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'''Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College''' (''informally'' '''Bangor Academy''') is an 11–18 [[Mixed-sex education|mixed]], [[Education in Northern Ireland#Controlled schools|controlled]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] in [[Bangor, County Down|Bangor]], [[County Down]], Northern Ireland.
'''Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College''' (''informally'' '''Bangor Academy''') is an 11–18 co-educational, [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] in [[Bangor, County Down|Bangor]], [[County Down]], Northern Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Authority|first=Education|date=2019-12-12|title=Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College|url=https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/types-of-school/school-type/post-primary/bangor-academy-sixth-form-college|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Education Authority Northern Ireland|language=en-gb}}</ref>

As of March 2023, the school is the largest in Northern Ireland with 1,835 pupils enrolled at the school.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-08 |title=Bangor Academy bids for integrated status |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64881971 |access-date=2023-03-09}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The school was formed as part of a merger between the Bangor High for Girls school and Gransha Boys' High school. The name for the newly formed school was Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College. AWJ Hyndman was appointed to be the school's first Principal.
The school was formed as part of a merger between the Bangor High for Girls school and Gransha Boys' High school. The name for the newly formed school was Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College. AWJ Hyndman was appointed to be the school's first principal.


The motto of Gransha Boys' High school was ''Conando Progredimur'' ("endeavour to be better"). The school was eventually bulldozed and cleared in 2008.
The motto of Gransha Boys' High school was ''Conando Progredimur'' ("endeavour to be better"). The school was eventually bulldozed and cleared in 2008.
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All year groups moved into the new school building located on the Castle Park Road in 2008.
All year groups moved into the new school building located on the Castle Park Road in 2008.

In March 2023, the school announced its plans to "transform" into an [[Integrated education in Northern Ireland|integrated]] school. Its current stage is at the parent/guardian ballot, which will take place between 6 May and 6 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-08 |title=Bangor Academy bids for integrated status |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64881971 |access-date=2023-03-09}}</ref>


== School emblem ==
== School emblem ==
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== Status and awards ==
== Status and awards ==
The School has been recognised for its work through awards including the status of Specialist School in Humanities by the Department of Education,<ref name=nie>{{cite web|title=Five of Northern Ireland’s finest examples of training and development were applauded at the UK gala ceremony for the National Training Awards 2010, held in London.|url=http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-del/news-del-december-archive-2010/news-del-031210-local-winners-applauded.htm|website=Northern Ireland Executive|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235258/http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-del/news-del-december-archive-2010/news-del-031210-local-winners-applauded.htm|archivedate=March 3, 2016|date=December 3, 2010}}</ref> the International School Award by the British Council and both the Northern Ireland and National Training Awards by the Department of Employment and Learning.<ref name=nie />
The school has been recognised for its work through awards including the status of [[Specialist school|Specialist School]] in [[Humanities College|Humanities]] by the Department of Education,<ref name=nie>{{cite web|title=Five of Northern Ireland’s finest examples of training and development were applauded at the UK gala ceremony for the National Training Awards 2010, held in London.|url=http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-del/news-del-december-archive-2010/news-del-031210-local-winners-applauded.htm|website=Northern Ireland Executive|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235258/http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-del/news-del-december-archive-2010/news-del-031210-local-winners-applauded.htm|archivedate=March 3, 2016|date=December 3, 2010}}</ref> the International School Award by the British Council and both the Northern Ireland and National Training Awards by the Department of Employment and Learning.<ref name=nie />


