SCHOOL REPORTS: five post-primary schoolsOverall verdict: The school was found to be highly inclusive, well-resourced and organised.
However, the absence of a school library and the fact that physical education is not taught to fifth- and sixth-year students despite a statement in the Rules and Programmes for Secondary Schools 2004/05 was described as regrettable.
Main strengths of school
The school offers a diverse range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and provides adequate supports to students with special educational needs.
Any weaknesses identified?
The most common teaching method used in history classes was characterised as "talk and chalk", which needs to be varied and expanded.
Not all members of the school's board of management were aware of current practices within the school and were not fully aware of the extent of their legislative duties.