Go online with switched on schools!
CHILDREN in Fermanagh can now go online to see how much renewable energy their local schools are generating!
This week, the Switched on Schools programme, a renewable energy project funded by Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland Electricity's SMART programme and the Education and Library Boards, launched a new...>>> more
Do you want to have your views heard?
THE NORTHERN Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Patricia Lewsley, is currently seeking 10 new recruits to join her in her work.
The NICCY Youth Panel is made up of 25 young people from a wide range of backgrounds across Northern Ireland, aged from 12 – 18 years, or up to 21 if a young person has a disability or is in...>>> more
All students welcome to universities
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, expressed his whole-hearted support for the top class universities in Northern Ireland.
He was speaking during a debate on encouraging Protestant students to choose to study in a university in Northern Ireland, rather than elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
During the debate, allegations were made that...>>> more
Baby Grand shows 'true colours'
2010 is the most prestigious year yet for CCEA's long-standing art and design exhibition 'true colours'.
A selection of the most unique and interesting artwork produced for CCEA's Summer 2009 GCE AS/A2 and GCSE level examinations went on display for public viewing recently.
With almost 90 young artists and designers showcasing their stunning...>>> more
Working together to make it right
THE NORTHERN Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Patricia Lewsley, has launched a campaign to encourage children, young people, their parents, carers and teachers to 'Make It Right'.
Twenty years ago the UK Government signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - a list of 42 promises the...>>> more
Gold award for Jones Memorial
Jones Memorial primary school in Enniskillen has been awarded a gold award by the Woodland Trust for getting involved in green activities including tree planting, reducing carbon emissions and recycling.
The new initiative, launched this year by the Woodland Trust, offers schools the opportunity to bring the great outdoors, the wonderful world of...>>> more
mkfh161209 - bike winner / pic
PRIMARY five school boy Fergus Fee (P5), a pupil at St. Patrick's Primary School, Mullanaskea, didn't need to ask for a bike this Christmas after winning one in a competition run by Action Cancer and Centra.
The bicycle, a Trax TFS.1 Mountain Bike, was the main prize in a draw organised as part of Action Cancer's Health Action health programme for...>>> more
Newtownbutler pupils star at the Odyssey
PUPILS from St Mary's Primary School, Newtownbutler travelled to Belfast recently to perform alongside celebrities including BB Brown, in the Young Voices concert in the Odyssey Arena Belfast.
It was a fabulous experience for all the pupils, who spent three hours in rehearsal on the day, before performing in the two-hour concert.
Performing...>>> more
Going from strength to strength at St. Mary's
THE staff and board of governors at St. Mary's PS, Newtownbutler, were delighted recently with the positive feedback following a school inspection.
The strengths pointed to the outstanding quality of pastoral care and the effective involvement of the parents in their children's education; the quality of the teaching observed during the inspection...>>> more
Performing arts showcase for Portora
PORTORA Royal school is preparing to present a performing arts showcase at the Ardhowen Theatre later this month.
Led by drama teachers Frank McHugh, Sally Rees and music teacher, Jeanne Munroe, the event will take place at 8pm on Friday January 22 at the Ardhowen Theatre.
The performances will showcase work from A-Level performing arts students,...>>> more
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