Mr Blue Sky Sign with Ardnashee School and College
ARDNASHEE - Virtual Transition Fair
Thinking about life after secondary school can be daunting. Learning about options and discovering strengths can make the transition smoother and much less worrying for our young people.
The Virtual Transition Fair
is for Ardnashee graduates and their families. Join us each day this week (on our Facebook Page) for interesting and informative videos designed to help families who are asking themselves “What’s next?”
Meet the providers
from recognized educational programs, government services
and community agencies including:
- Lilliput Theatre Company
- Tuned In
- Sow and Grow
- Rossille Group
- Praxis Care
- Mencap Employment
- Derry Youth and Community Workshop
- Craft Derry
- Berries Cafe
- Aspace2
- Careers Services
- Stage Beyond
- The Hub
- The Pulse Centre
Learn from the Experts
through a series of informative presentations from local agencies providing educational and vocational guidance to individuals with special needs.
Don’t Take Our Word for it
let’s hear from some past pupils: click https://youtu.be/QuOo7ocht4k
NEW SCHOOL - Some exciting news today! Things are moving forward and we have just received these images of our new school which we wanted to share with everyone.


Letter from the Principal
Dear Parent / Carer,
Firstly Happy New Year to you all! Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year for all of us.
In Ardnashee School and College our main priority has always been the health and safety of our pupils and the whole school community.
The Minister of Education, Mr Peter Weir, has stated in his most recent correspondence that we are currently in the middle of ‘extreme public health circumstances’. The Government have also put into law the ‘Stay at Home’ message as they believe this is the only way to control the increasing transmission of the virus and keep everyone safe. In short it is clear that the safest place for everyone is at home, if this is possible.
All schools apart from Special Schools have now been closed for face to face learning.
Ardnashee School and College is therefore open for pupils but during these extremely challenging circumstances it has already become evident that we will be facing significant staff shortages when we reopen. If we cannot provide adequate staffing to ensure the safety of our pupils’ then we may have to close class bubbles and be unable to receive those pupils into school. We will let you know as soon as possible if this is the case. We will of course provide remote learning for these pupils if required.
The Minister has stated clearly that Special Schools will open this week as planned but have advised that the first day back could be used as a planning day, to ensure that everything is in place for the safe return of our pupils. As a result of this Ardnashee will now be open to pupils from Friday 8th January unless we are told otherwise by the Department of Education.
If you are planning for your child not to attend school for a period of time could you please inform your Class Teacher via SeeSaw or by phone on Thursday morning. Teachers should be in touch with you on Thursday to discuss this. Could I also ask you to inform your bus driver directly, to avoid unnecessary journeys.
Can we also reassure you, if your child is not able to attend school because of concerns regarding Covid, they will still be marked as present using a DE supplied Covid code.
New directives from DE are encouraging all Post Primary pupils to wear a face covering in class as well as shared spaces and we would ask our secondary to adhere to this, from Friday onwards unless they have a medical exemption.
We have also written to Arlene Foster, Michelle O’Neil, Peter Weir and Robin Swan directly to ask for our pupils and staff to be vaccinated as a matter of urgency, to enable our school community to return to more normal times.
We look forward to better times in 2021 and the opportunity for things to return to normality for everyone in the Ardnashee family.
Many thanks,
Raymond McFeeters and Alan Bates Acting Principal and Chair of the Board of Governors
Welcome
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Ardnashee School and College is a controlled school for children and young people aged between 3 and 19 years, living in Derry and the surrounding district. The school provides a 16 year continuity of education and pastoral care for pupils with learning difficulties and associated disabilities. There are places for up to 270 pupils. High staffing ratios and excellent teaching facilities mean staff can promote a high standard of learning.
Our school web site allows us to share the work we are involved in as a school community and to show the positive and varied contributions our pupils are making, not only to Ardnashee School and College, but to their families, communities and their city......
Post 16 Transition Advice
Covid 19 Update
NO UPDATES AT THIS TIME.
School Counsellor
A message from our school counsellor
This service is available to all pupils from P7 onwards
Please click on the link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1733PiGzyuECbUbuKwyesLXOaDASdVrLT/view?usp=sharing
Transition Advice Contact Details
Information from Parenting NI
Doc 1 (Parent Workshops) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1229a1aGlCPKrX6Wr1E3pI8P1CbVVZJKZ/view?usp=sharing
Doc 2 (Practitioner Training) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HpTIvs1Po8pUr-j4Z5OwcYTi4f57AGx1/view?usp=sharing
Doc 3 (Supporting Parents of Teenagers) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D_eu42FP-VQEbRjLpiP36wSlO_xkB30F/view?usp=sharing
Christmas Slideshow 2019
Ardnashee School & College Uniform

