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Primary school children get a taste for hospitality and tourism
Supporting primary school children to get a taste for hospitality and tourism through the ‘World of Work’ pilot are (l-r) Hilary Gibson,...
Mar 10, 2025


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council hosts Creative Industries Week to inspire hobbies and careers
Pupils from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena, pictured along with consultant Nuala Browne-Treacy, MEABC Officers and representatives...
Mar 6, 2025


More than 8,000 pupils to participate in phone-free pilot
Education Minister Paul Givan discussing today’s phone-free pilot announcement with a group of pupils at St Ronan’s College, Lurgan....
Mar 5, 2025


New build for Cullybackey College moves forward, says North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston, pictured with fellow MLA’s Paul Frew, and Michelle McIlveen, with North Antrim MP Jim Allister,...
Feb 28, 2025


New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Co Antrim
(L-R) Business in the Community Northern Ireland Managing Director Kieran Harding, Elaine O’Connor, Head of Corporate Social...
Feb 25, 2025


APPROVED: New building for Dunclug College will 'bring significant investment'
Main entrance Planning permission for a new school building in Ballymena was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Feb 20, 2025


Entrepreneurs of the future inspired through ‘Business Pitching’ Challenge in Ballycastle
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling, pictured with Ian Williamson, Ballycastle High School Principal,...
Feb 19, 2025


Paul Givan introduces School Uniforms Bill ensuring affordability is at the centre of school policies
A new Bill to reduce the costs of school uniforms has been introduced in the Northern Ireland Assembly by Education Minister Paul Givan....
Feb 18, 2025


North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford condemns increasing number of assaults on teaching staff in NI
North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford Colin Crawford MLA, Ulster Unionist Education spokesperson, strongly condemns the increasing number of...
Feb 17, 2025


Education Minister announces investment of £4million in outdoor learning equipment for schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project to enhance pupil experiences of outdoor learning. The...
Feb 12, 2025


New ‘Kindness Postbox’ partnership brings smiles to local care home
(L-R) Mrs Gillian McLarnon, teacher, Camphill Primary School, Vasco Alves, Camphill Care Home Manager, Sabrina Lynn Northern Health and...
Feb 7, 2025


Women’s Aid ABCLN Heading for Healthy Relationships programme to reach 3,500 young people in schools
Women’s Aid ABCLN, CEO Gillian Creevy and Abbey Centre, Centre Manager Mark Stewart. Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated...
Feb 7, 2025


Ministers launch Creative Connections Programme supporting creativity and the arts in learning
Education Minister Paul Givan and Ireland Education and Youth Minister Helen McEntee have invited primary, post primary and special...
Feb 7, 2025


Notes of kindness: Fairhill Centre welcomes Rock Choirs to raise sounds and pounds for Castle Tower
Members of the Rock Choirs from Ballymena, Ballymoney and Jordanstown pictured during a special fundraising performance in the Fairhill...
Feb 6, 2025


Ballymena Nursery School celebrates becoming an Integrated school!
Ballymena Nursery School celebrates receiving news that their school has been approved to transform to become an Integrated nursery...
Jan 14, 2025


Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special...
Jan 13, 2025


Sian Mulholland MLA raises concerns over road safety at rural schools during wintry conditions
Inset: North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland Sian Mulholland MLA has written to the Department for Infrastructure to highlight serious...
Jan 6, 2025


Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
Dec 30, 2024


Givan opens new £4.4million extension at Parkhall Integrated College
Education Minister pictured with Principal Neil Owen and pupils Ariana Lupascu and Rachel Foster at the official opening of a new state...
Dec 11, 2024


Pupils scoop prize with winning ice cream design!
Eli Truesdale from Braidside Integrated Primary School with Christine Barnhill from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Karl Wilson...
Dec 8, 2024
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