The Centre for Global Education - funded by the British Council and the Department for International Development - is successfully delivering the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning programme in Northern Ireland with over 60 primary, post-primary and special schools already involved.

If you are interested in applying for a grant-funded International School Partnership with schools in Africa, Asia and the Middle East why not come along and find out more at one of our October Information Sessions taking place in various locations below. As well as International Partnerships, we can also offer your school FREE in-school CPD Courses on Global Learning themes which complement the Sustainable Development Goals.  These courses are accessible to all schools, whether you are involved in an International Partnership or not.

Whether you say hola, bonjour or guten tag – On Thursday 26th September Holy Cross Primary school children celebrated European Languages Day by looking at different cultures and languages as they embrace foreign languages in their classes. The children made a wonderful effort in their costumes.

A new meaning has been given to this phrase in Holy Cross Primary School. As an award for exceptional work and contributions to the life of the school, most importantly for showing kindness, pupils will be chosen to receive an invitation to the Principal's office for tea.  Each week one pupil from Key stage 1 and one from Key stage 2 will receive an invite. On the first Monday of the month, all the recipients of invitations will be taken to the office for tea and treats!  What a way to reward our hard working, enthusiastic boys and girls.

Pictured with Principal Mrs Charlene Sloan are Aodhan Cunningham, Conor Cunningham, Sophia Steenson, Annie McCartan, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Ollie Sloan, Finn Cunningham and Cassie Bartley.

 

The bi-lingual sacrament, The Rite of Penance, that took place in April at St.MacNissius’ Church, Tannaghmore, was a great success! Tannaghmore school acknowledge the enthusiasm, kindness and co-operation of the Parish Priest, Fr Seán Emerson, whose arrangements for the sacrament enabled the bi –lingual sacrament to run so smoothly. An tAthair Mac Giolla Cathain officiated with Fr Emerson. Dedicated staff helped with the liturgy of the music and the word. The sacrament touched all those present – parents and teachers alike. 

St Francis' Primary School, Lurgan, have become the first school in NI to host red squirrels as part of Belfast Zoo’s red squirrel conservation work. The three new residents to the school are safely housed in a large bespoke enclosure funded by the Alpha Programme. Pupils have been delighted to get to know their new furry school mates which they can view from the safely of a hide in their wild woodland area. This project has been a labour of love for Dwyer Coleman the Eco-Coordinator at the school; we wish him, the pupils and the new residents lots of success in the project. Have a look at them on St Francis’ Facebook page.