Religious Studies Departmental Aims Religious Studies plays a significant role in the curriculum and in the development of the individual pupil. It provides pupils with the opportunities to develop their personal understanding, moral character and enhance their spiritual and ethical awareness. This is done by enabling them to learn about, discuss, evaluate and learn from religious beliefs, practices and values by supplying opportunities to engage with challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life and their place in society and the world around them. Religious Studies is taught at all levels in the school. It is a compulsory subject up to end of Key Stage 4. Thereafter, pupils may choose to continue to AS or A2 level. Staff Mrs P D McMaster (Head of Department) Mrs R Campbell (Part-Time) Mrs J Harper

Netball Fixtures & Results 2022/23 May be subject to change ​ The Fixture List will be published soon.

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Year 8 Transfer Procedure/AQE Years 9 & 10 (KS3) Years 11 & 12 (KS4) Years 13 & 14 (Sixth Form) Admissions Admission to Year 8 Transfer Procedure/SEAG Transfer to 2024/25 school year (for pupils starting P7 in September 2023) ​ Sullivan Upper School uses the Schools Entrance Assessment Group (SEAG). SEAG is open to all post-primary schools in Northern Ireland which use academic selection for all or part of their Year 8 intake. SEAG includes Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools and Integrated Schools in its membership. ​ Test Centre ​ Sullivan Upper School will be a test centre and children are accommodated in the main school halls. A familiarisation day is held prior to the actual assessments so that children can experience and become familiar with their surroundings and can meet the supervising staff. ​ Familiarisation ​ We are looking forward to welcoming the children taking their tests at Sullivan Upper to a Familiarisation evening on Tuesday 17 October 2023. Children should arrive from 4.45 pm for a 5.15 pm start. SEAG Expectations of Parents and Pupils 2023 including What If Scenarious Oct23 ​ ​ FAQs for parents whose pupils will sit the Entrance Assessment Oct23 ​ ​ Test Days ​ ​ On both test days children should arrive between 9.15 am and 9.40 am bringing with them their SEAG issued Identification card and coloured venue letter which will be issued by the school prior to Familiarisation. Children should wear their primary school uniform. Assessment 1: Saturday 11 November 2023 Assessment 2: Saturday 25 November 2023 Results: Saturday 27 January 2024 Please visit www.seagni.co.uk for further information on the process. ​ Year 8 Transfer Procedure/AQE Year 8 Admissions Criteria The Admissions Criteria for 2024/25 Entry into Year 8 Claiming Special Circumstances - A guide for Parents can be downloaded HERE ​ S pecial Circumstances Form (SC Form ) can be downloaded HERE Claiming Special Provisions - A guide for Parents can be downloaded HERE ​ Special Provisions Form (SP Form ) can be downloaded HERE ​ Please Note: if an estimated score has been awarded by SEAG in the SEAG Entrance Assessment (where only one assessment was taken because of illness, self-isolation or other unforeseen circumstances) the Special Provisions form above (SP Form) should be completed and uploaded to the online Transfer application. ​ For further information about the procedure for Year 8 transfer application process from primary school to post-primary school for the academic year 2024/24, please visit the Admissions section of the Education Authority's website: https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions . ​ ​ ​ To view the leaflet "Applying for a Year 8 Post-Primary Place for September 2024 - Key Information for Parents" click HERE ​ _______________________________________________________________________ ​ Admission to Years 9-14 ​ If you have any queries regarding the School's Admissions procedure for KS3, KS4 or Sixth Form, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs A Graham on 028 90428780 or email agraham813@c2kni.net or info@sullivanupper.holywood.ni.sch.uk . ​ School Year 2024/25 Admission Dates of birth Year 8: 02.07.2012 – 01.07.2013 ​ Year 9: 02.07.2011 – 01.07.2012 ​ Year 10: 02.07.2010 – 01.07.2011 ​ Year 11: 02.07.2009 – 01.07.2010 ​ Year 12: 02.07.2008 – 01.07.2009 ​ Year 13: 02.07.2007 – 01.07.2008 ​ Year 14: 02.07.2006 – 01.07.2007 Years 9 & 10 (KS3) Years 9 & 10 (KS3) Admission to Years 9 and 10 (Key Stage 3) in 2024/25 ​ Completed admission application forms must be emailed to Mrs Amanda Graham, Principal's Personal Assistant at agraham813@c2kni.net . The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on 31 May 2024. ​ The Admissions Criteria for 2024/25 Entry into Years 9 and 10 Download a PDF version of the Application Form for Entry into Years 9 and 10 HERE ​ Download the Word version of the Application Form for Entry into Years 9 and 10 HERE 1/2 Years 11 & 12 (KS4) Years 11 & 12 (KS4) Admission into Years 11 and 12 (Key Stage 4) in 2024/25 ​ Completed admission application forms must be emailed to Mrs Amanda Graham, Principal's Personal Assistant at agraham813@c2kni.net . The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on 31 May 2024. ​ The Admissions Criteria for 2024/25 for Entry into Years 11 and 12 Download a PDF version of the Application Form for Entry into Years 11 and 12 HERE ​ Download the Word version of the Application Form for Entry into Years 11 and 12 HERE ​ Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet 1/2 Years 13 & 14 (Sixth Form) Years 13 & 14 (Sixth Form) Admission into Sixth Form (Year 13) in 2024/25 ​ Completed admission application forms must be emailed to Mrs Amanda Graham, Principal's Personal Assistant at agraham813@c2kni.net . The closing date for receipt of applications is 1.00 pm on the day the GCSE results are published in August. ​ The Admissions Criteria for 2024/25 Entry into Sixth Form (Year 13) Download a PDF version of the Application Form for Entry into Sixth Form (Year 13) HERE ​ Download the Word version of the Application Form for Entry into Sixth Form (Year 13) HERE ​ Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet ​ 1/2

