Careers Departmental Aims All children should follow a curriculum which contains all the essential elements to enable them to develop their full potential and make their contribution to society - whether in their chosen career, personal and family life, or social activities". (Education Reform (NI) Order - 1989) ​ Careers education has a central role to play in supporting the development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills required by young people in their adult working life. Careers education is one of the educational themes within the Northern Ireland Curriculum and therefore all post-primary schools must make appropriate cross-curricular provision. In addition schools are expected to provide discrete timetabled lessons. ​ The teaching of careers generally commences in Year 10 continuing through to Year 14 however, schools are increasingly introducing elements of careers education into Year 8 and 9 learning programmes. Careers Education Curriculum based on "Evaluating a Careers Programme" - DENI 1996 Curriculum Content ​ Guidance from DENI and CCEA has established 6 core components of pupil entitlement upon which a careers education programme should be based. The diagram below identifies each of these core elements. Staff Mrs C Henry (Head of Department) Mr s N Borland (T) Mrs S M Dalzell (Part-Time) Ms A C Morgan Mrs S Torrens Careers Programme About CEAIG ​ Sullivan runs an active Careers and Guidance programme from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form and extends provision to pupils who have recently left secondary schooling. Currently 6 members of staff are responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the programme. Opportunities are sought for the involvement of outside organisations and individuals to participate in the provision of careers guidance. The Careers department uses the expertise of the Northern Ireland Careers Service , local universities, local businesses and parents to enrich the Careers Programme. The provision includes: Key Stage 3 Careers teachers contribute to the delivery of ‘Education for Employability’ through the Learning for Life and Work programme. Guidance interviews for pupils and parents for GCSE choices. Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet ​ Key Stage 4 Careers teachers provide and help to deliver material for the Pastoral programme. A parental evening concerning choices at 16+. Guidance interviews for pupils and parents for choices at 16+. Outside speakers informing pupils about career paths. Consultations with the Northern Ireland Careers Service for pupils with an interest in Further Education courses or employment. Subject Choice for AS/A Level Information Booklet ​ Sixth Form A weekly Year 13 taught Careers programme. A week of work shadowing. Organisation of Higher Education (HE) applications (UCAS, CAO etc). The opportunity for pupils to consult with Careers teachers prior to their HE applications. Various outside speakers representing HE and GAP Year organisations, and opportunities to attend Open Days and conferences. ​ After Care A reference writing service for former pupils. The facilitation of HE applications by former pupils. ​

Covid-19 Information on Self-Isolation and Close Contacts (as of January 2022) Further information on what to do if there is a positive lateral flow test result and close contacts is available at the following government websites: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/if-you-get-positive-lateral-flow-test-self-isolate-required-period https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating-and-close-contacts ​ Contact tracing to identify close contacts in the school and in the community will be carried out by the Public Health Agency. They will ring from the number 028 9536 8888. Please save this number on your phone so you will recognise it if they need to ring you, and please answer if they call. Post-Primary Information Leaflet Notify the School of Pupil Absence via IRIS Parentmail Parents are asked to inform the school via IRIS Parentmail , if their son/daughter receives a positive lateral flow test for COVID-19 