The staff of NICIE wish the staff of schools a well deserved summer break Integrated Summer 2014 education Significant Milestone for

Drumragh IC Judicial Review

There was great news for Drumragh Integrated College, Omagh and for integrated education with a High Court Judgement, delivered on 15 May. The ruling was in response to a proposal to increase pupil numbers at Drumragh IC. The judgement on May 15 from Judge Treacy in judicial review marks a significant milestone in the development of integrated education. Judge Treacy reaffirmed the The ruling on 15th May is good news for Drumragh IC and for integrated education distinct nature of the integrated model in a succinct definition that ‘a school which has a which captures the essence of predominantly Catholic or integrated education as predominantly Protestant ethos … In This Issue... understood by parents and the cannot be said to be delivering public, the education together of integrated education’. This  Drumragh Judicial acknowledges that education in a Catholic and Protestant children in Review– Pg. 1 mixed school, but with a majority one school: ‘…integrated  Macedonia Trip– Pg. 2 education must be the service of culture, cannot be equated with the  Millennium IPS addi- imparting knowledge to young equality of respect accorded to both people from all backgrounds as major traditions and to others from tional places– Pg. 3 equals.’ different cultures which is the bedrock  Combating extremism Judge Treacy further distinguished of integrated education. – Pg. 7 between schools which are mixed  School News– Pg. 9 and integrated schools, and judged Continued on Page 5

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The Impossible Takes a Little Longer

What if integrated education involved teaching in two out of four or five possible languages, sometimes with two different alphabets, often in extra-curricular classes only? Welcome to the pioneering, inspiring world of integration in Macedonia. Some of us were privileged to travel there in May of this year, to share with those who are working so hard there, to build links and hopefully to offer a little bit of encouragement. It was a remarkable trip. On the visit to Macedonia were Noreen Campbell, Chief Executive of NICIE, Patricia Murtagh, Principal of Hazelwood IPS, Nigel Arnold, Principal of Glengormley IPS, Olwen Griffith, Principal of Blackwater IC and Nigel Frith, Principal of Drumragh IC. And if you think that sounds impressive, you should see us sitting in an airport departure lounge at 4.00 in the morning. A grim sight. What we saw in Macedonia, however, was quite amazing. Our hosts were the staff of the Nansen Dialogue Training Centre in Skopje, capital city of Macedonia. After a briefing session on day one, we spent several days travelling at some speed through this beautiful country, seeing the pioneering work of integration and visiting those involved in it. On the final day we were involved in a conference for school principals who were interested in integration and were able to share something of the Northern Irish journey with them. The backdrop of integrated education in Macedonia is ethnic tension and segregation after the violent conflict around 2001. Educating young people in separate rooms or separate schools is often seen as a perfectly acceptable way of avoiding conflict; “there’s no problem here”. This segregation is a huge problem, one of the outcomes of which is violence between school students, with 102 violent injuries recorded by police in one year; add unrecorded incidents and there could be over 200. There are no recorded incidents between students involved in integrated education. The government lacks commitment to integration and the NDC Skopje team are making it grow against the odds. The work required to get anything meaningful off the ground has included patient relationship-building and determined dialogue with divided communities, parents, town officials and school leaders. Crucially, the NDC Centre in Skopje trains teachers to deliver integration. The journey is slow but is built on quality rather than quantity, and this quality, this excellence in fact, attracts people. And so it works.

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Celebrations at Millennium IPS as Minister Announces Additional Places throughout the School and Nursery Unit

Celebrations at Millennium IPS as Minister announces additional places throughout the school as well as the establishment of an additional nursery unit

The Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) welcomes the approval by the Minister for Education, John O’Dowd, of additional places in Millennium Integrated Primary School. In addition to approval for growth and expansion throughout the school, the Minister gave approval for the establishment of an additional nursery class. This proposal will mean that Millennium IPS will now be able extend the P1 provision to two classes from September 2015 onwards. This will mean that up in the future Millennium will be able to offer integrated education to around 400 children in the primary school and 52 pre-school aged children annually in the nursery unit. NICIE hopes that this will go some way towards ensuring that all of those who wish to avail of an integrated education in the Saintfield /Carryduff area will be able to in the future.

Commenting on this, the Principal of Millennium IPS, Mary Roulston said, “The entire school community at Millennium IPS is absolutely delighted with the Minister’s approval to allow us to expand to be able to continue to offer parents in the Saintfield /Carryduff area, the type of education they seek for their children. Over the years, we have been upset that we have been unable to open our doors to all families who sought admission to our school. We are delighted that we can now give parents the integrated education they desire for their children in our area.”

Noreen Campbell, CEO of NICIE said:

“NICIE welcomes this decision of the minister. Millennium IPS is a respected and successful school serving well its local area. This news will be much welcomed by parents anxious to secure a place in this oversubscribed school. NICIE is committed to ensuring that all parents seeking an integrated place are assured one. This increase in places supports this aim. Other integrated schools and colleges are seeking to ensure they can meet parental demand through similar development proposals. It is encouraging to see integrated schools gaining approval to grow. Unfortunately, in many areas there is still no integrated choice for parents. Through Area Based Planning, NICIE is seeking to ensure that there is such choice in every area to meet parental demand for integrated education. The tide is turning for Integrated Education and we look forward to a rapid increase in integrated provision across the province.”

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Supplement on Integrated Education inside The Irish News and News Letter

Supplement on Integrated Education inside The Irish News and News Letter (Tues 4 Nov 2014 and Farm Week on 6 Nov 2014)

NICIE are delighted to inform you that we are once again producing a supplement on Integrated Education on Tuesday 4 November 2014.

Our supplement is being produced by The Irish News and will have a much larger distribution as it is being circulated inside both the Irish News and the News Letter on Tuesday, 4 November 2014, as well as in Farm Week on 6 November 2014.

Irish News circulation: 40,842 copies (daily) News Letter circulation: 20,755 copies (daily) Farm Week circulation: 9,351 copies (weekly)

This supplement will focus solely on Integrated Education. It will be inside these two daily newspapers and will be widely available after the October mid-term break.

We have decided to move the date of the supplement from January to November based on feedback we have received from schools.

We are hoping that as many of our integrated schools as possible will choose to advertise in this. We would like to make you aware that this is the only advertising project that NICIE is endorsing and we are keen to have as many of our integrated schools as possible advertising in this. We are hoping that there will once again be a number of free copies for those advertising.

