Stranmillis Primary School

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Stranmillis Primary School is situated on Knightsbridge Park in the Stranmillis area of Belfast, Northern Ireland and educates over 450 children ages 3-11.[1] As of 2008, the acting principal is Ralph Magee.

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[edit] Academic programmes

In an independent government inspection on 22 May 2006 the inspectors assessed the quality of education provided in this school as good and stated that the educational and pastoral needs of the children are being well met.[2]

The school, on 24 October 2001, launched an Enrichment Programme, described as "unique and ground breaking", which is a pupil-driven learning opportunity. The project was funded for £54,000 over three years by the Department of Education's School Improvement Initiative and, uniquely, moderated by the Stranmillis University College.[3]

[edit] Sport

The school has a successful Rugby Union team. In June 2001 they won the Ulster mini-rugby championships, and previously the Belfast Area Tournament Championship trophy and the Inchmarlo Trophy.[4]

[edit] Events

In an experiment, in 2007, the school temporarily extended its boundaries and this caused house property prices to rise.[5]

The school was vandalised three times in eight days in March 2006.[6]

The Duchess of Abercorn visited the school in January 2002 and ran creative workshops.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Stranmillis Primary School", The Good Schools Guide
  2. ^ "Focussed Inspection of Stranmillis Primary School", Northern Ireland Executive
  3. ^ "From Potter to pirates - a class act", Nicola Mathers, The News Letter, 25 October 2001
  4. ^ "Rugby Union: Stranmillis are simply the best", Richard Mulligan, The News Letter, 23 June 2001
  5. ^ "Post 11-plus rush on way for homes near top schools", Lisa Smyth, The Belfast Telegraph, 6 December 2007
  6. ^ "School is targeted for third time, BBC News, 19 March 2006
  7. ^ "Duchess gives pupils a lesson", The News Letter, 17 January 2002

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