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Attendance
Attendance
Our attendance goal for each pupil is 95% attendance or above. Studies have shown a direct correlation between good attendance and excellent grades. In these difficult times, it is essential that pupils keep attending registration and classes, remotely.
Pupils are expected to respond to their teachers registration question, take part in all online lessons and complete any work that has been set for them remotely.
Failure to do this will result in falling behind with work, which will in turn place more pressure on them to catch up. Keeping up with work and attending classes is also essential as teachers will be collecting evidence for grading and monitoring pupils' engagement in lessons.
Although the document below is targeted at GCSE students, the same principles and guidance relates to A'level students.
Miss School Miss Out Leaflet.pdf100% attendance
100% attendance
Positive Teacher Feedback
Attendance by a great deal of pupils remains high and they should be congratulated. We thank you for your commitment to your studies.
Health and Well-being
Health and Well-being
It is important for the boys to try and keep on top of their health and well-being during these trying times. Isolation, Frustration, lack of social contact etc is taking its toll on all of us, but especially on the young.
Exercise or do something that helps you relax - get out and get some air
Make a point of talking to people rather than locking yourself in your room
Some lads have not engaged at all - You will know some of them - have a word with them to try and get them engaging - there’s nothing else out there
Try and keep up to date with your work
Please take a minute to look through the Powerpoint below that delivers important messages on how to remain well.
Watch Headspace - a programme on Netflix - well worth a watch
Enrichment Programme
Enrichment Programme
Over the coming months, we hope to put in place a series of enrichment programmes that Yr13 students can get involved in, Covid guidelines permitting. This will be important for a number of reasons:
Develop skills and qualities
Enrich your learning experience so it is not just academic
Give you different experiences that could lead to new opportunities
Make yourself more desirable on a CV, job application form or your UCAS application for uni
I would advise as many pupils as possible to take part in something, either inside school or outside as it enhances your profile.
Our first Programme is being run by the Organisation, Sport Changes Lives.
Sport Changes Life
Gareth Maguire (CEO and Co-Founder) – Past pupil of DLS and former international basketball player.
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Six weeks online Personal Development programme
In partnership with Glentoran FC, whose players would be involved in mentoring our students.
Players involved could be Chris Gallagher (past pupil of DLS) and Patrick McClean (brother of James McClean, Republic of Ireland international)
One hour per week, on Wednesday pm, because players are available.
Likely to be 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Doesn’t have to be based on sporting ability, more to do with students who would benefit from such a programme.
Incentives for students involved:
Clothing, e.g. hoodie
Pizza vouchers
Possibility of gym membership (Gym Co, Devenish)
One week joint session with Boys’ Model.
After Easter, subject to lockdown, the players could come into school for training sessions etc.
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EMN Payment Information Guide (6).pdfINTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW?
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW?
Virtual Legal School Work Experience Opportunity for Aspiring Solicitors at Pinsent Masons
Virtual Legal School Work Experience Opportunity for Aspiring Solicitors at Pinsent Masons
PRIME Work Experience Programme - 6-8 April 2021-Easter Holidays
PRIME Work Experience Programme - 6-8 April 2021-Easter Holidays
Further Information:
Further Information:
Further Education and Vocational Options
For those pupils who are not intending to come back to the school next year or are not sure what they are going to do, I would advise you to start investigating other options like Workforce or Belfast Met. There are also apprenticeships that are available, but the time for filling in applications for them is now.
I would advise anyone who is thinking about moving on to apply now rather than the summer.
Potential Career Opportunities/Development
Potential Career Opportunities/Development
THINKING OF A CAREER IN FILM/SCREEN? PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES:
VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CONTACT MRS KEARNEY FOR DETAILS
Programme Dates
Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th June 2021
Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th June 2021
Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th June 2021
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 26th March 2021
Northern Ireland Apprentice Week - PWC Events
To celebrate Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, we’ll be running a virtual information session for teachers
and career advisors from 4.15pm
on Monday 26th April. Please note the event is also open
to any parents interested in attending.
The session will kick off a great week of virtual events for students, teachers and parents to get involved with.
You’ll hear about our school & college leaver opportunities, upcoming events and our recruitment process. You’ll also hear from one of our business leaders in PwC Operate, and will have the chance to ask the NI Student Recruitment team your questions.
The session will last around 45 minutes. You can register your interest via the google form here. We’ll then be in touch with a link to join prior to the event. Registration is also available on our website here
Later
in the week, students will be able to learn about our programmes and hear from PwC staff at our virtual
“Meet the Apprentice” event running from 4 - 5pm on Thursday 29th April.
There will be the opportunity to ask questions and hear first hand from people who have completed our schools & college leaver programmes and degree apprenticeships. Registration is available here
on our website, please feel free to share this event with interested students.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries - we look forward to seeing you on the 26th April!
Best
wishes,
NI
Student Recruitment Team
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