and are self-isolating or if their son/daughter has been identified as a close contact. The relevant staff will then be notified and the absence recorded as per DE guidelines. Pastoral Issue If you need to speak to someone about a pastoral issue, please email info@sullivanupper.holywood.ni.sch.uk . Please include pupil name and class so this can be directed to the Form Teacher. ​ Alternatively, and also if there is a safeguarding issue, you can reach a senior member of staff via the pastoral email: suspastoral114@c2kni.net . COVID-19 Correspondence Letter from Chief Medical Officer - 9 September 2021 Department of Education Parent & Carer Information Confirmed case of COVID-19 in School setting – Information for Parents and Staff from PHA ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ PHA Information - 9 September 2021 Changing C2K password Please use the link below to change pupil or staff c2k passwords at home: https://www.c2kexchange.net/_c2klogin/login.aspx If pupils/parents need to email about password issues, please use the email address: mimage732@c2ken.net Useful Advice for returning to school after lockdown A return to school after lockdown may be a worrying time for pupils and parents. The links below provide some useful advice for both pupils and parents. Childline - advice for young people who might be worried about going back or starting school ​ https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/school/ Young Minds -advice for parents supporting their children’s return to school post lockdown ​ https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/supporting-a-child-returning-to-school-after-lockdown/ https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-school-anxiety-and-refusal/ https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-back-to-school-anxiety/ https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/coping-with-anxiety-about-going-back-to-school/ https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/coping-with-anxiety-about-leaving-the-house/ Supporting pupils following loss during Covid-19 ​ https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/supporting-a-child-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ ​

Subject Choice GCSE The booklet below contains information to help inform about GCSE subject choices for the 2024/25 academic year . We hope you find it useful. Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet - January 2024 Letter in relation to the Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet - January 2024 GCE The booklet below contains information about all the subjects available for the 2024/25 academic year at AS and A Level and it is provided so that parents and pupils know something about what each subject involves. We hope that you find it useful. Subject Choice for AS/A Level Information Booklet - February 2024

Controlled Assessment Controlled Assessments will be carried out in school under the supervision of a member of staff. They are designed to take place in normal lesson time in the usual teaching venue. Timetables for Years 11 and 12 in the 2023/24 academic year are found below: The Year 11 Controlled Assessment Information for 2023-24 The Year 12 Controlled Assessment Information for 2023-24 1/2

Staff Structure Teaching Staff Non-teaching Staff Staff Staff Structure 2023-2024 Staff Structure There are 45 full-time teachers in the secondary department, 4 job share teachers and a further 22 part-time teachers, 8 full-time and 3 part-time teachers in the preparatory department plus 65 non-teaching staff at the school. As well as this 23 music tutors visit the school on a weekly basis and we have the services of 2 modern language assistants. The staff structure and special responsibilities are shown below: Principal Mr C J D Mairs Vice-Principals Mrs C Moore (Pastoral) Mr S Thompson (Teaching & Learning) Senior Managers Miss L Aranha Mr S Drennan Mrs L Montgomery Mr D Stinson Heads of Department Art, Design & Moving Image Biology Careers and Guidance Chemistry English & Drama Geography History & Politics Home Economics Mathematics Learning for Life and Work Mrs J