Parents at two NI schools vote overwhelmingly for integrated status

Parents with children attending Bangor Academy, Northern Ireland's largest school, and Rathmore Primary School have voted to transistion the schools to integrated status in what has been described as a significant day for pupils.

Julie Hardy, Principal of Rathmore Primary School, hailed the vote from parents saying that it indicates an exciting time for the school."During Rathmore’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and reflections last year, we enjoyed strong engagement and support from our whole community.

Tina Merron, Chief Executive of the Integrated Education Fund, said: “We applaud the result of both parental ballots held in Bangor which underlines just how much parents want an Integrated Education for their children in this area. These two schools will join Bangor Central Integrated Primary School and Bangor Integrated Nursery School in providing Integrated Education in the Bangor area. I commend the Board of Governors for giving their parents this opportunity.

"I congratulate the parents on being the change they want to see within our education system. The Council for Integrated Education looks forward to hearing the stories of how the children, parents and governors have benefitted from their Integrated experience learning together, in one school, for a shared society.”

"I would like to commend all those involved, especially the parents who have got involved, pupils, staff and visionary leadership at both educational establishments including Principal Matthew Pitts at Bangor Academy and Julie Hardy at Rathmore Primary who have secured massive mandate for transformation to Integrated Status.”

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