& Nursery Unit Motivate ∞ Persevere ∞ Shine
Why choose Millisle Primary School? Mission & Vision Statements School Motto About the school About the Nursery Unit Admissions Primary 1 Induction Programme Northern Ireland Curriculum Monitoring Progress Special Education Needs Physical Education After School Activities General Information Pastoral Care Homework Policy Friends of Millisle Primary School Holocaust Memorial Garden Page 4 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 23 AMBITION “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground”
Dear Parent/s, Thank you for considering Millisle Primary School as a school choice for your child. It is very difficult to communicate what our school or any school is about across the pages of a prospectus.You will hopefully be able to gain an insight into some of what is on offer. However, I would encourage you to come and visit us and experience for yourself the warm and positive atmosphere that underpins all that we do. It is our goal that all pupils are nurtured to reach their full potential. We also want to ensure that our pupils are happy, healthy contributors to our school and to the wider community. We strive to be at the forefront of contemporary educational provision as well as investing in sporting endeavours and creative pursuits. The school day starts at 8:45am. However, our optional and very popular Breakfast Club starts at 8:00am each day. Beyond the final bell we have after school care running through until 5.00pm. Our school serves the village of Millisle along with other families who come to us from Bangor, Newtownards, Donaghadee and the Ards Peninsula. We would love to welcome you to our school. Best wishes, Ian McManus
controlled co-educational school situated in the picturesque sea-side village of Millisle on the County Down Coast of Northern Ireland. Mission Statement Millisle Primary School aspires to be a place of excellence in learning, preparing children to be confident, resilient, respectful and caring members of our community. Vision Statement The school is situated on the Abbey Road, within 100 metres of the main village street. Originally built in 1959, to replace the old school, it was extended in 1969 to serve the increase in pupils from the village and rural environs. It was refurbished in 2009. and again in 2021. Currently 229 pupils attend the school, which is under the control of the Education Authority, South Eastern Region. To create a safe, challenging environment which will prepare our children for an ever changing world. “...children feel supported and love going to school” Parental Survey June 2023
We have a 3-strand motto - M P S - that sees our vision brought to life on a daily basis. Motivate: High quality learning and teaching. Our dedicated staff ensure they are at the forefront of innovative approaches to education and practical, experience based learning Our technologically enhanced approach to learning also includes the use of Accelerated Reader, Reading and EducationCity as well as the additional extra-curricular provision of Website Building and Coding Club. Persevere: Quality provision for all pupils. Whether through inclass differentiation, learning support, our Extended Schools services or our range of curricular approaches, we aim for every child to meet their full potential. We aim to have confident learners who are well accustomed to taking risks and learning from mistakes. Shine: Our pupils are given the opportunity to shine. We have a successful football team and choir as well as regular school shows and productions. All of this this is built on the foundations of a wide ranging extracurricular provision. There is simply something for everyone! Motivate ∞ Persevere ∞ Shine
“…. parents praised the caring, nurturing learning environment within the school; the leadership of the principal, the hard work of the staff and the support provided for children with additional needs.” After School Clubs After School Care Healthy Breaks ETI Inspection Report February 2017 Breakfast Music Tuition Full-Time Nursery Sensory Garden Pupil led School Council School Choir ICT Suite & ICT technician Playpark IFA Charter School Sch P
Productions “...an amazing school and teachers go above and beyond for our children.” Parental Survey June 2023 8.00 am to 4.45 pm Nursery to Primary 7
Teaching Staffing Principal Vice Principal (Teaching) 8 Teachers N—P7 Learning Support Teacher Non-Teaching Staffing Each Nursery and Foundation class is supported by a General Classroom Assistant. Special Educational Needs Assistants are deployed throughout the school. Our school aims to develop, to the full, each child’s potential through a rich and balanced curriculum. “The children are confident, motivated and very well disposed towards learning; they are respectful, courteous and their behaviour is exemplary. “ ETI Inspection Report February 2017
Seven Classrooms Full Time Nursery Unit Computer Suite with specialist technician Assembly Hall-used for PE/Dining/ Performances. Learning Support Room Sensory Area Medical Rooms Library Play Grounds P1—P7 3 Large Play Ground Areas Enclosed Playpark Sheltered Play Area for Foundation Stage Pupils Sensory Garden Mud Kitchen—Foundation Stage Pupils
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