Simon (Acting) Mr S Drennan Mrs C Henry Mrs S McKeown Mr C Heaney Mrs C Johnston Miss R Murray Ms C Thomson Mrs C Anderson Ms A Morgan Modern Languages (French) (Acting) Modern Languages (Spanish/German) (Acting) Music PE & Games (Boys) PE & Games (Girls ) Physics Preparatory Department Religious Studies Technology & Design Miss V McCaughey Mrs J Girvin Mrs L Montgomery Mr J Quigley Mrs S Hutchinson Dr K Quinn Mrs W Ballard Mrs P McMaster Mr D Stinson Co-ordinators Business Studies Computing/ICT Drama Mrs K Jordan (Miss N Borland Sept-Mar 24) Miss S Martin Ms C Bowman-Kinnear ​ Heads of Year Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Mrs C Dorman Ms C Bowman-Kinnear (T) Miss S Wilson (T) Miss L Aranha (T) Mrs R Trainor Dr L Moore Mrs S Torrens Heads of House Praeger McAlester Speers Grant Mrs J McVeigh (Mr D Greeves Sept-Mar24) Mrs N Mitchell Mr S Cooper Mrs L Graham SENCO Mrs J Kelly Assistant SENCO Mrs S Dalzell Teaching Staff Teaching Staff 2023-2024 Principal Mr C J D Mairs MA PGCE Vice-Principals Mrs C Moore BEd PQH(NI) Mr S Thompson BSc MSc MBA PGCE PQH(NI) ​ Senior Managers Miss L Aranha BSc PGCE Mr S Drennan BSc PGCE Mrs L R Montgomery BMus MEd LTCL MTD PQH(NI) Mr D W R Stinson BEd PQH(NI) ​ Art & Design and MIA Mrs J Simon BA PGCE (P-T) (Acting) Mrs L Davidson BDes PGCE (P-T) (Mat Nov-Jun 24) Mr R B McKillen BA PGDip PGCE MA Mrs S Monteith BA PGCE (T) Mrs J Simon BA PGCE (P-T) Ms S A Wallace BA PGCE MSc (P-T) ​ Biology Mr S Drennan BSc PGCE Miss L Aranha BSc PGCE Mrs E Bowen BSc MEd PQHNI PGC E (P-T) Mr D Greeves BSc PGCE Mrs L Johnston BSc PGCE (P-T) Dr J W E Lappin BSc (T) ( P-T) Business Studies Mrs K Jordan BEd MEd Mrs N Borland BEd (T) (Acting Sept to Mar 2024) Mrs J Annett BSc PGCE (P-T) (Mat from Sept 2023) Mr C O'Neill BEd (T) Mr S Thompson BSc MSc MBA PGCE PQH(NI) Careers Mrs C Henry BA PGCE Mr s N Borland BEd (T) Mrs S M Dalzell BSc DipInd PGCE (P-T) Ms A C Morgan BA MA PGCE Mrs S J Torrens BSc PGCE ​ Chemistry Mrs S P McKeown MEng PGCE Miss J A Chambers BSc PGCE Mrs D E Maynes BSc PGCE Mrs A C Waterworth MSc PGCE ​ Computing/IT Miss A M E Martin BSc PGCE ​ English and Drama Mr C Heaney BA PGCE Ms C Bowman-Kinnear BA MA PGCE Mrs C C Dorman BA PGCE PGDPSE MEd Mrs L R Graham BA PGCE (P-T) Miss E Jenkinson BA PGCE Ms K R Lomas MA MSc PGCE (T) (P-T) Ms C Patterson BA PGCE MSc (P -T ) Mrs R J Trainor BA PGCE Geography Mrs C Johnston BSc DipVoc PGCE Miss P McKeown BSc PGCE (T) Mr s P Ravey BSc PGCE History and Political Studies Miss R L Murray BA PGCE Mr A Cave BA PGCE (T - Sept to March 2024) Mrs C A Henry BA PGCE Mrs J McVeigh BA PGCE (Mat Sept-Mar) Ms A C Morgan BA MA PGCE ​ Home Economics: Ms C Thomson BA DipInd PGCE (P-T) Mrs R V Campbell BA DipInd PGCE (P-T) Mrs S M Dalzell BSc DipInd PGCE (P-T) Miss K Millar BSc PGCE ​ LLW Ms A C Morgan BA MA PGCE Mrs E Bowen BSc MEd PQHNI PGCE (P-T) Mrs C A McCarey BEng PGCE (JS) Miss K Millar BSc PGCE Mrs S Monteith BA PGCE (T) Ms S A Wallace BA PGCE MSc (P-T) ​ Mathematics Mrs C Anderson BSc PGCE Dr G I Boreland MSc MA PGCE MEd Mrs J Kelly BSc PGCE Mrs P D McDowell BSc PGCE Mr M Monteith MSc PGCE Dr L Moore MSc PGCE Mrs C J Swift BSc PGCE (P-T) Modern Languages Spanish/German - Mrs J A Girvin BA PGCE (Acting) French - Miss C V McCaughey BA PGCE DipSpan (Open) (Acting) Mrs L E M Barr BA PGDipEBA PGCE Miss J Connolly MA PGCE Miss R Douglas BA PGCE MA (T) (from Jan 2024) Mrs C McIver BA PGCE MA (T) (to Dec 2023) Miss L M McMullan MA PGCE (T) (P-T) Miss J L Orr BA PGCE (P-T) Modern Language Assistants Ms M Morant [French] Ms A Cervello Franch [Spanish] Music Mrs L R Montgomery BMus MEd LTCL MTD PQH(NI) Mrs J A Harper BMus PGCE (P-T) Mrs G E Hartin BMus PGCE (JS) Mrs G Pitt BMus MTD LTCL ALCM (JS) ​ Physical Education Mrs S M Hutchinson BA PGCE (P-T) Mr J Quigley BSc PGCE Mr A Craig BSc PGCE (P-T) Mr C Henderson BSc MSc PGCE PGDH (NI) (Career Break) Mr P Kirk BSc PGCE (T) Mrs C Stewart BSc PGCE (P-T) Miss S Wilson BSc PGCE ​ Physics Dr K Quinn BSc PGCE (P-T) Mr S G Cooper BSc PGCE Mrs C A McCarey BEng PGCE (JS) Mrs C V Soper BSc MSc PGCE (JS) Mrs S J Torrens BSc PGCE ​ Religious Studies Mrs P D McMaster BEd ​ Special Education