We would encourage you to support this venture by placing an advertisement. The Irish News team will be in touch with you to book your slot and place your advertisement. However, if you wish to contact them to book your slot before that, please contact Darren Oldroyd at The Irish News on 028 9033 7531 or via email to [email protected] NICIE will be responsible for gathering the editorial content.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the Integrated Education movement to advertise and promote our schools together and to highlight the benefits of an educational environment that is genuinely integrated. The supplement will include editorial articles on integration developed by NICIE as well as articles from around the schools.

We will also welcome any interesting items which you would like us to consider for inclusion as one of the editorial pieces. Your thoughts, feedback or ideas would be most welcome.

If you have any queries regarding this, or would like some further information from us, please don’t hesitate to contact either Denise Morgan, Development Officer via email [email protected]. Alternatively you can telephone us at the NICIE offices on (028) 90 972910.

Denise Morgan Development Officer, NICIE

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Drumragh Judicial Review Continued from page 1 Most importantly, the judge said: “This decision is a testament to Reform Order of 1989, will be highlighted the detrimental effect of the tenacity and courage of the removed. the needs model, which is the basis principal and board of governors of of area based planning, on the Drumragh Integrated College. Their ‘Had the duty to encourage and encouragement and facilitation of determination to serve all parents facilitate been actively implemented integrated education and reminded seeking integrated education in the we would have seen a much more DE of their duty under article 64 of Omagh area led to this case. rapid increase in the spread of the Education Reform Order’ to be integrated education. This alive to this duty at all levels ‘It is to be hoped that future demand judgement now allows for such including the strategic level.’ for integrated provision will now be development.’ met and that the barriers that still Noreen Campbell, Chief Executive face it today, twenty five years on Officer of the Northern Ireland from the original statutory support Council for Integrated Education, offered through the Education

“Shaping the Process” - 17 June, 2014

On Tuesday, 17 June, NICIE held an important conference at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim to allow all Integrated schools and Colleges to come and have their say about key issues relating to the NICIE initiatives “Positive Partnerships for Integration” and “Achieving a Balance of Ability intake Through Admissions Criteria”. NICIE recognises that Northern Ireland is changing and that there are schools that successfully educate increasingly diverse communities. Through Positive Partnerships for Integration, NICIE wants to build learning partnerships with these schools to exchange and develop further good practice relating to inclusion and the integrated ethos. We understand that best learning will come through partnerships with existing integrated schools.

The conference began at 9.30 am with a morning focusing on the results and implications of the consultation exercise that NICIE Panel of Associates have been conducting with all integrated schools and colleges about “ Positive Partnerships...”. The afternoon session focused on the core principle of Integrated Education that our schools cater for children of all abilities. There was an opportunity to debate a “Dual Entry” proposal designed to achieve a balance of ability intake with the principals of Colleges who are piloting this in September 2014. NICIE remains committed to increasing the numbers of young people being educated together appropriately in integrated schools and colleges and continues to work to offer integrated education in areas where no such choice exists. We look forward to providing you with a post conference report, which will be available on the NICIE website and in the NICIE newsletter in the autumn. In the meantime, If you would like further information, please contact Bernie Kells at NICIE [email protected], telephone 028 9097 2910.

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The Impossible Takes a Little Longer

Continued from Page 2... In Macedonia there can be either mono-ethnic or multi-ethnic schools. In both, students are generally taught in their mother tongue, in separate rooms. The language barrier can include Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish and Roma. The NDC Centre trains teachers to deliver the Nansen Model of Integration which encourages genuine mixing of students, rather than segregation, and an interactive, engaging learning pedagogy. Once permission is given to introduce integration, it usually means refurbishing a room or two, starting extra-curricular integrated classes in a school where normal lessons are segregated and, remarkably, involving two teachers who teach in one language each and paraphrase for each other. The lessons are not about teaching the children new languages, but rather they involve activities which are more skills-based, engaging and frankly more fun than normal classes, and where the children learn teamwork, confidence and mutual respect… together.

The Nansen Model of Integration is a process in which students, parents and teachers from different ethnic backgrounds are actively and jointly involved. It means understanding, respecting and celebrating differences. Key concepts include bilingual education, where both languages and therefore both identities are respected equally. Interestingly, students tend to pick up each other’s languages spontaneously because of the way the activities are delivered. The goals of this also include overcoming stereotypes and prejudice, developing children’s talents and abilities according to their individual potential and supporting their curiosity, creativity and thinking skills. Sound familiar?

Asked what inspired them most about our visit to Macedonia, here’s some of what the delegates highlighted. Nigel Arnold commented on the paraphrasing and team-teaching, the relationships between all involved – ‘without that it doesn’t work’ - and the uncanny parallel between their situation and ours. Patricia was struck by the political backdrop and looking to education to rescue this, the children’s joy and the enthusiasm of the teachers. Olwen commented on the relationships between teachers and pupils, that the interactive learning more than compensated for the lack of technology, and how sometimes there was no need for translation. Noreen spoke of the trip’s success in terms of learning about what those in Macedonia were doing and sharing our experiences with them. Nigel Frith was struck by their pioneering spirit, their determination and a refreshed vision of the significance of what we do here in Northern Ireland as well. Integration in Macedonia is in its pioneering stage and requires courage, vision and determination. The Nansen Model teaches people to live one with the other, not one by the other. Based on the ideas and values of Fridtjof Nansen, the Nobel Peace Prize winner of 1922, it seems fitting to end with his words: ‘The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer.’

