December 6 In the Press

Markethill High School

Markethill High School governors says enough is enough and urges SELB to make decisions

Markethill High School is popular, it enjoys the confidence of its stakeholders, it is oversubscribed by 23 pupils, it is successful in exam results, its ethos and its vision.

The school’s Governors has submitted a development proposals calling for the school to be allowed to grow and also urges the Education Minister, John O’Dowd, and the SELB to make the correct decision for the school, sooner rather than later.

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December 1 In the Press

Harper Adams University in Ireland announces collaboration with Markethill High School

Agri-Food is Northern Ireland’s most successful industry. It’s a £4.4billion business which is exporting worldwide and currently employs almost 100,000 in the region.

Markethill High School is one of a few schools in Northern Ireland who have introduced a GCSE in Agriculture and Land Use. Corporate companies want highly skilled people so Markethill High School is ensuring it is producing the right calibre of students equipped with the right skills so we can continue to attract investment and expansion.

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November 21 In the Press

‘What happens in MasterChef, stays in MasterChef’ as James Devine celebrates success

A Tyrone chef beats off stiff competition to get through to the quarter finals of the BBC’s Masterchef as the competition from other chefs proves fierce.

James Devine, who is the head chef at Black Cat Traditional Restaurant, says he never focuses on style or trends above substance and combines methods of creating clean and simple dishes with his expertise gained while working in 3Michelin star restaurants in London.

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November 15 In the Press

ETI Inspection Report gives Markethill High School lots of reasons to celebrate

Achievements and standards, leadership and management, provision of education and the strong role in which the school plays in the community are aspects highlighted in the recent ETI Report.

Markethill High School is a school where pupils ‘Believe To Achieve’ so standards of education continue to get higher year on year. The school is campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision as it celebrates the ETI Report findings.

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November 12 In the Press

Students at Markethill High School support Putting Pupils First Campaign

Literacy Action Plan 2014 launched as pupils gain confidence to reach full potential

Markethill High School firmly believes that a pupil’s ultimate educational outcome at the age of 16 is closely linked with the effective development of their literacy skills across all subjects.

The school has in place an exciting, ambitious and comprehensive plan to develop pupils’ literacy skills from the moment they come to the school in Year 8. The school works closely with parents and feeder primary schools to ensure the right approach is adopted for each child.

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November 5 In the Press

Microsoft boost for Markethill High School’s as principal announces ICT Vision

The Principal of Markethill High School has announced the school’s new ‘ICT Vision For The Future’ strategy.

The school, which is partnering with Microsoft, will introduce portable technologies, the widespread creation and use of audio and video broadcasts to support learning and the fostering of creativity through the opening of its new state-of-the-art iMac Suite.

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October 30 In the Press

Minister for the Environment digs the sod on Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon housing development

Mark H Durkhan, the Minister for the Environment, has dug the first sod to mark the beginning of the construction on Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon housing development.

The Minister said It is fantastic to see how green technology can operate in a way which keeps a family home well insulated and supplied with electricity while also providing the potential to earn money.

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October 29 In the Press

Jobs in the pipeline as Titanic Quarter based welding company secures €1.5million contract

Titanic Quarter based Inter Weld Inc has secured a €1.5million contract with a French company which will create 10 new jobs with the potential to create a further 23 posts.

Inter Weld Inc is a specialised welding company which operates out of its 44,000sq ft welding works. Inter Weld Inc is one of five companies worldwide who specialise in the welding overlay of high density piping for power stations.

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October 29 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant charms foodies and wine lovers at Autumn Wine and Food Tasting

People travelled from all over Ireland to attend an Autumn Wine and Food Tasting evening at the Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The owners welcomed food and wine enthusiasts who gathered to hear Jamie Saint, a wine maker from Australian Vintage who produce McGuigan and Tempus Two wines, discuss wines and the important role the UK plays in the market for Australian Vintage.

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October 24 In the Press

AmberGreen Energy tackles soaring heating bills with the launch of biomass boiler range

Green energy solutions company AmberGreen Energy expands to offer customers across the UK biomass solutions as well as solar pv.

The team had AmberGreen have launched AmberGlow – a heating solution which can be used in homes or commercial business premises in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. The team are currently taking order on this newly launched product.

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October 16 In the Press

Cornwall based Niddocks is approved to become a Google Analytics Certified Partner

Niddocks, based in the South West of England, announces a strategic agreement with Google to become a Google Analytics™ Certified Partner.

The company offers clients a variety of services to help clients make the most out of Google Analytics, including web measurement planning, advanced feature implementations, media analysis and consulting, website optimization, and more.

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October 8 In the Press

Tourism leaders join forces to promote Northern Ireland as a top activity holiday destination

Tourism Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) give full backing to a new experiential tourism body.

Activity Breaks UK urges families from the region to staycate and encourages tourists to use the online platform as a means to explore the activity adventures provided by activity providers right across the province.

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September 30 In the Press

Animal feed company says choosing the right feed for herds boosts efficiency and profitability

A Farm Quality Assured company is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to ensure they are feeding their cows the right mix to gain maximum efficiency.

Hyde Farm Feeds are carefully formulated, using only the highest quality raw materials and designed to meet the requirements of today’s high performance ruminant animals. Hyde Farm Feeds are manufactures of Calf, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat and Horse feeds.

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September 30 In the Press

Markethill High School praised by Education Minister as school of ‘very good practice’

Markethill High School is one of 11 schools in Northern Ireland which has successfully broken the link between social disadvantage and educational attainment.

The school’s principal, James Maxwell, joined the Education Minister John O’Dowd at a special reception in Newry for the 11 schools highlighted as examples of good practice in an Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI). The recognition by the Minister reflects the hard work carried out.

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September 25 In the Press

Amber Green celebrates solar as customers produce 1.5 megawatts of renewable power

The community in Northern Ireland who have installed an AmberGreen Energy solar pv system have collectively generated 1.5MW of renewable power in 12 months.

The company decided to throw a party at Northern Ireland’s largest Grade A listed building, Gosford Castle. Over 300 customers and their families came along to enjoy some AmberGreen Energy hospitality.

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