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Shared Education – Shared Future

ANNUAL REPORT and

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS of the

Board of Governors of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School

September 2010 - August 2011


Dear Parents/Guardians, Once again we the Board of Governors are pleased to present our annual general report for the academic year of 2010/2011 and hope you will continue to support our wonderful school in every way possible for many years to come. This report refers to the seventh year of Roe Valley Integrated Primary School with an intake of 156 pupils that year. We continue to be the fastest growing primary school in Limavady. We as Governors have an ongoing commitment to maintain and raise the standards of our pupils, empowering children to achieve their true potential. This is both the responsibility of the school and you the parent/guardian, therefore we value your support and welcome your views and ideas on how best to develop our school. I would like to extent my gratitude to our Principal, Anne Quinn and all staff for their commitment in supporting the school’s strategic plan and continuing to work on whole school improvements. I always say that the quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers and support staff. I wish to express my deep gratitude to all staff at the school for providing the highest quality of Education to our students. From the front office, to the classrooms and into the specialist areas, you are all a pleasure to work with and are outstanding people – Thank You! I would also like to thank each member of the school Board of Governors for the support and trust you have placed in me. The time given to the school is greatly appreciated and ensures the school continues to thrive. I wish to conclude by thanking each of you for the support you have given me throughout the year and we look forward to another successful year in 2011/2012.

Yours sincerely Paul Canning Chairperson, Board of Governors Roe Valley Integrated Primary School


STAFF Principal Mrs Anne Quinn Teachers Miss Julie Cummings, Literacy Co-ordinator Miss Karen Mullin, SEN Co-ordinator Miss Claire Mullan, World Around Us Co-ordinator Mrs Joanne O’Donnell, Mathematics Co-ordinator Miss Joanna Johnston / Miss Laura Elder Miss Jennifer Reeves (temporary) Classroom Assistants Mrs Bronagh Blair Mrs Heather Thompson Mrs Sinead Elder Mrs Siobhan Hartop Ms Shauna Wilson Mrs Jenni Dixon Mrs Lucinda Nolan Mrs Patricia Austin Mrs Pamela Forsythe Mrs Theresa Kelly Mrs Tracey McGinnis Support Staff Mrs Lisa Campbell, Secretary Mrs Tryphiena Martin, Assistant Secretary (temporary) Mrs Linda Hylands, Catering assistant & cleaner Miss Julie Gibson, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Nuala Miller, Lunchtime supervisor & cleaner Mrs Paula Hassan, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Karen Simpson, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Stacey Simpson, Lunchtime supervisor Mrs Maretta Moran, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Diane Reeves, Lunchtime supervisor Miss Wendy Keys, Breakfast Club supervisor Mr Roy McMillen, Caretaker


Highlights: Autumn Term September 2010 School re-opens on Wednesday 1st September 2010 29 new children start – 24 x P1, 3 x P2, 1 x P3, 1 x P5 Dr F Freedman gives Ulster Scots Language workshop to P5/6 and P6/7 classes Miss Johnston & Miss Reeves attend Good Practice training at Oakgrove Primary School Sheena Jackson from the Derry Journal speaks with 6 pupils from Primary 4/5 for their Voice Pox feature AQ attends Principal’s Extended School’s cluster meeting at St. Finlough’s Primary School AQ attends Annual Report on InCAS at Radisson Hotel Parent’s Council meet Una Hegarty, Dental Hygienist delivers the Smile Programme to Miss C Mullan’s class AQ attends Primary Principal’s Conference at North West Teacher’s Centre School Nurse delivers Epi-pen training to staff 2 day visit from Una Brolly, Literacy Screening Nuala McNeill and children from Buttercup Nursery visit P1 & P2 InCAS training takes place in school for Miss Cummings and Miss Reeves Addis Blair, music tutor starts work with our choir Northgate install 12 new laptops October 2010 Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly School’s Council met with the Principal Learn to sign week commences Funeral of Sidney Dallas takes place


