Schools

Alan Lowry, chair FSB NI

‘We need responsible budgeting’: NI businesses warn against more tax hikes

Live LIVE: Schools close across Northern Ireland after emails spark security alerts

Samuel Jones won a gold medal for refrigeration and air conditioning skills

Ad Feature Team UK wins gold medals at international skills competition

New guidelines give girls the right to wear trousers in school – Givan

A consultation has been launched on plans which could ban mobile phones from schools in Northern Ireland.

Consultation launched on plans to ban mobile phones in schools

Storytelling sessions are a great way of bringing communities together

Letter: Communities urged to champion inclusion

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

More than 90% of parents in Northern Ireland believe the summer holidays bring both financial and emotional pressure for their families.

Vast majority of parents feel financial pressure every summer

Some mainstream schools have “stonewalled approaches” to create more places for children with special educational needs (SEN) in areas of high need, the Education Authority (EA) has said.

Some schools ‘stonewalling approaches’ to create SEN places

More than six in 10 admitted they’re “appalled” fast food giants are advertising around schools

Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned

The Belfast stabbing attack victim’s family said unrest is “not welcome”

Belfast stabbing victim’s family say unrest ‘not welcome’

Teachers, leaders and schools are at the front of fighting for decency as “dark forces of hate” across the world seek to turn communities against each other, a union president will warn.

Schools ‘frontline fighters’ against ‘dark voices of hate’ – union president

Campbell College's Paul Henry lifts the Schools' Cup prize following a St Patrick's Day triumph over RBAI in Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press). TURN TO P3 & P28-31

Campbell captain dedicates Schools' Cup triumph to 'our 16th man' John McKinney

A St Patrick's Day to remember for Campbell College thanks to Schools' Cup victory for the first time since 2018. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Campbell's Schools' Cup win 'written in the stars' for Ritchie McMaster

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GALLERY: Campbell College win dramatic Schools' Cup final against RBAI

Captain Paul Henry lifts the Schools' Cup following Campbell College victory over RBAI. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Schools' Cup glory for Campbell College thanks to late try against RBAI
Hooker David Nelson’s last-gasp try secured Campbell College a dramatic 26-22 success and Schools’ Cup glory over RBAI for St Patrick’s Day silverware.
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A minute's applause was held in memory of former Campbell College coach John McKinney at the Schools' Cup final on St Patrick's Day. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Campbell College pay perfect John McKinney tribute with Schools' Cup triumph

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GALLERY: Best fan pictures as Campbell College face RBAI in Schools' Cup final

Jamie Kirk (right) in South Africa with, from left, players Charlie O'Connor and Adam Boyd on Ireland Schools duty. (Photo by Jamie Kirk)

Schools' Cup friendship final as Jamie Kirk targets RBAI glory

Campbell College captain Paul Henry ahead of the Schools' Cup final. (Photo by Ulster Rugby)

Campbell's Paul Henry drawing Schools' Cup inspiration from Algarve trip

RBAI captain Ross Dillon will be hoping today to lift the Schools' Cup. (Photo by Ulster Rugby)

Ross Dillon's Schools' Cup trophy lift ambition as RBAI skipper

Celebrating Campbell College’s most recent Schools’ Cup triumph in 2018, from left, Ritchie McMaster, Brian Robinson, Johnny Cupitt, Neil Doak and John McKinney. (Photo by Ritchie McMaster)

John McKinney 'influence lives on' with Campbell's Schools' Cup shirt tribute

Primary school teacher Javed Love has used a conscience clause to opt out of teaching pupils RE

Letter: Education ruling poses challenges for curriculum

RBAI players celebrate after reaching the Schools' Cup final

IN PICTURES: RBAI reach Schools' Cup final with win over Ballymena Academy

RBAI players celebrate Schools' Cup glory over Ballymena Academy in 2024. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

RBAI defence the foundation for Schools' Cup glory bid with Ballymena next test

Campbell College's Raanan Potter scoring a Schools' Cup semi-final try in victory over Methody at Affidea Stadium. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'Absolutely ecstatic' Campbell College seal Schools' Cup final spot over Methody

Campbell players and supporters celebrate reaching Schools' Cup final

IN PICTURES: Campbell College edge out Methody to reach Schools' Cup final
Campbell College will contest this year’s Schools’ Cup final after edging out Methody College in Monday’s semi-final.
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James Wells helping Campbell College defeat Belfast Royal Academy in this season's Schools' Cup. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Campbell and Methody family links add spice to Schools' Cup semi-final

