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CCEA have launched a public consultation with regards to the proposed changes to CCEA GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications due to be assessed in Summer 2021. As part of this consultation they wish to consider what changes may need to be made to the assessment requirements across our portfolio of qualifications for the summerRead more

As we get ready for to welcome Key stage 3 pupils in years 8, 9 and 10 back to school next week,  we have put together the Video below to explain some of the Pupil Protocols we have put in place on the Cooper Crescent site to keep everyone safe in school. Please watch the videoRead more

We have been delighted to welcome Years 12 and 14 back to school this week and are looking forward to welcoming Years 8-13 next week. Please see below  a copy of a letter from Miss Armstrong and our COV-ID 19 protocols  which were posted  out at the beginning of this week.  If you have anyRead more

Our  interview  programme with our GCSE pupils on the results day last Thursday, allowed us to both celebrate their individual  successes with them and their parents as well as to plan  together the next step in their career pathway. We are delighted that the hard work  of our pupils underpinned by the academic and pastoralRead more

Year 14 and 12 pupils and parents please be aware that: We received confirmation on Friday that Translink (blue) school buses will not be running next week commencing 24th August. AND Years 12 and 14 pupils must bring a packed lunch, as there will be no canteen facilities during the week commencing 24th August andRead more

As we prepare to welcome back to school all pupils starting on Monday 24th with Year 12 and Year14; the reality is that the school day is going to very different to pre-lockdown normality. To give pupils and parents an idea of the measures and expectations in place to safeguard members of our school communityRead more

As we plan for the new health and safety protocols associated with a return to school for all pupils over the next few weeks, departments urgently need text books back in school to aid their planning. If pupils have any text books at home please can arrangements be made to drop these into the ReceptionRead more

Following a weekend of national uncertainty and confusion regarding A2 results, we are now extremely  pleased to be able to properly acknowledge the success of our class of 2020, a very committed and resourceful group who made a distinguished contribution to our school community. They are now heading off in pathways as diverse as HigherRead more

We were honoured to host a Commemorative Service for 75th Anniversary of VJ Day on our Lough Shore site on Saturday 15th August 2020. This was an important opportunity to salute those men and women from our local community including members of the Portora School Community, who gave distinguished service during World War II. WeRead more

AspireMEd are organising a ‘Getting into Medical School’ conference on Saturday 8th August 2020. It is online and completely free!  targeted towards school students (GCSE, National 5, A Level and Higher years) and anyone else interested in applying to medicine (graduates, adults). There are 2,000 registrations already! The conference will included an opportunity to hearRead more