Education is a privilege and every opportunity for learning and continuing professional development should be grasped to the full. Speaking to students and their guests at the College’s Student Awards ceremonies at the Magherafelt campus, Bill McCluggage, member of the College’s governing body, who presented the awards, reminded the audience that education was not so widely available for young people in other countries.
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Pictured, second from left is Hollie Murray who was recently awarded Inspirational Student of the Year at Northern Regional College’s 2019 Student Awards. Hollie, who is from Ballymoney and has recently completed Year 1 of an Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at the College’s Coleraine campus was awarded the accolade in recognition of her success over adversity and position as a role model for other students.
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Staff and students at the Magherafelt have got behind the Simon Osborne Air Ambulance NI Appeal to help raise money and awareness for the charity’s lifesaving work. Level 3 Engineering students at Magherafelt campus marked the end of the academic year with simulated car racing at Room2Race in Ballymoney with all proceeds from the event going to the charity.
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The important role played by teaching and support staff in helping students achieve their full potential has been highlighted by Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning at Northern Regional College. Congratulating the students, Vincent Taggart said it was important when celebrating their success to recognise the support and encouragement they received in College.
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Mature student, Sandra Streeter, who completed a Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Design at Northern Regional College was one of the Highest Achieving Students recognised at the College’s awards ceremonies this week. Originally from Colombia and now living in Broughshane, in County Antrim, Sandra, who is in her ‘forties, admitted she was apprehensive studying Fashion & Design as a mature student. As a university graduate with teaching experience in her native Colombia, she met the course entry requirements but was still concerned about her artistic ability.
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Northern Regional College Art student, Sacha McCart from Rasharkin, has been named Student Union Class Representative of the Year for Ballymena students attending the College. Sasha, who has just completed a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Northern Regional College, has secured a scholarship to study Fine Art at the University of Central Lancashire.
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