GOVERNORS` REPORT - Omagh High School

OMAGH HIGH SCHOOL
GOVERNORS' REPORT
2013/2014
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THE GOVERNORS
CHAIRMAN:
Mr R Oldcroft C/o Omagh High School, 14 Crevenagh Road, Omagh BT79 0EQ
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mrs I Clarke C/o Omagh High School, 14 Crevenagh Road, Omagh BT79 0EQ
SECRETARY:
Mr I McConaghy Omagh High School, 14 Crevenagh Road, Omagh BT79 0EQ
TRANSFEROR REPRESENTATIVES:
Mrs H Anderson
Mrs H Baxter
Mrs I Clarke
Mr M Isherwood
Mr R Oldcroft
Rev J Sweeney
WESTERN EDUCATION & LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVES:
Mr D Ferguson
Mr J Hall
Mr R Hussey
Mr W Young
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Mr J Crawford
Mrs D Hannigan
Mrs A McFarland
Mrs A Porter
TEACHER REPRESENTATIVES:
Mrs P Burns
PRINCIPAL:
Mr I McConaghy
(non voting member)
The Board of Governors met as a full committee on seven occasions. The Appointments Sub Committee
met on six occasions. The Finance Sub Committee met on three occasions. The PRSD Sub Committee, the
Discipline Sub Committee and the Staffing Sub Committee each met on one occasion.
The term of office for this Board of Governors concluded at the end of academic year 2013/2014.
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THE CURRICULUM
Curriculum Key Stage 3 (2013-2014)
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
En
6
6
6
Ma
6
6
6
Sc
5
5
5
TD
2
2
2
Ge
2
2
2
Hi
2
2
2
Art
2
2
2
Mu
2
2
2
PE
1
1
1
HE
2
2
2
Fr
3
3
3
PD
1
1
1
Ga
2
2
2
RE
2
3
3
Ee
1
0
0
IT
2
2
2
Cz
1
1
1
Dr
2
2
2
Emp
1
1
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Curriculum Key Stage 4 (2013-2014)
Years 11 and 12 pupils can opt for either a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/Entry Level
Qualifications (ELQ) programme or an Occupational Studies Programme (OSP). The GCSE/ELQ
programme is geared for those wishing to study GCSE subjects or a combination of GCSE and ELQ. Pupils
who opt to follow the OSP programme take Occupational Studies at SW College, along with one day related
work experience combined with English, Maths, Science, Learning for Life and Work (LLW), RE and ICT
at GCSE/ELQ level, Prince’s Trust Xl Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Games.
Year 11
GCSE/ELQ
OSP
En
7
5
Option A
Option C
Option A
Option B
Option C
Sc
*8/5
5
RE
2
2
LLW
5
5
Ga
2
2
Opt A
5
0
Opt B
5
0
Opt C
5
0
OSP
0
9
DoE
*0/3
3
Occ St
0
9
Business & Communication Systems, History, Information & Communication Technology,
Technology & Design
Agriculture & Land Use, Business & Communication Systems, Hospitality, Information &
Communication Technology, Physical Education
Art & Design, Geography, Health & Social Care, Information & Communication
Technology
Option B
Year 12
GCSE/ELQ
OSP
Ma
6
5
En
7
5
Ma
6
5
Sc
*8/5
0
RE
2
2
Ga
2
2
LLW
5
5
Opt A
5
0
Opt B
5
0
Opt C
5
0
Occ St
0
9
IT
*0/3
3
OSP
0
6
WK
0
9
Art & Design, Business & Communication Systems, Health & Social Care, Information &
Communication Technology, Technology & Design
Geography, Information & Communication Technology, Performing Arts, Technology &
Design
Business & Communication Systems, History, Information & Communication Technology,
Physical Education
*
Double Award Science - 8 periods. Single Award Science - 5 periods with 3 periods of Duke of
Edinburgh Award in Year 11 and 3 periods of ICT in Year 12.
