http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/rss.xml en-gb Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 60 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sixth-form-open-evening/ An Open Evening for prospective Sixth Form pupils will be held on Monday 12th March at 7:00pm. Form 5 pupils and their parents are welcome to attend. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sixth-form-open-evening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chest-heart-and-stroke-association-talk/ “A healthy heart is a happy heart!” As part of the Home Economics Department’s busy schedule Mrs Maureen McCourt recently visited the school on behalf of the ‘Chest, Heart and Stroke Association’ to speak to all GCSE home Economics students in Form 4.  Maureen, at 65 years old, has completed a phenomenal sixty marathons, including the ‘Big Five’ - London, New York, Boston, Chicago and Berlin - a fantastic achievement for anyone and it was a delight to listen to her many stories.  Maureen works for the ‘Chest, Heart and Stroke Association Northern Ireland’ and part of her job is to visit schools all over the country and raise awareness of diseases affecting the lungs, heart and brain.  The pupils of Grosvenor are very fortunate that she was able to take time out of her busy schedule to come and speak to them. Throughout the session those in attendance learned about all the different causes, risks and ways to prevent life threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes, so it was very interesting and beneficial to their studies. Whether it was getting the pupils to do some brisk exercise to get their hearts pumping, or showing them the difference between a smoker’s lung and a non-smoker’s lung, Maureen certainly gave everybody plenty to think about.  What she said made everyone consider their diets and question how well they control their lifestyle.  Those present at the event would like to say a big thank you to Maureen for coming to speak to them -  it was a most enjoyable and interesting talk.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chest-heart-and-stroke-association-talk/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/lmc-cookery-demonstration/ Grosvenor’s Home Economics Department in always a hotbed of activity and this year has proven no exception with, amongst many events, the School hosting a cookery demonstration from the ‘Livestock and Meat Commission’.  LMC representative Maureen Anderson spoke to a number of pupils about using local meat products, outlining their benefits to both individuals and the local community. She then talked about new and exciting ways to use meats to create healthy and flavoursome meals.  The cooking demonstration was superb and Mrs Anderson showed everybody in attendance exactly how to prepare meat dishes that were economical and high in nutritional value. Following the event those present were allowed to sample the delicious food, which included Beef Stir fry and Creamy Peppered Beef. Everybody present enjoyed the event greatly, learning a lot about quality Northern Irish meat and receiving a fantastic recipe book.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/lmc-cookery-demonstration/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/northern-ireland-and-ulster-age-group-athletics-championships/ Congratulations to the 20 Grosvenor pupils who successful officiated at the 'Northern Ireland and Ulster Age Group Athletics Championships' at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, on Sunday 12th February. The pupils, all AS P.E. students, officiated at various events on the day after receiving training at a Young Officials Level 1 Course in school on Friday 3rd February.  All of the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the event and gained plenty of experience, all of which will benefit their practical marks for AS Level. The officials from Athletics Northern Ireland were very impressed with the knowledge and level of enthusiasm shown throughout the day by Grosvenor’s students. Well done to all of the pupils who represented the school with distinction on the day – hopefully they will get the opportunity to put their newly acquired skills to use again in the near future. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/northern-ireland-and-ulster-age-group-athletics-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/junior-drama-production-2012-peter-pan/ Each year amongst the highlights of the school’s calendar are its Musical Drama Productions, and 2012’s eagerly awaited Junior Production of ‘Peter Pan’ promises to be no exception.   Featuring a cast in excess of 70 and under the Direction of Mrs Young, as well as Musical Director Mr Arnold, the ever popular show looks certain to maintain Grosvenor’s reputation for outstanding Productions. Performances of the show will take place in the William Moles Hall on the evenings of Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March, beginning at 7pm.  Tickets for these performances may be purchased at £5 for adults and £3 concessions from the School office from Tuesday 21st February - and pupils are encouraged to secure their tickets early as demand is expected to be as high as ever!   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/junior-drama-production-2012-peter-pan/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/french-play-les-garcons/ On Tuesday 14th February in excess of 250 of Grosvenor’s French students from Forms 3 – Upper 6th were treated to an educational and entertaining performance from the ‘Onatti Theatre Company’ in the William Moles Hall. This year’s play, “Les Garcons” (‘The Boys’) was the third to be performed by the French arm of the Onatti Group in Grosvenor and followed its performance of “Le Paquet Mysterieux” (‘The Mysterious Package’) last year.  This year’s performance saw teenager Natalie asked to babysit baby Bruno only for her boyfriend, Tristan, who is being unfaithful to her, to appear.  During the course of the 50 minute performance Tristan is forced to experience some of the more unpleasant aspects of looking after a baby, such as dealing with dirty nappies!  Despite such hardships he declares his love for Natalie at the conclusion of the play, only to be rejected when she exasperatedly reads a text message sent from him to anther girl, Françoise. The Onatti group is known for incorporating audience participation into its performances and this year continued the tradition, with pupils Andrew Welsh (Form 3), Alex McDonald (Form 4), Matthew Thompson (Form 3) and Kathryn Sergeant (Form 5) all invited onstage at various stages. All at Grosvenor wish to thank the Onatti Theatre Company, and especially the actors on the day – Antione and Celine, for delivering yet another worthwhile performance which will be highly beneficial to all of the students in attendance.  We all look forward to another visit from the Onatti Theatre Group next year. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/french-play-les-garcons/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/belle-isle-cookery-school-demonstration/ On the morning of Thursday 9th February those Grosvenor pupils studying Home Economics at GCSE or ‘A’ Level were fortunate enough to receive a cookery demonstration from Liz Moore, Resident Chef at ‘Belle Isle Cookery School’, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen.  Liz began the session by telling the pupils present about what her career and work entails, opening many people’s eyes to the various opportunities and career paths which are available to those with skills in cookery.  As Belle Isle offers cookery classes, Liz’s demonstration saw her prepare four different dishes - from her chocolate brownie tart, seafood crêpes, chicken noodle stir fry and 18 hour bread, the pupils obtained many new skills and ‘tricks of the trade’.  These were all vital for the pupils in attendance, as they are currently planning for their GCSE practical, and so the demonstration was extremely beneficial.  Throughout the morning, pupils were able to ask Liz questions regarding cooking methods and choice of ingredients, again to benefit their studies.  All of the pupils present truly enjoyed the inspiring experience and meeting Liz – all at Grosvenor hope she will pay us another visit soon!   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/belle-isle-cookery-school-demonstration/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/onatti-theatre-company-performance/ On the afternoon of Monday 13th February Grosvenor’s German students in years 3 – Upper 6th congregated in the William Moles to witness an entertaining and educational dramatic performance from the German strand of the ‘Onatti Theatre Company’.  In total some 400 pupils attended the event where the ‘Onatti Theatre Company’, performing in the school for the third consecutive year, delivered an hour long performance of the play “Alles wird Anders” (“Everything will be Different”).  The play, a comedy, centred around the character of Mark, who secretly wanted to be a singer in musicals and was encouraged by his friend Melissa, despite disapproval from many of his peers. Each year the Onatti Group’s performance involves audience participation and this year was no different, with form 4 pupils Kirk Maguire, Andrew Carville, Andrew Miller and Rebecca Magill, as well fifth former Cameron Vance, all appearing on stage at various points during the performance. With the play being delivered entirely in German it is testament to the ability of the pupils present that they were able to follow events throughout its duration.  In addition the event could not have taken place without the efforts and organisation of the German Department, led by Mrs Dorman and also including Mr Cowan and Miss Elwood. Well done to everybody who helped to make this year’s Onatti German performance so enjoyable and educational – the school looks forward to welcoming the company back for more performances soon.      Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/onatti-theatre-company-performance/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/queen-s-womens-graduates-public-speaking-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupils Sophie Coffey, Jordan Brown and Susannah Ashfield who were victorious at the prestigious Queen’s Womens’ Graduates Public Speaking Competition on the evening of Tuesday 7th February. The competition, held in the Canada Room at Queen’s University, required each competitor to deliver an impromptu speech of 2 – 3 minutes on an unseen topic, with only 30 minutes to prepare in advance. On the evening Sophie, Jordan and Susannah, all Form 3, spoke on the topics of ‘Happiness’, ‘Teenage Years’ and ‘Fashion’ respectively, fighting off stiff competition from Assumption Grammar School, Ballyclare High School and Victoria College, each of whom had two teams competing at the event.  The girls, accompanied on the night by Grosvenor teacher Ms Cheryl Lynch, won a shield for the school and a silver plate each.  Well done to each of them on their superb success and we look forward to hearing of their further Public Speaking – related achievements in the near future. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/queen-s-womens-graduates-public-speaking-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/district-cross-country-championhips/ Congratulations to a number of Grosvenor’s male and female cross country runners whose performances at the District Championships on Thursday 2nd February were enough to earn them a place at the upcoming Ulster Schools’ Championships later this month In the Minor Girls’ competition, Form 2 pupil Sophie Rea led the Grosvenor contingent home with an impressive 8th place finish, while Form 3 pupil Stuart Graham’s 10th place finish in the Junior Boys’ race helped his team, also including Callum Byers, Matthew Craig, Gareth Keenan, Andrew Graham and Chris Allen, to a third place finish overall. Finally, the performances of Intermediate Boys’ competitors Andrew Wright (2nd) and James Milligan (14th), as well as Senior Boys Robby Rankin (3rd) and Daniel Stewart (9th) also gained them Ulster Championship entry. The Aviva Ulster Schools’ Cross Country Finals take place at Mallusk on Wednesday 22nd February - we wish all our competitors the best of luck at this fiercely contested competition. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/district-cross-country-championhips/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/medallion-trophy-success/ Congratulations to Grosvenor’s Medallion rugby team which enjoyed a convincing 41 – 0 victory at home to Omagh Academy in the quarter final of the Medallion Trophy on Tuesday 7th February The match saw the team produce one of its finest performances of the season, with tries from Andrew Johnston, Matthew Hedley, Daryl Hand, Jay McConnell and Andrew Johnston (2) helping the team to an impressive margin of victory.  Notable on the day was the team’s superb performance in the line – out, its strong running and support play and its excellent defence, which prevented the opposition from even making an impression on the score sheet. Grosvenor’s Medallions now progress to meet the winners of Ballynahinch High School and Craigavon Senior High School in the semi final of the competition - all within the school wish the squad, along with its coaches Mr Gibson and Mr Smyth, the best of luck for this match. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/medallion-trophy-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/an-inspector-calls/ On the afternoon of Wednesday 8th February Grosvenor’s Form 5 GCSE English Literature students embarked on a visit to Belfast’s Grand Opera House where they were treated to a matinée performance of J.B. Priestly’s classic play ‘An Inspector Calls’.  In all some 142 pupils, accompanied by 7 teachers from the school’s English Department, were entertained by the National Theatre Award - Winning production of the play, which deals with issues of community, responsibility and morality in early 20th century England. ‘An Inspector Calls’ is a featured text on the Drama Section of CCEA’s GCSE English Literature syllabus.  To this end, Wednesday’s trip not only provided an invaluable opportunity to witness a text being brought to life on stage, but also helped to improve pupils’ understanding of it prior to their examination in June.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/an-inspector-calls/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/burney-cup-hockey/ Congratulations to Grosvenor’s First XI hockey team which secured a superb victory over Kilkeel High School in the second round of the Burney Cup on the afternoon of Wednesday 1st February. Grosvenor’s cause was aided early on when a bright start was rewarded with a goal from Kyle Thompson after just 5 minutes, following good work from Matthew Reid down the right.   Despite this excellent opening, however, the match then became a more even contest, with Kilkeel being presented with many chances to equalise before eventually doing so with a crisp shot from the edge of the circle after a quickly taken auto-pass       Following this the home side grew in confidence, resulting in more pressure on the Grosvenor goal, but a combination of poor finishing and good saves from Grosvenor goalkeeper Lee Brown meant that Kilkeel were denied the lead.  Against the run of play, Grosvenor broke into the Kilkeel circle where 3rd form pupil Matthew Thomson slotted home from close range after a good initial save from the Kilkeel goalkeeper.  Five minutes before the interval, G.G.S. captain Peter McCrory then converted a short corner to secure a 3 – 1 lead for his side.   The second half was another equal contest with the fixture finally being settled with ten minutes to go.  Some excellent interchange passing between Peter McCrory and Matthew Reid eventually led to a cool finish from the Grosvenor captain to seal the tie.   The scoreline may have slightly flattered Grosvenor, but ultimately their superior finishing on the day led to the victory.  Congratulations to all of the players who contributed to Grosvenor’s victory on the day, as well as coaches Mr Young and Mr Brittain.  Everybody within the school wishes the team the best of luck for the remainder of the competition.      Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/burney-cup-hockey/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/form-3-business-enterprise-event/ On the afternoon of Thursday 2nd February Grosvenor played host to the annual Form 3 Enterprise Event, organised by the School’s Business Studies Department and staged in the William Moles Hall.  The event saw Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Hunter – Burns welcome over 150 third form pupils to participate in a project that required them to create a children’s toy van designed to hold sweets.  This saw pupils divided into groups to work under the guidance of a sixth form mentor, under whose direction they were required to design a toy and purchase materials from a “supplies shop”, before making their own van, designing a poster and composing a song or sketch in order to advertise their product. Following the completion of the task each team was scored on teamwork, creativity, production quality, finance and marketing presentation.  As always the event proved highly popular, providing those pupils present with a valuable insight the world of business. Well done to Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Hunter – Burns for organising such an enjoyable and successful event.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/form-3-business-enterprise-event/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/tri-nations-sailing-event/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Tom Purdon, Form 3, who was chosen to represent Northern Ireland at the prestigious ‘Tri Nations’ Sailing Event’ during the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January. The competition, held in Pwllheli, North Wales, featured teams of six competitors each from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. With competition on the Saturday cancelled due to a lack of wind, the overall outcome of the contest rested solely on the results of Sunday’s racing, in which competitors faced extreme winds and near sub – zero temperatures.  In the event, the Northern Irish team of which Tom was part was unlucky to be edged out of second position by a margin of just 4 points by their Scottish rivals.  Nevertheless, Tom can take consolation from the fact that he represented his school and country with distinction throughout the event.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/tri-nations-sailing-event/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sentinus-go-4set-launch/ On Wednesday 25th January Mss Semple and four pupils from Grosvenor’s second form, namely Naimh Bell, Adam McVeigh, Rebecca Morrow and Hannah Blair,  visited the University of Ulster Jordanstown to attend the launch of the ‘Sentinus ‘Go4Set’ Project 2012. The competition will see Grosvenor compete in the Project Three, ‘Design For Sport’ category in which it was victorious in 2011.  As part of this project competitors are challenged to come up with “creative, innovative but practical ideas for a new sports venue for new or existing sports that will fulfil a community need.”  Within this context teams of pupils must complete 12 different stages, which ultimately culminate in them building a model that accurately reflects their design, evaluating the outcome of their model, designing and creating project display diagrams and messages, and delivering a verbal presentation on their project. In total some 39 Grsovenor pupils from Form 2 will compete in this year’s event.  These pupils will compete within 8 different teams, each of which will compete internally for the right to represent the school in the final stages of the competition later in the year. All within Grosvenor wish its competing students the best of luck in this event, and hope that they can emulate the success of the ‘class of ‘11’!     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sentinus-go-4set-launch/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/qub-business-studies-taster-programme/ On Wednesday 25th January 12 pupils from Lower 6th embarked on a trip to Queen’s University, Belfast to participate in a ‘Taster Programme’ developed by the University’s ‘School of Management’.  During the day students attended a number of lectures, introducing them to a range of courses including: Economics, Management, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science and Risk Management and International Business with a Language.  Around 300 students attended in total, from schools across the country.  Each of the pupils in attendance were given a unique insight into teaching at Queen’s, listening to a number of lectures in the large lecture halls at the Peter Froggatt Centre. Lecturers gave the pupils a brief insight into the University’s courses and the reasons why they are so popular with students and employers alike. Also on display was a new building called ‘Riddel Hall’ which has a unique trading room set up like the Stock Exchange to give students a real insight into trading in stocks and shares.  The School of Management is among the largest schools at the university and students found the day very engaging and informative.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/qub-business-studies-taster-programme/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/schools-cup-success/ Congratulations to Grosvenor’s 1st XV Rugby team which secured an impressive victory over Sullivan Upper School in the 3rd round of the Northern Bank Schools’ Cup on Saturday 28th January. The match saw Grosvenor’s firsts, captained from hooker by Upper 6th pupil Stuart Smyth, come from 8 – 5 behind to win the game 12- 8, having been leading 5 – 0 through a single unconverted try at the half – time interval.  Grosvenor’s tries on the day came from centre prop forward Matthew Allen and centre Paul Kennedy, while out – half Peter Davidson added an all important conversion to the second touch down to leave Sullivan needing a try of their own in the final minutes to grab victory.  Congratulations to all of Grosvenor’s players on the day, along with coaches Mr Kyle McCallan and Mr Gary Hunter.  The efforts of all associated with the squad are deserving of high praise and reflect well on both themselves and the school as a whole. Grosvenor will next face an away tie against cup holders Campbell College in the 4th round of competition, to be held on Saturday 11th February.  Everybody within the school wishes the team the best of luck for this encounter. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/schools-cup-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-judo-championships-2012/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupil Daniel Mayhew, Form 4, who finished 5th at under 16 level at the Commonwealth Judo Championships earlier in the week. The event, held at Cardiff’s ‘Millenium Centre’, saw Daniel, competing in the under 73kg weight class, achieve his excellent result despite suffering a concussion during his opening bout. Well done to Daniel on his impressive performance, in which he did both himself and the school proud.  All at Grosvenor wish him the best of luck in his future Judo – related endeavours. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-judo-championships-2012/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/stem-exhibition/ On the evening of Monday 23rd January Grosvenor’s Head of Technology Mr Sammy Taggart, along with Form 4 pupil Eve McLelland, was invited to speak to invited guests at the Titanic Quarter’s ‘Pump-House’, located within the Northern Ireland Science Park, as part of an event celebrating excellence within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programme The event saw projects exhibited from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th January, with the work of former Grosvenor pupils Graeme Browne and Lucy Mulholland, as well as Eve herself, placed on display over this period On the evening Mr Taggart spoke about STEM within Grsovenor, focusing on the various competitions which the school has enjoyed success in over the past year.  In addition, Eve was invited to speak about her personal Technology – related achievements, such as her success at the ‘Sentinus Young Innovators Competition’, held at the Odyssey Arena in June of last year, the ‘BT Young Scientist and Engineering Exhibition’, held in Dublin earlier in the month, as well as the ‘Big Bang U.K. Youth Scientists and Engineers Fair’, which she will be competing at in Birmingham this March. The event served as recognition for the sustained success of Grosvenor’s Technology department in recent times, and helped to make those in attendance fully aware of the level of achievement which it has enjoyed during this time. Well done to Mr Taggart, Eve, teachers Ms Semple and Mr Platt, and all of the Grosvenor pupils who have contributed to this incredible success. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/stem-exhibition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-junior-foil-series/mock-interviews/ On the evenings of Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th January Grosvenor staged its annual Mock Interview Programme, with pupils in Upper 6th recveiving the opportunity to practice their interview technique in the face of questions from a range of qualified professionals. The Mock Interviews, organised by the Careers Department, gives pupils the opportunity to experience at first – hand what they will face in the world outside of Grosvenor, with interviewers representing employers and representatives from a number of careers.  On the evenings each interviewer is provided with a Curriculum Vitae for their relevant interviewees in advance, from which they are able to form their questions.  Following this, panel members of 2 – 3 professionals are able to analyse the content of each pupils’ answers, as well as other areas such as body language, presentation and clarity of speech.  This year saw some 89 pupils interviewed by nearly 50 panel members over the two nights.  The programme provides an invaluable opportunity to prepare pupils for what they may encounter beyond their time at school, and can also build up their confidence through complimentary and constructive feedback. Well done to all of the pupils who participated in this year’s Mock Interview Programme, as well as the Careers Department who put the entire event in place.  Finally, Grosvenor extends its gratitude to the scores of local professionals who gave of their time freely to provide the pupils of the school with such a worthwhile opportunity.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-junior-foil-series/mock-interviews/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-junior-foil-series/ Congratulations to the Grosvenor pupils who achieved success at the highly competitive ‘Junior Foil Series’ Fencing Competition, held in the school on Saturday 21st January. The event was well attended and saw a number of individuals deliver impressive performances.  In the Under 14 Boys’ competition Form One pupil Jonathan Little achieved a superb gold medal, followed closely by silver medalist Gareth Reid, Form 3.  In addition. Stewart McClune, also Form 3, achieved joint 3rd place, narrowly edging out classmate Ryan Simpson, who was unlucky to finish in 5th position.  Elsewhere, Mark Woods and David Eve (both Form 1) secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the Under 12 Boys’ competition, in what proved to be another hugely successful day for Grosvenor pupils. Well done to all of Grosvenor’s competitors on the day and we look forward to reading about their continued success in future months.           Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-junior-foil-series/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/habitat-for-humanity-school-and-youth-citizenship-education-programme/ In November ten members of Grosvenor’s Lower 6th combined with pupils from ‘Our Lady and St. Patrick’s College, Knock’ to participate in a ‘School and Youth Citizenship Programme’, run by ‘Habitat for Humanity’. The programme saw both schools host workshops, on Wednesday 16th and Tuesday 29th November respectively, as well as participate in a ‘Site Day’ at Templemore Avenue, the location of a local ‘Habitat for Humanity’ building site.  The latter of these days saw pupils work alongside volunteers to help erect housing.  ‘Habitat for Humanity’ is an organisation that works with local volunteers to build accommodation and communities for people in need throughout the world.  The ‘Youth Citizenship Education Programme’ offers a ‘hands up’ to home ownership for local families on lower incomes who are prepared to build their own home alongside volunteers. The remainder of the programme will see participating pupils from each school aim to raise £1300, the equivalent cost of building a house in a third world country, throughout the rest of the year.  This will see the pupils hold a number of fundraising events in the coming months, before handing over their proceeds at the end of June. All at Grosvenor wish each of the participating pupils the best of luck in their fundraising over the remainder of the year. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/habitat-for-humanity-school-and-youth-citizenship-education-programme/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/northern-ireland-open-fencing-championships/ Congratulations to the Grosvenor Fencing Club, who achieved a number of notable successes at the Northern Ireland Fencing Championships, held at Avoniel Leisure Centre on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January. The Club, which also hosted the event, achieved its most notable success in the Womens’ Sabre Event, where Upper 6th pupil Chloe Lopez – Colclough secured an impressive silver medal.  In addition, Form 5 pupil Stephen Brown achieved the award of best under 16 year old competitor in the Mens’ Foil event, while Form 3 pupil Gareth Reid achieved the best Under 13 performance in the same competition.  Congratulations to all of Grosvenor’s fencers on their continued success and all at the school wish them the best of luck in future events.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/northern-ireland-open-fencing-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/french/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/french/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/french/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/french/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/music/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/music/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bt-young-scientist-and-engineering-exhibition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Eve McLelland who was selected to compete at the 2012 ‘BT Young Scientist and Engineering Exhibition’ in Dublin earlier in the month.  The event, held at the Royal Dublin Society, ran from Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th January, and saw Eve (Form 4) exhibit her entry alongside 550 other competitors, chosen from over 1700 initial entrants.  Eve’s selection for the event came after her fire safety design achieved recognition at the ‘Sentinus Young Innovators Competition’, held at the Odyssey Arena in June of last year.  Her product allows for the immediate identification of emergency routes within a large building, and garnered much interest from the 40 000 members of the public and media who attended the event in Dublin, as well as its judges, from who she received high praise. The ‘BT Young Scientist and Engineering Exhibition’ is not the last event that Eve will have the opportunity to display her project at, as she has also been chosen to represent Northern Ireland at the ‘Big Bang U.K. Youth Scientists and Engineers Fair’, to be held in Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in March.  This event is one of the U.K’s most prestigious of its kind for young people, and Eve’s selection to participate in it again represents huge success in itself. Congratulations to Eve on all of her recent achievements and all at Grosvenor wish her the best of luck in Birmingham in March. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bt-young-scientist-and-engineering-exhibition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/business-studies/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/business-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/home-economics/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/home-economics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/home-economics/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/home-economics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupils-impress-with-cambridge-offers/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School Upper 6th pupils Richard Anderson and Robby Rankin, each of whom received conditional offers to study Medicine at Cambridge University, from October 2012, earlier in the month. Head Boy Richard and Deputy Head Boy Robby’s offers, to study at Jesus College and Trinity College respectively, were based on their AS Level results in August 2011, as well as their performances in the BMAT entrance exam, sat in early November, and a series of interviews conducted on Thursday 8th December.  