Principal’s Welcome
On behalf of the Board of Governors, Staff and Students, I would like to welcome you to our school. New-Bridge Integrated College is an 11 – 18 school which welcomes boys and girls, all abilities and families from catholic, protestant and other traditions. Our school was established in 1995 by parents from the Banbridge and Newry areas, who wanted a school where children from different communities could be educated together under one roof.
As Laureate of Peace Education, we continue to play a significant role in promoting our inclusive ethos, celebrating diversity and developing our young people into well rounded tolerant citizens, who are happy and engaged in their learning and respectful of each other’s beliefs and traditions. At New-Bridge we provide high quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum which caters for the full ability range. Our child centred approach to learning and teaching is built on positive relationships between staff, students and parents; with priority given to the care and welfare of our students.
New-Bridge is a happy place to learn and work and we are very proud of our excellent record of academic and vocational successes which ensures progression for all our young people. We offer a quality learning experience for those with gifts and talents, those with a high academic profile and those who require additional support and this is evidenced through the destinations of our students, be that University or Further Education Colleges. As our school motto states, we are indeed ‘The School for All the family’. I am proud to say we celebrate the ‘personal best’ of every student at New-Bridge.
We are delighted that under the Fresh Start Agreement Funding, our Contractors, Ganson Ltd, have been appointed with construction work expected to commence early 2023 with a completion schedule of 18 months! Our design plans are breath-taking and will offer so many new opportunities for our students, staff and local community. Through our School Website, our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts, we capture the ethos of our school in words and pictures.
We also hope that your visit to our school, be that virtually or face to face, enables you to experience first-hand our welcoming, friendly and caring ethos. We look forward to expanding our New-Bridge family in September 2023 by welcoming new students and new families to our school.
A Anderson Principal
Head Girl Welcome
Hello everyone, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our school. My name is Tara Lennon, and I am honoured to be head girl of New-Bridge Integrated College. It is a privilege to represent my school that have I always been proud of attending – a place that truly embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with open arms.
I became part of the New-Bridge family in 2019 having previously attended Brontë Primary School. Joining secondary school as the only student from my primary school was a daunting challenge, but from the moment I attended the Open Day, I knew this was the school for me. New-Bridge has helped me grow into the best version of myself, both academically and personally. As Head Girl, I hope to showcase the many skills I have developed over the years at school and use them to make a meaningful and positive impact in our school community. I hope I can be a good role model, so that students can look up to me, just as I have looked up to so many inspiring students and teachers before me. My goal as Head Girl is to help build a school environment where everyone feels confident to be themselves and proud to be a part of our diverse, inclusive community
I wanted to be Head girl because New-Bridge has always felt like a safe place for me. It is somewhere I’ve grown so much, and I wanted the chance to give back to the community. I’ve looked up to the past Head Girls and always wanted the achievement of being Head Girl myself, and now, as I have proudly achieved that, I hope I can be that person for someone else – someone who’s approachable, supportive, and truly cares about making a difference in our school.
I currently study A-level Maths, Psychology and Art and I hope to pursue a career in Architecture. I can wholeheartedly say that had it not been for the incredible teaching and pastoral care provided by the staff at New-Bridge, I wouldn’t be as confident, successful or hopeful about the future as I am today. The teachers in New-Bridge work so hard and genuinely care about every student, their dedication has inspired me to be just as hardworking and thoughtful in everything I do. This is why I’m so excited to take the next steps towards studying Architecture this coming year.
One of the many reasons I love New-Bridge is because the school knows that success goes beyond academic achievement. I am so grateful to be part of a school that not only values academic achievement but also embraces creativity, kindness and ambition. As I am a student who has always loved Art, New-Bridge stuck out to me for the way it values all subjects equally. Last year I entered the Carson Art Project competition and was honoured to go on and win it where my art is going to be showcase later this year – an opportunity that reflects how New-Bridge encourages students to pursue their passions and take pride in their talents.
I have been fortunate to be involved in many amazing opportunities within New-Bridge, which include taking the leading role in CORE mentoring. This involved me tutoring students, being a peer mentor, and an academic mentor. Through these experiences, I’ve learned the true value and importance of empathy and compassion, which I will forever use.
New-Bridge is truly a place to learn, grow and develop, as it’s such an inclusive positive environment to be in. Our school motto “the school for all the family” really showcases our integrated ethos.
Thank you and I hope you find as much pride and joy in being a part of New-Bridge as I do.