AQ attends Association of Principal Teachers of Integrated Schools with NICIE Parent’s Council meet Recruitment begins for new teacher P1 & P2 go on an Autumn Walk Julie Ann Mulholland from All-Tex Recyclers visits presenting a cheque for £420.30 Kidscape week commences AQ visits Mill Strand Integrated Primary School, Portrush Miss Cummings attends ICT Accreditation Information Training Site visit from Barney MCGovern, DENI regarding the boundary fence Children & staff from J3, Rossmar School visit P3 Sponsored Walk takes place in aid of the Pakistan Appeal - £943.00 plus £141.50 Tear Fund (Sidney’s chosen charity) Parent / Teacher interviews take place Miss Reeves meets with representative from Cinemagic Harvest Service takes place at the Methodist Church Children from P4/5 & P5/6 sing Harvest Songs at Thackery Day Care and Residential Home Security cameras installed for new staff car park Halloween Fancy Dress Disco takes place School finishes for mid-term break on Wednesday 27th October 2010 and re-opens on Thursday 4th November 2010 November 2010 Mrs O’Donnell attends Assessment Analysis training at the C2K Centre, Omagh AQ visits Oakgrove Integrated Primary School AQ attends Regional Training Unit Conference in Cookstown


Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly Photoshoot for Shoebox Appeal with Claire Wheeldon Demonstration of Indian Paper Art by Mr Lal Parent’s Council meet Patricia Devlin from The Sentinel interviews P6/7 children about their favourite book AQ attends Extended Schools Cluster meeting at Rossmar School Annual Christmas Craft Fair takes place and visit from Santa AQ attends 2 day Principal’s Conference Miss Elder attends Learning NI Overview at C2K, Omagh Miss Cummings attends Pupil Personal Development course at North West Teacher’s Centre Visit from James Connolly, C2K AQ is interviewed by Michael Bradley, Radio Foyle regarding the ‘Shocking Extent of our Schools’ Campaign’ Children from P6 & P7 attend the ‘Bee Safe’ Initiative Miss C Mullan meets with Oonagh McNellis & Jessica Moore regarding Story Sacks December 2010 Dawn Greer starts as temporary Crossing Patrol person Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly School Choir sing at Foyleside for Children in Crossfire Due to the adverse weather conditions, school closes early on Monday 6th December 2010 and remains closed until Thursday 9th December 2010 Miss K Mullin meets with Breige McLaughlin from UNICEF Miss J Cummings attends Pupil Personal Development Course at North West Teacher’s Centre Christmas Dinner served to pupils


Christmas Nativity Dress Rehearsal takes place for P4 – P7 P1 – P3 perform their fantastic Christmas Nativity Play at Roe Valley Arts & Culture Centre Due to the adverse weather conditions, school is closed on Friday 17th December 2010 until Wednesday 22nd December 2010 School finishes for Christmas Holidays on Wednesday 22nd December 2010 and re-opens on Thursday 6th January 2011 Highlights: Spring Term January 2011 Mrs Ewing from Oakgrove Integrated College talks to the P7 children Representative from the Simon Community visits Miss Reeves’ class Miss J Cummings attends 2 day Professional Qualification for Headship Course AQ attends National Association of Head Teachers Conference as Integrated Education Representative Open Evening takes place for prospective parents Office staff attend SIMS Admissions course at North West Teacher’s Centre AQ carries out transfer meetings with parents of all the P7 children Father Gallagher visits the school to speak with the P4 children who are making their Holy Communion in May 2011 Miss K Mullin attends course at North West Teacher’s Centre, ‘Launch of the Sesame Tree Resources’ Mrs J O’Donnell holds Paired Maths Programme for P3 children and their parents P6 & P7 children visit St Mary’s High School to use their ICT Suite First Holy Communion Enrolment Service takes place at Christ the King Chapel The National Trust visit the children in P4 School choir perform at the ‘Service for Week of Prayer for Christain Unity’ at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School AQ in her role as School Inspector attends 3 day inspection


