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As a Champion Forest school, Rathcoole Primary School and Nursery Unit has worked alongside Brian Poots, Northern Ireland Forest School Association (NIFSCA) for several years, with Emma Quinn, Principal and Louise McLean (SENCo and Nurture) as the Forest School Leaders. "Forest School" is based on a Scandinavian idea that considers children's contact with nature to be extremely important from an early age.

Lisneal College has worked closely over the past three years with their Shared Education Partner schools, St Cecilia’s College and St Mary’s College, to explore how to further develop thinking skills and personal capabilities across Key Stage 3.

Leah Radcliffe, Year 13 student at Banbridge Academy, has reached the semi-finals of the BBC Chorister of the Year 2020 singing competition. Leah is one of only 5 girls and 5 boys selected from hundreds who auditioned across the UK.

Ballykelly Primary School in Co. Londonderry has been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag by the environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. 

Congratulations to Beryl Beggs on her retirement. Beryl was the lunch time supervisor at Rathcoole Primary School and Nursery Unit completing nearly 33 years’ service.

Ryan Wilson, special needs classroom assistant and past pupil of Carrick Primary School, Lurgan has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Point of Light award which recognises outstanding individuals making a difference where they live.

Congratulations to Year 13 pupils at Limavady High School on completion of the Mood Matters course. Catherine McColgan, Education and Training Officer, Aware NI visited the school to make this special presentation to pupils and Mr Darren Mornin, Principal, Limavady High School.

Now that Halloween is over, we’re looking forward to Christmas!