Well done to Richard and Robby on their superb achievement.  All at Grosvenor wish them the best of luck in their studies during the rest of the year and beyond.       Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupils-impress-with-cambridge-offers/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-judo-championships/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Daniel Mayhew who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Judo Championships later this month.  The competition, which takes place in Cardiff from 23rd – 25th January, will see Daniel compete in the under 73kg weight category at Under 16 level.  Selection for this prestigious competition comes following a number of successes for Daniel in recent months.  In September he was victorious at the Ulster Schools’ Judo Championships in Donegal and placed 7th at the British Championships in Sheffield.  In addition, July 2011 saw Daniel travel to Florida to compete in the US Open, where he achieved a superb 7th place against opposition from across the globe. Well done to Daniel on his recent achievements - all at Grosvenor wish him the best of luck at the Commonwealth Judo Championships at the end of the month. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-judo-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/lost-property/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/lost-property/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/open-evenings-2012/ On the evenings of Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th January 2012 Grosvenor Grammar School staged its annual Open Nights as prospective Primary school pupils and their parents were invited to tour the school and witness at first hand all that it has to offer.  As always, the evenings proved highly popular, with in excess of 600 families passing through the doors of the school.  Upon arrival, pupils were handed their ‘Grosvenor Passports’ which they were required to have stamped at different stages on their ‘Grosvenor Journey’.  Submission of a passport with all sections stamped saw pupils receive a special prize at the conclusion of the evening. During their journey, visitors witnessed experiments in the Science Department and award winning projects in Technology and Design, experienced culinary treats in Home Economics and viewed the school’s sporting stars in action in the impressive Sports Hall.  Visitors could not fail to be impressed by the range of activities in evidence on the night, all of which took place against the backdrop of music provided at various points by the school’s superb Choir, String Quartet, Jazz Band and Orchestra, to name just a few. While the outstanding facilities evident within Grosvenor’s impressive new building, opened in 2010, left a lasting impression on all in attendance, it was the warm welcome provided by staff members, pupils and all associates of the school which ultimately helped to make its 2012 Open Nights such on overwhelming success. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/open-evenings-2012/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/german/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/german/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/history/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/history/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/spanish/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/spanish/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/p-e/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/p-e/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/music/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/music/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/german/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/german/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/spanish/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/spanish/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/history/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/history/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/washington-2012/ 31 January 2012 Dear parents, I held a meeting at break yesterday to give everyone an update about the Washington trip.  We are currently in the process of getting quotes from two new companies as NST could not honour the price they had quoted us.  It is incredibly frustrating after months of waiting for the flights to drop in price.  As soon as I have any more information I will be in touch. I can confirm, however, that our date of departure will be Tuesday 26th June. Kind regards, A Peel Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/washington-2012/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ulster-schools-rugby/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School rugby players Stuart Smyth, Matthew Cahoon and Nick Jones who were each awarded representative honours at the beginning of the current season.  Hooker Stuart and Tighthead Prop Nick were both selected to represent the Ulster Under 19 ‘B’ squad while Number 8 Matthew played for the ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams in a series of Inter – Provincial matches against Munster, Leinster, Connaught and the Irish Exiles during September and October. The boys, all Upper 6th, secured their positions following a series of trials, held at the University of Ulster - Jordanstown, in June and July. Congratulations to Stuart, Matthew and Nick, as well as their 1st XV coaches Mr Kyle McCallan and Mr Gary Hunter  – all at Grosvenor wish them the best of luck in their future Rugby endeavours.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ulster-schools-rugby/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/senior-maths-challenge/ Congratulations to Upper 6th pupils Steven Nelson and Sam Wright who recently achieved ‘Best In School’ in the 2011 ‘Senior Maths Challenge’.  In addition, Chris Emerson, Robby Rankin, Richard Anderson, Matthew Dowd and Michael McQuade each secured Silver Awards, while Lulu Cui was a bronze award winner. The Senior Maths Challenge, sat in school on Tuesday 9th October, is organised by the ‘Senior Maths Trust’ and features over 1900 competing schools from across the UK. Well done to all of Grosvenor’s 2011 winners for achieving their success in such a widely contested event.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/senior-maths-challenge/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/senior-choir-orangefield-community-church/ On Thursday 15th December Grosvenor’s Senior Choir were invited to perform at Orangefield Community Church as part of its series of ‘Christmas 2011 at the Arc Café’ events.  The event saw the Choir, conducted by Miss Foster, perform such seasonal favourites as “Candlelight Carol”, “Mary’s Lullaby”, featuring soloist Catherine McGivern, and “Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day” during its one and a half hour set. Members of the choir were treated to a tasty lunch during a break in their set and all in attendance could not fail to be impressed by the high standard of musicianship evident on the day. Well done to each member of the Choir, along with Miss Foster, for the level of performance produced at the event, which truly was a credit to themselves and the School.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/senior-choir-orangefield-community-church/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/a2-drama-devised-practicals/ On the afternoon of Thursday 15th December Grosvenor’s talented Upper 6th Drama students performed for invited guests in the William Moles Hall in conjunction with the requirements of Unit 3 of the A2 Drama specification. The event saw three plays performed by different groups, each based around the stimulus theme of “We Wear the Mask”.  In all 13 pupils from Upper 6th impressed those in attendance with their dramatic, powerful and engaging performances which captivated those present throughout. The opening performance of the evening, “Aftershocks”, involved characters who had all been involved in the events of 11th September 2001, and was followed by “The Elite”, which explored what lies beneath the glossy surface of High School popularity.  Finally, the evening was brought to a close with an impressive performance of “I Remember …”, which attempted to humanize the Titanic disaster of 1912, reliving the last thoughts of men, woman and children who boarded the ship and never touched land again. Unit 3 of the A2 Drama course requires pupils to devise their own script, helped only by brief stimuli.  To this end, the thought provoking, imaginative and entertaining performances that were evident on the night were made all the more impressive by the originality of thought that lay behind them. Well done to all of Grosvenor’s A2 Drama students, as well as their teacher Mrs Young, for producing such enjoyable series of performances on the night. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/a2-drama-devised-practicals/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-talent-show-orangefield-primary-school/ On Thursday 15th December staff and pupils from Grosvenor made the short trip across to Orangefield Primary School, where chosen acts from the school’s 2011 Talent Show performed for those in attendance. As with last Tuesday’s Talent Show itself, proceeding were hosted once again by humorous double act Andrew Pope and Peter Mulligan, both Lower 6th.  While there was no competition to select a winner on this occasion, all 8 acts who performed were met with a generous reception from the primary school pupils present.  Acts who impressed on the day included form 5 pupils Caitlin Jamison and Katie Dougan with their rendition of Katy Perry’s “The One that Got Away”, second form pianist Adam McVeigh with his medley of Coldplay hits and sisters Rachel and Amy Cullen with Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House”.  In addition, Upper 6th pupil Johnny Little, who performed Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love”, the band “Jigsaw”, who sang Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Hannah Breen, with her rendition of “Bright Eyes” also met with a generous reception.  Perhaps the highlight of the event, however, was Lindsay Houton;s piano medley, which finished by incorporating “Jingly Bells” – always a popular choice of song at this time of year! While this year’s Talent Show winner and former Orangelfield P.S. pupil Kian Thomson was unable to perform due to illness, the event still proved highly popular and worthwhile. Well done to all of the Grosvenor acts who helped to make this year’s display of talent at OPS so impressive and entertaining. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-talent-show-orangefield-primary-school/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/charitable-donation-to-east-belfast-mission/ On the morning of Thursday 15th December Mark Sweeney, Director of Congregational Development at ‘East Belfast Mission’, was present at Grosvenor Grammar School’s senior Assembly to receive a cheque for £450 from the school. The donation came from money raised by ticket sales for the school’s annual Talent Show on Tuesday 6th December.  Much of this event was run by members of the school’s Lower 6th ‘COPE’ (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) class, who chose ‘EBM’ as a worthwhile local recipient of the profit made from the event. ‘East Belfast Mission’, founded in 1985 and based on the Newtownards Road, is a community organisation which engages in community development and service in inner East Belfast.  Grosvenor’s donation maintains its longstanding record of generous charitable fundraising and ensures that all money raised from this year’s Talent Show will go to a most worthwhile cause. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/charitable-donation-to-east-belfast-mission/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-junior-fencing-championships/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Chloe Lopez – Colclough who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the 2012 Commonwealth Junior Fencing Championships in Jersey.  The event, for competitors under 20 years of age, is held every three years and will see Chloe, 17, compete in the sabre category.  Selection for this prestigious event comes following sustained success for Chloe this season.  Amongst many achievements, Chloe was victorious at the ‘Irish Intermediate Championships’, held in Dublin in October, while at the ‘Irish Open’, held at University College Dublin at the beginning of December, Chloe secured an impressive bronze medal.  Chloe’s achievements are all the more impressive given that they have come in the ‘Open’ age group, where there is no upper age limit. Well done to Chloe on her continued success and all at Grosvenor wish her the best of luck in Jersey in February.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/commonwealth-junior-fencing-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/civic-link-residential/ On Monday 5th December 12 Grosvenor pupils, accompanied by Mr Smyth and Miss Elwood, embarked on the school’s annual Civic Link residential trip to Dublin.  The Civic Link initiative, funded by ‘Civic Link’ and ‘Cooperation Ireland’, runs for one period a week within Grosvenor.  Over the course of the year pupils are required to conduct research and develop an action plan for improving provision in relation to a issue relevant to their local community.  Having considered a number of options, this year’s Civic Link contingent have chosen to focus on the issue: “the under use and lack of Youth Facilities in the Area”.   At this week’s residential, Grosvenor’s Civic Link delegates were given the opportunity to meet and interact with staff and pupils from their partner school, St. Brigid’s of Killarney.  Over the course of the two days at Castle Knock Country Club pupils from both schools participated in ice breaker games before delivering presentations on their respective communities, projects and plans for the year. Having now chosen their topic for 2011/2012, Grosvenor’s pupils will spend the rest of their time carrying out further research into it, gauging public opinion, lobbying MLAs and developing a plan for future improvement. We look forward to being kept informed of progress made in relation to this year’s Civic link initiative as the year progresses.       Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/civic-link-residential/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/annual-service-of-nine-lessons-and-carols/ The evening of Tuesday 13th December saw Grosvenor Grammar School stage its annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in St. Anne’s Cathedral, attended by hundreds of pupils, parents, past pupils and associates of the school. As always, those present on the evening were treated to a selection of impressive performances from the School’s Senior Choir, including renditions of Carols such as “O Holy Night”, “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree”, featuring Upper 6th soloists Amy Chamber, George Sandford and Megan Maxwell respectively. The music provided by the Senior and Chamber Choirs, conducted by Head of Music Miss Rosemary Foster, provided the perfect backdrop to an evening of worship which also saw pupils in Forms 1 - 4, as well as Head Boy Richard Anderson, Head Girl Ruth Jones, the School’s Headmaster Mr Robin McLoughlin and The Dean of Belfast, The Very Reverend John Mann, deliver the Nine Lessons telling of Jesus’ birth.  This year’s Service also had special significance as amongst the many former pupils returning was John Lyttle, who having initially sung as a Form One chorister in 1952, was this year participating in his 60th consecutive Grosvenor Carol Service – a truly remarkable feat of dedication. Congratulation to everybody within and associated with Grosvenor who helped to make Tuesday evening’s event such a enjoyable, entertaining and festive occasion. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/annual-service-of-nine-lessons-and-carols/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/leg-waxing-charity-fundraiser/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School Lower 6th pupils Adam Clarke, David Allison, Andrew Miller, Peter Mulligan, Owen Robinson and Jack McKnight who successfully raised in excess of £160 in aid of the school’s ‘World Challenge’ trip to Vietnam and Laos in July 2012. This impressive sum of money was raised through a sponsored leg waxing on Wednesday 14th December, in which paying pupils were given the opportunity to wax the boys’ legs in the William Moles Hall. Of the 6 brave pupils who took part in the event, Adam, Andrew, Peter and Owen, accompanied by Grosvenor teacher Miss Sandra Harte, will each embark on the exciting ‘World Challenge’ expedition next summer.  ‘World Challenge’ offers young people the opportunity to participate in educational excursions in the developing world aimed at teaching them life skills and expanding their minds.  Grosvenor’s trip to Vietnam and Laos will be the school’s second expedition with the company, following its successful visit to Chile in 2009. All at Grosvenor wish its pupils and Miss Harte the best of luck on their ‘World Challenge’ expedition next year.      Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/leg-waxing-charity-fundraiser/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/celebrate-christmas-musical-evening/ On the evening of Thursday 8th December Grosvenor’s Senior Choir was invited to perform at the ‘Celebrate Christmas’ Musical Event in May Street Presbyterian Church.  The event, hosted by UTV personality Tina Campbell, saw on number of choirs perform in aid of the ‘Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice’ and ‘Urban Soul’. On the evening Grosvenor’s choristers, conducted by Head of Music Miss Rosemary Foster, performed three pieces, namely: ‘Candlelight Carol’ by John Rutter, ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’, featuring a solo from Deputy Head Boy George Sandford, and ‘Masters in this Hall’, with solos from Emma Wallace and Cameron Kirkpatrick. Grosvenor’s performances were received enthusiastically on the night and helped to raise a significant sum of money for two most worthwhile causes.  We look forward to hearing more from the Senior Choir at further musical events during the year. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/celebrate-christmas-musical-evening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/the-somme-heritage-centre/ On Monday 5th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December Grosvenor’s Form three pupils were afforded the opportunity to visit the Somme Heritage Centre in Newtownards as part of their study into World War One in History. The centre examines Ireland’s role in World War One, focusing in particular on the role of three local volunteer divisions:  the 10th and 16th Irish Divisions, as well as the 36th Ulster Division. The visit saw pupils transported back in time to 1910 and the Home Rule Crisis, while they also learned about recruitment for the war, training, and the reality of life in the trenches.  Highlights on the tour included experiencing life as a World War One soldier through reconstructed Somme Trenches, and visiting a recruitment office where pupils were “signed up” for the war. On behalf of its third form pupils, Grosvenor wishes to thank everybody at the Somme Heritage Centre who provided such an informative and educational series of tours during the week.  The school looks forward to returning to the Somme Centre next year.    Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/the-somme-heritage-centre/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/careers-convention/ On Thursday 8th December pupils in Forms 3, 5 and Lower 6th were given the opportunity to visit the School’s annual Careers Convention in the William Moles Hall. The event saw in excess of 40 different organisations represented, from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to Queen’s University, the R.A.F. to Bombardier Aerospace, and Belfast City Council to the University of Ulster.  With representatives travelling from as far a field as Limerick and London, the event proved worthwhile in making Grosvenor’s pupils aware of their future career options and pathways. As always, this year’s Careers Convention was received positively by those in attendance, with pupils commenting on the informative and educational nature of the event.  Many thanks to Ms Lynch and Mrs Browne for their efficient organisation of the event, as well as the various representatives who took the opportunity to attend.             Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/careers-convention/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/electoral-registration/ On the afternoon of Wednesday 7th December Grosvenor welcomed Mark Harper, Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean and Minister for Electoral Reform, to the school as its sixth form students undertook their Electoral Registration.  Mr Harper was joined on the day by Graham Shields, Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.  Grosvenor students were afforded the opportunity to ask both men questions relating to Electoral issues and found the entire experience both worthwhile and enjoyable. Grosvenor looks forward to maintaining its links with Mr Harper and Mr Shields in the future. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/electoral-registration/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/psychology/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/psychology/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/talent-show-2011/ On the evening of Tuesday 6th December Grosvenor Grammar School hosted its annual Talent Show, with a total of 15 acts entering the ‘Xmas Factor’ in the hope of securing enough votes to be crowned 2011 champions.   Under the critical eye of judges Mrs Lendrum, Mrs Dorman, Mr Brittain, Mr Cowan and Mr Smyth, the contest saw a range of pupils entertain the hundreds present in the William Moles Hall with a series of impressive performances.  From dancing to singing, solo artists to group performances, the abundance of talent on display was evident throughout. Proceedings began with an energetic dance routine from Form one pupils Elise Ralph, Laura Wilson and Jessica Sayer which set the standard for the night.  Over the intervening couple of hours, those in attendance were subsequently treated to show stopping performances from the likes of pianist Lindsay Houston, Dancer Alice Greeves, singing sisters Rachel and Amy Cullen, rock band ‘Empire’, pianist Adam McVeigh and solo vocalists Ross White, Cameron Kirkpatrick and Adam Kinnear.  At the conclusion of the show, however, three performances stood out.  Singer/guitarist Johnny Little (Upper 6th) impressed those in attendance with his rendition of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” to finish in third place, while Form 5 pupils Caitlin Jamison and Katie Dougan were voted runners – up with their rendition of Katy Perry’s “The One that Got Away”.  Eclipsing them all, however, was First Former Cain Thomson, whose energetic and flamboyant performance of Plan B’s “She Said” brought the house down and saw him achieve victory despite the high standard of opposition on the night. Well done to Cain and all of the other 14 acts who bravely took to the stage during this year’s Talent Show, as well as Mrs Salt, Mrs Hunniford’s Lower 6th ‘COPE’ class and all of those pupils and members of staff involved with lighting, sound and props who helped to make this year’s event such a success. After this year’s ‘Xmas Factor’ there truly can be not doubt that ‘Grosvernor’s Got Talent’! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/talent-show-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cope-first-aid-assessment/ On Tuesday 6th December nine Grosvenor pupils from Lower 6th who are undertaking the COPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) option for AS study were assessed in their First Aid skills by representatives from the St. John’s Ambulance service. The session required pupils to demonstrate their skills in relation to CPR, Fractures, bleeding and use of the recovery position, with all nine pupils successfully passing the assessment on the day. The First Aid assessment is one of three “Skills Development” challenges which pupils are required to undertake as part of the AS course, and their write – up of it will make up a percentage of their final grade later in the year. Well done to all of Grosvenor’s successful First Aiders, as well as their teacher Mrs Hunniford, who instructed them through this section of the course. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cope-first-aid-assessment/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/geography-field-trip-to-magilligan-field-centre/ From Wednesday 30th November to Friday 2nd December Grosvenor’s Geography department embarked on their annual trip to Magilligan Field Centre to complete field work required as part of their AS coursework.  In all three members of staff and 29 Lower 6th pupils made the journey, where they conducted a study of the spheres of various services in Coleraine on the Wednesday, studied a sand dune transect at ‘Umbra Nature Reserve’ on the Thursday and, finally,  carried out a river study on the Friday. The field work was carried out enthusiastically by all and will have given each of the pupils present the best possible opportunity for success come their AS modules in January and June.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/geography-field-trip-to-magilligan-field-centre/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/isweeep-olympiad-2012/ Congratulations to former Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Graeme Brown who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the 2012 ‘ISWEEEP’ (International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project) Olympiad in Houston, Texas, next May. Graeme’s entry for this prestigious competition came following success in the Senior Category at the national Sentinus ‘Young Innovators’ competition, held at the Odyssey in June.  Graeme’s project saw him design a SODIS Water Filter, which will collect rain water in developing countries, filter it and provide an indication of whether or not it is safe to drink.  Graeme, who left Grosvenor in June of this year and is now studying Computer Science at Queen’s University, was praised for the sustainable environmental impact of his design, which was developed as part of his A2 Technology and Design Coursework. Graeme’s participation at the ‘ISWEEEP’ Olympiad comes after another former  Grosvenor pupil, Timothy Quigg, enjoyed success at the 2011 event.  Timothy, who attended Grosvenor from 2003 – 2010, secured one of only ten gold medals awarded from amongst 440 entries, representing 70 different countries.  Timothy, now studying at the University of Bath, received this recognition for his “Flash Flood” design which enables fire fighters to fight fires more effectively in smoke filled rooms; receiving $1000 and a 4 year fully funded scholarship to a U.S. university in the process. Graeme and Timothy’s participation in ‘ISWEEEP’ means that Grosvenor, the only school from Northern Ireland to ever compete at the event, is now also the only school from throughout the U.K. to ever provide two representatives at it. Graeme, like Timothy in 2011, will be accompanied to Texas by Grosvenor’s Head of Technology and Design Mr Sammy Taggart.  All at Grosvenor wish him the best of luck at this highly competitive event in May.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/isweeep-olympiad-2012/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/city-of-belfast-youth-concert-band/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupils Mark Dawson and Katelin Fiddis who will each be performing as members of the prestigious ‘City of Belfast Youth Concert Band’ over the Christmas period. As musicians within the 50 strong Concert Band, trumpet player Mark (Lower 6th) and flutist Katelin (Form 4) will play at a number of key events throughout December, including the B.E.L.B. Annual Christmas Concert at the Ulster Hall on Wednesday 7th, the Waterfront Hall’s ‘Carol Party’ on Wednesday 14th, and at Victoria Square Shopping Centre on 18th and 22nd. Well done to Mark and Katelin on this impressive achievement and all at Grosvenor wish them the best of luck at their various musical engagements over the coming weeks.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/city-of-belfast-youth-concert-band/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/under-12-rugby/ Congratulations to Grosvenor's Under 12 Rugby 'A', 'B' and 'C' teams who were each victorious in their matches away to Belfast High School on Friday 2nd December. The 'A' team enjoyed a convincing victory by 6 tries to 1, with Rory Elder and Nathan Chan both grabbing a brace of tries each.  In addition, the 'B' and 'C' teams also enjoyed impressive victories, by 11 tries to 3 and 14 tries to nil respectively. Well done to all of the Grosvenor pupils who contributed to these successes, as well as their coaches, Mr McCallan and Mr Meaklim.   We look forward to reading of further success from our Form One rugby players throughout the season. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/under-12-rugby/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christmas-talent-show-2011/ The evening of Tuesday 6th December will see Grosvenor host its annual Christmas Talent Show in the William Moles Hall.  The event, which begins at 7pm, always proves to be amongst the highlights of the school year, and will see a range of acts battle it out in the hope of securing the prestigious title of 'Talent Show Champion 2011'. Tickets for the event are now available from reception, at a cost of £5 for adults and £3 concessions.  Be sure to get your ticket soon, before high demand for this eagerly anticipated event sees them all snapped up!   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christmas-talent-show-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/english-literature-sixth-form-revision-conference/ On Friday 25th November 41 AS and A2 English Literature students from Grosvenor made the journey to the University of Ulster, Coleraine to attend a series of lectures as part of the UUC’s ‘Sixth Form Revision Conference’.  The event saw five sessions of lectures run throughout the day, with pupils benefiting from the expertise on offer from a range of lecturers and published critics.  The conference featured appraisals of texts by William Shakespeare, Seamus Heaney, Thomas Hardy, Alexander Pope and W.B Yeats, amongst others, all of which feature on the CCEA AS/A2 Level specification. All of the Grosvenor pupils in attendance departed the event with their knowledge and understanding of their set texts firmly consolidated, and impressed by the specific focus on CCEA’s Assessment Objectives present in many of the lectures. Grosvenor wishes to thank the University of Ulster, Coleraine, for its most informative and worthwhile Revision Conference.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/english-literature-sixth-form-revision-conference/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupil Anna Cullen who achieved first place in the Belfast regional heat of the ‘Soroptimist International’ Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday 23rd November. The prestigious event, held at The Pavillion, Stormont and celebrating its 30th anniversary, saw a total of 18 pupils participate, with Anna’s speech, entitled “Equality for Women is not just a human right, it’s a Social and Economic Imperative” securing her victory.  Anna, Lower 6th, received particular praise from the judges on the night for the intellectual content of her speech, as well as her effective delivery.  She now progresses to the Northern Ireland Final, to be held in Stormont’s Great Hall on Saturday 25th February.  Well done to Anna on this outstanding achievement and all at Grosvenor wish her the best of luck in her future public speaking endeavours. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/soroptimist-public-speaking-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bpw-public-speaking-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupils Anna Cullen, Hannah Kee and Sarah McDowell who represented the school with distinction at the BPW (Business and Professional Women) Public Speaking Competition at Newforge Country Club on the evening of Wednesday 16th November. Hannah spoke at the event on the issue of sex trafficking while Anna and Sarah’s talk was on the subject “No vote, no voice”. Although Grosvenor was not victorious at the competition all 3 girls, accompanied on the night by Ms Lynch, were highly commended on their performances.   Well done to the girls and we wish them good luck in future Public Speaking events throughout the year.