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Courage is one step ahead of fear
- Coleman Young
Mrs Lee Campbell Appointed as New Principal and CEO!
Last month, we proudly announced Mrs. Lee Campbell as the new Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the College, and we extend our warmest congratulations.
Since joining the College’s Executive Team in 2021, Mrs. Lee Campbell has played a key role in shaping the College’s future and driving strategic growth both as the Director of Finance and Planning and recently as Interim Principal and Chief Executive since February 2024.
Mrs. Lee Campbell is dedicated to fostering collaboration and embracing a forward-thinking approach in her role as Principal and Chief Executive.
Lecturer Yvonne McCaghey Named Finalist at the Institute of Hospitality Awards
The Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards for Professionalism returned for 2024 and lecturer Yvonne McCaghey was announced as finalist for the ‘Lecturer of the Year’ Award.
With over 30 years in the catering industry and 20 years training future chefs, Yvonne continues to inspire students through her passion, dedication, and innovative teaching.
Whilst Yvonne is immensely proud of her nomination as finalist for Lecturer of the Year, she considers her biggest professional achievement is seeing her students grow and succeed in their careers.
A truly deserved reward!
Yvonne McCaghey
Mrs Lee Campbell appointed as Principal and CEO of SRC.
The Newry Chamber Employee & Teams Awards
The Newry Chamber Employee & Teams Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday 26th September at the Canal Court Hotel, with over 350 guests in attendance.
The Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment Team was successfully shortlisted for ‘Best Marketing & Comms Team’, while the Estates Team was shortlisted for ‘Best Property & Construction Team’.
is the highly commended Estates team alongside Raymond Sloan, Director of Client Services.
(L-R): Raymond Sloan, Eamon Quinn, Sharon O’Hare and Gary Young.
A huge congratulations to the Estates Team who was recognised with the ‘Highly Commended’ award and congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and finalists!
Southern Regional College was proud to sponsor the awards for ‘Best Hospitality & Tourism Employee’ and ‘Best Higher-Level Apprentice.’ Berni Lively, a former student, won the ‘Best Hospitality & Tourism Employee’ award, and Jack McElherron, a current Digital Construction Higher-Level Apprentice, received the ‘Best Higher-Level Apprentice’ award.
Pictured are members of the our Senior Management Team alongside members of the Marketing and Estates Teams at the Newry Chamber Employee & Teams Awards.
(L-R) back row: Raymond Sloan, Lorraine McKeown, Michelle Currie, Sharon O’Hare and Gary Young.
(L-R) front row: Sarah-Jane McCann and Dominique Corr.
(L-R): Former student and award winner, Berni Lively, pictured with Michelle Moore, Curriculum Area Manager for Hospitality & Tourism.
(L-R) Higher Level Apprentice and award winner, Jack McElherron, pictured with Lee Campbell, Principal & CEO of SRC.
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Isaac Bingham brings home a Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024!
Isaac Bingham on completion of the Cabinet Making competition at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
Congratulations to Isaac Bingham, former Carpentry & Joinery student, who brought home a Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024!
Taking on 22 skilled tradespersons in the Cabinet Making category, his precision and determination earned him his highly commended status.
What an incredible achievement, Isaac’s hard work and intense training truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Isaac Bingham on the outset of competition at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
SRC Earns Autism Advanced Accreditation!
SRC’s Learning Support Team has received the Autism Advanced Award Accreditation by the National Autistic Society.
The award was given in recognition of the College’s continued support for people with Autism, enabling all to access and advance educational prospects.
The accreditation was granted in acknowledge of SRC’s ongoing efforts to provide inclusive and accessible education.
Huge congratulations to the team!
Pictured are members of SRC’s Learning Support team outside the Sensory HUB installed on the Armagh campus.
Pictured (L-R): Carla Hilditch, Jacinta Toner, Chloe Marshall, Lesley Beare, Lorraine Abbott and Donna Hughes.
SRC Students Stand Up to Racism
Our Student Engagement Team organised the “We Stand Together – Anti Hate Training” at our Armagh, Lurgan, and Portadown campuses.
