Communication Technology (Year 8)

To meet the needs and career aspirations of all our pupils we have developed our curriculum to give young people access to 24 courses at Key Stage 4. These are a mixture of general and vocational courses which allow pupils to tailor individual career paths to stimulate and motivate them, preparing them for success in their chosen areas.

The following subjects are offered at Key Stage 4 ;Exam Body Level Subject

CCEA GCSE Art and Design; Child Development; History; Hospitality; Information and Communication Technology : Full Course; Information and Communication Technology : Short Course; Music;

AQA GCSE Business and Communication Studies; Business Studies, English; English Literature; English : Entry Level; French; Geography; Mathematics; Physical Education : Full Course; Physical Education : Short Course; Spanish.

EDEXCEL GCSE Chinese

Exam Body Level Subject

CCEA GCSE Occupational Studies (provided in school): Carpentry and Joinery; Communicating within the

Office; Digital Music; Enable Children to

participate in Play Centres; Food and Beverage Service; Using Office Equipment; Web Design.

Religious Studies : Full Course;

Religious Studies : Short Course;

Double Award Science; Single Award Science; Technology and Design. NOCN Award : Personal

Well-Being

Occupational Studies Modules in conjunction with Belfast Metropolitan College: Brick Work Carpentry and Joinery Electrical Wiring Fabrication Growing Plants Hair and Beauty Interior Design

Kitchen and Larder Organic Gardening Painting and Decorating Patisserie Plastering Plumbing

The 2010-2011 school year 10 departments continue to achieve results above the NI average. Pupils in Year 10 achieved results in the Key Stage 3 assessments above the NI average in both English and Maths [See Appendix 1]

GCSE ANALYSIS

Subject( GCSE)NI Average

%(from WG using

C2K 2008)

DepartmentalA*-C : 2010

% ***(from WG 01.09.11)

DepartmentalA*-C : 2011

% **

Two YearAverage

%

Art & Design 77.3 95.5 85.7 *90.6

Business & Communication Studies n/a n/a 40.0 n/a

Business Studies 50.6 46.2 50.0 48.1

Design & Technology 56.9 56.7 28.6 42.7

English Language 52.4 31.0 (25.61) 21.7 26.4

English Literature 75.5 47.1 68.4 57.8

French 50.4 45.0 54.5 *50.0

Geography 51.0 57.1 60.0 (56.25) *58.6

History 61.2 67.9 27.6 47.8

Hospitality & Catering 45.9 53.1 58.1 *55.6

Child Development 69.9 76.5 60.0 *68.3

ICT 77.2 63.0 61.9 62.5

Mathematics 44.4 52.0 32.1 42.1

Music 85.0 80.0 100 *90.0

Office Technology 60.2 86.6 45.5 *66.1

Religious Education 63.3 92.8 50 *71.4

Science DA 74.7 37.5 (39.4) 57.1 (53.3) 47.3

Science SA 51.3 66.7 55.3 *61.0

Spanish 56.1 72.2 (73.68) 21.4 46.8

Physical Education (full) 63.1 88.0 50.0 *69.0

* using 2 year moving average C2k 2008 from WG stats – above NI Average – 10 subjects.

** amendments regarding criteria for pupils excluded from results with DENI by 14 th October 2011, C2K current figures in brackets.

*** variations from C2K data due to remarks / previous data provided. C2K figures in brackets.

For further statistical analysis see Appendix 1

Extra- Curricular achievements and activities

The Duke of Edinburgh award scheme had a very successful year within Knockbreda as 14 pupils were awarded the Bronze Award and 7 the Silver. This scheme involves a high level of commitment as pupils participate in charitable activities, learn new skills and of course take part in the expeditions.

‘Flight 66’ Scripture Union group continued to meet at lunchtime. Outside school pupils enjoy a range of activities from trips to the cinema and the theatre and enjoyed listening to guest speakers along with quizzes, games and challenges.

