A LOCAL teacher has called on political leaders and the Stormont Executive to “come to the table with an offer” of better pay as teaching professionals face a return to the picket lines. Some of the leading teaching unions in the North are considering holding a ballot on strike action after it was revealed that […]
Border school celebrates 100 years of primary education
BORDER school Belleek Primary School has recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. The small rural school situated on the outskirts of Belleek has been a part of the community for a century where it has fostered a loving, caring and supportive environment for pupils and staff. Principal Nicola Young said, “We are beyond delighted to be celebrating such […]
The most unique school in Fermanagh
NESTLED in the leafy outskirts of Enniskillen is a pioneering school, unlike any other in the county. EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) provides a support service for young people for whom mainstream education is no longer successful. It offers local young people who require some help completing their schooling the chance to do so in a relaxed, non-judgemental […]
‘Enough is Enough’ says Enniskillen teacher
Teachers were amongst those striking on Thursday in Enniskillen when they left their classrooms to fight for better pay. The senior vice president for NASUWT the teachers union Sally Rees spoke about why she was out on the picket line. “I’ve been teaching for 28 years and in that time what we have seen is […]
WATCH: People take to the picket lines in Enniskillen!
Non-teaching staff including clerical, cleaning, catering, classroom assistants and IT workers from schools across Fermanagh protest along the Irvinestown Road in Enniskillen during today’s 24-hour strike action. Watch our video below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can […]
Fermanagh teachers take to the picket lines
Fermanagh teachers are demanding pay parity with their colleagues in Britain.
Teachers’ union holds annual conference in Enniskillen
This year’s chairwoman of the conference was Belleek principal Marie O’Shea.
Teachers in line for pay rise
TEACHERS here have given their support to a pay deal to bring an end to a lengthy dispute over salary and workloads. The pay rise of 4.25 percent is to be backdated over a period of two years. The increase to teachers pay was announced yesterday (Tuesday) following a meeting of the Teachers’ Negotiating Committee […]
Popular teachers depart St Mary’s for pastures new
IT WAS an emotional day at St Mary’s College in Irvinestown on Monday as staff and pupils bid a fond farewell to Principal Patricia Cooney and long-serving teacher Teresa O’Donnell after almost 40 years of combined service. Both women will be sadly missed but are wished great joy by all at St Mary’s as they […]