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BelfastModelSchoolforGirlsisanalabilitypostprimaryschoolforgirlsaged11-19in
NorthBelfast.Studentslearnandachieveinacultureofcare,gooddisciplineandtolerance,
whereyoungpeopleofdiferentcultures,abilitiesandbackgroundsareeducatedtogether.
Diverseidentitiesarewelcomed,respectedandcherishedunderacommonbond.Wearea
fulyinclusive,fulserviceextendedschool,whichofersabroadandbalancedcuriculum at
eachkeystage,providingpathwaystosuccessforeachchild.
Weareveryproudofourschool.Ouraim istoprovidethehighestqualityofeducational
opportunitiesforourstudentswithinafriendly,supportiveandcaringenvironment.
ThisprospectuswilonlygiveyouaglimpseofwhatisspecialabouttheBelfastModelSchool
forGirlsandour£30milionfacilityandstateoftheartresources.Formoreinformation,
pleasevisitourwebsite,FacebookandTwiterpages.
MsPStuart
Principal
VisionStatement
BelfastModelSchoolforGirlsisavibrant,inclusive
learningcommunity.Weworkinpartnershipwith
parentsandthelocalandwidercommunity.
Wrappedwithinacultureofcare,supportand
chalenge,alaresafe,happy,respectedandvalued.
Wearecommitedtodeliveringprogressive,
personalized,highqualityeducationand
opportunitiestoempoweraltobecomethevery
bestthattheycanbe:Modelcitizens;Model
learners;Modelprofessionals.
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Weaim toensurethatyourdaughterhaseveryopportunityto
experienceawidevarietyofqualityandexcitinglearning
experiences,whichwilenablehertodevelopalovefor
learning,aswelasanenquiringmind.
Eachlearningprogramme,whateverthestage(KS3,KS4and
KS5)isdesignedsothatyourdaughtercanachievesuccess,
fulfilherhighestpotentialandbethoroughlyequippedforthe
future.Eachgirlwilhaveherownpathwaytosuccess.
Suchexperiencesenablestudentstogainknowledgeand
developimportantskilsacrosstheKeyStageswhichleadto
thehighestgradesandoutcomesinpublicexaminations.
Themajorityofstudentsreturntocontinuetheirstudiesin
Post16,wherelearningpathwaysarecarefulycraftedto
ensurestudentshaveaccesstosuitable,relevantand
engagingcoursestoensuretheyarereadyforwork,colege
oruniversity.
Weoferindividualisedprogrammesofstudy:
GCSE,OCNNI,GCEAdvancedLevel,BTEC/CTECorother
vocationalcourses.Ourcuriculum onoferiscontinualy
informedbylabourmarketinformation.
learningandteaching
Motivated
Organised
Determined
Enthusiastic
Lifelong
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Inourschool. we care
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LearningSupport
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Manystudentsbenefitfrom arangeofsupport
servicesprovidedbytheLearningSupportTeam
Individualprogrammesforstudentsreturning
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Peertutorsupport
LiteracyandNumeracysupportatKeyStage3
GCSEsupport
StudentWelbeing
TheAssistantPrincipal:Culture,CareandCharacter
forLearningandtheAssistantPrincipal:Student
WelbeingforLearningworkcolaborativelywiththe
teamsofLeadersofLearning,AssistantLeadersof
LearningandForm Tutors,sharingideas,skilsand
talentsandcontributetotheefectivefunctioningofa
highlymotivated,cohesiveteam withasharedvision
forthefutureofBelfastModelSchoolforGirls.Staf
haveasharedsenseofcommonpurposetoensure
thattheyoungpeopleintheschoolexperiencethe
highestqualityoflearningprovisionfrom ahighly
skiledprofessionalteam ofteachersandsupportstaf,
withinasupportive,encouraginganddisciplined
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environment.