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bpw-public-speaking-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-leadership-development-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Head Boy Richard Anderson who was recently selected as the winner of the Club Final Stage of the Rotary Club of East Belfast’s ‘Youth Leadership Development Competition’. The competition saw Richard answer a series of questions on subjects such as European Politics and Education as part of an interview at the Stormont Hotel on Tuesday 8th November. Richard now progresses to the Regional Final at La Mon Hotel where he hopes to earn a trip to Strasbourg as overall winner of the competition. Well done to Richard on this achievement and we wish him the best of luck at the Regional Final on 24th November.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-leadership-development-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/merge-dance-project/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupils Samantha Cooke (Form 5) and Melissa Cherry (Upper 6th) who recently participated in the acclaimed 'MERGE' Dance project. The project, held at Titanic Quarter’s ‘T13’ venue and organised by Dance United Northern Ireland, saw Samantha and Melissa participate in the world premiere of ‘eMERGEency’, an exciting new performance which formed the centrepiece of a three year dance development programme aimed at inspiring and igniting youthful imaginations.  ‘eMERGEency’ saw young Dancers, a Rap Choir, BMXers, Skateboarders and Fire Dancers, amongst others, come together to perform a modern take on an ancient Norse legend, the story of Ragnarok, which tells of a series of cataclysmic events, natural disasters and battles. Samantha and Melissa’s dancing was highly praised throughout the performances and we hope to see their talent on display at other events in the near future.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/merge-dance-project/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/road-safe-road-show/ On Wednesday 16th November Grosvenor Grammar School welcomed the PSNI and its associated partners to the school to stage the internationally award winning ‘Road Safe Road Show’.  The event, attended by every member of the school’s Sixth Form, centred around the fictional character of Craig, a typical 17 year old who had just passed his driving test and bought his first car.  The Road Show focused on the consequences when Craig’s over – confidence led to him crashing his new car, also containing his girlfriend. Featured as part of the event were the accounts of a Police Officer, Paramedic, Fire Fighter, Hospital Consultant, and a member of an organisation that provides support for families of road crash victims, each of whom spoke specifically about Craig’s crash, as well as their experiences of real road traffic accidents. Also included in the show was relevant crash footage, road safety television adverts, startling statistics and hard – hitting images, while the event concluded with a shockingly realistic reconstruction of a road accident, staged at the entrance to the school. Intended to make young drivers more aware of the potential impact that a crash would have on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, the event proved an effective means by which to educate the Grosvenor pupils in attendance on the issue of road safety. Wednesday’s ‘Road Safe Road Show’ comes just weeks after Grosvenor 6th form pupils also attended an ‘Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) driving course, and once again highlights the school’s commitment to making our roads a safer place for it pupils and others.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/road-safe-road-show/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-sailing-association-training-squad/road-safe-road-show/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-sailing-association-training-squad/road-safe-road-show/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-sailing-association-training-squad/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupil Tom Purdon (Form 3) who was recently selected for the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) training squad in the “Topper” class. Tom’s selection came after he impressively finished in the Gold category in his age group at a U.K. wide event held in North Berwick, Scotland, in August.  Tom’s other sailing achievements in recent months include finishing in the silver category at the Junior World Championships in Dublin in July.  The ISA Topper squad is a select group of 11 elite sailors from across Ireland.  It meets from November to May over 7 different weekends in Dublin and Carrickfergus. Involvement with this squad can only improve Tom’s chances in future events and we look forward to hearing of his fortunes when his season kicks off in Dublin in April.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-sailing-association-training-squad/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fog-murder-mystery-evening/ On the evening of Monday 14th November the Friends of Grosvenor hosted a Murder Mystery Evening for parents and pupils, with those in attendance competing to identify the person responsible for killing the school’s fictional Headmaster “Professor Stag”.  At the event teams of competitors were given the opportunity to interrogate each of the accused for three minutes.  Fictional suspects on the night were portrayed by a range of teachers and pupils, with shady characters such as Mr Cowan, Mr McCallan, Miss Elwood, Mrs Young and Mr Watts joined by pupils Ross White, Claire Caruth, Shannon McIntyre, Sarah McDowell (all Lower 6th) and Aaron Godfrey (Form 5) under interrogation. At the climax of the event the Headmaster’s Secretary Miss Marina Parks, portrayed by Mrs Young, was exposed as the murderer.  Chloe Skelly and Mrs Cathy Brennan – Bradley correctly deduced that Miss Parks was the killer and were rewarded with a pupil and parent prize respectively. Well done to the Friends of Grosvenor for hosting such a popular and enjoyable event.  We look forward to further ‘FOG’ events throughout the year.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fog-murder-mystery-evening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christmas-talent-show/ Grosvenor's Christmas Talent Show 2011 will take place on the evening of Tuesday 6th December in the William Moles Hall. In recent years the Talent Show has established itself as one of the highlights of the school calendar, and all associated with Grosvenor are urged to secure their tickets, available from reception, as soon as possible. For those pupils wishing to compete at this year's event, auditions will be held on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th November over junior and senior lunchtimes. We look forward to seeing some talented acts on stage on 6th December!  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christmas-talent-show/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shoe-box-appeal-update/ 91 shoe boxes were delivered to Blythswood Community Care on Monday 14th November 2011.  Thank you so much to everyone who filled a shoe box to be sent to those most in need.  Many pupils fill shoe boxes for church and other groups, so in actual fact many more than 91 of our pupils have sent someone they’ve never met a Christmas gift of love.  But thanks to our efforts in school we’ve given 91 more children and elderly people a much loved gift this Christmas. Many thanks, Ms Gray Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shoe-box-appeal-update/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fame-the-musical/ The week beginning Monday 7th November saw Grosvenor Grammar School stage its annual Senior Drama Production, performing ‘Fame - The Musical’ to in excess of 1500 audience members over four charismatic and energy – filled performances.  Under the leadership of Director Miss Jenny McDowell and Musical Director Mr Jonathan Arnold this year’s cast and crew, comprising over 70 pupils in Forms 5 – Upper 6th, combined to deliver a colourful take on the 1988 stage production; an adaptation of David DeSilva’s hit 1980 film ‘Fame’.  Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th November saw the cast deliver matinee performances to visiting Primary School children, while on the evenings of Thursday 10th and Friday 11th the production was staged for members of the paying public. The production saw a number of acclaimed performances delivered by lead actors Hannah Cash (Serena Katz), Amy Chambers (Iris Kelly), Adam Darcy (Nick), Aaron Godfrey (Tyrone Jackson), Caitlin Jamison (Carmen) and Ross White (Joe Vegas).  In addition, the show was brought to life by an enthusiastic supporting cast, many of whom infused the stage with electrifying dance and music routines, facilitated by a talented band of musicians who delivered the Musical’s popular score with enthusiasm and verve throughout. Following four accomplished, professional and entertaining performances, all in attendance were left inspired by the level of application and effort which enabled the Grosvenor cast to produce such an impressive series of shows.  In recent years the school has deservedly earned a name for delivering Musical Drama productions of the highest quality, and ‘Fame – The Musical’ served to only enhance this reputation. Congratulations to everybody involved in ‘Fame – the Musical’ who helped to make the show such an overwhelming success.  We look forward to seeing many of its talented actors, dancers and musicians in performance again soon.         Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fame-the-musical/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival-2011/ On the evening of Monday 7th November 20 Grosvenor pupils treated those in attendance to a captivating performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Watefront Hall’s Studio Theatre.  The evening, run as part of the U.K. wide ‘Shakespeare Schools Festival’, saw the Waterfront Studio play host to four performances in all, with Grosvenor setting the standard for the evening with a powerful opening performance of an edited, half – hour version of arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play.  The eponymous lead roles were undertaken by Matthew Hedley (Form 4) and Amanda – Jane Godfrey (Form 3), who were ably supported by a talented cast of actors from Forms 2-4, including Jonathan Brown (Friar Lawrence), Georgia Galway (Tybalt) and Rebecca Magill (Nurse).  The cast received a rousing ovation at the conclusion of the performance, which received high praise for the “chemistry” evident between its two leads, as well as its professionalism as a whole. The ‘Shakespeare Schools Festival’ has been running since 2000, during which time over 100,000 young people have participated in the event.  The 2011 Festival has involved over 600 schools and 12000 pupils, performing at 78 different theatres across the U.K. The event, run in conjunction with the ‘National Youth Theatre’, aims to equip pupils with improved literacy skills as well as improved teamwork, application and pride.  So too, it is credited with creating an increased level of interest in English and Drama amongst young people. Prior to Grosvenor’s performance at the Waterfront Studio, pupils from the school had already participated in this year’s festival through involvement in the ‘Off By Heart Shakespeare’ competition, which requires pupils to learn and recite a famous speech from one of Shakespeare’s plays, as well as a ‘SSF’ Workshop, held at the ‘Blackbox Theatre’, both in October. Congratulations to all of the Grosvenor pupils, as well as their Directors Mrs Young and Miss Victoria Graham, for a memorable performance that left a lasting impression on all in attendance.  We look forward to seeing these talented thespians on stage again at some point in the near future.       Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival/ On the evening of Monday 7th November 20 pupils from Grosvenor Grammar School treated those in attendance to a captivating performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Watefront Hall’s Studio Theatre.    The evening, run as part of the U.K. wide ‘Shakespeare Schools Festival’, saw the Waterfront Studio play host to four performances in all, with Grosvenor setting the standard for the evening with a powerful opening performance of an edited, half – hour version of arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play.   The eponymous lead roles were undertaken by Matthew Hedley (Form 4) and Amanda – Jane Godfrey (Form 3), who were ably supported by a talented cast of actors from Forms 2-4, including Jonathan Brown (Friar Lawrence), Georgia Galway (Tybalt) and Rebecca Magill (Nurse).  Each member of the cast received a rousing ovation at the conclusion of the performance, which received high praise for the “chemistry” evident between its two leads, as well as its professionalism as a whole.   The ‘Shakespeare Schools Festival’ has been running since 2000, during which time over 100,000 young people have participated in the event.  The 2011 Festival has involved over 600 schools and 12000 pupils, performing at 78 different theatres across the U.K. The event, run in conjunction with the ‘National Youth Theatre’, aims to equip pupils with improved literacy skills as well as improved teamwork, application and pride.  So too, it is credited with creating an increased level of interest in English and Drama amongst young people.   Prior to Grosvenor’s performance at the Waterfront Studio, pupils from the school had already participated in this year’s festival through involvement in the ‘Off By Heart Shakespeare’ competition, which requires pupils to learn and recite a famous speech from one of Shakespeare’s plays, as well as a ‘SSF’ Workshop, held at the ‘Black box Theatre’, both in October.   Congratulations to all of the Grosvenor pupils, as well as their Directors Mrs Orla Young and Miss Victoria Graham, for a memorable performance that left a lasting impression on all in attendance.  We look forward to seeing these talented thespians on stage again at some point in the near future.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/amey-drive-safe-winter-campaign/ Six school pupils from East Belfast aged 17-18, who are pupils at Grosvenor and Ashfield Girls’ High School, were amongst 10 young motorists to take part in an Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course on Friday 14th October, funded by Amey.  A recent survey in Northern Ireland by service provider Amey, who operates sections of the M1, A1, A4 and A101, showed that 90% of 17-24 year olds believe they are amongst the safest drivers on the roads.  Incredibly 63% thought they could regain control of a car if it skidded on the motorway in winter conditions. Amey’s survey also revealed that 41% believed their driving lessons and test have not equipped them with the skills needed to drive safely in winter and only 36% felt they were responsible for their own safety on high speed roads. Drivers who over-estimate their driving abilities can take excessive risks. Therefore Amey, in partnership with the IAM, helped to prepare 10 young drivers from three Belfast schools to drive safely in their first winter and to take more responsibility on the roads. Amey funded the school pupils from Grosvenor Grammar School, Ashfield Girls’ High School and Belfast Boys’ Model School, where Amey provide facilities management services, through the IAM one day driving course called ‘Roadwise’, which is specifically designed for 17-24 year olds. The course was held at the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Training Centre on Boucher Crescent. ‘Roadwise’ helps young motorists become better drivers through expert coaching and on-road training, and after the course drivers will be more aware of driving risks and how to reduce them – making our roads safer. This activity is part of a wider campaign - Amey, in partnership with PSNI, is planning to give out over 1500 winter packs to motorists who use the 125km of strategic roads that it manages. The pack contains useful winter driving information from PSNI and gritting information from Amey, as well as some useful goodies including an ice scraper, insulated travel mug and screen wash sachet. Amey is also planning on donating a grit bin with snow shovels to a number of special schools in the areas in which it operates to help more vulnerable groups be prepared for winter.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/amey-drive-safe-winter-campaign/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/big-bang-uk-science-and-engineering-fair/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupil Eve McLelland who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at one of the U.K’s most prestigious Science and Engineering Competitions for young people in March 2012.   Eve’s invitation to present her design for a fire safety product at the ‘Big Bang U.K. Youth Scientists and Engineers Fair’ at the National Exhibition Centre (N.E.C.) in Birmingham comes following her victory in the regional finals of the competition, held at the Odyssey in June. Eve’s design allows for the immediate identification of emergency routes within a large building, and will be presented to in excess of 30 000 people at the ‘Big Bang’ Event next year.  Sir Roland Jackson, Chief Executive of the British Science Association, which runs the event, commented: “Eve’s product really caught our imagination and we hope that it inspires other young people to enter the competition.” Well done to Eve on what is already a fantastic achievement, and all at Grosvenor wish her the best of luck as she aims to go one step further at the National Finals in March.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/big-bang-uk-science-and-engineering-fair/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bbc-off-by-heart-shakespeare-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupils Matthew Hedley, Hailey Tumilson (both Form 4) and  Amanda – Jane Godfrey (Form 3) who impressed judges and spectators alike in the BBC’s ‘Off By Heat Shakespeare’ Competition on Tuesday 25th October.  The event, held at the Crescent Arts Centre, saw all of the 50 competitors in attendance split into two groups to attend drama workshops throughout the afternoon.  During the workshops competitors were then taken in smaller groups to perform their audition pieces.  Each pupil was required to learn a 5 minute piece of text from a Shakespeare play and deliver it to the judges.  During the course of their audition, they were also asked to recite certain lines of texts in differing styles .e.g by whispering, shouting or in the form of a command. Matthew’s chosen extract was taken from ‘Romeo and Juliet’, while Hailey chose ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and Amanda – Jane ‘Macbeth’ to recite from.  With only one pupil chosen to progress to the next stage of the competition, unfortunately none of Grosvenor’s competitors were successful in reaching the next round of auditions.  Despite this they all received positive feedback and left with mugs and a certificate to show for their hard work. Well done to Matthew, Hailey and Amanda – Jane on their efforts and we look forward to seeing them on stage in Grosvenor’s superb Drama Productions during the year.       Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/bbc-off-by-heart-shakespeare-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shoe-box-appeal/ Please don’t forget to bring in your shoe boxes after the Halloween holidays.  They are due to be collected by Blythswood Community Care on Friday 11th November 2011 so make sure they’re in before that date.  Deliver them to D 205 or the Main School Office.  There are spare shoe boxes in D 205, if you need one please drop by between classes. Many thanks, Ms Gray   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shoe-box-appeal/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/uk-youth-climbing-championships/ Congratulations to former Grosvenor pupil Lucy Mitchell who recently achieved first place in the ‘U.K. Youth Climbing Championships’.  The event, held at the ‘Edinburgh International Climbing Arena’ over the weekend of 15th – 16th October, saw Lucy head the field in a fiercely contested Junior Girls’ category. Not content with this achievement alone, Lucy also finished 5th in the U.K. overall at the event – a remarkable achievement for someone who left Grosvenor only in June. Whilst at Grosvenor Lucy, now studying at the University of Leeds, enjoyed much success in schools based climbing competitions, including winning the ‘Northern Ireland Schools’ Climbing Cup’ in 2010.  Well done to Lucy on her continued success and all within Grosvenor look forward to hearing of her further achievements in the years to come.      Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/uk-youth-climbing-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/songs-of-praise-choir-of-the-year-competition/ On Tuesday 18th October Grosvenor Grammar School welcomed representatives from EMS Audio to the school to record its Senior Choir’s entry for the BBC’s 2012 ‘Songs of Praise’ Choir of the Year Competition. The contest requires choirs to submit an audio C.D. to the BBC for the ‘National Selection’ stage, from which the competition’s semi – finalists are selected. Grosvenor’s 50 pupil strong Senior Choir, conducted by Head of Music Miss Rosemary Foster and accompanied by Mr Jonathan Arnold, performed two songs for their entry C.D., the classic “Love Divine” by Howard Goodall and the more contemporary “Lord of All Creation”, arranged by Jonathan Rea.  Entries for the competition must be submitted by 28th October and Grosvenor will find out in December whether its Senior Choir has been selected for the semi – final stage, due for television broadcast from the mainland in the new year. All at Grosvenor wish its choralists the best of luck in this exciting venture as well as all of its many musical commitments throughout the year.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/songs-of-praise-choir-of-the-year-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival/ On Monday 17th October 20 Grosvenor pupils in Forms 2 – 4 attended the ‘Black Box Theatre’ Rehearsal rooms in preparation for their participation in the UK – wide ‘Shakespeare Schools’ Drama Festival’. The event, organised by ‘National Theatre Practitioners’, saw Grosvenor’s representatives practice with pupils from ‘Kilkeel High School’ in preparation for their performance of a scene form ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the beginning of November.  At this time Grosvenor will perform a 5 minute showcase of the masquerade scene, where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time.  The performance will be accompanied by music from Sean Kingston and Roberta Flack, with Matthew Hedley (Form 4) taking the lead role of Romeo, and Amanda Godfrey (Form 3) performing as Juliet. Grosvenor’s much awaited performance takes place at the Studio Theatre of the Waterfron Hall at 7pm on Monday 7th November.  All are encouraged to attend what promises to be a most enjoyable and entertaining event. Everybody within Grosvenor wish its pupils, along with Director Mrs Young, the best of luck for their performance and look forward to seeing them on stage soon.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/shakespeare-schools-festival/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-award-winning-artist/ On Friday 14th October 2011 award winning artist Ian Cumberland returned to Grosvenor Grammar School to pass on his knowledge and expertise to its A level Art students. Ian was himself taught A level Art and Design at Grosvenor by Mrs Joanne Blair (Head of Department) and Mrs Lynn Denvir-Watson in 1999/2000. Since departing the school in June 2000 he has achieved considerable acclaim, most recently finishing 3rd in the prestigious ‘BP Portrait Award 2011’, one of the world’s most prestigious art competitions, which saw his entry exhibited in London’s ‘National Portrait Gallery’ just last month.  Mrs Denvir -Watson invited Ian to assist the A level Art classes with their ‘Personal Investigation’. Everyone appreciated the help and advice provided by this prestigious artist and look forward to welcoming him back to the school before long.         Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-award-winning-artist/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-award-winning-artisit/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-award-winning-artisit/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/edgar-graham-memorial-public-speaking-competition/ On the evening of Wednesday 12th October Grosvenor pupils Anna Cullen and Hannah Kee (both Lower 6th) represented the school with distinction at the prestigious ‘Edgar Graham Memorial Public Speaking Competition’, held at the Senate Chamber, Stormont.  The event, organised by the ‘Ulster Women’s Unionist Council’, saw a total of 27 competitors from various schools speak on a range of topics.  Against stiff opposition, both Grosvenor pupils spoke confidently and impressed all in attendance with their thoroughly researched and well delivered speeches. Particular congratulations go to Anna, who was highly commended on her speech and finished joint 4th overall, just 3 points behind the competition winner. Well done to both girls and all at Grosvenor wish them the best of luck in their future public speaking - related endeavours.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/edgar-graham-memorial-public-speaking-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/language-perfect-world-championships/ Congratulations to a number of Grosvenor Grammar School linguists who recently helped the school to achieve 5th place in the world in its category in the ‘Language Perfect World Championships 2011’. The event, which saw pupils answer a series of questions online over a period of a week, saw a total of over 36 million questions answered by some 916 schools from across the globe.  In total, Grosvenor’s 111 competing students answered in excess of 74000 questions, with 12 students gaining individual recognition in the form of certificates or medals.  Grosvenor’s individual winners included 5 recipients of ‘Excellence Certificates’, namely Tori Farr, Tom O’Neill, Sophie Johnston, Emily Harman and Eve McLelland, as well as 5 bronze medallists in the form of Sophie Coffey, Rosie Hull, Shannon Bingham, Jonathan Proctor and Gareth Thompson, who were each entered into a draw to win iTunes vouchers to the tune of $50.  Finally, special recognition was reserved for silver medallists Sam Long and Katelin Fiddis, who in addition to their medals were entered into a draw to win an ipod. Well done to Grosvenor’s 12 individual winners as well as all of the students who helped the school as a whole to achieve such success in the competition.  The volume of students participating in the event reflects the enthusiasm for languages which exists within Grosvenor and serves as recognition for the hard work and dedication invested by all members of the Modern Languages Department to instil a passion for languages amongst its pupils. We look forward to reading about more successes from Grosvenor linguists in the near future.      Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/language-perfect-world-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/crest-awards/ Congratulations to a number of Grosvenor Grammar School Technology and Design students who recently received the silver CREST (Creativity in Engineering, Science and Technology) award in recognition of their work as part of the school’s entry to propose a design for a sports stadium during the last academic year.  In all some ten Grosvenor pupils were eligible for the award.  These pupils formed two teams who competed internally for the right to represent the school at the province wide ‘Design for Sport’ competition in April.  At this event Grosvenor’s chosen team impressed the judges to secure victory and qualify for the subsequent ‘Create Sport Go4set’ National Finals, held in London in June, at which they were also victorious – a truly incredible achievement. Grosvenor’s winning team of Ross Coey, Alex Cullen, Sam Long, Jason Crozier (all Form 3) and Eve McLelland (Form 4) were joined by Gareth Reid, James Cartlidge, Matthew Craig, Adam Skelton and Stephen Ross (all form 3) in receipt of the CREST award.  This achievement is made all the more impressive by the fact that the exclusive silver award is usually reserved only for pupils at the end of their G.C.S.E. studies. Well done to all of Grosvenor’s CREST award winners and we look forward to celebrating their further success in the near future.        Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/crest-awards/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/prize-distribution-ceremony-2011/ On Wednesday 12th October the Grosvenor Grammar School community of pupils, staff, parents, Governors and invited guests, including Guest of Honour Mr. Gavin Boyd (Chief Executive of examination board C.C.E.A.) congregated at Queen’s University’s ‘Sir William Whitla Hall’ to celebrate another year of all-round achievement at its annual Prize Distribution Ceremony. Following speeches from Chair of the Board of Governors Mr. Reg Magowan and Principal Mr. Robin McLoughlin, three memorable performances of ‘Lord of All Creation’, ‘Love Divine’ and Take That’s ‘Shine’ from the school Choir and the distribution of prizes itself, the ceremony concluded with an entertaining and engaging speech from Guest of Honour Gavin Boyd which provided the perfect conclusion to an enjoyable afternoon of recognition and celebration. Well done to everybody at Grosvenor on its incredible success over the past twelve months and all within the school look forward to celebrating more success from the current academic year in October 2012.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/prize-distribution-ceremony-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/civil-service-summer-chess-tournament/ Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupil Matthew Chapman who was recently crowned victor of the prestigious ‘Civil Service Summer Chess Tournament’.  The competition, open to all ages, ran from May until the end of September and saw Matthew compete in 12 matches over a series of events, all held at ‘Civil Service Sports Social Club’.  In all Matthew secured victories in 11 out of his 12 matches, enough to gain him first place from amongst a field of over 50 competitors.  Success in the competition follows Matthew’s second placed finish at the 2010/2011 ‘Ulster Junior Championships’, held at the Europa Hotel in September 2010, as well as victory in his respective category at the ‘Autumn Rapid Play’ competition, held at Belfast Boat Club on Sunday  9th October.  Matthew is now looking forward to building on his recent success at the 2011/2012 ‘Ulster Chess Championships’ at M.C.B. in November. Well done to Matthew on his recent achievements and all at Grosvenor wish him the best of luck in his upcoming competitions. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/civil-service-summer-chess-tournament/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/welcome-to/test/ Grosvenor Grammar School Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/welcome-to/test/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupils-attend-moscow-philharmonic-orchestra-concert-at-the-waterfront-hall/ On the evening of Thursday 6th October Grosvenor’s AS and A Level Music students, accompanied by Miss Foster and Mr Arnold, were delighted to attend the eagerly anticipated  “Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra: A Moscow Autumn” event at the Waterfront Hall.  The concert saw internationally renowned local pianist Barry Douglas join the world famous “Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra” as guest soloist for a thrilling programme or Russian classics. As one of the world’s finest and most acclaimed classical concert stars, Barry Douglas performs with all the top international orchestras, while the renowned “Moscow Philharmonic” ranks among the very greatest international orchestras, performing with only the finest conductors and soloists. Without a doubt the event provided Grosvenor’s 6th formers with an incredible opportunity to witness some of the world’s finest musicians at first hand.  The event as a whole was an overwhelming success and will only have served to improve the standard of musical performance amongst those Grosvenor pupils in attendance. With this in mind we look forward to being treated to some special performances from our own pupils at the various concerts and musical events in this year’s school calendar.           Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupils-attend-moscow-philharmonic-orchestra-concert-at-the-waterfront-hall/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/hockey/boys/goalscoring-chart-2011-12/ Last Updated Monday 6th February 2012 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/hockey/boys/goalscoring-chart-2011-12/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/boys-hockey-irish-schools-playoff/  Bad luck to the 1st XI boys who missed out on the last available place at the 30th Annual Irish Schools' Hockey Championships.  Sullivan Upper progressed from the round robin style playoff with ourselves and Bangor Grammar missing out.  