Pictured on their first day at St Olcan's Primary School in 1990 are Orla McDonnell, Marie McLaughlin, Bronagh McDonnell and Bernadette Watson

38 nostalgic photos taking you back school days in the early 90s

Teacher Diane Fleming with new P1 pupils Alan Boyd, Naomi Wilson, Samantha Hamill and Tyler Heigh, at Groggan Primary School, Antrim, in 2007

26 nostalgic photos showing popular teachers in the noughties

Ulster Rugby chief executive Hugh McCaughey. (Photo by IRFU)

Ulster CEO Hugh McCaughey always had faith in province's revival

Pictured from left are pupils from St. Paul’s PS Nursery Unit with Naomi McAteer, International Liaison & Outreach Partner at the Confucius Institute; Colm McGivern, Director, British Council Northern Ireland; Ita Finnegan, Head of the Nursery Unit; and Brendan Finnegan, P6 teacher and Confucius Programme Coordinator

Schools mark Chinese New Year with celebrations at St Paul’s Primary

Church of Ireland Bishop Andrew Forster welcomes the Supreme Court’s recognition that Christianity remains the primary faith taught in schools

Charter launch for church role in NI state schools

Raphael Akinsehinde, Ciaran Kelly and Marc Og McManus

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Wallace's Alex Stevenson and James Curran tackle Connor Patton in the Schools' Cup clash with RBAI. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Father v sons adds family fun to Schools' Cup semi-finals

RBAI can boast a proud record across Danske Bank Schools' Cup history. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Schools' Cup coach clear RBAI 'reputation doesn't win games'

Rainey's opponents Methodist College last won the Schools' Cup in 2022. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Rainey seeking repeat of Schools' Cup semi-final run

Regent House were last in the Schools' Cup final back in 2008

Regent House want 'huge goal' of reaching the last four of the Schools' Cup

Sullivan Upper go in search of their first Schools' Cup final appearance since 2014

Ulster connections hope to bring spark to Sullivan Upper's Schools' Cup bid

Cutbacks to special needs classroom assistants are on the cards in the proposed overhaul.

School closures and classroom assistant cuts mooted in education crisis plan

David Brooks spoke up in favour of transfer tests during the debate

MLAs vote for 'clear timeline for ending academic selection'

Education minister Paul Givan said the transfer test was a matter of choice

Unionists reject Sinn Fein call to abolish transfer test

School budgets will be cut by £826m under a spending plan from Finance Minister John O'Dowd, the chiefs of five education sector bodies have warned. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Schools funding crisis as education chiefs warn of £800m-plus O'Dowd cuts

Campbell College celebrate Danske Bank Schools' Cup progress past Belfast Royal Academy. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

'It's not just another game' as Campbell College enjoy Schools' Cup progress

Ballynahinch's Ben Moxham. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Adam Craig clocking up the miles in search for same-day wins on two fronts

A selection of players at the Affidea Stadium helping to launch this season's Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup. (Photo by John Dickson/Dickson Digital)

Ritchie McMaster's Schools' Cup test opens with Belfast derby date

School meals

Letter: Profit-making from school meals is wrong

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

Alan O'Connor, who is head of rugby development at Ballymena Academy

Alan O'Connor confident 'something building' at Ballymena Academy

Motorists were faced with blizzard conditions in Co Antrim on Saturday when heavy snow made the roads treacherous in the Carmavy area. Photo: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker

Weather warning as many return to work: Caution urged over Monday morning ice

Jack, Colette and Erin Dobson with dog Jack beside the snowman they built at Stormont in east Belfast on Sunday morning, January 4 2026. Pic Ben Lowry

Pictures: See people enjoying winter weather in Stormont and other parts of NI

Bryn Ward has made impressive recent progress with Ulster, having represented RBAI in the Schools' Cup final during 2023. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Bryn Ward's Ulster progress 'pretty surreal' despite familiar face

These photos capture children performing in concerts at schools around Northern Ireland during the noughties

31 of the best photos showing school concerts in the noughties

Dad Quinton Boltman coming home form Dubai pictured with mum Michaela and with kids Ayda (5) and Amara (3) arriving at Belfast City Airport for the Christmas holidays on Monday (Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Christmas homecomings spell busiest time of the year for Belfast's airports

Royal School Armagh and Wallace High played each other in the Schools' Cup final this year

Schools' Cup finalists set for January showdown in last 16

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