LeadersofLearning-providesupportand
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academicprogress
Form Tutorsdealwithday-to-daymaters
Arangeofcounselingandyouthservicesis
availabletosupportstudents,coordinated
throughourFulServiceExtendedSchool
provision
Fulhealthprovisionandsupportthroughour
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Asafe,wel-ordered,fun,caring,learningenvironment
Programmesofstudysuitableforeachstudent’sage,
aptitudeandability
Regularinformationaboutschoolactivities,academic
progressandcoursesonoferateachKeyStage
Annualfacetofaceconsultationmeetings(parent-teacher
interviews)
Earlyidentificationofunderachievementorotherissuescausing
concernandrequiringsupportintermsofrelationships,behaviourand
welbeing
Aneficientsystem ofdealingwithconcernswithaccesstothePrincipalandothermembersof
theSeniorLeadershipTeam
SafeguardingandChildProtection
Wemakeeveryeforttoensurethatourstudentsareprotectedandkeptsafefrom harm.
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Givingparents,studentsandstafinformationaboutwhatwedoandwhattheycanexpectfrom us
Makingsurethatourstafandpersonnelfrom outsideagenciesarecarefulyselected,trainedand
supervised
Letingparentsandchildrenknow how tovoicetheirconcernsorreportifthereisanything
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Adedicatedsafeguardingteam ofdesignatedteachersforSafeguardingandChildProtection
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SchoolAims
Inourschool. we
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Model expectations
QualityLearningandTeaching
Toprovidearelevant,stimulating
learningexperiencethatdevelopsan
enquiringmindinalstudentsand
motivationtolearn
Todevelopeachstudent’sacademic
abilitiesandothergiftsandtalentsto
thefulestextent
Toemploystrategiestoensurethat
eachstudent,regardlessoftheir
startingpoint,atainsthehighest
possibleoutcomesrequiredto
securetheirfutureeconomicand
personalwelbeing
Toutilisemethodologiesand
researchwhichenhancelearningand
teachinginordertodevelopthe
potentialofstudentsandourwider
community
Toencourageeachstudentto
developapositiveatitudeto
continuingeducationandtraining
andlifelonglearning
Culture,CharacterandCarefor
Learning
Topromotethespiritual,moral,
intelectual,culturalandphysical
developmentandgrowthofeach
student
Toprovideasafe,caringandstable
environmentwhereeachstudentis
encouragedtomakeapositive
contributiontotheschoolandwider
community
Toensurethatalstudentsandtheir
familiespromoteandknow thevalue
andimpactofexcelentatendance
andpunctuality
Toensurethehigheststandardsof
personalpresentationandbehaviour
Tofosterthehighestpossiblelevelsof
parentalengagementandsupport
SkilsforLifeandEmployability
Toequipalstudentswiththetransferableskilsrequiredinachangingjobmarket
Toencourageanddevelopindependence,self-confidence,self-esteem,self-discipline,
andresilienceforlearning
Todevelopstudents’awarenessandunderstandingof,andrespectfor;themselves,
otherswithintheschoolandpeopleinourlocal,nationalandinternationalcommunity
Toenablestudentstomakeapositivecontributiontothecommunity
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Anal-ability,inclusive,11-19postprimaryschoolforgirls,underthe
controloftheEducationAuthority
1100+studentsaredrawnfrom awidecatchmentarea
Longtraditionofacademicexcelence
Learningpathwaysandcoursesforstudentsofalabilities-GCE
A/ASLevel,CTEC,BTEC,CACHE,GCSE
Dedicated,wel-qualifiedspecialiststafandhigh-qualityteaching
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LearningSupportforstudentswithadditionallearningneedsinour
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Acaringenvironmentwithexcelentprovisionforpastoralsupport
andcareersguidance
Widerangeofextra-curicularactivities
Strongcommunitysupportandopportunitiesforextensive
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French/Spanish
ReligiousStudies
Careers
KS5
BusinessStudies
DoubleAwardLifeand
Geography
GovernmentandPolitics
SingleAwardLifeand
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Years13and14
HealthSciences
DramaandTheatre
Studies
EarlyYearsStudies
EnglishLiterature
HealthandSocialCare
History
Hospitality
ICT
PerformingArts
Sociology
SportsStudies
TravelandTourism
