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CSSC is currently exploring ethos in controlled schools through a working group, research project and most recently a conference.  Darren Mornin, Principal of Limavady High School has since reflected on the ethos the school community aspires to and has shared his thoughts with us.

Killicomaine Junior High School won the inaugural Under 14 High Schools’ Shield  at Queens University playing fields, defeating Dromore High School in a fast paced competitive match. This year, the competition has taken a new format, moving away from a one-day ‘blitz’ style tournament, to 50-minute group stage matches, semi-finals and a final played on a finals day.

CSSC welcomed 40 controlled sector leaders to our first International Women’s Day event on Thursday 8 March 2018.

Further to the letter from the Department of Education issued this week regarding the budget position for 2018/19 and the share for each school, concerns are being raised with CSSC that, despite their best efforts, schools will continue to struggle to balance their books within their budget allocation this year.

CSSC was delighted to welcome The Armstrong Primary School to its AGM on the 8 March.

Lucy Mackey, a year 10 pupil in Markethill High School has been crowned the Tesco School Chef of the Year, winning £100 for herself and £1,000 for school.

The venue for CSSC’s AGM on 8 March was briefly turned into Oz, as delegates were treated to a fabulous performance by students from Markethill High School, who performed a medley from their latest production, the Wizard of Oz.

Killicomaine Junior High School was recently awarded a second place 'highly commended’ in the Youth Sports Trust awards ‘Best Secondary School of the Year’ for its outstanding contribution to the Girls Active programme.

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has today, Friday 9 March, welcomed the publication of the Northern Ireland budget including the extra allocation of funds for education but raises concerns that it may well fall short of meeting the financial needs of schools.

It’s been a successful year for the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC), but the current financial shortfall in school budgets is adding unpreceded pressure to an already stretched controlled schools’ sector.