Key Stage 3

 

In Key Stage 3 your son will undertake a progressive programme in Gaelic, Football, Soccer, Gymnastics, Basketball, Health Related Fitness, Badminton, Swimming, Athletics and Baseball.

 

Key Stage 4

 

In Key Stage 4 all pupils will follow a programme which will provide for the progressive development of particular skill activities and personal qualities.

 

Health Related Fitness is an integral component of our programme. At Whiterock Leisure Centre our pupils are inducted into the safe use of the cardio and resistance machines by an experienced member of staff.

 

Pupils will study Health Related Fitness and three other activities from the following:

Athletics

Gaelic Football

Table Tennis

Gymnastics

Badminton

Football

Basketball

 

Other recreational activities may also be offered during or after normal school hours. Our department endeavours to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage a life long involvement in sport.

 

 

External Examinations

Our department is very proud of our examination results, continually among the best in the College. Over the last few years we have an average of 83% A – C pass rate in GCSE Physical Education.

 

Always striving to improve, the department now offers the Edexcel BTEC 1^st Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 4 GCSE’s). The course is now in its second year and is open to suitably able and interest pupils.

 

The Diploma provides pupils with opportunities to gain employment in the sports sector or progress to our Sixth Form Centre to undertake the BTEC National Certificate in Sport (equivalent of 2 ‘A’ levels).

 

On completion of the National Certificate in Sport, pupils may once again choose to pursue careers in the sports industry or they may progress to third level education.

 

Departmental Links

 

External Agencies

The department and pupils benefit from our close links with the GAA and IFA. Pupils in Years 12, 13 and 14 are given the opportunity to develop their coaching skills and gain foundation level certificate in Gaelic Football, Hurling and Soccer.

 

Clubs

Lunchtime/Afterschool. At Corpus Christi College you don’t have to be a member of a team to participate. Our department provides opportunities foe pupils who wish to play just for fun. Outdoor pursuits for those interested in hillwalking, walking, camping, mountaineering and bouldering.

 

Sports/fun days

There are special days in the sporting calendar. On the first Thursday in June all staff and pupils travel to the Mary Peter’s Track for a highly enjoyable Sports Day. The department along with BTEC Diploma pupils organise a fun/sports day for all our local schools Primary 6 pupils which takes place in May/June.

 

Trips

Over the past years the College have travelled to Celtic Park and Old Trafford for the trip of a lifetime. Mr Featherstone also organises a biannual trip to the Ski Slopes.

 

Class Competitions

Class competitions in soccer and hurling usually take place in the New Year and are always very competitive.

 

Work Placements

Should your son decide to undertake the BTEC Diploma course our department can provide him with a safe and enjoyable placement such as a teaching assistant, fitness instructor or assistant coach?

 

Below are the various sports the College participates in:-

 

Soccer

All age groups - Belfast and District Leagues, Belfast and Distract Cups, Irish Cups

 

Gaelic Football

All age groups - Father Faul Cup, Brother Ennis Cup, Mallon Cup, Antrim Schools Championships

 

Hurling

Various age groups - Ulster College’s Competitions, Antrim Schools Championships

 

Basketball

Invitational Tournaments

 

Rugby

Invitational Tournaments

 

Athletics/Cross Country Running

Interscholastics

 

Outdoor pursuits

International Award