ANNUAL REPORT

2017-2018

WINDMILL INTEGRATEDPRIMARY SCHOOL& NURSERY UNIT

Chairman's Forword2017-2018

This is a very special year for Windmill and for all Integrated Schools. We celebrate the courage and persistence of those pioneering parents who took those first steps to setting up Windmill IPS thirty years ago and the hundreds of children who have come through the school and are now perhaps parents of children in school today. Throughout those thirty years Windmill IPS children have always been cherished and valued within the integrated ethos of respect and inclusion. Over the years the school community has grown and the school has built partnerships with local schools and with schools all over Europe. Every year the Annual General Report reminds us of the large number of activities and opportunities for learning your children experience from football coaching to creative art, from shared learning with our partner school, Bush Primary School, to finding out about children in other countries through our various Erasmus partnerships. Like all schools we face difficult choices, challenges and obstacles along the way. Integrated schools are still very much in the minority and we often lack the support offered freely to other schools. Our Principal and staff have done a fabulous job in securing extra funding from all sorts of agencies and your children have benefited from many after-school clubs and from French and Mandarin Chinese classes. However, there is never enough money and funding is constantly being reduced or withdrawn.

Parents have always played an essential role in Windmill IPS supporting their children in their learning and school events and celebrations. The Parents’ Council has, in its different forms over the years, helped to raise money for example, playground equipment and children’s parties. The Parents’ Council and Board of Governors both need new parent representatives. The Board of Governors has vacancies for both Parent Governors and Foundation Governors. Being a governor gives parents a chance to see all the amazing things that the school is doing as well as help shape, inform and evaluate the school aims, achievements and progress across the curriculum. It’s a great opportunity as a governor to be able to encourage and support the Principal and staff with your skills and experiences.

During this coming year there will be a number of events celebrating both current and past pupils of Windmill over the past 30 years. We will also be celebrating the invaluable support and involvement of parents and carers in their children’s education and welfare. The Board of Governors thank the parents, staff and children for making Windmill Integrated Primary School such a brilliant school and look forward with confidence to the next 3o years. Vivien KellyChair On behalf of Board of Governors Windmill Integrated Primary School

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Again, it has been an absolute pleasure working alongside such dedicated and conscientious staff, all of whom support the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of your children and I would like to thank them for all their hard work. This has been a very difficult year for a number of members of staff and families within the school and I commend their commitment and level of strength given, the very difficult personal circumstances faced.

The report below gives you a synopsis of yet another busy and successful year at Windmill.

Board of Governors Membership and ResponsibilitiesThe Governors are ultimately responsible for the overall management of the school. They are required to meet for a minimum of three times each year but in practice meet much more frequently than this.Some of their duties include:The oversight of the curriculum;The control of the budget;The provision of information to parents;The selection of staff;The maintenance of the premises;The Admissions Policy;Fostering links with the local community and pursuing the objectives of Mutual Understanding.

EnrolmentThirty-one children enrolled in Primary One in September 2017. An ‘Open Afternoon’ was arranged in December 2016 for prospective parents and pupils who wished to enrol in future years. This afternoon afforded parents the opportunity to visit each of the classrooms and speak with teachers and support staff. This event proved very successful and we had a large number of parents availing of this opportunity to visit the school.

The CurriculumUnder the Education Reform Order the responsibility of governors for the curriculum i.e. what is taught in the school, has been increased. The day-to-day organisation of the curriculum remains the Principal’s responsibility. The Governors’ control of the curriculum is mainly determined by the government. It is however our responsibility to ensure that a broad and balanced curriculum is provided for all pupils. To this end the school implements the statutory requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Teachers continued to thoroughly plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Parent Interviews were held in February and yearly reports to parents were forwarded in June. Parents received information about class routines, homeworks, etc from class teachers in early September.

Attendance

Attendance at the school continued to be very good with the average attendance being 95.2%. Congratulations to four children who achieved full attendance during 2017/2018.

Management

During 2017/2018 School development work was undertaken in the following areas:

Language and Literacy (including Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing: schools are also encouraged to teach additional languages) Language and Literacy is seen as central to the curriculum in this school. During the course of this academic year all teaching staff from Primary 1-Primary 7 worked alongside Mrs Anne McErlane on the ‘development of Creative Writing’ throughout the school. Staff worked in their relevant Key Stages, where they looked at the progression of Creative Writing from one year group to another.Money raised through the annual Book Fair enabled the purchase of additional reading texts to promote children’s enthusiasm and develop their skills. Three classroom assistants were trained up by Mrs Kate O’Hanlon, previous Literacy advisor with the S.E.L.B in the Boosting Reading programme. Mrs Ross, Literacy Co-ordinator marked World Book Day by undertaking reading buddies. Older pupils were partnered with younger pupils and time was spent reading their favourite books to each other. This proved very successful and a number of parents commented favourably on the fact that the children weren’t expected to dress up as their favourite book character.Windmill Integrated Primary School continued to use the Accelerated Reader Programme. All the pupils from P3-P7 were tested using the Star Reader test which is compatible with the ipad. Outcomes from the tests will enable staff to ensure that pupils access reading material at their reading level. (Zone of Proximal Development). All staff have been trained to implement Accelerated Reader. Children undertake a quiz within 24 hours of having read a book. On Wednesday 1st November 2017 members of the teaching staff and some classroom assistants received training in the use of Accelerated Reader from Mr Liam O’Hare, representative from Renaissance Learning and P7 classroom teacher.On Wednesday 29th November 2017 many members of staff (teaching and non-teaching) undertook a Twi-light on Accelerated Reader. Mrs Ross, Literacy Coordinator held a short meeting with the staff to discuss how the school was going to implement this programme. Remainder of the time was given to staff to prepare for the implementation of Accelerated Reader within their classrooms. Non-teaching staff spent the time labelling a range of reading books in the different classrooms.On Thursday 2nd November, Windmill Integrated Primary School held a Reading Workshop for parents of children from Primary 2 to Primary 4. This workshop was facilitated by Mrs Kate O’Hanlon, previous Literacy advisor with The S.E.L.B and was very well received by all those who attended.On Thursday 9th November 2017, Primary 4-Primary 7 parents were invited to a workshop about Accelerated Reader. This workshop was held at Bush Primary School as part of the school’s Shared Education link. Mr Liam O’Hare facilitated the workshop. Mrs Anne McErlane who had worked previously with all of the teaching staff from Nursery to Primary 7 on their WAU (Science and Technology, History and Geography) themes to ensure progression and to link with the cross curricular skills

of Communication, Numeracy and ICT is currently working on material to assist staff in Northern Ireland with Reading. She invited Mrs Ross, Literacy Co-ordinator to a Reading cluster group on Monday 27th November. This cluster group was held at Phoenix Integrated Primary. During the 2017/2018 academic year Mrs Loughran undertook the ‘Talking Partners Programme and continued working with 3 identified children as a group for 15 minutes 3 times a week for a period of 10 weeks. The school continued to invest in ‘Language Link’ and all children from P1 to P3 were tested. Information gleaned from the programme was used to plan for the needs of individual or groups of children. The programme tied in with the ‘Talking Partners’ Programme. Mrs Ross attended a number of days training for Literacy Coordinators. Such training was provided via the Key Stage 2/3 Signature Project and Teacher Professional Learning days within Shared Education.Mrs Ferguson obtained funding from EMPOWER Project to enable Mrs Hughes, SENCO to work with those children who were identified as needing peripatetic support. Mrs Hughes taught the identified children every Wednesday from 3-4pm, for 12 weeks up till end of June. It is hoped that such support will be delivered by the EA in September 2018.Weekly French lessons for P1 – P7 classes continued throughout the whole school year. Such an opportunity has prepared the Primary 7 pupils for transferring to secondary education.

Mathematics and Numeracy (focusing on the development of mathematical concepts and numeracy across the curriculum).This academic year the whole school continued to focus on developing Mental Maths skills throughout the school. There are 7 different Mental Maths strategies for eg. Counting On, Counting backwards, Partitioning etc. All staff focused on developing the children’s mental maths competences by focusing each day/ week on a mental maths strategy at an age appropriate /ability level for their class.Mrs Nugent attended a number of days training for Numeracy Coordinators. Such training was provided via the Key Stage 2/3 Signature Project and Teacher Professional Learning days within Shared Education. On Friday 22nd September, Mr Timothy Doyle worked with all of the classroom assistants to deliver Numeracy training, focusing on Mental Maths strategies.Many practical experiences are used particularly in the early years to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in Mathematics. This year the school continued to use Heinemann Active Maths, an activity led maths subscription service for schools using the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Foundation, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Real- life examples from Northern Ireland’s local cities, towns, rivers, hills and football teams make the programme unique to Northern Ireland. It is a totally interactive programme incorporating online software and games, printable resources and teaching plans. This year the school continued using the weekly lesson plan format which was highly praised by the Inspectorate during our inspection in January 2015. Staff also continued to use Adaptive Learning Teaching and Assessment Mathematics (ALTA Maths), an assessment and recording system designed for P3-P7 pupils to support and enhance teaching and learning. Pupils were able to conduct practice tests and confirm level tests, as well as adaptive tests which suitably

challenged individual abilities in all areas of Mathematics i.e. Number, Measure, Shape & Space, Data Handling & Algebra. It builds up a formative assessment record and profile to show the level of progress made and to identify areas of difficulty which can assist teachers in planning individual tuition for class. Children are encouraged to use it at home as well as in school. The teachers continued to investigate many web-sites and programmes which could be used via the Interactive White Boards/ipads to further enhance the learning experiences of the children. Drumglass High School hosted a Maths Roadshow on Wednesday 27th September. Primary 7’s attended and some pupils won some Literacy/Numeracy equipment.

