Lisnagarvey High School

SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE

The Lisnagarvey sixth form experience is based upon recognising students as young adults. They enjoy a range of privileges and in return are expected to demonstrate maturity at all times. This includes independent study and self-motivation during formal lectures and private study sessions.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Lisnagarvey High School places a very strong emphasis on the value of extra-curricular activities as a contribution to the education of its pupils, particularly in developing social skills, self-esteem, initiative and the ability to work as part of a team.

The school takes great pride in the extensive range of extra-curricular activities for their students. These include football, rugby, badminton, netball, volleyball, table tennis, golf, fishing, hockey and athletics.

EVENTS

A variety of well organised events further enriches the “learning experience” for our sixth form students. Such events include the annual School Formal arranged by the Sixth Form Committee, the Liverpool Football Tour and the annual Rock Concert. Students this year were given the opportunity to organise a 50th Celebration held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. During the course of this forthcoming academic year our sixth form students will undertake full responsibility for organising a three day educational visit to either Paris or Barcelona.

CHARITY

Sixth form students organise events to support worthy charities throughout Northern Ireland. This years nominated charities included Action MS, Children in Need, Action Cancer, Comic Relief, Phones For Schools and local Lisburn children.

FITNESS SUITE

In response to student demand the school has recently installed a state-of-the-art fitness suite. Facilities include fixed and free weight stations, running machines, aerobics machines, cross-trainers, step-machines and bike-trainers. The suite is opened to all students during timetabled PE lessons and is also available to the wider community.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

The school is privileged to have the experience of Mr Smyth, an outdoor education officer, leading the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme. It is a system of challenge and adventure for young people at three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. In the Scheme each individual is assessed on his or her progress, perseverance and achievement and Awards are within reach of all. Among other things, the Scheme is designed to develop self-discipline, enterprise, initiative, self-reliance and a sense of responsibility to others.

DRIVING LESSONS

Lisnagarvey is pleased to offer its students the opportunity to take 12 subsidised driving lessons at an amazing price of £35. The normal price for these lessons would be approximately £300. Lessons are delivered by a Department of Environment Approved Driving Instructor. The training will be conducted during school hours.

CAREERS

The importance of helping students to choose the right career on leaving school is recognised. Every effort is made to raise students’ awareness of opportunities in the many types of career open to them. Students are provided with guidance and support in relation to Higher Education in order to help them make informed choices. Students will also be given the chance to participate in a variety of Higher Education Awareness Days held in Queens University Belfast, University of Ulster, and Stranmillis University College, Belfast.