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Geography
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HealthandSocialCare
History
Hospitality
LeisureandTourism
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Music
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SportsStudies
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English
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Music
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OurFacilities
TenPCsuites
ThreeAppleMacsuites
Morethan600computers
Leisurecentresizedsportshal
Gymnasium
Twopolymerichockeypitches
Apolymeric
Apolymericathleticstrack,withnetbalcourt
Threetenniscourts
Dancestudiowithsoundsystem andperformancemiror
Fitnesssuitewithtreadmils,exercisebicyclesandrowingmachines
PerformingArtstheatre,withtieredretractableseatingandprofessionalquality
soundandlighting
Soundandlightingcontrolbooth
Propsstore
Greenroom,dressingroom andshowers
Interlinkedrecordingstudio
Dramastudio,withstagecurtains,lightingandsoundsystem
SpecialydesignedMusicDepartment,withrockroom,orchestraroom,AppleMacsuite,and
recordingstudio
SpecialydesignedArtDepartmentwithAppleMacsuite,SixthForm room andthree
classrooms
ScienceandTechnologywithsevenSciencelabsandextensiveDesignandTechnologywork
areas
LargeHomeEconomicssuites
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ExtensiveLearningZone,withtutorial,teaching,reading,counselingandresourcerooms
Stateoftheartdigitalfacilitiesandresources
Aprofessionalstandardhairandbeautysalon
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performingandcommunityfacilitieswhicharesecondtonone.
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Takeprideinyouruniform and
bewelequippedforschool.
Remainfocused
onlearningintheclassroom.
Model
Way
Model
Mission
Model
Professional
Model
Mindset
Model
Learner
Bepoliteand
respectfultoeveryone.
Takeresponsibility
foryourownactions.
Movearoundtheschool
inaquiet,responsibleway.
Takepride
inourschoolenvironment.
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KS3Curriculum Guide
NURTURING GROUP
THE‘NURTURING’
GROUPWILLBEA FORM GROUP
InBelfastModelSchoolforGirlsweunderstandthattalentandcapabilityareonlythestartingpoint.
Webelievethatefortanddeterminationarekeytosuccess.
Weencourageourstudentstoembraceagrowthmindset.Weknow thatinteligencecanbedeveloped.
Wehelpourstudentstobecomeresilientandpersistentlearnerswhoembracechalengesandwhosee
failureasanopportunitytolearn.Westriveandworkhardtogethertoensure‘AchievementforAl’.
TheNurturingGroupismadeupofthosestudentswhowe
know,forawidevarietyofreasons,wilneedmostsupport
withtheirtransfertopost-primaryschool.Thisgroupwilhave
thesamespecialistteacherforasignificantpartoftheirweek
-forEnglish,Maths,Drama,RE,LiteracyandNumeracy-witha
focusontheknowledge,skilsandcompetenciesrequiredto
besuccessfulatpost-primaryschool.
InYear8-Year10,classesarealabilityacrosstheyeargroup.
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parent’sfirstpointof
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FORM GROUPS
PleaseNote:
Year8-Year10studythefolowingsubjects:
ModernForeignLanguages-studentsin
teachinggroupsM-AwilstudyFrenchOR
Spanish
StudentsintheNurturingGroup‘Y’wilhave
additionalEnglishliteracytimeinplaceofa
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Art
Home
Economics
Drama
History
Digital
Technologies
French*
Physical
Education
Music
Maths
Learningfor
LifeandWork
Religious
Education
Careers
(Year10)
Science Spanish* Technology
English
Geography

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Aerobics FitnessTraining Footbal Athletics Gymnastics
Badminton Hockey Basketbal RunningClub Tennis
Cross-country Netbal Trampolining Dance Voleybal
DukeofEdinburghAwardScheme ChoirsOrchestras
RecorderGroups Ensembles DebatingSociety
HairandBeautyClub YoungEnterprise Theatrevisits
ArtGaleryvisits ScriptureUnion InternationalLinks
ComputerandCodingClub Residentials DramaClub
Film Club HomeworkClub BookClub GardeningClub
WalkingClub
MusicTuition
Singing,woodwind,brassandpianolessonsareavailableduringand
afterschoolandareopentoalYear8students,noprevious
experienceisrequired.MoreinformationwilbeprovidedinSeptember.