The Arts (including Art & Design, Drama and Music) The school has a strong tradition of musical and dramatic productions. At Christmas the pupils and parents very much enjoyed the P1 production which took place on Thursday 7th December at 1pm.This year it was decided that the school would alternate its Christmas performances as follows: Whole School Carol Service at St. Patrick’s Church Dungannon, Key Stage 1 Christmas Performance and then Key Stage 2 Christmas Performance. This year the school held a whole school Carol Service at St. Patrick’s Church, Dungannon on 5th December 2017.Tuition in the stringed instruments was provided by Mrs Edel Moore, peripatetic teacher from the Education Authority Southern Region. Windmill Integrated Primary School was involved in the Tutoring in Schools programme with the University of Ulster. Mrs Ferguson posted a number of opportunities/programmes up on the website for students to consider. Unfortunately, this academic year there was no uptake by University of Ulster students. For 6 weeks, 30, P5-P7 pupils attended an Extended Schools workshop at St. Patrick’s College Dungannon from 3-4.30pm. The children undertook craft activities such as a Christmas candle holder and a clay mosaic was erected in Big Bear Woods.Parents and children made a Christmas wreath under the direction and guidance of staff from the Willowbank Centre. Thanks must be extended to Mrs Michelle Dugal and Miss Veronica Stewart for accompanying the children to these workshops.Mrs Paula Donnelly and Mrs Sandra Ferguson met with Miss Melissa McClements from Opus Digital on 7th February 2018 to discuss creating a mural on the History of Windmill Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit. The group also discussed the possibility of a 30th Anniversary photo of the whole school.On Wednesday 31st January 2018, Mrs Corr and Mrs Ferguson met with ceramic artist Mrs Shauna McCann to discuss the possibility of a ceramic project involving the whole school to celebrate Windmill’s 30th Anniversary. It was agreed that Mrs Ferguson and Mrs McCann would meet with the Pupil Council to obtain their ideas. This meeting took place on Monday 5th March 2018 and was extremely productive. The project was brought to fruition with the creation of 2 pieces; a heart shape with portraits of P2-P3 pupils surrounded by handprints of Nursery and Primary 1 pupils and the Windmill logo depicting all of the different activities undertaken in school. Parents were invited to a ‘French Night’ on Thursday 3 rd May 2018 at the Integrated College Dungannon. All of the pupils from Primary 1to Primary 7 participated under the guidance and direction of Mrs Diane Daly. Mrs Stephanie Hazelton, parent and artist created the scenery. Mrs Ferguson liaised with the chef at the Integrated College to provide a hot and cold buffet at the end of the night and given that Windmill Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit is celebrating its 30 th

Anniversary, a birthday cake was obtained and shared with all in attendance. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the French Night and it is hoped that all the parents recognise the value of French and offer their support in maintaining it throughout the school for years to come.Mr Campbell and his Primary 7 class created a cross sectional view of the Titanic with Primary 7 from Bush Primary School as part of their Shared Education project. Mrs Stephanie Hazelton, artist helped bring the project to fruition. The cross sectional view is displayed in the school’s foyer for all to see.

The World Around Us (WAU) (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding in Geography, History and Science and Technology) Staff continued to plan the WAU for their year group using a weekly planner. This planner is very much skills based. Mrs Anne McErlane worked with all of the teaching staff from Nursery to Primary 7 on their WAU (Science and Technology, History and Geography) themes to ensure progression and to link with the cross curricular skills of Communication, Numeracy and ICT. Mrs Anne McErlane also recommended that Mrs Joanne Mitchell attend The Pushkin Trust writing workshop. Mrs Mitchell attended this workshop from Friday 24th November till Sunday 26th November 2018.On the 9th March 2018 3 Primary 7 pupils and 1, Primary 5 pupil participated in the K’Nex Challenge at the Royal School Dungannon. They had design and build a football stadium. On Tuesday 23rd January 2018, Mrs Pauline McAlister (Principal of Bush P.S) and Mrs Sandra Ferguson met with Mr Brian Poots from the Forest Schools. Both schools wish to become involved in the Forest School Programme, next academic year. Mid Ulster Council have agreed to fund the training of one member of staff and a class. Both schools are also considering offering this opportunity to a couple of other classes as part of their Shared Education partnership.20 pupils from P5-P7 attended an after school Science club at the Integrated College Dungannon This club was part of the Extended Schools Cluster programme and took place every Wednesday from 3-4.30pm over a period of 12 weeks. The children participated in a CSI workshop and made a hedgehog hotel in the Technology suite.Zoolab visited St. Patrick’s College and our Primary 5 children got an opportunity to attend a workshop which tied in with their WAU topic of ‘The Rainforests’.Mrs Sandra Ferguson and the Eco-team worked tirelessly all year on different projects relating to the PolliNation Project, our school is involved in. Some of the projects the Eco-team were involved in included maintaining the mini beast log-pile, butterfly garden and vegetable garden The Eco- team also planted more hedgerows, herbs, plants, vegetables, fruit trees and fruit bushes to entice more pollinators onto our school site. Miss Rachael Conway from ‘Learning Through Landscapes’ visited our school and worked alongside our Primary 3 children on examining Pollinators. She also undertook an art activity with them. Miss Conway also worked with the Eco-team and together they undertook a survey of the school grounds to identify future actions which could be undertaken to improve our school grounds for Pollinators. The group also surveyed 3 different sites within our school grounds and inputted the information found onto the Learning Through Landscapes website. Parents and their children

were invited to Grand Prix workshop at I.C.D on Monday 4 th December 2017. This workshop was delivered by SENTINUS. Mrs Ferguson also attended.

The Conservation Volunteers have been out a Windmill on 2 different occasions to undertake some of the work agreed at the beginning of the 2017/2018 academic year. An outdoor classroom was erected in BIG BEAR WOODS and a couple of paths were created throughout the woods.

P4-P7 Parents and their children were offered the opportunity to attend an evening Sensor Technology workshop at the Integrated College Dungannon facilitated by Sentinus on Monday 21st May from 6.20pm-8.30pm. A great evening was had by all. The children and their parents had to undertake a number of activities for eg making a safe and then fitting an alarm which would sound if the box was moved or opened.

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PDMU) (focusing on Emotional development, social skills, learning to learn, health, relationships and mutual understanding in the local and global community). PDMU was approached through everyday life in school and the examples that were set by staff as well as specific lessons from the Living Learning Together year group boxes and circle time activities. P7 pupils attended the Education Authority –Southern Region ‘Love for Life’ programme.This year all classes from Nursery to Primary 7 were linked to their counterparts in Bush Primary School as a result of our involvement with the Shared Education Programme. This is our third year of being involved with this programme. Each year group from Nursery to Primary 7 undertook a number of activities which complemented the delivery of our PDMU programme particularly Strand 2 as well as covering aspects of World Around Us regarding our locality.On Wednesday 1st November 2017 many members of staff (teaching and non-teaching) received Defibrillator training and Basic First Aid training from personnel from Emergency Medical Supplies.During an INSET day on Tuesday 20 th February 2018, Mrs Jane Dalgitty (Behavioural Support Team) worked with all the teaching and non-teaching staff on Promoting Positive Behaviour not only in the classroom but out in the playground.Mrs Cleary, who is in charge of Outdoor Play has asked parents to donate any items which children could use for small world play, in the Mud Kitchen and/or in other areas within the playground.Windmill Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit was involved in THE BIG SMALL STORIES PROJECT run by NICIE in conjunction with the Heritage Fund. All of the information collated had to be archived on to C2k FRONTER for upload to the Public Records Office. Closing date for this was Friday 23rd February 2018. Heartfelt thanks must be extended to all those who contributed to this project and to Mrs Donnelly, ICT technician at Windmill for all her hard work in collating all of the information and archiving it. Much of the information uploaded can also be obtained on the school website. Windmill Integrated Primary School held a Parents’ Information Evening (Nursery to Primary 7) on Thursday 15th March 2018 about RELAX KIDS. Every child from Nursery to Primary 7 obtained 6 sessions of RELAX KIDS before the end of the school year. The RELAX KIDS workshops commenced for Nursery to Primary 3 pupils on Friday 9th March 2018. Reports were extremely positive with one child having fallen asleep – he was so relaxed!!!

On Wednesday 21st March 2018, Windmill Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit had a sustainability inspection. Given the fact that staff were following Union advice, only the school’s safeguarding arrangements were inspected. The inspector spoke to Primary 6 pupils as well as Mrs Vivien Kelly, Chair of the Board of Governors and Mrs Ferguson. Inspection report can be viewed online.

Keeping Safe Programme- The NSPCC and the Department of Education in Northern Ireland are working in partnership to pilot the Keeping Safe Programme in 90 schools between 2015 and 2018. We are fortunate to be delivering this programme at Windmill. Mrs Barbara Nugent had been seconded to the NSPCC for two years. It was during this time that Mrs Nugent worked on the resources to deliver this valuable programme.Classroom resources have been designed under 3 main themes with each year group delivering 3 lessons under each of the themes.

- Healthy relationships- My body- Being Safe

The programme includes:- Age appropriate lessons- Tailored school assemblies designed to engage children in learning about

keeping safe- School staff receiving guidance about how to reinforce safety messages to

children in all classes from P1-P7On Wednesday 7th February 2018, a representative from NSPCC visited Windmill to speak to Mrs Ferguson about Child Protection and the impact that the Keeping Safe Programme is having on the total school community.

Mrs Ferguson undertook 10 sessions of cycling proficiency with a group of Primary 7 pupils and assessed the children.Primary 3JH children were involved in a ‘Young Enterprise’ Programme entitled ‘Our families’. They participated in 5 sessions from 1.15-2pm.This academic year Windmill Integrated Primary School continued its involvement in the Sustrans Active School Travel Programme. The Active School Travel Programme is an exciting initiative for schools who wish to see more of their pupils choosing an active and healthy journey to school. The aim of the programme is to increase the number of pupils walking, cycling and scooting to school. Sustrans is being funded by the Public Health Agency and the Department for Infrastructure to continue delivering the Active School Travel Programme across Northern Ireland until 2021. Throughout the year the children were encouraged to be involved in a number of activities for eg Walk to School Week and The BIG PEDAL. Windmill was successful in obtaining the Active School Travel Bronze Award in 2016-2017 and will be pursuing the Silver Award within the next academic year.

Using Information and Communications Technology (UICT)ICT is embedded throughout the curriculum. Across the curriculum pupils were provided with many opportunities to build on and improve their ICT skills. The voluntary ICT Accreditation Scheme in both Key Stage 1 and 2 which enabled pupils to gain external recognition in this field ended in June 2013. Windmill Integrated

Primary School continued to assess pupil competency in the statutory cross-curricular skill of Using ICT and reported this to parents as part of the Annual Report using qualitative comments based on the Levels of Progression.

Primary 6 and Primary 7 participated in a Robotics workshop facilitated by Sentinus. The children had to programme a robot using a computer code to travel a given route.

