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Millennium’s Teacher Triumph at Innovation Awards
26/03/2010

Pupils at Millennium Integrated Primary School, Saintfield are celebrating the return of their award winning Vice Principal, Barry Corrigan, from the Microsoft Innovative Educator’s Forum that ran in Berlin from 22nd-25th March.

Sadness and a sense of achievement as Clogher Valley Integrated Primary School closes its doors.
11/06/2009

Clogher Valley Integrated Primary School in Fivemiletown will close at the end of June after three happy years of providing an excellent education and positive start in life for children from all religious backgrounds.

NICIE welcomes integrated status for Parkhall College
18/05/2009

NICIE has warmly greeted Education Minister Caitríona Ruane’s decision to approve the transformation to integrated status of Parkhall College in Antrim.

NICIE welcomes statement from Commission for Catholic Education on academic selection
31/03/2009

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) welcomes the statement from the Commission for Catholic Education on academic selection.

Delight as Minister Confirms Integrated Status for Fort Hill Primary School, Lisburn
24/03/2009

NICIE has warmly welcomed the decision by the Education Minister to approve the transformation to integrated status of Fort Hill Primary School in Lisburn.

Clogher Valley Integrated Primary parents respond to Minister’s funding decision
20/03/2009

Parents in the Fivemiletown area have been left disappointed by Education Minister Caitríona Ruane’s decision not to give grant-aid to Clogher Valley Integrated Primary School.

NICIE responds to recent terror attacks in Northern Ireland
10/03/2009

NICIE has issued a response to the recent killings of two British soldiers and a police officer by dissident republican groups still operating in Northern Ireland.

Nuala McKeever launches another successful Integrated Education Week
02/03/2009

Local celebrity, comedy artist and writer Nuala McKeever launched Integrated Education Week and the revised NICIE Statement of Principles at Saint and Scholars Integrated Primary School, Armagh on Monday 2nd March.

Nuala McKeever to launch Integrated Education Week
27/02/2009

Comedy artist and writer Nuala McKeever will officially launch Integrated Education Week at Saint and Scholars Integrated Primary School, Armagh on Monday 2nd March at 11am.

NICIE responds to planned closure of Armagh Integrated College
25/02/2009

Representatives from NICIE and Armagh Integrated College have responded to the Education Minister’s recent decision to approve the closure of the Armagh Integrated College from August 31st 2009.

NICIE welcomes Department of Education payment to classroom assistants
13/02/2009

NICIE has welcomed the announcement by Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, that classroom assistants in grant maintained integrated schools, along with those in voluntary grammar schools, will receive a share of a £1.3 million payout.

NICIE expresses disappointment as Straidhavern Primary School’s bid to transform to integrated status is turned down.
12/12/2008

NICIE responded with disappointment this week when the Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, announced she was refusing Straidhavern Primary School permission to transform to integrated status.

Delight as Minister Confirms Integrated Status for Cliftonville Primary School
17/09/2008

NICIE has warmly welcomed the decision by Education Minister, Caitriona Ruane, to approve the transformation to integrated status of Cliftonville Primary School in North Belfast

United States President Visits Integrated Primary
18/06/2008

The President of the United States, George W Bush, and the First Lady, Laura Bush, took time out of their European Tour to visit Lough View Integrated Primary School on the outskirts of Belfast.

Governors Decide on Future of School
09/06/2008

At a recent meeting of the Board of Governors of Armagh Integrated College the members took a difficult, but responsible decision to proceed with the closure of the school from 31 August 2009.

A Call for Inspired Leadership
29/05/2008

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) today welcomed the statement on academic selection issued by the five teachers´ unions.

Ballycastle Integrated Primary School Celebrates Opening of New Nursery
29/05/2008

Ballycastle Controlled Integrated Primary School (CIPS) celebrated the official opening of its new Nursery Unit on Tuesday 20th May 2008 with a packed programme which also commemorated the history of the school and its journey towards integrated status.

Former Ministers Lead Cross-Party Fact Finding Trip to Support Integrated Education
16/05/2008

A Westminster All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), including two former NIO Ministers, is in Belfast on 15th – 16th May to explore the prospects for supporting Integrated Education in Northern Ireland.

Bangor Central Integrated Primary School Choir perform at Prestigious EU Conference
28/04/2008

Pupils from Bangor Central Integrated Primary School performed at a conference looking at ‘The European Union’s Role in the Northern Ireland Peace Process,’ on Monday 28th April 2008, at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown.

Response to Ministerial Decision on Knockbreda Primary School
17/04/2008

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) is extremely disappointed over the decision by Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, to refuse approval for the transformation to integrated status of Knockbreda Primary School.

Approval for Millennium Integrated Primary School Nursery Unit Welcomed
07/04/2008

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) has warmly welcomed the decision by Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, to give approval for the establishment of a Nursery Unit at Millennium Integrated Primary School, Saintfield.

