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Ballymena primary schools receive sports day boost from McKillop’s SPAR
Eamonn McKillop with Kirkinriola Primary School pupils at their sports day. Three local primary schools in Ballymena have received a...
7 hours ago


Dairy Council’s Food & Fitness brings learning and laughter to Rathlin Island
(L-R) Food & Fitness team member Chloe Treanor, St. Mary's pupil Saorlaith Molloy-Teggart, Sara McCullough and Cabhan McCurdy. The Dairy...
1 day ago


Ballymena pupils score once-in-a-lifetime training session with British & Irish Lions
The rugby team from Moorfields Primary School who have been selected to join the British & Irish Lions at the Aviva Stadium for a...
2 days ago


Ballymena Academy pupils celebrated for volunteering excellence at Volunteer Now Awards
In a special ceremony held at Ballymena Academy last week, Education Minister Paul Givan presented Year 13 pupils with prestigious...
Jun 10


Education Minister opens new facilities at Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan was warmly welcomed to Kirkinriola Primary School on Wednesday, June 4, to officially...
Jun 7


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7


From pupil to principal: Jonny Brady’s towering legacy at St Killian’s
Principal of St Killian’s College, Jonny Brady The principal of St Killian’s College, outside Carnlough, has spoken of the “privilege” of...
Jun 6


St Killian’s College secures approval for new sixth form centre in Carnlough
Design drawing of the proposed new suxth form centre at St Killian’s College in Carnlough, County Antrim Planning permission has been...
Jun 4


Education Minister Paul Givan announces transformative curriculum reform for Northern Ireland
In a significant step towards modernising education, Education Minister Paul Givan has today published the findings of an independent...
Jun 3


Major AI literacy research study to transform reading support in Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured signing the agreement with Mark Angel, Chief Executive Officer, Amira Learning and Professor...
Jun 3


Education Minister launches Online Teacher CPD Academy for Northern Ireland’s post-primary teachers
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a pioneering Online Teacher Continued Professional Development (CPD) Academy, set...
Jun 2


Construction of Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel set for Autumn 2025
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that construction work on the long-anticipated new build for Mary Queen of...
Jun 2


New legislation to ban overtaking of school buses, says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed plans to introduce new legislation prohibiting the overtaking of school buses while...
Jun 2


Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claims online before deadline
Parents and guardians of teenagers aged 16 to 19 are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their Child Benefit claims...
May 31


DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30


Olympic athletes bring Lidl’s mental health programme to County Antrim schools
Back L-R: Allan McClelland(VP, Belfast Boys Model School), Jamie O Rourke (Lidl), Christine McIntyre (Lidl), Louise Gray, (Youth Sport...
May 29


£4.9 million extension project begins at Kilronan School in Magherafelt
Education Minister Paul Givan cuts the first sod for the School Enhancement Project at Kilronan School. Pictured with the Minister -...
May 22


DfI unveils campaign highlighting child safety risks near buses
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has today launched a powerful new advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers children...
May 20


Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16


Autism prevalence among school-aged children in NI reaches 5.9%, Department of Health reports
The Department of Health has today (Thursday 15th May) released its annual report, The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers...
May 15
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