Árdscoil La Salle
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 13 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in French at Árdscoil La Salle. Overall, teaching was good, with positive student-teacher relationships and effective collaborative work. However, planning for French needs improvement, and some lessons did not align with learning intentions. Recommendations include enhancing lesson planning and ensuring differentiated content for all students.
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The DEIS evaluation of Árdscoil La Salle highlighted very good leadership in planning for improvement, with effective systems in place to meet student needs. The school demonstrated strong commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practices, with well-defined targets for DEIS themes. Recommendations include enhancing individualised target setting and improving the review systems for DEIS targets.
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The inspection focused on the school's compliance with COVID-19 safety measures. The school demonstrated a high level of adherence to the Department of Education's guidelines, with only one minor area needing improvement regarding visitor log compliance. Overall, the school has implemented effective measures to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.
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The Whole School Evaluation at Árdscoil La Salle focused on management, leadership, and learning. The board of management effectively supports the school, and the quality of school management is rated as very good. While teaching and learning are generally good, there are recommendations for better utilization of resources for students with special educational needs and sharing effective teaching strategies across the school.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in History at Árdscoil La Salle. The overall quality was found to be good, with respectful interactions between teachers and students and effective use of formative feedback. Recommendations include enhancing differentiation in lessons and exploring cross-curricular options for Transition Year students.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching and learning in Science and Chemistry at Ardscoil La Salle. Overall, the quality was found to be good, with well-organized practical activities and effective use of ICT. However, there are recommendations for clearer learning intentions and more active student-centered methodologies.
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The inspection of English at Ard Scoil La Salle found the overall quality of teaching and learning to be good, with some very good practices observed. Active learning methodologies were effectively used in some lessons, and a positive atmosphere was evident throughout. Recommendations include further development of active learning strategies and common assessment practices.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) at Érdscoil La Salle. The report highlights strong whole-school support for SPHE, effective teaching methodologies, and the need for improved planning and resource management. Recommendations include enhancing the assessment process and ensuring suitable classroom environments for SPHE lessons.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Science and Biology at Ardscoil La Salle. The inspection highlighted good whole-school support for science provision, effective planning, and a positive learning environment. Recommendations were made for enhancing teaching methodologies and addressing some practical issues in the laboratories.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning of Irish at Ardscoil La Salle. It highlights the experience of teachers, the challenges faced by students with exemptions from Irish, and the school's efforts to support all learners. Recommendations include improving the use of ICT in teaching and considering different class arrangements for Irish.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Geography at Ardscoil La Salle. The report highlights effective teaching methodologies, good student engagement, and strong support for the subject within the school. Recommendations include enhancing the integration of ICT and active learning strategies to further improve student involvement and understanding.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Ardscoil La Salle. The inspector observed classroom interactions and assessed the teaching methods used. Overall, the school demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of Irish language instruction, although there are challenges with student proficiency levels from primary school.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Religious Education for junior cycle classes at Ardscoil La Salle. The report highlights very good planning and preparation by teachers, effective use of resources, and a focus on student engagement. Recommendations include improving collaborative planning among the RE teaching team and ensuring consistent learning experiences across different year groups.
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