The ETINI (Education and Training Inspectorate for Northern Ireland) published their findings from their recent school inspection, finding the quality of education as "Good" within the school. Although covering all areas of teaching and learning, the inspection team had several focus areas, namely English, Maths, Science, Pastoral Care, SEN and CEIAG.
Extract from Inspection report:
"The behaviour of almost all of the pupils during the inspection was excellent; they are polite, courteous and demonstrate very respectful attitudes. They interact well with the teachers and their peers, are motivated and engage well in their learning. The pupils’ personal development is enhanced through their engagement in the many very good extra-curricular activities."
[Read more...] [Full Inspection report...]
YEAR 11 GCSE GEOGRAPHYS STUDENTS FIELD TRIP TO MAGILLIGAN FIELD CENTRE
YEAR 14 STUDENTS SHOWCASE A LEVEL WEBSITES
Thirty-three intrepid year 11 geography students braved the elements on their recent field trip to Magilligan field centre, an integral part of their GCSE Geography studies.
Under the direction of expert direction Mrs Turkington and Mrs McAleece students measured changes in the river bed profile including depth, width, velocity and load as part of their GCSE controlled assessment. [See pics]
Year 14 recently completed their websites, completed as part of their A Level Applied ICT coursework submission.
The websites, developed using Microsoft Frontpage, demonstrate a high level of expertise and creativity among students. Many of these students hope to go on to study an ICT-related degree at University next year. Please take the time to look at their work. [View websites]
MHS STUDENTS TAKE PART IN BBC REPORT DAY
YEAR 11 BOYS CROWNED ULSTER CHAMPIONS
Students in Year 8 and 10 have been sampling life as a journalist recently when they took part in the BBC-sponsored School News Report Day.More than 1,000 schools across the UK have made the news as School Report News Day went live. Find out what stories they reported on as they turned their classrooms into newsrooms.
Magherafelt High School students fared well at the recent Ulster County Championships in the Meadowbank Arena last Thursday. There were some very impressive results with many of our students picking up medals in their respective events. The outstanding achievement however was that of he Under-15 Boys (see picture above- Kyle Colgan, Robbie Gibson and Jamie Holmes) who were part of the County Londonderry team who were crowned Ulster Champions. This is the first time the County has won the Ulster Championship. The team will now travel to the UK to represent Northern Ireland in the UK championships in April at Birmingham. [Read more...]
MAGHERAFELT HIGH AND ST PIUS X STUDENTS LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH PIRCH
GCSE ICT STUDENTS 'TUNE-IN' TO MICROSOFT CYBERCRIME EXPERT
Magherafelt High School and St Pius X students welcomed the PSNI into their classroom to give a talk about community policing, enabling students to complete a "LOCAL HEROES" poster. The PIRCH project provides students from different backgrounds, opportunities to collaborate on projects together. This particular group focuses on raising literacy skills among those taking part.
GCSE ICT students were given an ICT lesson with a difference when Microsoft Digital Security Expert, Dave Northey, joined students in a live video-Conference lesson to learn about Digital Security. [Read more...]
YEAR 12 STUDENTS IT 'ODYSSEY' WITH "BRINGITON"
YEAR 12 INTERVIEW SKILLS DAY
Magherafelt High School students were given a careers lesson with a difference yesterday at the “Bring IT On” event in the Odyssey arena in Belfast. This lesson was taken by none other than former TV personality Jonny Ball (father of Zoe Ball), who provided an insight into the skills and qualifications needed for a successful career in IT. [Read more...] [View pics...]
The 'Interview Skills' day is a programme run for our Year 12 students, organised through Sentinus, designed to help our students market themselves effectively in an interview situation, whether for employment, higher education or training programmes. This practical programme aims to address issues including completion of job applications/UCAS forms, verbal and non-verbal communication, preparation for interview (including CV) and personal appearance. The programme concluded with a mock interview for every student with verbal and written feedback. [See pics...]
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FEATURE IN BBC NEWS REPORTING
GIRLS CELEBRATE NETBALL SUCCESS
BBC News School Report gives 11-14 year-old students in the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.
This year, schools across Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to work with a BBC News mentor, receive a visit from the BBC Community Bus or tour BBC Northern Ireland's Broadcasting House.
MHS minor netball team have made it through to the semi finals of the NI schools cup, having beaten Regent House, Holy Cross and Banbridge Academy. They now face a tough game against Our Lady and St Patrick’s College Knock in the Semi-finals.
MHS intermediate Netball team have also won their section of the NI league, (B, North Eastern area). During this campaign the girls defeated Cross and Passion College (30-16). Player of the match went to Natasha Johnston (GA). The team was also made it through to the semi-finals of the NI schools plate.
A fantastic year for the netball teams so far. Well done girls!
EURO'S WITHIN SIGHT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND STAR SIMONE
THINKING OF A CAREER IN IT
Simone Magill, a lower Sixth student at Magherafelt High, is flying high with the Northern Ireland Senior Womens soccer team, after a series of impressive displays against much higher ranked opposition, could see them qualify for the Womens European Championship finals this summer. [Read more...]
Learn to write code and program games!
Every Tuesday @ lunchtime in Mr Martins room
Make Movies at "THE TUBE"
CINEMAGIC REEL FRONTIERS PROJECT
This new school club offers all students the chance to get their hands on the brand-spanking new Apple Macs.
With state of the Art video-editing software that's a real blast, not to mention easy, you'll be bashing out the movies to rival Harry Pottter before you know it.
