Presentation to A company 15-05-16

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Transfer Information Evening Thursday 9 June 2016 Lough Shore Site

• Academically selective, co-educational voluntary Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Academically selective, co-educational voluntary grammar school • Non-denominational voluntary grammar school • Centre of excellence

• Pupils are challenged AND supported Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Centre of excellence • Pupils are challenged AND supported • Staff committed to highest standards in curricular and extra-curricular learning experiences

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • ‘Perstare et Praestare’- ‘Persevere and Excel’ • Strong working relationships at all levels • Excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra- curricular activities

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Enniskillen Royal Grammar School-Cooper Crescent Site and Lough Shore Site • Year 8 will be on Cooper Crescent Site in September 2016 and Year 13 will be on both sites in September 2016 depending on subject choices • All other year groups will remain on their current sites in September 2016 Site for Year 8 in 2017 to be decided by the New Board of Governors

for Year 8 entry in 2017 will be available in September Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Arrangements for the tests and decision on site for Year 8 entry in 2017 will be available in September Open lines of communication and information

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Common Entrance Test for 2017-AQE This test is based on the English and Mathematics aspects of the Northern Ireland primary school curriculum There is no Science component

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • AQE tests –team of revisers who are experienced teaching professionals at primary level International standards of validity Sample paper and past papers are available from www.aqe.org.uk

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Common Entrance Assessment Three one hour papers on Saturday 12 November 2016 Saturday 26 November 2016 Saturday 3 December 2016

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Best scores from two papers will count Pupils can choose to sit only two papers if so desired Pupils will sit the tests in an AQE school such as Enniskillen Royal Grammar School

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School • Cost-£48-administrative costs for AQE No charge for pupils on Free School Meals

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Action Timeline 3 May 2016-Registration for the tests opened Forms available tonight, from www.aqe.org.uk, AQE office, or Cooper Crescent and Lough Shore Sites and primary schools Help available with completing form if required Return form to AQE office by 9 September 2016

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Registration Form Section A –your child’s name and address and primary school details Copy of Birth Certificate Section B-Access Arrangements required? Examples may include dyslexia, visual impairment, medical condition, physical disability, first language other than English or Irish

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Registration Form If Access arrangements are required, tick Box B AQE will send a further form Evidence will be requested and panel will decide Requests will be handled centrally by AQE in ADVANCE of the tests

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Registration Form Section C-parental details Section D-preferred location Section E-Payment Section F-if you require an Irish Language version of the test Section G-signature Attach three passport photos

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Action Timeline Return of form to AQE by 9 September 2016-early return advisable Information sent to parents-examination centre and examination number Orientation morning in October-details to follow

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Orientation Morning Opportunity for your son/daughter to familiarise themselves with the environment Rooms Groupings by primary school and area Experienced invigilators Information for parents also

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Special Circumstances Applications made subsequent to tests relating to special circumstances such as illness, bereavement Attach Special Circumstances form to Transfer Form

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Action Timeline Robust Marking system Marks will be sent as age-adjusted score to parents and schools on 28 January 2017 Parents may request remarks

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School AQE results Results reported as scores not grades No comparison with previous Transfer test grades Mean score of 100-very creditable mark

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Action Timeline Open Evenings Submission of Transfer Form to Education Authority, Western Region Post-primary schools apply their admissions criteria to applications

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Action Timeline EAWR issues admissions letters Appeals process Special Provision

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Useful contacts/addresses www.aqe.org.uk AQE office-Unit 3 Weavers Court Business Park, Belfast, BT 12 5GH Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Cooper Crescent Site Lough Shore Site Enniskillen Enniskillen BT 74 6DQ BT 74 7EY 028 66322165 028 66322658 www.enniskilleroyalgs.com