Education Service Newsletter – July 2024

Posted on
Thu, 01/08/2024
2024/25 Professional Development opportunities for teachers   

Join us for engaging sessions to update content knowledge and network with other teachers during the next academic year:

8 November              A Level/GCSE Government & Politics
17 January               Learning for Life & Work 
4 April                       Key Stage 2 (WAU, School & Eco Councils) 
6 June                      Special Education Needs 

Look out for more detailed information closer to the date. 

Taking your students to Parliament Buildings during the next academic year? 

From September, the Assembly Education Service plans to book groups on set days in order to ensure that your students get the most suitable education programme. 

Monday and Tuesday                     A Level/GCSE Government and Politics

Wed, Thursday and Friday             Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 & 4 

Look out for our information letter posted to schools in September. 

Art competition for Primary Schools   

Get your P4 - P7 pupils to design a new eco - bag for the Northern Ireland Assembly. The 2024 theme is ‘The Future is Green’. 

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Poster for art competition for P4, 5 & 6 pupils

 

The winning picture will be printed on a cloth bag, which will be sold in the gift shop in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. The winner’s class will be invited to take part in a special visit to Parliament Buildings. 

Look out for more information in September. Closing date for entries: 25 October 2024