Needs Mrs J Kelly BSc PGCE (SENCO) Mrs S M Dalzell BSc DipInd PGCE (P-T) (Assistant SENCO) ​ Technology and Design Mr D W R Stinson BEd PQH(NI) Mr R Eves MEng PGCE Mrs N E Mitchell BEd MSc (P-T) Preparatory Department Mrs W Ballard BEd Mrs K Callen BA Ms K Gordon BSSc PGCE (P-T) Mrs A Hendron BSc MSc PGCE (P-T) Miss N Johnson BEd Mrs C Leathem BEd ATCL (P-T) Mrs J Lockhart BEd MEd Mrs J Matthews BA MSc PGCE Miss R O'Neill BA (T from Oct 2023) Mrs A Patterson BEd DASE Mrs C Rowan BA PGCE (Mat from Oct 2023 ) Mrs K Wilson BA QTS ​ *Names in bold denotes Head of Department Non-teaching Staff Non-Teaching Staff 2023-2024 SECONDARY DEPARTMENT Bursar Dr C M Byrnes BSc FCA Assistant Bursar Mrs M L Hanna MIATI ​ Principal's PA Mrs A J Graham ​ Office Manager and MIS Coordinator Mrs A D Middleton BSc ​ Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Miss C Smyth (Mat to Feb 2024) (to February 2024) Mrs R West (T) (to March 2024) Mrs E Yeates (from April 2024) ​ Accounts Assistant Mrs E T Brady BA ​ School Nurse Mrs M McAvoy RGN ​ Librarian Miss R E Hopkins BA PGCE MEd MSc ​ C2K Administrator and Systems Support Officer Miss Z A Robinson A+ Network + CCNA ​ Examinations Officer Mrs J McIwaine ​ Technicians Mrs A S Brown [Biology] Mr J N Collins BSc BTh PGCE [Chemistry] Mr C Edgar BA PGC [Music] Miss A Lawlor [Art and MIA] Mr A Proudfoot [Physics and Technology] (from Oct 2024) Mrs J S Stewart [Home Economics] ​ Classroom Assistants Miss E Anderson Mr S Bendu MSc Mrs C Brown Mrs D J Burnside NVQIII (P-T) Mr R Christie Mrs P Dempster Mr M Diamond Miss A Gale Mr J Griffin (from Nov 2024) Mrs M Martin BA (Mat from Sept 2023) Mr H Morris (T from Jan 2024) Mr C Murray Mrs K Murray Mr C Rankin ​ Study Supervisors Mr M Moorehead Mr K Woodrow BEd FdCmm School Crossing Patrolperson Mr H Newman ​ Facilities Manager Mr S J Graham BTEC HNC Tech IEI LICWCI Maintenance Staff Mr J R H Crossan Mr R Lyons (to February 2024) Mr N Finnegan (from April 2024) ​ Catering Manager Mrs C M Steenson BTecDip ​ Silver Robin Supervisor Mrs G F McGee BSc ​ Cook Mrs J McKee ​ Catering Assistants Mrs A Ahmed Miss N Black (from April 2024) Miss M Campbell MFHT Miss S E Clarke Ms L McCullough Mrs K Read (to November 2023) Mrs C M Seawright Miss M Shepherd Mr S Skimin Mrs S Stafford ​ Senior Lunchtime Supervisor Mrs L McConnell ​ PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT ​ Prep Secretary Mrs A Cairns ​ Classroom Assistants Ms J Connolly Mrs C L Cronin BSc Miss E Dennison Mr P Eager Mrs G Huey (T) Mrs R J Johnston NVQIII Miss M Kelly (T) Mr J Knight (T) Miss J McSorley Mrs D Moody Mrs R M A Moroney NVQIII Mrs N Stinson Caretaker Mr R Campbell ​ ​ ​ Silver Robin Assistant Supervisor (Dromkeen) Mrs D M Berry ​ After School Club Supervisor Mrs R M A Moroney NVQIII ​ After School Club Deputy Supervisor Mrs D-M Berry ​ After School Club Coordinator for Additional Needs Miss E Dennison ​ After School Club Assistant Mrs S Stafford ​ School Crossing Patrolperson Mr A Blackstock

Facilities Our Facilities Art and Design including Moving Image Arts room Home Economics and prep rooms 32 general purpose classrooms Music Suite with classrooms, practice rooms and an Apple Mac computer suite 12 scientific laboratories Technology Suite Computing Facilities 3 IT computer rooms SEON Rooms (2 computer network suites) Other Facilities Careers suite Common room and study area for Sixth Form Drama/Lecture Theatre with Green Room Learning Resource Room Library Silver Robin Dining Hall – upper and lower floor Sport Facilities Assembly Hall/Gymnasium Sports Hall and changing facilities including fitness activity suite Pavilion changing facilities including Dance Studio Playing fields – 3 rugby and 2 hockey pitches 7 Tennis Courts including 2 with astroturf Swimming Pool Sullivan Traffic Management Plan

