Year 9 geography field trip 53 images world book day 2015 44 images re moment of fame open night 2015 158 images mock results day 2015 11 images year 14. Slemish college ballymena high and secondary school opening. Tradition holds that saint patrick, enslaved as a youth, was brought to this area and tended sheep herds on slemish, and that during this time he found god. Department of geography 859 2572931 817 patterson office tower lexington ky 405060027 fax 859 2576277. Welcome to think geography the web site for the slemish college geography department. Apr 26, 2019 panoramic ireland run photography tours and workshops throughout ireland. Every year, students leave the art and design department at slemish college to continue their studies through a foundation course or direct entry to a degree course in their chosen specialism. We believe that excellence in learning is achieved through a shared commitment involving learners, teachers and parents. Geography at slemish college welcome to think geography. Life at slemish college only begins in the classroom. Slemish and the antrim plateau about 430 million years ago an ancient sea, which geologists have called the iapetus ocean, had disappeared. Slemish college geography department year 12 gcse geography. Zotero is a free, open source, webbased tool for managing citations, organising pdfs and creating bibliographies. Slemish college is now closed to students as of wednesday 18th march 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Trinity college dublin has a site licence for endnote for college owned computers, but a free webbased version is available to all. Slemish mountain broughshane 2020 all you need to know. It lies a few miles east of ballymena, in the townland of carnstroan slemish is the remains of the plug of an extinct volcano. Stricken with a heart attack in 1929, semple began to succumb to ill health. Slemish integrated college is celebrating the news that they will be able to offer more places to families seeking integrated education when the new terms starts in september. I think it closed over hundreds of years ago so its completely dormant. According to legend, following his capture and being brought to ireland as a slave, patrick worked as a shepherd at slemish mountain for about six years, from ages 16 to 22, for a man named milchu or miluic. Liam neeson makes surprise school visit to slemish college in. Ga membership provides specialist support and expert advice for geography teaching. Slemish, historically called slieve mish from irish. The roads through the countryside are all in very good shape and paved almost all the way. Slemish used to be a volcano, but that was a long time ago and it hasnt erupted yet.
We have actually had an onlline prescence for about 10 years now and think geography was set up in 2005 in order to ensure that geography students could access geography learning materials 247. In later times, it was the site of a united irish camp during the 1798 rebellion in county antrim. Its distinctive appearance its upper reaches are very steep and rugged, in contrast to the tidy fields on its lower westwardfacing. Language awareness seminar for year 10 students is held each year. The department of education has approved the colleges development proposal to increase its numbers in response to local demand. In lurgan college we seek to foster a culture of academic excellence, underpinned by strong pastoral care and support for every pupil.
Locations associated with saint patrick in northern ireland. Endnote is a widelyused bibliographic reference software tool. Ccea a level geography if you are reading this there is a big chance that you are studying either gcse or a level geography in northern ireland. There are picnic tables, toilets and a minimuseum at the free car park. He is a graduate of qub, the university of ulster and the open university. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The establishment of chairs of geography in some of our greatest universities, the giving of college courses in physiography, meteorology, and commerce, and the general extension of geography courses in normal schools, academies, and high schools, may be cited as evidence of this growing appreciation of the importance of the subject. We use cookies to anonymously track website statistics. Free geography books download ebooks online textbooks. We provide local fieldtrips for all our students at key stage 3.
During this time she was working on her third important book about the geography of the mediterranean. This article covers the essentials of geography, one of the most fascinating and relevant areas of study. Sliabh mis, meaning miss mountain, is a small mountain in county antrim, northern ireland. Collecting river data please do not copy any parts of this booklet into your coursework as you will loose marks. Slemish, historically called slieve mish 1 from irish. This encourages us to deliver creative and innovative approaches throughout all aspects of school life.
The plates on either side of this ocean in what we now call north america and europeasia had come together forming enormous mountains the caledonian mountains which were probably higher that the. Ten maps that explain everything about the world 1 politics of place tim marshall. I am hoping to deliver this course in cullybackey college from sept 2015. Artists, designers and craft workers are by nature creative problem solvers and this makes them an attractive asset for a variety of employers. Fieldwork provides a direct connection between the school world and the real outside world. Panoramic ireland run photography tours and workshops throughout ireland. Slemish mountain is the legendary first known irish home of saint patrick. This site is for use by all geography students and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Slemish, historically called slieve mish is a small mountain in county antrim, northern ireland. The boys got off to the best possible start after robbie spiers finished off a flowing move down the righthand side. Jan 27, 2020 the university of kentucky honored semple in 1923 with an honorary doctorate degree in law and established the ellen churchill semple room to house her private library. It lies a few miles east of ballymena, in the townland of carnstroan. Our vision of successful 21st century learning is underpinned by our school mission statement, pursuing excellence together.
