Lisbellaw
Primary School's vision is ‘Learning for the Future’ and the pupils 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 recently raised £25,000 towards our hard core pitch. Many parents also work voluntarily in school and support staff on school trips. The school and nursery are also supported by local businesses.
We moved into our new school in March 2010 and are delighted with our new facilities.
We take part in technology challenges and other science based competitions. The school has great success at the Fermanagh County Show each year.
The sports teams
take part in many competitions each year and there is an
excellent choir and brass ensemble.
The School has close links with Tattygar, Jones Memorial, Integrated and Holy Trinity Primary Schools through the Fermanagh Trust's Shared Education programme.
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.