Year 8 Transition Video
ASC Nursery Graduation

ASC Nursery Graduation
Lockdown Song
Lockdown Song

'Ardnashee Lockdown Song'
Now you've had a listen. We'd love to hear you singing our Lockdown Song
Why don't you get a parent or guardian to record you singing 'LOCKDOWN'
And send it to ardnasheeschool@gmail.com
Ardnashee Challenge be Creative
















BE CREATIVE!
Send us your amazing photos and videos
Check out all the wonderful work that has been sent in so far.
You can send your work to either of the following emails:
gkennedy849@c2kni.net or sdeery486@c2kni.net
So get your thinking caps on and get your work submitted
Good luck and stay well
Staff Shout Out !!!
More Shout Outs!
Welcome from our Acting Principal

Welcome to Ardnashee School and College, a makaton friendly school! We provide a creative and innovative learning environment where pupils are nurtured and supported to achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing a curriculum that puts creativity at the heart of learning. The staff at Ardnashee School and College work collaboratively with parents, therapists and allied services as well as third party providers in the community to develop personalised learning plans that reflect the needs of pupils as individuals. Ardnashee provides education for pupils age 3 – 19. We have a very successful young enterprise project running every Friday. Hub 17 is lead by post 16 pupils and they provide catering services for the school break time. We are very proud of our pupils and we are excited to be planning for the new school premises. Enjoy your tour of our website! Mr R. Mc Feeters, Acting Principal.
Upcoming Events...
Max Fashion

Free School Meals Application Form
Click on the link from EA (below) to apply for free school meals.
Home Learning PowerPoints and Videos for KS3
Home Learning example PowerPoints and Videos for KS3 can be found in Home Learning (password: racecourse) * folder S. McCaul
Grace gets involved in a street fitness class

A video of Grace exercising with her mum and younger brother, in her front garden during a street fitness class. This video has since went viral with over 7,000 people viewing it on twitter.
Ardnashee Bag Company presents - The Buddy Bag
Making the Headlines

Ryan is dancing through the isolation. Click on the link below for the full article.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/52113263/coronavirus-down-s-syndrome-and-dancing-through-isolation#
Message from the Orthoptic (Eye) Dept, Altnagelvin
If your child was to have their glasses or vision assessed at school in April, this did not take place due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Once we are back to normal the assessment will take place. Until then, if you have any concerns regarding your child’s glasses or vision, please contact me on 028 7161 1424 where you can leave a message and I will get back to you.
Stay safe and hope to see you again soon.
Lisa
Other Videos
Ardnashee Easter Rap
Eggs for our NHS Heroes

Young Enterprise NI




Welcome to Ardnashee.
Ardnashee Prospectus
When a Child is Born
Ardnashee School, 15 - 17 Racecourse Road Derry/Londonderry N. Ireland BT48 7RE | Email: info@asc.lderry.ni.sch.uk
Lower Campus T: +44 (0)28 7126 3270 | F: +44 (0)28 7126 4017 | Upper Campus T: +44 (0)28 7135 1266 | F: +44 (0)28 7135 1125