The numbers in the tables above record the number of periods given to each subject during the week. There
are 45 periods in the school week.
Key
En - English
Ma - Mathematics
Sc - Science
TD - Technology & Design
Ge - Geography
Hi - History
Art - Art
Occ St - Occupational Studies
Mu - Music
PE - Physical Education
HE - Home Economics
Fr - French
PD - Personal Development
Ga - Games
RE - Religious Education
LLW - Learning for Life and Work
Ee - Extra English
IT - Information Technology
Ca - Careers
Cz - Citizenship
Dr - Drama
Emp - Employability
WK - Work Experience
DoE – Duke of Edinburgh Award
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Curriculum Key Stage 5 (2013-2014)
Year 13 GCE AS level students choose from the following option groups. Each option group has 9 periods.
Block A
Sport Studies –
Single Award
(Omagh High)
Religious Studies
(Omagh Academy)
Block B
Art & Design
(Omagh High)
Block D
English Literature
(Omagh High)
Design & Technology
(Omagh High)
Block C
Health & Social Care –
Single Award
(Omagh High)
Mathematics
(Omagh High)
Psychology
(Omagh Academy)
Applied Business
(Omagh High)
Geography
(Omagh Academy)
*BTEC Awards
(South West College, Omagh)
English Literature
(Omagh Academy)
Biology
(Omagh Academy)
Chemistry
(Omagh Academy)
Biology
(Omagh Academy)
Music
(Omagh Academy)
History
(Omagh Academy)
Psychology
(Omagh Academy)
Physics
(Omagh Academy)
Human Biology
(Omagh High)
Block E
Sports Studies –
Double Award
(Omagh High)
Health & Social Care
–
Double Award
(Omagh High)
ICT
(Omagh High)
Geography
(Omagh Academy)
Physics
(Omagh Academy)
Year 14 GCE A2 level students choose from the following option groups. Each option group has 9 periods.
Block A
Sports Studies – Single
Award (Omagh High)
Block B
Human Biology
(Omagh High)
Block C
Art & Design
(Omagh High)
Block D
English Literature
(Omagh High)
Health & Social Care –
Single Award (Omagh
High)
Religious Studies
(Omagh High)
Applied Business
(Omagh High)
ICT
(Omagh High)
Biology
(Omagh Academy)
Design &
Technology
(Omagh High
Geography
(Omagh High)
*BTEC Award (South
West College, Omagh)
Chemistry
(Omagh Academy)
Physics
(Omagh Academy)
Psychology
(Omagh Academy)
Sports Studies – Single
Award (Omagh High)
Biology
(Omagh Academy)
History
(Omagh Academy)
Physics
(Omagh
Academy)
Block E
Sports Studies –
Double Award
(Omagh High)
Mathematics
(Omagh High)
Health & Social
Care – Double
Award
(Omagh High)
*BTEC Qualifications (South West College, Omagh) - Students choose one from the following:
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Agriculture, Land-based
business/Rural Sustainability
Children’s Care, Learning and
Development
Construction and The Built
Environment
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
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Hospitality
Media – Film and Television
Media – Games Development
Personal & Business Finance
Science (Applied)
Travel & Tourism
The school continues to provide additional support for pupils with learning difficulties. There are nine fulltime classroom assistants and three part-time classroom assistants, all of whom work with individual pupils.
Strategies such as the Better Reading Partnership, Cued Spelling, Paired Reading, Homework Club,
Numeracy Support Programme and Social Skills Group have also proved beneficial to students.
The staff of Omagh High School recognises that our school is very much a centre of learning. Staff keep
abreast of any changes in their subject by attending relevant in-service courses that are held by the Western
Education and Library Board and/or various other educational establishments.
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SCHOOL SECURITY
Security arrangements include:
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Staff on duty in the corridors during morning break and at the end of period 9.
Supervisors on duty in the corridors, canteen and playground at lunchtime.
The building supervisor and/or his assistant on duty around the school during the working day.