Training focused on defining hate crime, understanding the different protected characteristics of hate crime, trauma and its impact on victims, how to report hate crime and being an ‘active bystander’.
The training was delivered by Victim Support NI in collaboration with the Police and Community Safety Partnership.
The “We Stand Together” campaign is ongoing, and you can follow the campaign via the following links: Victim Support NI and Hate Crime Advocacy Service
Providing Anti-Hate Training at SRC’s Armagh, Portadown and Lurgan campus were Michael Avila from Victim Support NI and Annette Blaney, Police and Community Safety Partnership. Also pictured is Sarah King, SRC Student Engagement Officer.
Exciting Developments for Project Based Learning!
PBL officer, Edward Jones has been facilitating PBL induction sessions with Traineeship classes across all campuses. For many trainees, this was their first introduction to Project Based Learning (PBL) and they were excited to enhance their Transversal Skills (T Skills) as well as learning the importance of these skills for potential employers.
PBL has launched a new MS Teams site for staff, designed to serve as a central hub for all PBL-related communications and events. The site will also offer support and resources to help teams improve their PBL planning and delivery. In addition to the staff site, the PBL team have created a student site that will feature information on events, workshops, and upcoming competitions.
Scan the staff QR code to sign up & stay updated!
The PBL department has collaborated with SRC developers to improve the project planning and review process by introducing the new PBL Project Portal.
This portal integrates data from EBS and the CRM, eliminating information duplication. It helps staff align their projects with the ‘gold standard’ essential criteria for PBL, ensuring comprehensive capture and reporting. This will help highlight project successes throughout the year.
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£13,500 Donated to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice!
Lee Campbell, Principal and Chief Executive, is pictured presenting the cheque to NI Children’s Hospice
In July, we concluded our charity partnership with The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, bidding a fond farewell. Over the past two academic years, an incredible £13,500 was raised, contributing to essential care and support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to all the staff and students who fundraised or donated money to the NI Children’s Hospice over the past two years. From coffee mornings and bake sales to golf tournaments, robot wars, movie marathons, and Easter egg raffles, we hosted a wide range of exciting events to support this important cause!
SRC Announces Alzheimer’s Society NI as New Charity Partner!
Earlier this year, SRC announced Alzheimer’s Society NI as the new charity partner, aiming for a fundraising goal of £10,000!
Alzheimer’s is prevalent within our society, 1 in 3 people born in the UK will be diagnosed in their lifetime, which means we will all know someone who has been affected. The donations will go towards research, providing support and advice for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and contributing to the charity’s vision of “A world where dementia no longer devastates lives”.
Sarah Jewell, NI Children’s Hospice Representative said:
“I’ve truly enjoyed this partnership. The enthusiasm from staff and students was inspiring, congratulations on raising such a remarkable amount!”
Lee Campbell, further commented:
“I am incredibly proud of the amount we’ve donated and the warm reception our charity partner received from both staff and students.”
Well done to all on this amazing achievement!
