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Oct 21, 2024
International expert in education policy appointed to review Northern Ireland Curriculum
International expert in education policy, Lucy Crehan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a Review of the Northern Ireland...
Oct 16, 2024
Ministers announce programme to raise achievement and tackle educational disadvantage
Education Minister's Paul Givan and Norma Foley, TD speaking to Principal Sean Campbell and staff member at Old Warren Primary...
Oct 15, 2024
Water makes the world go round - St Colmcille’s PS enjoy learning with visit from NI Water
Pupils at St Colmcille’s Primary School in Ballymena This is just one interesting fact pupils of St Colmcille’s Primary School,...
Oct 12, 2024
Mid & East Antrim’s 2024/25 Science Summer School initiative launched
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE at the launch of Science Summer School 2024/25 with Lord Andrew Mawson OBE from The...
Oct 10, 2024
St Louis Grammar School and The JAQ Group celebrating a special centenary
Head Girl, Erin McAleese and Head Boy, Paddy Murphy with Connor Martin, Founder of The JAQ Group talking about the different elements of...
Oct 6, 2024
Gibraltar award reflects special link with Ballymena
Pictured during a visit to visit to Broughshane Primary School. The unique connection between Ballymena and Gibraltar will be underlined...
Oct 3, 2024
YoungTesco shopper selects Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena to receive a £5,000 donation
Gracehill Primary School in Ballymena is celebrating after being selected by a young Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. On...
Sep 18, 2024
Education Committee launches inquiry into provision of RSE in schools
The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality...
Sep 17, 2024
Dogs Trust is calling on children to take on the ‘PAW Patrol® on a Stroll’ fundraising challenge!
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is partnering up again with PAW Patrol ® to raise important funds for the charity. ‘PAW...
Sep 13, 2024
Declan Lawn looking forward to meeting up with old Ballymena friends at St Louis Centenary Gala Ball
Blue Lights screenwriter, Declan Lawn, is heading back to Ballymena this November to compère the St Louis Centenary Gala Ball. Taking...
Sep 10, 2024
Department of Education's £20M social need initiative to tackle educational disadvantage
A new £20m Department of Education programme to tackle educational disadvantage in communities was outlined to councillors at a meeting...
Sep 8, 2024
Northern Ireland Education Minister's £250k mobile phone pouch scheme faces criticism
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston (TUV) In a move that has sparked both support and criticism across Northern Ireland, Education Minister...
Sep 7, 2024
New book tells the story of Kintullagh House and St Louis Grammar School in Ballymena
Have you ever wondered how St Louis Grammar School was established in Ballymena in 1924? How Kintullagh House became a convent and the...
Sep 5, 2024
Education Minister’s £250k spend on ‘magnetic pouches’ is extremely concerning says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson, Michelle Guy MLA Alliance Education spokesperson, Michelle Guy MLA, expresses concerns over the...
Sep 3, 2024
Education Minister issues guidance recommending schools should not allow use of mobile phones
Education Minister, Paul Givan chatting to pupils at St Columbanus College, Bangor. Education Minister Paul Givan has today issued new...
Sep 1, 2024
Tap to Travel pupil passes to take effect for new term
As pupils prepare to return to school for a new term, Translink and the Education Authority are reminding pupils, parents and schools...
Aug 24, 2024
Ballymena Academy students defy national trend and excel with impressive GCSE results
Students at Ballymena Academy who have excelled in this year’s GCSE examinations. In a year where educational institutions across the...
Aug 23, 2024
St Killian’s Pupils enjoy an excellent set of results
St Killian’s College GCSE top achievers St Killian’s College pupils have once again been celebrating examination success at GCSE...
Aug 17, 2024
Local school pays tribute to well liked and respected student
Pictured 18-year-old Andrew Logan The staff of Cambridge House Grammar School in Ballymena have shared their condolences and paid tribute...
Aug 16, 2024
St Killian’s continues to celebrate success!
A-Level Top Achievers at St Killian’s College St Killian’s College students have been celebrating examination success at A level. This...
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