School Initiatives

Safer Schools Award

Integrated College Glengormley are proud to recognised as a Safe School at the annual Onus Awards. This award recognises the importance that we as a school want to place upon ensuring our school is a safe space for every member of our school community.

Through this award we hope to raise awareness that domestic violence and abuse of any kind will not be tolerated and that we can play our part by sharing this key message and signpost any member of our community towards appropriate supports, if they have experienced domestic abuse.

We were proud to attend the Onus Awards ceremony where we were recognised as a Safe School.

A commitment to well being

Within our school community, we prioritise student and staff well-being and understand that until barriers to learning are removed, effective learning will not take place. We have invested significant resources into staff development, supporting staff with the implementation of the Take 5 well-being model. This is a Public Health Agency endorsed approach to promoting mental health and well-being. As a Take 5 school we seek to promote mental health, social health and emotional health. In recognition of our commitment to promoting wellbeing we have been awarded Level 1 Take 5 award in June 2023 and are awaiting our Level 2 Take 5 status.

The Take 5 model is based upon 5 key areas: Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice and Give.

Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing

Our Wellness Wednesday focus within our weekly pastoral programme allows staff to promote key messages regarding emotional health and wellbeing, open up discussions and negate stigma which is often associated with mental health issues. Furthermore by visiting mental health on a weekly basis, it allows us to embed the 5 key areas into our whole school ethos.

We also recognise that pupils may experience difficulty and require additional support for a vast range of issues. Parents/guardians and pupils can request a referral to the supports listed below via their Form Tutor, Head of Year or Designated Teacher.

For further information on pupil support provision click here

ICG Breakfast Club

Our club offers a warm, welcoming environment where students can enjoy healthy breakfast food meals, make new friends, and get energized for a successful day of learning. With a variety of fresh fruits, whole grains, and dairy options, we ensure every child starts their day with the fuel they need. Our pupil experience the perfect blend of food, fun, and friendship every morning!

We are committed to supporting our families at a difficult time when finances are stretched and recognise the importance of our pupils arriving to school ready to engage and learn, however if our pupils are thirsty or hungry, learning will take second place.

Our breakfast club is open to ALL pupils, is free and runs from 8:15-8:40am and is staffed by a keen and willing team of staff, ready to give our pupils a positive start to their day before a busy day in ICG.

We have been generously supported by Tesco Northcott and Ulster Garden Village and we are extremely grateful and could not have started this fantastic initiative without their ongoing financial support

When I first came to ICG, I was actually very excited about the change, but I was also feeling nervous. I was worried that I wouldn’t find my way around the school, but I soon learnt where to go. ICG has something for everyone – there are lots of clubs to choose from. I go to athletics, hockey and netball after school. My favourite subjects are Art, English and Spanish. I have made lots of new friends and all of the teachers are so kind and welcoming. To all of the P7s, I know that you will love the school as much as I do.