Write a commentPupils from St. Louis Grammar School Kilkeel, St. Columban’s College Kilkeel, St. Mark’s High School Warrenpoint, St. Mary’s High School Newry, St. Colman’s College Newry, St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry High School, St. Paul’s High School Bessbrook, Newtownhamilton High School, St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry and the Sacred Heart Grammar School Newry recently attended a School’s Partnership Programme Open Day at Newry Campus of the Southern Regional College (SRC). School Principals and staff were also present.
The event was opened by Sean McNally, acting School’s Partnership Programme (SPP) Coordinator, who welcomed everyone to the event and Lorraine McKeown, Head of Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment who gave a short presentation on courses available at SRC.
Robert Megarity, SPP Coordinator, introduced four former pupils from Newry schools who are currently undertaking courses in SRC. The students gave short presentations on their experience at the College and their future aspirations.
Sonia Kasak, a former St. Mary’s High School pupil currently undertaking a HND course in Engineering gave an overview of studies and spoke about her plans to go on to university.
Ciara McParland, a former St. Paul’s High School pupil presently studying a BTEC Level 3 in Art and Design at SRC discussed her plans to study for a degree in Photography at Preston.
Cristin Kennedy, a former St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School pupil studying a BTEC Level 3 Construction is aiming for Environmental Planning at Queen’s University Belfast.
Gary McShane, a former St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen pupil, undertaking a Foundation Degree in IT at SRC spoke about how studying for a degree at home was a big advantage in terms of finances and balancing his part time work commitments.
If you would like to find out more about the School’s Partnership Programme or any courses available at SRC call 0845 604 0033 or log on to www.src.ac.uk
