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Conor Stiobhard (Comhairle na Gaelscolaíocht) & Mark ó Docherty (Gaelscoil an Phiarsaigh).

Gaelscoil an Phiarsaigh Dhoire Trasna submits development plan

Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council; Oskar Blake (Lumen Christi College); Erin McGinley (Thornhill College); Lucie Hyndman (St Cecilia’s College); and Mary Blake, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, St Columba’s Primary School.

Former St. Columba PS pupils speak eloquently against closure at democracy event

Principal of school closed due to leaks hopes to have pupils back on Monday

UNISON’S Free School Meals for All campaign has been endorsed by Derry city and Strabane District councillor Shaun Harkin (PBP).

UNISON’S Free School Meals campaign backed by Cllr Shaun Harkin

Michelle Laverty and Minford McBride.

Northern Regional College shortlisted for prestigious award

UNISON is bringing its universal free school meals campaign to Derry Guildhall at an event hosted by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais

UNISON brings universal free school meals campaign to Derry Guildhall

Carly Heggarty, Equality and Wellbeing Manager at Northern Regional College and Shannon Murphy Education Support Co-Ordinator pictured with the Autism NI Award.

Northern Regional College achieves Autism NI Impact Award

Members of Rossmar School's orchestra which was established a year ago.

Rossmar School's orchestra triumphs at Coleraine Festival

Alissa Jarvis, Jack Rogers and Jay Armstrong are three students from NWRC who will compete in Skills Competitions in the UK.

NWRC students set to compete at National Skills competitions

Removing asbestos insulating board from a school sports hall

Almost 1 in 5 of North's school staff in buildings with asbestos

Aontú representatives at the party's annual think-in which was held in Derry at the weekend.

Collapse of public services masked by 'reform' - Gemma Brolly, Aontú

Aontú representatives at the party's annual think-in which was held in Derry at the weekend.

Collapse of public services masked by 'reform' - Gemma Brolly, Aontú

'Girls won u-turn on right to wear trousers through relentless efforts' - Maeve O'Neill

'Girls won u-turn on trousers through relentless efforts'

Eastwood backs campaign to save St. Columba’s, Newbuildings

Long-awaited St. Brigid’s College redevelopment green-lit by Paul Givan

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.

"Safer Journeys to School Programme progresses to crucial next steps"

The start of a new term can be a time of uncertainty, particularly for parents whose children are starting a new school, travelling independently for the first time, or requiring additional support

EA ready to support families as new school year begins
Ahead of the new school year, significant work has taken place to support children and young people returning to school
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Nicholas Quinn, solicitor - specialising in special educational rights.

Solicitor disputes EA claim no change to SEN Statements

IN PICTURES: Local apprentices celebrate Rutledge success

Former Northern Regional College student Rebecca Scott, from Magherafelt.

Student celebrates first class honours and accountancy training

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured with Justin Kerr, head of the Department for the Economy Careers Service. The Department has 78 careers advisers on hand to support people reach their chosen pathway.

Careers support available after exam results – Archibald

Ashton Michael pictured with his lecturers at Northern Regional College’s Student Awards ceremony.

Discover your future at Northern Regional College

Pupils with their new reusable water bottles as part of NI Water’s Refillution campaign.

Desertmartin pupils take action to cut plastic waste

Mammies and babies at unveiling of mural announcing World Breastfeeding Week 2026 & the upcoming celebration at the Bilingual Breastfeeding Café in Derry. Caoilfhionn, Caoimhe & Niamh Stevenson, Éire Rós, Amy & Saoirse McCaffferty, Kerry Moran & Conán, Georgina Harkin & Malachy, Catherine Millar (Surestart), Shaina O'Kane & Fiadh, Amy Roberts & Ellie, Mary Delargy (Culturlánn), Bernardine Donohoe (Surestart), Cliodhna Dunne (La Leche League) and Maria Herron (North West BAPS).

World Breastfeeding Week mural launched in Derry

“The prospect of expanding Magee to 10,000 students is effectively dead in the water' - UNITE the Union

“Expanding Magee to 10,000 students is dead in the water' - UNITE

Dara McGilligan pictured on her graduation day.

