Opening of new Academy a 'significant milestone for education in the Causeway area’
The new Causeway Academy has marked its official opening, with the first intake of students beginning their school careers on Wednesday, August 26.
The opening of Causeway Academy has been described by the Education Authority (EA) as ‘a significant milestone for education in the Causeway area’.
The school – an amalgamation of Coleraine College, Dunluce School and North Coast Integrated College – is a new Controlled Integrated School ‘founded on the values of inclusion, aspiration, respect and compassion’.
The EA said: “As the school prepares to welcome its first cohort of students, a new educational community is taking shape across its campuses, united by a shared commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities and supporting every young person to achieve their full potential.”
Principal, Ruth Harkness, said: “This week marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, staff and wider community.
"Causeway Academy has been created through a shared vision to provide an inclusive, ambitious and nurturing learning environment where every young person can thrive. We are excited about the opportunities ahead for every young person in our care.”
The EA added that staff returned to work to prepare for the start of the academic year ‘with a strong focus on ensuring a smooth and positive transition for students and families’.
"The opening of Causeway Academy marks the start of an ambitious journey, with the school committed to fostering excellence, building strong relationships, and creating an environment where all members of the school community can flourish,” said the EA.