WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL in Antrim, Lisburn

Education Centre Information: Wallace High School:

Institution Type:Secondary (grammar) school
Status: Open
Board: SOUTH-EASTERN EDUCATION & LIBRARY BOARD (SEELB)
Management: Voluntary
Delivery: Internet
Total Pupils: 1170
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Gender of sixth form: Mixed

Background:

Situated in pleasant residential area of Lisburn; founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and MP; board of trustees took charge in 1900. New building on new site in extensive grounds in 1976. Strong pastoral system; wide range of extra-curricular activities, including many clubs and societies. Pupil involvement encouraged in music, drama and debating; team success at rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics, badminton, netball and cricket. School trips and visits; community service. Strong home-school partnerships; active parent-teacher association; Old Girls' Association. Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications per place. Ethos: 'In keeping with its morttoe "Esperance", the schools aspires to develop a sense of belonging and pride in the school through: commitment by all members of the school community to its caring ethos and academic raditions; opportunity within a supportive environment for all to fulfil their potential as individuals, lifelong learners, and contributors to society; respect for others and self, and the building of harmonious relationships within the school and the wider community; excellence, personal achievement, and high standards in all areas of school life.' .