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History

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​​​​​​​​Our name

'Ormeau' is a french name meaning ‘Young Elm’. It came from Ormeau House, the estate of Major A.J. Boyd, a sugar planter of the 1860s. Major Boyd took the name from the birthplace of his wife, Isabella Dawson. She was born in ‘Ormeau Road’ a district on the outskirts of Belfast, Ireland.

The name 'Woods' was chosen for three reasons:
  • It is the collective noun for a group of trees (young elms – a reference to our students). The name is a link to the past. Local Elders refer to ‘wallul jalia’ meaning ‘many trees’.
  • The name also reflects our commitment to the environment ‘one of the most significant issues of the 21st Century’

Our logo

The stylised logo is a deliberate departure from traditional school logos and reflects the concept of a ‘new school – new thinking’. The eagle comes from ‘Mibbun’ meaning ‘Wedge Tailed Eagle’.

The Logo has the following attributes:
  • The gold wing ‘O’ and tail ‘W’ are stylized representations of our name Ormeau Woods. The blue wing ‘C’ represents the closeness of the Ormeau community.
  • Gold represents Goldmine Road and the area’s history of gold mining.
  • The eagle is flying upwards to signify our students’ lofty ambitions.
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Last reviewed 29 September 2025
Last updated 29 September 2025