Response to Ministerial Decision on Conlig Primary School
07/03/2008

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) has raised serious questions over the decision by Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane’s refusal today to approve the transformation to integrated status of Conlig Primary School in Newtownards.

Integrated Pupils Scoop up Awards
03/03/2008

Integrated Education Public Information Meeting
03/03/2008

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) will be hosting an Integrated Education Public Information Meeting on Wednesday 5 March, Canal Court Hotel, Newry, 7.30pm – 9.00pm.

Integrated Education Week Takes Off!
03/03/2008

Celebrate with us for Integrated Education Week 2008!

Baroness May Blood to Visit Drumlins Integrated Primary School
26/02/2008

Pupils attending Drumlins Integrated Primary School will be paid a special visit Baroness May Blood MBE on Thursday 28th February.

Dennis Taylor to Launch Integrated Education Week
18/02/2008

Former World Champion Snooker player, Commentator and Strictly Come Dancing Contestant, Dennis Taylor will officially launch Integrated Education Week at Glencraig Integrated Primary School, Holywood on Thursday 21st February at 2pm.

Cedar Integrated Primary School Hosts International Visitors
11/02/2008

Cedar Integrated Primary School, Crossgar hosted a delegation of teachers from schools in Poland, Hungary and Turkey as part of the Comenius European Schools Partnership Programme.

Kindle Integrated Primary School Holds Open Evening
11/02/2008

Kindle Integrated Primary School formally known as Tyrella is holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 13th February at 6.30pm to celebrate their new name and their journey to integrated status.

Deputy First Minister Learns Our Vision for the Future
06/02/2008

Deputy First Minister Hears Our Vision for the Future
06/02/2008

Deputy First Minister Hears Our Vision for the Future

Straidhavern Primary School Seeks Integrated Status
21/01/2008

Straidhavern Primary School, near Nutts Corner, County Antrim, has taken a successful parental ballot to transform to controlled integrated status and is now in the process of seeking formal approval from the Department of Education.

Service of Prayers for Christian Unity at Hazelwood Integrated Primary School
18/01/2008

A 100th Anniversary Service of Prayers for Christian Unity is to be held in Hazelwood Integrated Primary School, Newtownabbey on Sunday 20th January 2008 at 3pm.

US Consul General to Open New School Building in Ballynahinch
15/01/2008

Children attending Drumlins Integrated Primary School will be paid a special visit by the new United States Consul General to Northern Ireland, Susan Elliott, on Wednesday 16th January at 10.30am.

Barry McGuigan to Open New Primary School
15/01/2008

Former World Featherweight Champion and winner of Hell´s Kitchen 2007, Barry McGuigan, will officially open Rowandale Integrated Primary School, at 11am, on the 15th January at Clarehill Road, Moira.

NICIE´s response to Education Minister´s Proposals on Education Reform
20/12/2007

A Vision for Equality of Opportunity and Access

NICIE´s response to Education Minister´s Proposals on Education Reform
20/12/2007

A Vision for Equality of Opportunity and Access

Brian Kennedy to open Enniskillen Integrated Primary School
05/12/2007

Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland´s foremost singer songwriters and now best-selling author, will officially open the new school building at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School at 11am on Monday, 10 December.

Help Find Northern Ireland´s Community Champion
19/11/2007

Do you know someone who has made a difference in their community using football as a way of tackling sectarianism and racism?

Join Us on Facebook and show your support for Integrated Education!
19/11/2007

If you´re not a member yet, sign up now by going to www.facebook.com

Ballycastle Integrated Primary School gets Seal of Approval
05/11/2007

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education - Response to the Draft Programme for Government
29/10/2007

Integrated College Dungannon students attend Youth Health and Well Being Forum
22/10/2007

Erne Integrated College unveils much needed Community Sports Facility
20/10/2007

Erne Integrated College, Enniskillen today unveiled a state-of-the art synthetic pitch and sporting pavilion that will provide a massive boost for pupils and the local community for many years to come.

Plans for New Integrated College in Crossgar Area
04/10/2007

David Vinton finishes his work experience at NICIE
05/09/2007

The Integrating Education Project
24/08/2007

MODERN BELFAST CAPTURED BY INTEGRATED SCHOOL PUPILS FOR MUSIC VIDEO
07/08/2007

A picnic for you and your teddy!
28/06/2007

Enjoy a family day out on Saturday 30th June at a Teddy Bears Picnic in Moira Demesne from 1.00 to 3.00 pm.

