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Minister hails new beginning for Roe Valley Integrated Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan officially opens a new £6.3million building for Roe Valley Integrated Primary School, praising its seven new classrooms funded through the Fresh Start Programme and wishing staff and pupils success.
Education Issue: Roe Valley Integrated Primary School new building opening Original release: Minister hails new beginning for Roe Valley Integrated Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on the £375 million Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, saying it will be Northern Ireland's largest education construction project and bring together six schools.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus construction phase begins Original release: Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus (opens in a new tab)
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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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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (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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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (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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Allister to Host European Victims Day Event
TUV leader Jim Allister announces a European Victims Day event in the Senate Chamber at Parliament Buildings on 11 March, with a minute's silence and five victims of republican, loyalist and European terrorism sharing their stories.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Allister to Host European Victims Day Event (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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Muir sponsors exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Alliance Chief Whip Andrew Muir MLA says the Holocaust should warn against allowing antisemitism and prejudice to go unchecked, speaking after an exhibition he sponsored at the Assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. He warns that refugees are increasingly met with hostility and pledges Alliance…
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at the Assembly sponsored by Andrew Muir Original release: Muir sponsors exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)