NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building stronger communities

£2 Million Taxpayer Funded Boost for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland
£2 Million Taxpayer Funded Boost for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland

As a new academic year begins, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, visited Integrated College Dungannon to see first-hand how integrated education in Northern Ireland is delivering reconciliation and helping to build stronger communities.

Mr Benn met with pupils and teachers and planted an acorn tree in celebration of the school’s 30th anniversary this week. Established in 1995 with just 60 pupils and 10 staff, the college has now grown substantially to 780 pupils and 130 staff.

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After a tour of the school, he held an engaging roundtable discussion with A-Level students about the benefits of integrated education and its role in fostering unity between people from different backgrounds.

Speaking after the visit, the Secretary of State said:

 Maura McKenna, Vice Principal of Integrated College Dungannon said:

 The IEF and NICIE jointly said:

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