In 2011 School was recognised with the [[ICT Mark]] by [[Naace]], the ICT Association, which confirmed the School's development work and achievement in ICT.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICT Mark Accredited Schools: Bangor Academy|url=http://www.naace.co.uk/tools/ictmark/schools/index.html?_Action=viewrecord&_Id=3582&_Where=AllValidated&_CMSSearchMenu_LocalAuthority=South%20Eastern%20Education%20and%20Library%20Board&_CMSSearchMenu_Phase=All|website=Naace|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810161626/http://www.naace.co.uk/tools/ictmark/schools/index.html?_Action=viewrecord&_Id=3582&_Where=AllValidated&_CMSSearchMenu_LocalAuthority=South%20Eastern%20Education%20and%20Library%20Board&_CMSSearchMenu_Phase=All|archivedate=August 10, 2014}}</ref> This award was reconfirmed on the school in May 2014.
In 2011, it was recognised with the [[ICT Mark]] by Naace, the ICT Association, which confirmed the School's development work and achievement in ICT.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICT Mark Accredited Schools: Bangor Academy|url=http://www.naace.co.uk/tools/ictmark/schools/index.html?_Action=viewrecord&_Id=3582&_Where=AllValidated&_CMSSearchMenu_LocalAuthority=South%20Eastern%20Education%20and%20Library%20Board&_CMSSearchMenu_Phase=All|website=Naace|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810161626/http://www.naace.co.uk/tools/ictmark/schools/index.html?_Action=viewrecord&_Id=3582&_Where=AllValidated&_CMSSearchMenu_LocalAuthority=South%20Eastern%20Education%20and%20Library%20Board&_CMSSearchMenu_Phase=All|archivedate=August 10, 2014}}</ref> This award was reconfirmed on the school in May 2014.


The school has been recognised by the Chinese Institute as a hub for their Confucius Classroom promotion.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maguire|first1=Anna|title=Even our toddlers will get a taste of China as 100 schools roll out classes and events|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/even-our-toddlers-will-get-a-taste-of-china-as-100-schools-roll-out-classes-and-events-29626178.html|website=Belfast Telegraph|date=October 2, 2013}}</ref>
The school has been recognised by the Chinese Institute as a hub for their [[Confucius]] Classroom promotion.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maguire|first1=Anna|title=Even our toddlers will get a taste of China as 100 schools roll out classes and events|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/even-our-toddlers-will-get-a-taste-of-china-as-100-schools-roll-out-classes-and-events-29626178.html|website=Belfast Telegraph|date=October 2, 2013}}</ref>


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In January 2014, it was awarded the 3rd Millennium Learning Award from Naace for promoting the role of technology in advancing education, .
The school has achieved bronze from Eco schools NI in recognition for promoting suitable living through whole-school action.<ref>http://www.eco-schoolsni.org/school_profile.aspx?id=1109 {{dead link|date=November 2017}}</ref>


Following April 2016, the students and staff had achieved a new [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most persons doing sit-ups at the same time (827), overtaking the previous record of 503.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2016-04-29|title=Bangor Academy: County Down school breaks world record for sit-ups|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36168678|access-date=2021-12-26}}</ref>
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The school was awarded the 3rd Millennium Learning Award from Naace for promoting the role of technology in advancing education, in January 2014.


== Curriculum ==
== Curriculum ==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==


* [[Alex Easton]] MLA - Alex was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2003 for the constituency of North Down and returned again in 2007 and again in 2011 where he topped the poll for North Down.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile|url=http://alexeastonmla.org/profile-2/|website=Alex Easton MP}}</ref>
* [[Alex Easton]] MLA - Alex was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2003 for the constituency of North Down and returned again in 2007,2011,2016,2017 and again in 2023 where he topped the poll for North Down.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile|url=http://alexeastonmla.org/profile-2/|website=Alex Easton MP}}</ref>
* [[George Hamilton (police officer)|George Hamilton]] - Chief Constable of PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland), was a former pupil of the Gransha Boys High school, Bangor.
* [[George Hamilton (Northern Ireland police officer)|George Hamilton]] - Chief Constable of PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland), was a former pupil of the Gransha Boys High school, Bangor.
* [[Josh Magennis]] - striker for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen.
* [[Josh Magennis]] - striker for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen.


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Latest revision as of 22:22, 15 June 2024

Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College
Address
Map
2 Castle Park Road

Bangor
,
County Down
,
BT20 4TB

Northern Ireland
Coordinates54°39′54″N 5°39′36″W / 54.665°N 5.660°W / 54.665; -5.660
Information
Other nameBangor Academy
TypeSecondary
Established2001 (2001)
Local authoritySouth Eastern Education and Library Board
SpecialistHumanities
PrincipalMatthew Pitts[1]
Staff160
GenderCo-Educational
Age range11–18
Enrolment1,835
Colour(s)Turquoise, Dark Navy, Gold, Red (Sixth Form)     
AccreditationInternational School Award
Websitewww.bangoracademy.org.uk

Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College (informally Bangor Academy) is an 11–18 co-educational, secondary school and sixth form in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland.[2]

As of March 2023, the school is the largest in Northern Ireland with 1,835 pupils enrolled at the school.[3]

History

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The school was formed as part of a merger between the Bangor High for Girls school and Gransha Boys' High school. The name for the newly formed school was Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College. AWJ Hyndman was appointed to be the school's first principal.

