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During December, Banbridge Academy Year 14 Sports Science students led the Year 8 PE classes in a 12 challenges of Christmas virtual fitness event. 

Killard House Special School, Donaghadee recently welcomed Mr Peter Weir, Minister for Education and Education Authority officers from Area Planning and Management.

Ballyclare High School were in festive form as pupils and parents got involved in creating food hampers, showing such great thoughtfulness for others at this time of year.

We are delighted to announce that Thomas Beatty, Primary 2 is the winner of this year's Christmas card competition. Congratulations to Thomas of Irvinestown Primary School on your amazing accomplishment. We hope you love his creative design of a Nativity scene as much as we do.

Roddensvale School is proud to be the first school in Northern Ireland to be awarded a Silver Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award. The award recognises the commitment of the school and the steps staff take to develop a culture of compassion and nurture, which plays a pivotal role in preparing children and young people for learning.

Abbey Community College students (Curtis and Jade pictured above) met with Education Minister, Mr Peter Weir on a recent visit to Monkstown Boxing Club. The Minister praised an ‘education in the community’ programme aimed at improving educational achievement for young people.

Moat Primary School Primary 7 pupils recently celebrated the school’s Ditch the Dark Day.

CSSC recently collaborated with the Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement on a pilot research project investigating views on male primary teachers.  CSSC also took part in a podcast that has been launched to accompany the report. The gender difference podcast can be accessed here.

Speakers at the 2020 AGM included Mr Peter Weir, MLA, Minister for Education and Sara Long, Chief Executive, Education Authority.

Limavady High School gave pupils the opportunity to thank a member of staff for their kindness during the first term of the 2020/2021 school year.