[59], Methody is the NI hub school for the University of Cambridge Higher Education + Programme and every year the school prepares students for both University of Cambridge and University of Oxford entry. prohibet scientiae 16 members of staff and over 1000 former pupils joined the reserve forces, including the Territorial Army and RNVSR and saw active service. A non-denominational, co-educational grammar school, where pupils of ⦠floreat Collegium The Marquess of Londonderry donated books to the college that were used in the school's Londonderry Library.[20]. They were named after two prominent Irishmen and one Englishman; Anglican clergyman William Bedell, born in Essex but dying in Cavan, Statesman Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh and scientist William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. [65] The Chapel Choir was chosen as the only school choir from Europe to perform in the US Premiere of Karl Jenkins' "Gloria", in the Carnegie Hall, on 17 January 2011. This meeting was to mark the club's cross community work. [6] The Chapel Choir has performed in Westminster Abbey and the Carnegie Hall as well as during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Republic of Ireland. The idea of establishing a Methodist Grammar school had been around since 1843 and in 1844 the Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland approved the proposal to establish such a school in Belfast. omnibus rivalibus Methodist College Belfast- Old Boys Association dinner at the Royal Overseas League, London. Visitors may view the collection by making an appointment. Methody's performance in public examinations is consistently far above both the Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom average.[54]. Several subsequent missions took place to fund building work. In January 2007, Boys' 1st XI player Douglas Montgomery was selected to represent the school as part of a delegation from Belfast Harlequins that met with President of the Republic of Ireland, Mary McAleese in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Its uniform would be a blue jersey with a red star, blue shorts and blue stockings. Methodist College Belfast (MCB) from the opening of the college in August 1868 to the end of the summer term of 1980 with a supplement of pupils who entered in the sessions from 1980-81 to 1983-84 The school routinely prepares pupils for places at top Russell Group universities in the UK, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London and University of Durham. After the evening of the first raid, the college offered the Whitla Hall as a refuge for people who had been left homeless and from the evening of the following day, people began to arrive. In the years that followed, wings were added to the main building. One of the houses in College Gardens fell vacant and was converted into a second preparatory department in 1950. The existing preparatory department, Downey House, also received extension works in 1954. (Omnes) Situs in monticulo flourish our most famous school We aim to help keep you in touch with each other and to support the College and its past and present pupils. It became known as Fullerton House, named after William Fullerton who had been a governor, Chair of the Board and founder of Downey House. culture, art and science. Senior Prize Distribution is held in October, in the Queen's University Belfast Sir William Whitla Hall and features performances from the Girls' Choir, Senior Choir, Senior Orchestra, Jazz Band, and the Band. Hon. In 1877 a porter's lodge was built at the Lisburn Road end of College Gardens which was the only college building designed by notable Belfast architect Charles Lanyon. Dr Worrall was previously principal of. In addition to the school it was proposed that a strip on the North side be let for building and the rest used by the college. In the 2015 A2 Levels, 15.0% of grades awarded were A*, 42.4% awarded were A*-A, and 72.1% awarded were A*-B, compared with the UK average of 8.2%, 25.9%, and 52.8% respectively. Also, the convention on Wikipedia has tended to refer to school as their official name, rather than what they are commonly known as. Adaptations were made to the college to provide additional protection to the school. let us ever keep in mind The British Schools Championship Plate Competition for runners-up of the zonal heats was won in 1994, the first year the Plate competition was held. It was founded by William Fullerton and named after John Downey. When Henry Willis was Director of Music at Methody from 1957–66, large scale choral works were undertaken by the Senior School, which continued under William McCay. fealty and affiance, This would become College Gardens which is still owned by the college. The existing buildings were modernised and extended. Additional classrooms in what are now called K, L and M blocks were added as well as a lecture theatre, specific rooms for Home Economics, other classrooms (F Block), a canteen and gym were completed. Every year, Methody and their traditional rivals RBAI compete against each other on the Lagan in "The Race". Latin words by Professor R.M. Owned by the Methodist Church, the College welcomes all students and seeks to be an open, friendly and caring community, with ⦠optimum pulcherrimum