The Music Department held a number of extra- curricular activities. These include a GCSE Music Club, drum kit club and Theory of Music club alongside the traditional school choir and chamber choir. These choirs met weekly and performed to a range of audiences. The number of pupils involved has continued to grow. The guitar club has also proved a popular choice for our students- so much so that it has had to been divided into a beginners and an advanced group. Many pupils attending the guitar club have successfully completed a grade examination with the Rockschool exam board.

In April, the music department held a School Stars competition. Over 40 pupils participated and the event was well supported by enthusiastic friends and family. The Music department also held its annual Young Musician and Young Singer of the Year competition.

Creative pupils were also catered for in extra-curricular activities led by the Art and Design department. The Art and Design Club met after school, along with the newly formed Animation Club

The Public Speaking Club continued to meet throughout the year. Pupils competed in the Soroptimist International Public Speaking Competition and competitions as part of the annual Belfast Music Festival. Pupils also participated in a range of activities in school as part of the Public Speaking group.

Sports teams continued to play a full part in local school leagues and cup competitions.

The Under 13 and Under 14 football teams reached their respective finals, and must be commended on their achievement. The Junior Boys’ basketball team reached the final of the North Down Cup, only to narrowly lose to Lagan College in the final.

Girls’ hockey and netball teams also competed in the North Down League at Junior and Senior level.

Both boys and girls competed in the North Down athletics championships which were held in Bangor in June. Many of our pupils won medals in different events and at different age levels.

There have been a range of educational visits during the school year- for example, in February a party of 40 pupils went to Bulgaria on the annual ski trip. The pupils participated in a range of activities during this trip which culminated in a tour of Plovdiv. All pupils were rewarded for their outstanding achievements.

As part of the extended schools programme the Friendly Society and the Homework club continued to be a great success with the pupils.

The Careers Department provided a very busy and relevant programme for pupils in Years 8-12. This was further complimented by the highly successful work experience programme in year 12.

LINKS with the WIDER COMMUNITY, BUSINESS COMMUNITY and OTHER SCHOOLS include:

our involvement in the Castlereagh Area Learning Community along with Belfast Metropolitan College, Newtownbreda High School, Lagan College, Our Lady and St Patrick’s College and Tor Bank School;

as a partner with Grosvenor Grammar – a Specialist Language School. The Modern Languages working with Grosvenor Grammar (Specialist Languages School)

all our Year 12 pupils participating in a Work Experience Week during the month of October;

the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Careers Advisors;

a variety of professions offer all Year 12 pupils the experience of a work interview;

the schools ongoing development of good partnerships with Young Enterprise and Sentarius who offer activities which link into our Career’s Programme of Study;

links with local Primary schools eg Induction Programme, sporting activities etc;

Translink eg. Safety Bus Programme;

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service;

Police Service of Northern Ireland;

Love for Life;

Action Cancer; and

Bright Futures.

Appendix 1: Data Analysis

Data Analysis 2009-2011

KS3 2009 2010 2011 Predicted English 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6/+

Number 31 8 37 5 57 8 15 17.2

School % 37 10 37 5 43.1 6.9 17 18

NI Av % 37.2 22 19.7 17.7 20.1 14.8 2009 2010 2011 PredictedMaths 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6/+ Number 37 11 49 22 49 21 38 3

School % 44.5 13.3 49 20 37.7 16.2 45.5 3.4

NI Av % 29.8 9.9 37.2 18.3 15.8 17.7 2009 English and Maths

Prediction based on NFER result June 2011

Science 5 6 Number 20 6

School % 24 2.4

NI Av % 21 10.3

GCSE 2009 2010 2011 Num % Num % Num %Number of Candidates 143 103 78

5+ A*-C 41 28.67 36 35 17 23

5+ A*-C inc English & Maths 29 20.28 19 15.57 13 16.7

5+ A*-E 53 68

5+ A*-G 101 70.63 80 77.9 64 82

1+ A*-G 122 85.31 102 99 78 100

2009 2010 2011

% of Pupils sitting GCSE 145 98.62 127 81.10 90 86.67

Yr12 % Attendance 2009 2010 2011 Num % Num % Num % 145 81.8 127 85.4 90 87.9

Yr12 % Pupils on FSM 2009 2010 2011 2011/12 Num % Num % Num % Num % 20 13.79 26 20.47 23 25.56 35 33.7

