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Kirkinriola Primary rallies behind pupil Charleigh-Rose after devastating brain tumour diagnosis
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (680+ words) Pictured staff from Kirkinriola Primary School, Ballymena: (L-R) Viola Stewart SEN classroom assistant, Emily Mc Caffrey Principal, Emma Laird SEN classroom assistant, Chloe Parr teacher, Gillian Todd classroom assistant, Emma Lee Adams SEN classroom assistant," Jodi Crawford teacher and Naomi…...
Students in Northern Ireland to get higher loans and grants as living costs bite
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (801+ words) Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced further measures to support students. The additional support has been welcomed by NUS-USI President (pictured) Ben Friel. Thousands of students across Northern Ireland are set to receive increased financial support next year as…...
Dale Farm deepens ties with Cullybackey College as pupils gain real-world industry experience
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (595+ words) Caroline Martin, Dale Farm pictured with Sixth Form pupils from Cullybackey College One of Northern Ireland's best-known food producers has been strengthening its connection with young people in Ballymena through a year-long partnership designed to give pupils real insight into…...
Armoy pupils shocked to learn only 1% of Earth's water is safe to drink
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (587+ words) Pupils from Armoy Primary School Children at Armoy Primary School have been learning a startling lesson about one of the world's most essential resources after discovering that just 1% of the planet's water is drinkable. The eye-opening fact formed part of…...
Magherafelt student says US exchange was "the best thing I've ever done' after life-changing four months in America
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (983+ words) Maeve Owens while studying at MSU took the opportunity to travel to Chicago A student from Magherafelt has described her four-month study experience in the United States as "the best thing I've ever done" after returning home from a life-changing…...
Free family day out to showcase life at CAFRE Greenmount during Open Farm Weekend
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (607+ words) CAFRE staff, Lori Hartman and James Crawford, welcome visitors to Greenmount Campus, Antrim, for Open Farm Weekend. Enjoy exploring the campus and browse a wide selection of plants available to purchase throughout the event. Families, food lovers, aspiring students and…...
Kilrea Primary School plans specialist unit and major safety fencing overhaul
1+ week, 5+ day ago (687+ words) Kilrea Primary School is set for significant changes under newly-submitted plans that would bring a temporary specialist teaching unit to the site alongside major safety upgrades aimed at tackling what planners describe as "significant safeguarding concerns. The proposals, lodged with…...
Huge new Cullybackey College rebuild could transform traffic, sport and education in the village
2+ week, 4+ day ago (956+ words) 3 D Aerial views of proposed new campus for Cullybackey College, outside Ballymena Cullybackey could be set for one of its biggest education and infrastructure transformations in decades under ambitious plans for a brand-new 700-pupil college campus, major new sports facilities…...
St Louis Grammar crowned Northern Ireland's top school for A-Level results
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (620+ words) The achievement places the Ballymena school at number one in the Belfast Telegraph's latest league table rankings for 2025, marking a major moment not only for the school community but for education in the wider North Antrim area. It comes amid…...
Students get hands-on taste of hospitality careers at Galgorm Resort
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (911+ words) Pupils form Cambridge House Grammar School try their hand at cupcake decorating under the guidance of chef, Sandra Mc Cooke as the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Jackson Minford and Colin Johnston, CEO of Galgorm Collection…...