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Encouraging a non-denominational Christian ethos

10 October 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), Rt Rev Dr John Kirkpatrick, reaffirmed the denomination’s commitment to schools and encouraged the non-denominational Christian ethos of controlled schools, which, he said, ‘enables children and young people to flourish.’ Dr Kirkpatrick was speaking after his weeklong tour of PCI’s Presbytery of Dromore. One of the […]

Christian ethos and education

20 September 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

With the publication of the Ulster University / UNESCO Education Centre’s latest Briefing Report, ‘School ethos in Northern Ireland’, the following statement was issued by the Transferor Representatives’ Council. Dr Andy Brown, Chair of the Transferor Representatives’ Council (TRC), said, “When it comes to the vision for the future of education in Northern Ireland there […]

RE and collective worship

5 July 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Following the High Court’s decision on the challenge to teaching arrangements for religious education and collective worship in controlled primary schools in Northern Ireland by Mr Justice Colton, the Transferor Representatives’ Council issued the following statement. “The teaching of RE and collective worship in controlled primary schools is an important matter. Mr Justice Colton indicated […]

Transferor representatives meet with Education Minister

30 June 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist representatives, from the Transferor Representatives’ Council, along with the Controlled Schools’ Support Council, met with Education Minister Michelle McIlveen MLA yesterday, Wednesday (29th June). A range of issues across the controlled education sector in Northern Ireland were discussed.  The three Churches transferred most of their schools into state control […]

Controlled schools are #OpenToAll

16 June 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The controlled sector is the largest education sector in Northern Ireland accounting for 49% of all schools, including 63 nursery schools, 380 primary schools and 69 post–primary schools. Controlled schools are open to all faiths and none which brings a rich diversity and inclusive ethos. Controlled schools below share their examples of being #OpenToAll. Botanic […]

Prayers for exams

16 May 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

The Church of Ireland Board of Education (Northern Ireland) wishes to encourage parishes and schools in their prayers over the next few weeks to remember all those undertaking exams and those invigilating and marking them. The prayers below are offered as a guide and include prayers for use in a church service or assembly and […]

Education workshop goes ‘Beyond the Stereotype’

29 March 2022 in Events, News /by TRC_Adm1n

A lively discussion involving around 50 representatives from churches, schools and a range of other key organisations with a role in education took place in Portadown, on Friday (25th March 2022) with a view to helping our children and young people to reach their full potential. The workshop at Seagoe Parish Centre was hosted by […]

‘Beyond the Stereotype’ – Q&A with Dr Peter Hamill and Dr Noel Purdy

23 March 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Dr Peter Hamill, the Church of Ireland’s Education Officer for Northern Ireland, and Dr Noel Purdy from Stranmillis University College, discuss the findings of ‘Beyond the Stereotype’, new research commissioned by the Transferor Representatives’ Council. What is the main role and purpose of the TRC? PH: The Transferor Representatives’ Council represents the Church of Ireland, […]

Join us to discuss Beyond the Stereotype: Friday, 25th March 2022

15 March 2022 in Events /by TRC_Adm1n

The Transferor Representatives’ Council invites you to the Beyond the Stereotype Seminar on Friday, 25th March 2022, between 12.00 noon and 3.00pm at Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown.  The parish centre is attached to Seagoe Parish Church and beside Seagoe Primary School. This is an event for school principals and all those in church life who […]

Helping parishes to serve schools

2 March 2022 in News /by TRC_Adm1n

Supporting teachers and pupils is one of many ways in which the Church fulfils its missional role in today’s society.  To empower parishes in how they serve schools, the Church of Ireland’s Board of Education (Northern Ireland) has offered more than £7,000 in grants over the last three years to nine projects which build on […]

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