Their fees for the 2017/2018 year were £4,730. Methody Collegians was founded in 2003 as a result of the merger of the Methodist College Belfast Old Girls and Old Boys Associations. From the outset, the school catered for boarders and day pupils with accommodation on site. Invide conspectus, Few of us will forget the sight of the Principal striding past the College gates like the Pied Paper with the new first formers following, as he finished his gruelling walk from Malin Head, or the sight of the City Hall illuminated in our colours, as the first of our two Gala Balls filled the Banquet Hall to capacity. He left to become joint Headmaster of Campbell College. It was founded in 1865 by the Methodist Church in Ireland and is one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference . The girls also won the Kate Russell All Ireland Championship in 2016. Established in 1891, our mission is to prepare students to serve their communities and make an impact on the world around them. best and fairest M.C.B. In July 2017, a crew consisting of Alexander Wilson, Calum MacRae, Rory Eakin, James Kelly and cox Hannah Adams placed 2nd in the coxed four, narrowly missing out on the gold to a superb Enniskillen crew, a tremendous result nevertheless. let us celebrate thee. [94] The present building was opened in 1975 at the Lisburn Road end of the Methodist College campus. [11] However, as they were strictly segregated from male pupils this put significant pressure on space. The light-hearted Band Concert is held in the Whitla Hall of the College near the end of the Summer Term. [citation needed]. Methody won the inaugural Irish Colleges Championship in 1976,[citation needed] the first of several wins. Walk-ins are also welcomed, staff permitting. [70] The first half of the concert consists of performances by each of the College's music groups, and the second half of the concert features the Senior Choir & Orchestra performing a large-scale choral piece, followed by a popular piece of music. Henry; Music by F.H. 267 talking about this. These were led by Robinson Scott, the Rev Robert Wallace and William McArthur. In 2014, the 1st XV defeated Sullivan Upper School 27–12 in the final of the Ulster Schools' Cup. [66] The Chapel Choir performed at a reception at the British Embassy during the state visit of Queen Elizabeth to the Republic of Ireland in 2011.[67]. The 1960s and 1970s were a period of intense building work for the college, particularly in the run up to the centenary in 1968. It was founded in 1865 by the Methodist Church in Ireland and is one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. Poet John Harold Hewitt is born in Belfast on October 28, 1907. This tradition had been established over many years. Methodist College [Belfast] 1 Malone Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT9 6BY. scholars here before us, [57], In recent years, almost all 6th Form leavers have proceeded to full-time education. Several prominent Belfast Methodists began a campaign to have the school built in Belfast. We are planning to hold this year’s annual dinner in the Whitla Hall – a first for us. Wallace would die on this mission in Cincinnati from Cholera. [97] The school's motto is 'Ad Augusta'. There are also several instrumental groups: The choirs have won several competitions: The Chapel Choir has led worship in Westminster Abbey in August 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2016 when the Abbey Choir were on holiday,[6] and have performed in several radio and television broadcasts, such as the BBC's Songs of Praise. Welcome to the Official Methodist College Belfast YouTube Channel. It was founded in 1865 by the Methodist Church in Ireland and is one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference , it is a member of the Independent Schools Council and the ⦠[26][28], In 2008 it was announced that in 2010 the boarding departments in McArthur Hall and the Main Building would close, ending a 142-year history of boarding at Methody. Unlike other city based schools, the governors at Methody decided against relocating outside the city. We aim to help keep you in touch with each other and to support the College and its past and present pupils. The college began work to convert this pavilion into a Preparatory School. The college has been vocal in its opposition to the Burns Report into Post Primary Education in Northern Ireland. [86] The College regularly sends delegations to the annual conference at its sister school, Wesley College. [11] The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, Terence O'Neill, presented the prizes at the college's centenary prize day. Karen McCrea â President 2019 – 2020 and Joint President 2018 – 2019, Annual Dinner 20 March 2020 We are delighted that the Annual Dinner of Methody... read more, Get a team together and join us for the Annual Pub Quiz on Thursday 27 February... read more, Calendar of Events. ludum habeamus. Following a bequest of £10,000 for a chapel, library or hall from a governor of the school, Sir William Whitla, the college completed the construction of the Whitla Hall in 1935.