SULLIVAN UPPER SCHOOL WELCOME TO SULLIVAN UPPER SCHOOL

Sullivan Upper School is a nondenominational, voluntary grammar school. The school was founded in 1877 and, since 1939, has occupied extensive grounds on the edge of Holywood. The school’s aims remain very much as they originally were: to provide the best possible education for all pupils, regardless of race, gender, background or religious denomination.

Pupils come to Sullivan from a large catchment area, covering North Down, Ards and East Belfast. Sullivan Upper takes great pride in providing its pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum, supported by a much-praised pastoral care system – truly living up to the school motto ‘lamh foisdineach an uachtar’ or ‘the gentle hand foremost’, a constant reminder of the virtue of gentleness in dealing with others. At Sullivan we believe that what goes on outside of the classroom is also very important. In order to ensure that all pupils are granted a well-rounded education in every aspect, the curriculum is extended through a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, for example, in sports, music and drama. Pupils enjoy competing in a range of sports from rugby to fencing, from hockey to badminton and the arts also flourish at the school. Many pupils contribute to the school’s excellent instrumental and choral groups such as the Band, Jazz group and Orchestra and there is a range of high-quality drama productions.

We aim to broaden the horizons of our pupils with many exciting trips, both locally and overseas. We take great pride in the character that our pupils exhibit, and so community service and the support of a range of charities are important aspects of school life.

A dedicated team of teaching and nonteaching staff help each individual pupil develop his or her talents to the full and to prepare themselves effectively for the challenges and responsibilities of adult life. Sullivan Upper School’s emphasis is strongly academic and we place a high value on academic achievement. The vast majority of pupils remain at school after GCSE to take A Level courses before heading off to universities at home or further afield, including Oxford and Cambridge. Sullivan Upper’s proud record of outstanding results in public examinations shows that all pupils are empowered to realise their potential.

To find out more, visit our school website www.sullivanupper.co.uk

OPEN MORNING

- Saturday 14 January 2023 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

P7

Based on East Belfast’s Belmont Road, Strathearn School consistently ranks among the UK’s top grammar schools – most recently ranked, once again, as the top girls’ grammar school in Northern Ireland by Parent Power in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2022.

Whilst these rankings focus on outstanding examination results, Strathearn’s success transcends all aspects of school life. Our ethos as a school centres on a caring and nurturing environment in which every pupil is celebrated for their own individual talents and is supported to realise their full potential across a wide range of both curricular and extra-curricular areas.

This success also extends to our Preparatory Department, Penrhyn, where an average of 97% of P7 pupils secure a place at a grammar school of their choice each year, alongside the many tremendous achievements recorded by girls in P1-7 in music, drama and sport.

Strathearn Principal Nicola Connery said:

“At Strathearn, we support our pupils to develop their love of learning, make life-long friends and take advantage of the wealth of marvellous opportunities on offer here.

Saturday 7 January 2023, 9.15am - 12.30pm

At our Open Morning, prospective pupils and their families will meet with our teachers and pupils, hearing their own experiences of life at Strathearn. You will have the opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art school facilities and witness first-hand how we, as a school community, are encouraging and empowering our pupils to excel in everything they do.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Strathearn on Saturday 07 January.