The year 8 team recently booked their place in the final against slemish college after an impressive 70 victory over sperrin integrated college. Tim manson learned to love geography from an early age. Mar 14, 2016 slemish college is an integrated school, meaning it brings together children and staff from catholic, protestant and other traditions. Ms anderson said that neeson had a long association with the. Trinity college dublin has a site licence for endnote for collegeowned computers, but a free webbased version is available to all. Such an intriguing planet deserves a field as colorful and varied as geography in order to describe its many levels. Slemish first opened its doors in september 1996 with 84 pupils. Sliabh mis, 2 is a volcanic plug in county antrim, northern ireland. Liam neeson makes surprise school visit to slemish college.
Tim manson vice principal cullybackey college linkedin. Remember you can also access the latest news by downloading our new smartphone app. Located at the gateway to the glens of antrim halfway between the beautiful fishing village of carnlough and the garden village of broughshane of channel 4 village of the year fame, we can cater for a wide variety of guests in up to 38 beds in both private rooms. It is one of the most oversubscribed schools in northern ireland. Sat and had a lovely picnic surrounded with fabulous views. The modern languages department here at slemish college recognises the importance of enhancement activities in promoting languages in the department and in the wider community. Tradition holds that saint patrick, enslaved as a youth, was brought to this area. He started the geography department at slemish college in 1997 and taught gcse and a level geography, and travel and tourism until 2014.
This was the beginning of 20 minutes of fast attacking football which brought about 4 more first half goals from tj greer, james orr. Slemish college is an integrated school, meaning it brings together children and staff from catholic, protestant and other traditions. Sperrin college is a highly successful, integrated school in magherafelt, northern ireland. Causeway coast accommodation slemish barn northern ireland. Geography the library of trinity college dublin trinity. A new section has been added to our website where you will find all materials required during this period of closure, including letters from the college, distance learning packs and arrangements for children of key workers. Fieldwork is seen as an integral and essential part of the geography curriculum in slemish college. In june 2008 the college was given specialist school status in the area of the humanities geography and english. New complete geography textbook 5ed geography junior. Please note that results will not be given out over the phone and results that are not collected will therefore be posted out. The university of kentucky honored semple in 1923 with an honorary doctorate degree in law and established the ellen churchill semple room to house her private library.
Slemish college is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. We are homely, comfortable budget accommodation located less than an hour from both the causeway coast and belfast by road. Slemish features in dennis kennedys book climbing slemish. The poetry of robert frost and seamus heaney open book and arthur millers the crucible closed book. Slemish is a contemporary scottish home, set in large private grounds with secure parking. Slemish college pptc transfer test 11 plus information. Year 10 geography field trip 2015 25 images year 10 geography. We offer an exceptionally wide range of extracurricular activities, both sporting and nonsporting. The school works with pupils to find their own learning style. Its a place of pilgrimage on st patricks day, but its also one of the clearest pieces of. Located in ballymena, slemish college is fully integrated and welcomes children from all cultures. Collecting river data please do not copy any parts of. More places at slemish integrated college integrated.
In sept 2016 the new a level in geography was introduced so people in y would have studied the new courses in as geography. Slemish, near ballymena, draws us back into history for two reasons. Slemish college is a coeducational integrated secondary school in ballymena, northern. Sliabh mis, meaning miss mountain, 2 is a small mountain in county antrim, northern ireland. Study human cultural geography with courses and study guides designed for high school students, college students, adult learners and working professionals. Slemish college ballymena high and secondary school. New complete geography 5th edition by gill education on schoolbooks. The ga is the leading subject assocation for all teachers of geography. Welcome to slemish college i am proud to be the principal of a school with such commitment to childcentred learning. Our enrichment programme ensures there really is something for everyone, from athletics to zumba. Regrettably slemish bed and breakfast is closed until further notice due to the covid19 coronavirus outbreak lorraine and john welcome you to slemish bed and breakfast, situated in the highland town of kingussie. If youre visiting dublin, mayo or northern ireland any of the places associated with saint patrick then contact me to enquire about my personalised oneonone and small group photography tours.
Such partly grammar, partly secondary intermediate schools continue to use transfer tests. He started the geography department at slemish college in 1997 and taught gcse. This site is aimed at geography teachers and students, especially those with an interest in the north of ireland and includes geographical images, case studies of coastal dunes, the urban structure of belfast, vernacular housing of inishowen, landscapes, geographical issues and ethnic diversity. We believe that involvement in these activities allows our students to enhance their overall educational experience, as well as supporting their personal development. At the slemish school of irish dancing alisons mission is to provide her dancers with a comprehensive education in irish.