Tara
Head Boy Welcome
Hello everyone, it is my pleasure as Head Boy to welcome you all to New-Bridge Integrated College, the school for all the family. Coming from a small school, I was anxious of the new journey ahead of me, but it quickly became clear that New-Bridge is a place that warmly welcomes every student with open arms. The school swiftly became a second home where I could express myself, have fun, feel comfortable in class and attending after school activities. Our school is a vibrant community where every individual is celebrated for their academic achievements and personal growth. New-Bridge’s Integrated approach has shaped my journey in ways I could not have imagined. I am confident that you will discover your own path to success and fulfilment with our community.
I am currently studying Maths, History, and Psychology for A-Level. These subjects challenge me daily, but New-Bridge has made it clear that their unwavering support is always available to me. I hope to go to university and have a career in Psychology. I have always been interested in psychology as that is what my mum studied in university and believe that everything we do has a reason related to psychology.
New-Bridge is helping me achieve my dream through their many available extra-curricular activities, including Peer mentoring, where I learnt conflict resolution and empathy. I have also been involved in Academic mentoring, which taught me to help my fellow students academically as I was able to share my own first-hand experiences which helped me study in Junior School and at GCSE level. Also, the many competitions New-Bridge has provided as part of their extra-curricular programme allowed me to use my skills yo represent the school at Gaelic tournaments and athletic competitions.
What truly sets New-Bridge apart is the sense of community and support that you feel, inside and outside of the classroom. Through our anti-bullying teams and pupil councils, it makes every student know that there is a support system, and that everyone is part of the New-Bridge family. As head boy, my mission is to uphold these values and ensure that every student feels welcomed and support.
Thank you, and I hope you find as much pride and joy in being a part of New-Bridge as I have done over the past 6 years.
Rory
“New-Bridge Integrated College is an integrated all-ability school, welcoming children of all faiths and traditions. We are committed to ensuring that all our pupils are provided with the opportunity to achieve to their full educational potential in a challenging and stimulating environment in which they all feel cherished and valued”
Our College Aims
and College Prayer
- To enable our pupils to grow mature in their own beliefs, culture and tradition
- To promote peace and reconciliation by actively seeking knowledge and understanding of other beliefs, cultures and traditions
- To develop in our pupils the self-esteem and self-discipline necessary for responsible citizenship in a pluralistic society
- To provide a challenging and stimulating environment in which the academic, sporting and personal success of pupils is promoted and celebrated
- To cherish, nurture and respect each other regardless of race, gender or other differences
- To encourage individual spiritual development and to work and pray for peace in our lives
- To promote the involvement of all members of the College community, whether governors, parents, pupils or staff in the development of the College
- To foster a caring and responsible attitude to the College and the local environment
- To create effective links between the College and the wider community
May God give Blessings on All
Whose Lives Build Our School
Both Parent and Child
Both Young and Old
Both Wisdom and Youth
Stranger and Friend
Both Male and Female
Catholic, Protestant and Others
Both Visionary and Builders of the Vision
With the Eye of the Weaver you have Chosen Us
Such Different Threads
to be Gathered into Unity
So that the World Might be Changed
Our Staff
Mrs Anderson Principal
Mrs Harbinson Vice Principal (Care, Welfare and Learning)
Mr Thompson Senior Teacher
Mrs E Cordner College Bursar
Ms L Belshaw, Mrs D Daly, Mrs J Gibson, Mrs J Kelly, Mrs H Lennon, Mrs A Lennon-Malone, Ms R Lindsay, Mrs N McDowell, Ms A Monaghan, Mrs V Morton, Mrs E Sands, Ms J Smith, Mrs S Sweet, Miss J McDowell, Miss L Campbell, Miss P Hamilton, Miss S Maginness, Mrs N Cone, Miss M Connolly
Mrs E Lennon (Principal’s Secretary)
Mrs D Canniford (Pastoral Secretary)
Mrs S Rogan (College Secretary)
Mrs J McKeown (Finance/Exams Officer)
Mrs J Ward (College Librarian)
Mr T McGrath
Mr D Barker
Mrs S Kennedy, Mrs L Magill, Mrs S Moffitt, Mrs Á Mooney, Mrs S Taggart
Ms C Gonzalez (Manageress)
Mrs J Johnston (Assistant Cook)
Mrs L Burns, Mrs H Brown, Mrs C Finnegan, Mrs S Moffitt