In the evening the school premises are made secure by the building supervisor and/or his assistant
who check that all windows are closed, all doors locked and the intruder alarm activated.
Signs in the entrance halls which request all visitors to report to the school office.
On reporting to the school office, visitors are requested to sign a visitors’ book and then receive a
visitor’s badge which they are required to wear for the duration of their visit.
A number of security cameras are installed internally and externally.
Access to the school is controlled electronically.
Perimeter fencing has been installed at the front of the school. Extra fencing has been erected
between the staff car park and the upper school building.
Additional perimeter fencing with gate access separates the school from the WELB.
FINANCIAL REPORT
General Fund - Year ending 30 June 2014
Income
Opening Balance 1/7/13
Income
Cheques written off
Invest NI re-imbursement
of Transport Costs
796.95
25,415.30
55.25
Expenditure
2013/14 Expenditure
Cash Book balance 30/6/14
225.00
£26,492.50
24,282.76
2209.74
£26,492.50
Pupils’ Fund - Year ending 30 June 2014
Income
Opening Balance 1/7/13
Income
15,761.08
54,129.58
£69,890.66
Accounts independently audited by Mrs I Adams MSc
Expenditure
2013/15 Expenditure
Unpaid cheques + fees
Cash book balance 30/6/14
56,919.74
459.00
12,511.92
£69,890.66
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Main School Account (FMS) - Year ended 31 March 2014
INCOME
Savings/Deficit from 2012-2013
£
155,532
Budget Share 2013-2014
Curriculum Reserve
Nurture Units
Total Reading Recovery
Total Class Size Policy
Enriched Curriculum Pilot Programme
Irish Medium
Contingency (Total)
EMAs Additional Funding
Funding Corrections – Internal Audit
Funding Corrections – Other
STEM
Collaboration Between Schools
(Entitlement Framework)
Area Learning Communities – Strategic
Development Fund
Key Stage 4 Flexibility Initiative Total
Community Educ Initiative Programme
Split Site
Extended Schools Total
Vocational Enhancement Programme
Utility Pressures
Revised Curriculum
1,697,275
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
828
0
0
0
Total Allocation
1,896,164
Other Income
Letting of Facilities
Deficit C/F to 2014/2015
Rounding Adjustment
TOTAL
42,529
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,071
0
0
0
1,913,234
EXPENDITURE
Teaching Staff
Auxiliary Staff
Ancillary Staff
Fuel Oil
Electricity
Gas
Water
Toilet Requisites
Window Cleaning
Wheelie Bin Charge
Maintenance of Buildings
Maintenance of Grounds
Furniture/Fittings Equipment
Maintenance of Furniture/Fittings
Books & Practice Materials
Equipment
Examination Fees & Expenses
Protective Clothing
Food
Licence Fees
Hire of Equipment
Hire of Facilities
Professional Fees
Residential Courses
Maintenance of Equipment
Contractual Cleaning
Link Course Fees
Music Tuition Contribution
EOTAS
School Swimming Programme
PPP/PFI Contribution
Travel & Subsistence
Hire of Transport
Minibus Expenses
Educational Visits
Advertising
Printing & Stationery
Photocopying
Postage
Telephones
Training Expenses
Other
TOTAL
Capital – F & E
Capital – Veh
Savings C/F to 2014/2015
£
1,378,801
122,177
53,994
40,191
28,971
275
6,800
1,000
0
2,703
3,024
13,542
175
0
47,846
2,460
38,084
44
3,963
124
0
0
1,935
0
1,528
77,344
35,390
360
7,544
0
0
333
2,062
0
0
7,355
7,783
7,477
2,589
1,847
0
164
1,897,886
0
0
15,348
1,913,234
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STAFFING
Staffing Complement for 2013/2014
Teaching Complement -
Principal, 2 Vice Principals, 24 full-time teachers, 2 of which currently have
contract variations, 1 part-time teacher, 1 full-time temporary teacher and 1
part-time temporary teacher
(Full Time)
15
(Part Time)
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Ancillary Staff -
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Baker Days
22 August 2013
23 August 2013
27 August 2013
05 May 2014
26 May 2014
Results Analysis - Quality of Achievements and Standards
Planning – Leadership and Management/SEN
Planning – Departmental
Development Committees, Drug Awareness and PRSD
Development Committees, School Council, PRSD and Survey Monkey
School Development Days
22 November 2013
17 January 2014
26 June 2014
27 June 2014
30 June 2014
School Council, Mentoring and Discovery Training
PRSD, School Council and Departmental Meetings
Development Committees and Departmental Meetings
PRSD, end of year review and forward planning for next year
Self-evaluation
During these days i.e. five days out of the school year staff were involved in the above mentioned
professional development.