The boys did not play to their potential in the first game losing 2-0 to Bangor G.S. and we fought well in the second game before eventually losing 4-1 to Sullivan Upper.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/boys-hockey-irish-schools-playoff/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-intermediate-fencing-championships/ It was celebrations all round on Saturday 1st October when Grosvenor fencers Stephen Brown and Chloe Lopez-Colclough secured victory in their respective categories at the Irish Intermediate Championships.                                                               The event, held at University College Dublin, saw Stephen and Chloe beat off fierce competition from many competitors much older and more experienced than themselves.  Fifth former Stephen secured victory, over the course of twelve gruelling matches, in a Mens’ Foil competition in which he was the youngest of 28 competitors.  Upper 6th pupil Chloe, meanwhile, emulated Stephen’s success by achieving victory in the Womens’ Sabre event, in which she competed in a total of eleven matches.  What is more, Chloe’s success is made yet more impressive by the fact that she only took up the sabre earlier in the year.       Congratulations to both Stephen and Chloe on their remarkable achievements which saw them defeat the best adult fencers that the competition had to offer.  Well done to both and we look forward to hearing of more fencing success from each of them over the remainder of the season.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-intermediate-fencing-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/hockey/boys/news/ Monday 12th December Fixtures this week: Wednesday - 1st XI v Bangor G.S. (2.30pm start) Saturday - 1st XI and u14 XI v Methodist College, home Saturday 19th November There was no 1st XI game this morning meaning that the u15 XI were first on to the pitch.  They played very well to defeat Wellington College 5-0 with the goals coming from Jack Anderson, John Deane and a hat-trick from Jonny Proctor, taking his tally to 9 goals this season.  The opening goal from Jack was the pick of the goals as he created space for himself inside the circle and crashed a reverse stick shot into the bottom corner. The u12 XI were next on to the pitch and ran out 2-0 winners against Wellington College.  They played well, with some special performances from Harry McKeown, Matt Tumilson, and Danny McIlwaine.  Dylan Conlane played well in goals to keep the opening Wellington attacks from opening the scoring.  Grosvenor then went up to the other end and a good pass from Andrew Proctor found Danny McIlwaine unmarked at the back post so slot home much to the delight of the crowd.  The best was yet to come as Matt Tumilson found Danny McIlwaine on the penalty shot - his first touch and finish into the roof of the net was undoubtedly the best goal ever scored by a Form 1 player at Grosvenor.  Well done to both teams. Fixtures this week: 1st XI v Royal and Prior, Raphoe, 12.30pm on Tuesday 1st XI v Campbell College, 3.00pm on Wednesday Wednesday 16th November The 1st XI had a disappointing 0-0 draw with Belfast Royal Academy played at the pitches at Grosvenor.  The performance was poor and in the end we were lucky not to lose the fixture.  There will be a need for a marked improvement before next week's fixtures. Saturday 22nd October The 1st XI took on Banbridge Academy 2nd XI this morning in the McCullough Cup.  Unfortunately we entered the match with an inexperienced central defence due to the absence of David Allison due to injury.  The boys ended up losing 6-0. There was better news for the u15 XI who continue to put in good performances this year.  They beat Methody 3-1 with the goals coming from Jonny Proctor (2) and Chris Coates opening his account for the season.  Their coach, AK, was particularly pleased with the performances of Daryl Larmour and Mark Vincent.  The team have worked hard at their fitness this year and continue to work towards their opening cup fixture away to Royal and Prior, Raphoe, in January. Saturday 15th October All matches were played against Bangor G.S. at Ballykillaire. The 1st XI started well in their match and were disappointed to go in at half time losing 1-0.  The second half did not start well with us conceding early.  Thankfully the boys did not lie down but fought hard to score twice and level the match at 2-2 with two goals from captain Peter McCrory.  There were notable performances from Matthew Reid (U6) and John Deane (Form 4).   The U15 XI played very well against a team that normally gets the better of them.  Under the direction of coach Andrew Kelly, the boys performed to a higher standard and were rewarded for their efforts with a goal from a short corner just before the half time break.  Jack Anderson (Form 4) was the scorer.  The boys dominated the second half and deservedly added to their lead through well worked goals from Mark Vincent (Form 4) and David Renfrew (Form 4).  The U13 XI performed very well considering they have only really come together as a team over the last few weeks.  Matthew Thomson provided solidity at the heart of the defence and was supported by Ben Bond (Form 1).  Harry McKeown showed some glimpses of good skill and vision as he sought to include his team mates in the play.  Danny McIlwaine (Form 1) played well up front despite the loss of his beloved pink stick, Jemimah, which broke in half prior to the start of the game.  He was supported by another promising Form 1 player, Patrick McGonigle, who had an excellent reverse stick shot saved by the Bangor goalkeeper early in the first half.  Andrew  Fisher is improving with every game and continues to show an excellent attitude both at training and at matches. Guy Harrison (Form 1) has made the left back position his own with some strong defensive performances this season. The game was a very even contest and ended up 0-0. Well done to all the boys on what was a successful morning.  Fixtures for Saturday 22nd October - 1st XI v Banbridge Academy 2nd XI, home, 9.15am (McCullough Cup) Juniors v Methodist College (times to be confirmed) Saturday 15th October Matches are scheduled against Bangor Grammar School.  The 1st XI will be looking to improve on a recent performance against BGS in the Irish Schools' Playoff whereas the U15 team will be looking forward to another close encounter with the equivalent Bangor team.  We wish the boys well. Saturday 8th October A disappointing set of results from Saturday's fixtures against RBAI.  The 1st XI and the U13 team had heavy defeats with the only resistance coming from the U15 XI.  They narrowly lost 2-1 at the DUB.  This was an encouraging performance from a team that has played together for two years now.  Jonathan Proctor scored the Grosvenor goal thereby taking him to the top of the Juniors scoring charts. Thursday 6th October Results from Irish Schools' Playoff Bangor G.S. 2 - 0 Grosvenor G.S. Sullivan Upper 1 - 0 Bangor G.S. Sullivan Upper 4 - 1 Grosvenor G.S. Unfortunately the boys did not progress from the playoff but can look back at some valuable lessons learnt.  A poor performance in the game against Bangor G.S. cost us dearly.  We spoke at length during half time and after the game about the areas upon which we needed to improve.  We played to a higher standard against Sullivan and surprised the visitors with a superbly taken goal after half time to equalise.  A long ball from the midfield found Kyle Thompson (U6) in the circle.  Kyle controlled the ball and found Peter McCrory (U6) with a neat pass who then crashed the ball past the Sullivan goalkeeper.  Unfortunately our resistance was short-lived as Sullivan grabbed three quick goals in the last ten minutes to secure their place in the 30th Annual Irish Schools' Championships.  The boys can look back at numerous valuable lessons learnt.   Wednesday 5th October On Wednesday 5th October, the boys' 1st XI will compete for the final place at the 30th Annual Irish Schoolboys Hockey Championships which are due to take place from 26th - 28th October in Munster.  The boys will play Sullivan Upper and Bangor Grammar School in a round-robin style format.  All support is welcome. Grosvenor G.S. v Bangor G.S. 2.15pm Sullivan Upper v Bangor G.S. 3.10pm Grosvenor G.S. v Sullivan Upper 4.05pm   Wednesday 28th September There was disappointment for Chris Thomson (form 5) who narrowly missed out on selection for the Ulster U16 Inter-provincial squad for the forthcoming tournament.  Chris had made it into the 23 boys selected to train all summer but unforunately did not make the cut to the final 16.  Bad luck Chris but well done on getting so far in the selection process.   September 2011 It has been particularly pleasing to welcome Annadale Hockey Club junior training to the pitches at Grosvenor G.S.  The training takes place from 6.30 - 7.30 every Monday night and I would encourage all Grosvenor players from forms 1 - 4 to attend this training. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/hockey/boys/news/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/daily-notices/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/daily-notices/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/welcome-to/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/welcome-to/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/urgent-messages/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/urgent-messages/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/ Coming Soon! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/digital-signage/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/changing-minds-public-speaking-competition/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupils Rachel Boyd and Sophie McCormick who were victorious in the “Changing Minds” Public Speaking Competition, held at Stranmillis College, on Wednesday 28th September.  The girls, both Form 5, won two beautiful trophies for the school and £50 each in “HMV” Vouchers after winning with their topic “No Man is an Island”.   Victory in the competition came despite stiff opposition from the 6 other participating schools and constitutes a fantastic achievement for both the girls and Grosvenor as a whole.   On her success, Rachel, 15, commented: “I really enjoyed the opportunity of competing in the competition.  It was a great feeling to win and hopefully I will get the chance to compete in many other competitions throughout the year.”   Well done to both girls and we look forward to hearing of more public speaking success from them in the near future. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/changing-minds-public-speaking-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/podium-netball-squad/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupils Rachel Cullen (Form 5) and Erin Caughey (Form 4) who have each gained selection for the Belfast Schools’ Under 16 Podium Netball Squad. The girls achieved their selection following a day long trial on Thursday 22nd September which saw them chosen from a total of over 70 participating players. The girls are now looking forward to representing the Belfast Schools’ team at the Antrim Forum on 12th November. Well done to both Erin and Rachel on this superb success! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/podium-netball-squad/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/think-equal-project/ At the end of June Grosvenor welcomed Holocaust survivor Harry Bibring to speak to its third form pupils and other invited guests from within the school as it staged the annual ‘Think Equal’ Project, organised in conjunction with the Holocaust Educational Trust, over Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th June.  Speaking on the first of these days, Harry engaged all present with his account of his experiences in 1930s and 40s Vienna.  Harry’s suffering included witnessing his father’s menswear business being looted and destroyed, seeing his father getting arrested, being evicted from his home, losing his father to a heart attack in Novemeber 1940 and watching as his mother was deported to a death camp in Poland in 1942.   Eventually leaving Austria for the United Kingdom, Mr Bibring’s experiences in the U.K. included being separated from his sister before marrying and educating himself to the point where he eventually became a lecturer in Manufacturing Engineering at Middlesex University.  Throughout his account, Mr Bibring was successful in captivating his audience with his fascinating story, as all in attendance made the most of the opportunity to hear at first hand some of the acts of anti-Semitism to which Jews were subjected in Austria prior to and during World War Two.    The ‘Think Equal’ Project focuses on the events of the Holocaust and encourages all who participate in it to see those who suffered under the Holocaust as people rather than victims.  The project also attempts to tie the events of the Holocaust into the modern day, and to this end this year’s project concentrated on the issue of consumerism in society.  Pupils were encouraged to look at their own identity now and, in doing so, focused on three groups: victims, perpetrators and bystanders.  Over the course of the two day project pupils were required to come up with a message for the future as regards how we should live our own lives today.   At the end of the two day course everybody involved was left in unanimous agreement about its worthwhile nature.  Many thanks to Mr Wardil, the school’s Head of Religious Studies, for his coordination of and enthusiasm for the entire event, as well as the six teachers who freely gave of their time to help deliver the course over the two days.  Hopefully the third form pupils of 2011-2012 will get to experience just as worthwhile a project come next June!     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/think-equal-project/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/representative-recognition/ One of Grosvenor’s big success stories over recent years has been the development of cricket within the school, and 2011 proved no different as a number of pupils’ performances for the school secured them representative honours in the sport.  At Under 13 Level Form One pupil Craig Irvine and second former Mark Johnston both gained selection for the N.C.U. (Northern Cricket Union) squad, while the latter also represented the Belfast Taverner’s Under 14 side.  From Form 4 Carl Rea, Aaron Johnston and Matthew Lindsay were each selected for the Under 15 N.C.U. squad, while Lower 6th pupils Scott Irvine and Alistair Shields were both chosen to represent the N.C.U. Under 17 team.  In addition, Alistair also gained selection for the Ulster Schools’ and Ireland Under 19 sides to round off a fantastic season both for himself and cricket within Grosvenor as a whole.   Well done to Grosvenor’s representative cricketers, as well as all of the cricketers in the school as a whole who have helped to bring such success to Grosvenor during the past season! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/representative-recognition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/leon-mccarron-visit/ On Wednesday 22nd June Grosvenor welcomed Leon McCarron, cameraman and adventurer, to the school to speak to all of Form One about his remarkable sponsored bike journey from New York to Hong Kong in aid of Unicef.  Throughout his talk Leon entertained those present with stories about his incredible journey and showed pictures to help everybody share his experience.  Leon’s talk was part of the ‘Bike It’ initiative which encourages school pupils to cycle and has been running in the school throughout the year.  On the day of his visit all in attendance were captivated by the account of his remarkable trip.  Leon started by talking about his childhood, spent riding his bike every day near his home in Castlerock.  He then went on to speak about his incredible 14 000 mile trip to shoot a documentary and raise money for Unicef.  During his journey he rode through a number of countries, such as: the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong. During Leon’s trip a number of exciting or, should we say, terrifying things happened to him, like nearly getting eaten by a bear because he forgot to eat his Snickers bar!    Everybody in Form One enjoyed having Leon in school to speak of his experiences and found his talk inspiring and encouraging – the message was clear: you can do whatever you dream to do, just don’t ever give up!     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/leon-mccarron-visit/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/netball/senior-c/ 2010 - 2011 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/netball/senior-c/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/ Congratulations to Grosvenor pupil Daniel Stewart who was selected to represent the Northern Ireland cycling team at the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Isle of Man earlier in the month.  The event, held from 7th – 13th September, saw in excess of 2000 young athletes, representing some 64 nations from throughout the Commonwealth, compete in a total of seven different sports as part of the quadrennial competition. In total Daniel competed in three events at the competition: the road race, the time trial and the criterion, the latter of which saw him finish in an impressive 10th place out of a field of over 60 competitors. Participation at this prestigious competition follows Daniel’s involvement at the 2010 U.K School Games, held in Newcastle, the Inter – Regional Track Championships in Newport, Wales, and the Junior Tour of Ireland in Co. Mayo over the past twelve months.  Well done to Daniel on his extensive achievements over the past year and no doubt his successful cycling career will continue to blossom during the remainder of his time at Grosvenor. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/paul-marshall-scrum-half-coaching-clinic/ On the afternoon of Monday 19 September Grosvenor Grammar School welcomed Ulster rugby star Paul Marshall to the school to run a coaching clinic for a number of its budding scrum halves. The event saw Ulster player Marshall, 26, pass on his expertise to a number of lucky pupils in forms 2 – upper 6th.   On hand to observe proceedings was Grosvenor’s Head of Sports Studies Mr Kyle McCallan, who commented: "We are very grateful to Paul for giving up his time to come and coach our players and pass on his knowledge to them at first hand. Without a doubt it will benefit them as players and can only serve to improve rugby standards within the school".   After such an invaluable and worthwhile session we look forward to seeing some impressive box kicks and spin passes from Grosvenor’s scrum halves in forthcoming matches.         Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/paul-marshall-scrum-half-coaching-clinic/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/youth-commonwealth-games/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/youth-commonwealth-games/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/youth-commonwealth-games/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/youth-commonwealth-games/youth-commonwealth-games/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/mathematics/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/mathematics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/english/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/gcse/subject-specific-information/english/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/science-technology/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/science-technology/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/mathematics/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/mathematics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/english/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/key-stage-3/subject-specific-information/english/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/careers-ucas/ Pupils in 3rd and 5th form are currently undergoing a detailed Careers programme to help them to choose their GCSE and post-16 options. All pupils have received a booklet detailing the subjects available and parents can attend a talk at the end of the parent consultation evenings held by the head of CEIAG. 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At Grosvenor, we are committed to working in partnership with parents to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact the school. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/help-your-child/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/higher-education-event/ On Wednesday 14th September Grosvenor hosted its annual Higher Education Event for Upper 6th pupils currently applying for University places from September 2012. Organised by the school’s Careers Department, the event saw 17 former pupils from universities such as Queen’s, Cambridge, Bath and Newcastle return to speak to the current Upper 6th about issues ranging from university applications to courses, accommodation to fees. The event provided those pupils present with an invaluable, first hand insight into life in the world of tertiary education and also allowed the former pupils in attendance to pass on their knowledge to those looking to follow in their footsteps next year. The 2011 Higher Education Afternoon saw Grosvenor pupils depart with a much clearer sense of what to expect after they leave the school at the end of the year, and will undoubtedly have helped them as they set about the demanding university application process over the weeks and months to come. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/higher-education-event/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/uk-school-games/ In recent years Grosvenor has seen a large number of its sporting stars represent Northern Ireland at the annual U.K. School Games and 2011 proved no exception, with eight Grosvenor pupils competing at the competition in total.  This year’s event saw Anna Lockhart and Andrew Wright (Athletics), Caitlin Hull and Daniel Mayhew (Judo), Chloe Lopez – Colclough, Tony Eve and Stephen Brown (Fencing) and Emma Ludlow (Table Tennis) compete in Sheffield from 1st – 4th September. Particular congratulations go to Fencer Chloe Lopez – Colclough, who achieved a superb bronze medal as part of the Northern Ireland Girls’ sabre team in which she was the standout performer - scoring 18 of the 45 points required to secure a medal. Grosvenor’s eight competitors were also joined at the event by P.E. teacher Mrs Karen Kirk, who attended in her role as Team manager of the N.I. Athletics team. The Games provides a fantastic opportunity for some of the U.K’s best young athletes to compete in a multi – sport competition.  In all some 1600 young people competed over the four days in twelve different sports – giving them a great foundation for their future elite sporting careers.  Well done to all of Grosvenor’s competitors at the event, who were not afraid to test themselves against the highest standard of opposition and will only benefit from such an opportunity in the future.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/uk-school-games/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/university-information/  There will be an information evening about university application and finance on Monday 19th September at 6:00pm in Lecture Dance. All parents of Upper 6th pupils are welcome to attend. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/university-information/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/gcse-examination-success/   Following last week’s outstanding A Level results, Grosvenor pupils were today celebrating the publication of impressive GCSE results. 96% of pupils gained 5 A*- C grades and 92% of pupils obtained 7 A*-C grades with 26 pupils gaining 10 or more A*-A grades. These grades and last week’s A Level results mean that the pupils of Grosvenor Grammar School are achieving significantly higher grades than the Northern Ireland Grammar School average.   Principal Mr Robin McLoughlin was delighted: “These results are a reflection of the continued hard work and dedication of pupils and staff and the invaluable support of parents. Congratulations are due to all of the pupils, parents and staff!” Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/gcse-examination-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/oxbridge-success/   Congratulations to Jessica Hills, Ashleigh Marshall and Darren Bell who were delighted to secure their places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.  Jessica will study Law at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford. Ashleigh and Darren are both going to Cambridge; Ashleigh will study Natural Sciences at Sidney Sussex and Darren will study Medicine at Magdelene College. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/oxbridge-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/a-level-examination-success/ Grosvenor Grammar School pupils were celebrating today after achieving the school’s best ever results at A Level. 85% of pupils obtained 3 grades A*-C or better, meaning that the vast majority of pupils have secured the university place of their choice. An impressive 50% of entries achieved A*-A grades, with 46 pupils (over a third of the year group) attaining 3 A grades or better and 7 pupils achieving 3A* grades or better.    Mr Robin McLoughlin, Headmaster, was delighted: “These outstanding A Level results are a reflection of the pupils’ hard work, the support of their parents and the dedication of the staff. I congratulate the pupils wholeheartedly and wish them every success in the future.”   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/a-level-examination-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/junior-certificate-presentation-ceremony/ On Thursday 23rd June all pupils in Grosvenor’s Junior School gathered in the William Moles Hall to celebrate the academic, sporting, dramatic and various other achievements of pupils within the school at the annual   Junior Certificate Presentation Ceremony.    Following an introductory welcome from Mr McLoughlin, the distribution of certificates and trophies formed the centrepiece of the event as pupils took to the stage to have their achievements during the year officially acknowledged.  In particular, special praise must go to third form pupils Paul Pruzina, Emma Wright, Matthew Carson, David Thompson, Daniel Beattie and Zoë Harrison whose performances in the third form summer examinations earned them each a place in the top six academic performers within their year group.   In addition, the event also saw Christopher Collins of 1G collect the school’s Charity Shield in recognition of the £439 that his form class raised for charity throughout the year.  So too, Niamh Bell (1N) received the ‘Best Kept School’ Award achieved by the school earlier in the year, while Adam Wilson (2N) picked up the ‘Irish Junior Boys’ Relay Cup’ achieved, along with his team mates, with victory in the 4x100 metres at the ‘Irish School’s  Athletics Championships’ in June.  What is more, Eve McClelland (3N) received her ‘Sentinus Young Innovators Young Engineer Award’, Jason Crozier (2R) collected the school’s ‘Design for Sport – Northern Ireland Regional Finals Winners’ trophy, and Sam Long (2R) took to the stage to pick up the ‘Best Post – Primary STEM Club in Northern Ireland’ Award.    Following the distribution of certificates and trophies those in attendance were engaged by a talk from Guest of Honour Miss Hannah Irvine, an Irish international Netball player, who spoke of her experiences as an international sportswoman and her hopes and aspirations for the future.     Well done to all of those whose successes were acknowledged at this year’s Junior Certificate Presentation Ceremony, as well as everybody who organised the event and helped to make it possible.  Without a doubt it provided the perfect opportunity to recognise achievement within Junior School in what has been another remarkably successful year for Grosvenor.         Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/junior-certificate-presentation-ceremony/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/pearson-teaching-awards-2011/green-flag-award-and-the-official-opening-of-the-school-vegetable-garden/ On Tuesday 21st June the school staged the official opening of its new vegetable and herb garden when assorted guests from within and outside of the school visited to mark the occasion.  Proceedings began with a presentation from Mrs Wilson in the Ken Reid Science Building, as she talked those present through the Eco-Carers’ whole school ‘Think Globally, Eat Locally’ initiative which helped them to secure second place in the worldwide ‘Volvo Adventure’ competition, held in Sweden earlier in the month.  Mrs Wilson explained the work and organisation which has gone into this project, including collaborating with Orangefield Primary School to set up its own vegetable garden, and using Grosvenor’s garden to help provide ingredients for the Dining Centre within the school.    Following Mrs Wilson’s impressive and inspiring presentation, proceedings moved outside to the vegetable garden itself.  After a brief speech from Mr McLoughlin, the official opening of the garden was undertaken by fifth form pupil Helen Pruina and Jamie McClelland of Lower 6th.  Following this, those present got the opportunity to view the garden for itself, seeing at first hand the superb work which has been carried out by the Eco-Carers since the move to the new school last year.   In addition, the event also recognised the school’s achievement of the prestigious Green Flag Award for a third time.  Having become the first Grammar school from Northern Ireland to achieve this European award some seven years ago, its renewal this year is made all the more impressive by the fact that schools must constantly provide evidence of progress during each three year cycle, meaning that the school can never stand still and must always be improving its whole school environmental provision.  This year assessors were impressed by the work carried out by the Eco Committee, the fact that all pupils from within the school play a part in its environmental provision, and the environmental work carried out by the school within the local community.  Once again, achievement of this award serves as recognition of the work carried out by the Eco-Carers, under the leaderships of Mrs Wilson and Mrs Reid, in constantly developing the school’s environmental provision.   Well done to all involved in the Eco-Carers superb successes this year – long may it continue!       Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/pearson-teaching-awards-2011/green-flag-award-and-the-official-opening-of-the-school-vegetable-garden/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/pearson-teaching-awards-2011/ In recent years teachers from Grosvenor have represented the school with pride at the annual Teaching Awards, and 2011 proved no exception as the school’s Head of Technology and Design Mr Taggart was nominated in the category of ‘Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School’.    Following a rigorous assessment process which saw assessors speak to pupils, teachers and Mr McLoughlin, and observe a lesson delivered by Mr Taggart himself, Grosvenor’s Head of Technology and Design was awarded a commendation in his nominated category – a fantastic and well deserved achievement.  With his success Mr Taggart follows in the footsteps of a number of other ‘Grosvenorites’ who have achieved recognition at the Teaching Awards in recent years.  This list includes Mr Magowan, Mr Lockett, Miss Samperiz - Corvinos, Mrs Reid and Miss Lee, while Mrs Salt is a previous winner of the ‘Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School’ category.  Well done once again to Mr Taggart on his impressive and most well – deserved achievement. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/pearson-teaching-awards-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-raring-to-go-for-rugby-tour-2011/   The senior rugby players of Grosvenor Grammar School, along with their coaches, depart for their much awaited tour to South Africa on Wednesday 27th July, playing four matches in all before their return on 13th August.  In total some 35 boys and 4 members of staff will arrive in Johannesburg and stay in a training camp for three days prior to their first game against Springs Boys’ High School. They then move on to play games in Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, where they will face one of the top teams in South African schools' rugby, Paarl Gymnasium. The tour has been made possible by a great deal of fundraising which has seen some £20 000 raised in support of the tour, as well as sponsorship from the following companies, all of whom the school wishes to thank for their generosity:   Patton Group Calvert MinPrint Robinson Services Johnston and Kennedy Solicitors Thales Air Defence Burbridge and DuCann Galvin Green Spa Nursing Home Group Blackthorn Contract Furniture Marx Corporate Starplan Furniture Call a Coach Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-raring-to-go-for-rugby-tour-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-cricketers-storm-to-success/     Between Thursday 23rd and Tuesday 28th June the cricketers of Grosvenor Grammar School were celebrating when victories in the ‘Sherrygroom League’, and ‘Wesley Ferris Cup’, as well as a share of the ‘Duke of Abercorn Cup’ saw them secure an impressive three trophies in the space of a week.   