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School in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

54°41′25″N 5°55′09″W / 54.6902°N 5.9191°W / 54.6902; -5.9191

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Monkstown Community School was a mixed non-denominational secondary school in Monkstown, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It closed in 2015 when it merged with Newtownabbey Community High School to form Abbey Community College.

General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ)

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Two-year GNVQ Advanced courses in Business Studies, ICT and Leisure and Tourism were offered . A one-year course Intermediate level GNVQ was offered in Business Studies. Pupils will also study and have to demonstrate competence in the core skills of Information Technology, Application of Number and Communications.

The School had a Moderate Learning Difficulties Unit with three specialist teachers who work with pupils, parents, subject teachers and external agencies to ensure that the appropriate support is provided. This included

1:1 support

  • Learning Assistants
  • Reading Partnerships
  • Small teaching groups
  • Extra support in subject classes
  • North Eastern Board personnel
  • A range of teaching approaches to enable pupils to develop confidence and understanding.

Statistics

Pupils

Average enrolment in 2005 – 2006 was 708

134 Year 8 pupils were admitted into the School in September 2005.

Admission Number Number of Applications Number of Admissions
2002-03 164 125 125
2003-04 164 132 132
2004-05 164 133 133
2006-07 164 134 134

Enrolled Pupils: 777

Notable former pupils

See also: Category:People educated at Monkstown Community School

References

External links

"Monkstown Community School Official website". Monkstown Community School. Retrieved 23 January 2012.

"Monkstown Community School, North Eastern, Newtownabbey". www.axcis.co.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2009.

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