Physical Education (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding through play and a range of physical activities) The children experienced a range of sport and sporting activities as part of the curriculum for physical education and as extra- curricular activities. Teams were also entered in the competitive Tri–County Netball, Hockey and Football Leagues and the Tyrone County Board Gaelic Blitz. The netball team took part in the Dungannon District of the Tri–County netball league and the Blitz day for all areas. During the year the School Football Team played in a number of football matches in the Tri-County League and performed really well in all their matches. Mr Campbell and Miss Heron accompanied the Girls’ football team to Mid Ulster Arena in Cookstown to participate in a range of football activities.

Swimming this year continued to be offered to pupils from P3 – P7. The swimming lessons took place in Dungannon Leisure Centre. Offering swimming at this earlier age allows the children to master the basic skills and perfect their swimming techniques. Dungannon Leisure Centre held its second schools’ swimming gala on 7 th February 2018.4, Primary 5-Primary 7 pupils attended the Swimming Gala organised by Dungannon Leisure Centre. Congratulations to all involved. Each child obtained a personal best. Thanks to Mr Campbell, Miss Herron and Mrs Ferguson for accompanying the children.Primary 7 pupils headed off to Shannaghmore for their annual 3 day outdoor residential from 18th-20th April. Pupils were accompanied by Mrs Creggan, Mrs Tate and Mr Campbell. A great time was had by all and both the children and staff participated in all events. This was a real bonding session for the staff and pupils who attended and many got the opportunity to try out new skills and activities. An IFA coach came into school every Wednesday throughout this academic year to take all the classes from Primary 1to Primary 5 for football. Class teachers were given a scheme of work which they can use for future reference. On Wednesday 6th December 2017 members of the teaching staff and non-teaching staff received training from PlayBoard N.I on Outdoor Play and Playground Games.This year again, saw sports day taking place on the new full sized football pitch at Dungannon United Youth with a picnic being held for the parents and children during lunchtime. Children were again placed in different coloured house teams with boys and girls participating separately in the various events. An ice- cream van was also invited on site. A number of external coaches also assisted staff during school hours as follows:- Coach from Torrent centre took Nursery pupils for Gaelic fundamental skills and Primary 5-7 children for Gaelic football.

Coach from Torrent centre took Primary 6 for badminton

- P.E teacher from the Integrated College Dungannon worked with the Primary 7 children on developing their football skills. - - A representative from the Mid Ulster Council took the Primary 6 and Primary 7 children for Dodgeball coaching.

Religious Education The teaching of Religious Education (R.E.), in each age group was based on the core syllabus for Northern Ireland which has a Christian ethos. Windmill Integrated Primary School purchased the ‘Grow in Love’ series for Primary 1-Primary 7. It is non-denominational in character. Various visitors were invited to the school to take part in assembly from time to time. We thank all the local church representatives who support us faithfully in this way. Assemblies were held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Each class periodically took part in Friday assemblies. Our whole school participated in the Annual Harvest Service which was held in school. Refreshments were served after the service. Each class participated. The Retiring offering went to our chosen charity for this year –Action MS. Each family was asked to bring in 1 non-perishable food item for distribution to homeless families in Dungannon. Thorpe Gospel Group visited Windmill and entertained the whole school.Miss Cheryl Roberts from The Vineyard came into school to receive the number of hampers that had been donated by the Parents Council. Miss Roberts spoke about how the children’s contributions could make a massive difference to the lives of others.Primary 4 children celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday 2nd June 2018. Thanks is extended to Mrs Sharon Cleary, for preparing the children for this event and to Mr Campbell and Mrs Ross for assisting with the music. Thanks to Mrs Elizabeth Seal for playing the organ on the day. Primary 7 pupils celebrated their Confirmation on Sunday 6th May in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungannon. Sincere thanks must be extended to Mr Kevin Campbell for preparing the Primary 7 pupils for this sacrament..

Walk Through The Bible - Miss Jenny Kilpatrick came to Windmill Integrated Primary School to undertake a series of five one hour lessons for the New Testament with Primary 7. She used storytelling, drama, videos and multi-media. The children were taught a set of keywords and hand signs that help them remember the storyline.

Pupil AssessmentThe N.I. Curriculum is taught in three Stages; children in Years 1 & 2 are in Foundation Stage, Years 3 and 4 are in Key Stage One while those in Years 5, 6 and 7 are in Key Stage Two. The assessment of pupils’ progress is made using continuous assessment by the class teacher, which includes weekly, topic and termly/yearly tests and the results of external tests. Statutory Assessment in English and Mathematics became compulsory in the 1996-97 school year and pupils at the end of both Key Stage 1 (Year 4) and Key Stage 2 (Year 7) have their academic performance assessed in both English and Mathematics. Mrs Ross, Assessment Coordinator and Literacy Coordinator along with Mrs Hughes, SENCO, Mrs Nugent

Numeracy Coordinator and Mrs Ferguson examined the end of year assessment results for both Literacy and Numeracy in order to identify areas in both subjects which the school/classes needed to focus on during the 2018/2019 academic year. Information gained was fed into the School Development Plan.This year our school was expected to submit an ICT portfolio. Staff agreed not to submit the school portfolio for moderation by CCEA as recommended by the various teaching unions.

Drugs EducationAs in previous years the pupils were provided with opportunities to learn about the safe and correct use of prescribed drugs and the potential harmful effects of non-prescription drugs including alcohol and tobacco. This programme is delivered through the World Around Us and PDMU Topics.

Extra-curricular ActivitiesWindmill Integrated Primary School offered a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils from P3 – P7. The activities included Netball, Basketball, Games Club, Football, Hockey, Multi-Sports, Table tennis, K’Nex Club, Outdoor Games, Gaelic Football, Art, Tennis, Computer Club, Choir, Gymnastics, Dance, Transfer, Literacy and Mandarin Chinese. The response to these activities was phenomenal and a heart-felt thanks is extended to all members of staff and external facilitators who so willingly give up their time and expertise to run the afore-mentioned clubs. The success of our extra-curricular activities is also down to the support of you the parents in ensuring that your child/ren faithfully attends.

CharitiesThank you to all parents and children for their generous support throughout the year.On the 2nd February, a representative from Action MS visited Windmill to speak to the children about their chosen charity for the year. She informed them that to raise money the whole school including the Nursery would be involved in a sponsored walk around Dungannon Park. This walk took place on Friday 23rd February 2018 and raised over £1500. Fantastic effort.

School Placements

Organisation Reason for Placement DurationStudent from Stranmillis

Teaching Practice in P7 7 weeks

ICD students Student placement 1 weekMENCAP 1 day/week

Visit of PGCE StudentsDr. Glenda Walsh from Stranmillis contacted Mrs Corr asking if 15 PGCE students could visit school to observe good practice in the early years. Mrs Walsh had contacted the Inspectorate to ask their advice on schools they would recommend for the students to visit. Staff were very honoured that Windmill Integrated Primary School was one of the schools recommended by the Inspectorate.

Spanish TeachersWindmill Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit had the pleasure of 5 Spanish Teachers at different times throughout the course of the year. The teachers spent time throughout the school but particularly in the Nursery and Foundation Stage classrooms.

School Council – Windmill Integrated Primary School’s council was up and running again this year. It provides children with a way of discussing issues and making decisions to help everyone in school. Mrs Ferguson is the link teacher for this initiative. Two School Counsellors were elected from each class in P3-P7 and they attended school council meetings. They were very active in that they:

Let the class know what was discussed at the meetingsTook the views of classmates to the School Councilwere involved in projects that the School Council organisedelected officers i.e. Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary.

Primary Seven LeaversOf the 29, P7 pupils transferring to secondary education, 20 went to the Integrated College, Dungannon, 1 transferred to St. Patrick’s Academy, 4 to St. Patrick’s College and 4 to Royal School, Dungannon.

StaffMrs Kate Sherstha, who worked in Windmill for nearly 11 years, left on Thursday 14th June to take up a permanent position at Northlands Surgery. Everyone at Windmill would like to thank Kate for all her hard work and commitment to Windmill over the years and wish her every success for the future.

Staff TrainingStaff attended a number of courses throughout the course of the school year which were essential not only in helping them develop their role but also contributed towards improving the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom and throughout the whole school.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Member of staff Date CourseMrs Samantha Ross 11th September 2017 Literacy Co-ordinator

role (am), working with Mrs Anne McErlane- Literacy (pm)

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 12th September 2017 Ulster Scots Music and Dance Tuition- 7-9pm

Mr Kevin Campbell 15th September 2017 P7 Shared Education evaluation with Mrs Barbara McKenzie from Bush Primary School

Mrs Sharon Cleary 18th, 19th 20th September (9.00am-12.20pm each day)

Undertaking BPVS Baseline Assessments with P1’s

All Classroom Assistants

22nd September 2017Numeracy Training with Mr Timothy Doyle ( all day). Since publication Mr Doyle has passed away and everyone at Windmill would like to extendtheir sincere sympathy to the Doyle family circle.

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 26th September 2017 Conference with ETI on different types of Inspections

Mrs Eileen Vaughan 28th September 2017 Shared Education- Conference on Teacher Professional Learning Modules

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 28th September 2017 Shared Education- Conference on Teacher Professional Learning Modules

Mrs Samantha Ross 29th September 2017 VP Forum in Slemish College

Mrs Samantha Ross 3rd October 2017 Literacy Coordinator Training at Clounagh Teachers Centre

Mrs Barbara Nugent 3rd October 2017 Numeracy Co-ordinator training at Clounagh Teacher’s Centre

Mrs Barbara Nugent 4th October 2017 P6 Shared Education Planning day with Bush Primary School.

Miss Nicola Hughes 4th & 5Th October 2017 Shared Education- Teachers Professional Development Course on Collaborative Learning Online at Clounagh Teachers Centre

Mrs Eileen Vaughan 4th & 5Th October 2017 Shared Education- Teachers Professional Development Course on Collaborative Learning Online at Clounagh Teachers Centre

Mrs Sharon Cleary 5th October 2017 P1 Shared Education Planning with Bush Primary School

Mrs Barbara Nugent 5th October 2017 Attended Co-ordinator Cluster for KS2/3 Signature Project

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 5th October 2017 Extended Schools Cluster Meeting with St. Patrick’s College, ICD, Dungannon Primary School and Sperrinview Special School

Mrs Joanne Mitchell 6th October 2017 P4JM Shared Education Planning with Bush Primary School.

Mrs Paula Donnelly, Mrs Mary Mullan, Mrs

Saturday 7th October 2017

9-11.30am at Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh

Sandra Ferguson Defibrillator Training delivered as a result of a successful application to SportNI.