CHILD PROTECTION
The designated and deputy designated teachers for Child Protection issues are Mrs R Elkin (Vice Principal)
and Mr D Rennie respectively. Both members of staff have received training.
Child Protection awareness has been carried out for all staff and the Child Protection Policy will be
reviewed and updated annually.
Child Protection records are maintained by the Vice-Principal with responsibility for Pastoral Care within
the school. A separate book is kept by the Principal. Referrals to social services are made through normal
protocol by completing the UNOCINI form. The Child Protection Policy is compliant with DENI
regulations and available for parents upon request.
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Any teacher who has cause for concern regarding child protection refers the matter to one of the designated
teachers.
EDUCATION FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Omagh High School encourages a non-denominational Christian ethos in all its activities and central to this
is the willingness to accept others who differ in any number of ways for example in skin colour, religion,
nationality etc.
We encourage our pupils to be inquisitive and gracious about differences and to learn from the differing
views of others. This includes appreciation of other cultures, faiths and beliefs. The promotion of EMU
pervades the curriculum and is specifically addressed in the Citizenship aspect of Learning for Life and
Work and Religious Education.
In addition to the normal EMU processes in school Omagh High School is currently involved in a
Community Relations and Education for Diversity Programme (CRED). This is entitled “Promoting
Reconciliation through a Shared Curriculum Experience”. One class of Year 9 pupils took part in the
project. The pupils’ attitudes to diversity are being assessed at various stages of the project to determine the
effectiveness of the programme. Queens University Belfast is responsible for the research and evaluation
aspects of the programme.
The following examples of extra-curricular experiences also support EMU.
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Pupils attended UCAS Higher Education Conference
SW College gave a careers presentation to sixth form pupils
Omagh High joined other Co Tyrone schools for a PSNI Conference
Year 10 students took part in a ‘Taste and See’ initiative in collaboration with SW College
October 2013 saw the fourth Omagh High School Showjumping event with twenty-eight
participating schools
Pupils from Omagh High also competed in numerous equestrian competitions involving other
schools
Pupils participated in cross community netball tournaments and leagues
Omagh High pupils were engaged in cross border and cross community Youth Sport activities
A group of 25 pupils and 2 teaching staff took part in the ski trip to Marrileva in the Italian Alps.
The group comprised of a number of schools across the educational sector
One pupil participated in a work experience placement with the NI Fire Service
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EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
The academic results were excellent yet again and place the school among the top schools of its type in
Northern Ireland. This reflects well on the quality of teaching and learning in school as well as indicating
the efforts many pupils make to maximise their results.
