Board of Education (NI)
Harbour space gives light and hope in Harmony Hill
The Church of Ireland and its 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 parish.
This project is featured in a new video in the Inspiring angles series. With funding from the 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.
The Board of Education (Northern Ireland) represents the Church of Ireland in all educational matters affecting Northern Ireland and nominates representatives of the Church to any education body as required, including the Transferor Representatives’ Council, the Education Authority, and the Controlled Schools’ Support Council. Enquiries can be made through the Church of Ireland’s online contact form at the following link: www.churchofireland.org/contact
Secretary, Board of Education (Northern Ireland)
Dr Peter Hamill