Miss C Mullan attends Heartstart Programme at North West Teacher’s Centre Children from P6 & P7 visit North Coast Integrated College for an Art Workshop Representative from Parent’s Council attends ‘Meet the Funders’ Event at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre Miss K Mullin & Miss C Mullan attend a Foundation Conference for P1 & P2 at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly AQ meets with Philip Hewitt from Barnardos Miss B Blair, Classroom Assistant attends Heartstart Programme at North West Teacher’s Centre Anne Murray from Oakgrove Integrated Primary facilitates coaching teacher training February 2011 Marie Cowan, Managing Attendance Officer Governor meets with AQ AQ attends Child Protection Course at North West Teacher’s Centre School’s Mobile Library Service visits Miss C Mullan carries out Story Sacks Workshop for P2 children and parents Moore Stephens Bradley McDaid commences internal audits Miss K Mullin attends Promoting Positive Mental Health Course at Omagh Monitoring visit from Seamus Bradley from the Western Education and Library Board regarding Extended Schools AQ meets with Louanne McElwee, Parent’s Council representative who attended “Meet the Funders” event hosted by Limavady Borough Council to discuss funding opportunities Maureen Hicks, Reading Centre visits to assess children AQ attends meeting at Oakgrove Integrated College Re Multi Cultural Evening School closes on Monday 14th February & Tuesday 15th February for the mid-term break


AQ attends Regional Training Unit Conference on Leadership & Management Miss K Mullin and three pupils attend Confirmation Practice at Christ the King Chapel Representatives from UNICEF visit the school to carry out assessment Mrs O’Donnell’s class holds their Special Assembly Confirmation Service of Light takes place at Christ the King Chapel Miss Cummings’s class holds their Special Assembly Miss K Mullin meets with Father Gallagher re Confirmation arrangements AQ holds Post Primary Transition meeting for parents of P6 children Ryan Buchanan from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service gives Fire Safety Talk to Mrs O’Donnell’s class Miss K Mullin holds Reading Workshop for parents of P1 children AQ and two Governors, Mike McIvor and Ryan Brolly attend meeting with Monsignour McCanny Student from Limavady Grammar School carries out 1-week work placement AQ attends photoshoot at Tesco’s Limavady with two P7 pupils for the launch of the vouchers for schools scheme Hector Wishart from Fire Safety First carries out fire risk assessment on behalf of the WELB Dr Annemarie Brolly talks to P6 & P7 girls re “Changes in our Bodies” March 2011 Parent / Teacher meetings take place AQ attends Extended Schools Workshop at North West Teacher’s Centre Photographer Eugene Harron takes photographs of children who are making their Confirmation Scholastic Book Fair arrives in school Children are invited to dress up as their favourite character from a book for World Book Day Miss Elder attends C2K Course, Managed Services Overview at North West Teacher’s Centre


Mr Sammy Mullan starts in his role as permanent Crossing Patrol person Visit from James Connolly, C2K to update SAGE software package Integrated Education Week takes place, programme as follows: - Children from P1 and P2 attend Bananas Fun Park along with pupils from Oakgrove Integrated Primary School - Pupils from P3 to P7 visit Oakgrove Integrated Primary School to practice for the Multi Cultural Evening - Pupils and staff from Rossmar School visit P1 & P2 as part of Integrated Education Week - Miss Elder carries out video conferencing with P3 class from Oakgrove Integrated Primary - Children from Primary 3 to Primary 7 perform at the Multi Cultural Evening at Oakgrove Integrated College - Pupils from P5, 6 & 7 attend a football and netball tournament with children from St Finlough’s Primary School at Roe Valley Leisure Centre Parents, pupils and staff receive ashes from Father Gallagher on Ash Wednesday Marie Cowan, Managing Attendance Officer Governor meets with AQ AQ visits Phoenix Integrated Primary School, Cookstown to take part in staff training Practice for Confirmation takes place at Christ the King Chapel Confirmation takes place on Saturday 11th March 2011 at Christ the King Chapel Miss Cummings & Miss Elder attend ICT Accrediation Course P1 children visit the local firestation Helping Hands start Sign Language workshop with P6/7 class Children from P3 Oakgrove Integrated Primary School visit Miss Elder’s class School closes Thursday 17th & Friday 18th March 2011 for St Patrick’s Day 3 members of staff attend a Fire Safety Management Course at North West Teacher’s Centre Miss Cummings holds Paired Reading Workshop for parents and children from P4


