Slemish College

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Slemish College is an all ability, grant maintained integrated school located in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Established in 1996, the school now enrolls approximately 700 students annually aged 11–18.

The College has fused new teaching methods with tried and tested methods. The college is led by Dr Robert Jennings (UK principal of the Year 2002)and has 6 Teaching Award winners. Founded in 2006 by a core group of local parents, the College has grown to over 700 students. In the past few years the school has been 100% oversubscribed.

Slemish College is an integrated college. Ours is a school where children regardless of gender, ability or religion work together. We are concerned also that students, parents, teachers and governors work together for the educational benefit of all our students.

Slemish is committed to excellence in provision and opportunity in education. We offer a quality learning experience to all our students.Slemish College is also one of the few schools in Northern Ireland to have fibre optic cabling throughout the school. This means that students can access the internet from all classrooms.

Our students have a varied and interesting programme with a wide range of enhancement activities. Slemish is a school with a relaxed atmosphere in which students are happy and secure. We believe that parents, students and teachers have an important part to play in the educational process.

Our Vision Slemish College welcomes students of all traditions and abilities to learn together in a caring school community where self worth and mutual respect are highly valued. In partnership with parents, we seek to offer opportunities for individual success while promoting excellence in education for all.

[edit] "Learning Together For Individual Success"

At Slemish, integrated education is carried out in a school which is committed to high academic standards for its students.

Slemish College is at the forefront of developing effective learning through the use of thinking skills.

"You have chosen a great name for a great venture. Slemish is our holy mountain; the association with St Patrick gives it a special aura for people of all denominations in Ireland. But even as a natural feature it radiates positive force: the very look of it makes the heart lift. I wish the College great success. May it be here for good in every sense."

Seamus Heaney Nobel Prize Winning Poet

[edit] COLLEGE AIMS

Slemish College in partnership with parents and building on the good foundation of primary education, aims to enable each student to develop personally, socially and academically through active and challenging learning experiences which emphasise individual success and high expectations.

Slemish College aims to:

Personal Aims

develop a whole school awareness of the equal worth of each individual, including students, parents and staff; facilitate the professional development of each member of staff; help students develop a further awareness of their own strengths and potential; help students develop self discipline.

Social Aims

encourage the school community to work in partnership for the maximum benefit of all its members; develop a lasting spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and concern for others; develop an awareness of our responsibilities towards others and property. Culture

promote understanding amongst students and staff of their cultural backgrounds; encourage students to show respect and understanding of those whose culture, beliefs or lifestyle may be different from their own; celebrate the rich, cultural diversity in Slemish College.

Moral and Spiritual

develop in students, an awareness of moral standards; provide opportunities for students to develop an awareness of their individual spiritual needs. Community

prepare students for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life; promote community interest in and involvement in the life of the College.