Girls Hockey Fixtures and Results 2023-2024 DATE OPPOSITION 1st XI 2A XI 2B XI 3rd XI 4th XI U14A U14B U13A U13B 02/09/2023 Regent House A A A A H H H H 09/09/2023 Ballymena A A A A H H H H 16/09/2023 Dalriada (SL) A A A H H H H 23/09/2023 TBC 30/09/2023 Strathearn (SL) H H H H H A A A A 07/10/2023 Rainey (SL) A A A A H H H H 14/10/2023 Friends A A A A H H H H 21/10/2023 Wallace A A A A H H H H 28/10/2023 Grosvenor H H H H A A A A 04/11/2022 Half Term 11/11/2023 Ballyclare High H H H H A A A A 18/11/2023 Methodist College H H H H A A A A 25/11/2023 Armagh Royal A A A H H H H 02/12/2023 Glenlola Collegiate A A A A H H H H 09/12/2023 Portadown College H H H A A A A 09/12/2023 Killicomaine JHS 06/01/2024 Regent H H H H H A A A A 13/01/2024 Strathearn A A A A A H H H H 20/01/2024 Omagh Academy A A A A H H H H 27/01/2024 BRA H H H H A A A A 03/02/2024 TBC 10/02/2024 Banbridge Ac A A A H H H H 10/02/2024 Lagan College 17/02/2024 HALF TERM 24/02/2024 Rainey H H H H A A A A 02/03/2024 Ballymena Academy H H H H H A A A A