Miss Cummings attends two day Child Protection Course Mrs O’Donnell has a Numeracy In-School day to monitor progress of numeracy in school Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly Miss C Mullan attends 3 day Primary Movement Workshop Miss K Mullin attends a Question Time session with Lower 6th pupils at St Mary’s High School AQ attends Regional Training Unit Course – ‘Leadership & Management’ at Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown UNICEF Representative, Briege Mclaughlin visits to take photographs Children from P6 & P7 visit Limavady Workhouse, LCDI Miss Elder has an ICT In-School day to gather resources for new website Additional funding of £889 was given to the school by the Department of Education, this money was used to fund some of the Accelerated Reading Resources April 2011 Children from P4 to P7 visit Limavady High School to listen to a talk from Dougie Bartlett, Vice Principal regarding his new book on local history Children from Mrs O’Donnell’s class visit Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre to listen to a talk from Victoria Newbury, Culture & Heritage Officer regarding The Broighter Gold Primary 1, 2 & 3 go on a Spring Walk to the Roe Valley Country Park School admin staff attends a C2k SIMS course at Omagh Teacher’s Centre Parents’ Council meeting held Miss C Mullan attends day 3 Primary Movement Workshop AQ attends 2 day NICIE Spring Conference Mrs O’Donnell’s class attends the Cinema Bus workshop parked at Roe Valley Leisure Centre Chris Murdock, Professional Qualification for Headship Trainee Head visits the school to work on the new website with Miss Elder Miss Cummings attends Community Development Awards at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre


Hugh Doyle from Fire Safe Protection fits Heat Sensor in staffroom Boys from P5 to P7 participate in the Simply Fruit Football Tournament at Roemill Playing Fields Miss K Mullin & Miss C Mullan visit the Foundation Stage teachers at Ballykelly Primary School Miss C Mullan’s class holds their Special Assembly Maureen Hicks from the Umbrella Widow Fund participates in the School Assembly Girls from P5 to P7 participate in a School Netball Tournament at the Vale Centre Non-uniform day and school disco takes place School finishes for the Easter Holidays on Tuesday 19th April 2011 Highlights: Summer Term May 2011 Summer term commences on Monday 3rd May 2011 Joanne O’Connor, from C2k visits the school to work with Miss Elder regarding marking attendance directly onto SIMS First Communion children make their First Confession at St. Mary’s Chapel Student from St. Mary’s High School carries out 1 week work experience Mrs O’Donnell attends GL Assessment Conference The children from P6 & P7 participate in the PSNI Football Tournament at Roe Valley Leisure Centre Boys from P6/7 participate in a School Football Tournament at the Vale Centre Mrs O’Donnell holds ALTA workshop for Classroom Assistants Sheena Jackson from The Derry Journal interviews P6/7 children about their forthcoming Calamity Jane show for a ‘Voice Pox’ feature Staff & children from P6/7 go on their 2 day residential to Corrymeela, Ballycastle Ricky Martin, Alive Surf School talks to all the children regarding Beach Safety Awareness School admin staff attends a C2k SIMS course at North West Teacher’s Centre