[21]. confidenter oro, omnibus fautoribus which the arts doth nourish. Dr Henry R. Parker (1879–1890). The membership would be former pupils and present masters of the College. One of these huts remained in the college, between the Whitla Hall and the Drama Studio, until the early 2010s. celebrate our College with In 1901 it was decided that the provision for science in the school was insufficient and a dedicated science block was constructed which included two lecture rooms and now comprises H-Block. [14] The foundation stone for the Main Building was laid in 1865, and in 1868 the College was opened.[11]. We hope you can join us at Methodist College or INST on Saturdays. As a result, many buildings deteriorated including the huts which were still being used as classrooms. List of famous alumni from Methodist College Belfast, with photos when available. The College possesses its own artificial turf pitch, located at Belfast Harlequins on the Malone Road. On the last day of the Winter term, College Carols is held in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church. The present site of the college, near Queen’s University Belfast on the Malone Road, was purchased by James Carlisle and offered to the committee on the same terms. Methodist College Belfast (MCB), locally known as Methody, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in Belfast, located at the foot of the Malone Road, Northern Ireland. In the 1985–86 school year, the Boys' 1st XI won the Tasmania Trophy as Irish schools champions, coached by schoolmasters Robert Kenny and Philip Marshall. She had joined the College as a modern languages teacher, and was Senior Vice-Principal before taking the role of Acting Principal. [90] In addition to the outright victory in the British Schools Chess Championship in 1995, the College finished 3rd in 1970 and 1979, and 4th in 1986 and 1997. Methodist College Belfast, locally known as Methody, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in Belfast, located at the foot of the Malone Road, Northern Ireland. Menu. International Men. Fire escapes were added and a fire engine bought. [11] In 1844, the Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland approved a proposal to establish a Methodist school in Belfast. [4], In rugby, the college has won both the Ulster Schools Cup and the Medallion Shield a record 36 times outright. (All) Let our Ulster flourish well, [16], While day classes had been provided for girls for the early years, there was no provision for the daughters of ministers to board as the boys could. Ernest Isaac Lewis (1912–1917). About this school. Contact Details. [12] Funds for this school were raised in 1845 and it was opened the same year, first as the Wesleyan Connexional School and later to be called Wesley College.[12]. In the 2017 A2 Levels, 16.0% of grades awarded were A*, 43.5% awarded were A*-A, and 76.3% awarded were A*-B, compared with the UK average of 8.3%, 26.3%, and 53.1% respectively. The Ulster Chess Championship has also been won by Methody alumni on 11 occasions, although only John Nicholson (1971,1973), Paul Hadden (1975), and Brian Kelly (1994) won whilst still at school. now with joyful mirth and song Irish Rugby Union International; Permanent Secretary, Palaeontologist known as the United Kingdom's leading expert on fossil mammals, Politician, Ulster Unionist Party MP for East Antrim (1983–2005), Broadcaster, BBC Radio 5 Live Football commentator. Those attending were former pupils of the College and several members of staff. At the College the faculty emphasize best practices, clinical reasoning, artful delivery of culturally competent health care and lifelong learning. It was founded in 1865 by the Methodist Church in Ireland and is one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The College holds several public musical events throughout the year. Scott Naismith (2007–present). This building was named after Methody alumnus Ernest Walton, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for splitting the atom. The Methodist Conference allotted the remaining £2000 left from the purchase of the Dublin site to Belfast so long as they could raise £8000 extra with the added proviso that no building could take place until they had raised £10,000. Dr Kincade also served as the Chairman and National Governor, Broadcasting Council for Northern Ireland. In the 2016 A2 Levels, 10.3% of grades awarded were A*, 42.7% awarded were A*-A, and 70.4% awarded were A*-B, compared with the UK average of 8.5%, 25.7%, and 50.9% respectively. toils of life that claim us, [11] In 1954 the Duchess of Kent, accompanied by Princess Alexandra, opened the college's extension. Methodist College Belfast, or Methody as the school is affectionately known, is situated on the South side of Belfast opposite Queenâs University and the cityâs Botanic Gardens. In the 2015 GCSE examinations, 23.8% of grades awarded were A*, 55.3% awarded were A*-A, and 96.1% awarded were A*-C, compared with the UK average of 6.6%, 21.2%, and 69.0% respectively. It was founded in 1865 by the Methodist Church in Ireland and is one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. No further major building work would take place until the 20th century but there were modifications were made to existing buildings including the creation of science labs. In the 2015 AS Levels, 33.6% of grades awarded were A, and 77.5% awarded were A-C, compared with the UK average of 20.2%, and 62.6% respectively. [9] Methodist College is a registered charity. The Chorus' duties have since been taken over by the smaller Senior Choir. Fullerton DL who had chaired Methody's Board of Governors. 