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Addressing the challenge of extremism NICIE hosts international visitors

On 29 April, 2014, a delegation of European teachers visited NICIE for a fact-finding mission. Mary Potter, NICIE Associate and Cliodhna Scott- Willis, Senior Development Officer, NICIE, facilitated a very productive session, demonstrating how the model of integration has worked in Northern Ireland. International Conference, Abu Dhabi Practitioner-Focused Workshop: CVE and Education It is hoped that the visit will be repeated at some point in the Background In December 2012 Hedayah, the first-ever International Center of Excellence for Countering future. Violent Extremism (CVE), was inaugurated, with its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hedayah was created in response to the growing desire from The Global Counterterrorism On Thursday, 15 May, NICIE Forum (GCTF) members and the wider international community for the establishment of an independent, multilateral centre devoted to training, dialogue, collaboration, and research to was delighted to welcome a counter violent extremism in all of its forms and manifestations, one that can bring together delegation from Jerusalem. The experts, expertise, and experience from around the globe. visitors were here on a fact-

Conference finding mission and a lively and From 18-20 May, Hedayah co-organised a practitioner workshop to discuss the role of informative session was hosted education in CVE in collaboration with The Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) in Abu at the Crescent Arts Centre Dhabi. The workshop presented relevant case studies to the international community (GCTF facilitated by Cliodhna Scott- members and related international organisations), and ended with a planning session to Wills, NICIE Senior Development coordinate international efforts on Education and CVE for 2014 and 2015. The participants Officer. Topics covered included included mid to senior-level government officials, practitioners and policy makers from GCTF members to relevant non-GCTF members. The candidates were from Ministries of Education, Anti-Bias and the challenges of Ministries of Youth and Ministries of Sports and Culture. teaching in an Integrated setting. Throughout the workshop, participants attended speeches and engaged in discussions We were delighted that so many regarding the use of technology in countering violent terrorism as well as the use of media as a tool for CVE. The workshop used evidence-based approaches in education to counter were able to attend and also felt violent extremism, where attendants discussed differing techniques such as integrative that we at NICIE learnt much complexity, and how they can be applied to Education in the context of CVE. from the experience of our The workshop also provided case examples of education helping to prevent or reduce violent extremism, especially in conflict zones, with special focuses on how education in the formal colleagues in Jerusalem. sense can expand to affect building resilience in families and communities. I presented on the integrated education model of education in Northern Ireland. On Thursday, 29th May, a NICIE participation delegation from the Division of I was invited as a guest of the Foreign Office to represent integrated education at the forum. I Peace Studies from the outlined the work of integrated education in the Northern Ireland context and participated in the discussions as to how education can be an active agent in preventing violent extremism – University of Bradford visited very topical in the light of the ‘Trojan horse’ incident in Birmingham schools. NICIE. This is an annual visit and we were delighted to once

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Growth and Expansion May 2014

The NICIE Growth and Expansion conference for Integrated Primaries, Pre-School Provision and wraparound services took place on Thursday, 1st May at Riddel Hall, Stranmillis, Belfast.

We started the day with a session from Lorraine Finlay from the Department of Education (DE), who spoke on Area Planning and Sustainable Schools. This was followed by a session from Heather Robinson, DE Early Years Team who outlined the role and function of the Pre School Education Advisory Groups (PEAG). A good, lengthy discussion followed.

In the afternoon, we were joined by Martin Tyrell from OFMDFM, who outlined the funding available to schools through the new “Bright Start” initiative which aims to put 2000 childcare places into schools estates. Marie Marin, OBE, from Employers for Childcare presented on the support they can offer schools to set up sustainable wraparound provision.

Sara Shields, Grants Manager from the Integrated Education Fund (IEF), spoke on IEF support for integrated schools.

The day was rounded up by Claire Howe and Loretta Joyce from Oakwood IPS who presented on the Wraparound Care they offer at Oakwood.

All in all an excellent day with 20 integrated schools represented. So far, schools have indicated that they found the event particularly useful and the feedback they have highlighted that they were delighted that NICIE put together such a beneficial event and thanked all at NICIE for organising this.

Thanks to everyone involved.

Denise Morgan, Development Officer, NICIE

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Parents push for School News News from Integrated Schools across N.I... renewed interest in Hazelwood IC: ‘Beyond Forgiving’ event transformation

Parents Heather Fee, Kate McVeigh, Wendy Magee The parents of three schools have successfully balloted in favour of transformation to integrated status. The

On Thursday 29th May, Hazelwood College, black atheist politician might once have schools are Clintyclay (a in partnership with Start360, hosted the believed his only option was to meet Catholic maintained school South African protagonists of the award repression with violence. in the Dungannon area), winning short film ‘Beyond Forgiving’. Loughries Primary School This was the first time that Ginn and Letlapa in Newtownards and To mark 20 years since the end of apartheid, have visited the UK together since the film Mallusk Primary School. three UK charities have taken this newly was made. Their hope is that, in combining NICIE is working to released documentary on tour in a bid to public screenings with the chance to hear support these schools continue spreading Mandela’s message their powerful story of reconciliation first- towards a successful about the redemptive power of forgiveness. hand, they will inspire people to reflect on transformation. how they too can seek to ‘build bridges’ in Ginn Fourie – whose daughter Lyndi was their own lives. murdered 20 years ago in the Heidelberg Tavern Massacre in Cape Town – was The ‘Beyond Forgiving’ UK tour was accompanied throughout the tour by Letlapa organised by Initiatives of Change, The Mphahlele. As the former Azanian Peoples Forgiveness Project & the Wilderness Liberation Army leader, Letlapa ordered the Foundation. Hazelwood College & Start360 fatal retaliatory attack responsible for Lyndi’s were delighted to jointly host a screening at death in response to the killing of black Hazelwood College which was primarily school children by the South African aimed at young people. The audience for Defence forces. this screening was largely be made up by Beyond Forgiving took viewers on an young people from both organisations and inspiring journey towards showing how a was an inspiring and moving event for all white Christian mother’s quest for catharsis concerned. led to a deeper understanding of why a

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FUTURE CODERS, ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS AT OAKGROVE IPNS.

Oakgrove IPNS embraced the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with a whole school STEM evening for families and friends on 20th March 2014. Everyone young and old who visited the school during the ‘STEM Awareness Evening’ were delighted to see the classrooms completely transformed into areas of exploration, investigation, fun and games for all ages. Parents, grandparents, children and babies came together to explore a wide range of innovative activities and stimulating challenges as they passed from room to room.

The entire evening was organised by Oakgrove IPNS Parents’ Group and assisted by Stem Aware organisation led by local engineer, Roisin Crawford. Stem Aware led workshops throughout the evening for families to work together on a design and engineering project. There were cheers of joy when each team were able to attach components together to make a ‘Robocup’ that could move, write and draw pictures. One ten year old pupil, Aodhan Friel enthusiastically stated that “I’m not sure what kind of engineer I am going to be but I love STEM subjects so much that I really want to study it when I get older.”