Miss Nicola Hughes, Mrs Barbara Nugent, Mr Kevin Campbell

9th October 2017Worked alongside Mrs Anne McErlane to examine the progression of World Around Us (Science and Technology, History and Geography) themes within Key Stage 2 and how the Cross- Curricular Skills of Communication, Mathematics and ICT can be incorporated at an age appropriate , ability level..

Mrs Jacqui Hughes, Mrs Joanne Mitchell and Mrs Eileen Vaughan

10th October 2017Worked alongside Mrs Anne McErlane to examine the progression of World Around Us (Science and Technology, History and Geography) themes within Key Stage 1 and how the Cross- Curricular Skills of Communication, Mathematics and ICT can be incorporated at an age appropriate , ability level..

Mrs Kierna Corr, Mrs Sharon Cleary , Mrs Samantha Ross

11th October 2017Worked alongside Mrs Anne McErlane to examine the progression of World Around Us (Science and Technology, History and Geography) themes within Early Years and how the Cross- Curricular Skills of Communication, Mathematics and ICT can be incorporated at an age appropriate , ability level..

Mrs Samantha Ross 12th October 2017 P2 Shared Education Planning with Bush Primary School

Miss Nicola Hughes 12th October 2017 Coding training at St. Peter’s and St. Pauls’

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 13th October 2017 Attended Fortwilliam Centre, Belfast regarding the Handling Complaints Procedure

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 16th October 2017 PRSD ReviewMrs Kierna Corr 19th October 2017 Attended Stranmillis

University Belfast to deliver a workshop on outdoor play to Early Year and Foundation Stage teachers.

Mrs Barbara Nugent 20th October 2017 Attended CCEA course on Assessing Numeracy

Mrs Kierna Corr 23rd October 2017 ‘Getting Ready to Learn’ Cluster at DTC

Mrs Jacqui Hughes, 23rd October 2017 Health Awareness

Mrs Joanne Mitchell, Mrs Beverley Somerville & Mrs Enda Creggan

training at Armagh Teachers Centre

Mrs Samantha Ross 23rd October 2017 V.P admin (pm)Mrs Kierna Corr 24th October 2017 NICIE Early Years

Forum at Hazelwood Integrated Primary School (pm)

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 24th October 2017 Peace 1V funding- conference at Armagh City Hotel

Mrs Joanne Mitchell 3rd November 2017 Examining WAU themes across the whole school

Miss Nicola Hughes 6th November 2017 P5 Shared Education Planning day with Bush Primary School

Mrs Kierna Corr 7th November 2017 Erasmus + , BelfastMrs Joanne Mitchell 8th November 2017 Ipad training at Amma

Centre, ArmaghMrs Samantha Ross 9th November 2017 Garage Band Training

at Amma Centre, Armagh

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 14th November 2017 Solas Training- Tackling Underachievement in Numeracy

Miss Nicola Hughes 15th November 2017 Shared Education-TPL- Online Collaboration

Mrs Samantha Ross, Mrs Joanne Mitchell, Mrs Sharon Cleary

15th November 2017 Meeting with Mrs Anne McErlane reg Literacy and WAU

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 15th November 2017 Global Learning Programme

Mrs Barbara Nugent 16th November 2017 Quality Feedback in Numeracy

Mrs Samantha Ross 16th November 2017 Quality Feedback in Literacy

Mrs Samantha Ross & Mrs Paula Donnelly

20th November 2017Securus Overview Session

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 21st November 2017 Keeping Safe Twi-light at NSPCC Craigavon

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 23rd & 24th November 2017

Enthuse- WAU‘Whatever the Weather’

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 23rd November 2017 Recruitment and Selection

Miss Nicola Hughes 23rd November 2017 Digital StorytellingMrs Joanne Mitchell 24th November 2017 WAU PolicyMrs Joanne Mitchell 25th &26th November

2017Pushkin Award

Mrs Samantha Ross 27th November 2017 Reading Cluster group at Phoenix Integrated Primary School. Working alongside facilitator Mrs Anne McErlane

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 28th November 2017 Meeting with Educational Psychologist regarding Nuture Room etc

Miss Nicola Hughes 30th November & 1st December 2017

Creating Effective links and Partnerships

Mrs Samantha Ross 1st December 2017 Getting Clever with Punctuation, Grammar KS2/3

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 4th December 2017 Managing Redundancies

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 12th December 2017 Tackling Underachievement in Numeracy

Mrs Barbara Nugent 13th December 2017 Child Protection Training

All teaching and non-teaching staff

10th January 2018 Autism Training

Mrs Vanda Tate & Mrs Beverley Somerville

11th&12th January 2018

First Aid

Mrs Sharon Cleary 11th &12th January 2018

Shared Education R.E Course

Mrs Kierna Corr 12th January 2018 InterviewMrs Barbara Nugent/ Mr Kevin Campbell

15th January 2018 ‘Bar Modelling’ in Mathematics

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 22nd January 2018 Worked on Annual Reviews

Mrs Barbara Nugent 22nd January 2018(Half Day)

Mrs Nugent as Numeracy Co-ordinator took out focus groups

from each class. Focus was mental maths strategies.

Mrs Kierna Corr 24th January 2018 Delivered training for Shared Education on’ Outdoor Learning’ for the Shared Education Playful Learning Module

Mrs Sharon Cleary 25th January 2018 Attended the Digital Maker Course delivered at the Amma Centre

Miss Nicola Hughes 25th January 2018 Coding workshop at Omagh Technology Centre

Mrs Joanne Mitchell 26th January 2018 World Around Us PolicyMrs Eileen Vaughan 29th January 2018 Worked on THE BIG

SMALL STORIES project

Mrs Eileen Vaughan 29th January 2018 Looked After Children ( LAC)

Mrs Kierna Corr 30th January 2018 GRTL – Numeracy Course

Mr Kevin Campbell 30th January 2018 P7 Parents Information meetings /Transfer

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 30th January 2018 Transfer Meetings- all day

Mrs Barbara Nugent 30th January 2018 Mrs Nugent as Numeracy Co-ordinator took out focus groups from each class. Focus was mental maths strategies.

Mrs Kierna Corr 1st February 2018 As Newcomer Coordinator Mrs Corr met with Mrs M. Mullan, Classroom assistant and newcomer children

Mrs Sharon Cleary 2nd February 2018 Shared Education- Religious Education Course

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 7th February 2018 (am) Swimming Gala – Dungannon Leisure Centre

Mrs Sharon Cleary 7th &8th February 2018 Shared Education- Playful Learning Course

Miss Nicola Hughes 8th February 2018(pm) Coding course at Omagh Technology Centre

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 8th February 2018- BOG training at City of

6.30pm Armagh High School on SEN & DA

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 9th February 2018 Principals’ Conference at Glenavon Hotel Cookstown- Shared Education – Hub Cluster Partnership

Mrs Sharon Cleary 12th-14th February 2018 Trip to France- British Council

Mrs Kierna Corr 12th February 2018 SEN Referral MeetingMiss Nicola Hughes 13th February 2018 Exploring Sound

Through Coding CourseAll teaching and non-teaching staff

20th February 2018 Positive Behaviour Policy- working with Mrs Jane Dalgitty( Behavioural Support Team)

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 21st -22nd February 2018 TIDAL- Children in Crossfire at St. Colman’s College , Newry

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 21st February 2018 SENMrs Paula Donnelly& Mrs Sandra Ferguson

23rd February 2018 Attending Enniskillen Integrated Primary- APTIS CLUSTER- ICT and Child Protection

Mrs Samantha Ross 23rd February 2018 VP Cluster with Integrated Primary Schools

Miss Nicola Hughes 22nd February 2018 Coding Workshop at Omagh Technology Centre

Mrs Eileen Vaughan 23rd February 2018( am) Attending LAC Conference

Miss Alicia Teague 23rd February 2018 NILGOSC training at South West College

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 26th February 2018 SEN Information meeting for Principals at Armagh Teachers Centre (am)

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 27th February 2018 SENCO trainingMrs Sandra Ferguson 27th February 2018 Underachievement in

NumeracyMrs Paula Donnelly & Mrs Sandra Ferguson

28th February 2018 Building the ‘Wall-less Classroom’ ( ICT) at St. Mary’s University

Mrs Vanda Tate & Mrs Kierna Corr

5th- 9th March 2018 Erasmus + Trip to Sweden

Mrs Samantha Ross & 5th March 2018 Child Protection

Mrs Sandra FergusonMrs Sharon Cleary 5th March 2018 Numicon TrainingMrs Eileen Vaughan, Mrs Michelle Dugal, Miss Heather Lucas, Miss Elaine Jordan & Mrs Wendy O’Neill

6th March 2018 De-Escalation Strategies at Dungannon Teachers Centre. Facilitated by the Behavioural Support Team.

Mr Kevin Campbell 6th March 2018 Digital Literacy Course- KS2/KS3 Signature project

Mrs Barbara Nugent 6th March 2018 ( whole day)

Unit 3 TPL Numeracy Course- KS2/KS3 Signature Project

Mrs Barbara Nugent 7th March 2018(pm) ‘ Open-Ended Problem –Solving in Mathematics’-KS2/KS3 Signature Project

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 7th March 2018 SENMrs Sandra Ferguson 9th March 2018 ‘Whatever the Weather’

course at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre .

Mrs Sharon Cleary 9th March 2018 FS Co-ordinator Course- CCEA

Mrs Samantha Ross 9th March 2018 LAC ConferenceMrs Kierna Corr 13th + 14th March 2018 Attending a briefing in

London about the Churchill Fellowship

Mrs Samantha Ross 13th March 2018 Completion of forms for NSPCC ‘Keeping Safe’ programme

Mrs Paula Donnelly & Mrs Sandra Ferguson

14th March 2018 Reviewing the E-Safety Policy

Mrs Jacqui Hughes

14th March 2018 SEN

Mrs Samantha Ross 15th March 2018 Child ProtectionMrs Eileen Vaughan 16th March 2018 Work on Positive

Behaviour PolicyMr Kevin Campbell 16th March 2018 Day in lieu of

Shannaghmore 2017Mrs Samantha Ross 20th March 2018 Preparation for

InspectionMrs Sandra Ferguson 20th March 2018 Preparation for

InspectionMrs Kierna Corr 21st March 2018 Shared Education-

Outdoor PlayMrs Samantha Ross 21st &22nd March 2018 Shared Education –

Outdoor PlayMrs Jacqui Hughes 21st March 2018 SEN

Mrs Samantha Ross 26th March 2018 V.P AdminMrs Sandra Ferguson 27th March 2018 Tackling

Underachievement in Numeracy

All members of the teaching staff

9th April 2018 INSET- ‘Creative Writing’ with Mrs Anne McErlane

Miss Tracey Murtagh 11th April 2018 C2K ReportingMs Alicia Teague 11th April 2018 C2K ReportingMrs Samantha Ross 12th April 2018 Shared Education-

Outdoor PlayMrs Barbara Nugent 16th &17th April, 23rd

&24th April, 30th April & 1st May

Shared Education- Hub Partnership

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 18th April 2018 SEN meetingsMrs Kierna Corr 18th April 2018 Shared Education-

Outdoor PlayMr Kevin CampbellMrs Vanda TateMrs Enda Creggan

18th-20th April 2018 Shannaghmore Outdoor Residential Centre- P7’s

Mrs Barbara Nugent 19thApril 2018 Shared Education -Using the Arts

Mrs Kierna Corr 19th April 2018 APTIS ConferenceMrs Jacqui Hughes 20th &23rd April 2018 SEN AdminMrs Eileen Vaughan 24th April 2018 Child Protection

Refresher TrainingMrs Sandra Ferguson 24th April 2018 NICIE- Marketing

Support( am)Mr Kevin Campbell 26th April 2018 Primary Assessment

CourseMrs Sharon Cleary 26th April 2018 Primary Assessment

CourseMrs Kierna Corr 26th April 2018 Language TrainingMiss Nicola Hughes 30th April & 1st May 2018 Shared Education-

Developing a Thinking Classroom

Mrs Donna Cowan 30th April, 1st & 2nd May 2018

First Aid training

Mrs Eileen Vaughan 3rd May 2018 Shared Education – Co-ordinators Day

Mrs Barbara Nugent 3rd May 2018 Shared Education- Using the Arts

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 4th May 2018 Extended Schools- Sharing Good Practice ( am)

Mrs Barbara Nugent 8th , 14th , 15th, 21st, 22nd

May , 1st June 4th June, 5th , 7th, 11th, 12th June 2018

Shared Education

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 9th May 2018 SENMiss Nicola Hughes 10th May 2018/ 17th May

2018Irish

Mrs Sandra Ferguson 15th May 2018 Shared Education , Shaping the future

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 16th May 2018 SEN/Shared EducationMrs Eileen Vaughan 16th May 2018 Shared EducationMrs Kierna Corr 16th May 2018 Shared EducationMrs Joanne Mitchell 18th May 2018 Assessment UnitsMr Kevin Campbell 18th May 2018 Football matchMrs Sandra Ferguson 18th May 2018 ICT ResearchMrs Jacqui Hughes 21st May 2018 SEN/Shared EducationMrs Eileen Vaughan 21st May 2018 SEN/Positive Behaviour

PolicyMrs Sharon Cleary 22nd May 2018 Shared Education

EvaluationMrs Jacqui Hughes 23rd May 2018 SEN/Shared EducationMr Kevin Campbell 24th May 2018 Football tournamentMrs Eileen Vaughan 24th May 2018 Positive Behavioural

PolicyMrs Jacqui Hughes 30th May 2018 SEN/ Shared EducationMiss Nicola Hughes 31st May 2018 Developing a thinking

classroom- Shared Education

Mrs Samantha Ross 31st May 2018 Child Protection trainingMrs Sandra Ferguson 31st May 2018 APTIS- GDPR

workshopMrs Samantha Ross 4th June 2018 Shared Education

evaluationMrs Eileen Vaughan 5th June 2018 Child Protection trainingMr Kevin Campbell 5th June 2018 Shared Education

EvaluationMrs Eileen Vaughan 6th June 2018 Primary Assessment

tasksMrs Barbara Nugent 6th June 2018 Numeracy Data

Analysis for BOGMiss Nicola Hughes 6th & 7Th June 2018 Digital Story-telling

course with Green Screen

Mrs Wendy O’Neill 4th -6th June 2018 Attended First Aid training

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 6th June 2018 SEN amMrs Samantha Ross 7th June 2018 Literacy Data Analysis

for BOGMrs Eileen Vaughan 7th June 2018 Shared EducationMiss Alicia Teague 8th June 2018 iProcurement trainingMrs Kierna Corr 8th June 2018 Attending E-Twinning

conference- British Council

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 11th June 2018 SEN Data Analysis for BOG

Mrs Jacqui Hughes 12th June 2018 Shared Education evaluation

Mrs Barbara Nugent 14th June 2018 Shared Education Evaluation

Mrs Sharon Cleary 13th & 15th June 2018 MIST Assessment with Primary 2 children and analysis of data

Miss Alicia Teague and Miss Tracey Murtagh

15th June 2018 Building Confidence for Women

EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

PUPILS EVENT DATEPrimary 4JM Attended Swimming

lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block from Sept/Oct

Primary 4JM Attending Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block from Nov/Dec

Primary 3-Primary 7 pupils

Nominations undertaken for both the Eco- Council and the Pupil Council

September 2017

Primary 1-Primary 5 pupils

An IFA coach came into school every Wednesday throughout the academic year to take all the classes from Primary 1 to Primary 5 for football. Class teachers weree given a scheme of work which they can use for future reference. This scheme of work is also available on C2K Fronter.

Primary 7 Drumglass High School hosted a Maths Roadshow on Wednesday 27th September. Primary 7’s attended.

Primary 4- Primary 7 During week commencing 18th September, Du Dance came in to Windmill Integrated Primary School and worked with all of the children from Primary 4 to Primary 7 on Dance to celebrate Cultural Awareness week. On Friday 22nd September Mrs Barbara Nugent took the Primary 6 children up to Ranfurly Visitors Centre, where

the children participated in a celebratory event.Primary 5 Mrs Rebecca McClean came into school to

deliver an eight week session of Irish to the Primary 5 pupils. These sessions took place every Thursday from1.50pm-2.50pm

Whole school Non-Uniform day- Proceeds to go towards the erection of a bicycle shelter.

29th September 2017

Whole School Miss Anne- Marie Cox joined the whole school for its weekly Assembly on Friday 6th October 2017. At this Assembly she presented the Sustrans Bronze Award to the school’s Eco-Council for its tireless work on Active Travel during the course of 2016/2017. The school is working towards the Silver Award during 2017/2018. Congratulations to all involved.

Whole school Flu Vaccination for Primary 1 to Primary 7

9th October 2017

Primary 6 Visited Dungannon Library to meet with the author,

13th October 2017

Whole School On Friday 20th October, Windmill Integrated held its Annual Harvest Service. Over the past few years this service has taken place in one of the local churches but this year, the school’s timetable clashed with the local churches and the service took place in the school’s assembly hall. Given the lack of space, the school wasn’t able to extend an invitation to the parents. To overcome this videos/photographs were taken of the performances and placed on the website for all to see.Well done to all.

Whole School Non-uniform day- proceeds to go towards the Vineyard Foodbank

20th October 2017

Pupil Council On Tuesday 7th November 2017, the pupil council took parents, grandparents and friends of Windmill Integrated Primary School on a tour of the school from 6.30pm to 7.15pm prior to the school’s Annual General Meeting. The children were excellent and were great ambassadors for the school.

Nursery Windmill’s Nursery pupils visited the Nursery at Bush Primary School as part of its Shared Education Programme.

9th November 2017

Whole School assembly

On Friday 10th November 2017 Miss Cheryl Roberts came in to talk to the whole school about ‘Being Kind’ and how the Windmill school community had shown such kindness by donating lots of non-perishable items to the Vineyard Foodbank.

Whole School Assembly

On Friday 17th November a representative on behalf of the Rotary Club, Dungannon,visited Windmill during our weekly Assembly to talk to the children about Polio. The Pupil Council had agreed that the non-uniform money from the month of November would be donated to the Rotary Club. The Rotary Club in return gave the school 3 crocus bulbs for every £1 donated. The school’s eco-council planted the bulbs on the school’s premises. This tied in with the Pollination project , which Windmill is involved in..

Primary 4EV Attended Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block from Nov/Dec

Primary 5 Attending Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block from Jan/Feb

Eco Council Eco Council worked alongside the Conservation Volunteers on Monday 20th November 2017 to plant 420 trees obtained from the Woodland Trust, tidy up one of the willow domes and to plant lots of crocus bulbs.

Primary 5 Primary 5 undertook an enjoyable assembly based on ‘Autumn’. Well Done to all involved.

Transfer group AQE Paper Number 2 was undertaken by those wishing to go to the RSD on Saturday 25th November 2017.

Whole school Non-Uniform day- Proceeds to go towards the Rotary Club in Dungannon.

24th November 2017

Primary 6& Primary 7 pupils

Constable Wright came out to talk to Primary 6 & Primary 7 pupils on Thursday 30th November.

Whole school School Rehearsal for Carol ServiceTransfer Paper AQE Paper Number 3 was undertaken by those

wishing to go to the RSD on Saturday 2nd December 2017.

Hockey Team( P5-P7 pupils)

3 Hockey Teams ( 2 Boys and 1 Girls ) travelled to the Hockey pitches at the Royal School Dungannon on Monday 4th December 2017 to participate in the Ulster Hockey Tournament. All the teams thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Heartfelt thanks is extended to Mrs Vanda Tate for preparing the children for this event and to a student teacher and Mrs Ferguson for accompanying them on the day.

Primary 1 Primary 1 children held their annual Christmas play on Wednesday 7th December at 1pm. Well done to all involved.

Whole School The whole school held it Carol Service on Tuesday 5th December 2017 at St. Patricks Church, Dungannon. All of the classes from P1-P7 were involved and entertained family and friends with a range of songs, poems and readings. Thanks to Mrs Cleary for organising the event, to Mr Campbell for organising the music and to all the staff who prepared the children. The children excelled.

Whole school Christmas Dinner on Friday 8th December 2017.Pupil Council Open afternoon was held on Tuesday 12th

December 2017 for all prospective pupils and their parents. Members of the Pupil council took groups around the school and explained how the school operates on a day to day basis.

Primary 1 Primary 1 children held their annual Christmas play on Wednesday 14th December at 1.30pm. Well done to all involved.

Nursery Windmill Nursery and Bush Nursery visited An Creagan on Tuesday 19th December as part of their Shared Education programme.