Courses leading to public examinations being followed by pupils in 2013/2014
NICCEA General Certificate of Education (GCE AS/A2 Level)
Art & Design
Business (Applied)
Chemistry
English Literature
Geography
German
History
ICT
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
EDEXCEL (GCE AS/A2 Level)
Design & Technology
Psychology
AQA (GCE AS/A2 Level)
Human Biology
Religious Studies
WJEC (GCE AS/A2 Level)
Health & Social Care (Applied - Double & Single Award)
BTEC Awards
Agriculture (Single)
Children’s Care, Learning and Development
(Single)
Construction (Single)
Engineering (Single)
Hospitality (Single)
Creative Media - Film & Television (Single)
Creative Media – Games Development (Single)
Science (Applied)
Sport (Double & Single)
NICCEA General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
Art & Design
Business & Communication Systems
Geography
Health & Social Care
History
ICT
Learning for Life and Work
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science (Double Award)
Science (Single Award)
Technology & Design
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Religious Studies
CCEA Entry Level Qualification (ELQ)
AQA (GCSE)
English
Learning for Life and Work
Religious Studies
English
English Language
English Literature
Performing Arts
CCEA Key Skills/Essential Skills
Communication
Application of Number/Numeracy
PRINCE’S TRUST
Level 2 Certificate of Personal Development and Teamwork
CCEA Occupational Studies
Single Award
English Speaking Board (ESB)
Oral Skills for Work Preparation
Communication in the Work Place Entry Level Grade 3
Public Examination Results 2013/2014
End of Key Stage 3 (Year 10) Levels of Progression
Communication
The level expected for a pupil at the end of Key Stage 3 (Year 10) in Communication is Level 5.
In Omagh High School 79% of end of Key Stage 3 (Level 10) pupils have attained the expected Level 5 or
above in Communication compared with 72% of pupils in Northern Ireland.
Communication Level
% of Pupils in Omagh High School
% of Pupils in Northern Ireland
3
5
7
4
17
19
5
47
32
6
29
28
7
3
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Using Mathematics
The level expected for a pupil at the end of Key Stage 3 (Year 10) in Using Mathematics is Level 5.
In Omagh High School 94% of end of Key Stage 3 (Level 10) pupils have attained the expected Level 5 or
above in Using Mathematics compared with 75% of pupils in Northern Ireland.
Using Mathematics Level
% of Pupils in Omagh High School
% of Pupils in Northern Ireland
3
0
6
4
7
17
5
80
28
6
14
28
7
0
19
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Year 12 Pupils
Number of Pupils in Year 12 in 2013/2014 – 69
Number of these with statements of special educational needs - 0
GCSE or Equivalent Results Overall
% Entered for 5
or more GCSE
subjects
% Entered for
1 - 4 GCSE
Subjects
92
8
% Achieving 5+
GCSE Grades
A*- C or
equivalent
% Achieving 5+
GCSE
Grades A*- G or
equivalent
School
NI*
Average
School
NI*
Average
85
67
92
96
% Achieving No
GCSE Grades
A*- G or Other
Qualifications
0
* Denotes 2013 NI Averages
GCSE Summary of Results 2014 - Percentage in Grade
NI GCSE
Total
Entries
A*
A
B
Art & Design
11
27.3
Business & Comm
27.3
36.4
9.1
100.0
35
34.3
37.1
25.7
97.1
2.9
Geography
20
15.0
45.0
30.0
90.0
5.0
Health & Social Care
15
6.7
93.3
100.0
History
8
25.0
62.5
87.5
ICT
44
4.5
40.9
47.7
LLW
60
11.7
46.7
Mathematics
65
6.2
Physical Education
17
29.4
Science Single Award
15
Technology & Design
26
5.9
3.8
C
A*
C
D
E
F
G
Non
Grammar
NI
Average
A*-C(1)
Non
Grammar
NI
Average
A*-G(1)