And it's completely free.....bring a USB pen to save your movies!
Friday lunchtime @ Art Digital Studio
The Magherafelt Learning Partnership (MLP), in association with Cinemagic and the International Fund for Ireland, launched an exciting new project for Key Stage 3 pupils. The project, entitled Reel Frontiers, aims to bring together students from different schools and backgrounds to explore a range of social issues through the medium of film.
The project will involve a number of Year 9 students from across the MLP in a series of workshops throughout 2011/12. Each workshop will be hosted by a different school within the MLP and will engage students in a film screening, as well as a post-viewing exploration of the themes and issues addressed within the film.
DRAMA CLUB RETURNS
LET YOUR RACKET DO YOUR TALKING AT BADMINTON CLUB
Drama club returns after Christmas break.
Every Wednesday 3:30 -> 4:30
New members welcome!
Badminton club resumes on a Wednesday after school starting Wednesday 18th January.
All new and existing members welcome.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL AND ST PIUS X LAUNCH PIRCH PROJECT
SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICE
The PIRCH inclusion project gets underway with a launch at Antrim Board Centre.
Mr McCluskey (Principal, Magherafelt High School) is pictured along with Mrs Mary White (Principal, St Pius X) and representatives from various other bodies who have helped launch the innovative project. This project aims to provide an enriching and inclusive educational experience through a shared programme between both schools.
Click here to check out the new school counselling page.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS CHEQUE TO HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE RESEARCH CHARITY
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SCOOP FIRST PRIZE AT W5
Year 11 student Nicole Pickering, presents a cheque for £300 to Cullybackey High School student, Philip Hughes, whose father suffers from the disease. Huntingtons disease is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and can lead to cognitive decline and dementia. Staff and students took part in a non-uniform day on the last day in the old school to fundraise for this very worthy charity.
Congratulations to the Magherafelt High School FIRST Lego League Team of 2011 who won first prize in the Robot Performance category of the Northern Ireland regional final held in W5, Belfast, on Tuesday 29th November.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USHER IN NEW ERA WITH NEW BUILDING
INAUGRUAL PRIZE DAY IN NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Magherafelt High school students started the new term in their new £10 million state-of-art school building. With the school building exceeding the expectations of even the more optimistic students, it was surely one of the most joyous returns to school after a holiday in living memory.
Students were amazed at the not only the uber-modern finish inside the building but also the wealth of facilities and technology available within the 'classroom'.
With the old school nearing demolition, the local community will be able to see the new school from the Moneymore rd. Once demolished, Heron Bros will begin phase 2 of the contract, landscaping the grounds around the building itself.
Once finished the school will provide students with access to educational facilities fit for the 21st Century!
Magherafelt High School staff, students and board of governors were joined by guest of honour, Mr Shane McCurdy, Chief Executive or the NEELB, at the inaugrual prize day in the new school building.
Mr McCluskey paid tribute to the hard-work of all those who helped not only make the new school building a reality but also all those involved in the transition from the old building into the new.
Students took centre-stage however, with Mr McCluskey praising the efforts of all the prize-winners over the last 12 months. Mr McCurdy also congratulated the students on their success, reminding them of the importance of success both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging students to get involved in wider school life through extra-curricular clubs and societies.
Although this years event had a special significance, prize day will always be a 'red-letter' day in the school calendar, celebrating and rewarding success whether it be in the classroom, on the netball court or on the football pitch.
The Under-16 boys returned home yesterday with plenty to talk about and celebrate, after a very convincing win against local rivals Cookstown High School. The team played outstandingly well against a much-fancied Cookstown outfit but star performances from Dean Martin and Nicky Hudson kept the Cookstown lads at bay. [Read more]
X-Country Boys singing the blues
Just how tough are you really????
The BLUE house made it three wins out of four in the cross-country races held last week, winning all but the overall year 8 house races. [See results]
Agreesive by nature, rugby by choice!
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Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club.
Lower Sixth student Simone Magill prepares for Euro Quailifiers
All new "Homework Club"!
Lower Sixth student Simone Magill prepares for a tough year ahead, playing for both the Under-19 and full international sides in Euro' 13 qualifier matches. [Read more]
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Magherafelt High School launches "Homework Club". [Read more]
High School Netball Girls make NEELB Podium Netball Team
Former Student set for London 2012
Congratulations to High School pupils on being selected to play for the NEELB Podium netball team at the Interboard tournament on the 12th November. [Read more]
Former student James Dempsey will make his mark at the Olympic games in London in 2012 as an official 'Games-maker' at the event. [Read more]
Former student awarded football scholarship in USA
Year 12 Student selected for NI Under-17 Netball team
Congratulations to Gareth McLean who was recently awarded a scholarship to study Sports Science at an university of his choice in California, USA!
Gareth was awarded his scholarship after impressing former Chelsea great Joe McLaughlin and now chief scout for Soccer Icon USA, at a highly competitive 'trials' day in Green Park, London.
The school would like to take this opportunity to wish Gareth all the best in his endeavours abroad!
Congratulations to Hannah Watterson (Year 12) who was selected for the Northern Ireland U-17 netball for the upcoming home nations internationals against Wales, Scotland and England.
Hannah was selected from a group of over 50 of the top netball players in Northern Ireland. Hannah is pictured with school netball coach, Mrs J Wade.
Principal Mr McCluskey commented, "Hannah is a fantastic ambassador for the school and an example to her fellow students. We wish Hannah all the very best in her forthcoming international games!"
PE department launches new sports team logo- The Hornet!
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