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Minister congratulates students receiving GCSE results
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan welcomes Northern Ireland's GCSE results, reporting 82.7% of students achieved grade C/4 and above and 31% grade A/7 and above, and says pupils outperformed those in England and Wales.
Education Issue: Northern Ireland GCSE results 2024 Original release: Minister congratulates students receiving GCSE results (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison praises pupils on achieving their GCSE results.
Alliance Education Spokesperson and Education Committee Chair Nick Mathison MLA praises pupils across Northern Ireland for their hard work on GCSE results. He urges anyone seeking advice on next steps to contact the CCEA helpline or visit nidirect for career guidance.
Education Issue: Northern Ireland GCSE results 2024 Original release: Mathison praises pupils on achieving their GCSE results. (opens in a new tab)
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Minister congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A level Results
Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates young people receiving BTEC, AS and A level results, noting around a third of A level students gained A* to A and 98.5% achieved A* to E. He urges students with disappointing results not to be disheartened and points to further education and training…
Education Issue: August 2024 BTEC, AS and A level results Original release: Minister congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A level Results (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison congratulates students on A-Level results day
Alliance Education Spokesperson and Education Committee Chair Nick Mathison MLA congratulates students across Northern Ireland on their A-Level results and says support is available for those who did not get the grades they expected, directing them to the CCEA helpline.
Education Original release: Mathison congratulates students on A-Level results day (opens in a new tab)
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Minister commends Dromore primary schools’ charity bicycle initiative
Education Minister Paul Givan praises Dromore Central Primary and St Colman's Primary pupils for a cross-community bicycle project that refurbishes used bikes for donation to local families. Givan attended a presentation event at Dromore Town Hall.
Education Justice and policing Issue: Dromore primary schools cross-community bicycle project presentation Original release: Minister commends Dromore primary schools’ charity bicycle initiative (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes news that party leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, making him its fifth sitting Senator. O'Hara says a Northern Ireland voice must remain in the Seanad and pledges to amplify voices from across the north.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Mal O'Hara likely unopposed Seanad by-election win Original release: Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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Official opening of Limavady Shared Education Campus
DUP's Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Education Minister Paul Givan opened an £11million shared education campus in Limavady, combining the St Mary's and Limavady High sites with joint sixth-form, careers, drama, media and STEM facilities.
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: Limavady Shared Campus completion announcement Original release: Official opening of Limavady Shared Education Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Butler welcomes Limavady Shared Campus
UUP Education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA congratulates St Mary's High School and Limavady High School on finishing Limavady Shared Campus, which he calls a landmark for shared education. He urges other schools to follow this model and credits both principals for delivering it.
Education Issue: Limavady Shared Campus completion announcement Original release: Butler welcomes Limavady Shared Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Allister pays tribute to Mr Tom Skelton in the Assembly
TUV leader Jim Allister paid tribute in the Assembly's personal statements to Tom Skelton, principal of Dalriada School in Ballymoney, following his sudden death. He praised Skelton's leadership and vision and offered sympathy to his family.
Education Original release: Allister pays tribute to Mr Tom Skelton in the Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Death of Tom Skelton
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses shock and sadness at the sudden death of Dalriada Grammar School headmaster Tom Skelton, praising his work for pupils and offering sympathy to his family.
Education Original release: Death of Tom Skelton (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative
Councillor Rachel Woods will resign at the end of October, standing down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative after seven years of service as a councillor and former MLA, to take up a new role.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA marks the new school year by praising classroom assistants who support children with special educational needs. He blames the lack of an Executive for vacant posts and funding gaps, and says a returned Assembly will push for a review of their pay and…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds congratulates local students
DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds congratulates local students on their AS and A Level results, saying local pupils again outperformed UK counterparts. She urges students to consider all options, including apprenticeships and Clearing, and promotes the CCEA results helpline open until 30…
Education Issue: AS and A Level results day 2023 Original release: Dodds congratulates local students (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Green Party announces that Cllr Áine Groogan, Botanic councillor, will be Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor for 2023-2024. She says she will use the role to highlight community and voluntary organisations facing Stormont cuts, and calls for faster action on climate and biodiversity.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Áine Groogan named next deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus visits Carrigallen Vocational School
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands Northwest Chris MacManus says he met students at Carrigallen Vocational School in County Leitrim, which takes part in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme. He praised the pupils' questions on topics including climate change and Irish unity.
Education International affairs Original release: MacManus visits Carrigallen Vocational School (opens in a new tab)
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Coronation certificates for Schoolchildren - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has delivered King's Coronation certificates to pupils at 28 primary schools in East Londonderry, around 6,000 children in total, with each pupil's name added as a keepsake. He describes the response as extremely good and thanks school principals and staff.
Education Issue: King's Coronation commemorative certificates for primary school pupils Original release: Coronation certificates for Schoolchildren - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus visits Errigal College
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands Northwest Chris MacManus says he recently visited Errigal College in Letterkenny to hold a discussion with Transition Year students taking part in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme.
Education International affairs Original release: MacManus visits Errigal College (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes the enactment of the Integrated Education Act as a proud day for the integrated sector, saying it supports families seeking integrated schooling. She notes the act followed her private members bill and gives the Department for Education and Education…
Education Issue: Integrated Education Act becomes law Original release: Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates Peter Weir & Arlene Foster on Life Peerage
The DUP welcomes Peter Weir's elevation to a Life Peer in the House of Lords, citing his 24 years as an MLA, and also welcomes the peerage for former First Minister Arlene Foster. Weir says he will advocate for Northern Ireland and the Union, and urges the removal of the Protocol.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Weir and Arlene Foster Life Peerages Original release: DUP Leader congratulates Peter Weir & Arlene Foster on Life Peerage (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan congratulates students on results
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan congratulates students receiving BTEC, AS and A Level results, acknowledging the difficult past couple of years. He encourages young people to discuss their options with parents, schools and careers advisers, and urges those celebrating to do so safely.
Education Issue: A-Level results announcement 2022 Original release: Sheehan congratulates students on results (opens in a new tab)