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| Dundonald High School Dundonald princeps schola | |
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| Address | |
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764 Upper Newtownards Road , , BT16 1TH Northern Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 54°35′48″N 5°47′25″W / 54.5966°N 5.7904°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Dundonald Boys' High School |
| School type | Post-Primary Government Controlled Secondary School |
| Motto | Absque Labore Nihil (Latin) (Nothing Without Labor) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Mixed |
| Denomination | Multi |
| Established | 1970s |
| Status | Open |
| Sister school | Dundonald Girl's High School (Merged) |
| School district | Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council |
| Authority |
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| School number | 4210262 |
| Principal | Ken Perry |
| Years | 8-12 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11 - 17 |
| Enrollment | 600 (approx) |
| International students | Yes |
| Education system | CCEA |
| Classes offered | Level 1 - Level 2 Qualifications |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Hours in school day | 6-7 |
| Campuses | A, B, C + D block |
| Campus size | Total distance: 1.34 km (4,390.14 ft) |
| Area | Total area: 103,255.71 m² (1,111,435.16 ft² |
| Campus type | Block System |
| Student Union/Association | National Union of Students-Union of Students in Ireland (NUS-USI) |
| Colour(s) | Black, maroon, grey |
| Slogan | "A caring school at the heart of the community" |
| Song | "Run" by Snow Patrol |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | |
| Newspaper | DHS Newsletter |
| Key products | Community Servicing |
| Endowment | Dundonald Foodbank |
| Budget | Set by EA |
| School fees | N/A - Government Funded / Optional School Funds by parents annually |
| Communities served | Dundonald, Newtownards, Comber, Bangor, Belfast |
| Website | dundonaldhigh |
Dundonald High School is a controlled co-educational secondary school[1] located in Dundonald, in Northern Ireland. The school opened in the early-1970s and offers education to 11 to 16-year-olds.[2][3][4]
Students come from the Dundonald area, Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Comber, Gilnahirk and Belfast.[5] Students of all ethnic, religious backgrounds and country origins are welcomed, with students from countries such as Portugal, Hungary, Bangladesh and Estonia have attended the school.[6]
The school badge is similar to the County Down coat of arms with the motto "Absque Labore Nihil" which translates to "Nothing Without Labour" in Latin.[7] The school is run under the South Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB).[8]
The school is located on the Upper Newtownards Road. The River Enler runs beside the school.[9] Dundonald High School is partnered with Presentation College Headford, in County Galway, Ireland.[10]
The school offers a wide range of subjects that include: English, mathematics, home economics, music, technology, art and design, French, Spanish, geography, history, OCN Well-being, Prince's Trust, learning for life and work, science, horticulture, business studies, physical education and information and communications technology. These subjects (excluding compulsory English, maths and science) are made available to Key Stage 4 level students to choose from. Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the qualification framework used. The GCSE-level or level 1 and 2 qualifications are awarded from CCEA, Edexcel, Essential Skills, Key Skills, AQA, BTEC and Open College Network (OCN) education boards.[11][12] Extra qualification and learning events come from Young Enterprise.[13]
The high school runs an annual celebration of success programme, awarding students for their efforts and achievements throughout the school year.[14][15] The programme exhibits a range of musical performances throughout. Parents and special guests attend, such as local primary principals, volunteers and community workers.[14]
- ^ "Information on school types in Northern Ireland". Department of Education. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "dundonald high school". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "Dundonald High School: No decision made says John O'Dowd". BBC News. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "dundonald high school". geodruid.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "Location". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "School enrolments - overview". Department of Education. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ Lonergan, Aidan. "All 32 Irish county coat of arms, what they mean and where they come from". The Irish Post. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Education Authority". www.eani.org.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "River Enler, Newtownards Northern Ireland". Wild Trout Trust. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Presentation College Headford". World News. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "Key Stage 3". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "Key Stage 4". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Perry, Ken. "Young Enterprise Business Event". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Dundonald High's 'Celebration of Success'". NewtownardsChronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Celebration of Success 2016". DundonaldHigh.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2018.