CLASSES AND STAFFING

On average 4 to 8 senior students graduate each year.  The number of primary and secondary classes can vary, depending on the numbers entering either primary or secondary in any one year.  Teachers qualified in either primary or secondary teach only at the corresponding level.

There is both a teacher and an SNA in each of the classrooms and on average there is a maximum of 9 students in each class.  Pupil teacher ratio is 11 pupils to 1 teacher.  The school’s special needs assistants are further allocated to the rooms with the greatest needs.

PART TIME SECONDARY TEACHERS

Our school employs three secondary part-time teachers in the areas of

• Woodwork & Tech Graphics
• Home Economics
• PE
• Music
• Speech & Drama
• Visiting Teacher for the Deaf (from the DES)

Textiles have fast become a well known part of the  Home Economics Programme.  To date students have achieved from first to third place in The International Festival Quilt Competition.