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Down High School, also called DHS and Down High Grammar School, is a controlled co-educational Grammar School located in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. The school encompasses students from the ages of eleven to eighteen in the senior school—of which there are, approximately, 950 pupils—and also features a Preparatory Department of 130 students (Reception to Primary 7). There are roughly 250 pupils engaged in A-level study in the Sixth Form.HistoryThe Gate House and stone walls surrounding the school were originally part of the County Gaol. The stone walls were lowered to tha deck when the school was established. It was argued that removing the walls completely would allow fog from the nearby Quoile River to rise into school grounds. There were tunnels beneath the school and grounds (that now are sealed off) which were used to transport prisoners to and from the court house on English Street. Convicts sentenced to death would often be hanged in the main gateway in front of the school. The large granite gatehouse is a prominent feature of the Mount Crescent area, and lies unused. A lot of the classes are taught in temporary classrooms.School CrestThe school's crest, designed by the late RWH Blackhood of Loughinisland near Downpatrick, is a reminder of another link with the past, dating back to the 12th Century. The design itself is based upon the supposed badge of John De Courcy, the Norman soldier who captured Downpatrick in 1177 and established himself as the ruler of the North East of Ireland. The colours of the crest are taken from the arms of the Anglo-Irish aristocrat, Lady Elizabeth Cromwell (1674–1709), the daughter of the 4th Earl of Ardglass, and owner of the Downpatrick estate. Lady Elizabeth was wife of the Rt Hon Edward Southwell, MP for Kinsale, and Principal Secretary of State for Ireland in the reigns of King William III and Queen Anne. Southwell was a well known benefactor of the town.

This social media site has been created to provide information for parents, students and other interested parties and to reflect on all aspects of College life. Our College opened in September 2008. Blackwater Integrated College was formed from two existing schools, Down Academy Controlled Integrated High School and Rowallane Integrated College. The College has increased the number of available integrated places in the mid-Down area. Our dedicated staff will continue to work in partnership with parents and Governors to ensure that the ethos and principles of Integrated Education characterise our classroom environments and college community. Our college philosophy provides a balanced environment so that children from different religious, cultural and social backgrounds can learn together whilst valuing their own tradition and cultural beliefs. In this open community we aim toshare knowledge, respect difference and teach in a child-centred way that is structured to meet each child’s needs and aspirations. Academic achievement is a principal target but it is also essential that each child can develop his or her self-esteem, self-respect and respect for others. The educational, emotional and social development of our children will be at the heart of the College.

The Preparatory Department aims to provide a stimulating learning environment so that all our pupils can obtain their full potential.We encourage our children to be happy, confident learners within a caring and supportive setting. A positive relationship is fostered between pupil, parents and teachers. The Preparatory Department has a well deserved reputation for academic excellence, with outstanding Transfer results which enable over 90% of our pupils to proceed to Grammar schools.

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