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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]

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Advertising Education Newry

Talon Security and Services Offering Fully Accredited Courses

Newry based business Talon Security and Services are now offering an array of accredited courses.  The Newry business has expanded its portfolio further and along with its incredible reputation each course is accredited with the relevant regulator. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the company said: “We are very proud at Talon […]

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Community Education Infrastructure Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Safety Measures for St. Joseph’s Primary School

Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has welcomed the new road safety measures outside St. Joseph’s Primary school in Newry The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “In November last year I, along with my Sinn Féin colleagues met with local residents, the principal of St. Joseph’s and DFI officials regarding serious road safety issues on Catherine […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

£1.5M Funding to Local Employment and Education Projects

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that her Department will provide match funding for 2022/23 to European Social Fund (ESF) projects who currently deliver services on behalf of her Department. The ESF projects aim to help and support people most removed from the labour market to overcome major barriers to social inclusion and entering employment. The pandemic […]

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Education Election 2022 Politics

“Sectarianism Was Hardwired into the North, Not by Schools, But By the State!” – Aontu

Responding to allegations that our local schools are segregating children, Aontú Education Spokesperson on Education and Derry East Rep Gemma Brolly stated;   “A little like the “Integrated Education Bill” President Higgins remarks at the National Women’s Council Peacebuilding Conference were rather biased and insulting. As someone who came through the current system and now […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Education Government NMD Council South Down

District Electoral Areas Support Schools’ Hygiene Launch

A Schools’ Hygiene Initiative has been launched by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEA’s, in partnership with the South Eastern Trust Social Work Multi-Disciplinary Team and Lecale Learning. The initiative has been supported by the Russell Gaelic Union GAC and local businesses Wrap and Roll, AJC Electrical, Plus 2 Print and Eurospar stores in Newcastle […]

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Education Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd Has Welcomed Progress on Legislation for a Flexible School Starting Age

The Upper Bann representative and former Education Minister said: ‘’I welcome the progress this week on legislation going through the Assembly which will give families of year young children a choice to delay their school starting year. “This will benefit many children and families. ‘’Not every child that is young for their year will need to […]

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Banbridge Community Education Government Infrastructure Upper Bann Westminster

Progress Made Towards Safety Improvement at Bridge Integrated PS – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure that a more detailed assessment of safety provisions at Bridge Integrated Primary School will be taken forward when resources are made available. Carla Lockhart said: “The Ballygowan Road is a busy road, and a number of parents have raised their concerns around […]

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Community Education

Minister Launches School Pollinator Garden Scheme

Following the success of his Department’s first ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has now launched a scheme specifically for schools to improve the health of our bees and pollinators and help protect our eco-systems. The £2million scheme will provide grants between £3,000 and £12,000 to schools to […]

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Education Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

Aontú Raise Concerns Over Integrated Education Bill’s Failure to Recognise Diversity.

Aontú’s education spokesperson and East Derry Election candidate, Gemma Brolly, has again raised concerns over the Integrated Education Bill’s failure to recognise the beauty of diversity. Brolly states “Aontú have made their position on Integrated Education extremely clear from the beginning of this process. We believe Integrated Educated is a wonderful component of the pluralist education system. It […]

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Education Government Upper Bann Westminster

Integrated Education Bill Will Discriminate Against Local Schools! – Lockhart

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has said the Alliance Party’s Integrated Education Bill will see many local schools in the controlled and maintained sectors discriminated against when it comes to funding, new school builds, and other forms of investment in children’s education. Carla Lockhart said: “I spend considerable time engaging with local schools […]

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ABC Council Community Council Education Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Cllr Mackle Calls for Scrapping of Transfer Tests

Sinn Féin council group leader Liam Mackle has said that cruel transfer tests should be ‘scrapped’ to remove unnecessary stress from children.  The ABC representative said:  “Over the weekend many children endured the anxiety of waiting for their results from the transfer test. It is unacceptable at any time to select and reject young children […]