Adults greeted each other with recommendations and praise for the STEM activities throughout the building. Whoever entered the Primary 1 classrooms came out laden down with new creations of lamps, keyrings, T-shirts and enthused about the amazing 3D printing technology from Fablab, based in the Nerve Centre, L’Derry. The buzz in the school corridors reflected the excitement of the children as they learned how to design and build vehicles using recycled materials, K’Nex, Lego and car kits. Computer technicians and budding programmers explored new technology with a little help along the way from the brilliant coders at ‘Go Beserk’ and ‘Codojo’. In the Primary 2 classroom, children could challenge their parent to a Robot Race around a track to earn a place on the Top Gear leadership board. This amazing robotics opportunity was brought to Oakgrove IPNS by the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) based at the University of Ulster at Magee, who also inspired young and old with their digital animation software.

Elsewhere, families had the opportunity to get up close and hands-on with the fresh water fish and sealife, care of ‘Riverwatch’. Some children were so engrossed in the challenge of Maths games that they found it hard to leave the games room. One pupil asked if they could go to the toy shop so that they can buy lots of Maths games to play at home too! Every child, adult, visitor and staff supporting the event agreed that it was an amazing opportunity to see STEM skills extended beyond the classroom into everyday life in order to upskill young children in the necessary experiences for future learning.

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Diana Award for Integrated College Dungannon Year 14 Student

A special assembly was held at Integrated College Dungannon to celebrate the success of Year 14 student Hannah Fulton who was awarded the Diana Award Certificate.

Hannah, who is Chairperson of the Student Council at the college, was presented her award by Mr Ian Bothwell of the Crossfire Trust, at a special ceremony held in the college recently.

During the special assembly Hannah shared with her peers the reasons she had been selected to receive the award following her nomination by Mrs Yvonne Beggs, Student Council Co-ordinator, at ICD.

Mrs Beggs said, “Hannah is an enthusiastic, caring person, who gives freely of her time to help others in the local community and beyond. I was only too happy to nominate Hannah for this award. In choosing Ian Bothwell of the Crossfire Trust to present Hannah with the award, we knew that Hannah would meet someone, like her, who puts others first and who cares deeply for those in need. Hannah has worked in the role of Chairperson of our Student Council this year and also has represented the student community on the Board of Governors. She is a great role model to others and deserving of Diana Award acknowledging her selflessness.”

Out and About with Glengormley IPS

P7 principal cast members P7 girls at the annual sports P6 at Cushendall Boat Club from The Wizard of Oz – 29/30 day on 4/6/14 on the Kite Workshop with May 14 Glenann PS supported by KitesurfingNI/Bombardier as part of CRED programme.

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Ulidia Mental Heath Awareness Evening

On Wednesday 9th April, Ulidia IC were delighted to host our very first Mental Health Awareness Evening. The aim of the evening was to raise awareness of all the different resources and organisations available in the local area, if and when, support is needed. Information was available from a wide number of organisations dealing with issues from depression, self-harm and suicide to bereavement and support particularly for parents.

We are delighted and so appreciative of all the support of the pupils, parents and organisations who attended and made the evening such a success. We hope that the evening provided the opportunity to make contact with others who can help young people and parents to break the silence surrounding mental health issues.

We hope to build on this success and continue to raise awareness of the importance of truly positive mental health.

First place for Bridge IPS in top eco awards

On Thursday, 12th. June, 2014, Mrs Devlin, Principal of Bridge IPS and I (ECO Coordinator) and three members of the P7 ECO Committee (Caitlyn, Finn and Sarah) attended the SSE Airtricity Global Wind Awards at the Everglades Hotel. We had been shortlisted for the two awards being presented, ECO Committee of the Year and Energy Project of the Year, after achieving our second Green Flag in May 2014. The assessor advised me to nominate the school for the two categories based upon "the excellent ECO work being carried" out at Bridge IPS. The Awards Ceremony was led by Frank Mitchell (UTV Weather Presenter) with support from the CEOs of Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and SSE Airtricity with senior and supporting members of ECO Schools NI. We were delighted to not only be shortlisted for the two categories but to achieve the following - 2nd. place in the ECO Committee of the Year and 1st. place in the Energy Project of the Year. As Frank Mitchell announced our achievements, we were greeted by the two CEOs who handed us our awards. Frank read from my nomination the winning tagline, BIPS' ECO, "Transferring learning from school to home!" A lovely lunch was served, photographs taken (including with Olympic and Commonwealth boxer Michael Conlon) and a fantastic trip up to the SSE Airtricity Slieve Kirk Wind Farm completed the day. By Tanya Davis (Bridge IPS' ECO Coordinator)

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NEW-BRIDGE INTEGRATED COLLEGE STUDENT RECEIVES DIANA AWARD

Best wishes and congratulations to New-Bridge Integrated College, Loughbrickland, who hosted a visit from the Diana Award staff on Monday 24th March, 2014 to film their ‘Anti-Bullying Ambassadors’. This film, was then shown at a showcase star-studded event in Facebook headquarters in Dublin on 30th April, 2014, with guest of honour Will Poulter. Only four schools in Ireland were selected and New-Bridge IC is only one of two schools in Northern Ireland to have been successful. New-Bridge IC student Dylan Stewart, 13, was presented with the Diana Award in recognition of the work and commitment Dylan has undertaken as an Anti-Bullying Ambassador. Dylan’s story is truly inspirational and is a real credit to the work of the Diana Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and the commitment of New-Bridge IC to the programme. Dylan has a perspective on this from both sides – that of being a bully and also of being on the receiving end of bullying. Dylan has reflected deeply on the impact of bullying and has learnt a great deal on the impact of bullying on young people’s lives from the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Programme. A delegation of Anti-Bullying Ambassadors from New-Bridge IC travelled to Dublin to attend the Facebook event on 30th April. The New-Bridge 15 Anti-Bullying Ambassadors were trained by the Diana Award in March 2013 under the charity’s Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme, which offers fun, informative and interactive training to young people, staff, and parents to help them tackle bullying Britain’s Got Talent’ celebrity Jordan O’Keefe with staff and students from New- in their schools and communities. Bridge Integrated College with the Anti- Since then, the anti-bullying ambassadors’ commitment and proactive Bullying Ambassadors wearing their blue approach to their position has been truly amazing. They are a very hoodies inspirational group of young people, committed to making a difference Dylan Stewart receiving his award with and tackling the issue of bullying. Brian McFadden The events being filmed included: • A piece of drama, written and directed by Mrs Andrea Grimason, and supported by the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education Britain’s Got Talent’ celebrity Jordan O’Keefe helps New-Bridge Integrated Col- (NICIE) lege students create an urban piece of art • The completion of a urban art piece that the ambassadors have been work as part of the Diana Award ‘Anti- working on with a local artist Bullying Ambassadors’ programme. • The ambassadors on lunch duty wearing their blue hoodies, which makes them easily identifiable. They will be around the playground, in the canteen and in the drop in room.