Acorn Integrated Primary School performing Broadway´s Aladdin Junior
25/06/2007

Photos of the recent successful event

EDUCATION MINISTER VISITS PRIORY INTEGRATED COLLEGE
11/06/2007

Governors, staff, pupils and parents of Priory Integrated College were delighted to welcome distinguished guests to the school on Wednesday 30 May

Drumragh pupils organise Primary School Fun Day
07/06/2007

SIXTH form pupils at Drumragh College put their new-found leadership skills into practice by organising a fun day for children from 5 local primary schools in the Gortin Glens Forest Park.

Conlig Parents Vote Unanimously for Integrated Status
04/06/2007

Conlig Primary School, Newtownards, has recently conducted a successful parental ballot to transform to integrated status.

CROSS-PARTY MOVE TO HIGHLIGHT THE NEED FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION AS POWER-SHARING STARTS
04/06/2007

CONFERENCE CELEBRATES AND CHALLENGES INTEGRATED EDUCATION
09/05/2007

An education conference on ‘Leading and Sharing into the Future’ organised by NICIE took place on 26th and 27th April at the Park Plaza Hotel, County Antrim.

Integrated Education Short Film Awards
02/05/2007

120 children attended the Integrated Education Short Film Awards on Wednesday 25th April at the Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT).

Parkhall College Parents to Vote on Transformation
02/05/2007

A difficult subject
30/04/2007

By John Lloyd Published: April 21 2007 in the Financial Times

Tony Blair and Westminster MPs Pay Tribute to Integrated Education in Northern Ireland
25/04/2007

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to the integrated education movement in its 25th Anniversary year.

Stars in Your Eyes at Erne IC
24/04/2007

Results of regional heats on 5th March

Drumragh Champions
04/04/2007

Rugby success

Addressing Ethnic Conflict through Peace Education: International Perspectives
03/04/2007

New publication edited by Zvi Bekerman and Claire McGlynn

New Zealand Study Visit
23/03/2007

The two week tour will be undertaken by Jon Beattie from Gencraig CIPS and Alan Dalton from Strangford IC.

Priory Pupils Meet Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
07/03/2007

Attending the official opening of Pobalscoil na Trionóide (Trinity Community College).

Stars at Drumragh
07/03/2007

First Time Voters Quiz Politicians
05/03/2007

A first for Integrated Education

Tony Blair applaudes work in extended schools
23/02/2007

Event at Downing Street on Monday 15th January 2007

New course at QUB: MSc in Inclusion Studies
23/02/2007

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ISSUES AROUND SOCIAL INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY?

Response to Ministerial Decision on Conlig and Clogher Valley Primary Schools and Rowallane Integrated College
02/02/2007

Parents Support Shared Education
02/02/2007

NICIE welcomes the findings of a Deliberative Poll which took place in Omagh on Saturday 27 January 2007.

Respecting Difference - It’s never too early to start!
24/01/2007

The Media Initiative for Children-Respecting Difference, which aims to encourage respect for difference in children, is being introduced across NI this week.

Response to Ministerial Decisions on Integrated Schools
09/01/2007

While welcoming the Ministerial approval for a new grant maintained primary school in the Moira area (Rowandale IPS), and the transformation to integrated status of Tyrella PS, NICIE has reacted strongly to Maria Eagle’s refusal to fund 5 other projects.

Integrated Education Celebrates 25 Years
19/09/2006

To mark the 25th Anniversary of Integrated Education and Lagan College in Northern Ireland a celebratory event took place on Tuesday 19th September 2006 at Lagan College.

Baroness May Blood urges Government to make Integrated Education a priority
20/07/2006

Baroness May Blood urges Government to make Integrated Education a priority Speaking to the House of Lords on Monday 17th July, Baroness Blood highlighted the need for Integrated schools in Northern Ireland.

Conlig PS Votes to Transform to Integrated Status
07/07/2006

The Integrated Education movement is delighted to announce that Conlig Primary School, has recently conducted a successful parental ballot to transform to integrated status

Palestinian Schools adopt Northern Ireland’s ‘Joined Up’ Approach
04/07/2006

The Good Relations resource manual ‘Joined Up’ has been translated into Arabic by the Centre for Applied Research in Education in Jerusalem and distributed to all Palestinian schools.

Integrated Education Teachers Sweep Awards
04/07/2006

Four finalists from integrated schools have been successful in the Northern Ireland Teacher Awards 2006.

Integrated Education Response to David Hanson
06/06/2006

Integrated Education welcomed the reaffirmation of government’s Shared Future policy today, with a commitment to sharing in education and the guarantee that good intentions will be turned into actions by government.

Irish Embassy Speech
22/05/2006

Speech by Russell Bryce, from Oakgrove IC, on Wednesday 17th May.

Education Guardian Article
21/04/2006

What message is this sending? - Tuesday 28th March

Allliance Party Statement
16/03/2006

ALLIANCE STANDS IN OPPOSITION TO SEGREGATED PUBLIC SERVICES - AND TO THE SEGREGATED POLITICAL SYSTEM

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