Transferor Representatives’ Council
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • History
  • Info for Governors
    • Governors
    • Representative Roles
    • Links
  • News & Events
  • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
You are here: Home1 / TRC_Adm1n

About TRC_Adm1n

This author has yet to write their bio.
Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud TRC_Adm1n contributed a whooping 44 entries.

Entries by TRC_Adm1n

Deep disappointment at Shared Education cuts

17 May 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The Transferor Representatives’ Council, which represents the three main Protestant Churches in education, is deeply disappointed by the decision to cut the Shared Education budget by 50% and remove financial support for this initiative in the next financial year. Pre-pandemic, more than 87,000 children and young people were involved in Shared Education projects. As we […]

Maundy Money honours commitment to schools

19 April 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Two people who have contributed significantly to local schools and communities in Fermanagh and Tyrone over many years were recently nominated by Church of Ireland Bishop Ian Ellis to receive Maundy Money from His Majesty the King.  Mrs Hilary Keys, a leading member of St Macartan’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Clogher, and Mr Paddy Maguire, […]

Controlled Schools’ Support Council statement on ‘The Cost of Division in Northern Ireland’ report

4 April 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council, on which the TRC is represented, has issued the following statement on an Ulster University report on education in Northern Ireland, published on Tuesday, 4th April 2023: Today’s report from Ulster University, partially funded by the Integrated Education Fund, states that the significant underfunding in education is due to duplication.  […]

Church of Ireland Lecture at Queen’s unpacks a Christian vision for education

23 March 2023 in Events, News /by TRC_Adm1n

Christians can model a warm sense of covenant and hospitality in how they provide education on behalf of the state, leading educationalist Professor Trevor Cooling said on Monday evening (20th March) as he delivered the Church of Ireland’s 65th Annual Theological Lecture at Queen’s. Professor Cooling, from Canterbury Christ Church University, was speaking at Stranmillis […]

Schools welcome Presbyterian Moderator

16 March 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

As part of his recent pastoral tour of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Presbytery of Newry, the Church’s Moderator, the Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick, visited three schools: Kingsmills Primary, Newry High and Kilkeel High Schools. The Presbytery of Newry is one PCI’s 19 regional presbyteries and during their year in office Moderators undertake individual […]

Education body chiefs meet Minister of State

8 March 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

In January, leaders of the seven bodies representing sectoral interests in education wrote to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Education regarding their grave concerns surrounding proposed funding cuts to the education budget. Having met the Permanent Secretary last month, the group met with Minister of […]

The Church and Public Education: A Missionary Encounter?

3 March 2023 in Events /by TRC_Adm1n

The 65th Church of Ireland Annual Theological Lecture at Queen’s Speaker: Professor Trevor Cooling (Canterbury Christ Church University) Date & Time: Monday, 20th March 2023 – at 6.30pm Venue: Stranmillis University College (Drama Theatre) Religious education has become a hot topic within our schools – from the provision as part of the core curriculum to […]

Education sectors write to Secretary of State to challenge underfunding

20 January 2023 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The TRC has joined with six other organisations representing the interests of schools, teachers and pupils in Northern Ireland to write to the Secretary of State to raise their shared concerns about the underfunding of education and the consequences for our children.  The open letter is being published as Parliament prepares to consider the Northern […]

Schools’ dedication praised by Moderator

21 December 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, has written on behalf of the Church to the principals of controlled schools in Northern Ireland to express his ‘heartfelt thanks’ to all staff and governors for ‘…their dedication and commitment to the education of children and young people, particularly during these […]

Archbishop’s letter of thanks and encouragement for schools

16 December 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Archbishop John McDowell has written to all principals of controlled schools in Northern Ireland, in his role of Chairperson of the Church of Ireland’s Board of Education (NI), to express thanks for all that they are doing in what is a challenging season for schools. The Archbishop’s letter is in full below: Dear Principal, I […]

Page 1 of 512345

Latest News & Events

  • Deep disappointment at Shared Education cuts 17 May 2023
  • Maundy Money honours commitment to schools 19 April 2023
  • Controlled Schools’ Support Council statement on ‘The Cost of Division in Northern Ireland’ report 4 April 2023
  • Church of Ireland Lecture at Queen’s unpacks a Christian vision for education 23 March 2023
  • Schools welcome Presbyterian Moderator 16 March 2023

Discover More

  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • History
  • Info for Governors
    • Governors
    • Representative Roles
    • Links
  • News & Events
  • Contact Us
Scroll to top