The motto of Gransha Boys' High school was Conando Progredimur ("endeavour to be better"). The school was eventually bulldozed and cleared in 2008.

The schools officially merged in 2001, it was decided to locate the Junior year groups, years 8, 9, and 10 at the Gransha Road campus, the Senior year groups, years 11, 12 and Sixth Form were based at the Castle Street campus.

It was announced on 1 March 2001 by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland that a new school campus was to be built to accommodate 1,650 pupils with an investment package totalling £21 million.[4]

All year groups moved into the new school building located on the Castle Park Road in 2008.

In March 2023, the school announced its plans to "transform" into an integrated school. Its current stage is at the parent/guardian ballot, which will take place between 6 May and 6 June 2023.[5]

School emblem

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The Gryphon is the official emblem of the school which was adopted from the Gransha Boys' High school emblem. The old Gransha motto was dropped, however.

Staff

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Staffing comprises 91 teachers and 24 non-teaching staff. With the addition of supervisory, school meals, facilities management and cleaning staff the school employs 160 people.

The pupil to teacher ratios for 2012-2013 was 16:6 calculated by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland.[6]

Status and awards

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The school has been recognised for its work through awards including the status of Specialist School in Humanities by the Department of Education,[7] the International School Award by the British Council and both the Northern Ireland and National Training Awards by the Department of Employment and Learning.[7]

In 2011, it was recognised with the ICT Mark by Naace, the ICT Association, which confirmed the School's development work and achievement in ICT.[8] This award was reconfirmed on the school in May 2014.

The school has been recognised by the Chinese Institute as a hub for their Confucius Classroom promotion.[9]

In January 2014, it was awarded the 3rd Millennium Learning Award from Naace for promoting the role of technology in advancing education, .

Following April 2016, the students and staff had achieved a new Guinness World Record for the most persons doing sit-ups at the same time (827), overtaking the previous record of 503.[10]

Curriculum

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The school offers Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level provision. It is part of both the North Down and Ards Learning Communities and is a member of the Bangor Learning Partnership. Through these relationships additional subjects become available to pupils and are provided depending on need.

There are curriculum links with the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) which is directly across the road from the school.

Building

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The school building was built following a Public Private Partnership scheme and opened in 2008.[11]

Official opening

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Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex officially opened the new building on Thursday 3 December 2009.[12][13]

Notable alumni

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  • Alex Easton MLA - Alex was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2003 for the constituency of North Down and returned again in 2007,2011,2016,2017 and again in 2023 where he topped the poll for North Down.[14]
  • George Hamilton - Chief Constable of PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland), was a former pupil of the Gransha Boys High school, Bangor.
  • Josh Magennis - striker for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen.

References

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  1. ^ "Principal's Welcome". Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  2. ^ Authority, Education (12 December 2019). "Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College". Education Authority Northern Ireland. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Bangor Academy bids for integrated status". BBC News. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  4. ^ "School Investment Package Announced on 1 March 2001" (PDF). Department of Education for Northern Ireland. 1 March 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Bangor Academy bids for integrated status". BBC News. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Pupil teacher ratios". Department of Education for Northern. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Five of Northern Ireland's finest examples of training and development were applauded at the UK gala ceremony for the National Training Awards 2010, held in London". Northern Ireland Executive. 3 December 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  8. ^ "ICT Mark Accredited Schools: Bangor Academy". Naace. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014.
  9. ^ Maguire, Anna (2 October 2013). "Even our toddlers will get a taste of China as 100 schools roll out classes and events". Belfast Telegraph.
  10. ^ "Bangor Academy: County Down school breaks world record for sit-ups". BBC News. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Bangor Academy and Sixth Form and Nendrum College, 2008". Future Educations UK.
  12. ^ "Prince Boosts Duke Of Edinburgh Scheme". 4NI. 3 December 2009.
  13. ^ "HRH The Earl of Wessex opens Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College". Bangor Academy.
  14. ^ "Profile". Alex Easton MP.
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