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Specialist
School Mathematics and
Physics
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Thornhill College
Girls' Grammar School
Adveniat Regnum Tuum |
"Educating
concerned, informed, adaptable members of the world community"
Thornhill College, Culmore Road, Derry
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Vision Statement
"Educating
concerned, informed, adaptable members of the world community"
Mercy Tradition and Ethos
Thornhill
College is a school rooted in the Mercy values of service, promotion of
self-esteem and the pursuit of excellence for all the young women who
make up the student body. Education is approached in a holistic way so
that students are encouraged to develop and nurture all the qualities
and skills that will enable them to become independent, mature and
sensitive adults, at ease with themselves and aware of the needs of
others.
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Catherine
McCauley's words of encouragement are as appropriate in the 21st century
as they were in the 19th century. "Let us rejoice when good is done,
no matter by whom it is accomplished". This sentence encapsulates
the positive approach which is promoted throughout the entire curriculum
at Thornhill College. We strive in the words of Catherine McCauley,
founder of the Sisters of Mercy, "to fit young women for Earth without
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Mission for the School
In an atmosphere where staff feel
valued and supported, we believe each student will achieve these aims
through high quality provision of :
- respect and support within
the School Community
- a rich and varied
experience of Catholic faith and life
- a broad and challenging
curriculum
- a stimulating learning
environment
- an innovative approach to
teaching and learning
- support, challenge and
encouragement to succeed
- an up-to-date range of
learning resources
- active partnerships between
school, home and community
- an enriching programme of
extra-curricular activities and visits
- an acknowledgement of
achievements
- an active preparation for the
world of work
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Aims for the Pupils
Thornhill College aims to develop in
its students:
- a real awareness of their
dignity as children of God and a caring Christian approach to life
- high self esteem -
respecting and valuing themselves and others
- high standards of
achievement in all areas of the curriculum
- lively enquiring minds and
a spirit of curiosity
- the ability to be
self-motivated
- the ability to communicate
effectively using a variety of media
- the ability to work both
collaboratively and independently
- flexibility and
adaptability in the world of work
- understanding of their
responsibility towards the environment
- an appreciation of their
cultural identity and the diversity and
- interdependence of all
people within the World Community
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