Children from P3 to P5 participate in the Foyle Hospice Concert at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre Jennifer McNeill, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland participates in School Assembly First Holy Communion takes place at Christ the King, Scroggy Road followed by light refreshments in the School Assembly Hall Recruitment process takes place for P3, P5 & P6 teaching posts Primary 1 holds their wonderful Special Assembly Children take part in an Artwork competition run by The Sentinel School closes for half-term break from Monday 30th May 2011 to Friday 3rd June 2011 inclusive June 2011 Two students from Limavady High School carry out 1 week work experience Mrs Dodds from Limavady High School meets with P7 pupils who are transferring in September Two pupils from P6 participate in a public speaking competition at St. Mary’s High School Rachel Cassidy, a local photographer takes Mrs O’Donnell’s class for a photography course at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre Children from Limavady Nursery School starting in September 2011 visit Miss Mullin Mrs Carlin from St. Mary’s High School meets with P7 pupils who are transferring in September Ken Reag, photographer takes whole school photograph Mrs Ewing from Oakgrove Integrated College meets with P7 pupils who are transferring in September Teachers attend Renaissance Learning Training Moore Stephens carry out audit of accounts P1 school trip takes place to the Playtrail, L’Derry Induction morning for new P1’s and their parents P5/6 visit Brunswick Superbowl, L’Derry for their .school trip


PSNI visits the school to talk to the P6/7 children re Bicycle Safety School nurses visit the school to review P1 children Teacher Training takes place on School Data P2 school trip takes place to Cheeky Chimps, Coleraine P3/4 visit the Dunluce Centre, Portrush for their .school trip Representative from C2k meets with AQ & Mrs O’Donnell regarding new computers for September 2011 P4/5 school trip takes place to the Jet Centre, Coleraine Sports Day for the whole school takes place at the pitches beside the Leisure Centre Miss K Mullin attends a Specific Literacy Difficulties course at Strabane Teacher’s Centre School nurses visit the school to review P1 children Presentation of Key Stage Results to parents Dress Rehearsal for the Summer Show takes place P6/7 children visit Limavady Grammar School to see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Summer Show, ‘Calamity Jane’ takes place at North West Regional College Miss L Elder’s class holds their Special Assembly PSNI give a talk to children from P5 to P7 on ‘Drug & Alcohol Awareness’ School Summer Disco for whole school Leavers’ Assembly takes place for P7 children Non-uniform day proceeds in aid of the Umbrella Widow Fund Certificate of Achievement Awards take place for P1 to P4/5 Certificate of Achievement Awards take place for P5/6 and Miss Reeves’ P6 class UNICEF Day for Change takes place with a Big Breakfast School closes for summer at 12 noon on 30th June 2011


Board of Governors Chairperson Mr Paul Canning Co-opted Governor Mr Colm Cavanagh Parent Foundation Governors Mrs Debbie Rogers Mrs Wendy Allen DENI Governors Mr Bert Montgomery Mr John Stevenson Mr Michael McIvor Mrs Marie Cowan Principal Mrs Anne Quinn Teacher Governor Miss Julie Cummings Miss Karen Mullin Parent Governors Mr Peter Miller, Mr Ryan Brolly (Joined Jan 2011) Mrs Clare Dallas, Mr Enda McCloskey Board of Governor Meetings 2010 / 2011 6th September 2010 4th October 2010 8th November 2010 11th January 2011 (Sites & Premises) 7th February 2011 4th April 2011 13th June 2011 Holidays Halloween 28th October 2010 – 3rd November 2010 Christmas 23rd December 2010 – 5th January 2011 Easter 21st April 2011 – 2nd May 2011 School Attendance Enrolment 2010 / 2011 95.3% 156 pupils


ROE VALLEY INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011 2011 2010 £ £ INCOMING RESOURCES Department of Education Grants 559,011 499,238 Income from other sources 20,119 16,106 Capital Funding 58,848 267,629 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 637,978 782,973 RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct Expenditure: Teaching staff costs 302,230 271,428 Non-teaching staff costs 146,927 131,897 Other operating costs 117,031 93,243 Expenditure – Capital Building 58,848 267,629 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 566,188 764,197 Net incoming resources 12,942 18,776 Balances brought forward 32,963 14,187 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 45,905 32,963

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