A LOCAL principal has warned that the challenges facing the education sector in the North “are still very real” after a worrying number of young teachers are reportedly emigrating to find work. The Ulster Teachers’ Union revealed that an estimated 80 per cent of graduates from St Mary’s Teacher Training College and Stranmillis College have […]
Plenty to celebrate at St Kevin’s College prizegiving
IT’S BEEN quite the year for St Kevin’s College, with pupils enjoying great success both in and out of the classroom. At the Lisnaskea school’s annual prizegiving ceremony, principal Gary Kelly outlined some of the achievements of the past year. These included outstanding exam results which he expects will see the school return to the top of the […]
Fermanagh artist honoured at Enniskillen Castle
FERMANAGH art enthusiasts are feeling “truly privileged” after a special exhibition has been set up at Enniskillen Castle which is aiming to celebrate the life and achievements of a local artist. Well-known artist William Scott spent his early life in Enniskillen where he formed a close relationship with respected art teacher Kathleen Bridle, who played a […]
Student success celebrated at Erne Integrated College
A SPECIAL celebration was held at the Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen to honour the “the outstanding achievements of our students”, 30 years after the school was established. The student population has grown at the Erne Integrated College since it was set up in September 1994, with many pupils going on to excel inside and […]
Mount Lourdes pupils receive GCSE results
Mount Lourdes Grammar School pupils were delighted this morning when they picked up their GCSE results! Click the video below to listen to some of the top grade achievers and their plans for the future.
Derrylin principal leaves school after 50 years
PAT McTeggart has patrolled the corridors of St Aidan’s High School Derrylin, as man and boy, for almost 50 years, but he’s decided now’s the right time to call it a day on his distinguished career in education. The Kinawley man’s allegiance with the Derrylin school dates back to 1972 when he began his secondary […]
Erne Integrated appoints new principal
Mr McLaughlin has previously taught at Erne Integrated College, joining the team in 2018.
Fermanagh teacher wins prestigious education award
“Ms Murray is an advocate for inclusivity, and with all staff ensures there is an increasing awareness of dyslexia and other co-occurring differences.
Heartache at passing of devoted mother and much loved teacher
THERE has been shock and deep sadness in Boho and beyond this week following the death of local teacher Geraldine Cameron. Mrs Cameron (nee McLoughlin) passed away suddenly at her home in Mullaghmore last week from a clot on her lung, leaving her family stunned. The youngest of three children and a mother-of-six, Mrs Cameron had only turned 50-years-old on September 7. […]
Mary’s pride at history making hockey girls
FERMANAGH PE teacher Mary Swan had more than a passing interest in last week’s hockey world cup in London. Mary, from Thompson’s Bridge, near Derrylin, is a past president of Ulster Hockey and Enniskillen Hockey Club stalwart. She taught physical education at Omagh Academy for many years and coached World Cup silver medalist Shirley […]