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O’Dowd commends Hazelwood Integrated College

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has commended Hazelwood Integrated College, Newtownabbey, on its participation in an innovative Prince’s Trust initiative.

The xl programme is aimed at young people aged 13-19 who are at risk of underachievement or exclusion from school. Hazelwood was one of the first local schools to avail of the xl programme and to date over 300 pupils have benefited.

Speaking as he presented the school with a special award to mark its contribution to the programme, the Minister said: “There can be many reasons why young people might be at risk of underachievement or of becoming disengaged from school and education altogether. My top priority as Education Minister is to raise standards for all learners, regardless of their background, and it is vital, first and foremost, that they attend school if they are to reach their full potential.

“The Prince’s Trust xl programme can help pupils enrich their educational experience and in turn become more invested and involved in school life. I commend Hazelwood Integrated College on adopting the xl programme at an early stage and giving pupils opportunities to participate in activities they might not otherwise have had access to.

“I know, for example, that Hazelwood pupils taking part in the programme recently established their own enterprise projects. Their entrepreneurship saw them win the best team award at the North East Young Enterprise Trade Fair in Ballymena. Other pupils involved in the programme have created a community garden for everyone’s enjoyment at the entrance of the school.

“It has been a pleasure to listen to the stories of participants, past and present, in the xl programme and how it has enhanced their education and development. It is clear that pupils at Hazelwood, and many other local schools, are benefiting from the xl programme and I wish every one of them the very best as they continue their learning careers.”

Drumragh Students receive GAA All Star Awards

On Thursday 1st May Drumragh Integrated College Students Nathan O Neill and Kevin McBride attended the Tyrone vocational schools Under 16 All Stars Award ceremony held in Quinns’ Corner. Both students received a Tyrone Vocational Schools All Star Award.

Pictured are Niall Morgan, Tyrone goalkeeper, and Martina Madden from O Neills sports, sponsors of the awards together with Nathan O’Neill and Kevin McBride.

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Fond Farewells at North Coast Integrated College.

After 13 years as Principal of North Coast Integrated College Mr Jim Frizelle is set to retire at the end of June.

Mr Frizelle began his career at North Coast Integrated College in 1996 when it first opened with an intake of 86 pupils; four years later he became Principal. Under his leadership many great things have been achieved. The culmination of such has resulted in the College now being the largest non-selective secondary school in the triangle area – a long way from such humble beginnings!

Mr Frizelle’s commitment to the young people of the area has been second to none. He has always been abreast of changes in the educational climate; a forward-thinking man who embraced innovation. His sole motivation was to provide the students of the College with every possible opportunity so that they flourished in whatever path they chose to follow.

Although steadfast in his dedication to the local area, Mr Frizelle encouraged students to look toward the global community. He initiated many programmes which resulted in travel to the United States and China as well as many parts of Europe. At the centre of such initiatives lay Mr Frizelle’s unwavering belief in the integrated education sector as the education of the future. A sentiment shared by President Obama whom he had the pleasure to meet in 2011.

As an incredibly approachable man it’s not hard to see why North Coast Integrated College has been the host to many visitors over the years, including many dignitaries from the President of Ireland to Members of Parliament. However, the visits that Mr Frizelle thrived on the most were those made by past pupils coming back to share all of their successes.

Mr Frizelle is not only highly regarded as an educator, but as a mentor, colleague and friend. Throughout his time at the College he has encouraged and supported all his staff unreservedly. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his consideration and wisdom over the years. Mr Frizelle always had time for his students and staff no matter how busy he was. He always considered himself as part of Team NCIC albeit with a different role to play. This is a reflection of the man he is – the consummate professional and genuine, caring individual.

Mr Frizelle will be missed but rest assured, he’ll never be too far away! All the staff and students at the College wish him a happy and relaxing retirement. We would also like to say thank you for everything he has done over the years.

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Glencraig Integrated Primary School Welcomes six New Puppet Classmates

‘The Skin you’re in doesn’t matter’

Glencraig IPS are in the second year of running an innovative project called The Media Initiative. The project involves promoting good relations with others with a focus on race, religion and disability, through the use of six friendly puppets. A programme of five structured workshops is used to teach five important messages. These are:

 How to show respect for those with disabilities/physical differences  How to show respect for those from ethnic minorities Three of Glencraig P1s with the puppets.  How to show respect for those of different cultural and religious traditions with a focus on sport  Helping children understand what bullying behaviours are  How to show respect for those from both the Travelling Community as well as the Settled Community

Mrs Brown, the P1 teacher, has been listening in to some of the P1s as they talk about the puppets and what they think about the programme. Here are just a few of their comments:

“The skin you’re in doesn’t matter,” or “When people are left out you should ask them to play,” or “You can play with anyone even if they’re not in your team.”

It certainly seems that the puppets are doing a great job helping the P1s learn these important messages.

Drumragh tops in the Blitz

Drumragh Integrated College’s under 14 GAA girls football team won the Ulster Integrated Schools’ Blitz. Drumragh had victories over Sperrin College, Magherafelt, , Belfast and Forthill College, Lisburn. Congratulations to the team - well done!

Team: U-14 Team: Abbie Allen, Anna McNulty, Holly Quinn, Eishla McGoldrick, Grace O’Neill, Chloe McGonagle Leona McGonagle, Cally Anna Britton, Megan McDaid, Sophie Donnelly and Darerca Lynch.

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Oakwood IPS student wins 1st place in short story competition

Cora Diver, a P7 pupil at Oakwood Integrated Primary School, recently enjoyed writing success. Her story, ‘The Big Metal Gate’, won 1st Place in the P7 Short Story category of the Lisburn City Schools’ Art Competition. Cora attended a Gala Award Ceremony accompanied by her parents and her teacher, Miss Lisa McClure, on Wednesday 4th June 2014. This is a huge accolade as the standard was extremely high.