School Council Sullivan Upper School is a community of pupils and staff working together to maintain high academic standards in a caring and supportive environment. One of the ways in which this learning community is strengthened is through the combined efforts of pupil representatives and members of staff working together to address relevant issues. The aim is to encourage pupils to realise that this is their school and as such their opinions are valued. It also enables staff to gain a pupil perspective on school life and vice versa and so enhance the whole experience for everyone concerned. The role of the pupil representatives is to bring forward pupil opinions on a variety of issues and discuss them with staff. Also the pupils act as a link with their peers during consultation exercises and provide a useful channel to inform others of forthcoming developments. Each Form Class elects two pupil representatives. Each year group then elects two pupils from this group who represent the year group on the School Council which meets once a month. 1/2 The benefits of such activities are far reaching. Involving young people in decision making is not only about recognising their rights, but also about developing skills of co-operation which are necessary if we are to achieve a more cohesive and democratic society. If children are expected to have views and as responsible citizens to elect representatives to express those views within a democratic framework, then the school council is a part of introducing pupils to that process. When the Year representatives are elected, their term of office is from April to April. These representatives express the thoughts of their Year group as informed by their Class Representatives in each form base. The Council will elect a Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson, Secretary and Publicity Officer. The Chairperson will liaise with Miss Aranha (Student Council Coordinator) on the agenda for each monthly meeting. Student Council Representatives April 2023 – April 2024 Chairperson: Charlie Vice-Chairperson: John Secretary: Rayyan Publicity Officer: Katherine Year 9 representatives: Rayyan and Issy Year 10 representatives: Adam and John ​ Year 11 representatives: Chloe and Myles Year 12 representatives: Ethan and Finn Year 13 representatives: Charlie and Reuben Year 14 representatives: Katherine and Charlie ​ ​

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Pupil Health and Wellbeing 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 DURING SCHOOL HOURS. If there is a safeguarding issue outside of school hours the following contacts are available: Belfast Gateway Service: 028 9050 7000 (Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.) ​ Belfast Gateway Service: 028 9504 9999 (Emergency Out of Hours number) ​ PSNI : 101 or in the case of an emergency 999 Pupil General Health Below are links to NHS advice for some of the common health related queries you may have regarding your son/daughter’s health and wellbeing. The school nurse is available during school hours for any school related health queries. ​ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/head-lice https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/childhood-immunisation-programme https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/minor-head-injury https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/concussion https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/minor-injuries-units https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/protection-sun https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Guidance_on_infection_control_in%20schools_poster.pdf The national sleep helpline flyer - Does your child suffer with sleep issues? Pupil Mental Health It is important to make time to look after yourself. Maintaining our mental wellbeing can be difficult; and it’s difficult in different ways for different people. It could be that you’re struggling to find a positive school/life balance, or that you’re not exercising as much as you’d like to. Some advice and support can be located by following the link below. Useful contact details of supporting organisations are also included. Parents' A-Z Mental Health Guide | Mental Health Advice | YoungMinds ​ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/your-childs-mental-health https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/ ​ https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/beat-eating-disorders-association-beat ​ https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2023-02/Belfast%20Area%20Card%2002.23%20final.pdf ​ ​

Lunch at Sullivan The school dining hall is known as the Silver Robin restaurant. Its lower floor provides a cafeteria-style lunch which offers those who choose to have school lunches a choice of main courses, sandwiches, fruit, desserts and soft drinks. The upper floor is available for those who bring a packed lunch to school and also offers a range of snacks and bottled drinks for sale. The range and quality of food available have made the Silver Robin very popular with staff and pupils. The Silver Robin follows the Nutritional Standards to ensure healthy menus are provided. The school’s cashless system is biometric which means that pupils do not need to carry a card to top up their balance or pay for school meals. A scan of their finger is taken and this is used instead of a card. ​ The Silver Robin operates on a cash-free basis but users must be sure to have sufficient credit on their accounts before purchasing. There are a number of ways to top up a pupil’s account for the Silver Robin: ​ (1) parents may remotely top up their child’s school meals account by credit or debit card through their Parentmail PMX account and receive reminders to top up when the balance is low (this has proved to be the most popular method); (2) parents can send cheques into the accounts office to be allocated to their son’s/daughter’s school meals account; (3) pupils may add cash to this account through two revaluator machines located within the school. ​ All pupils eat their lunch in the Silver Robin, except for Year 14 who can make use of the Common Room which has its own separate dining facilities. Both floors of the Silver Robin are supervised throughout lunch-time. Parents who wish their son or daughter to go home at lunch-time should request the school’s formal permission to do so by letter to Mrs Moore, our pastoral Vice-Principal, via the Form Teacher. The Silver Robin currently operates a tuck shop at break-time on the ground floor. Details of the day to day operation of the Silver Robin will be supplied to pupils.

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