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Glenlola Collegiate College has been in celebratory mode this year with many successes throughout the school this academic year. Strengths shining through from dance to public speaking and swimming to hockey, an amazing array of creativity and talent has been shown by all pupils.

CSSC was delighted to work in partnership with Stranmillis University College to welcome principals and teachers from controlled schools to an anti-bullying workshop ‘With us, not without us’. 

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has today, Thursday, 13 June 2019, welcomed that teaching unions and employers have reached an agreement in principle to end long-running industrial action.

Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow made a memorable visit to Wellington College on Friday 7 June 2019. Mr Bercow gave a fascinating insight into the practical workings of Westminster, including how during his time as Speaker the Parliamentary shooting gallery has shut down, but daycare for children of working mums has been introduced.

On May 30th CSSC held a roundtable discussion to share the learning and outcomes from the programme of workshops.

Howard Primary School, Dungannon, has been working throughout the school year to support pupils to develop strategies which will provide them with coping skills when situations become difficult.

CSSC’s 3rd AGM took place in Cookstown on 16 May 2019. Attended by schools and guests from across Northern Ireland, Council was delighted to welcome the choir from Sperrinview Special School who performed a medley of Abba songs followed by a rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow accompanied by Makaton signing. Cookstown High School pupils performed a short drama on resilience and overcoming adversity.

As the current programme is nearing completion and with a highly successful first year for the mTech.Academy, it’s time to look ahead to the next school year.

Over 150 teachers have taken part in the 2019 annual collaborative day for post primary Dickson plan schools.

An incredibly successful fundraiser for Cancer Focus NI was held on 22 May at CSSC offices. Thanks to all who helped us smash our target of £2,000.