INTEGRATED SUCCESS STORIES
Integrated success stories
BY ROSETTA DONNELLY
THE inaugural Integrated Education Awards event was held at the Waterfront Hall last week and picking up some of the top prizes were Omagh's two schools.
The Integrated PS was awarded the 'School In the Community' award while pupils from Drumragh College won individual prizes.
Adding a touch of glamour to the evening was the presence of Joanna Lumley who presented Eric Bullick, Principal of Omagh Integrated PS with a bronze statuette.
The 220-pupil school impressed the judging panel because of its work in the aftermath of the Omagh bomb and its excellent relationship with the local community.
Pupils from Drumragh College were delighted when the television star presented them with their awards. Niall Devlin (Academic Award), Lisa Collins (Drama Award) and Darragh McCullagh (Service to Others award).
The audience of over 300 included representatives from the NI Assembly, local businesses and the media community, as well as the schools themselves. Entertainment was provided by Drumragh College choir.
The awards were designed to celebrate excellence across the 46 integrated schools in NI, as well as honouring those who pioneered the first colleges.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Lumley said she was delighted to support the NI Council for Integrated Education and be part of the 'wonderful celebration of excellence'.
Mo Mowlam, who was also present, was recognised for her fundraising and campaigning work during her time as Secretary of State as well as in more recent times with an award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Integrated Education from outside the Sector'.
Other awards presented included: Teacher of the Year, Parent of the Year, School in the Community and Achievements of our Pupil's award.
Mo Mowlam confirmed her support for Integrated Education saying "It is so important for Northern Ireland to in terms of peace. If children from both communities are given the opportunity to meet in early life, they will grow up with more rounded attitudes. When attitudes change, people start changing".
Eric Bullick said he was delighted to be able to accept the award on behalf of the school. "It is good that an Omagh school has been given this accolade.
"This is recognition of the role play in our community where we do a lot of extra-curricular work. Almost every year we raise over �2,000 for charities such as Anchorage" said Mr Bullick.
BY ROSETTA DONNELLY
THE inaugural Integrated Education Awards event was held at the Waterfront Hall last week and picking up some of the top prizes were Omagh's two schools.
The Integrated PS was awarded the 'School In the Community' award while pupils from Drumragh College won individual prizes.
Adding a touch of glamour to the evening was the presence of Joanna Lumley who presented Eric Bullick, Principal of Omagh Integrated PS with a bronze statuette.
The 220-pupil school impressed the judging panel because of its work in the aftermath of the Omagh bomb and its excellent relationship with the local community.
Pupils from Drumragh College were delighted when the television star presented them with their awards. Niall Devlin (Academic Award), Lisa Collins (Drama Award) and Darragh McCullagh (Service to Others award).
The audience of over 300 included representatives from the NI Assembly, local businesses and the media community, as well as the schools themselves. Entertainment was provided by Drumragh College choir.
The awards were designed to celebrate excellence across the 46 integrated schools in NI, as well as honouring those who pioneered the first colleges.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Lumley said she was delighted to support the NI Council for Integrated Education and be part of the 'wonderful celebration of excellence'.
Mo Mowlam, who was also present, was recognised for her fundraising and campaigning work during her time as Secretary of State as well as in more recent times with an award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Integrated Education from outside the Sector'.
Other awards presented included: Teacher of the Year, Parent of the Year, School in the Community and Achievements of our Pupil's award.
Mo Mowlam confirmed her support for Integrated Education saying "It is so important for Northern Ireland to in terms of peace. If children from both communities are given the opportunity to meet in early life, they will grow up with more rounded attitudes. When attitudes change, people start changing".
Eric Bullick said he was delighted to be able to accept the award on behalf of the school. "It is good that an Omagh school has been given this accolade.
"This is recognition of the role play in our community where we do a lot of extra-curricular work. Almost every year we raise over �2,000 for charities such as Anchorage" said Mr Bullick.
Further Information
Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/0970
Published Date: 14-Feb-02
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