Whole school Parents Council held its Christmas party- Wednesday 20th December. Children from Nursery to Primary 4 were timetabled to participate in a range of activities for eg dance mat, Meeting Santa, Christmas craft. Key Stage 2 had a disco in the evening. Heartfelt thanks is extended to Parents Council for organising such a great event

Primary 7 A number of representatives from local secondary/grammar schools visited the Primary 7 pupils in the middle of January 2018.

Netball The Netball team participated in Tri-County Netball competition on Friday 12th January 2018. Sincere thanks to Mrs Wendy O’Neill and Mrs Ferguson for accompanying the team on this occasion. Tremendous effort by all. This year the team represented our school wearing a new kit. Thanks to Mr Kevin Campbell, P.E co-ordinator for liaising with representative from ‘School Trends’.

Primary 6/Primary 7 A representative from Ulster Hockey came out to Windmill every Thursday afternoon for 10 sessions to work with both Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils. Pupils had an opportunity to participate in a Hockey Tournament to demonstrate their new skills.

Primary 4EV Mrs Vaughan and her Primary 4 class went to Speedwell, Parkanaur on Friday 12th January 2018 to participate in Team building activities and ice breakers with St. Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh as part of their Shared Education Programme.

Primary 7 Primary 7 pupils joined with their peers from Bush Primary School at Windmill on 17th January 2018 to undertake an art activity as part of their Shared Education project. The children worked with an artist ( a WIPS parent) , Mrs Stephanie Hazelton to create a 3D cross section of the Titanic depicting the types of rooms found on the various floors on the ship..

PUPILS EVENT DATEPrimary 5 Attended Swimming lessons

at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block

Primary 6 Attended Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block

Primary 7 Congratulations to all of the pupils who received their results of the GL and AQE Assessments. Well done to all.

27th January 2018

Primary 7 pupils Mr Campbell and Mrs Ferguson held Parent/Teacher meetings regarding transfer to secondary education.

30th January 2018

Primary 1-Primary 7 pupils

Mrs Barbara Nugent as Numeracy Co-ordinator met High /Average/Low ability children as well as Underachievers/Over Achievers from each year group- focus was Mental Maths

22nd January 2018 /30th January 2018

Primary 7 pupils Open Morning for Primary 7 pupils at RSD

26th January 2018

Primary 6 pupils Primary 6 pupils at Windmill IPS visited Bush Primary School as part of their Shared Education Programme. The children created individual portraits about their hopes and aspirations.31st January 2018

Primary 7 Primary 7 children from Bush Primary School visited Windmill as part of their Shared Education project. The children spent the time working on a 3D junk model of the Titanic. Children researched the number of rooms on the Titanic, purpose of the rooms, levels on the boat etc. Mrs Stephanie Hazelton, Windmill Parent and artist worked with the pupils and staff on the project.31st January 2018

Whole school Non-Uniform day 31st January 2018Primary 7 On Thursday 1st February 2018, 15 pupils from

Windmill Integrated Primary School visited Sperrinview Special School as part of our Extended Schools Cluster. The Hazelwand Theatre Company facilitated the session. Staff from Sperrinview complimented our pupils on how they assisted and interacted with their pupils.

Primary 4 On 1st February 2018, Mrs Vaughan and her Primary 4 class met up with their counterparts from St. Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh and visited Speedwell, Parkanaur to participate in their team building programme.

Primary 7 The Primary 7 class organised a sale of buns, sweets, books and gifts to raise money for their Shannaghmore trip. Many thanks to all the parents who donated gifts for their raffle and to all those who supported it. Heartfelt thanks is extended to Mrs Enda Creggan for all her hard work in organising such an event.2nd February 2018

Whole School The whole school participated in Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 6th February 2018.

Primary 7 Primary 7 children from Bush Primary School visited Windmill as part of their Shared Education project. The children spent a considerable amount of time researching the Titanic in the school’s ICT suite.7th February 2018

Primary 6/7 4, Primary 6-Primary 7 pupils attended the Swimming Gala organised by Dungannon Leisure Centre. Congratulations to all involved. Thanks to Miss Herron and Mrs Ferguson for accompanying the children.7th February 2018

Primary 4EV Mrs Vaughan and her P4 class attended St. Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh to participate in a workshop entitled

Respecting Diversity.9th February 2018

Whole School Mrs Barbara Nugent undertook one of the Assemblies within the Keeping Safe Programme.

9th February 2018

Primary 6 Primary 6 pupils were invited to the Open Night at RSD

13th February 2018

Nursery The nursery children visited Bush Primary to participate in a Shared Education Art workshop.

13th & 14th February 2018

Primary 7 Primary 7 children from Bush Primary School and Windmill visited the TITANIC QUARTER as part of their Shared Education Project.

14th February 2018

Girls’ Hockey Team The Girls’ Hockey Team participated in the McCloy Cup Qualifiers which was held at Cookstown High School – Blue Hockey Pitch. Many thanks to Mrs Vanda Tate and others for accompanying the children. Mrs Vanda Tate has been coaching the children every Monday after school from 3-4pm and all her efforts certainly paid off. 22nd February 2018

Primary 6 Mrs Barbara Nugent and her P6 class visited the Hill of the O’Neill as part of their WAU Topic on the Local Environment.

23rd February 2018

Boys’ Hockey Team The Boys’ Hockey Team participated in the Pearson Cup Qualifiers which was held at Cookstown High School – Blue Hockey Pitch. Many thanks to Mrs Vanda Tate and others for accompanying the children. Mrs Vanda Tate has been coaching the children every Monday after school from 3-4pm and all her efforts certainly paid off as they finished 2nd.23rd February 2018

Whole school The Pupil Council chose ACTION MS as our school’s charity this academic year. To raise money for this worthwhile charity all of the pupils from Nursery to Primary 7 had the opportunity to participate in a sponsored walk around Dungannon Park, if desired. Action MS provided transport and the event was so highly organised by the Action MS team that it ran so smoothly and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Over £1500 had been raised. Thanks to everyone who supported this event.23rd February 2018

Pupil Council On 27th February 2018, 4 members of the Pupil

Council attended a Fairtrade event held in Ranfurly House. This event was organised by the Mid-Ulster Council. The children got the opportunity to hear about Fairtrade as well as talk to one of the coffee producers. Our pupils came 2nd in the quiz. Congratulations to them all. Thanks is also extended to Mrs Michelle Dugal who accompanied the children on this occasion.

Primary 6 The Primary 6 pupils visited The Integrated College Dungannon to see its production of ‘We Will Rock You’.

28th February 2018

Primary 6 Our Primary 6 pupils spent the day working with a team from the Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry to create an animation about our local heritage.

5th March 2018

Pupil Council All of the representatives on the Pupil Council met with the ceramic artist Mrs Shauna McCann to discuss ideas for the 2 large mosaic pieces which will be created to celebrate our school’s 30th

Anniversary. Mrs McCann began work on the mosaics on Monday 26th March 2018. Every pupil from the Nursery to Primary 7 was involved in creating the pieces.

5th March 2018 (from 1.30-3pm)

P4JM Mrs Mitchell and her Primary 4 class were involved in the Young Enterprise programme this academic year. They undertook the programme ‘Our Community’.

6th March 2018

Boys’ and Girls’ Football Teams

Mr Kevin Campbell and Miss Danielle Neill accompanied the football teams to the IFA Futsal Competition held at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown. Congratulations to both teams: the girls for coming 2nd and to the boys for winning the overall competition.

7th March 2018

Primary 3 Our Primary 3 pupils visited Lough Neagh Discovery

Centre with pupils from Bush Primary School as part of our Shared Education Programme on Thursday 8th March. The Primary 3 classes are undertaking a project entitled ‘Growing Friends’.

Nursery to Primary 3 Pupils.

All of our pupils and staff within Nursery to Primary 3 are working alongside Mrs Paula McGilligan from RELAX KIDS. Each class session takes 30-45 minutes. Each class will avail of 6 sessions and after that the remaining classes from P4-P7 will also avail of 6 sessions. Each session consists of 7 steps for eg breathing, positive affirmation, visualisation etc. Classes started for Nursery to Primary 3 pupils on Friday 9th March 2018.

KNEX Challenge 4, Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils went to RSD on Friday 9th March 2018 with Miss Heather Lucas to participate in the KNEX Challenge. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and they had to build a football stadium. Thanks to Miss Lucas for accompanying them.

Primary 4EV Primary 4 pupils from St. Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh attended Windmill for a drumming workshop, facilitated by The Gathering Drum.

13th March 2018

Primary 4EV Mrs Vaughan and her Primary 4 class visited St. Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh and showcased all the work which they had been doing as a partnership to the Primary 5-Primary 7 pupils of St. Mary’s..

14th March 2018

Primary 4JM Mrs Mitchell and her Primary 4 class continued their work with Young Enterprise.

16th March 2018

Primary 6 Mrs Nugent, Mrs Mullan Miss O’Neill and the Primary 6 class visited Windsor Park and got a tour of the stadium. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This opportunity was provided free of charge by the IFA to a small number of schools. Children had only to make a contribution towards their transport costs.16th March 2018

P4JM Mrs Mitchell and her Primary 4 class undertook a fantastic family assembly on

16th March 2018

World War 2. Well done to everyone involved and to all the parents for providing such super costumes.

Primary 7 Attended Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block

Nursery Nursery pupils from Bush Primary School visited Windmill and worked alongside an artist

22nd &23rd March 2018

Primary 4- First Confession

Primary 4 children attended their First confession at St. Patrick’s Church. Heartfelt thanks is extended to Mrs Sharon Cleary for preparing the children for this occasion and to Mr Campbell for organising the Music.

20th March 2018

Primary 1 Primary 1 pupils visited An Creagain with their P1 Counterparts from Bush Primary as part of their Shared Education Programme.

23rd March 2018

Primary 7 Primary 7 pupils visited Sperrinview Special School as part of our Extended Schools Cluster and participated in an African Drumming workshop.

26th March 2018

Nursery, Primary 1,Primary 2 & Primary 3

Children from Nursery and Primary 1 worked alongside the ceramic artist, Ms Shauna McCann to create a mural to celebrate Windmill’s 30 Years Anniversary

26th March 2018 30th April 20182nd May 2018

Whole school Non-Uniform day 23rd March 2018Primary 7 Mr Campbell, Miss

Jordan and Miss Heron travelled to RADAR in Belfast with the Primary

11th April 2018

7 pupils to participate in a Keeping Safe initiative.

