We are homely, comfortable budget accommodation located less than an hour from both the causeway coast and belfast by road. 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. Its a place of pilgrimage on st patricks day, but its also one of the clearest pieces of. 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.
Slemish, near ballymena, draws us back into history for two reasons. Tim manson vice principal cullybackey college linkedin. Causeway coast accommodation slemish barn northern ireland. In lurgan college we seek to foster a culture of academic excellence, underpinned by strong pastoral care and support for every pupil. 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. Endnote is a widelyused bibliographic reference software tool. Its distinctive appearance its upper reaches are very steep and rugged, in contrast to the tidy fields on its lower westwardfacing. It lies a few miles east of ballymena, in the townland of carnstroan. It is one of the most oversubscribed schools in northern ireland. Slemish features in dennis kennedys book climbing slemish. Language awareness seminar for year 10 students is held each year. 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.
Zotero is a free, open source, webbased tool for managing citations, organising pdfs and creating bibliographies. The year 8 team recently booked their place in the final against slemish college after an impressive 70 victory over sperrin integrated college. Please note that results will not be given out over the phone and results that are not collected will therefore be posted out. I think it closed over hundreds of years ago so its completely dormant. Slemish mountain is the legendary first known irish home of saint patrick. Such an intriguing planet deserves a field as colorful and varied as geography in order to describe its many levels. 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. More places at slemish integrated college integrated. Artists, designers and craft workers are by nature creative problem solvers and this makes them an attractive asset for a variety of employers. Sat and had a lovely picnic surrounded with fabulous views. Department of geography 859 2572931 817 patterson office tower lexington ky 405060027 fax 859 2576277.
Slemish college ballymena high and secondary school. 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. The roads through the countryside are all in very good shape and paved almost all the way. Our enrichment programme ensures there really is something for everyone, from athletics to zumba. Welcome to think geography the web site for the slemish college geography department. In later times, it was the site of a united irish camp during the 1798 rebellion in county antrim. This was the beginning of 20 minutes of fast attacking football which brought about 4 more first half goals from tj greer, james orr.
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. 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. Slemish and the antrim plateau about 430 million years ago an ancient sea, which geologists have called the iapetus ocean, had disappeared. 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.
The new complete geography skills book, together with the new complete geography textbook, leads a new studentcentred approach to geography, helping students to achieve their maximum potential through enjoyable, active and effective learning. During this time she was working on her third important book about the geography of the mediterranean. Our vision of successful 21st century learning is underpinned by our school mission statement, pursuing excellence together. Apr 26, 2019 panoramic ireland run photography tours and workshops throughout ireland. Sliabh mis, meaning miss mountain, is a small mountain in county antrim, northern ireland. 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. 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. We believe that excellence in learning is achieved through a shared commitment involving learners, teachers and parents. Ms anderson said that neeson had a long association with the. In sept 2016 the new a level in geography was introduced so people in y would have studied the new courses in as geography. We provide local fieldtrips for all our students at key stage 3.
Slemish college pptc transfer test 11 plus information. 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. We believe that involvement in these activities allows our students to enhance their overall educational experience, as well as supporting their personal development. Sliabh mis, meaning miss mountain, 2 is a small mountain in county antrim, northern ireland. I am hoping to deliver this course in cullybackey college from sept 2015. This article covers the essentials of geography, one of the most fascinating and relevant areas of study. It lies a few miles east of ballymena, in the townland of carnstroan slemish is the remains of the plug of an extinct volcano. Liam neeson makes surprise school visit to slemish college in. At the slemish school of irish dancing alisons mission is to provide her dancers with a comprehensive education in irish. Sperrin college is a highly successful, integrated school in magherafelt, northern ireland.
He started the geography department at slemish college in 1997 and taught gcse. Locations associated with saint patrick in northern ireland. Collecting river data please do not copy any parts of this booklet into your coursework as you will loose marks. 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. Slemish college is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Located in ballymena, slemish college is fully integrated and welcomes children from all cultures. 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.
Slemish college geography department year 12 gcse geography coursework guide to data collection in the river. Welcome to slemish college i am proud to be the principal of a school with such commitment to childcentred learning. Slemish college is now closed to students as of wednesday 18th march 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Slemish used to be a volcano, but that was a long time ago and it hasnt erupted yet. The department of education has approved the colleges development proposal to increase its numbers in response to local demand. Ten maps that explain everything about the world 1 politics of place tim marshall. 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. This site is for use by all geography students and.
Slemish college is an integrated school, meaning it brings together children and staff from catholic, protestant and other traditions. The school works with pupils to find their own learning style. 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. He is a graduate of qub, the university of ulster and the open university.
We use cookies to anonymously track website statistics. Liam neeson makes surprise school visit to slemish college. Stricken with a heart attack in 1929, semple began to succumb to ill health. Slemish college geography department year 12 gcse geography. Slemish first opened its doors in september 1996 with 84 pupils. Slemish mountain broughshane 2020 all you need to know. Mar 14, 2016 slemish college is an integrated school, meaning it brings together children and staff from catholic, protestant and other traditions. He started the geography department at slemish college in 1997 and taught gcse and a level geography, and travel and tourism until 2014.
Remember you can also access the latest news by downloading our new smartphone app. 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 from irish. The poetry of robert frost and seamus heaney open book and arthur millers the crucible closed book. Tradition holds that saint patrick, enslaved as a youth, was brought to this area. Slemish college ballymena high and secondary school opening.
Slemish college is a coeducational integrated secondary school in ballymena, northern. New complete geography 5th edition by gill education on schoolbooks. Year 10 geography field trip 2015 25 images year 10 geography. 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.
Study human cultural geography with courses and study guides designed for high school students, college students, adult learners and working professionals. Slemish is a contemporary scottish home, set in large private grounds with secure parking. Geography the library of trinity college dublin trinity. Slemish, historically called slieve mish 1 from irish. The ga is the leading subject assocation for all teachers of geography. Tim manson learned to love geography from an early age. New complete geography textbook 5ed geography junior. Sliabh mis, 2 is a volcanic plug in county antrim, northern ireland. There are picnic tables, toilets and a minimuseum at the free car park. Such partly grammar, partly secondary intermediate schools continue to use transfer tests. Panoramic ireland run photography tours and workshops throughout ireland. Fieldwork provides a direct connection between the school world and the real outside world. This encourages us to deliver creative and innovative approaches throughout all aspects of school life.
742 602 1418 1386 1056 1534 659 1404 556 1466 429 1124 1111 673 509 917 204 1020 545 1369 320 228 628 1389 1203 997 1279 488 905 26 80 512 1007 236