Success in the whole school ‘Sherrygroom League’ came following the 1st XI’s triumph over Coleraine Academical Institution in the final of the competition, with star performer  Alistair Shields contributing 31 runs in the victory.    Following hot-on-the-heels of this success, Friday 24th June saw the school’s Under 12 XI travel to Londonderry to compete against Lisneal College in the final of the ‘Wesley Ferris Cup’.  The team enjoyed a comfortable victory after restricting its opposition to 99 for 7, with Lewis Cunningham and Daniel Larmour picking up 2 wickets each.  Victory against Lisneal ensured not only that Grosvenor secured the ‘Wesley Ferris Cup’, but that the Under 12s finished the season unbeaten – a remarkable achievement.   In addition, Tuesday 28th June saw the school’s 2nd XI secure a share of the ‘Duke of Abercorn Cup’ after they tied their final away to Friends’ School Lisburn.  In this match Grosvenor batted out their 20 overs to finish on 139 for 5, with Stuart Smyth contributing an important 54 runs and Mark Foster a further 37.  With high hopes of victory, the team set about their bowling and fielding task with much optimism. However, Friends’ were successful in matching Grosvenor’s total for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted overs.  While the Grosvenor team was naturally disappointed at missing out on outright victory, they could nevertheless take consolation from an impressive performance which saw them gain a share of the trophy.   In addition to the three trophies achieved by Grosvenor teams at the end of June, the school’s Under 13XI also came within a whisker of adding a fourth in the final of the Mourne Cup, played at Osborne Park against R.B.A.I. on Tuesday 28th June.    Well done to all of the teams, players and coaches who have enjoyed cricketing success within Grosvenor this season and long may it continue.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-cricketers-storm-to-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/create-sport-go4set-national-finals/   Congratulations to Ross Coey, Alex Cullen, Sam Long, Jason Crozier and Eve McClelland, along with their teacher, Mr Taggart, who achieved first place in the U.K. wide ‘Create Sport Go4set’National Finals, held at the ‘Institution of Civil Engineers’ in London at the end of June, in which invited teams were invited to design and present their plans for the construction of a sports stadium.    At this event Grosvenor competed against students from 12 other schools from across the United Kingdom, achieving first prize following a rigorous assessment from a panel of judges, as well as a public enquiry which took the form of a planning application meeting.  Mark Williamson, one of the organisers of the event, said of Grosvenor’s entry: “In the 5 years that I have been involved with ‘Go4set’ it is by far the best project that I have come across.”  Victory at the event gained the school a beautiful glass trophy as well as £1000.   Congratulations to all concerned on achieving this unprecedented, nationwide success.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/create-sport-go4set-national-finals/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ulster-cancer-foundation-fundraising-initiative/ At the beginning of June generous Form 4 pupils Yves McMorris, Ellie Halliday and Celene Bailie successfully organised a fundraising event as part of the ‘community’ section of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, raising over £1000 for the Ulster Cancer Foundation.  As part of their project they staged a ‘Beauty Day’ on Saturday 11th June, held at Tiny’s Youth Centre in Moneyreagh.  At this event the girls treated visitors’ nails and offered a ‘Princess Package’ to children, painting their nails and applying make – up and glitter to them.    In addition, the girls also organised a ballot, with prizes such as a television, donated by Tesco, a car service at Alan McVeigh Motor Services and a £100 voucher from M.I.S. Claims proving popular.   The three girls officially handed over their cheque for an incredible £1102 to Rosie Hassin, Community Fundraising Officer for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, at Grosvenor on the morning of Monday 27th June.  Well done to the girls on their superb achievement, they are a credit to themselves and have truly helped to make a difference with their successful fundraising initiative.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ulster-cancer-foundation-fundraising-initiative/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/active-kids-get-cooking/ On Friday 17th June pupils in Form 1 received the long awaited Active Kids Get Cooking Bronze Awards.  The scheme, run by Sainsbury’s recognises, supports and promotes excellent healthy eating work and cooking.    This is the first year Grosvenor has participated in the scheme and the Home Economics Department aims to develop the scheme in Forms 2 to 4 in order to allow students the opportunity to achieve the silver, gold and platinum awards.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/active-kids-get-cooking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sentinus-young-innovators-awards-2011/   At the Sentinus Young Innovators' Awards in the Odyssey on Tuesday 14th June, Grosvenor Grammar School successfully gained 4 prestigious, all Ireland awards.   Ross Coey, Alex Cullen, Sam Long  and Jason Crozier (F2) won the Best Post-Primary STEM Club award. Eve McLelland (F3) was selected to represent NI at the UK Big Bang Fair 2012 in Birmingham and her project gained significant interest from many judges and spectators with regard to its commercial viability.    Upper 6th pupil Lucy Mulholland won the Young Engineers for Britain, Senior Category, while Graeme Brown, also U6th was runner up in the same category.   Additionally Ross Coey, Alex Cullen, Sam Long, Jason Crozier and Eve McLelland, previously the winners of NI Desgin for Sport, are preparing to travel to London at the end of the month to represent Northern Ireland at the UK, Design for Sport/Create Sport National Finals.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sentinus-young-innovators-awards-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-think-globally-at-volvo-adventure-awards/   On Wednesday 8th June Grosvenor Grammar School’s Eco Carers society achieved its most prestigious success to date when placing second at the 10th annual Volvo Adventure Awards, held in Sweden.  Having beaten off opposition from a host of others schools for the right to represent the U.K at the global environmental competition, Grosvenor’s pupils finished ahead of the nine other nations competing for the award, placing second only to China’s We DODGE’ project.   The Volvo Adventure, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, is open to any team of between 2 and 5 people, aged 13 to 16, who perform an environmental project in their local community and submit their project accordingly.   Grosvenor’s ‘Think Globally, Eat Locally’ entry consisted of a herb and vegetable garden within the grounds of its school, designed to make the school canteen more self – sufficient. The project aimed to educate the whole school on the negative effects of importing out-of-season foods from around the world and encourage pupils to take an interest in local produce.  It saw the Eco Carers grow vegetables for the school canteen, help the neighbouring Orangefield Primary School to maintain its own vegetable garden, and develop Grow Bags to inspire others to plant fruit and vegetables in their own gardens.    Within the school community the scheme has helped to raise interest around the subject, with the involvement of the canteen and Home Economics Departments, as well as the staging of events such as a cookery demonstration by Nick Price from Nick’s Warehouse, helping to raise the profile of the project.   Grosvenor’s entry was described by The United Nations Environmental Programme and Volvo Adventure officials as an “inspiration” and defeated opposition teams from the likes of South Africa, Argentina, U.S.A. and India.  Grosvenor was represented at the Awards Ceremony by teachers Heather Reid and Rachel Wilson, who together have helped pioneer the ‘Think Globally, Eat Locally’ project within the school, as well as 6th form pupils Victoria Rogers and Michael Stevenson.  In all they spent 5 days in Sweden, during which time they had the opportunity to visit various sites, participate in activities and workshops, and prepare for their final project presentation. Unfortunately three other pupils who played a key role throughout the project, fifth formers Helen Pruina, Laura Couser and Debbi McCrory, were unable to attend the trip due to examination commitments.      Second place in the competition saw the school come away with the $6 000 runners-up prize, which it now plans to invest back into the project.   Well done to everybody within Grsovenor who has contributed to or been involved in this fantastic, global success!   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-think-globally-at-volvo-adventure-awards/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/best-kept-school-award-2011/   On Tuesday 7th June Grosvenor received the Best Kept School (Post Primary) Award. Mr McLoughlin, Headmaster, stated “I am delighted with this award as it appropriately recognises the efforts of all the pupils and staff. The school takes great pride in educating pupils about the environment and this award, alongside the Eco- Group’s success winning the ‘Think Globally Eat Locally’ competition, acknowledges the increasing importance of environmental awareness in the school.” Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/best-kept-school-award-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-schools-athletics-championships/   Congratulations to Matthew Hedley, Gareth Lammey, Gareth Thompson and Adam Wilson who won the Junior Boys Relay at the Irish Schools’ Athletics Championships on Saturday 4th June.   Grosvenor was also represented in six other events. Congratulations to the Inter Girls Relay Team, consisting of Nicole Muirhead, Anna Lockhart, Sarah Foster, Naomi Campbell and Holly Dornan, who came 4th, Ryan Kelly who was 6th in inter boys discus, Matthew Hedley who achieved 4th place in junior triple jump, Matthew Allen, 5th, in inter hammer, Connor Sinclair who was also 5th in senior shot and Andrew Wright who came 8th in inter 800m.   Well done to all competitors!   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/irish-schools-athletics-championships/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/table-tennis-success/   Congratulations to Emma Ludlow (F3) who has been selected for the U14 Table Tennis team to represent Ireland at the International Youth Cup in Belgium and also at the Senior Schools’ International Championships in England. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/table-tennis-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupil-s-texas-triumph/   Former Grosvenor Grammar School pupil, Timothy Quigg, represented Northern Ireland at the ISWEEP (International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project) Olympiad from 4th – 9th May in Houston, Texas.  Over 440 finalist projects from 70 different countries participated in the final and Timothy won one of only ten gold medals awarded in the Engineering Category. In addition to the Gold Medal, Timothy was also awarded a $1000 cash award and a four year fully funded scholarship to a US university.   Timothy is the first pupil from Northern Ireland to have competed at ISWEEEP. His impressive winning project, entitled ‘Flash-Flood’, is a self power-generating lighting system that enables fire-fighters to illuminate the water jets from their hose equipment, allowing them to fight fires more effectively in smoke-filled rooms. Timothy stated: “Fire-fighters have one of the most difficult jobs known to man, requiring bravery, courage and sheer determination whilst working in desolate and devastating conditions. It is our responsibility, as innovators, to keep them as well equipped as they deserve to be.”    Timothy began work on his project at the start of his Upper Sixth year in Grosvenor, and he thanked his teachers for their support throughout his time at school. Timothy was accompanied to Houston by his A Level Technology and Design teacher, Mr. Sam Taggart. Since leaving Grosvenor Timothy has continued to work on similar areas of study within his degree course at the University of Bath.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-pupil-s-texas-triumph/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/transfer-2012/ Applications for the AQE Common Entrance Assessment can be submitted from Monday 16th May - Friday 16th September. Application forms can be downloaded from the Admissions page or may be requested from the School Office. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/transfer-2012/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-colin-jackson/   Grosvenor Grammar School was delighted to welcome the UK Tesco Great School Run and Colin Jackson to Belfast on Monday 9 May - particularly as this was the first time that the event had been staged in Northern Ireland. Colin Jackson gave an inspirational address to Grosvenor pupils during their assembly. All who were present were left in awe of both his achievements and his modesty. Following assembly, Colin Jackson and John Mayock, a former Olympic middle distance runner, launched the 2011 UK Tesco Great School Run. 750 pupils from a range of Belfast schools participated in a 2 km run around the athletics track and rugby pitches. The run proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable and successful occasion for all involved! In recent years, Grosvenor has developed its reputation for both academic excellence and extra-curricular provision. Indeed, Grosvenor’s staff offers a massive range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, drama, music, public speaking and sport. Grosvenor’s new world class facilities opened to both pupils and staff on 12 April 2010 and so the school offered an ideal location to launch the first stage of this fantastic community engagement programme. The school was delighted to be involved in the UK Tesco Great School Run as it will further increase the awareness of young people to the benefits of healthy living and regular exercise. Finally, this involvement complements our status as a recognised Pre-Games Training Camp as the nation prepares for the Olympics in 2012.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-welcomes-colin-jackson/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/design-for-sport-final/ Ross Coey, Eve McLelland, Sam Long, Alex Cullen and Jason Crozier represented Grosvenor at the Ulster Museum in the Regional Final of the Design for Sport competition. The pupils designed an innovative sports stadium of their choice and the group was awarded 1st place as Best Overall Project.  The pupils will represent Grosvenor at the National Final in London on 27th June. Well done! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/design-for-sport-final/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/w5-6th-form-survivor-competition/ Well done to Philip Davison (L6) who recently participated in the W5 6th Form Survivor Challenge, which was hosted and judged by chef James Martin.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/w5-6th-form-survivor-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/eco-carers/ The Eco-Carers were re-awarded the Green Flag at the start of April, recognising their impressive work throughout the school. The group is also celebrating being selected to represent the UK at the 'Think Globally Eat Locally' European Finals in Sweden in June.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/eco-carers/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/hockey-success/ Congratulations to Claire Caruth and Anna Lockhart who have been selected for the Ulster U18 Hockey Development Squad for next season. Both girls played on the Belfast Schools' Hockey Squad that won the NI Area Tournament on Thursday 7th April. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/hockey-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/musical-evening/ Congratulations to all involved in the annual Musical Evening on Thursday 7th April. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/musical-evening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-association/ The Grosvenor Association has ceased to operate. Any former pupils with queries about Grosvenor should contact the school. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/grosvenor-association/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cross-country/ Congratulations to the following Form 1 team who were silver medalists in the Belfast City Council Invitation: Katie Allen, Erin Caughey, Sophie Campbell, Courtney Wallace, Deborah Stewart, Aimee Knox, Miriam Thompson and Sara Whitcroft. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cross-country/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ Congratulations to the following fencers who competed in the Belfast Open Tournament at Campbell College. Under 11 Foil: Liam Turner(1E) came 3rd. Under 13 Foil: Stephen Brown (2N) came 1st & Chris Thomson (2S) came 2nd. Senior Men's Foil: Tony Eve (2N) earned 12th position in a tough category. Well done to all! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/magistrates-court-mock-trial-competition/ The following pupils put on an impressive performance against 7 other schools, with the defence lawyers managing to get their defendant 'off the hook': Andrew Pope, Anna Cullen, Chris Moore, Rachel Boyd, Ross White, Laura Couser, Stephen Gilliland, deanna White, Stephen Sharkey, Agata Daszko, Aaron Dodsworth and Samuel Brown. Well Done for their hard work. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/magistrates-court-mock-trial-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ At the Ulster Youth Championships held last weekend, Darren Bell (5G) won Gold in the 100m Breaststroke [making him Ulster Champion at U16 level] and Bronze in the 200m Individual Medley and 200m Backstroke. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/transfer-2010-information/ Reminder - closing date for application to AQE to sit the Common Assessment Examination is 18 September 2009. To view information relating to Transfer for pupils currently in P7, scroll down to the 5th tab on the left (SCHOOL NEWS), than select the 3rd tab. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/transfer-2010-information/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/art/ Danni Hill (2G)won first prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition. There were hundreds of entries for this competition. Rebecca Blair (2R) was highly commended in the Road Safety Poster Competition. Well done to all those who submitted entries. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/art/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ballymena-music-festival/ In the Ballymena Music Festival Scott Lowry gained 1st place in String Sonata Class and 1st place in String Concerto Class. Scott is competing on Saturday evening for the 400 Bursary Prize. Congratulations also to Aine Darnbrook who won the Adult Singing Competition. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/ballymena-music-festival/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/music/ Natasha Kirk (4E) gained 2nd place in the Northern Ireland Young Musicians Competition. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/music/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ Congratulations to the Intermediate Public Speaking Team who were placed 3rd in last Saturday's Inter-Schools Debating Competition at Belfast Royal Academical Institution. A particular "well done" to Ross Creelman, Form 5 who was placed 3rd in the Best Individual Speaker Event, in a category where all his competitors were sixth formers from local grammar schools. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cambridge-university-hockey-club/ Former pupil, Adam Gordon, has been selected to represent Cambridge University Men's Hockey 1st XI in the forthcoming 109th Varsity match. To be selected for the Varsity squad is the highest recognition of sporting achievement within Cambridge and is a testament to Adam's development and ability as a player and his commitment to the club. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cambridge-university-hockey-club/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/schools-international-gala/ Michael Dawson (U6)is swimming in the Schools International Gala in Swansea on the Irish Team for which he has been made the Captain. He will be swimming for Ireland and Grosvenor. Good Luck! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/schools-international-gala/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/p6-parent-information-evening/ Parents of P6 pupils who are interested in applying to the school for entry in September 2010 are invited to attend at EITHER 6pm OR 7.30pm(repeat) to find out more about the school and the transfer procedures. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/p6-parent-information-evening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/music/ Well done to Scott Lowry who came 1st in the string sonata class and the string concerto class at the Ballymena Music Festival on Saturday 21 February. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/music/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ The inter A team lost their semi-final on Friday to Mount Lourdes. This was their first defeat of the season and it was a great acheivement to get to the semi-final of the NI Cup. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chess/ On Saturday, 8 Form 2 pupils competed in the U14 Ulster Chess Team Championship. They beat St Malachys 6-0; Sullivan Upper 5-1; MCB 3 1/2 - 2 1/2. They also drew against St Patricks 3-3. They have been crowned U14 Ulster Chess Champions to represent Ulster in the Inter Provincials. Congratulations to Matthew Chapman, Mark Rainey, Agata Daszko, Stephen Gilliland, Paul Dow, James Stevenson, Michael Ashfield, Chris Thompson. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chess/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/rugby/ Congratulations to 1st XI who last Wednesday defeated R.S. Dungannon 23-7 in the quarter final of Schools Bowl and last Saturday defeated Omagh Academy 8-3 in the semi-final thus reaching the Schools Bowl Final on Monday 23 Feb, playing at Ravenhill for the first time in many years. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/rugby/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/mossgrove-music-festival/ Congratulations to Natasha Kirk who attained 1st place in the under 16 String Solo Class. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/mossgrove-music-festival/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/open-night-for-prospective-l6-pupils/ The Open Night for pupils wishing to join Grosvenor's Sixth Form from other schools will be held on Monday 9 March 2009 at 7pm. All prospective 6th Form pupils and their parents are welcome. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/open-night-for-prospective-l6-pupils/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ Congratulations to Darren Bell (5G)who has been invited to represent Ulster at the forthcoming Tri-Nations Championships in Swansea. Darren has recently represented Grosvenor in both the Ulster and Irish Senior Schools championships where he has achieved success for the school by winning a gold medal in the Ulster Championship and a bronze medal in the Irish Competition. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ Three Form 3 pupils took part in the Queen's Women Graduates Public Speaking Competition at QUB last night and were awarded certificates for participation. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/more-fencing-success/ Congratulations to the following fencers who took part in the British Youth Championships at RAF Cosford on 31 January and 1 February: U18 Boys Foil - 6th Clarke Little - 33rd Timothy Quigg U16 Boys Foil - 26th David Patterson U14 Boys Foil - 19th Tony Eve U16 Girls - 19th Chloe Lopez-Colclough Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/more-fencing-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-success/ Clarke Little (L6)won a Bronze medal last week at the British Youth Championships. This was a fantastic acheivement for him in England. Well done! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/catherine-coffey-is-offered-a-place-at-oxford-university/ Congratulations to Catherine Coffey (U6)who has been offered a place at Brasenose College, Oxford to read French and German. Catherine hopes to achieve the three 'A' grades necessary to take up the place beginning in October 2009. Catherine, a talented linguist, said that she really enjoyed the interview process in Oxford and was able to experience the life of the city during her three day visit there. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/catherine-coffey-is-offered-a-place-at-oxford-university/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ Congratulations to Shannon Corbett (3S) who is to represent the school at the Senior Schools Irish Swimming finals in Dublin. She gained qualification times at the recent Ulster Competition in Backstroke and Freestyle. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ Congratulations to Michael Dawson (U6) who won Gold in 50m Breaststroke at the Ulster Schools Swimming Championships. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ Congratulations to our Inter A Netball Team who won the Belfast Schools Final on Friday with a victory over Dominican College 20-19. The inter team have now secured a place in the Northern Ireland Cup and will play the winners of Southern vs Western in the Semi-Final. Well done and good luck in the Cup. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/squash/ Congratulations to Peter Hughes (2N) who entered the Ulster Junior Squash Championships at the weekend and won the boys under 15. This was his first attempt at this age group. He is now ranked Number one in Ulster at that age group. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/squash/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/william-poole-obe/ Former pupil William Poole (GGS 1954-61)has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. The school takes this opportunity to celebrate and congratulate him on his well deserved honour in recognition of his services to Economic Development in Northern Ireland. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/william-poole-obe/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/john-lockett-obe/ Former Principal John Lockett has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Lockett served the school with distinction as Vice-Principal for 4 years and was appointed Headmaster in 1993. Under Mr Locketts leadership Grosvenor Grammar developed into a happy, caring, child-centred school which achieves outstanding academic, sporting, musical and dramatic success. The parents, pupils, staff and wider school community take this opportunity to celebrate and congratulate him on his well deserved honour in recognition of his significant contribution to Education. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/john-lockett-obe/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/art-competition-winners/ Form 1E Won the Fireworks Safety Competition. Gareth Lammey From 1E has won first prize in the Fireworks Safety Poster Competition. There were hundreds of entries for the competition. The prize giving was in the Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday the 21st of October 2008. We were treated to Tea and Coffee and snacks before the prize giving and speeches. Gareths poster showed a hand holding a sparkler and the safety features coming out of the sparkler. Well done to Gareth and all the other semi finalists. We have many entries posted off for a selection of Competitions. These include Express Yourself which students use emotions as an inspiration, A Translink competition in which a Northern Ireland landscape is portrayed in a Dali Style, Going for Gold sponsored by BELB celebrating the launch of the Cultural Olympiad, I Have a Right to Protection a European Competition and Be Creative a competition comprising of three posters which show why people should not illegally download music, films and other copyright items on computers. We are looking forward to some winners in the near future. P.McCormick Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/art-competition-winners/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/1st-xi-hockey/ The 1st drew 0-0 after extra time in the 3rd round of the Schools Cup on Saturday morning. the replay will be this Wednesday at 2 pm at Lough Moss Leisure Centre. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/1st-xi-hockey/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ Congratulations to the Inter A Netball team who have reached the semi-final ofr the Belfast Schools Cup. The Inter A Team have finished top of their section with victories over Lagan, Aquinas and Rathmore. Excellent results and very well done to the team. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/netball/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/musical-success/ In November 2008 Scott Lowry auditioned for the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and The Royal Welsh College of Music. Scott was delighted to be informed that he had been awarded an unconditional offer and a scholarship from both colleges. In December of the same year, Scott also auditioned for Trinity College of Music and The Royal College of Music in London and is awaiting the results from these auditions. Scott has been playing the Violin for 12 years and in 2007 Scott achieved his Grade 8 ABRSM Violin exam. Scott has been a member of the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra for 5 years and is currently the sub-principal Violin; he has also been a member of the Ulster Youth Orchestra for four years. Scott has toured extensively, including tours to the United States, Spain, Germany and The Republic of Ireland and he will also tour Italy and Slovenia in 2009. Scott is the leader of the School Orchestra, String Quartet and String Group, he also sings in the School Choir. In the 2008 Hollywood Festival Scott won the String Class and the Darcy Cup for Musician of the year as well as receiving 300.00 first prize. Scott hopes to compete in more festivals next year and to take up his place at the Royal Scottish Academy. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/musical-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/high-school-musical/ The Senior Production of High School Musical broke all school records by being the first production to sell out of tickets for all three nights. The standard of singing and acting in this show equalled many West End productions. The entire cast played their parts so well, remaining in character at all times. A special mention must be given to the four main stars of the show : Liam Jenkinson who played Troy Bolton, Naomi Steenson who played Gabriella Montez, Jenna Irvine who played Sharpay Evans and Mason Pollock who played Ryan Evans. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/high-school-musical/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/faraday-engineering-challenge-days/ Grosvenor Grammar School is hosting one of the Faraday Engineering Challenge Days on Friday 12 December. The Engineering Challenge Days are part of the IET Faraday educational programme. The events will be held at 30 schools across the UK involving 1200 students aged 12 to 13. From the 200 schools participating, three teams will be chosen to take part in the National final which will be held in London during the first UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair in March 2009. The Engineering Challenge Days are all about getting students hooked into thinking about a career in engineering. It is also about students working together as a team and bringing together their expertise. As part of the challenge, the teams will be working to a budget and addressing financial issues when solving their problem. Jan Stapleton, The IETs Head of Education 5 19 said, We need to encourage more young people to study science, technology, engineering and maths subjects and consider engineering and technology as a possible career path. This is the first time with have held a series of challenge days and we hope that these hands-on, practical events will challenge young peoples perceptions, and make them realise that engineering is an exciting, rewarding career path. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/faraday-engineering-challenge-days/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ Congratulations to the following swimmers who competed in the schools gala on Saturday: Shannon Corbett - Gold - Backstroke; Katie Ellis - Silver - Backstroke; Fiona Hanley - Silver - Butterfly; Katie Ellis - Bronze - Butterfly; Shannon Corbett - Gold - Freestyle; Girls Relay Team: Shannon Corbett, Katie Ellis, Fiona Hanley, Catherine Johnston - Silver in Medley and Silver in Freestyle Relay. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ Grosvenor's fencers were extremely successful at the qualification competition for the 2009 British Youth Championships. Congratulations to all who qualified - Tony Eve (F2), Paul Pruzina (F1), Chloe Lopez-Colclough, David Patterson (F4) and Timothy Quigg and Clarke Little (L6). Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/holywood-music-festival-gala-concert/ Scott Lowry U6 won the d'Arcy Cup and 300 for being the most outstanding instrumentalist of the festival. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/holywood-music-festival-gala-concert/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ Congratulations to Laura Campbell (L6) who came second in the Soroptomist Public Speaking Competition. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/public-speaking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/holywood-music-festival/ The Grosvenor Grammar School String Quartet gained 1st place at the Holywood Music Festival yesterday. Scott Lowry (violin) and Aine Darnbrook (voice) also came first in their respective soloist categories. All have been invited to represent Grosvenor at the Gala Evening on Saturday. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/holywood-music-festival/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/carol-service/ You are warmly invited to the annual School Carol Service on 16 December at 7.30pm in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/carol-service/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/hosts-needed/ Hosts are needed for an 18 year old bilingual boy on gap year from St.John's School Chile (with whom we've started a link) - Mid-February to June 09. School will make a significant contribution to their board & lodgings. Please speak to Mrs Salt if you can help! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/hosts-needed/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/friends-of-grosvenor-agm/ The AGM of the Friends of Grosvenor will take place on Monday 17th November, at 7pm in the school library. All parents welcome! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/friends-of-grosvenor-agm/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sporting-achievements/ Congratulations to the following 2N pupils on their recent sporting success: Corey Hillis - swimming for Ulster; Mac Wilson - diving for Ulster, 5th in Ireland; Tony Eve - fencing for Ulster; and Peter Hughes - in Hungary at the moment playing Squash for Ulster. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sporting-achievements/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ Congratulations to Amanda Muller (Lower 6) who came 3rd in the North West Open Women's Epee competition in October. This was Amanda's first ever fencing competition so it is a fantastic achievement. Well Done! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/fencing/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cross-border-orchestra-of-ireland/ Miss Foster expertly trained a group of over 50 pupils from the Junior Choir to take part in a special concert 'Partners in Peace' with the Cross Border Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday 11th October 2008. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/cross-border-orchestra-of-ireland/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/scientific-publications/ Rachel Hearst (U6) was informed last week that her research work during the summer with Queens University through the Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme has been accepted for publication in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/scientific-publications/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming-success/ Darren Bell (5G) is the current Ulster Schools Champion in the 200m Individual Medley. At the schools competition he was also named overall champion for the Ulster Potential Olympian Series. In total, Darren won 6 medals at the Ulster and Irish Championships. The school is naturally very proud of Darren's achievements. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming-success/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/european-day-of-languages-assembly/ Schools and colleges across Northern Ireland will mark European Day of Languages on Friday 26 September with special events to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity. European Day of Languages is held annually on 26 September in 47 countries across Europe to raise awareness of the value of languages and to promote language learning. To celebrate the day, pupils from Grosvenor Grammar School and St. Bernard's Primary School in Belfast will take part in a special multilingual assembly at Grosvenor Grammar School to showcase their language skills. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/european-day-of-languages-assembly/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/artists-workshops-for-all-pupils-in-form-3/ All Form 3 pupils will be given the opportunity to work with 2 visiting artists during workshops scheduled for 20-21 October and 2-3 November. Textile artists, Louise Campbell and Angela Ginn, will be demonstrating various textile techniques that Form 3 pupils can use in their fashion design projects this term. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/artists-workshops-for-all-pupils-in-form-3/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chilean-teachers-visit-grosvenor/ GROSVENOR GRAMMAR SCHOOLS LINK WITH SCHOOL IN CHILE Grosvenor Grammar School is honoured to welcome Alan Ripley, Principal of St Johns School, Concepcion, Chile and Senora Luz Maria Zenteno, a teacher from the same school, as guests in the school this week. Grosvenor and St Johns school work together in providing placements in their schools for pupils during their Gap Year. Last year two past pupils from St Johns worked in Grosvenor and this year, Sarah McKenzie, a Gap Year student from Grosvenor Grammar School is working in St Johns School in Chile. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/chilean-teachers-visit-grosvenor/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ Michael Dawson U6- In February Michael represented the School at the Irish Schools Gala held in Galway. He won gold in the 100m Breaststroke in an Irish Schools record time and also took Silver in the 200m Breaststroke. In March he represented the School at the Schools International Gala held in England. He won silver in the 100m Breaststroke and was 4th in the 200m Breaststroke. He also took part in the Medley Relay winning Silver in an Irish Junior record time. Also in March he took part in the Ulster Youth Championships where he won Gold in the 50m, 100m and 200m Breaststroke. He was awarded the Trophy for scoring the highest FINA points overall for his age group. He also took part in the Dave McCullagh Gala in Limerick where he won Gold in the 50m Breaststroke in a new Ulster and Irish Junior record time. This was also the qualifying time for the World Youth Games in Mexico and Junior Europeans in Belgrade later in the year. He won Gold in 100m Breaststroke in an Ulster Junior record time and was 4th in 200m Beaststroke. He won Silver in the 4 x 50m Medley relay in an Irish Senior record time. In July he took part in the World Youth Games in Mexico and also in the Division 1 Irish Youth & Open Championships where, in his age group, he won Gold in the 100m Breaststroke in an Ulster Junior record time and Bronze in the 200m Breaststroke. In the open age group he won Silver in the 50m and 100m Breaststroke. In August he attended the Junior Europeans in Belgrade where he achieved his Irish 2012 squad qualifying time. As a result of this year's achievements Michael has been selected to represent N Ireland at the Junior Commonwealths to be held in Pune, India this October. Warmest congratulations go to Michael on these superb achievements. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/swimming/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christian-aid-presentation/ CHRISTIAN AID PRESENTATION IN GROSVENOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL Margaret Boden, the Chief Executive of Christian Aid, presented Grosvenor Grammar School with a certificate celebrating 20 years of support, on Monday 22 September 2008. During the past 20 years Grosvenor Grammar School pupils have helped raise 65,000 for the charity and continue to fund raise every year during Christian Aid Week with fun activities organised during school time by the Head of Religious Studies, Mr Mark Wardil. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/christian-aid-presentation/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/talent-show/ Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Annual Grosvenor Talent Show. A great evening's entertainment was had by all. Well done to the winners. The act with the most votes was a musical delight and included Dan Chapman, David Stewart and Scott Lowry. In second place was the fabulous band 'Altitude' who rocked the house with their rendition of The Killers tune 'Mr Brightside' which cleverly segued into 'Human'. Suzy Mc Cracken and Aine Darnbrook, who came third, really added a lot of humour with their singing/miming act of the Natalie Imbuglia song 'Torn'. As usual our pupils wowed the audience with their huge array of talent.Buy your tickets early next year as many pupils were disappointed that the show sold out so quickly this year. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/talent-show/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/aaron-logan/ Aaron Logan (Form 5) has been selected to represent the UK in the USA as a guest of the 'People to People' Leadership Programme, founded by US President Eisenhower in 1956 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/aaron-logan/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/life-around-the-school/ski-trips-2010-2011/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/life-around-the-school/ski-trips-2010-2011/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/life-around-the-school/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/life-around-the-school/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/ecoart-competition-castle-espie-wetlands-comber/ Castle Espie Wetland Centre ran an ecoart Competition at the end of last year. We had eighteen entries sent from Grosvenor. The well known Artist Julian Friers was the judge. Julian was very taken by Mathew Maguire’s work and awarded him second prize in the Competition. Mathew, 2S, created a beautiful collage of an owl using various materials, like pencil shavings, bark, and leaves. All the finalists were on view in and exhibition at Castle Espie Comber. Mathew’s work is now on display outside the art rooms.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/ecoart-competition-castle-espie-wetlands-comber/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/belfast-parks-photographic-competition/ Well done to Sam Cooke 4G who won the under 16 photographic Competition in the Belfast Parks Photographic Competition. The Competition was organised by the Belfast City Council and was sponsored by Bloomingdale Nurseries Ltd. The entries for Competition had to be taken in Belfast Parks and Sam took this very artistic and beautifully framed photo.    Sam attended a prize giving ceremony and was presented with a £75 voucher.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/belfast-parks-photographic-competition/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/new-school/official-opening/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/new-school/official-opening/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish-web-links/ Spanish Blog http://spanishingrosvenor.typepad.com Spanish Wiki http://spanishingrosvenor.wikispaces.com   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish-web-links/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish-immersion-weekend/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish-immersion-weekend/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/french/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/french/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/spanish/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/german/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/german/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/gcse-in-journalism/ Grosvenor pupils are following the CCEA syllabus as outlined below. Unit 1: News and Feature Writing: 25% Coursework: 2 Assignments The assignments must be written for two different media types, for example, print, radio, television or world wide web. Assignment 1 Write a report or news story about your favourite celebrity, such as, sporting personality, musical artist or film star. Assignment 2 Write a review feature article on, for example, your favourite film, album, computer game, book or play. You must show evidence of: Differences between news reports and features produced for print, radio, tv and www; Research; Skills involved in producing news and feature material for publication and broadcast; Understanding of media law, for example, defamation, incitement and equality. Unit 2: Getting Into Print: 50% Coursework: 1 Assignment Assignment 1 Produce four pages in tabloid style covering all aspects of newspaper presentation. This will involve a front page focusing on news, a back page focusing on sport, and two centre pages which will be a feature article. You need to make your newspaper pages as realistic as possible. The stories, influenced by the content of national tabloid newspapers, must be local and original. You need to write your own material and take your own picture, provide your own illustrations, graphics or cartoons. You must show that you: Have used different types of interviewing techniques; Identify different types of questions for broadcast and print; Identify what makes a good news story or feature in terms of content and use appropriate illustration; Apply technical skills in design; Understand and apply moral and ethical codes. Unit 3: The Power of the Press: 25% External Exam 1 hr exam paper in two parts: Short-answer type questions; Longer responses. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/gcse-in-journalism/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/extra-curricular-media-studies/ Grosvenor Grammar School pupils, Nicola Crawford and Shannon Browne won Belfast City Council’s Dragons’ Den Competition on Friday 28th November 2008. The girls pitched their idea ‘Jitterbug’, a TV advert, which they hoped would help tackle the problem of litter in Belfast, to a group of local businessmen and women. Working on the advert were also Lisa McGrath and Toni Brown. The Competition Pupils were invited to create an invention, product or service which would tackle the problem of litter in Belfast. Students were asked to design or invent: machines tools sketches short stories drama scripts advertisements animations, or any other idea for fighting litter in Belfast. The most effective and original designs or concepts were chosen and their creators invited along to the dragons' den in Stranmillis College to present their creation. Pupils from short-listed schools pitched their idea or design to judges who picked the idea or design which they considered to be the most innovative as the winners. The Prize The winning concept will be used to help reduce and prevent litter and the winners will receive £500 worth of sporting or electronic vouchers for their school. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/extra-curricular-media-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/a2-media-studies/ In Grosvenor we follow the AQA syllabus for A2 Media Studies. (Please note that this is the last year following the AQA syllabus as we have changed to WJEC for the current L6 AS course.) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/a2-media-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/as-media-studies/ In Grosvenor we follow the WJEC syllabus for AS Media Studies Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/as-media-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/gcse-media-studies/ Coursework (50% of total marks) Centre– assessed (This means your teacher will mark this coursework.) Section A: 3 Assignments. Tabloid Newspapers: Design and produce 1 A3 Tabloid Front Page. Write 700—800 word analysis. Photostory: Design and produce double page spread (2 A4 pages) Photostory. Write 700—800 word analysis. TV Advertisement: Write, film and produce a 30 second anti littering or anti smoking TV Advert. Write 700—800 word analysis. Section B: Practical Production and Supporting Account. Write, design and produce one major assignment on a topic / genre and media of your choice. For example: make a magazine / fanzine on any topic or make a 5 minute documentary or make a music video. Supporting Account = 700-800 word analysis. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/gcse-media-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/top-students/ Claire Meharg with Mrs Caulfield after Grosvenor Prize Day. Claire was awarded the Gilbert Ash silver salver for the top student in Home Economics.   Top GCSE Student Hannah Turkingtop was placed 8th in CCEA Home Economics.  Well done Hannah. ents   Aims   History   Headmaster's Speech     Anti-Bullying   Admission   Child Protection   Behaviour   Drugs   Homework   Pastoral Care   Relationships & Sexuality Education   Uniform Policies   Board of Governors   The School Day   Contact Details   Location   Charity   Annual Holidays   Events & Parent Meetings   Exams & Reports     Careers Oxbridge   careers convention   oxbridge_photos_2006 Careers   Curriculum   International Schools     School Librarians   Book Reviews   Library News Library   Exam Results   Prize Winners       Artwork Art   Business Studies   Computing   Drama   Economics   English   European Studies   Geography   History     Sainsburys   Hygiene Certificates   Top Students Home Economics   ICT   Learning for Life     Maths Schemes Mathematics     G.C.S.E Media Studies   AS Media Studies   A2 Media Studies     Competitions   Sound Systems   GCSE Journalism Extra Curricular Media Studies Media Studies     Main Page   German   Spanish   French   Other   Spanish Immersion Weekend   Spanish Weblinks Modern Languages   Music   Physical Education   Politics   Psychology   Religious Studies     Biology   Chemistry   Physics   Junior Science Science   Technology & Design Departments   Creative Writing   Poetry   Art   Army Cadet Force   Bible Union   CEWC     Animal Club   Food Club   Salsa Club     Balmoral Show Jumping Team CLUBS   Debating Society   Dramatic Society     Summer Expeditions   Silver presentation Dec 2006   Training   Permission forms   Silver presentation Oct 07 Duke of Edinburgh's   Eco-Careers   Historical Society   Mock Trial     Jazz Band   Junior Choir   Orchestra   Recorder Group   String Orchestra Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/top-students/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/sainsbury-s-visit/ A team of people from Sainsbury’s came to Grosvenor to give the class of fourth form pupils a talk on healthy eating. The class gave up making lasagne for this demonstration so we were hoping it was good! The visitors from Sainsbury’s were people of interest! The team consisted of a Customer Assistant and Store Manager from Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange Store. Another member of the team was a past pupil of Grosvenor and he is now working in Sainsbury’s Head Office in London and is in charge of the packaging of Sainsbury’s goods. The fourth member of the team was a woman called Norma. She works for Sainsbury’s and visits schools to give these talks to both primary and secondary school pupils. All members of the team know Jamie Oliver very well and work close by him! They began their presentation by showing us a DVD of how cheese, tomatoes and pizza bases were all made so that we can see where Sainsbury’s pizza products come from. After the DVD we got a cookery demonstration from Norma on how to make a healthy pizza. Two keen volunteers decided to help Norma make the pizzas and they were Jonny Moore and Emma Groves. Jonny was asked to make a larger pizza and Emma was asked to make pizzas with round soda farls. Norma made a vegetarian pizza. The toppings were delicious and included pepper, onion, herbs, ham and mushrooms but there was a let down… OLIVES! Norma loves olives and she put them on as one of the pizza toppings. We passed them round the class and ate them. They were disgusting and not even Mrs Farris liked them! Once all the pizzas had been cooked we all got samples. They tasted excellent and we had a vote on which tasted the best! Norma’s pizza got no votes, Jonny got the odd few but Emma’s came out on top! Time for pictures and Jonny and Emma posed for the camera showing off their culinary masterpieces! Just before we left for break, Sainsbury’s donated a large cooking kit with all necessary equipment ranging from aprons to scales and knives to graters. What a fantastic time was had by all who were there and thank you to Mrs Farris for organizing this treat for us! I think it was well worth giving up lasagne for but no need to worry, we will make it the next time!   Aaron Logan Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/sainsbury-s-visit/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/art/artwork/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/art/artwork/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/internet-safety/ Useful Videos Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/internet-safety/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/important-dates/the-school-year-2011-12/ THE SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 PROVISIONAL DATES   First Term                              Wednesday 31st August 2011                                                 (Form 1 and Lower Sixth only)                                                   Thursday 1st September 2011                                                 (All pupils)   Staff Training Day                  Friday 28th October 2011 (No pupils to attend) Half-Term Holiday                 Monday 31st October - Friday 4th November 2011 (inclusive) Staff Training Day                  Monday 7th November 2011 (No pupils to attend)     Staff Training Day                  Tuesday 20th December 2011 (No pupils to attend) Christmas Holidays               Wednesday 21st December 2011 – Monday 2nd January 2012 (inclusive)                                                 School re-opens on Tuesday 3rd January 2012   Staff Training                          Thursday 5th January 2012 (No pupils to attend)   Staff Training                          Wednesday 15th February 2012 (No pupils to attend)            Half term Holiday                  Thursday 16th – Friday 17th February 2012 Staff Training                          Monday 20th February 2012 (No pupils to attend)   Staff Training Day                  Tuesday 3rd April 2012 (No pupils to attend) Easter Holidays                     Wednesday 4th April – Friday 13th April 2012 (inclusive)                                                 School reopens on Monday 16th April 2012                                                   May Day Holiday                  Monday 7th May 2012                                                 School reopens on Tuesday 8th May   Bank Holiday                         Monday 4th June 2012 Staff Training                          Tuesday 5th June 2012            Diamond Jubilee                                                                    School reopens on Wednesday 6th June 2012   End of Year                            Last day Friday 29th June 2012   N.B 1.     These dates are provisional and may be subject to alteration 2.     Additional Staff Training Days may be notified 3.     There will be no school buses (and bus passes will not be valid) on 31st August 2011 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 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http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/rugby/medallion-xv/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/useful-documents/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/useful-documents/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/friends/ Dear Parent/Guardian This has been another successful year for Grosvenor Grammar School and for parents and teachers alike as we sought to provide additional funds for the benefit of our children. As a result of our efforts during the past year, over £3,500 has been made available to provide new kits for the school's sports teams and musical instruments. If you would like to become a member for this school year please contact the school for further details. This will ensure you are personally kept up to date with all events. We look forward to meeting you at some or all of our events throughout the coming year. Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Monday in the month in the Library and you will be made very welcome. If you have a subject that you would like discussed at our meetings or ideas for fundraising please let us know. We are here to help provide a social link with the School, educational development for the parents and to raise funds to provide the extras that the Government will not supply for our children's education. The bigger our membership, the more effective we can be in achieving these goals. Please help us by supporting your Association in whatever way possible. Yours faithfully, Lesley Marshall (Mrs) Chairperson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/friends/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/royal-navy-visit/ On Tuesday 1st February 2011 the Royal Navy visited Grosvenor with their Fit For Life Programme. Pupils from Home Economics and PE participated in a range of activities, including cooking Chicken Curry and participating in an assault course.  The visit was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who took part. 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Indeed she was the starperformer scoring 18 of the 45 points required to win. Well done Chloe! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/fencing/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/1st-xi/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/1st-xi/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u13-xi/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u13-xi/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u14-xi/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u14-xi/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u15-xi/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/u15-xi/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/cricket/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/friends/annual-report/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/friends/annual-report/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/open-nights/ Open Nights will be held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th January 2011 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Mr McLoughlin will give a short talk at 7:15pm, and again at 8:00pm. All P7 girls and boys and their parents welcome. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/open-nights/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/european-language-olympics/public-speaking/ Congratulations to Anna Cullen who was placed 3rd at the Belfast Soroptomist Public Speaking Competition. Well done! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/european-language-olympics/public-speaking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/european-language-olympics/ Congratulations to Eileen Robinson, Katelin Fiddis and Lynsey Lappin who all finished in the top 20% of 30,000 competitors from around the world in the European Language Olympics. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/european-language-olympics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/children-in-need/ The girls of 2E held a sponsored silence from 8am to 8pm on Friday 19th November. So far they have raised an impressive £407.63 for Children in Need. They are still collecting sponsorships so please continue to support this worthwhile cause. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/children-in-need/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/badminton-club/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/badminton-club/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/athletics/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/athletics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/young-enterprise/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/young-enterprise/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/science-society/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/science-society/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/public-speaking/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/public-speaking/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/senior-choir/ At the beginning of the school year Miss Foster invited myself and a couple of other third year pupils to join the Senior Choir. We practice every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during registration, but it is really good craic!   The senior pupils are really friendly and don’t leave you out. For me, the highlight was the Christmas Carol  Service in St. Anne’s Cathedral. Although we got out of school for two days to rehearse, it was really hard work and we went home each day   totally shattered - but it was all worth it in the end!   I enjoyed taking part in the school concert, which we then repeated the following week at Glenburn Methodist Church. My favourite part of the concert was singing “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay.                    I am really enjoying Senior Choir and would definitely recommend it for anyone from 4th Form upwards.   Keith Milligan 3E Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/senior-choir/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/string-group/ It was with great anticipation that the String Ensemble went to play in the newly opened Lyric Theatre in May of this year. We arrived at half past four and, after a quick warm up piece,were taken on a tour of the Theatre.   We were told that in order to build the new theatre, £18 million had to be raised and that quite a lot of this sum was provided by private donors. We were also told a bit about the history of the Lyric and about Mary O’Malley, the founder. After the tour was over we were provided with a drink, before starting to play.   Under Miss Foster’s excellent leadership we played the “Ashokan Farewell”, “Pavane, La Rejouissance” an “Amadeus” to an audience who, while lacking in numbers, made up for it with a lot of enthusiasm to hear more.                         The day was very enjoyable and it was a pleasure to play in such a prestigious location.    Thomas Greeves (5S) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/string-group/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/recorder-group/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/recorder-group/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/orchestra/ At the beginning of the year Grosvenor’s AS Music class was given the opportunity to participate in a   creative music project that meant 8 AS music students were involved with the Ulster Orchestra and a professional composer, Ian Wilson. The aims were to encourage the participants to create a composition of 2 minutes with the theme of ‘New Beginnings’.  We took part in 8 workshops with Ian where we were given professional help with our compositions.  Once we had our compositions completed, four players from the Ulster Orchestra played through our pieces and give us some advice on how to improve them.   Three compositions were performed for 120 guests at a reception prior to the Patton-sponsored “Ulster Orchestra New Year Vienese  Concert”.  The pieces chosen were “Hopes” by Catherine McGivern, “Passage For New Life” by    Michael Currie and “A New Day” by Lynsey Lappin.     Overall, we thought that the experience was worthwhile and it was good to have the support of                        professional musicians at hand.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/orchestra/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/junior-choir/   Hello, My name is ANDREW DOUGLAS and I am in 4th year. I take an active part in the Music society in Grosvenor, playing in the orchestra and singing in the Choir.  