Cliftonville Integrated Perform at St. Anne’s Cathedral

On Sunday 8th June, pupils from Cliftonville Integrated Primary School had the privilege of performing Jonah-Man Jazz at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. This was part of the Cathedral’s first ever music festival. Recently, St Anne’s Cathedral’s music department has been restructured, with the establishment of a Girls’ choir. As it actively seeks members for a new Boys’ Choir, St Anne’s has reached out to the primary schools in north Belfast to create an ecumenical and cross-community ‘Choir School’. The Cathedral’s Music department has formed a strong relationship with Cliftonville and two other neighbouring schools. As part of this project, all pupils, from Nursery to P7, have received tuition from the Cathedral’s professional singing teachers on a weekly basis. The Cathedral’s musical outreach support not only shares their expertise with the community but trains children to sing to a standard that allows them to become a member of the choir of St Anne’s Cathedral.

Ms Brenda McMullen, Principal of Cliftonville Integrated School, commented, “The staff and I are very privileged that music specialists from St Anne’s Cathedral have been in school this year to work with our children. There are many great singers in Cliftonville and they have flourished from the enormous support the Cathedral has provided.”

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Anne’s visionary leadership will be much missed

On Saturday 21st June 2014 staff, parents and governors of Oakgrove Integrated Primary and Nursery School and representatives from the Foyle Trust for Integrated Education joined together to celebrate their recent achievement of the prestigious “Excellence in Integrated education Award”. As part of the celebrations they formally acknowledged and thanked Dr Anne Murray (retiring Principal) for her tireless commitment to, and endless achievements for, Integrated Education.

Dr Anne Murray is the founding principal of Oakgrove Integrated Primary and Nursery School, a post from which she retires this year.

Dr Murray’s selfless commitment and dedication to integrated education was recognised when Dr Murray was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ulster in 1998 “in recognition of her decades of selfless commitment and drive to build a better society in Northern Ireland”.

Under the inspirational leadership of Dr Murray, Oakgrove Integrated primary and Nursery school has developed and grown and is now seen as a model of excellent practice in integrated and inclusive education. To quote from the UU citation: “Dr Murray has successfully set up a model for inclusive, child-centred education which has impacted on all schools in Northern Ireland.”

As a founder member of Foyle Trust for Integrated Education and founding principal of Oakgrove Integrated Primary School and Nursery, Dr Anne Murray has devoted 25 years to successfully promoting and developing Integrated Education in the North West. She set up the primary school and inspired the Foyle Trust to open Oakgrove College a year later, shortly followed by Oakgrove Nursery.

Dr Murray has shown inspirational leadership and successfully developed high self-esteem and skills throughout her staff for the benefit of all the children who have passed through the school.

Dr Murray was the driving vision behind the establishment of Oakgrove Integrated Primary and Nursery school which ‘Celebrates Diversity and Learning Together for Life’. She gave up a permanent teaching post to take on the foundation of a school which had no pupils, buildings or funding. She masterminded the development of the school through its early days, appointing staff, building capacity of staff and parents and creating an inclusive child centred ethos. Today Oakgrove Integrated Primary School and Nursery has over 450 pupils and a staff of 45 teachers and classroom assistants. The whole staff take part in regular conflict resolution and integration training. This has prepared them to support pupils across the communities.

Under her leadership, Oakgrove Integrated Primary School achieved the European Foundation for Quality Model excellence Award, Mark of Excellence, 2010 and was the first school in Northern Ireland to achieve level 2 of the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award, 2011 the International Schools Award and Investors in People.

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Omagh IPS bids farewell to Principal, Mr Nigel Cairns

At the end of June, the pupils, families and staff of Omagh Integrated Primary School will bid farewell to their Principal, Nigel Cairns. Nigel is stepping down as principal after five years in post. During his time with Omagh IPS, Nigel has continued to pursue the long-awaited building for the school and to lead the school in forging ahead academically. All at Omagh IPS are grateful to Nigel for continuing to work for their dream to become reality. All in NICIE hope that Nigel will leave with fond memories of time spent in Omagh. Omagh IPS was set up by parents with a dream to provide integrated education to those who desired it in the Omagh town area. Nigel supported the school to continue on that path alongside the dedicated staff, parents and governors of Omagh IPS. Nigel heads off to pastures new with our very best wishes for a bright future.

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Dr Murray has, in Oakgrove, created a vibrant, happy, hard-working and successful community of people drawn from all parts of our divided society. Her visionary leadership draws the best from everyone who enters her orbit.

Dr Murray has a strong vision for integrated Education which is lived out in her school. She has shared this vision beyond her own community and beyond Northern Ireland. She is extremely generous with her time and herself and all who come in contact with her are swept up in her enthusiasm and passion for her vision.

ATL annual conference

Helen McLaughlin, Vice Chairperson of the NICIE Board of Directors recently took part as a panellist in a discussion at the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) Northern Ireland Branch Annual Conference, where she represented integrated education in a discussion on education in Northern Ireland going into the future.

Other panel members included Sir Bob Salisbury, Mary Bousted, ATL General Secretary and Mark Langhammer, ATL NI Regional Director chaired the lively and interesting debate. Helen McLaughlin, Vice Chairperson of the NICIE Board of Directors recently took part as a panellist in a discussion at the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) Northern Ireland Branch Annual Conference, where she represented integrated education in a discussion on education in Northern Ireland going into the future.

Other panel members included Sir Bob Salisbury, Mary Bousted, ATL General Secretary and Mark Langhammer, ATL NI Regional Director chaired the lively and interesting debate. Integrated Education Summer 2014 19

Outdoor learning facilitated by Mill Strand IPS

A big thank you to Deirdre Doherty, James Cleland and Kerry Millar for organising and running the day, funded by the Primary Science Teaching Trust. Thanks also to Jackman & Pye for lunch. Further days to follow, when the pupils from the participating schools visit Mill Strand Integrated School to enjoy a day of outdoor learning!!!!

Round Tower IPS celebrate 10 years of Integration!

On Thursday 5th June Round Tower I.P.S celebrated ten years of Integration. Pupils sang a song about Integration and a P.7 pupil read a poem she had composed about Integration. Staff past and present attended the event. Each class had designed a banner with 10 written in a different language. We had lots of V.I.Ps present and they helped the pupils plant the 10 trees.

Staff past and present reminisced how in September 2003, Round Tower I.P.S opened with 130 pupils approximately and now it has grown to 269 pupils. The school has grown to such an extent that it needed an extension in September 2013.

Round Tower I.P.S opened in September 2003 with the aim of: Pupils having tolerance and respect for others, providing a high standard of education for children of all abilities in a happy and caring environment. Children are at the heart of the school. Learning is our key purpose and we believe that children learn best when they are happy and feel valued. The development of high self-esteem among children is therefore important at Round Tower School.

