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Year 14 Geography Fieldwork, March 2014

28 March 2014 in /by

On Wednesday 19 March 2014, the A2 Geographers visited Belfast City Centre to conduct essential fieldwork. Their aim was to find out people’s views on air pollution. The students worked in pairs to complete questionnaires. The dry weather made the data collection easier. They were positioned throughout the city centre including Donegall Place, Corn Market […]

Inspire Conference, March 2014

27 March 2014 in /by

On Friday 7 March 2014, a group of Year 12 pupils including myself, had the opportunity to attend the Inspire Conference at Titanic Belfast. This conference was held to celebrate International Women’s Day, with the theme for the conference focusing on encouraging women to ‘be the catalyst for change’. The event featured four inspiring addresses […]

Year 13 Geography Fieldwork Report

25 March 2014 in /by

On Monday 24 February 2014, the AS Geography students headed to Magilligan Field Centre near Limavady to complete a sand dune study.  Upon arrival at the centre, Dermott, our guide, gave a short presentation about the dunes.  He then explained what we would be doing while we were out on the dunes. After lunch we […]

Books of Condolence for Mrs Alison McGuigan & Mrs Claire Brook

18 March 2014 in /by

Books of Condolence for Mrs Alison McGuigan & Mrs Claire Brook are now available for signing.  If you wish to have a personal message included, please download the Condolence Slip, complete and return it to: Maxine Porter, c/o Glenlola Collegiate School, 2 Valentine Rd, Bangor, BT20 4TH no later than Friday 28 March 2014. Alternatively, […]

Glenlola Pupils Attend Law Conference

18 March 2014 in /by

On Friday 7 March 2014, a small group of year thirteen pupils attended the Twenty-third Annual Inter Schools’ Sixth Form Law Conference. The conference was directed at girls who aspire to enter into a future career in the Law profession. It took place in Methodist College, Belfast.  We began the day with talks from barristers […]

QUB Sixth Form Medical Careers Symposium

18 March 2014 in /by

On Wednesday 12 February I boarded the train to the City Hospital at 8.00am and on my arrival I walked through the hospital to the Medical Biology Centre at QUB, the event location. The day began with registration: I watched as over 300 wannabe medical students piled into the lecture hall. The first speech was […]

Year 8 Religious Studies Trip to Synagogue

17 March 2014 in /by

On Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Friday 14th March our Year 8 students had the opportunity to visit the Belfast Synagogue as part of their study of Judaism within Religious Studies. Seeing the synagogue up close really brought the unit to life for our students. The pupils were able to see items that are key […]