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Sixth Form Curriculum Overview Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3 The timetable is organised into a 50 period week and all pupils in Year 8 follow a common curriculum made up of the following subjects with the current period allocation. 1 = Science: a general, balanced course 2 = in Year 8, three classes study German and two classes study Spanish; this is then reversed in Year 9; in Year 10 pupils study each language for half the year. ​ NOTES: In Key Stage 3, the classes are not streamed. Pupils are taught in their form groups [of about 30] for English, Mathematics, French, Spanish, German, Geography, History and Religious Education. They separate into boys’ and girls’ groups for Physical Education and Games and into groups of about 20 for Science, IT, Technology, Art and Design, Home Economics and Music. Key Stage 4 Key Stage 4 Pupils in Key Stage 4 study for GCSE examinations. The programme of subjects followed by each pupil attempts to combine a broad and balanced curriculum which enables pupils to keep their options for further study open with as much choice as possible. 1 = Those doing Mathematics have 6 periods per week plus 2 Physical Education periods in Year 11 and one in Year 12. Those doing Further Mathematics have 7 periods per week plus one Physical Education period in Year 11 and none in Year 12. 2 = Depending on pupil numbers ​ NOTES: Further Mathematics is made available as an extra GCSE subject for those pupils who are considered strong enough mathematically to take it and who wish to do so. The total number of places will be limited and a decision about this subject will be made on the basis of the end of Year 10 examination results. Those who study Further Mathematics take Mathematics in Year 11. Parents should be aware that this is a two-year course and all pupils who select Further Mathematics are expected to continue with it into Year 12.​ Sixth Form Sixth Form Pupils in Lower Sixth (Year 13) study for 3 or 4 AS Level examinations. We currently have a collaborative arrangement with our close neighbour Priory Integrated College and pupils may be able to avail of some subjects through this collaboration. In addition to their AS Level programme, pupils study Careers, PE, Games and Personal Development. In Upper Sixth (Year 14) pupils continue with 3 subjects and study for A Level examinations. A small number of pupils take 4 or 5 subjects to A Level. ​ GCE AS & A2 LEVELS SUBJECTS Art & Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Design & Technology Drama & Theatre Studies Economics ​ English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography German Government & Politics History Mathematics ​ Moving Image Arts Music Nutrition & Food Science Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Spanish ​

Home Economics “What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing” Aristotle Home Economics is a dynamic area of study that brings together many different ways to ‘read’ the world through; food, health, financial, consumer and environmental literacies. It is a multidisciplinary subject that facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and skills pupils require for adult life. It contributes to the fundamental aim of the school by providing challenging learning experiences, which are achievable and motivating. The Home Economics curriculum at Sullivan Upper School is guided by pupil interests, experiences and the environment in which they live. Current issues relating to diet, health, trends in family living and consumer protection are incorporated into teaching and learning opportunities. Home Economics empowers pupils to become aware of themselves in a wider world context develop independence make informed judgements and responsible decisions relating to their own lives and their relationships with others. All pupils study Home Economics at KS3 as part of the Statutory Learning for Life and Work Programme. GCSE Food and Nutrition is offered to pupils in Year 11 and 12. AS and A2 Nutrition and Food Science is also offered in Year 13 and 14. Departmental Aims To provide a rich and varied curriculum that is relevant and stimulating for all pupils. To encourage each pupil to aspire to academic excellence. To develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the issues associated with the subject, through practical and theoretical contexts. To develop skills of