100.0
78.8
99.9
100.0
61.2
96.8
100.0
60.8
98.8
100.0
66.6
99.4
12.5
100.0
62.2
99.6
93.1
6.8
100.0
75.7
99.7
28.3
86.7
11.7
1.7
100.0
93.5
98.8
24.6
35.4
66.2
21.5
4.6
100.0
54.2
98.3
29.4
29.4
94.1
5.9
100.0
68.0
99.7
40.0
60.0
100.0
100.0
68.2
99.5
30.8
50.0
84.6
7.7
7.7
100.0
63.8
99.2
7.9
71.1
79.0
18.4
2.6
100.0
58.8
99.5
27.3
54.5
95.4
4.5
45.5
27.3
72.8
22.7
100.0
81.0
99.8
12.5
100.0
100.0
80.7
99.8
100.0
100.0
60.4
96.6
39.1
88.9
5.0
7.7
A*
G
U
X
AQA GCSE
English
38
English Language
22
English Literature
22
Performing Arts
Religious Studies
Full Course
Religious Studies
Short Course
8
25.0
62.5
5
60.0
40.0
56
12.5
26.8
NICCEA
Science Double Award
Tota
l
47
13.6
A*A
*
23.2
62.5
17.9
100.0
4.5
10.7
5.4
1.8
98.2
AA
AB
BB
BC
CC
A*A*-CC
CD
DD
4.3
17.0
27.7
29.8
14.9
93.7
4.3
2.1
(1) Denotes CCEA Provisional Results Summer 2014
1.8
A*A*GG
100.0
A*A*CC
82.0
A*A*GG
99.8
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Year 12 Other Qualifications
ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD - Oral Skills for Work Preparation
Distinction
Merit
Total
6
6
12
ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD - Communication in the Work Place Entry Level Grade 3
Pass with Recognition of Excellence
Pass
Total
1
1
2
PRINCE’S TRUST - Level 2 Certificate in Personal Development
Pass
4
CCEA - Entry Level Qualification
3
English
Learning for Life & Work
Religious Studies
Total
1
4
3
8
2
X
1
1
2
1
1
CCEA - Occupational Studies (Single Award)
Level 1
2
Level 2
10
Total
12
CCEA - Key Skills Communication
Level 1
11
Level 2
1
Total
12
CCEA - Essential Skills Application of Number
Level 1
3
Level 2
4
Total
7
CCEA - Essential Skills Entry Level - Numeracy
Level 2
2
Total
1
6
4
11
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Performance in Public Examinations
Performance Indicator
2010/2011
School
NI
Average
% Achieving 5+ GCSEs at
Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
% Achieving 2+ A levels at
Grades A*-E (or equivalent)
2011/2012
School
NI
Average
2012/2013
School
NI
Average
65
60
83
64
74
67
97
95
88
96
93
96
Years 13 and 14 Pupils
Number of pupils in Year 13 in 2013/2014 - 42
Number of pupils in Year 14 in 2013/2014 - 48
Number of these with statements of special educational needs - 3
GCE AS - Percentage in Grade
Total
Entries
A
B
NI CCEA
Art & Design
Business (Applied)
English Literature
Geography
History
ICT
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
3
12
1
5
3
21
11
5
2
66.7
33.3
33.3
41.7
100.0
AQA
Human Biology
Religious Studies
18
1
EDEXCEL
Design & Technology
Psychology
19
5
20.0
33.3
9.5
20.0
C
D
16.7
8.3
20.0
33.3
4.8
45.5
40.0
20.0
33.3
19.0
11.1
27.8
10.5
40.0
26.3
23.8
54.5
20.0
100.0
E
U
40.0
TOTAL
A-E
100.0
100.0
100.0
60.0
100.0
90.4
100.0
100.0
100.0
33.3
9.5
22.2
100.0
11.1
27.8
72.2
100.0
36.8
60.0
15.8
10.5
89.4
100.0
20.0
WJEC
Health & Soc Care Single
2
50.0
50.0
100.0
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GCE A2 – Percentage in grade
Total
Entries
A*
A
B
NI CCEA
Art & Design
Business (Applied)
English Literature
Geography
German
History
ICT
Maths
Physics
6
14
5
6
1
3
14
9
1
16.7
66.7
21.4
20.0
16.7
100.0
33.3
21.4
11.1
100.0
16.7
50.0
20.0
16.7
21.4
60.0
66.7
33.3
28.6
66.7
33.3
28.6
11.1
21.4
11.1
AQA
Human Biology
Religious Studies
17
7
17.6
42.9
17.6
14.3
17.6
14.3
EDEXCEL
Design & Technology
Health & Social Care
Psychology
6
4
6
16.7
50.0
16.7
33.3
50.0
16.7
33.3
50.0
50.0
BB
16.7
BC
33.3
WJEC
Health & Soc Care
Single
WJEC
Health & Soc Care
Double
14.3
16.7
33.3
4
AA
16.7
6
C
D
E
U
TOTAL
A* - E