FSM Total for School 2011-12 Num %Total Number of pupils 459 152 33

Yr12 SEN Stages 1-4 2009 2010 2011 2011/12 Num % Num % Num % Num % 7 4.83 21 16.54 9 10.00 12 11.5

Yr12 SEN Statements 2009 2010 2011 2011/12 Num % Num % Num % Num % 2 1.38 4 3.15 8 8.89 4 3.8

School SEN Register 2011-12 Num %Total Number of pupils 459 101 22

Yr12 EAL Support 2011/12 Num %Total Number of pupils 104 9 8.7

Key Stage 3 English

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Level 5 and 6 for years 2009-2011 and Predicted 2012

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Number 31 8 37 5 57 8 15 17.2

School % 37 10 37 5 43.1 6.9 17 18

NI Av % 37.2 22 19.7 17.7 20.1 14.8

5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6/+

2009 2010 2011 Predicted

Key Stage 3 Mathematics

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Level 5 and 6 for years 2009-2011 and Predicted 2012

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Number 37 11 49 22 49 21 38 3

School % 44.5 13.3 49 20 37.7 16.2 45.5 3.4

NI Av % 29.8 9.9 37.2 18.3 15.8 17.7

5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6/+

2009 2010 2011 Predicted

Key Stage 3 Science 2009

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Number 20 6

School % 24 2.4

NI Av % 21 10.3

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2009

GCSE 2009 - 2011

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2009 28.67 20.28 70.63 85.31

2010 35 15.57 77.9 99

2011 23 16.7 68 82 100

5+ A*-C 5+ A*-C inc English & Maths 5+ A*-E 5+ A*-G 1+ A*-G

% of Year 12 Pupils Entered for GCSE Examinations

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2009 98.62

2010 81.10

2011 86.67

% of Pupils sitting GCSE

Year 12 % Attendance

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Yr12 % Attendance 81.8 85.4 87.9

2009 2010 2011

Yr12 % Pupils on FSM

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Yr12 % Pupils on FSM 13.79 20.47 25.56 33.7

2009 2010 2011 2011/12

Appendix 2: Management Structure

KNOCKBREDA HIGH SCHOOL : 2010—2011 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

PRINCIPAL

VICE PRINCIPALCurriculum

VICE PRINCIPALPastoral

SMT 4English

Rep & AS/MLiteracy

SMT 4GeographyCitizenshipCivic Links

SMT SMT SMT

A&D2

BS2

CAR2

HIST2

ICT2

MATH2

ML2

MUS2

PE2

RE2

SCI2

T&D2

EXAM OFF

2

HOY 82

HOY 92

HOY 102

HOY 112

HOY 122

SCHCOUNC

2ED FOR

EMPLC/o1

ICTC/o1

NUMC/o1

INVC/o1

LIBC/o1

DOEC/o1

WK EXPC/o1

PROFILES

C/o1

GENERAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES (B)Group 4 School478 Pupils with Principal34 Full Time Teachers3 Part Time Teachers3 Prescribed Posts3_ Staff in MainstreamIncluding Principal and 2 Vice-Principals, ____ in total on Posts of Responsibility

POINTS REFLECTING RESPONSIBILITY IN ALLOCATION

Head of Department / Year: 2Examinations Officer : 2School Counsellor : 2Co-ordinators ie:Duke of Edinburgh : 1Education for Employability : 1ICT : 1Inventory : 1Profiles : 1