2. whom thy sons regard with love, [95], Downey House was opened in 1933 following the purchase of Pirrie Park from Harland and Wolff, as the college playing fields. It is also a member of the Independent Schools Council and the Governing Bodies Association. [11] Further developments were made to sporting facilities when the David Wells Pavilion, named after the College’s Director of Rugby, was opened at Pirrie Park. There has been a preparatory department in the main buildings of the college since it opened in 1868. More than 500 sixth-form pupils at Methodist College in Belfast (MCB) are to be sent home and taught online for the rest of the school term. The architects firm Joseph Fogerty & Son of Dublin won with their bid to design the school. (All) Pile of beauty, fitly placed Please come along, with as many of your year as you can, and make this the event to be at, to reunite with your old friends and make new friends through your common heritage. [8] The college has links with Belfast Harlequins, the successor of the former sports club for staff and past pupils, Collegians. [26], The Walton Building, which included new science labs and computer suites was also constructed in the early 1990s. Many pupils have represented Ulster and Ireland at Junior and under age levels. There is a Model United Nations Society within the College. Skip to the content. The College owns its own rugby pitches at Pirrie Park. The celebratory service in St Anne’s Cathedral reminded us of the values that inspired the foundation of the College and remain at its core one hundred and fifty years later. In 1932 the college purchased Pirrie Park from Harland and Wolff with the financial aid of WIlliam Fullerton and Hugh Turtle. At Senior Prize Distribution and the College Carols, they were accompanied by the Senior Orchestra, and at the Easter Concert they were accompanied by the Easter Concert Orchestra, made up of some members of the Senior Orchestra along with other guests.[69]. The first woman to become an Anglican bishop in Ireland and Great Britain. [58], From the 2017 6th Form leavers, 84.7% of students proceeded to Higher Education, 2.0% went to Further Education, and 11.2% took a gap-year. Past pupils Brian Kerr, Tom Clarke, Angela Corry and Roger Beckett have also represented Ireland at Chess Olympiads. [84][85] The college has won prizes at the Bath International Schools Model United Nations Conference, Model United Nations at Cheadle Hulme and George Watsons College Model United Nations. With the passing of the 1947 Education Act, all children over the age of 11 had to be enrolled in secondary education so creating the grammar school system as understood today with the selection taking place after the age of 11. celebrent Collegium Provincial Show sub menu. Dumque cum laboribus In December, a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols is held in the Chapel of Unity. [12] Shortly after, a decision was taken to relocate the site of the school to Dublin. It was only in 1855 that the idea was raised of founding a school specifically for the education of sons of ministers like the Methodist Church in England had at Kingswood School in Bath. 028 9020 5205. Food and beds were provided for the men, women and children until the women and children could be evacuated to the country and the men who needed to work in the city were moved into hostels.[22]. [7], Past pupils of the college are known as Old Collegians and the college has a former pupils' organisation that brands itself as Methody Collegians. [91] The Boys' 1st XI were the Burney Cup winners in 1999 with the cup being presented to the team by Ulster Branch president and ex-pupil Peter Wood. International Women. Our outgoings have increased but we have not kept pace with income from former pupils. The Council constantly strive to find activities that will suit a wide range of members and you will see that we have launched a survey to try to identify suitable events. [11] The original site for the school was to be in Portadown but the location was changed, first of all to Dublin. They won the overall best delegation award representing the United Kingdom. About Nebraska Methodist College Located in the heart of Omaha, NMC is among the top accredited nursing and allied healthcare colleges in the nation . Also in this year, it was decided that no land would be let along the Lisburn Road. Treasurer: Miss Anne Millar, 43 Osborne Drive, Belfast BT9 6LH Tel: 028 9066 5301 Hon. Dr Stanley Worrall MA (Cantab) BD (Lond) (1961–1974). There were so many highlights that it would be difficult to pick a favourite. The Methodist University Music Department enabled me to be come a well-rounded educator and musician. Fullerton's motto is 'Veritate Principio'. Materials are housed in the basement of Davis Memorial Library. Membership Secretary: Joanne Mehaffy, 11 Church Avenue, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 ⦠Although the school was founded as an all-boys institution, girls were very quickly included when ladies classes began.
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