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More Megabytes for kids in Millisle

11/11/2009 00:00:00

Millisle Primary School has recently taken receipt of five computers from buildings solutions company CEMEX NI as part of the company’s Computers for Schools initiative. ...

Carr's Glen Pupils to be record breakers

11/11/2009 00:00:00

Stories are coming to life for staff and pupils at Carr’s Glen Primary School as they embark on an attempt to set a Guinness World Record™! This event takes place as part of the school’s 70th Anniversary celebrations....

Family favourites to switch on Belfast’s Christmas season

11/11/2009 00:00:00

Fun for all the family is guaranteed at the start of Belfast’s Christmas celebrations later this month....

Being nice without being naughty

10/11/2009 00:00:00

I recently followed the programme about the ‘best job in the world’ which was, apparently, being caretaker on one of the Barrier Reef islands in Australia. Nice. It made me think about jobs and I was wondering, “What would be the hardest job in the world"...

All you need for Christmas

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Most of us love a bargain and let’s face it, Christmas can be an expensive season at the best of times. So we’ve had a look at some of the bargains on offer from the big high street names this year....

Style Counsel

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Its official. I’ve grown up. As a mother of a P2 and P5, I finally decided to join the PTA....

Ballyclare High attempt world record

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Ballyclare High School (31 Rashee Road, Ballyclare) is attempting to break the record for the largest PE lesson ever held on Thursday 12 November which is Guinness World Record day....

NI schools rewarded for promoting peace

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Sixteen schools in Northern Ireland which are actively working to promote a culture of trust and reconciliation through education have been awarded grants totalling more than £131,897 from Integrated Education Fund (IEF). ...

It’s almost Pudsey time again…

10/11/2009 00:00:00

It’s Pudsey time of year again and on Friday, November 20, families, schools and groups across Northern Ireland will no doubt prove once again that we are the most generous region when it comes to charitable donations....

Charity urges response to special needs proposals

10/11/2009 00:00:00

The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) is encouraging everyone across Northern Ireland who has an interest in the future of special needs education to respond to an ongoing public consultation on the issue....

Day at the museum for Robyn

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Robyn Elliott (9), is the primary six winner of the National Museums Northern Ireland’s ‘Kids go Free’ art competition, winning a year's membership pass for her family....

GIANT win for Harryville pupils courtesy of Aer Lingus

10/11/2009 00:00:00

One lucky primary school from Ballymena has been given the chance to see the Belfast Giants take on the Nottingham Panthers as part of the Aer Lingus Schools’ Art Competition....

Deck the halls...

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Despite the economic downturn Russell Campbell is looking forward to Christmas...and why not?...

In defence of the net generation

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Research from Queens and the University of Ulster has highlighted the increasingly easy relationship which our children have with technology and the anonymous world of the internet.......

And the finalists are…

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Cow & Gate, the baby nutritional experts, have selected the six childminders who will contest the finals of this year’s Childminder of the Year Award. This prestigious event is run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Childminding Association NICMA...

So how bright are you?

10/11/2009 00:00:00

The long nights may be here, but for most families, the evening routine continues and whether we’re ferrying the kids to leisure centres or church halls or simply walking the dog, the majority of us are still out and about on darkened roads....

McDonalds get behind Crusaders Youth

10/11/2009 00:00:00

McDonald’s Abbey Centre is supporting grassroots football in the greater north Belfast area, having formed a partnership with Crusaders FC Youth Development Centre....

Sports minister endorses McDonald’s football festival

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Northern Ireland goalkeeping legend, Pat Jennings was joined by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Nelson McCausland and more than 350 children as McDonald’s and the Irish Football Association hosted a National Football Festival at the Billy Neill Centre...

The books are alive

10/11/2009 00:00:00

One of the highlights of this time of year in the book trade is the appearance of wonderful pop-up books as trailblazers of the Christmas market....

Let the festivities begin…

10/11/2009 00:00:00

There’s a definite festive feel to our What’s On listings this month, says Damien O’Neill. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to events with a festive feel, so get out and enjoy the buzz…...

My mother is not a criminal…

10/11/2009 00:00:00

As her daughter Clara packs for a foreign exchange trip Jane Dickson wonders on the usefulness of new legislation on 'parent vetting'....

Cooking up a storm

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Ali Fell discovers the power of flour…...

The diet dilemma…

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Obesity among children in Northern Ireland continues to be a problem, but many parents are unsure how best to tackle the problem. Here, Denise Drummond Scott offers advice that could help them deal with the issue sensitively and effectively…...

Reinventing advent

10/11/2009 00:00:00

Ali Fell begins the countdown…...

NIFRS urges families to enjoy Halloween responsibly

28/10/2009 00:00:00

Enjoy Halloween Responsibly that’s the message from this Halloween’s Fire Safety Appeal from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). ...

Queen’s and Lifestart offer free support to parents

28/10/2009 00:00:00

Parents of babies have until December to access free parenting advice and support through a study being conducted by Queen’s University Belfast on behalf of the Lifestart Foundation....

UK and European experts outline the importance of play

28/10/2009 00:00:00

Play experts from the UK and Europe recently visited Northern Ireland to speak at PlayBoard’s “Time for Play” two day conference held at the Armagh City Hotel....

‘Hector’ outlines road safety message for kids

28/10/2009 00:00:00

Parents wishing to keep their children safe and visible this winter will be able to collect free high visibility Hector stickers from Texaco service stations throughout Northern Ireland. ...

Calendar kids captured on camera for TinyLife charity

23/10/2009 00:00:00

TinyLife, the charity celebrates its 21st birthday this year and their new calendar features photographs of babies and children from across Northern Ireland who were born prematurely and whose parents have been helped by the charity. ...

Getting fit with the help of computer games takes a step closer

27/10/2009 00:00:00

Wii-Fit-Plus from gaming giants Nintendo has become the first computer game to win approval from the Department of Health in the UK. ...