SPRING 2015
it is important to note that Integrated schools are not secular but are essentially Christian in character and welcome all faiths and none. In Integrated Primary Schools Catholic children are offered Sacramental preparation at P4 and P7. At the same time, Protestant children can generally avail of the Delving Deeper programme to develop their own faith knowledge. In overall terms, Integrated Education aims to provide children with a caring and enhanced educational experience. Empowering them as individuals is a priority for staff so that as they grow and mature, they’ll be able to affect positive change in the shared society we live in. All integrated schools are co- educational, meaning that both boys and girls attend. Integrated
schools are also open to all levels of academic ability and make every effort to be inclusive of all children, including those with special needs. All schools deliver the statutory Northern Ireland curriculum. In keeping with the integrated ethos, pupils also have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports, drama and music. Extracurricular activities are also encouraged. Integrated colleges deliver a high standard of education. They seek to prove that all-ability education does not mean a lowering of academic achievement, with the majority achieving above the Northern Ireland average in the non-grammar sector at GCSE and A Level.
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30 Years of Integrated Education in North Belfast
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t is hard to believe that for the last 30 years the Hazelwood schools have been educating children together in north Belfast under Napoleons nose - the famous Cavehill landmark. The legacy of conflict and strife during the troubles is particularly poignant in north Belfast as it here that the greatest number of deaths and injuries occurred. It was precisely this stimuli that inspired a group of parents to decide to come together 30 years ago and open a school that would educate children from both sides of our religious divide. The hope was that our children would establish friendships that would last a lifetime and develop knowledge and understanding from a young age. This is infact what happened. The school aims to create young people with a desire build peace and mutual understanding wherever they go.
Northern Ireland
STAR AWARDS 2015
This year’s Primary Times Family Star Awards, as voted by readers, reveal the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer families. The results of these unique awards, which attracted thousands of votes, provide a vital snapshot of what’s tops with families over the last twelve months.
The Primary Times 2015 Family Star Awards Winners are:
Family Restaurant Frankie and Bennys, Victoria Square, Belfast Runners-Up: The Bentley, Derry/Londonderry and Ed’s Diner, Lisburn
Primary School Teacher Ms Bruce, Euston Street Primary School, Belfast Runners-Up: Mrs Houston, Holy Family School, Derry/Londonderry Mrs Wilson, Broughshane Primary School, Co Antrim
Kids Party Venue We Are Vertigo, Belfast Runners-Up: Soft Play, Carrickfergus Leisure Centre and SportsBowl, Glengormley
Family Event Outdoor Cinema, Playtrail in Derry/Londonderry Runners-Up: Giro Italia and Halloween Fireworks, Belfast City Centre
Family Cinema Brunswick Superbowl, Derry/Londonderry Runners-Up: Omniplex, Dundonald and Odeon, Victoria Square, Belfast
Family Open Farm Tannaghmore Gardens, Craigavon Runners-Up: Ark Farm, Co Down and Watertop Farm, Ballycastle
Family Visitor Attraction The Giants Causeway, Co Antrim Runners-Up: W5, Belfast andTitanic, Belfast
Kids Indoor Play Centre Jumping Jacks, Lisburn Runners-Up: Funworks, Glengormley and Funky Monkeys, Abbeycentre, Newtownabbey
Family Hotel
The Culloden, Cultra Runners-Up: City Hotel, Derry/Londonderry andRadisson Roe, Limavady
Family Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool David Lloyd, Belfast Runners-Up: Banbridge Leisure Centre, Co Down and Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare
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