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Robin McLoughlin, Principal, Banbridge Academy and one of CSSC’s first Council members is among those in controlled education recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Honours are given to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference to their community. 

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the quality of play within early years classrooms, as well as the impact on children’s engagement, social interaction and emotional well-being was focus of a new report.

Whether you're a complete beginner, budding artist or have a wealth of experience, Royal Society for Protection of Birds NI (RSPB NI) is calling on artists of all ages to use their skills to illustrate a nature rich and climate safe future they want to see for Northern Ireland, as part of its Revive Our World campaign.

‘Inspire Natural’, from Lurgan College have been crowned the Best Company in Northern Ireland at the recent Young Enterprise NI Final.

Congratulations to sixth form pupil Amy Blackbourne whose composition ‘A view from here’ was the winning entry in Ulster University’s Poetry Competition.

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has welcomed the publication of the report from the Expert Panel examining the links between educational underachievement and social disadvantage.

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May 2021 enews

Backdated enewsletters available to read here.

Emma Quinn was officially appointed to the position of head teacher at Rathcoole Primary six years after first stepping up to cover an interim position in 2015. Thanks to Emma for sharing her story of the challenges she has faced ….

Education Minister, Mr Peter Weir, MLA was in attendance at a special event on Wednesday 26 May in recognition of the achievement by Roddensvale School in becoming the first school in NI to be awarded a Silver Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award.

Craigavon Senior High School Principal, Ruth Harkness welcomed First Minister, Mrs Arlene Foster MLA, to view a special exhibition of favourite memories and Northern Ireland locations designed by pupils as part of their centenary celebrations.