Primary 4JM A ceramic artist spent a half day with Mrs Mitchell’s P4 class as part of the Pushkin Initiative, which the class is involved in.13th April 2018

Primary 7 Residential Primary 7 attended their annual residential to Shannaghmore. The children got involved in all of the activities available to them and many thanks to Mr Campbell, Mrs Creggan and Mrs Tate for accompanying the children on this occasion. Hope there weren’t many sleepless nights!!!18th-20th April 2018

Art Club The Art club worked on a project for The Carson Awards. Deadline for the competition was Friday 25th May 2018. To get the message across Mrs Stephanie Hazelton, parent and artist, worked with the children to create a large piece of work on ‘RESPECT’. Each letter within the word RESPECT had been made 4 foot high by 2 foot wide from plywood. The children covered each letter with coloured squares and added items to represent each letter for eg R- Religion- Rosary beads, felting of burning bush( symbol of Presbyterians) etc

Primary 5-7 20, Primary 5-Primary 7 pupils travelled over to ICD to undertake a 12 week Art and Technology Project as part of an Extended Schools programme. The pupils attended on Tuesdays from 3-4.30pm. The children obtained a snack upon arrival. The children spent the first 6 sessions undertaking CSI investigations. The group spent a further 6 weeks in the Technology department making a hedgehog hotel. The group obtained a Raspberry Pi to observe any activity which takes place.

Primary 3 Our Primary 3 pupils visited Bush primary School as part of our Shared Education Programme on Thursday 19th April 2018 The Primary 3 classes undertook a project entitled ‘Growing Friends’ and on this occasion worked alongside facilitators from Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.

Nursery to Primary 3 pupils

All of our pupils and staff within Nursery to Primary 3 worked alongside Mrs Paula McGilligan from RELAX KIDS. Each class session took 30-45 minutes. Each class availed of 6 sessions. Each session consisted of 7 steps for eg breathing, positive affirmation, visualisation etc.

Primary 6 On Friday 20th April 2018, a final year student from Stranmillis University met with some of our primary

6 pupils to interview them regarding R.E at Windmill. She also interviewed Mrs Sharon Cleary, in her role as R.E co-ordinator.

Whole school On Tuesday 24th April, all of the children from Primary 1 to Primary 7 travelled over to ICD to rehearse with Mrs Diane Daly for the French Night which was taking place on Thursday 3rd May 2018. Mrs Stephanie Hazelton also joined Mrs Daly to discuss the scenery required for the occasion.

Primary 7 On Tuesday 24th April, our Primary 7 pupils joined Primary 7 pupils from Bush Primary School, Killyman Primary and Newmills Primary to participate in the ‘Love for Life Programme’. This programme was held in St. Andrew’s Parish Church Hall, Killyman.

Table-tennis On Tuesday 24th April, a parent and Miss Veronica Stewart( Classroom assistant ) travelled by minibus with 5 pupils to Fivemiletown College to participate in the Ulster Table tennis individual competition. Congratulations to all who took part and to the member of staff and parent for accompanying them. The children brought back lots of medals.

Primary 4JM Mrs Mitchell’s class is involved in the Pushkin Project, this academic year. Part of this project involved Primary 4JM travelling to Baronscourt on Wednesday 25th April to participate in a range of creative activities.

Primary 6 Primary 6 went with their counterparts from Bush Primary School to the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre as part of their Shared Education Programme.

25th April 2018

Primary 1 The Primary 1 children held their Assembly which focused on the ‘Jungle’ There was a large turn out of parents to support their children at this event. Well done to all.

27th April 2018

Whole school Non-uniform day 27th April 2018Primary 5 & Primary 6 The Dairy Council paid

a visit to Windmill and delivered a ‘Food and Fitness’ programme to our Primary 5 & 6 pupils.

30th April 2018

Eco-Council & Primary 7 The Eco- Council kindly assisted by the Primary 7

class undertook a BIG SPRING CLEAN. They weeded the raised beds and swept up around the school on 1st May 2018.

Whole School The whole school continued to be involved in the Polli:Nation Project. Mrs Ferguson and the Eco-Council uploaded information onto the Polli:Nation website.

Primary 7 The Primary 7 pupils, intending to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 6th May travelled to St. Patrick’s Church for a rehearsal.

Primary 7 Mrs Ferguson commenced Cycling Proficiency with some of the Primary 7 pupils on Wednesday 2nd May 2018. The children have to undertake both a practical and written test in order to achieve accreditation.

Primary 2 Our Primary 2 pupils welcomed their counterparts from Bush Primary to Windmill on Thursday 3rd May as part of their Shared Education Programme.

Primary 1 Our Primary 1 pupils travelled to Bush Primary School on Thursday 3rd May to participate in the Shared Education Programme.

Primary 3 Mrs Hughes and her Primary 3 class undertook their class assembly which was about ‘The Weather’. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The children had used ‘Green Screen’ when forecasting the weather.

Primary 7 On Sunday 6th May 2018, many children from Primary 7 celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Patrick’s Church, Dungannon. Thanks must be extended to Mr Campbell for preparing the children for this event and to Mrs Nugent for assisting on the day.

Primary 7 Attending Swimming lessons at Dungannon Leisure Centre

6 week block

Primary 3JM Primary 3JM met up with their counterparts from Bush Primary School at Bush Primary School, where they participated in a workshop on ‘Growing’ which was facilitated by a representative from Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.10th May 2018

Primary 4EV Congratulations to Primary 4 EV for their wonderful Assembly on Minibeasts

11th May 2018

Primary 2 Primary 2 from Bush Primary visited Windmill as part of our Shared Education Programme.

17th May 2018

Primary 4 A representative from 22nd May 2018

Young Enterprise visited Windmill to deliver the Young Enterprise’ Our Community’ programme to Primary 4 pupils. The programme took place on two different days from 9.30am to 12 noon.

Primary 5-Primary 7 11 Primary 5-Primary 7 pupils travelled over to ICD with pupils from Dungannon Primary School to undertake a 2 week Food Technology Project as part of an Extended Schools programme. The pupils attended on Tuesdays from 3-4.30pm. The children obtain a snack upon arrival.

Primary 4-Primary 7 Parents and their children were invited to participate in a Sensor Technology workshop held at Integrated College Dungannon from 6.30-8.30pm on Monday 21st May 2018. A great evening was had by all who attended. The children and their parents had to make a safe with an alarm fitted.

Primary 5 Pupils from Bush and Windmill visited Speedwell as part of their Shared Education project and took part in team building activities.

24th May 2018 & 31st May 2018

Primary 2 Visited the market in Dungannon Square with their peers from Bush as part of their Shared Education programme and attended Ranfurly House.

24th May 2018

Primary 7 Primary 7 pupils attended an Amazing Brains workshop entitled ‘Clever Cloggers’ at Bush Primary School on Thursday 31st May 2018 as part of our Shared Education programme.

Primary 2 Primary 2 went to Happy Days, Ballygawley on Tuesday 5th June 2018 for their end of year trip. A great day was had by all

Primary 1 Primary 1 went to President Grants Homestead for a Teddy Bears’ picnic for their end of year trip on Thursday 7th June 2018.

Primary 4Primary 4 children celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday2nd June 2018. Thanks is extended to Mrs Sharon Cleary, for preparing the children for this event and to Mr Campbell for assisting with the music. Thanks to a

2nd June 2018

member of staff from ICD for playing the organ on the day and to members of staff who attended.Primary 7 Those transferring to

ICD visited the school for the whole day.

6th June 2018

Whole School Whole school participated in Sports Day which was held up on the Dungannon United Youth Football stadium. Thanks must be extended to Mr Kevin Campbell for organising such a wonderful event.

8th June 2018

Primary 7 The NSPCC visited Windmill and delivered a Keeping Safe workshop to our Primary 7 pupils in preparation for transferring to secondary school.

12th June 2018

Primary 5 & Primary 7 Sentinus came to Windmill and delivered a Robotics workshop to our Primary 5 and Primary 7 pupils. This took the whole day. The children had to programme the robot to follow given paths.

13th June 2018

Primary 6 Attended a whole day taster session at St. Patrick’s College.

13th June 2018

New Primary 1 intake for September 2018 visited their new classroom. All other classes moved up.

15th June 2018

Prize-givingChildren from Primary 1 to Primary 6 continued to receive certificates on a weekly basis. The following trophies were distributed to the Primary 7 pupils as well as a number of certificates.

Trophy1 Literacy

2 Reading3 Writing4 Talking & Listening5 Numeracy6 World Around Us7 Music8 Art9 Drama10 PE11 RE12 PDMU13 Swimming14 ICT15 Endeavour16 Choir17 Sports Woman18 Sports Man19 Cycling20 French21 Eco22 Pupil Councillor23 Hot Water24

Dungannon United Youth

25 Kindness26 Playground27 Manners28 Role Model29 Technology

 

SPECIAL NEEDSJacqui Hughes (Special Educational Needs Teacher)

Special Needs End of Year Report 2017 / 2018

Literacy Support

Last year special needs literacy support was based in group rooms 1 and 2 and provided by Mrs Lynch and Mrs Creggan. Miss Lucas also provided support for KS1/ Foundation during Mrs Lynch’s absence. Nineteen Foundation/ KS1 pupils received support with Mrs Lynch in the areas of literacy skills; phonic awareness, spelling, reading, comprehension and writing. Mrs Creggan supported 9 pupils in reading and spelling and 5 pupils in spelling only. Pupils receiving support came from classes P2 – P7. Some children who are on the register do not require literacy support, for example their needs are solely medical or behavioural.

SEN Register is as follows:

CLASS STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5P1 2 1P2 2 1 1P3 1 2 7 1 1

P4 8 3P5 2 1 1P6 4 2 1P7 7 2Nursery 3 1

Table 1Total: 55 Primary age pupils, 4 Nursery Pupils.

Please note the increase in the number of children on the Special Needs Register from 48 Primary pupils in 2015-16, 53 in 2016-17 to 55 in 2017-18. The percentage of pupils on the SEN register at the end of 2017-18 was 21%. There were 4 Nursery pupils on the register.Our current testing regime, close liaison between staff and parents combined with a good working relationship with Educational Psychology has helped us to identify many children who are presenting with Special Educational Needs and to make provision for them. Some children made enough sustained progress to warrant removal from the register but this is less significant than in previous years.. In the 2017-18 academic year P4 pupils did not receive peripatetic literacy support due to long waiting lists for peripatetic Specialist teaching.