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
7.1
16.7
29.4
14.3
17.6
100.0
100.0
100.0
16.7
100.0
CC
16.7
CD
16.7
100.0
BTEC AWARDS (Single AS equivalent)
Construction
Creative Media (Games Dev)
Creative Media (TV & Film)
Engineering
Total
Distinction
(A*)
1
1
4
6
Distinction
(A)
82.2
100.0
Merit
(C)
Pass
(E)
2
1
1
2
2
Total
1
2
3
4
10
15
BTEC AWARDS (Single A2 equivalent)
Distinction
(A*)
1
Agriculture
Children’s Care, Learning &
Development
Creative Media (TV & Film)
Engineering
Hospitality
Sports Studies
Total
Distinction
(A)
Merit
(C)
Pass
(E)
Total
1
1
1
2
1
7
1
2
14
1
5
2
1
1
5
1
7
1
1
BTEC AWARDS (Double A2 equivalent)
Dist*/Dist*
(A*A*)
Dist/Dist
(AA)
Merit/Pass
(CE)
Pass/Pass
(EE)
Total
1
1
1
1
4
Sport Studies (Development,
Coaching & Fitness)
School Leavers' Destinations 2013/2014 (From Years 12, 13 and 14)
Number of
Leavers
2013/2014
Higher
Education
Further
Education
Another
School
Job Skills/Modern
Apprenticeship
Employed
Unemployed
Other/
Unknown
77
39
26
2
3
7
1
0
Annual Attendance Rate (All Pupils)
Total days attended by all pupils on roll as % of total possible days of attendance – 94 %
SPORT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Omagh High School continues to stress the importance of competitive and recreational sporting activities for
the balanced development of all pupils. Football, Hockey, Rugby and Netball are the main focus of
attention from September to March, with seasonal league and cup fixtures being played both during and
after school within each age group. From April to June the attention firmly shifts to the Athletics season.
Other sporting and physical activities are also carried out throughout the year.
Football
Football continues to play a huge sporting role at Omagh High School.
The U14 team competed in the McMullan Shield competing against other local schools in both Tyrone and
Fermanagh. The boys produced some excellent performances and results throughout the competition.
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The Under 16 team competed once again in the annual McKee Cup competition. The boys were aiming to
defend the trophy they won a year earlier, however they just fell short of retaining the Cup. Nevertheless the
team once again performed to a very high standard in all the games.
The Under 13 & Under 15 football teams reached the quarter finals and Semi-finals respectively, of the
Vauxhall N Ireland Schools Trophy. The Under 15 team were looking to emulate the Under 15 team from
2013 when they won the competition for the first time in the school’s history. Both games were against
Newtownabbey who presented our boys with stern opposition. The U13s went down 4-1, whilst the Under
15s almost made it through to the final, but were narrowly beaten after extra time by 2-1. An excellent
effort from both age groups.
During the summer one of our pupils, William Donaghy, Captain of the U16 Football team, was selected to
represent County Tyrone Premier Team in the International Milk Cup tournament. An excellent
achievement.
Athletics
Omagh High School once again competed very well in both Cross Country and Track and Field
competitions with pupils qualifying from the District championships to the Ulster Championships at the
Antrim Forum.
Rugby
Rugby continues to develop and progress at Omagh High School. From Year 8 right through to Year 12,
each year group got the opportunity to compete in various competitions throughout the year. The Year 8
team qualified from their regional qualifier to compete at the national finals held in Lisburn.
