Old Warren Primary School
Lisburn
BT28 1QP
Tel: 028 92679685
FACTS AND
FIGURES
Principal: Mr A J Palmer, BEd,DSE, Cert
Sc.
Chairperson of Board of Governors: Mr R White
Admissions No. 44Enrolment No. 305
The school was opened in 1974 to serve the needs of the Old
Warren area. The school site has a large grass area with tarmac
playspace.
The pupils are drawn from Old Warren Estate and neighbouring
areas. The current teaching staff is Principal plus 8 assistant
teachers, and one part-time Reading Recovery teacher and curriculum
support teacher. This team offers a wide range of expertise, meeting
frequently to discuss the many changes in education with working
groups undertaking curriculum review. The teaching staff is
complemented by a secretary and a full range of ancillary staff, all
of whom are dedicated to ensure that the education and social needs
of the children are met.
The accommodation comprises 11 classrooms, library,
assembly/physical education hall, staffroom, medical room, Principal
and Secretary's offices, meals kitchen and dining hall. A purpose
built nursery unit has been constructed in the school grounds and
this opened in September 1998.
The school aim is to provide a warm and caring environment with a
wide-ranging curriculum embracing not only the traditional subjects,
but providing for extra-curricular interests. Full attention has
been given to the main core subjects - English, Mathematics and
Science. The school believes in regular homework and all pupils are
encouraged to give of their best. Educational visits have always
been an important feature and are geared to meet National Curriculum
demands. The P6 and P7 classes also have the opportunity to go on
residential visits each year.
The school's strong musical tradition is being continued through
an allocation of part-time hours in the current year and tuition is
offered in woodwind, with several pupils attaining Grade 3 and 4 in
Associated Board examinations each year. Choirs and other musical
groups perform regularly and the strong physical education tradition
of the school has been fostered this year by the provision of
swimming and gymnastics for all children in P5 - P7 classes, with P1
- P4 children also involved in gymnastics sessions. Within the
school there are netball and football teams. Extra curricular
activities include art, chess and needlework.
There is a strong emphasis on discipline, leading to
self-discipline within the school, and the wearing of school uniform
and general neatness of appearance in strongly encouraged. This is
fully supported by the parents, who are closely involved with the
teaching staff through regular interview situations, attendance at
school functions such as Sports Days, Harvest Services, Christmas
Nativity Services, with the latter two reflecting the place of
regular assemblies and Religious Education within the school. The
school has a very active PTA and many events are organised during the
year.