investigation, analysis, evaluation, informed decision making and problem solving. To develop skills relating to the choice, preparation and presentation of food. To promote a balanced approach to food choice and eating habits. To develop a range of personal and interpersonal skills. To encourage pupil independence and develop their ability to take responsibility for their own learning and work practices. To develop pupil confidence in communication across a range of media and for a variety of purposes. To provide opportunities for pupils to explore tertiary study options and career paths linked to Nutrition and Food Science. For more information about GCSE Food and Nutrition GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (2017) | CCEA For more information about GCE Nutrition and Food Science https://ccea.org.uk/post-16/gce/subjects/gce-nutrition-and-food-science-2016 Staff Ms C Thomson (Head of Department) Mrs R V Campbell (Part-Time) Mrs S M Dalzell (Part-time) Miss K Millar Mrs J Stewart (Technician)

Contact Us Contact Us You can contact us by post, telephone, fax or email: ​ Email: info@sullivanupper.holywood.ni.sch.uk Tel: 028 9042 8780 Fax: 028 9042 7644 ​ Contact Address: Sullivan Upper School Belfast Road HOLYWOOD Co Down BT18 9EP Freedom of Information If you would like a copy of the School’s Freedom of Information Publication Scheme, please contact the school by telephone, email, fax or letter. Contact details are set out below ​ Email: info@sullivanupper.holywood.ni.sch.uk Tel: 028 9042 8780 Fax: 028 9042 7644 ​ Contact Address: Sullivan Upper School Belfast Road HOLYWOOD Co Down BT18 9EP ​ To help us process your request quickly, please clearly mark any correspondence “PUBLICATION SCHEME REQUEST” ( in CAPITALS please) ​

House System The school has four Houses - Grant , McAlester , Praeger and Speers . All pupils are assigned to a House on entry to the school. Family connections are honoured, where possible. ​ Grant and Speers are named after former headmasters of the school, McAlester is named after Rev Charles McAlester, who was the first [and founding] chairman of the Board of Governors, and Praeger commemorates and celebrates the remarkable brother and sister, Lloyd and Rosamund, who were pupils at the school before going on to become famous in their fields of Natural Science and Sculpture. ​ Each House has an experienced member of staff leading it. The House system promotes activities and competitions within the school. ​ The following teachers are Head of House: Praeger McAlester Speers Grant Mr D Greeves (T) Mrs J McVeigh (Maternity) Mrs N Mitchell Mr S Cooper Mrs L Graham There is a special House assembly held once a week instead of normal assembly. Inter-House Competition run from Easter to Easter. Speers McAlester Grant Speers 1/4

Uniform Suppliers of Uniform The items on the Uniform Lists are normally available from the following suppliers, who have agreed to try to maintain a stock of uniform items approved in consultation with the school Baillie’s 23-27 High Street BANGOR BT20 5BG (028 91270412) ​ Gowdys Schoolwear 121-131 Woodstock Road BELFAST BT6 8AB (028 90459052) ​ Littles 254/256 Woodstock Road BELFAST BT6 9DN (028 90458372) ​ Roberts School Wear 24 Central Avenue BANGOR BT20 3AF (028 91270516) ​ Warnocks Schoolwear 791-793 Lisburn Road BELFAST BT9 7GX (028 90381828) ​ School Days NI Ltd 432-434 Newtownards Road BELFAST BT4 1HJ (028 95433725) ​ SHOES ARE AVAILABLE AT Clarks Shoes (any branch) Cordners 13 Conway Square NEWTOWNARDS BT23 4DA (028 91813144) Boys Uniform Information Girls Uniform Information Information relating to the school skirt from September 2023 Year 8 pupils are to wear a regulation box pleat mid-grey, skirt with adjustable waist (Whytes brand). This skirt is to be worn below the knee (as below). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 are permitted to wear this new design if they choose. The new box pleat mid-grey skirt will be compulsory when pupils enter Sixth Form. Pupils in Years 12, 13 and 14 are permitted to wear this new design if they choose. Pupils may wear the current skirt (six-gored mid-grey grey skirt) until they leave Sullivan. ​ Sports Kit ​ HOW TO ORDER PE/SPORTS KIT CLOTHING Parents/guardians can purchase kit online throughout the ye ar, and orders will be delivered directly to their chosen address. A link to the new store is below. ​ www.stashshop.co.uk/sullivanupper ​ If you have any questions on the ordering system or with orders placed going forward, please contact Marx Corporate on info@stashshop.co.uk (contact information is also available on the clothing store website). ​ ​ Boys Sports Kit ​ Please note other types of sports kit should not be worn. Curriculum PE White polo-shirt with crest Black shorts Plain white socks (Generic) Essential items – available via school website Other Items School tracksuit [bottoms and green Sullivan top] Essential items – available via school website Trainers for outdoors and trainers for indoors with non-marking soles Sports bag Generic Extracurricular Rugby and Hockey Games shirt Black shorts Games socks Essential items – available via school website Gum shield Studded boots appropriate to the sport (rugby: rugby/football boots; hockey: trainers [as above] or astroturf trainers) Hockey stick Generic - recommended custom-fitted mouthguards (shoes depending on choice of sport) Cricket Protective Box Generic PE/sports clothing should not be worn during the school day, outside of PE lessons/Games except on rare occasions when requested by the member of staff in charge of the activity for which it is needed. This is to avoid unnecessary delay and, therefore, to maximise time spent on the sporting activity and applies particularly when pupils have Games and/or after school practice or a fixture off-site and when Year 11/12 pupils have a single period of PE. Girls Sports Kit ​ Please note other types of sports kit should not be worn. Curriculum PE White polo-shirt with crest Black skort or black shorts Plain white socks (Generic) Essential items – available via school website Other Items School tracksuit [bottoms and green Sullivan top] Essential items – available via school website Trainers for outdoors and trainers for indoors with non-marking soles Sports bag Generic Extracurricular Hockey Year 8: White polo-shirt with crest Years 9-14: Green hockey shirt Black skort Green hockey socks Essential items – available via school website Gum shield Shinguards Hockey stick Generic- recommended custom-fitted mouthguards Cricket Female abdominal guard Generic PE/sports clothing should not be worn during the school day, outside of PE lessons/Games except on rare occasions when requested by the member of staff in charge of the activity for which it is needed. This is to avoid unnecessary delay and, therefore, to maximise time spent on the sporting activity and applies particularly when pupils have Games and/or after school practice or a fixture off-site and when Year 11/12 pupils have a single period of PE. ​ ​ ​

Upcoming Events School Calendar events are available in the SIMS Parent App Important Dates for your Diary ​ 2023-2024 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 1 ​ SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 2 ​ SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 3 ​ SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 4 ​ SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 5 Thursday 28 September 2023 ​ Friday 24 November 2023 ​ Wednesday 3 January 2024 ​ Monday 18 March 2024 ​ Monday 27 May 2024 Pupils do not attend ​ Pupils do not attend ​ Pupils do not attend ​ Pupils do not attend ​ Pupils do not attend SCHOOL CLOSURES BANK HOLIDAY ​ HALF TERM HOLIDAYS (Halloween) ​ CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ​ HALF TERM HOLIDAYS ​ EASTER HOLIDAYS ​ BANK HOLIDAY ​ School finishes for summer break ​ Monday 28 August 2023 ​ Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November 2023 ​ Thursday 21 December to Tuesday 2 January 2024 ​ Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2024 ​ Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April 2024 ​ Monday 6 May 2024 ​ Friday 28 June 2024 at 12.00 noon ​ School Closed ​ School Closed ​ School Closed ​ School Closed ​ School Closed ​ School Closed ​ ​ ​