I have attained my grade 8 in flute and during these past few years I have been placed in the final of the ‘Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year’ competition, gaining ‘Highly Commended’ in all 3 years. This has been a very good experience for me in both performing and speaking to hundreds of people. Outside of school I am also a member of the City Of Belfast Youth Orchestra and the Ulster Youth Orchestra. This year the C.B.Y.O. are going on tour to France and GEORGE SANDFORD, RYAN GRAY and I will be attending. This will give us an experience of playing in some of the best venues in the world, to crowds of over 3,000 people. Also during April 2011 I was given the chance to play with Sir James Galway - this was a great experience as he was able to take the time to give me a lesson on my instrument and to teach me tips and techniques on how to keep my instrument in good condition.  Without a doubt, this incredible exeprience will remain long in my memory. Finally, if you have any questions about the music department, don’t hesitate to ask me and I’m sure I can help. ANDREW DOUGLAS (4R) Hello, My name is ANDREW DOUGLAS and I am in 4th year. I take an active part in the Music society in Grosvenor, playing in the orchestra and singing in the Choir.  I have attained my grade 8 in flute and during these past few years I have been placed in the final of the ‘Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year’ competition, gaining ‘Highly Commended’ in all 3 years. This has been a very good experience for me in both performing and speaking to hundreds of people. Outside of school I am also a member of the City Of Belfast Youth Orchestra and the Ulster Youth Orchestra. This year the C.B.Y.O. are going on tour to France and GEORGE SANDFORD, RYAN GRAY and I will be attending. This will give us an experience of playing in some of the best venues in the world, to crowds of over 3,000 people. Also during April 2011 I was given the chance to play with Sir James Galway - this was a great experience as he was able to take the time to give me a lesson on my instrument and to teach me tips and techniques on how to keep my instrument in good condition.  Without a doubt, this incredible exeprience will remain long in my memory.Finally, if you have any questions about the music department, don’t hesitate to ask me and I’m sure I can help. ANDREW DOUGLAS (4R) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/junior-choir/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/jazz-band/ In December the Jazz Band, along with Andrew Douglas, Miss Foster and Mr Snell travelled to B.E.L.B. offices to perform at a lunchtime retirement concert for the former head of the City of Belfast School of Music, Dr Joe McKee.    There were several other groups performing a varied programme, including a boy soprano singing Mozart and a rock band playing ‘Freebird’. Andrew Douglas played a wonderful flute solo accompanied by Dr McKee himself, which was received with rapturous applause from the audience. The Jazz Band then ended the concert with several classic numbers including ‘Birdland’ and ‘Born to be Wild’.   Overall it was a great afternoon out for everyone involved. 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http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/showjumping/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/salsa-club/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/salsa-club/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/animal-club/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/animal-club/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/cewc/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/cewc/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/scripture-union/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/scripture-union/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/army-cadet-force/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/army-cadet-force/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/sport/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/extracurricular/clubs/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/musterschule/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/musterschule/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/ayios-spyridonas-lyceum/ Some default text Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/ayios-spyridonas-lyceum/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/johannes-gutenberg-schule/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/johannes-gutenberg-schule/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/careers/oxbridge/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/careers/oxbridge/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/board-of-governors/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/board-of-governors/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/headmaster-s-speech/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/headmaster-s-speech/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/history/ Grosvenor Grammar School was founded (as Grosvenor High School) in 1945 by the Belfast Education Authority to cope with the increase in demand for grammar school education in the Greater Belfast area.  Whilst it had already been decided to acquire, by compulsory purchase, 20 acres of ground at Orangefield, accom-modation was to be provided as a temporary measure at Grosve-nor Public Elementary School in Roden Street, off the Grosvenor Road.112 pupils were enrolled in Grosvenor in January 1945.  Numbers increased gradually, especially after the introduction of the Qualify-ing Examination in 1947, so that by 1950 when the first Upper Sixth was established, the full range of grammar school year groups was complete and approximately 750 pupils attended instead of the an-ticipated maximum of 480.  As a result, from 1948-50 a branch of the school housing 150 boys and 5 members of staff was opened in Orangefield Primary School.Sketches for the new school in Cameronian Drive, Orangefield, were seen for the first time in 1952 but progress was slow and it wasn’t until June 1958 that the move was made.  Entry to the new state-of-the-art building (which cost £250,000 to build and furnish) in September 1958 was an adventure for many of the pupils who travelled on two buses across the city to get there.  On arrival at school, outdoor shoes had to be removed to be replaced by school regulation sandals in order to protect the new floor surfaces.  In the mid 1960s a new Science Block was added and a Sixth Form Centre erected, providing tutorial rooms, a study area, a lecture/drama room and a common room with kitchen/coffee bar; this building became the prototype for sixth form provision in Northern Ireland.The catchment area of the school continued to expand to include most of Greater Belfast and North and Mid-Down and in order to avoid confusion with other non-grammar ‘High Schools’, the Board of Governors changed the name of the school to Grosvenor Gram-mar School in 1993.As the decades wore on, however, and with the growth in pupil numbers, the expansion of the curriculum and the advance of technology, the lack of adequate and up-to-date accommodation became increasingly noticeable.  The opening of the £4.5m Ken Reid Science & Technology block in November 1999 addressed the shortcomings to some extent but it was never going to be enough.  As Phase 1 of a multi-phase plan, the new building was only a step on the path, a path which changed completely, how-ever, when it was announced in 2004 that Grosvenor would be part of a major Public-Private-Partnership school-building project in Belfast.  Finally, after many years of wrangling and negotiating, the new £18.5m (with a further £1.2m for Furniture and Equipment) Grosvenor Grammar School opened on 12 April 2010 on our 34 acre site off Marina Park.Under the leadership of its four Headmasters (William Moles 1945-1972, Ken Reid 1972-1993, John Lockett 1993-2008 and presently Robin McLoughlin) the school has earned a well deserved reputation for very high standards of achievement, pastoral care, innova-tion in education and providing a wide range of opportunities for pupils from all backgrounds, the vast majority of whom pass on to universities throughout the British Isles. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/history/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/aims/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-life/aims/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/uniforms/ It is the policy of this school that: all pupils wear the official school uniform as outlined in the uniform regulations published annually to parents. the Uniform Policy is reviewed annually. Uniform Regulations SUPPLIERS: Gowdy's 121 Woodstock Road, Belfast (Boys and Girls) Little's 254 Woodstock Road, Belfast (Boys only) Warnock's 407 Lisburn Road, Belfast (Boys and Girls) Wood Stewart 50 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4TJ (Boys and Girls)   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/uniforms/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/relationships-and-sexuality-education-policy/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/relationships-and-sexuality-education-policy/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/pastoral-care/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/pastoral-care/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/homework/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/homework/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/drugs/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/drugs/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/discipline-policy/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/discipline-policy/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/child-protection/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/child-protection/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/anti-bullying/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/anti-bullying/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/technology-design/ Coursework (60%) Focused tasks (10%) and a Design Project (50%) Specific Entry Requirements Form 2 and 3 examination results (and Form 3 Report Card grades) may be used to determine eligibility. Links to ‘A’ Level Study Whilst it is preferable but not essential for ‘A’ level study it is strongly recommended that those taking ‘A’ level should have GCSE. Career Opportunities Since technology includes skills in design and communication as well as understanding and using technology it is useful in many career areas, including architecture, engineering, manufacture, automotive and building industries, communications, etc. A Level TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN (OCR specification) Advanced Subsidiary GCE and Advanced GCE (Product Design) The Course: This course offers opportunities for a broad involvement in technology, in-depth study of specific areas of the subject and for appreciating the applications of technology. The acquisition of a good level of design, communication, scientific and practical skills is essential.  The course, which is structured with the demands of both industry and higher education in mind, has design as a topic in almost all sections.  Students will be encouraged to consider design in the broad sense (the way in which designers have influenced our world) and in detailed sense (making decisions in particular design situations). Specific & General Entry Requirements: A GCSE in Technology (Grade B or better) is normally essential but those wishing to take this subject should have a real interest in the subject area, a determination to succeed and be prepared to devote considerable amounts of their time to coursework. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/technology-design/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/physics/ Head of Department : Mrs M Fox Departmental Staff : Miss S Harte, Mrs F Watt, Dr R Rolleston We live in an increasingly technological age. In ten to twenty years time, present pupils could be doing a job which doesn't exist now. How then can they plan ahead? Flexibility is the key and someone with a grounding in the basic principles of physics will be ideally placed to meet the demands of new technologies. Employers look favourably on GCSE and A level Physics because it is an indicator of ability to benefit from further training. A list of careers available to a student with a Physics background would probably fill a book! There is a widely held misconception that girls find Physics more difficult than boys but the actual statistics show that despite the fact that in most subjects there is a bias one way or the other, Physics is a gender-neutral subject ; in other words girls perform just as well as boys ! Key Stage 3 The CCEA KS3 specification is followed in Forms 1, 2 and 3. In Form 1 classes are taught by one teacher under the heading Science to try to minimize the number of teachers that a new pupil has to meet. In Forms 2 and 3 Physics is taught as a separate subject by a member of the Physics department. Key Stage 4 Pupils are offered the choice of studying Physics either as a separate subject or as part of the Double Award Science specification. In either case they are taught by a member of the department. AS and A2 level At Grosvenor we study the Northern Ireland CCEA modular AS and A2 Specifications. In this system, the A level syllabus is split into six modules, three in Lower Sixth and three in Upper Sixth. The course builds on the knowledge and understanding of the subject gained in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science. Topics covered at AS level include mechanics, electricity, waves, photons and medical physics. There is also a short practical test. At A2 level, the topics include thermal physics, oscillations, fields, electron physics, nuclear and particle physics. It is essential that those wishing to take this subject have at least BB grades in Double Award Science or a B grade in GCSE Physics. The most important requirements, however, are determination, willingness to work consistently and a desire to succeed. Transit of Venus This rare event occurred on Tuesday, 8th June and despite the cloudy skies was glimpsed briefly by a number of Grosvenor and Orangefield Primary pupils using a 110 mm reflecting telescope and a solarscope. The next transit visible from Belfast will be in 2117 so this was a once in a lifetime experience. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/physics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/chemistry/ Although designing and making new molecules is at the heart of chemistry, another important aspect is analyzing substances and working out how and why chemical reactions happen. Chemistry has thus contributed to our quality of life by providing the means for quality control in manufacturing, for monitoring the environment and assessing our health needs, and even for crime detection. Chemistry is studied as an integral part of science in Year 8, pupils become familiar with laboratory apparatus, including the Bunsen burner! They learn basic chemical techniques and begin to understand a little about elements and compounds. Years 9 and 10 are taught by specialist chemistry teachers and follow the CCEA Programme of Study for KS3. Pupils investigate the properties of different materials and begin to study Atomic Theory. At KS4 pupils can choose to follow the Triple Award or Double Award route to GCSE, both using the CCEA specification. Both courses are taught by specialist teachers and contain an element of coursework - a practical investigation. GCSE study covers an introduction to Atomic Theory, Electrolysis, Kinetic Theory, the Periodic Table, Organic Chemistry and industrial Applications, Triple award in greater detail than Double award. Year 11 pupils visit the Royal Society of Chemistry exhibition at W5. Chemistry at AS level follows the modular AQA specification, and aims to give a wide knowledge and understanding of the subject and to develop in much greater detail the themes dealt with in the GCSE course. The subject is divided into four main areas, Structure and Bonding, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Three modules are taken during Year13, 15% of the final AS grade being assessed from coursework. Many pupils continue to study the modular course to A2 and pursue careers with considerable chemistry content eg medicine, dentistry, biochemistry and forensic science. Several pupils have studied chemistry to degree level at university, a number at Oxford University. Chemistry is exciting and important and will be even more so in the future. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/chemistry/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/biology/ Head of Department:  Mrs J.L. Auld  [Head of Science] Departmental Staff: Mrs J. Corken, Mrs F Browne, Mrs H. Reid, Mrs M Ryan and Mr J Watts Grosvenor pupils can study animal behaviour in the classroom as we have one bearded dragons (Mac), three snakes (Sunset, Nightingale and Starlight) and two well-stocked fish tanks. The Animal Club encourages pupils to exercise and feed the animals at every lunch time. The Eco-Carers group is organised by two very dedicated members of staff – Mrs H. Reid adn Miss D Byers. They have won many major awards for their environmental and recycling work. Career opportunities are many and a good general scientific background(Chemistry and Physics) is important if biology is to be studied to a high level.Careers include: doctor, nurse, veterinary surgeon, dentist, farmer, horticulturalist, forestry, pharmacist, biochemist – the list is almost endless! Key Stage 3 The CCEA KS3 specification is followed in Forms 1, 2 and 3.Form 1 classes are taught ‘Science’ by one teacher to try to minimize the number of teachers that a new pupil has to meet.Forms 2 and 3 are taught Biology as a separate subject by a specialist Biology teacher. Key Stage 4 Pupils have the option to study GCSE Biology as one of the three separate science subjects (along with Chemistry and Physics). If a student wishes to study Biology to Advanced level, it is essential that they study both Biology and Chemistry at GCSE and preferably all three science subjects. Specification structure: GCSE (NICCEA) Living Organisms and Life Processes, Environment, Variation, Microbiology.Assessment is in the form of an external examination and a practical investigation coursework component (25%) AS (NICCEA) This course builds on the knowledge and understanding achieved at GCSE level. Pupils are entered for Modules 1, 2 and 3 (Practical paper) as externally marked examinations and are expected to produce internally assessed coursework in the form of practical investigations. Topics covered include: Biochemistry, cell biology, ecology, genetic engineering, physiology and plant structure. A2 (NICCEA) The second year of the A level course builds on the AS course. Pupils are entered for Modules 4, 5 and 6 (synoptic paper and internal practical assessment). Topics covered include: Co-ordination, Biochemistry, Ecosystems, Reproduction, Genetics and Taxonomic Diversity. Many former pupils have studied Biology and related subjects (medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science and genetics) to degree level at University and some have achieved success at Oxford and Cambridge. NI GCSE Results 2009 Congratulations to Darren Bell who achieved third place in Northern Ireland Biology. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/biology/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/science/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/religious-studies/ The following is a brief outline of what takes place and what possibilities there are. This page is a work in progress, and we hope to increase the number of links, as well as providing resources tailored to each particular year group for home study. The courses of study are based upon, and expand upon, the Northern Ireland Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. Key Stage Three At Key Stage Three we focus mainly upon the teachings of the Christian Church, as well as giving pupils in each year a brief over-view of a major World Religion. We also begin to develop skills of Knowledge, Understanding and Evaluation, as well as looking at Key Moral Issues which will be useful for whatever option is chosen at Key Stage Four Year 8 The Life and Actions of Abraham and Moses The Life of Jesus, focusing upon parables, miracles and the events of Holy Week How the Bible Came to Us Judaism – including a project which will count as 30% of the end of year examination David Wilkerson and Nicky Cruz Year 9 The Growth of the Christian Church from Pentecost until the Present Day Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland and Presbyterian Churches A project on Christian Attitudes towards Substance Abuse –which will count as 30% of the end of year examination Islam Jackie Pullinger Year 10 An Introduction to Religious and Moral Issues Including: Family life Relationships Medical Issues War and Peace Care of the Environment Focussing upon the Christian response to these and other issues Buddhism There is no coursework component in Year Ten AT THE END OF YEAR TEN PUPILS CAN CHOSE TO STUDY RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A FULL GCSE. THOSE WHO DO NOT WILL WORK TOWARDS A HALF COURSE GCSE. THIS IS DESIGNED TO TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE COMPULSORY RE LESSON, BUT IT IS OBVIOUSLY NECESSARY FOR PUPILS TO LEARN THE VERY COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE PACKS WE ISSUE IF THEY ARE TO OBTAIN A GOOD GRADE Key Stage Four Short Course Religious Studies Includes: The Existence of God The Problem of Evil and Suffering Types of Belief Abortion Relationships War and Peace Prejudice and Discrimination World Poverty The Natural World This is examined by one 1 hour and 45 minute examination at the end of Year 12 Full Course Religious Studies Module One Key Beliefs of Christianity Evidence for and against the Existence of God Suffering Life After Death Abortion War and Peace Religion and Prejudice Planet Earth: origins of life, animal welfare, care of the planet This module will be taken at the end of year 11. There is no coursework component Module Two Different types of Truth Religious faith, trust, reason and experience Spirituality and ways of expressing it Matters of Life – medical ethics, assisted fertilisation, cloning Matters of Death – euthanasia, care of the elderly, hospices Drug Abuse Crime and Punishment The rich/poor divide This exam will be taken at the end of year twelve¸ and there is no coursework component All these issues in all three units at Key Stage Four are studied from the point of view of two contrasting Christian denominations. The full specification for each exam can be found here.   A – Level AS Level Three units are taken by the end of Year Thirteen Module One An Introduction to Religion and Human Experience Religious Experience Religious Authority Religious Belief NB this module is taken in January Module Two An Introduction to the New Testament Reflections on Jesus in the Birth, Death and Resurrection Accounts Reflections of Jesus in the Gospel Teachings Focussing on parables and miracles Contemporary Biblical Criticism Module Three An Introduction to Religious Ethics Christian Moral and ethical teaching Kant’s Categorical Imperative Utilitarianism These ethical theories are applied to issues such as: Medical Issues Environmental Issues A2 Examination Again three modules are studied, developing the work of the AS year. All three modules are taken in the June of Year 14 One paper of one hour for each module Module One: Studies in the New Testament An in-depth examination of some aspects of the Gospel of Saint John, including The Signs The Discourse The Passion and Resurrection Narrative Module Two: Studies in Religion and Ethics Free Will and Determinism Virtue Ethics Religious Ethics Applied to issues such as: Science and Technology Animal Experimentation Economic and Business Ethics Module Three: Studies in religion and Human Experience The ‘synoptic’ module, drawing together ideas and issues from the entire course, as well as from outside experience and students’ own research. It will be based upon ONE of the following three areas: Religious Experience OR Religious Authority OR Life, Death and Beyond One paper of one hour thirty minutes for each module The full specification for the A-Level can be found here. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/religious-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/politics/ Head of Department: Mr R Elliott Government and Politics is taught as an AS level to Lower Sixth and as an A2 subject to the Upper Sixth. We teach the specification from CCEA and in particular concentrate on the study of the governments of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. We do not specify any preconditions for entry but a general interest in current affairs helps put issues in context and also encourages students to research the subject through the mass media away from the classroom. We try to incorporate a field trip to Parliament Buildings, Stormont, where in the past year the Lower Sixth had the opportunity to meet and question representatives from most of the main political parties. The pictures show students listening to Naomi Long of the Alliance Party, Sir Reg Empey of the Ulster Unionist Party, Dr. Alisdair McDonnell of S.D.L.P. and Edwin Poots of the D.U.P. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/politics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/physical-education/ Full time Staff: Mr K McCallan (Head of Department) Mr A. Gibson Mr J Meaklim Mrs L McIlvenny Mrs R Gray Mrs C Hunter Mrs K Kirk Four Areas: Curriculum Physical Education Curricular P.E. follows the National Curriculum where facilities allow, with all pupils following similar courses. A typical boys class in year 8 would expect to experience a block of gymnastics/dance, basketball, swimming, athletics, tennis and cricket. These blocks last around 6/7/8 weeks according to the annual timetable. Intra Curricular games classes Intra Curricular games classes are held for two periods on a designated afternoon for a whole year group e.g. Year 8 boys and girls will have two games periods on a Friday afternoon. During these periods pupils will have a choice of games where they will be given an opportunity to improve their skills in their chosen area. Academic Physical Education Academic P.E. pupils can decide to take P.E. as an examinable subject in Year 11. GCSE is a two-year course, which includes four practical activities over the two-year period. Many pupils go on to take P.E. as an AS/A2 option. Currently we run three sets in Year 11, three set in Year 12, two sets in AS and one in A2. This will increase to two sets in A2 next Year. (Sept 2005) Extra Curricular Physical Education Extra-Curricular P.E. is the programme initiated by the P.E. department for pupils who voluntarily wish to spend extra time at their chosen activity, outside the confines of the timetabled day. This programme normally runs after the normal school day has finished but is often supplemented by sessions before school begins and also during break and lunchtime. Most of the major sports have an annually agreed programme of fixtures against other schools. These are generally played on Saturday mornings throughout the school year.  Facilities 1.      Indoor on site- currently we work in a well-equipped gymnasium and an assembly hall. 2.      Indoor off site- swimming takes place in the nearby Robinson Centre, as does aerobics, squash, weight training and dance. A local church hall is used for the school badminton club. 3.      Outdoor on site- directly adjacent to the main school building we have 5 tennis courts, a winter hockey training area, 3 full size rugby pitches, 5 shale hockey pitches and a 400m athletics track with full jumping and throwing areas. 4.      Outdoor off site-senior hockey teams use Astroturf pitches at Avoniel and Loughside. Football teams use pitches at Ulidia. N.B. Whilst we are particularly fortunate to possess such  facilities at present, watch this space for imminent news of the sports facilities for the proposed new school.  News of Grosvenor pupils Aaron Hogg and Stephen Garrett represented Northern Ireland in the recent U18 soccer internationals. Jenny Foster is the Ulster and Ireland U18 hockey goalkeeper. Adam Craig captains an Ulster U17 Rugby XV against a Canadian touring team and subsequently gets selected to tour South Africa in August 2005. Gareth Montgomery, Kyle Kirkpatrick and Nicky Koch have been selected for the Ulster Schools Rugby Squad. Irish Athletics Results 2005 The following athletes have achieved notable results in the Irish Schools Athletics Championships. Junior Boys Walk          Peter Porter       3rd 7m     01.10s NSR Walk          Daniel Chapman 4th 7m     01.10s Inter Boys 400m         Mark Phillips         5th        54.4s Walk         Alan Wilson           7th Triple J      David McArdle      3rd       12.19m Senior Girls Shot      Rachel Pedlow       6th        8.90m NSR Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/physical-education/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/music/ Pupils in Forms 1-3 have two periods of music a week. Activities are based on Composing, Performing, Improvising, Listening and Appraising.  One class a week is in a music room equipped with twenty electronic keyboards. NICCEA GCSE Music is offered as an optional subject in Form 4/5. The course includes Composition, Performance and Listening. Pupils should aim to be Grade 3 minimum on instrument or voice by the end of fifth year. NICCEA AS and A2 Music are offered in the sixth form. The compulsory core of the syllabus includes composition, performance, an aural paper and an essay paper based on a chosen work and a history topic. GCSE Music is normally essential along with a good standard (Grade 4/5) in practical. Those wishing to take this subject at AS or A2 should discuss the matter with the Head of Music before making their choice. Extra curricular Activities Junior Choir The Junior Choir meets two lunchtimes a week and on Wednesday afternoon with extra practices in the mornings.  The choir performs at school concerts, music festivals and undertakes many other engagements. The choir has won the overall choral prize at Portadown Music Festival, competed successfully in many local festivals, and won through to the semi-finals of the Junior Section of BBC Radio 3’s Choir of the Year.A very popular event each year is the choir’s participation in the ‘Young Voices’ concert in the ‘Odyssey’ along with 2000 other young choirs. Junior Orchestra Junior Orchestra meets every Tuesday afternoon. This caters for pupils of approximately Grade 1-3 standard. Senior Orchestra The Senior Orchestra meets every Thursday afternoon from 3.30p.m.to 4.20p.m. The orchestra plays a mixture of classical and popular pieces and performs these at the school concert and Open Nights.  At present there are over 70 members of approximately Grade 3 and over. Jazz Band /String Group/ These groups meet every Thursday after orchestra for half an hour and all perform at school concerts and functions.  The Jazz Band comprises saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass guitar and drum-kit. The Jazz band recently took part in the Belfast Music for Youth Regional series 2004. The String Group is open to players of Grade 5+ ability. This group specializes in Baroque string music. Past repertoire includes the Bach Double Violin Concerto in D minor in which the  pupils took the solo parts.  Woodwind Groups are open to players of Grade 2+ability. The repertoire is drawn from all periods and styles of music.  Recorder Group ( Descant, Treble, Tenor and Bass recorders.)The recorder group meets once a week on Monday mornings. This group is open to all ages and performs at school functions. String Quartets There are presently 3 quartets (including a viola quartet), which meet one morning a week. The quartets play at school functions, outside events and music festivals. Instrumental tuition. City of Belfast School of Music tutors and private tutors teach instrumental lessons.Miss J. Ferguson - Lower StringsMiss J. Bourke - SingingMr. W. Donnan - BrassMiss J Close - WoodwindMiss T. Neill - Upper StringsMr. C. Robb - PercussionMrs. E. Lyttle - PianoMrs. J. Brittain- BrassMr. I Livingstone -GuitarMr. N.Snell - Orchestra /Jazz Band   Music Staff Miss R Foster - Head of MusicMr J Arnold Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/music/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/ Teaching staff: Head of Modern Languages: Mr D. A. Brittain Head of French: Mr D. A. Brittain Head of German: Mrs F. Dorman Head of Spanish: Mrs A. Salt     Assistant Teacher: Mr A. Cowan Assistant Teacher: Mrs A. Cash Assistant Teacher: Miss A. Elwood Assistant Teacher: Mrs L. Mulholland Assistant Teacher: Miss J. Lee Assistant Teacher: Mrs P Hunniford Assistant Teacher: Miss E. Lunny Assistant Teacher: Mrs G. Burns Language Assistants: French: Mr Thomas Bèle & Miss Vanessa Duc German: Miss Julia Kellner Spanish: Miss Elisa Barba Pareja     Language Provision: The Department of Modern Languages offers three main languages:French, German and Spanish. We teach these languages from Key Stage 3 to A level. Students of French, German and Spanish may be entered for GCSE, A/S level, A2 level examinations. We also offer Japanese and Italian. We teach these languages as extra-curricular subjects. Duration of Study: All students study French, German and Spanish during years 8 and 9. At the end of Year 9, pupils opt to study two languages. At the end of Year 10, they decide to take one or two languages for GCSE. At the end of Year 12, they can opt to take one, two or three languages for A-Level. Language Trips: We believe passionately in the benefit of exposing pupils to real foreign language. Therefore, we run educational or exchange trips to France, Germany and Spain every year. Students who take part in the exchange trips stay with host families and are expected to host their exchange partner. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/modern-languages/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/ Media Studies is taught by two dynamic and enthusiastic teachers: Ms L E Gray (Head of Department) Mr G Wilkinson Grosvenor pupils elect to study Media Studies as a discreet subject at GCSE, AS and A2 level. Department Success August 2008: 2nd in GCSE Journalism. Hannah Fleming came joint 2nd in Northern Ireland in GCSE Journalism. Pictured are Hannah and her teacher Ms L E Gray. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/media-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/mathematics/ Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/mathematics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/llw/ What exactly is "Learning for Life and Work"? It is split into 3 modules - Local & Global Citizenship Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Social Justice Democracy in Action Personal, Social and Health Education Health and Drugs Education Relationships and Sexuality Financial Responsibility Learning for Work Work in the Local and Global Economy Career Planning Enterprise and Entrepreneurship What does this really mean? Learning for Life & Work should prepare pupils for the outside world. This means preparing them with the knowledge & skills required in both the workplace and the local community. Pupils should gain an awareness of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/llw/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/ict/ During the past decade we have been witnessing an ICT revolution - the computer is changing the way we do business, communicate, control things and learn. Many jobs cannot be carried out effectively without a computer. In Grosvenor we try to ensure that the pupils are well prepared to take their place in an increasingly computer literate society. Each pupil in years eight, nine and ten has timetabled lessons where they improve their computing skills using Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Multimedia and Desk Top Publishing packages. All pupils in year eight are entered into the CLAIT exam and now that ICT is being used widely across the curriculum it is hoped that pupils in year eight will be carrying out tasks for their ICT Accreditation. ICT is also offered at GCSE where the pupils have to complete six practical tasks including Web Site design and Internet Use. After GCSE many pupils are taking the opportunity to study ICT at AS and A2 levels. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/ict/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/ Home Economics Staff: Mrs B Farris (Head of Department) Mrs J Caulfield Mrs P Elliott (Part-time) Mrs A Stewart (Technician) There are 3 areas of study Family Life. Diet and Health. Choice and Management of Resources. Home Economics is a life skill for all giving a sound understanding of management and decision making skills as well as many family and society issues. It is a very useful background for all career areas particularly Food Science ... Consumer Studies ... Teaching ... Hospitality Management ... Catering ... Dietitics ... Demonstration of Food and Products ... Food and Recipe Production ... Nutritionalists ... Social Services ... Caring Professions e.g. Doctors, Nurses and Therapists. To encourage learning various speakers and demonstrations are arranged throughout the year e.g. in conjunction with the Livestock and Meat Commission Jenny Bristow and Can't Cook Wont Cook featuring members of the Ulster Rugby Squad, in conjunction with the Pork And Bacon Forum Sean Owens of Gardiners Restaurant, Magherafelt and in conjunction with Northern Ireland Seafood, Ready Steady Cook featuring the Principals of Grosvenor Grammar and Our Lady and St. Patrick's College, Knock. Other speakers include Jacqueline King, Anorexics Support Group,The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, The Environmental Health Officer and the Trading Standards Officer. GCSE and A Level students participate in the CIEH Hygiene Certificate run by Loughry College, Cookstown and visit Tesco, Knocknagoney, to experience online shopping.Pupils are encouraged to enter competitions and had success in 2002 when John Welsh won the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland's Young Cook of the Year Competition and in 2003 when Sarah Bennett represented BELB in the final. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/home-economics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/history/ Form 1: The Normans and the Medieval World  Field Trip to Carrickfergus Castle The American West Form 2: Rivalry and conflict - end of the 16th century to the 18th century  Field trip to Londonderry Local History Form 3: 1st World War  Field trip Somme Centre Union to Partition Forms 4 & 5 GCSE CCEA  Paper 1 Germany 1918-1941 (Weimar Republic and Hitler's rise to power, Hitler's domestic and foreign policy ) Peace, War and Neutrality in Britain, N. Ireland and Eire 1932-1949Paper 2 Cold War (reasons for the Cold War, crises in Europe and wars in Korea and Vietnam ) AS Level CCEA  Modules The Nazis and Germany 1919-1945 Fascism and Italy 1918-1943 Revolutionary change in Russia 1917-1941 A2 Level CCEA  Modules The causes of the 2nd World War Nationalism and Unionism 1800-1900 The Partition of Ireland 1900-1925 The Historical Society  The society is open to all pupils. There are a variety of activities including debates, quizzes, videos. The 6th form play an active part in helping Mrs. McCullough organise the society. The photograph shows some of the committee Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/history/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/geography/  They study the physical landscape (rocks, landforms, weather, climate and ecosystems) as well as the use that people make of their surroundings by building settlements and earning their livelihoods. Pupils learn to understand the processes responsible for change in the human and physical landscape and explore inter-relationships. Through the study of these varied topics, students are introduced to examples from their local area, the British Isles, Europe and around the world. They learn to appreciate the contrasts between countries at different levels of development. Skills Through the study of Geography, pupils have the opportunity to improve their skills in Literacy Numeracy including graphs and statistics Map-reading ICT competence Data collection Problem solving Decision making Fieldwork Fieldwork plays an important part in the Geography curriculum. In their first three years pupils experience fieldwork around the school and make visits to the Ecos Centre at Ballymena and Peatlands Park near Dungannon. At GCSE level students collect and analyse data to investigate trends in environmental quality along an urban transect (Castlereagh Road). At AS level a visit to Crawfordsburn Country Park provides data for a river study as well as a first-hand example of a deciduous woodland ecosystem. External Examinations The examination board used at GCSE, AS and A2 level is CCEA. Geography is one of the most popular options in the Sixth Form and excellent results are generally achieved. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/geography/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/european-studies/ The AS subject has grown in popularity and our work in this area led to an invitation in December 2003 to send three members of the class on an all-expenses paid trip to Germany for the weekend.  In January 2004 another ten members of the class won a European enlargement competition, one of three schools from the province.  The prize was an all-expenses paid trip to Strasbourg for four days. Our involvement with the Comenius project also continued this year.  Our theme is the issue of ethnic minorities and integration. In March this year we hosted our partner schools from Norway, the Republic of Ireland,Germany, France and Denmark and held a seminar on the topic.  Speakers from the Indian, Chinese, Bahai and Jewish communities attended, and the above photograph shows some members of the class with our visitors. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/european-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/english/ Having been in several different locations in the old school building, the English Department finds itself sharing a ‘homely’ corridor in our new school.  We were all very impressed by our new facilities and we hope that, if you have children at the school or children hoping to come, you will be equally impressed.   There are seven members of the English of the department each with their own interests and areas of expertise.  We all, however, share a pleasure in seeing pupils enjoying reading, writing, drama and, speaking and listening.   Pupils in KS3 are divided into six mixed ability classes and we try to ensure that they keep the same teacher until the end of the key stage.  Classes are usually about twenty-six in number.   The academic year, in this department, is divided into five sections each lasting approximately eight weeks.  Previously, each section concentrated on the study of: a novel, a selection of poetry, a drama text, Shakespeare and Non-fiction material but, with the introduction of the NI Curriculum, we have revised our schemes of work into themes.   In year 8, pupils will study, in no particular order, ‘Prejudice’, ‘Me, Myself and Others, ‘Relationships’, ‘The World Around Us’ and ‘Myths and Legends’.  Each of these will be based on a core text reflecting a range of genre, both fiction and non-fiction.  The themes in year 8 usually encourage pupils to think about themselves and and the world around them.   We recognise that not every pupil enjoys reading and writing even though they do not realise that, as adults they will read and write more than they now can imagine.  For those who struggle and require extra help, we have a number of ‘helplines’.  Pupils can be paired with others in the class who are more competent to help them with their work.  Those requiring more assistance can attend academic mentoring during registration where they are paired with a sixth former.  Others work with one of two teachers who supervise the academic mentoring.   This department continues to build the key constituents of the NI curriculum into its traditional academic curriculum.  A range of thinking skills is intrinsic to this subject but we are conscious of the need to make them more explicit to the pupils. We know, however, that this is a school that expects high academic standards and we are aware of our responsibility to prepare pupils for external examinations.  At the end of KS3, pupils are placed in new but still mixed ability classes.  All but one of these classes will study GCSE English and GCSE English Literature.  We encourage as many as possible to take English at AS and A2 level.  Learning and experiencing English and English Literature is not all about passing examinations.  Members of the English department have been actively involved in junior and senior school musicals; there is a lively and very successful drama department; pupils visit theatres to learn about drama and to enjoy plays; pupils attend lectures at QUB and the University of Ulster; lecturers and visiting writers have even been known to visit the school and pupils are entered into writing competitions.  Should you wish for more detailed information, please contact the Head of Department, Mr Kernohan.     Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/english/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/economics/ The AS and A2 specifications are designed to provide students with a course which will enable them to: recognise the main economic problems and issues faced by society and to comment on these in a thoughtful and informed manner; develop an understanding of the complexity of economic behaviour and an appreciation of the inter-relatedness of the economic decision-making and activity of individuals, businesses, institutions, communities and governments; appreciate the contribution of the discipline of economics to understanding the wider environment and society in which they live; develop skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life. The following modules are taught within Grosvenor: AS Modules 1: The market mechanism, market failure and government response. 2: The national economy A2 Modules 3: Production and competition 4: The international economy 6: Financial economics The Advanced GCE course provides a good foundation for higher education courses in economics and related subjects and for a range of interesting careers. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/economics/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/drama/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/drama/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/computing/ GCSE Subject: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Develops the skills learnt for CLAIT and takes them much further.  It also focuses on the theory and concepts of computer systems and their impact on society. Coursework - [60%] 6 pieces of work on Database, Spreadsheet, Internet, Web Page Creation, Desk Top Publishing and Powerpoint. Specific Entry Requirements - Entry will be dependent on results in Form 2 and 3 examinations in Mathematics.  Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently on projects are also desirable. Links to ‘A’ Level Study - A very helpful, but not essential preparation for ‘A’ level Computing or ICT. Career Opportunities - As Information and Communications Technology become ever more important, and suitably qualified people scarcer, this subject is a very useful beginning on the careers ladder. A Level COMPUTING (AQA specification) The Course:  This course places a high emphasis on Programming, Database and Spreadsheet skills.  It is important that students have the ability and desire to use the computer to solve real and complex problems.  Theory of the detailed internal working of computer systems makes up the rest of the course.  Both AS and A2 comprise two theory papers and a major coursework project. At AS level, the coursework is set by AQA, whilst at A2, it is created entirely by the student to solve his/her own choice of realistic problem. Specific & General Entry Requirements : Grade B in a relevant GCSE computing subject and the motivation to become a Computer Specialist are essential. NB. Pupils may not choose both Computing and ICT.   ICT (CCEA specification) The Course: This course is for those who do not wish to be computer specialists but still feel that they want the skills to let them use ICT in their chosen career.  The course covers Database and Spreadsheet use along with Publishing and Presentation Skills.  It also looks at the use of computers in business and the role which information-gathering and dissemination play in organisations. An individual student project is required at both AS and A2 level  Specific & General Entry Requirements : A qualification in a recognised ICT-based subject is highly recommended. Those wishing to study this course must have the ability to work independently and very good organisational skills, in order to cope with the demanding project work. NB. Pupils may not choose both Computing and ICT. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/computing/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/business-studies/ Head of Department Mrs D Mc Laughlin Departmental staff Miss J Hunter Within the Business Studies and Economics Department the following subjects are offered: Northern Ireland CCEA GCSE Business Studies Northern Ireland CCEA Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced GCE Economics CCEA Applied Business AQA Accounting GCSE Business Studies The study of Business Studies can contribute to an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues by making students aware of the ways in which businesses are managed, and of the use of human and financial resources as well as the ways in which goods and services are produced and marketed.  The main topics covered at GCSE are: Business: Aims, Types and Organisation Human Resources Production Marketing Finance and Accounting The study of this course should help to facilitate the study of Business Studies and related subjects at a more advanced level, for example, AVCE Business Studies. Applied Business This vocational course has been specially designed to suit the modern Northern Ireland business context.  It builds on the foundation laid by the GCSE Business Studies specification however it can be taken by candidates studying Business Studies for the first time.  Through this specification candidates are encouraged to acquire practical, presentational, personal, interpersonal and cognitive skills, as well as an appreciation of the social and ethical issues in business. The course, which has an applied vocational dimension enables pupils to apply their knowledge in realistic business contexts and emphasises the development of the transferable skills necessary in a changing and dynamic working environment. The following units are taught within Grosvenor: Unit Number: Unit Title 1: The Enterprising Business 2: The Enterprising Manager 3: External influences on the Business Enterprise* 7: Finance* 9: Enterprise in Practice 10: Investing in People The units marked by a * are externally assessed whilst the other units are internally assessed by means of a portfolio. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/business-studies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/art/ Art and Design is studied by all pupils in Grosvenor. In forms 1 to 3 pupils receive two periods each week (1hour 10 minutes). Pupils can then opt to study Art and Design to GCSE level and then further their studies to AS and A2. We also offer AS and A2 History of Art to all students in the sixth form. The Art Department occupies the entire top floor of the school with fabulous views across Belfast. We have 3 well equipped specialist art rooms each with large store room, a pottery area with computer regulated kiln and a dark room. The linking corridor makes an excellent display area for the pupils' work. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/art/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/departments/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/prize-winners/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/prize-winners/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/exam-results/ PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS   2010 Key Stage 3 Assessment Outcomes Subject Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 English Teacher-Assessed Levels 4.0 33.0 45.0 18.0   Mathematics Teacher-Assessed Levels 0.0 2.0 73.0 26.0 [All figures are %]     2010 GCSE OVERALL GRADES   No. IN YEAR 12 (FORM 5)                 155                  ENTERING 5+ SUBJECTS      100%                                                                                     ENTERING 1-4 SUBJECTS        0%   A*-C IN 7+ SUBJECTS                       98.1%               A*-G IN 5+ SUBJECTS                100% A*-C IN 5+ SUBJECTS                       99.4%               A*-G IN 1-4 SUBJECTS                  0% A*-C IN 1-4 SUBJECTS                        0.6%                     GCSE BY SUBJECT                                              PERCENTAGES PER GRADE             ENTRY NO A* A B C D E F G U ART 45 9 36 42 13 0 0 0 0 0 BIOLOGY 143 15 31 34 20 0 0 0 0 0 BUSINESS STUDIES 48 4 29 38 15 13 0 0 0 2 CHEMISTRY 138 9 20 34 31 4 1 0 0 1 DRAMA 13 8 31 54 0 8 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 155 6 30 47 14 2 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH LITERATURE 154 7 24 33 29 6 1 0 0 0 FRENCH 70 19 24 33 20 1 1 1 0 0 GEOGRAPHY 49 14 37 31 14 4 0 0 0 0 GERMAN 40 3 30 33 23 10 0 0 3 0 HISTORY 72 11 40 40 8 0 0 0 0 0 HOME ECONOMICS 42 7 19 40 21 10 2 0 0 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 36 28 56 8 3 6 0 0 0 0 LLW 159 7 42 32 16 1 1 1 1 0 MATHS 155 20 26 43 11 0 0 0 0 0 MATHS (ADDITIONAL) 55 25 29 29 15 2 0 0 0 0 MEDIA STUDIES 51 4 27 49 16 2 2 0 0 0 MUSIC 14 14 36 43 7 0 0 0 0 0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 69 22 35 25 12 6 1 0 0 0 PHYSICS 86 19 30 38 12 1 0 0 0 0 RELIGIOUS STUDIES (short) 153 1 10 39 40 8 3 0 0 0 SPANISH 71 3 31 17 28 17 3 1 0 0 TECHNOLOGY 34 12 21 24 26 9 9 0 0 0 N.B      All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.   2010 AS AND A-LEVEL OVERALL RESULTS      AS LEVEL BY SUBJECT                                          PERCENTAGES PER GRADE NUMBER IN LOWER SIXTH - 149 ENTRY NO A B C D E U ACCOUNTANCY 10 20 20 30 10 10 10 ART 25 36 24 32 8 0 0 HISTORY OF ART 15 40 7 40 0 7 7 BIOLOGY 65 52 20 14 8 3 3 BUSINESS STUDIES 8 50 38 13 0 0 0 CHEMISTRY 50 44 22 16 8 10 0 COMPUTER STUDIES 8 38 25 25 0 0 13 DRAMA 8 25 75 0 0 0 0 ECONOMICS 12 33 42 17 0 0 8 ENGLISH LITERATURE 32 34 19 16 25 3 3 FRENCH 26 46 42 4 8 0 0 GEOGRAPHY 26 42 31 15 8 0 4 GERMAN 5 60 0 40 0 0 0 HISTORY 54 48 22 17 11 0 2 HOME ECONOMICS 11 18 18 36 9 18 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4 0 25 25 50 0 0 MATHS 51 61 25 10 2 0 2 MEDIA STUDIES 18 33 39 22 0 6 0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 24 33 25 29 8 4 0 PHYSICS 23 43 17 13 13 9 4 POLITICS 21 38 33 19 10 0 0 PYSCHOLOGY 37 30 32 30 5 3 0 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 24 17 13 21 21 25 4 SPANISH 20 30 45 25 0 0 0 TECHNOLOGY 7 43 14 29 0 0 14 N.B      All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.   GCSE, AS & A LEVEL RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS : GCSE : ‘Best ever’ : the number of pupils gaining 7 grades A*-C or better (98.1%); the number of pupils gaining 5 C grades or better (99.4%) 2 pupils gained 11 A*s each and an A [Robby Rankin and Richard Anderson] Richard Anderson gained 3rd place in NI in Technology; Robby Rankin finished 3rd in NI in both GCSE Chemistry and Physics; in Business Studies, Chris Cahoon was joint 1st in NI and Aaron Courtney was 3rd in NI; Karl Finlay was joint 3rd in NI in Biology and Blair Hunniford finished joint 3rd in Geography in NI.     AS LEVEL : 86.5% of pupils gained at least 3 A-C grades, 62.8% of pupils gained at least 3 grades A-B [“best ever”]; 50 pupils obtained 3 A grades or better and 24 pupils obtained 4 A grades or better. A LEVEL : 78.4% of pupils gained 3 A*-C grades or better, 51.4% of pupils gained 3 grades A-B (our best ever and well above the NI grammar school average); 71.9% of all entries were grades A or B [‘best ever’]; 31 pupils obtained 3 A grades or better [‘best ever’]. Jack Wright used his 4 A grades to obtain his place to study Natural Sciences at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.     A-LEVEL   NO. IN FINAL YEAR                                  148   3+ AT GRADES A* TO C 78.4%   2+ AT GRADES A* TO E 100%   1+ AT GRADES A* TO E 100%     A-LEVEL BY SUBJECT                                                       PERCENTAGES PER GRADE                           ENTRY NO A* A B C D E U ACCOUNTANCY 8 0 13 38 38 13 0 0 ART 8 0 50 38 13 0 0 0 BIOLOGY 45 27 33 27 9 4 0 0 BUSINESS STUDIES 21 38 24 29 5 5 0 0 CHEMISTRY 33 12 45 21 9 12 0 0 COMPUTER STUDIES 12 0 17 33 33 17 0 0 DRAMA 3 33 0 67 0 0 0 0 ECONOMICS 4 0 50 0 25 25 0 0 ENGLISH LITERATURE 18 0 22 33 17 22 6 0 FRENCH 17 12 59 24 6 0 0 0 GEOGRAPHY 34 9 35 35 18 3 0 0 GERMAN 6 0 0 67 33 0 0 0 HISTORY 31 6 29 29 32 3 0 0 HOME ECONOMICS 15 0 33 40 20 7 0 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 MATHS 34 26 38 21 15 0 0 0 FURTHER MATHS 4 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 MEDIA STUDIES 23 13 30 26 26 4 0 0 MUSIC 8 25 63 13 0 0 0 0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 11 11 56 11 11 0 0 PHYSICS 19 5 21 37 21 16 0 0 POLITICS 14 0 7 43 43 0 7 0 PYSCHOLOGY 45 7 11 36 27 9 9 2 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 10 0 10 40 40 10 0 0 SPANISH 10 10 20 20 10 30 10 0 TECHNOLOGY 11 0 27 27 18 18 9 0 N.B      All results are provisional and may change as the result of re-marks.   POST ‘A’ LEVEL LEAVERS' DESTINATIONS HIGHER EDUCATION 93.4%   EMPLOYMENT 2% FURTHER EDUCATION 3.3%   OTHER 1.3%   TOTAL LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS (including GCSE and other leavers’ destinations) HIGHER EDUCATION 79.7%   EMPLOYMENT 2.3% FURTHER EDUCATION (inc. Jobskills/Apprenticeship) 11.3%   ANOTHER SCHOOL 4.0%   OTHER 2.8% ATTENDANCE (FORMS 1 - U6) ATTENDANCE WAS 95.3% OF THE POSSIBLE TOTAL. PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS1 2006-07 TO 2008-09 - Grammar schools   Performance Indicator 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09   School NI Average School NI Average School NI Average % Achieving 5+ GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)2 97 96 95 96 99 97 % Achieving 7+ GCSEs at Grades A* - C (or equivalent)2 95 91 93 91 96 91 % Achieving 3+ A Levels at Grades A-C (or equivalent)3 81 74 68 74 82 75 % Achieving 2+ A Levels at Grades A-E (or equivalent)4 99 99 99 99 99 99   1           Excludes pupils with statements of special education needs. 2           Figures include all equivalent qualifications.   Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/exam-results/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/library/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/library/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/international-links/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/curriculum/ The curriculum is the total learning package on offer, in and out of class.  Grosvenor provides a curriculum which goes well beyond the requirements set by the Department of Education.  Our aim is to empower our pupils to achieve the very best of which they are capable, by enabling them to develop as individuals and as contributors to society, the economy and the environment. Pupils with identified Special Educational Needs are supported and, where necessary and practically possible, provided for in school in order that they can fulfil their potential.  In addition, the school assists those who are experiencing difficulties with their studies through our Academic and Pastoral Tutoring schemes. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/curriculum/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/careers/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/academic/careers/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/important-dates/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/parents/important-dates/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/admissions/ Parents and Guardians are advised to read these criteria before making any decisions about application to this or any other school. They should note that an acceptance of a place in GrosvenorGrammar School is also deemed to be an acceptance of the School’s Policies. In particular, parents should be aware of the School’s Behaviour Policy and School Rules. For your information, the Behaviour Policy, Code of Practice and School Rules are included in the School Prospectus (and are available for inspection from the School Office during normal office hours). Attention is also drawn to the fact that when Transfer Forms are submitted all relevant documentation should be attached. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/admissions/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/contact-the-school/ Grosvenor Grammar School,Marina Park,Belfast,BT5 6BA Tel: 028 9070 2777 Fax: 028 9079 7019 info@grosvenor.belfast.ni.sch.uk Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/contact-the-school/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/prospectus/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/prospectus/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/ Grosvenor is a caring School, providing a supportive learning environment in which all are inspired to achieve high standards and to become tolerant and confident adults.This co-educational, inter-denominational Grammar School, with an increasingly multi-cultural population and outlook, has a caring ethos, friendly pupils and a dedicated staff of 73 full-time teachers, working to ensure that our young people achieve the highest standards.  We prize academic excellence for all, whilst supporting the development of the whole person. 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This is because: Grosvenor Grammar School does not produce them or maintain/update them Grosvenor Grammar School cannot change them they can be changed without Grosvenor Grammar School's knowledge or agreement. Some of our external links may be to websites which also offer commercial services, such as online purchases. The inclusion of a link to an external website from grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk should not be understood to be an endorsement of that website or the site's owners (or their products/services). Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/links/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sports-results/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/sports-results/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/welcome-to-our-new-website/ Welcome to the new school website - isn't it lovely! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/school-news/news-and-events/welcome-to-our-new-website/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/the-school-day/ 8:35 - 9:05 Form Time - Registration/Assembly 9:05 - 9:40 Period 1 9:40 - 10:15 Period 2 10:15 - 10:35 Break 10:35 - 11:10 Period 3 11:10 - 11:45 Period 4 11:45 - 12:20 Period 5 12:20 - 12:55 Period 6 Lunch either period 6 or 7 12:55 - 1:40 Period 7 1:40 - 2:15 Period 8 2:15 - 2:50 Period 9 2:50 - 3:25 Period 10 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/the-school-day/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/key-staff/ As well as dealing with individuals, the Head of Year establishes a relationship with each Form Class and promotes a sense of year group identity, partly through Year Assemblies and year group activities. NB The Head of Year is the first point of contact with the school for parents who have concerns about their child. The Head of Year for Form 1 is Miss J McDowell. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/key-staff/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/policies/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/form-1-letters/ Ben Hello, my name is Ben and I used to go to Dundonald Primary School. When I started at Grosvenor I was worried that I would be overwhelmed with homework, that I would get lost and that there would be pupils so much bigger than me. But actually, the older pupils are really nice and always helpful and after a while the school begins to feel quite small. The homework is fine as long as you don't leave until it until the last minute. Making friends is easy as you get to go on a residential, which is great, and this helps you to get to know everyone better. Joanna My name is Joanna and I went to Elmgrove Primary School. When I came to Grosvenor I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make and new friends and that I would be alone because all my other friends from primary school were in different classes than me. Now I have made many new friends through clubs and sports during and after school. I am involved in many of these. I am in the Hockey, Relay and Netball teams and am part of the tennis group. I also belong to other sports and musical clubs. Jack My name is Jack and I used to go to Gilnahirk Primary School. When I first came to Grosvenor I was worried that it was a lot bigger than my primary school and that I would get lost. Now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem big anymore. All the equipment is up to date and in good condition so it is easier to have fun in extra activities like cricket and tennis. Most of the teachers are great. They make you work hard but are always willing to help you with your work. Don't worry about it - Grosvenor is super. Leonie My name is Leonie and I came to Grosvenor from Lisnasharragh Primary School. I've got to know my new class and teachers very well. I came here and learnt to play lots of new sports and try new subjects. Grosvenor is great, I thought that it would be hard to get round the school since it was so big but after a while I got used to it and where places are. At first I thought that I wouldn't make new friends but I've made loads. People that I had never heard of before have become some of my best friends. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/form-1-letters/ http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/location/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk/primary-7/location/