School Newsletter December 2015 Dear Parent It is at this time of year when we often think where has the time gone? It seems only a very short time since we returned after the summer break and here we are, about to celebrate Christmas. Welcome Throughout this term our pupils have been very busy and achieved much. One of the highlights was Prize Night when we celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2015 and indeed the past 50 years. It was wonderful to be joined by so many of our past Head Girls and Head Boys on that occasion and to reflect on the positive impact City of Armagh High School has had, and continues to have, on its pupils both past and present. I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. D Livingstone Principal Designed by Roneta Talmontaite (Year 10) Craft Fair A very successful and enjoyable Craft Fair took place on Saturday 05 December. Although the weather was extremely poor it was good to see so many attend. We want to thank the Parents Support Group, pupils and staff for all their hard work it is very much appreciated. Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence, Opportunity and Care.
New Hockey Pitch We are very pleased that our all-weather pitch is currently being resurfaced and improved. This represents a considerable financial investment by the Education Authority and reflects its confidence in the work at City of Armagh High School. The refurbishment should be completed mid-january; the PE Department will be delighted when it is finished so that they can resume their normal sporting activities. SHINE at Scripture Union The Ice Cream Factory was a big hit at Scripture Union. It was the third week of representatives from Crown Jesus Ministries and Scripture Union asking us to QUESTION MARK. Each pupil in school was given a copy of the Gospel of Mark and asked to read a chapter a night. The reps included students on their gap year who were able to enjoy games and interacting with our students. Website The school website is currently under construction. We are working closely with a local company to design a new userfriendly website that will be beneficial for current and prospective parents and also incorporate social media. Maths There will be an interhouse draughts competition in the New Year so get practising!
Prize Night Special Platform Party: The platform party at City of Armagh High School s Prize Night. Front Row: Chairman Mr Wm Scott, The Earl of Caledon KCVO and Principal Mr Livingstone. Back Row: Vice-Principal Mrs Mulholland, Rev Matthew Hagan and Mrs Stevenson. Ellen McCarragher pictured here with Principal Mr Livingstone. Ellen won a host of subject prizes in Business Studies, Home Economics, ICT and Religious Education. Ellen also won the Saunderson Cup for GCSE Attainment and the coveted Headmaster s Cup. Head of LSC/ASC Mrs Tomlinson presenting the Bratten Cup for LSC/ ASC Endeavour to Declan McGeown Alistair Lyons receiving the Jamie Livingstone Memorial Cup from Guest Speaker The Earl of Caledon KCVO at City of Armagh High School s Prize Night.
A photograph taken on Prize Night showing many of the Former Head Boys/Girls that have repres BACK ROW (left to right) Stuart Heatrick, Roger Young, Joe Lester, Alan Johnston, Philip Crozier, nett, Glenn Hawthorne, Jonnie Monaghan, Conor McCrea, Brooks Allen and Graham Crozier. MI Dorothy Kane, Denise Cunningham, Leanne Marshall, Angela Watson, Naomi Crozier, Carolyn M Burns, David Livingstone and Adrian Boyd FRONT ROW (left to right)sarah Jane Allen, Leanne K McCarragher, Claire Heatrick, Anne McIlveen, Lesley-Ann McCarragher, Rachel Brown, Sharon M Year 8 Subject Prize Winners for the academic year of 2014-15. Front Row: Mark Palmer, Kylie Irwin, Lee Wilson, Rebecca Burley and Samuel Nicolay. Back Row: Faith Dickson, Ellie Frazer, Adam Wilson, Andrew Flanagan, Rachel Irwin, Emily Roberts and Principal Mr Livingstone.
ented the school over the school s 50 years. Michael Burney, Ian Bothwell, Stephen Armstrong, Andrew Carson, Edwin Ewart, William Had- DDLE ROW (left to right) Trevor Armstrong, Lauren Heatrick, Pamela Graham, Heather Bicker, cmullan, Elaine Hill, Joanne Frazer, Helen Fee, Margaret Callaghan, Judith Humphries, Emma ilpatrick, Marlene McCrory, Lenore Harding, Kathryn Clarke, Ian Gillespie, Jack Finlay, Ellen cguckin, Avril McLaughlin and Sandra Davidson Year 9 Subject Prize Winners for the academic year of 2014-15. Front Row: Lauryn McClatchey, Roneta Talmontaite, Leah McKee, Aimee Livingstone, Aimee Robinson and Mia Forrest. Middle Row: Samanta Sagataite, Diane Higgins, Emma Armstrong, Jenni Neville, Amy Coulter, Nikki Dawson, Lauren Dickson, Charley Finlay and Louise Armstrong. Back Row: Ruslans Lukasevics, Gary Gillespie, Augusts Vaselis, Harry Livingstone, Luke Corr and Benjamin McKay.
