The school’s vision is ‘Learning for the Future’ and the pupils of Lisbellaw Primary School can be assured of the best possible education in order to prepare them to have fulfilling lives and to be leaders in the future.
The quality of education in Lisbellaw Primary School is described as outstanding in a recent inspection report undertaken by the department of education and the school was awarded the top grade.
Among the significant strengths noted by inspectors were the high quality of teaching, the highly committed and hard working staff, and the strong support of the governors and parents for the school. The Principal’s vision, child centred leadership and skilful management were noted as well as the strong and effective leadership of the Vice-Principal for the oversight of pastoral care in the school. The inspection team also praised the school’s success in achieving a number of awards.
The school is also only one of 6 schools in Northern Ireland to have been accredited as a Dyslexia Friendly School by the British Dyslexia Association; it has gained a gold standard in the Health Promoting School Award and has won the Best Kept School award for the past 3 consecutive years.
There is a great community spirit and a very active PTA that has bought an interactive whiteboard for all classrooms as well as stocking the library and supplying other equipment. Many parents also work voluntarily in school and support staff on school trips. The school and nursery are also supported by local business and the school choir sings at many events. The Lisbellaw Orange Order have provided a poly tunnel for the children to use and have contributed to an outdoor play area for the nursery.
A new building which is planned for the school will be starting shortly.
Year 7 pupils have been awarded the gold standard in the Junior Industry Challenge for their work in setting up a mini business and went to Belfast in June to compete at Northern Ireland level.
The sports teams took part in many competitions this year and the brass ensemble won the cup at Fermanagh Feis.
The Community Nursery School.
Amongst the strengths of the community nursery were the commitment of the staff to the pupils’ welfare; the quality of interaction between staff and the children and the good opportunities for learning in all areas of the pre-school curriculum particularly the development of scientific skills.