However an after school literacy club was provided for 10 weeks for these pupils and funded by Empower. Of the 8 pupils who attended, all pupils improved their reading and spelling scores.

Jacqui Hughes SENCO

NURSERY REPORTKierna Corr (Head of Nursery)

27 children started nursery in September 2018, the staff for this year were, myself, Mrs Beverley Somerville, Mrs Enda Creggan & Miss Rebecca Heron. 1 child was at Stage 5 on the Code of Practice at the start of the school year. We had 8 children classed as Newcomers in the class.

Miss Lynne Shaw returned for her 13th year, working as a volunteer.

The nursery continued their Shared Education Project with the nursery class at Bush P.S – we planned a day at each other’s schools, a Christmas event at An Creagán, working with an artist over 2 days at both schools and a final celebration day with parents at Sperrinview to close the project.

The nursery class continued to make weekly visits to Bear Woods – the wooded area fenced off for them above the nursery.

I held parent teacher meetings in October and February.

I was asked to help deliver Shared Education Training on Playful Learning with Dr. Glenda Walsh from Stanmillis UC.

We had 7 Spanish Teachers visit nursery and P.1 as part of an Erasmus Plus KA1 project with 2 different Spanish schools.

We made our annual Christmas visit to the Nightingale Nursing Home, the children posted their letters to Santa and sang some songs for the residents.

We continued our link with Sperrinview Nursery class with 3 visits to their outdoor area – this was funded through the snack fund money.

A student from South West College returned for another term as a childcare student.

We secured funding again from the EA to take part in their Big Bedtime Read and Ages & Stages Programmes. This allowed us to purchase new books for a lending library scheme, stay & play sessions & run some parent information nights & a family bedtime read event.

The nursery class took part in a 6 week programme of Relax Kids.

The nursery class took part in Outdoor Classroom Day on May 17th.

Myself and Mrs Vanda Tate took part in a job shadowing experience in Sweden in some of the schools that had sent staff to Windmill the year before. This was funded through Erasmus Plus KA1.

I successfully applied for KA1 funding again for the new school year for 10 staff to take part in a variety of training events in Spain, Iceland and Malta. The school continued on with their KA3 project on Migrants pupils in Preschool.

We successfully applied for KA2 funding with preschools in Turkey, Denmark, Croatia, Greece and Finland to take part in a project about preschool maths. This is a two year project.

Parents Council

Our Parent Council is incorporated directly into the School’s structure and is currently made up of approx 10 parents including 4 office bearers. We also have several parents who volunteer at events throughout the year. As with every year, parents come and go as our children turn new chapters in their lives. New parents (male & female) are always welcome. Our aim is to provide fundraising support for the school and fun for all the kids in doing so. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new faces who have recently joined us!

Halloween proved a great success with all the kids enjoying the Parties & School Disco in fancy dress and the fun activities, not to mention some of the dance moves! With Christmas fast approaching, we are planning more of the same, with the big man himself, Santa Claus! These are being planned for Thursday 20th December. We are of course holding our Annual “Christmas Raffle” which we trust will be well supported! This will take place on 20th December at the end of the School Disco!

This year saw our first “Tesco Bag Pack” back in May which proved a huge success. We are planning on making this an Annual Fundraiser. We have requested March/April 2019 for our next one. Tesco are to confirm a date in early 2019. This year’s “May Day Walk & BBQ” is planned for Saturday 11th May 2019 with our “School Fete” being planned for Friday 21st June 2019! (All dates are currently on the school website).

All money raised by Parent Council goes directly to benefit all children within the school by helping with things like the costs of school trips to minimise the cost to parents, it provides the fruit which supplements the children’s breaks on a daily basis and meets numerous other financial requests throughout the year.

Parent Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff of WIPS for their continued support and volunteering in all our ventures. A special thanks to Mrs Paula Donnelly and Mrs Wendy O’Neill for all their help and assistance with all our events!

Parent Council is an important part of life at WIPS! Please feel free to come along to any of our meetings which are held in an informal setting within the school. We meet regularly to discuss upcoming events and to voice parent’s concerns/opinions. Everyone is very welcome!

Estelle Hamill Chairperson

WINDMILL INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL

END OF KEY STAGE ASSESSMENT JUNE 2018

KEY STAGE ONECOMMUNICATION USING MATHEMATICS

LEVEL 1 13% 20%LEVEL 2 77% 75%LEVEL 3 0.08% 0.02%LEVEL 2 AND ABOVE

86% 75.02%

KEY STAGE TWOCOMMUNICATION USING MATHEMATICS

LEVEL 2 7% 3%LEVEL 3 46% 25%LEVEL 4 36% 61%

LEVEL 5 7% 11%LEVEL 4 AND ABOVE.

43% 72%

'Please note that from the 2012/2013 school year, all schools assess pupils using the more challenging Levels of Progression. Due to the more demanding nature of the Levels of Progression, the outcomes for some pupils are likely to seem lower than might have been the case if assessment had been carried out using the previous system of assessment. 2017/2018 outcomes are not therefore directly comparable with results in previous years.'

WINDMILL BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2017/2018

Governors Date of Appointment

End of Term of Office

6 Foundation

Vivien Kelly 2014 2018Joanne McDonald 2016 2020Ryan Falls 2016 2020VacancyVacancyVacancy

4 DENI Nominated GovernorsEthel McIvor 2015 2019Jane Hamill Secretary 2015 2019Bryan McLaughlin 2017 2021Vacancy

4 Elected Parents

Una Taylor 2014 2018Kieran McCaul 2016 2020Dervla Weir 2014 2018Sharon Cain 10/04/14 2018

2 Staff Representatives (Shared Responsibility)

Kevin Campbell 2014 2018Kierna Corr 2014 2018

Principal Sandra FergusonVice-Principal Samantha Ross

Staff and Classes 2017/2018Scale Class Size Curriculum Responsibilities

Mrs Sandra Ferguson

Principal Principal/FirstAid/Extended Schools/Pupil Council/Eco Council/Playground Friends/Transfer

Mrs Sharon Cleary

Mainscale P1 Head of Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1, R.E Coordinator, Outdoor Play, First Holy Communion

Mrs S Ross Mainscale P2 Vice-Principal, Literacy Co-ordinator, Assessment, Designated teacher Child Protection

Mrs J. Hughes Mainscale P3JH SENCOMrs J Mitchell Mainscale P4JM WAUMrs E Vaughan

Mainscale P4EV PD& MU, Shared Education, First Aid, Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection

Miss N. Hughes

Mainscale P5 ICT Co-ordinator

Mrs B. Nugent Mainscale P6 Numeracy Co-ordinator, Keeping Safe Programme

Mr K. Campbell

Mainscale P7 The ARTS ( Music, Art and Drama), P.E, First Aid, Choir, Confirmation, Head of Key Stage 2

Mrs K Corr Mainscale Nursery Nursery, Newcomer Coordinator, Erasmus, Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection

Total

Ancillary StaffMs Alicia TeagueMs Tracey MurtaghMrs Kate ShresthaMrs Mildred WattMr Cahal CampbellMrs Beverley SomervilleMrs Joy LoughranMrs Enda CregganMrs Jolanta KierepaMrs Paula DonnellyMrs Vanda TateMrs Donna CowanMrs Wendy O’NeillMrs Angela LynchMrs Mary Mullan

BursarSecretary Administration AssistantCaretaker/Supervisor (Job Share)Caretaker (Job Share)Nursery Assistant Classroom Assistant (Special Needs)Classroom AssistantCleanerIT TechnicianClassroom Assistant/SupervisorClassroom Assistant/SupervisorClassroom Assistant (Special Needs)/Cleaner/Fun ClubClassroom Assistant

Ms Elaine JordanMr Conrad CregganMrs Michelle DugalMiss Heather LucasMiss Nicole Hamilton Classroom Assistant Miss Danielle Neill Classroom Assistant Miss Rebecca Heron Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant- Newcomers Classroom Assistant/SupervisorClassroom Assistant/SupervisorClassroom Assistant/Fun ClubClassroom Assistant

WINDMILL INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL – USE OF BAKER DAYS ANDEXCEPTIONAL CLOSURES

Date of school development dayWhere a date is not finalised, please state month or term if possible

School development priority/ focus for staff development on this day

‘BAKER DAYS’5 ‘Baker Days’ should be planned

1.24th August 2017Timetables, Assemblies, Handovers, SDP-3 year overview etcAnalysis of Data and ‘Communication’ and ‘Using Mathematics’ predictions.

Planning/Preparation time in classrooms

CCP, EL & HQTL

2. 25th August 2017Nursery to Primary 7 teachers to go to Windmill Primary School to meet up with their counterparts to attend an Anti-Bias course from 9am to 2pm facilitated by N.I.C.I.E.EL, CCP, HQTL& SCC

29th August 20173.

All members of teaching and non-teaching staff (permanent/temporary) to attend in order to avail of Child Protection training. 9.30-11.30am: Child Protection training Mobile Phone Policy After lunchPrimary 1 to Primary 7 teachers:Numeracy Planning- focus on Mental Maths strategies.

.EL, CCP, HQTL,

4. 30th August 2017 All teaching and non-teaching staff along with BOG attended an Integrated Ethos training course facilitated by N.I.C.I.E from 9am-3pm. CCP, EL, HQTL & SCC

31st August 20175.

Planning/preparation time- in classrooms.CCP , EL, HQTL :

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (SDDs)Up to 5 ‘exceptional closure’ days may be taken

1. 1st November 2017Defibrillator Training with Emergency Medical SuppliesBasic First AidAccelerated Reader training with Liam O’Hare.

EL, CCP, HQTL & SCC

2. 3rd January 2018 Teaching and Non- teaching staff worked alongside facilitator from Playboard NI regarding developing the playground and the introduction of some playground games.

Teaching and non-teaching staff undertook an audit of reading material and levelled the books available.

EL, CCP, HQTL & SCC

3.20th February 2018 Positive Behaviour Policy facilitated by Mrs Jane Dalgitty( Behaviour Support)EL, CCP & HQTL

4. 9th April 2018 Creative Writing Course facilitated by Mrs Anne McErlaneEL, CCP, SCC &HQTL

5. 29th May 2018 Report writing EL, CCP

Non – Contact days have to be linked to the descriptors in the Department of Education publication, ‘Every School a Good School.’EL – Effective LeadershipCCP – Child Centred ProvisionHQTL – High Quality Teaching and LearningSCC – School connected to its community