Limavady engineer graduates through degree apprenticeship at Terex

'Executive cannot abandon commitment to Magee' - Colum Eastwood MP

'Executive cannot abandon commitment to Magee' - Colum Eastwood

Claire Doherty - Principal Long Tower Primary and Nursery School

Claire has 'fastest year of her life' as new Long Tower principal
‘Our door is open to everybody and we have a small but mighty PTA’
Catherine McGinty

Schools selected to take part receiving £1,000 worth of new sports equipment.

Three Co Derry schools secure place on Lidl's ‘Sport for Good’

Tributes paid to retiring Limavady principals

Pictured celebrating the achievement are Orlaith Quinn (NIRN) alongside students who attend the local Cornstore Youth Club, who heavily supported the eco-friendly initiative.

Draperstown students clinch top spot in competition

Lindsey Shaw, Take 5 Schools Coordinator, Northern Trust Health and Wellbeing Team, Maurice Meehan, Strategic Lead for Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement (Starting Well), Public Health Agency, Julia Mierzwa, Programme Delivery Officer, Northern Trust Health and Wellbeing Team, Selena Ramsey, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Northern Trust Health and Wellbeing Team, and Leah Glass, Locality Lead, Northern Trust Health and Wellbeing Team.

Schools recognised by Northern Trust for their commitment to wellbeing

‘It is vital for Council to stand with students, parents, classroom assistants and teachers’ - Cllr Shaun Harkin

Lack of school placements for children with special educational needs

Cllr Pat Murphy welcomes extension of continuation of the Gaza Student Scheme.

Welcomes for continuation of Gaza Student Scheme

Northern Regional College has four campuses, including one in Coleraine.

C&AG disclaims audit opinion on NRC’s 2023-24 Accounts

St Joseph's Uisce For Gaza coffee morning: Cllr Brian Tierney, Colum Eastwood (Foyle MP), Siobhain Grogan (Uisce For Gaza), Annmarie Meehan & Gerry mcBride (teachers), Cllrs Aisling Hutton, Patricia Logue & Pat Murphy, Marie-Therese Newton (teacher), Ciara Deane (Principal) with St Joseph's students.

St Joseph's hosts successful Uisce For Gaza coffee Morning

From left, Moneymore PS Principal Mrs Ashley Cunningham, NI Water’s Anna Killen and winner Lily Lennox.

Moneymore pupil delighted after winning NI Water Competition

St Mary's PS has won a Silver Award in the Pearson National Awards.

St Mary's PS Glenview wins National Teaching Award

Pupils from Kilrea Primary School accompanied members of the Kilrea and District Ulster-Scots Society.

Kilrea kids get Ulster Scots experience thanks to Council

Tiffany Arnscheidt receives the Zachary Geddis award from Yasmin Geddis at North West Regional College's Best in FE awards.

Special recognition for Tiffany and Charlotte at NWRC Limavady awards

Local pupils enjoyed meeting NI Water scientists, environmental and supply technicians.

Castledawson Primary School visits NI Water’s Water Treatment Works

St Joseph's Boys' School Olive Branch for Gaza fundraiser

St Joseph's hosting Olive Branch for Gaza Appeal

Lumen Christi College student Mykyta Telychko has won the Accenture Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

Derry student win awards in national STEM competition

Some parents are also entitled to a grant towards the cost of their child’s uniform.

Find out if you’re entitled to free school meals and help with uniform

Pupils from Bellaghy Primary School show off their creative writing.

Co Derry pupils celebrate Poetry Day Ireland at HomePlace

The Gormley family pictured on First Holy Communion day in Dungiven.

IN PICTURES: First Holy Communion at St Canice's PS, Dungiven

Helen Hampsey, Assistant Curriculum Director of Northern Regional College; Jacob Hampsey, Bellaghy Primary School; Mrs Torrens, Bellaghy Primary School and Andy Hunter, Northern Regional College.

Magherafelt campus of NRC welcomes more than 400 primary school pupils