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Preparationforlifeafterschool
Theschoolseekstoprovideacomprehensiveprogrammeofcareers
education,informationandguidancewhichequipsstudentswiththe
skilsrequiredfortheworldofwork.
SetlingintoYear8
Weunderstandhow dauntingthemovefrom primarytopostprimarycanbe,thereforewe
haveinplaceathoroughandwiderangingtransitionprogrammetohelpyourdaughter
setleinassmoothlyandasquicklyaspossible.
Team Building
EverySeptemberYear8goonanactivitydaytogettoknow theother
girlsintheirForm classandForm tutorbeter.Thegirlsparticipateina
rangeofactivitiesthatencouragethem totesttheirlimits,solveproblems
andchalengeeachother,whilelearningnew waystocommunicate.
HaloweenDisco
JustbeforeOctobermidterm break,aspecialspookyeveningisorganised
exclusivelyforYear8students.Year8andPost16girlsarejoinedbystaf
toenjoyaneveningofgames,music,danceandtreats!Fancydressis
encouragedandtherearelotsofprizestobewon,aswelaslotsandlots
offun!
FriendshipConference
Inthefirstterm yourdaughterwiltakepartintheYear8‘Friendship
Conference’.ThiseventishostedbyourAnti-BulyingAmbassadorswho
helpnew studentssetleintotheirnew school.
PeerMediators-WBA-ABA
OurPeerMediators,WelbeingAmbassadors(WBA)andAnti-Bulying
Ambassadors(ABA)areseniorstudentswhoworkwithYear8studentsto
helpthem setleintolifeatBelfastModelSchoolforGirls.
StudentAdmission
Ourschooldrawsmostofitsstudentsfrom partnerprimaryschoolsinNorthBelfast.
WealsoserveWestandSouthBelfastandNewtownabbey.
Wehavealwayssoughttodraw studentsfrom awidecatchmentareaandwilcontinuetorespondtoparental
choice.Detailsofspecialtransportarangementsareavailableonourschoolwebsite.Inrecentyears,Year8
hasbeenoversubscribed,butnotatfirstpreference.Prospectiveparentsareadvisedtoreadtheadmissions
criteriacarefuly,addingasmuchrelevantinformationtothetransferform aspossible.
OrganisationofStudents
IntheJuniorSchool(Years8-10),studentsareplacedinalabilityForm classes.
IntheSeniorSchool(Years11and12)weoperateamixtureofstreamedandalabilitygroupingstoensure
yourdaughtercanrealiseherfulpotential.
IndustrialAwarenessConferences
IndustrialawarenessconferencesenableYear
12studentstodeveloptheirinterview skils
withthehelpofadvisersfrom awiderangeof
occupationalareas.
WorkShadowing
WorkshadowingisorganisedforYear13
studentsundertakingA/ASlevelcoursesto
givethem insightintoprofessionalrolesand
responsibilities.
WorkExperience
WorkexperienceisoferedtoalYear12
studentsandPost16students.
IndustrialVisits
Industrialvisitsprovidestudentswith
experienceoftherealworkingenvironment
andenhancetheirunderstandingofindustry
andproduction.
IndividualCareersInterviews
IndividualcareersinterviewswithCareers
Oficers(TrainingandEmploymentAgency)
areorganisedforalYear10,Year12and
Post16students.
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PROSPECTUS
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