Year 10 Subject Prize Winners for the academic year of 2014-15. Front Row: Natalie Black, Lucy Irwin, Sarah Ashe, Paige Jenkinson, Emily-Jane Livingstone, Sabina Maksimova, Holly-Jayne Beatty and Stephanie Hawthorne. Back Row: Principal Mr Livingstone, Josh Hendren, Luke Doak, Drew Allen, Dylan Kerr, Dylan Gillanders, Ryan Faulkner, Keith Morrison, Jordan Lyons and Dylan Calvin. Year 11 Subject Prize Winners for the academic year of 2014-15. Front Row: Sarah McCauley, Jacqui Hawthorne, Clair Heatrick, Aleksandra Majewska, Katie McCarragher and Morgan Bloomer. Back Row: Vice-Principal Mrs Mulholland, Yanka Tomova, Stuart McCall, Jordan McMahon, Jordan Murray, Sam Coulter and Ieva Kromane. Gordon Murdoch receiving the Turkington Cup for Excellence, Opportunity and Care from Guest Speaker The Earl of Caledon KCVO. Matthew Sloane pictured here with Principal Mr Livingstone. Matthew won a host of subject prizes in Computer Aided Design, Mathematics, GCSE Science and Technology and Design. Matthew also won the Saunderson Cup for GCSE Attainment.
Year 8 attended a Poetry Workshop which was organised by the Navan Centre and Fort in Armagh. They were able to take part in a Poetry Writing Workshop with the resident poet Maura Johnston. In the second session of the workshop they were able to meet a real life Viking where Sam Dickson learned how to wield a Viking sword. Dylan Hazelton was set upon by Emma Morrison and the Viking but thankfully he still lives to tell the tale! Year 8 s Poetry Workshop Rachel Irwin was taught how to use a bow and arrow. The Viking was very impressed with her skills but Daniel McCarthy nearly met his end as he was chosen to be sacrificed to give thanks to the Viking gods. The theme of the workshop was light and the Year 8s were able to learn how the Vikings used light to guide them on their missions. Finally they were able to learn how light was used in World War Two. They did their best to hide the light so that the Germans wouldn t bomb the cities. Emma, Rachel and Ethan were able to experience life in a bomb shelter and how nerve-wracking it could be when the air raid siren went off. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by the Year 8s. When the students returned to school they entered their poems into the competition organised by the Poetry Workshop. Jodie Russell and Dylan Hazelton were worthy winners and they recited their poem on a Poetry Night at the Navan Centre and Fort. Congratulations!
Monday 4th January - Thursday 7th January - Friday 8th January - Monday 11th January - Pupils return to school Open Night for P6 and P7 pupils Pupil Holiday Year 12 Maths GCSE Module Dates for the Diary Thursday 14th January - Parent Support Group @ 7.30pm Monday 18th - Friday 22nd January - Year 12 Mock Exams Monday 1st February - Wednesday 10th February - Thursday 11th February - Yr10 Parents Afternoon 3.30-5pm Yr12 Parents Afternoon 3.30-5pm Interview Skills Day Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th February - Pupil Holiday Sunday 21st February - 50th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving in 1st Armagh Pres. Church @ 7pm Monday 22nd - Friday 26th February - Shannaghmore for the Year 8-10 Tuesday 1st March - Year 11 & 12 Mentoring Day Thursday 3rd March - Thursday 10th March - Wednesday 23rd March - School Formal in Armagh City Hotel Year 9 Parents Afternoon 3.30-5pm 50th Anniversary Gala Concert in The Market Place Theatre @ 8pm Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence, Opportunity and Care.