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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!

Mr McLoughlin, Principal, and Mrs Todd, Head of Girl’s Physical Education, Banbridge Academy are pleased to announce that year 14 pupil Hannah Buchanan, Deputy Head Girl, has been selected for the Girls' Hockey U18 Ulster Interprovincial Series.

The Department of Education recently launched a public consultation on new draft Special Educational Needs (SEN) Regulations and draft SEN Code of Practice. Extended until 5pm on Tuesday 19 January 2021.

The local community group in Rathcoole (R.A.T.H) recently approached Rathcoole Primary School and Nursery Unit offering additional support with much needed stationery and supplies for their pupils.

As communicated to schools by the Education Authority (EA) at the start of September, the Education Minister has made funds available to support schools in mitigating additional costs incurred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

It was clear Year 8 pupils were excited to enter a much bigger school than they left back in March, for the beginning of their Limavady High School journey.

Hart Memorial Primary School in Portadown has been supporting the health and wellbeing of their pupils in these changed times. The school has introduced creative opportunities to help keep children active, fit and healthy, ensuring no child is left behind.

Derryboy Primary School, County Down and Culcrow Primary School, County Londonderry have been collaborating on a unique venture that showcased a creative and vibrant style of learning.