Extended Schools In Castlederg High

Castlederg High School has been allocated funds through the Extended Schools Programme. This project aims to:

‘Reduce underachievement and improve the life chances of children and young people by enhancing their educational development and fostering their health, well being and social inclusion through the integrated delivery of the support and services necessary to ensure every child has the best start in life.’

The central themes of the Extended Schools Programme are:
• Being Healthy
• Enjoying, Learning and Achieving
• Living in Safety and with Stability
• Experiencing Economic and Environmental Well Being
• Contributing Positively to Community and Society

Currently the following activities take place for pupils in Castlederg High with transport home being provided for all pupils who take part:

Rugby Hockey
Soccer Netball
Athletics GCSE Revision Classes
Literacy and Numeracy Classes Healthy Eating Club
Community Brass and Wind Band Duke Of Edinburgh
Homework Club ICT Club
Arts and Crafts Club Counselling Services
Adventure Residential Scripture Union
Grease – The Musical Mentoring
Environmental Group Health Education
50th Anniversary celebrations  

Castlederg high School is also the lead school in our local cluster of Primary Schools. This involves approximately 12 Primary Schools and events ranging from sports coaching to drama and story telling is organised for their pupils.