Round Tower I.P.S was the first primary school to achieve the prestigious Quality for Excellence in Integrated Education – Kitemark Award in 2010.

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Mencap delight at Oakgrove IC students’ winning gift

People with a learning disability in Northern Ireland will benefit to the tune of £3,000 as a result of the creative, compassionate and committed students at Oakgrove Integrated College, Derry~Londonderry.

The Year 9 students took part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, which aims to create the next generation of passionate and committed philanthropists by providing real life experiences of charitable giving – and won.

Working as a team, the students had to identify the social needs of the local community and select a charity that best addressed their chosen issue. Having interviewed staff and beneficiaries they pitched their ideas to a tough ‘Dragon’s Den’ style judging panel where they beat their competitors to win the £3,000 donation for their chosen charity – Mencap.

Receiving the students’ donation, Geoffrey Hunter Mencap’s locality manager for Derry said, “Our vision is of a world where people with a learning disability, their families and carers have the same quality of life and opportunities as everyone else. Many people with a learning disability will benefit from this tremendous donation.

“On behalf of Mencap and everyone we support, I would like to thank all the Year 9 students who by their creativity, diligence and passion made this incredible donation possible.”

Paying tribute to her students, Oakgrove principal Jill Markham said, “ I am proud of and delighted for all of the students who took part in the YPI. At Oakgrove we pride ourselves on our relationships with the local and wider community and hope that this donation will go some way towards helping many families and carers affected by learning disabilities”

Handing over the cheque, Morgan Stewart, who took part in the competition said, “We have learnt a lot from taking part in the YPI project and we’re delighted that our chosen charity has won the school final.” Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award for Ulidia Students

Congratulations to everyone who was presented with their Gold Award Certificate at St James’s Palace on Tuesday 29 April 2014. There were many proud parents and happy students at the presentation. In total eleven students got the award but unfortunately four students could not make it to the presentation.

Those who made it were Gareth McQuitty, Megan Kernohan, Robert Beattie, Stephen Beattie, Jake Cochrane, Rory Metcalfe and Jonny Wilson. The others who couldn’t make the presentation but got awardared were Sophie Calder, Chloe Calder, Rebekah Burtonwood and Matthew Milliken.

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Eggtastic events at Hazelwood Integrated Primary School

A large nest was discovered at Hazelwood Integrated Primary School. The PSNI were invited into the school and told the children there have been some strange goings on at the zoo. Various clues emerged around the school. There were lots of feathers, some bones and strange noises from the woodlands. A bird hide was set up to observe the nest.

Following on from this the Men from the Ministry called to investigate the big nest. They looked like a team from Ghostbusters. They told Mrs. Murtagh there is no need for alarm. However they were very curious as to who or what had built such a magnificent nest in our school grounds.

Then a very large egg appeared. They came from the zoo to discuss with the children what might be in the egg. A movie was made of what the children thought of the nest. Then the egg was discovered cracked and empty. The children had the opportunity to become very creative making what they thought might have been inside. These were displayed for the parents to see. Check out our website for the full egg story. www.hazelwoodips.co.uk

Corran IPS build “Caterpillar Garden”

The children at Corran IPS have been working very hard for their Silver Eco School Award. One of our main projects this year has been the creation of an allotment area within the school grounds. Everyone (including parents, grandparents and local businesses) has been supporting the children and helping them to plant flowers and vegetables. We had a great deal of assistance from our friends at Caterpillar – so it seemed only fitting to name the allotment “The Caterpillar Garden”

Melissa, Beth and Daniel from P1 are pictured at the garden gate.

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Rowandale IPS student going for Olympic Gold

Jonathan McCartney, Year 6 student from Rowandale IPS will be attending the Special Olympics next week. Congratulations to Johnathan and we wish him the best of luck!

Malone College students see success at Table Tennis Championship

On Thursdays 27th February, 20 pupils from Malone College took part in the Ulster Individual Table Tennis Championships at the Valley Leisure Centre, Belfast. The event attracted over 300 competitors from 40 schools, showcasing the best of Ulster’s talent in both boys and girls Table Tennis. The biggest success of the day was the U14 boys section with all 8 boys playing in the last 16 of the tournament. It was a family affair in the final with Thomas Early beating his brother Zak after a thrilling contest.

Results Thomas said later “it was difficult to play against my brother but if  U12 girls- Sarah Elliott came 3rd (Bronze) I had to lose to anyone, I would rather it would be to Zak….. I just  U12 boys- Jack Kirk was beaten in the semi final and came 4th. had to do my best and not think about who was at the other end  U14 boys- Zak Early 2nd (Silver) of the table and in the end I won so I am very happy”.  U14 boys- Thomas Early 1st (Gold)

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Blackwater IC train for Cuchulainn Cup

Some year 10 and 11 students from Blackwater joined a training session with pupils from Shimna Integrated College to begin training sessions in Gaelic football.

The two schools will co-operate on a weekly basis before forming a combined team to compete in the 'Cuchulainn Cup'; a competition for schools with little Gaelic experience.

The boys thoroughly enjoyed their first training session and meeting up with their Shimna counterparts - yet another example of Integrated schools coming together!

Fort Hill IPS show they have ‘Green fingers’

The P7 pupils at Fort Hill integrated Primary school have had a very busy Spring time recently planting out a very special garden in the local Hilden community!

Over the past year the pupils have been finding out about plants, visiting Suffolk Community garden to get inspiration and considering how to plan a garden for the community that would allow for disabled access and one that the visually impaired could also enjoy.

This project, organised with the Hilden Community and Housing Executive under their ‘Shared Community’ work has inspired our pupils to take an interest in gardens, plants, their environment and allowed them to make a contribution to their local community.

Trisha McCormick said:

“It’s terrific to see the children helping with the planting. Their excitement is infectious.”

Principal of FHIPS, Clive Anderson, said:

“We are delighted that Fort Hill Integrated Primary School have been involved in the creation of a community garden. The pupils have gained so much from this project and it has given them a real sense of pride and ownership.

“They also explored so many areas of the curriculum over the past year during the project, especially the World Around Us.”

Pupils researched the history of the area and found out about the needs of the people using the garden. They drew out a plan, considering the width of paths needed and heights of different flower containers and had several discussions about the colours and types of plants to include.

