Glengormley Integrated Primary School visited W5 this week as part of Northern Bank Science Counts, an exciting education partnership with W5, Northern Ireland’s award winning interactive discovery centre. The award-winning programme offers a rich educational experience for primary school pupils, focusing on engaging them with science and maths. To date, 210 schools and nearly 16,000 children have participated in the programme with rave reviews from pupils and teachers alike.
The pupils from Glengormley Integrated Primary School were treated to a Maths Problem Solvers Challenge by the educational team from W5 followed by an exploration of W5’s 250 hands-on exhibits.
Dr Sally Montgomery, Chief Executive of W5 explained, “Northern Bank Science Counts works really well for Key Stage 2 pupils. Using Maths is a key part of preparing for life and work and we need to use it in flexible ways, so that pupils get a chance to solve problems, make decisions and use maths in a practical way.”
Vanessa Postle, External Relations Manager, Northern Bank added, “Northern Bank Science Counts allows young learners to make the link between education and work. We think it is important for pupils to see how relevant maths and science are to the wider environment and their future employment. It is one of a number of Northern Bank’s community initiatives which make learning fun and straightforward.”
Tag: Press Coverage
An area for sharing any online or press articles which the school feature in.
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Some recent press clippings
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Press Articles this week ~ Thurs 15/12/11
From the Newtownabbey Times
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SOME MORE PRESS CLIPPINGS THIS WEEK!
Eco-Teacher of the year Runner-Up published in Primary Times November 2011, Northgate / Ulster Orchestra published in Primary Times November 2011, Bombardier Workshop with Glengormley and Glenann PS published in Ballymoney Times 1 Dec 2011
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Some recent Press Clippings – Nov 2011
Some recent articles from the Newtownabbey Times this week, and NI4Kids for Nov 11
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Baroness May Blood visits GIPS
Pupils at Glengormley Integrated Primary School were glad to show off their new laptops when Baroness May Blood MBE visited the school’s IT suite.
The equipment was bought thanks to a donation from the Australian Ireland Fund, after the charity’s Executive Director, Teresa Keating, toured the school last summer on a trip organised by the Integrated Education Fund.
Baroness Blood congratulated everyone at Glengormley IPS for its work in education children of all backgrounds and cultures together since it transformed to integrated status in 2003. After admiring the new computer equipment the visitor was treated to music from the children and lunch with the staff.
Glengormley IPS Principal Nigel Arnold says
“We were all delighted to welcome Baroness Blood to the school as we feel we have so much to celebrate in the work that we do here, both in school and in sharing with other schools. When our visitor from Australia, Teresa Keating, saw our children learning and playing together earlier this year she wanted to support our growth as an integrated school and we are very grateful for the Australian Ireland Fund’s support for our new computer facility.”
more photos can be see at
http://www.ief.org.uk/2011/11/15/glengormley-ips-gets-a-visit-from-baroness-blood/
To read the full article, follow the link below:
http://www.northgate-managedservices.com/news/article/229/schools-to-benefit-as-northgate-makes-music-with-ulster-orchestra/
This photo was in the Belfast Newsletter on Wednesday 5th October 11.
well done to Mrs McCann and the children for taking on the challenge!
This Photo was in the North Belfast News this week too!
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A Special Visitor from Down Under
Teresa Keating, Executive Director of the Australian Ireland Fund began her afternoon in Belfast with a tour of Forge IPS where she met children of all ages and joined in maths games as well as being entertained with a song. She heard that Forge is celebrating its 25th birthday, and learnt something of the history of the school set up by parents in South Belfast.
Teresa then travelled to Glengormley IPS, a school more than 75 years old and which transformed to integrated status in 2003. Children here were eager to talk to Teresa about her life in Australia but also chatted about how so many different background and cultures are represented at their school.
The Ireland Funds have been proud supporters of integrated education for more than 25 years, believing integrated schools have a vital role to play in building a shared future for Northern Ireland. Support from The Ireland Funds has built and improved school facilities, purchased much-needed equipment and developed the range and quality of services available to pupils. Lady Mary Fairfax, of the Fairfax Group publishing empire, is a leading supporter of the Australian Ireland Fund and for a number of years has hosted a benefit party in the garden of her home overlooking Sydney Harbour.
The Sir Warwick Fairfax Trust and the Australian Ireland Fund have supported a host of integrated schools, including Blackwater IC, Ballycastle IPS, Fort Hill IPS, Drumlins IPS and Rowandale IPS.
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Some GIPS News in the Newtownabbey Times
Here are a few of last week’s news clippings with GIPS community.
