SHINE on Saturday @ St Aloysius' College
The grant recipient
St Aloysius’ College is a boy’s secondary comprehensive in Islington. Half the students at the school do not have English as their first language, many are from single parents families, a third receive free schools meals and most students enter the college with attainment below the average expected for their age. Prior to receiving a SHINE grant the school had demonstrated a strong track record in provision of out of school hours programmes and had successfully piloted their own Saturday Academy.
The programme
SHINE @ St Aloysius’ is for 60 students in year 7 (11-12 years old). The project focus is transition and the development of leadership and thinking skills. Core learning takes place through enrichment activities in maths, art and basketball. Workshop days are put on for parents and students and year 6 pupils are invited to take part in the project during the summer term.
Latest results
- 71% of the boys made better than expected progress in numeracy.
- Average attendance is 89%.
The funding
SHINE has made a grant to contribute to the running costs.
Funding: £135,300 to St Aloysius’ College, over three years (2008-11)
Visit the website for St Aloysius' College: http://www.staloysius.islington.sch.uk
"I like Saturdays because of the fact that I have something to do as well as learning something new at the same time!"
St Aloysius student
"It gives me something to do on a Saturday. It is good because it gives me an opportunity that I can use in future life. It is helpful in your class work. "
St Aloysius student
"Partnering with SHINE means working together with a shared vision: to improve student’s motivation, build their self-esteem and help them to become more effective learners, as well as to raise the achievements of all students."
SHINE on Saturday Manager
Quotes
"I like Saturdays because of the fact that I have something to do as well as learning something new at the same time!"
St Aloysius student
"It gives me something to do on a Saturday. It is good because it gives me an opportunity that I can use in future life. It is helpful in your class work. "
St Aloysius student
"Partnering with SHINE means working together with a shared vision: to improve student’s motivation, build their self-esteem and help them to become more effective learners, as well as to raise the achievements of all students."
SHINE on Saturday Manager