Tribute paid to School Governors across Northern Ireland
Friday 13th December 2019
The Education Authority (EA), Department of Education (DE) and Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) have been paying tribute to school governors, the people who make up one of the largest groups of volunteers in Northern Ireland.
Holy Family Primary School & Currie Primary School celebrate success together
Wednesday 11 December 2019
Pupils from Holy Family Primary School and Currie Primary School have been celebrating together having successfully completed the ‘Shared Future, Shared Goals’ programme, led by the Education Authority (EA), funded by the Shared Education Signature Project.
The Sky’s the Limit for Shared Education
Tuesday 10 November 2019
Pupils from shared education partnerships across Northern Ireland in Ballynahinch, Belfast, Dungannon and Magherafelt have come together to learn the many skills needed to build an aeroplane, with support from the Education Authority (EA) and the Ulster Aviation Society.Shared Education Partnership schools in Omagh celebrate success
Monday 9 December 2019
Pupils from Holy Family Primary School and Omagh County Primary School have been celebrating together having successfully completed the Shared Goals, Shared Future programme, led by the Education Authority (EA), funded by the Shared Education Signature Project.Education Authority Launches New Competition to Reduce Plastic Waste in Schools
Monday 9 December 2019
The Education Authority (EA) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Queens University Belfast, Department of Education (DE) and Eco Schools (KNIB) have launched a new competition which invites Key Stage 2 (P5 to P7) and Key Stage 3 (Year 8 to Year 10) school pupils to investigate the use and disposal of single-use plastics in their school.
Education Authority 'Giving Back' with new Christmas Family Appeal Partnership
Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
More than 110,000 children live in poverty in Northern Ireland and the Education Authority is this year ‘giving back’ to help the Christmas Family Appeal with St Vincent de Paul (SVP) and The Salvation Army, so vulnerable children can wake up to a gift on Christmas Day.
Launch of T: BUC Camps Programme 2020-2021
The Executive Office, in partnership with the Education Authority (EA), is inviting applications from groups, to deliver a T: BUC Camps Programme in 2020-2021.
EA to Exhibit at Skills NI
Thursday, 14th November 2019
The Education Authority is delighted to be exhibiting at the 2019 Skills NI Exhibition, which is the biggest careers event in Northern Ireland for 14 – 19 year old students.
New State-of-the Art Enniskillen Model Primary School Underway
Wednesday, 13th November 2019
Pupils and staff from Enniskillen Model Primary School welcomed education officials and special guests to their school for a ceremonial sod-cutting to mark the start of work on a new two storey building, with 14 classrooms and a two classroom Language Centre with further support accommodation.
Sod cutting ceremony officially marks the start of construction at Devenish College
Wendesday, 13th November 2019
Pupils and staff from Devenish College welcomed education officials and special guests to Enniskillen for a ceremonial sod-cutting to mark the start of work on a new school building, to accommodate 800 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Education Authority Appoints New Director of Education
Friday, 8th November 2019
The Education Authority (EA) has announced the appointment of Michele Corkey as Director of Education.
EA Launches Professional Training Programmes
The Education Authority (EA) is launching two professionally accredited training programmes; Pathway to Professional Youth Work Scheme and the Youth Service Creative Arts and Digital Innovators (CADi) Programme.
Arlene Kee makes Amizade’s Hall of Fame
Monday, 30th September 2019
Arlene Kee, Assistant Director of Youth Services for EA has been inducted into Amizade’s Hall of Fame during its 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraising Event.
2020 Mayor's Community Awards is open for Nominations
Friday, 27th September 2019
The Education Authority is working with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, to recognise the great work being done by local people.Schools celebrate becoming ‘Schools of Sanctuary’
During Good Relations Week, 14 more schools in Northern Ireland have been recognised as Schools of Sanctuary, which celebrates their commitment to making their schools’ welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone, helps pupils to develop cultural awareness across the curriculum, and strengthens connections with the wider community.
Education Authority launches bilingual story book for school children in Northern Ireland
During Good Relations Week, the Education Authority (EA) launched “When the Lights Go Out”, a bilingual story book for children in schools in Northern Ireland.
New Arrangements for the Provision of Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Service
The Education Authority (EA) has transferred provision of the Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Service (DARS) to Global Mediation, an independent organisation.
EA congratulates GCSE students on results day
Thursday, 22nd August 2019
Students across Northern Ireland have been receiving their GCSE results today, and Chairperson of the Education Authority (EA), Sharon O’Connor, has been wishing students well in the next stage of their educational journey, while visiting Lisneal College.
EA congratulates A Level and AS Level students on results day
Thursday, 15th August 2019
Chair of the Education Authority (EA), Sharon O’Connor has been congratulating students in Antrim Grammar, as they receive their AS and A Level exam results today.
EA Youth Service and Long Tower Youth Club hold "Your Voice Matters" Event
Monday, 24th June 2019
The Education Authority Youth Service and Long Tower Youth Club today welcomed over 100 young people from across Derry City to the Guildhall, for important conversations on issues relevant to them.
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