Dunluce School aims to:

*    provide the best possible and most appropriate education for all of our pupils

*    enable optimum development in all of our pupils – personally, socially, physically,academically, morally, and spiritually

*    develop in all of our pupils respect for themselves and for others

*    instil in all of our pupils a sense of responsibility and care for the school, the local community and the environment

*    build the self confidence and self-esteem of all of our pupils

In Dunluce, you will find:

¨   a safe, friendly, caring and happy environment where every pupil is valued

¨   warm and respectful relationships between pupils and their teachers

¨   abroad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum

¨   dedicated,experienced and expert staff and high quality teaching

¨   excellent examination results

¨   extensive,attractive and spacious grounds

¨   high quality appropriate resources

¨   a well organised teaching programme for all pupils

¨   a high level of parental and community involvement

¨   an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities

School Inspection Report

In addition, I would draw your attention tothe school’s latest Inspection report, without editing, as follows:

Strengths of the school provision include:

*    the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) into all aspects ofschool life;

*    the ethos which is based on good relationships at all levels, the sense of order and purpose in the work undertaken and the tone set by the teachers;

*    the excellent learning environment that adds to the positive ethos and often celebrates the pupils’ achievements;

*    the good behaviour of the pupils;

*    the quality of teaching that is always good and, on occasions, very good;

*    the commitment of the teachers to the welfare of children;

*    the effective withdrawal and in-class support for pupils with SEN;

*    the management of the provision for pupils with special educational needs by theSpecial Educational Needs Co-ordinator who maintains effective links with the teachers and monitors carefully the pupils’ progress;

*    the Education Plans which are well targeted on the learning needs of individual pupils;

*    the strong links which have been developed between the school and the local community;

*    the useful beginning  made in monitoring and evaluating the pupils’ progress and the extent to which marking is effective in improving their written work;

*    the excellent leadership of the Principal that is characterised by his high expectations of the pupils and the staff and his commitment to continuous improvement.

Investors in People Award

      In 2008 the school achieved the Investors in People Award which is primarily concerned with staff development.  We value the contribution that all staff make to the school and seek to support and encourage all staff in their own professional development.

The key to a successful school is dependent upon sound relationships at all levels. Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards schoollife, particularly in their friendships as well as the support they receive from teachers who know and treat them as individuals.  There is an emphasis on high academic achievement throughout the school but teachers also have high expectations ofpupils in terms of their social and moral development. In order to support the physical, intellectual and spiritual development of pupils there is a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer each year. 

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.