Harbour space gives light and hope in Harmony Hill

Churches and their members have wonderful opportunities to support and serve schools from words of encouragement at the school gate to helping to make decisions on boards of governors.  The harbour space in Harmony Hill Primary School, Lisburn, is one innovative way in which a school is meeting children’s needs with support from a local Church of Ireland parish.

This project is featured in a new video in the Inspiring angles series.  With funding from the Church of Ireland Board of Education (Northern Ireland) and St Columba’s, Derryvolgie, a repurposed classroom includes a sensory room and a calm area for counselling, listening and mentoring.

As interviewees explain, the partnership between the school and church provides light and hope in the local community through a real sense of teamwork.