The Under 16 team once again competed in the annual Pollock Cup and N Ireland High Schools’ trophy. In
the latter competition the boys reached the quarter final of the competition before getting narrowly defeated
by Ballymoney High School.
2014 also saw the reintroduction after many years of the Carberry Shield in which Omagh High defeated
Castlederg High School to claim the trophy.
Hockey
Hockey once again continued to progress and develop at Omagh High School with some notable success.
The Year 8 team came first in the regional tournament, the senior team 4th in the league and the Under 14
team finished 3rd in their respective leagues.
Netball
In Years 8 – 14 the girls compete in the Southern Board Netball leagues. The girls competed very well in
their respective age groups and played some excellent netball. The most notable success was the Junior
Netball Team (Year 10) who finished runners-up in their tournament narrowly defeated by the very skilful
Cookstown Team. A great year for all netball teams and hopefully this success will continue.
Girls Football
Our junior and intermediate girls football teams competed in the regional heat of the IFA tournament. Our
junior team reached the semi-final, narrowly losing on penalties. Our intermediate team finished runners up
in their section.
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Year 11 pupil Laura Jones competed in the UEFA tournament for Northern Ireland U16 ladies football team.
Sports Day 2014
Sports Day 2014 was held on a very warm and sunny day at the end of June and was once again a great
success. Both competitors and spectators had plenty to occupy them throughout the day. With the
competitors taking their events very seriously, a lot of excellent results were achieved in both track and
field. For spectators they were able to witness all the sporting action and also partake of the inflatable
activities. This all added to a great atmosphere throughout the day.
The day ended with the awarding of medals and trophies for all the prize winners.
County Sports
The annual county sports were once again hosted at Campsie playing fields. The pupils from Omagh High
School participated extremely well and many County champions were crowned in a variety of track and
field events.
Champions League Football Trip
In September last year 40 pupils plus 4 staff travelled to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United v Bayer
Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. An enjoyable trip was had by all with Manchester United
winning the game by 4-2. It was an excellent opportunity for the pupils to witness a top level European
match with some of the world's greatest footballers on display.
Ski Trip 2014
From the 25th January - 1st February, 25 pupils and 2 members of staff travelled to the Italian Alps to the
mountain resort of Marrileva for an action packed week of skiing. Throughout the week the pupils
experienced excellent snow conditions. The resort experienced its heaviest snow fall in years. All pupils
mastered the sport of skiing with all progressing from the nursery slopes right through to the daunting black
slopes. This is as always a very popular trip with pupils experiencing not only a new sporting activity but
also foreign travel, food and culture.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A wide variety of extra-curricular activities was available to pupils during the school day and after school
during 2013-2014.
In sport we offered Rugby, Badminton, Gymnastics, Football, Hockey, Netball, Show jumping, Basketball
and Cross country running. Cricket and Athletics are offered in the summer term.
Music and Creativity - School choir, instrumental groups, musical tuition for orchestral instruments, guitar
club and Ulster Scots piping and drumming tuition groups.
Clubs: Chess Club, Drama Club, IT Club, Charity Fund Raising, Public Speaking, Debating, Cadets, Riding
for the Disabled Association (RDA), Heartstart programme, Scripture Union, Duke of Edinburgh Award,
Bake Off, Paired Reading.
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There is also an extensive range of Learning Support classes for GCSE and GCE including: Mathematics,
English, Science, Business Studies, History, Drama/Performing Arts, ICT, RE, Geography, Art and Design,
Learning for Life and Work, Technology and Design, Hospitality and Health and Social Care. These
classes provide extra tuition for pupils and undoubtedly contribute to the high levels of academic attainment
achieved by pupils.
Regular themed events take place throughout the year including ‘Enterprise and Employability week’,
European Day of Languages, Charity fund-raising events etc., Harvest Thanksgiving Service, Remembrance
Assembly and Christmas Carol Service.
These extra-curricular activities could not operate without the goodwill and commitment of a wide range of
staff (teaching and non-teaching) for which we are extremely appreciative.