Congratulations to Year 13 student, Jake Mc Court who won the Regional Rotary Club Ireland competition “Youth Leadership Development” in November 2023. Jake was then selected from schools across the region to represent New-Bridge in The European Parliament in Strasbourg from 13-15 February 2024 thanks to The Rotary Club. Here, Jake was able to debate current issues facing young leaders such as climate change and The EU’s zero pollution ambition.
As part of the trip he was able to visit Belfast City Hall and Stormont, The European Parliament Office Ireland and the Dáil Éireann in Dublin before departing for Strasbourg to attend The European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights. Jake was able to meet and discuss current issues with many high-profile political figures including Michael Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs& Minister for Defence, Emma Little-Pengelly Deputy First Minister of Northern and Sammy Douglas ,High Sheriff of Belfast as well as The District Governor of Rotary Ireland , Kenneth Fisher and Minister for Education in Ireland, Norma Foley.
Mrs Harbinson, Vice Principal of New-Bridge Integrated College commented that ” we are extremely proud of Jake who is an exemplary student and wonderful ambassador for our school and Integrated education, he is a true example of a modern young leader”
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