Dundonald High School
| Dundonald High School Dundonald princeps schola | |
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School badge | |
| Address | |
764 Upper Newtownards Road , , BT16 1TH Northern Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 54°35′48″N 5°47′25″W / 54.5966°N 5.7904°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Dundonald Boys' High School |
| School type | Post-Primary Government Controlled Secondary School |
| Motto | Absque Labore Nihil (Latin) (Nothing Without Labor) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Mixed |
| Denomination | Multi |
| Established | 1970s |
| Status | Open |
| Sister school | Dundonald Girl's High School (Merged) |
| School district | Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council |
| Authority |
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| School number | 4210262 |
| Principal | Ken Perry |
| Years | 8-12 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11 - 17 |
| Enrollment | 600 (approx) |
| International students | Yes |
| Education system | CCEA |
| Classes offered | Level 1 - Level 2 Qualifications |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Hours in school day | 6-7 |
| Campuses | A, B, C + D block |
| Campus size | Total distance: 1.34 km (4,390.14 ft) |
| Area | Total area: 103,255.71 m² (1,111,435.16 ft² |
| Campus type | Block System |
| Student Union/Association | National Union of Students-Union of Students in Ireland (NUS-USI) |
| Colour(s) | Black, maroon, grey |
| Slogan | "A caring school at the heart of the community" |
| Song | "Run" by Snow Patrol |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | |
| Newspaper | DHS Newsletter |
| Key products | Community Servicing |
| Endowment | Dundonald Foodbank |
| Budget | Set by EA |
| School fees | N/A - Government Funded / Optional School Funds by parents annually |
| Communities served | Dundonald, Newtownards, Comber, Bangor, Belfast |
| Website | dundonaldhigh |
Dundonald High School is a controlled co-educational secondary school located in Dundonald, in Northern Ireland. The school opened in the early-1970s and offers education to 11 to 16-year-olds.
Students come from the Dundonald area, Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Comber, Gilnahirk and Belfast. Students of all ethnic, religious backgrounds and country origins are welcomed, with students from countries such as Portugal, Hungary, Bangladesh and Estonia have attended the school.
The school badge is similar to the County Down coat of arms with the motto "Absque Labore Nihil" which translates to "Nothing Without Labour" in Latin. The school is run under the South Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB).
The school is located on the Upper Newtownards Road. The River Enler runs beside the school. Dundonald High School is partnered with Presentation College Headford, in County Galway, Ireland.
The school offers a wide range of subjects that include: English, mathematics, home economics, music, technology, art and design, French, Spanish, geography, history, OCN Well-being, Prince's Trust, learning for life and work, science, horticulture, business studies, physical education and information and communications technology. These subjects (excluding compulsory English, maths and science) are made available to Key Stage 4 level students to choose from. Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the qualification framework used. The GCSE-level or level 1 and 2 qualifications are awarded from CCEA, Edexcel, Essential Skills, Key Skills, AQA, BTEC and Open College Network (OCN) education boards. Extra qualification and learning events come from Young Enterprise.
The high school runs an annual celebration of success programme, awarding students for their efforts and achievements throughout the school year. The programme exhibits a range of musical performances throughout. Parents and special guests attend, such as local primary principals, volunteers and community workers.