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Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) Strategy

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) met with the NI Assembly Education Committee last week and highlighted the diverse nature of controlled schools and that we are open to all faiths and none.

CSSC is inviting Key Stage 2 pupils (Primary 5 -7) from controlled primary schools to design a Christmas themed greetings card.

West Winds Primary School and Nursery Unit share with us the outdoor learning opportunities being provided by the school. 

The recent Taking Boys Seriously conference attracted over 400 delegates representing the formal and informal education sectors across Northern Ireland.

Congratulations to all at Limavady High School who recently won Pastoral School of the Year at the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2021. 

Please read the second of our series of articles, sharing the learning from a selection of nominated students nominated for the CSSC Award for Excellence in Educational Research.  This article is by Sharon Carew, Belfast Metropolitan College (winner of 2021 Award). 

CSSC Chief Executive Mark Baker recently visited Glengormley High School to hear about their recently launched Drone Academy from the pupils and staff.  They shared some of learning and skills they gained in the development of the initiative. 

Millington Primary School is one of 70 primary schools from across the United Kingdom (UK) selected to receive a Celebration Tree as part of The Queen's Green Canopy (QPC). The QPC celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and is a unique tree planting initiative which invites people across the United Kingdom to 'Plant a Tree for the Jubilee'. 

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) welcomes the appointment of the members of the independent Panel to undertake the review of education.