The school also made a gift to the community of several bulbs that the pupils planted, with the help of people from the community and Housing Executive. Mr Anderson planted a tree at the official opening to mark the event.

In partnership with Island Arts, Fort Hill pupils also created a mosaic to be placed in the Hilden Community garden with local artist Grainne Keilty. Many of the classes had an opportunity to help in the creation of the mosaic. Based on the P7 pupils’ designs, the colourful mosaic will take pride of place in this very special garden.

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Crumlin Integrated College takes a Massive Stride Forward

The latest report from the Inspectorate which classifies the standards at Crumlin Integrated College as being 'Good' has been warmly welcomed by the entire school community. This represents considerable progress for the school; a journey which started over four years ago. Since that time extensive measures have has been put in place to move the school forward particularly in the achievement of pupils achieving five or more GCSE grades at A*-C which has improved considerably over the past three years from 39% to 61%: it is now above the average for similar schools. The significant improvement in Mathematics was also evidenced and the quality of the provision is now also 'Good'.

The Inspectors commented favorably on the present senior leadership in the school stating that, “The stable leadership arrangements have enabled the process for self evaluation to become embedded and to bring about further improvements across the school.” They also assessed the quality of the lessons observed as “consistently VERY GOOD.”

The significant reduction in the number of detentions, suspensions, as well as improved rates of attendance, are all indicators of the pupils taking responsibility for their own learning. They were also impressed by the pupils' enthusiasm for integrated and shared education and the manner of which they articulated their opinions. The pupils also endorsed the significant progress made in the quality of pastoral care as highlighted by the inspectorate who commented, “The serious shortcomings identified originally in the quality of pastoral care in 2010 have been addressed FULLY and have resulted in a purposeful, positive and pupil-centred ethos.”

The Inspectors noted that the school provided a broad and balanced curriculum, delivered by specialist teachers, appropriate to the needs of the pupils and satisfying the entitlement framework.

Commenting on the report the Senior Teacher in Charge, Mrs Lynda McGarry, said

“We are all delighted at the outcome of this latest Inspection Report. Throughout the process we always endeavoured to provide the children with the very best possible education. This report officially recognises the journey travelled and is testament to the professionalism and hard work of all the staff.”

In endorsing these comments, Mr Stanley Smith MBE, Chair of the Board of Governors commented,

“This report is excellent news. It confirms that the standards in the school are 'Good' and that the quality of the teaching is consistently 'Very Good'. Great credit is due to our Senior Teacher in Charge, Lynda McGarry, her senior management team and the entire school staff. They have all gone through some difficult times and it is greatly to their credit that they have stuck to the basic task of ensuring that our pupils receive not only a really top class education but are also well prepared to play their part in society generally. The school is now very clearly fit for purpose in terms of serving the Crumlin community and we now look to the support of that community as we seek to ensure the future of the school.”

Mrs Noreen Campbell, Chief Executive Officer NICIE, added,

“Congratulations to the Governors, staff and pupils of Crumlin Integrated College on their excellent inspection report.”

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NICIE Committees Information The NICIE committees are a crucial element of the support NICIE gives to schools. It is an opportunity for professional development, sharing good practice, networking and supporting each other. NICIE has agreed with APTIS that an afternoon will be given over to the Committees so that they can plan for the year ahead. This will happen on Thursday 28th August (venues to be confirmed). The hope is that this will give the committees a chance to agree dates, venues and themes for their meetings throughout the year. By taking this time at the start of the year it will allow NICIE the chance to organise the necessary presenters and will give schools plenty of notice so that it can be planned for staff to be released. Also by taking the time to plan the committees should have more relevance to schools and attract “We bid a sad farewell to Alice more numbers. Temple, who has worked as an Administrative Officer for The Teachers Committee NICIE since October 2013. th Alice studied Politics, The meeting was held in Cliftonville IPS on Wednesday 28 May. During this meeting we Philosophy & Economics at discussed themes that could form aspects of meetings for the year ahead. There was also a QUB and graduated in workshop from ATL on online safety and privacy for staff. December 2013. Alice will be The date and venue for next term’s meeting is: Thursday 28th August in Round Tower IPS joining the Department for Culture, Media & Sport in at 1.30pm. Please contact NICIE if you have any items for the agenda: cscott- London as an Executive [email protected] Officer. We wish her all the best in her new role!” The SENCOs Committee The Committee met on Thursday 12th June at Priory IC. At this meeting the discussion focused around planning for the Classroom Assistants training in Lagan College on Tuesday Dates For Your 26th August and preparation for a similar event in 2015 for primary schools. The date of the next meeting is Thursday 28th August, venue TBC at 1.30pm and we would encourage you Diary to send in agenda points to NICIE: [email protected] Thursday 28th August

Vice Principals Forum The Vice Principals forum met in Integrated College Dungannon on 6th June. There was Teachers’ Committee a packed agenda and minutes will be sent out before the end of June. The date of the next Round Tower IPS session will be Friday 12th September in New-Bridge IC at 10am. If there are any areas 1.30pm that VPs would like to address please let me know contact Cliodhna: cscott- [email protected] SENCOs Committee TBC Heads of History Forum 1.30pm A new forum is being established by NICIE for Heads of History and PDMU Co-ordinators Forum. Our focus will initially look at “Dealing with the Decade of Commemorations”. Our RE Co-ordinators & first event will take place on Thursday 28th August 2014 at 1.30pm in Parkhall Integrated HoDs College, Antrim. We will send further details later this week. Cliftonville IPS In the meantime, if you have any queries, please contact: Denise Morgan, NICIE Development Officer at [email protected] 1.30pm

History HoD’s ISFA Committee Parkhall IC

The Integrated Schools’ Finance Association provides a forum for sharing ideas and 1.30pm information, from day to day issues relating to payroll issues to significant changes such as the Pension Auto-enrolment. There are also many seminars throughout the year on relevant Teachers New to topics. Integration Dunsilly Hotel The Educational environment continues to be challenging and this forum gives the integrated schools finance personnel an opportunity to discuss various issues. 9.20am – 2.30pm

th All Bursars/ Finance Managers are automatic members of the association and are Friday 12 September encouraged and welcome to attend the meetings which are in in various locations throughout VP Forum the year which are circulated to all integrated schools. New-Bridge IC The next meeting of the Integrated Schools Finance Association (ISFA) will take place in the early Autumn (date to be confirmed). 10.00am For further information, please contact [email protected]. Integrated Education Summer 2014 26

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