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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said news that unions will consult teaching support staff on a pay resolution is a positive development. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “News that a number of trade unions representing teaching support staff will consult with workers on a resolution on fair pay is positive. Sinn Féin has been resolute […]
Louth County Council’s Library Service are delighted to join the Libraries Ireland initiative ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ which has been designed to help children navigate starting primary school. Libraries Ireland has put together a free ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ for children that can be collected at any library branch in County Louth. The […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the launch of a consultation on school uniforms is a positive step to reducing costs for parents and families. Cathy Mason said: “It is welcome that the education minister has launched into school uniform costs. “Any step towards making school uniforms more affordable for parents and families is […]
If you love food, then you will love Great British Menu’s Northern Ireland’s 2024 winner Melissa McCabe. Spanning nineteen seasons, the BBC series has connected Northern Ireland to yet another chef master, Melissa McCabe from Newry. Melissa is an unexpected, but refreshing contender within the Northern Ireland regional competition, having built her hospitality business from […]
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced a major £3million investment in digital devices to support pupils’ learning. Around 8,500 new devices have been rolled out to replace computers in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland. Welcoming the investment, Minister Givan said: “Access to quality, up-to-date technology is vital for children and young people. I am confident this £3million […]
On Thursday 30th May 2024, the education sector launched the Biggest Business Breakfast event. An event for local businesses to hear about the diverse range of funded support initiatives on offer and highlight how this support can transform business. At Southern Regional College’s event on the Newry campus, speakers included Breda McAteer, Quality & Environmental […]
The Marketing and Communications Team at Southern Regional College were thrilled to be the recipients of two marketing awards at the inaugural Remarkable Marketing Awards 2024 on Friday 31st May at Belfast Europa Hotel. The team were finalists and ultimate winners in the categories ‘Education and Training’ and ‘Large Marketing Team’. This year’s awards focused […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the full suspension of strike action by support staff which was due to continue tomorrow. NIPSA and GMB unions had called off action for today and tomorrow, with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action due to take place on Tuesday 4 June. Welcoming the decision, the Minister […]
Students from Southern Regional College took part in The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) annual SkillBuild NI Regional Competition 2024 competition at South West College Technology and Skills Centre, Enniskillen. The competition is designed to test skills, technique, ability within tight timeframes, and identifies the top performers in 12 different trade areas within […]
In a significant move towards promoting high level advanced manufacturing skills and apprenticeship training across the whole of Ireland, Southern Regional College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to develop and provide advanced manufacturing training interventions. A Memorandum of Understanding between LMETB and […]
Following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, is a group of talented young apprentices and students who will compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’. Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is dimmed. All […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The Chairperson gave a presentation on the role and function of the Council and during the visit pupils had the opportunity to […]
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