A LOCAL teacher has described herself as an “accidental activist” as she is part responsible for making sure that upskirting is illegal in the North. Sally Rees was left horrified when one of her students upskirted her in class and was then forced to continue teaching them. Speaking at her unions Equalities Conference, Sally recalled the […]
Lack pupils could be transferred to Kesh
PUPILS from Lack Primary School, which is due to close this year, could be transferred to Kesh Primary School, the Education Authority has confirmed. Following a brief reprieve from closure last year, in January parents and the community received the devastating news that the primary school would be close at the end of this school year. […]
Fermanagh group helping with cost of school uniforms
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen held a pop-up shop were parents could purchase school uniform items for a reduced price, as the cost of clothing for pupils continues to soar locally. While many households are feeling the pinch as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, the Northern Ireland Executive has come under major pressure to […]
Fermanagh school a shining example of mental wellness
A FERMANAGH school has been singled out as an example of best practice in promoting children’s emotional health and well being. St Mary’s PS in Newtownbutler was selected as one of only three primary schools across the North to be recognised by the Department of Education and the Department of Health in a new publication, launched […]
‘It’s about workload, not pay’ teacher reject pay offer
FERMANAGH teachers have said they are campaigning for a reduction in their workload, and pay is not currently their priority. On Thursday, the majority of teachers’ unions rejected a 5.5 percent pay rise and took action short of strike from Monday. Local teacher and member of both the NASUWT executive committee and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions […]
St Mary’s Teemore pupils keep tradition of St Brigid
By Annie Flynn PUPILS from St Mary’s Primary School Teemore spent last Thursday afternoon making St Brigid’s crosses in preparation for February 1st, St Brigid’s Day. The children in classes P3, 4, 6 and 7 spent last Wednesday evening collecting rushes. Fiona Drumm, a teacher in the school, explained, “The pupils went out the night […]
GALLERY: Fermanagh schools celebrate Grandparents Day
ST Mary’s Primary School Killesher was one of a number of Fermanagh schools who celebrated Grandparents Day in style. Check out our gallery of pics below and also keep an eye out for full coverage in next Wednesday’s (January 29) newspaper To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to […]
Lack Primary School to officially close this year
By Niamh McGovern LACK Primary School will close at the end of this school year in what has come as a ‘shattering blow’ to the school community. Last year, the rural school, located on the Tirwinny Road, received a reprieve from closure by Education Minister, Paul Givan, but following Monday’s announcement, the school will discontinue with […]
BREAKING: St Michael’s College principal to stand down
THE principal of St Michael’s College in Enniskillen has informed his staff that he will be stepping down at the end of the school year. Mark Henry, who took on the role of principal in 2016, will step down from his role in June. Originally from Derry, Mr Henry joined the teaching staff at St […]
Top award for school principal
A LOCAL school principal was recognised for his commitment to pastoral care of his pupils and staff. Brian McCloskey, school principal at St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown, was recently named as the National Association of Pastoral Care in Education Patrol Leader of the Year. In his fourth year as principal of St Mary’s, Mr McCloskey […]