Our Ladys School
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School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 17 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated Civic Social & Political Education (CSPE) at Our Lady’s School, focusing on teaching, subject provision, and planning. Findings highlighted excellent teaching quality, strong subject support from management, and effective planning practices. CSPE was noted for its positive impact on student wellbeing and civic awareness, with no key recommendations arising from the evaluation.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Science and Agricultural Science at Our Lady's School. Findings highlighted very good teaching practices, active student participation, and effective assessment methods. Recommendations included enhancing resources for Agricultural Science and improving lesson sequencing for better understanding.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Science and Agricultural Science at Our Lady's School. Findings indicate that teaching practices are very good, with active and collaborative learning experiences that engage students effectively. Assessment practices are also very good, and while subject provision is strong, there is a recommendation to enhance resources for Agricultural Science.
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The inspection of Our Lady’s School focused on management, leadership, and learning. The quality of school leadership and management was found to be very good, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Teaching and learning were effective in most observed lessons, although some areas for development were noted, particularly in differentiation practices and assessment methods.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in Irish at Our Lady’s School. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with some very good practices observed. However, there is room for improvement in student engagement and participation. The school management provides strong support for the Irish department, and efforts are being made to enhance students' experiences with the language.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in Irish at Our Lady’s School. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with some very good practices observed. However, there is room for improvement in student engagement and participation. The use of Irish as the medium of communication was excellent, and the school management provides strong support for the Irish department.
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The inspection evaluated the Guidance program at Our Lady’s School, focusing on teaching, assessment, and whole-school support. The findings indicate that teaching and learning in Guidance is good, with effective tracking of student progress. While the overall provision for Guidance is very good, recommendations include enhancing student discussions and reviewing timetabling arrangements.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in French at Our Lady’s Secondary School. Most lessons were well-structured and utilized effective methodologies, though there is room for improvement in the use of the target language and student participation. Recommendations include enhancing oral confidence and reducing reliance on translation.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) at Our Lady’s School. Findings indicated that teaching was generally good or very good, with effective student participation and a strong focus on well-being. Recommendations included improving teacher training and collaborative planning for SPHE.
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The inspection of Business and Economics at Our Lady’s School highlighted a high standard of teaching and effective learning activities that engage students. Teachers encourage students to reach their highest potential, and the uptake of these subjects at the Leaving Certificate level is commendable. Recommendations include enhancing the visual learning environment and developing homework strategies in the Economics curriculum.
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The inspection of Physical Education at Our Lady’s School highlighted very good quality in teaching and learning. Lessons were well-structured and engaging, supported by a positive ethos and effective management. Recommendations include optimizing timetable arrangements and documenting learning outcomes for each year group.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Science and Physics at Our Lady’s School. The findings highlighted very good teaching practices, effective planning, and a supportive learning environment, although some areas, such as time allocation for Transition Year science, need improvement. Overall, students were motivated and engaged, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and safety in the laboratories.
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This report evaluates the teaching and learning of Irish at Scoil Mhuire. The inspector observed classes and noted the effective use of various teaching strategies to engage students. The school promotes the Irish language through extracurricular activities and has a strong focus on student participation. Overall, the quality of teaching and learning in Irish is commendable, with good planning and resources in place.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Our Lady's School. The findings highlight very good student attainment and effective teaching strategies that encourage communication in Irish. The school provides a rich array of extracurricular activities to enhance students' experience with the language, and the planning for teaching is comprehensive and well-structured.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at Our Lady's School. The findings highlighted effective planning, a supportive learning environment, and commendable co-curricular activities that enhance English education. Recommendations were made for further development in areas such as timetabling and integration of drama into the English curriculum.
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This report evaluates the quality of provision in Guidance at Our Lady's School. The inspection found that the school has a well-established Guidance service with excellent facilities and structured support systems in place. Recommendations were made for further development, particularly regarding the scheduling of Guidance classes for sixth-year students.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in History at Our Lady's School. It highlights positive whole school support, effective planning, and engaging teaching methods that involve students actively. The assessment practices are robust, celebrating student achievements and fostering a respectful learning environment.
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