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Celebrating excellence: ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition winners announced!
Ballymena BID Limited is thrilled to announce the winners of their annual ‘Treat Your Teacher’ competition! Yesterday, Thursday 19th...
Jun 20, 2024


Translink announces important changes to school travel passes starting September 2024
Ahead of the summer break, Translink and the Education Authority (EA) have announced they will be issuing new bus and rail smartcards for...
Jun 20, 2024


Exciting STEM programme launches in Mid and East Antrim
Students from Slemish College, Ballymena who are participating in the programme. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on an...
Jun 9, 2024


Income threshold raised for accessing free school meals and uniform grants in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and...
Jun 7, 2024


GeoEnergy NI gets mayoral seal of approval in Randalstown schools visit
Pupils from Mount St Michael’s Primary School, Central Primary School and St Benedict’s College are pictured at the GeoEnergy Discovery...
Jun 7, 2024


Cancer Focus NI welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to ‘Sun Scientist’ Session at Kirkinriola PS
Mike Nesbitt, Doreen Regan addressing primary school students during ‘Sun Scientist’ session Earlier today, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt...
Jun 5, 2024


New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
May 28, 2024


Givan announces fifteen school building projects to progress to construction
Education Minister Paul Given pictured with pupils from Bangor Central Integrated Primary School. Education Minister, Paul Givan, has...
May 28, 2024


Mixed reaction from councillors as DfI to legislate for restrictions outside schools in MEA
Mid and East Antrim council has been informed by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) of its intention to legislate for restrictions...
May 26, 2024


Police issue advice after “inappropriate text messages” sent to schoolchildren
Police in west Belfast have been made aware of inappropriate text messages being sent to pupils from a number outside of the United...
May 24, 2024


Planning application approved for extension at Antrim Primary School
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to announce the approval of a planning application for an extension to Antrim Primary...
May 21, 2024


Ten classroom extension approved for primary school in Ballyclare
Newly approved extension at Fairview Primary School A planning application for a ten classroom extension at Fairview Primary School in...
May 21, 2024


NI Water welcomes visitors to Killylane and Dorisland Water Treatment Works
Pictured at Killylane Water Treatment Works is Jane Dunlop, Mark Dallas, Samuel Dunlop, Ezra Underwood, Seth McClenahan. NI Water’s...
May 20, 2024


Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup set to enjoy new outdoor space after winning with Dobbies!
L-R: Kirkinriola Early Years Playgroup members with Bernadette Barnes, Horti Manager at Dobbies' Antrim store, and Janeen Adams of...
May 15, 2024


HeART of Palliative Care winning designs unveiled
Pictured at the special event where the HeART of Palliative Care bereavement card competition winners were unveiled are Mr Quinn, Senior...
May 11, 2024


Castle Tower students celebrated following successful horticultural placements with MEA Council
Mayor with Castle Tower students, teaching staff and staff from Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team who have facilitated the placements....
May 10, 2024


New Nurture Unit to boost delivery of outstanding education at Camphill Primary School
Principal of Camphill Primary School, Mrs Karen McMaster Plans for a brand new Nuture Room building will help staff to continue...
May 7, 2024


CyberFirst teams up with Aflac NI to inspire girls to consider technology and cyber security careers
Ballymena Academy pupils pictured at the CyberFirst EmPower Girls event. The UK National Cyber Security Centre and Aflac NI joined...
May 5, 2024


Pupils propose names for new housing near school in Doagh
Pupils from Doagh Primary School have had their say in helping shape local history. As part of a ‘What’s in a name’ history project they...
May 1, 2024


Organisations join forces to provide schools with inclusive PE equipment and resources
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body, using the...
Apr 30, 2024
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