St Bronagh's win Liam McCormick Prize for RSUA Building of Year, Sustainability Award and Project Architect of the Year (Paul McMahon)

Written on 29 May 2018.

The Liam McCormick Prize was previously awarded to the Lyric Theatre by O’Donnell & Tuomey and the Giant’s Causeway Visitors Centre by Henegnan Peng. This is the first time that this award has been won by a school in the awards history. St Bronagh’s Primary School, Rostrevor was one of 21 schemes shortlisted for the 2018 RSUA Awards - more than three times the number of projects in the same position in 2017.

‘Much is to be learnt from this project. The enthusiasm, commitment and engagement of the principal, staﬀ, pupils and design team is exemplary in itself and had resulted in a building which will act as a model for similar future projects.’

- RSUA Judging Panel 2018

Trócaire cheque presentation 2018

Written on 24 May 2018.

Trócaire representative Mrs Pat McQuaid received a cheque for £3057.85 from Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore. This was raised during the school’s annual Lenten Campaign.

Pictured: Mr P. Toner (Trócaire co-ordinator) and students from the College

St Patrick's welcome their new outdoor learning area

Written on 22 May 2018.

St Patrick’s Primary School in Hilltown has been funded by a grant from the National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ programme to provide them with outdoor facilities. This work has progressed significantly with the installation of the wooden gazebo, which provides cover for outdoor learning activities.

Primary school and construction company combine to build digital future for pupils

Written on 21 May 2018.

A Northern Ireland construction company is helping to build a digital future for the pupils of Holy Family Primary School in Magherafelt as part of a three year initiative merging the public and private sectors.

In a partnership worth approximately £40,000 to the school, Magherafelt-based Oakleaf Contracts (Europe) Ltd will enhance Holy Family’s digital capabilities with the provision of much-needed iPads, software and management services over the next three years.

The deal was announced at a special school assembly which was attended by Mr John Collings, Director of Education for the Education Authority (EA), and Ms Anna McKavanagh, C2k Support Manager for the North Eastern Area.

Digital Schools Award presented to Nazareth House

Written on 17 May 2018.

Earlier this month Nazareth House Primary and Nursery School, Derry became one of the few primary schools in the city and surrounding area to be awarded the prestigious Digital Schools Award.

Supported by HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft, the Digital Schools Awards recognise excellence in the use of I.C.T. at primary level whilst providing practical support and encouragement to help schools make the best use of digital technology in the learning environment.

Holy Cross Girls' celebrate RHS Gardening Award

Written on 15 May 2018.

Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School, Belfast has been awarded the RHS School Gardening Award Level 5. This is the highest level that can be attained through the RHS School Gardening awards. It is a fantastic achievement for the whole school community and everyone should be very proud of the work that is ongoing in the school garden.

The girls have worked with a local community group and gardener to make the most of the school garden and in the process have learnt many new skills. They have even invited parents in to work with them - sharing their excitement and expertise. Everyone is looking forward to seeing what new types of vegetables can be grown in the new poly tunnel as well.