Winner Sarah-Jane pictured with her prize
We kickstarted our first fundraiser in September with a Bake Sale and hamper Raffle, raising an impressive £392.00! The lucky winner of the Hamper, generously sponsored by Mount Charles was Senior Marketing Officer, Sarah-Jane McCann!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Who’s Who
Staff Changes
Role Changes or New Starts
Name Contract Description
Melissa Cassidy Temporary Key Worker - Step Up
Location Department
Newry External Engagement
Adam Cheung Temporary Lecturer Culinary Arts Newry Professional Services
Natalie Collins Permanent Learning Support Assistant Newry Learning Support
Karen Cosgrave Temporary Project Administrator Newry External Engagement
Adele Curran Temporary Lecturer - Business with Digital Marketing Newry Professional Services
Emma Dale Permanent Lecturer - English & History Armagh Computing Design & Academic Studies
Brian Daly Permanent Lecturer in Science
Portadown Health & Science
Gary Davidson Permanent Lecturer - Creative Media Banbridge Computing Design & Academic Studies
Rachael Donaldson Temporary Operations Manager - Hair & Beauty Armagh Professional Services
Harry Dougan Temporary Lecturer in Games Development
Computing Design & Academic Studies
Lynn Douglas Permanent Lecturer in Essential Skills Numeracy Newry Building Technology & Engineering
Deborah Edgar Permanent Learning Support Mentor Portadown Learning Support
Geoff Ewart Permanent Lecturer - Computing
Computing Design & Academic Studies
Emma Foster Permanent PA to Director of Curriculum Armagh Directorate
Joanne Gallagher Permanent Learning Support Administrator Newry Learning Support
Damien Gormley Permanent Lecturer - Fabrication & Welding Newry Building Technology & Engineering
Alexandra Graham Temporary Monitoring & Placement Officer Newry Skills Training
Ann Haffey Permanent Learning Support Mentor Portadown Learning Support
Lindsay Hanna Permanent Lecturer in Health and Social Care Lurgan Health & Science
Rene Henry Permanent Corporate Compliance Officer Banbridge Corporate Compliance
Adrian Horsman Permanent Invigilator
Alastair Hunter Permanent Lecturer in Plumbing
Leanna Kane Permanent Lecturer in Early Years
Michelle Khan Permanent Deputy Head of Finance
Rebecca Lucas Temporary PT Lecturer - Beauty Therapy
Dermot Mackin Temporary Deputy Head of Finance
Conor Mackin Permanent Lectuer in Construction
Jennifer McCarragher Permanent Learning Support Mentor
Sarah McCourt Temporary PT Lecturer - Hair & Beauty
David McCracken Permanent Finance Assistant - Procurement
Kyle McMurray Temporary PT Lecturer - Sport Studies/ Sports Science
Nicole Murphy Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Nigel Neill Temporary Lecturer -Joinery
Michelle O’Callaghan Permanent Campus Services Manager
Colleen O’Donnell Temporary PT Lecturer - Digital Marketing/Business
Andrew Parks Permanent Caretaker
Nicole Quigley Permanent Lecturer in Computing/Software Engineering
Nuala Quinn Permanent Finance Officer - Management Accounts
Sana Rabbani Permanent Lecturer in Science
Carolanne Ruddy Temporary Senior Finance Assistant
Shirley Shields Permanent Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Michaela Smith Temporary Campus Services Co-Ordinator
Marion Thornton Temporary PT Lecturer - Life Coach
Ruth Trimble Temporary Contact Centre Team Leader
Erin Walker Permanent Learning Support Mentor
Naomi Webster Permanent Learning Support Mentor
Newry Examinations
Portadown
Building Technology & Engineering
Lurgan Health & Science
Newry Finance
Lurgan Professional Services
Newry Finance
Newry Building Technology & Engineering
Armagh Learning Support
Armagh Professional Services
Newry Finance
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Newry Learning Support
Newry Building Technology & Engineering
Newry Campus Services
Banbridge Professional Services
Banbridge Estates
Newry Computing Design & Academic Studies
Newry Finance
Portadown Health & Science
Newry Finance
Newry Health & Science
Newry Campus Services
Out Centre External Engagement
Newry Campus Services
Armagh Learning Support
Armagh Learning Support
Staff Changes
Leavers
Lindsay Armstrong Permanent Secretary to Governing Body Newry Executive Team
Nicole Fallon Permanent Finance Assistant
Gwendolyn Beckett Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support
Holly Knox Temporary Careers Education Info Advice Guidance Officer Portadown Careers and Learning Resources
Patrick Colgan Permanent Caretaker Newry Estates
Mary Crossey Permanent Associate Lecturer - Hairdressing
Professional Services
Elizabeth Hudson Permanent Lecturer - Public Services Portadown Professional Services
Lesley Hamilton Permanent Community Development Officer
Jennifer Bell Permanent Associate Lecturer - Hospitality Management
Simon Kennedy Permanent Lecturer - Hospitality & Catering
Majella Lamph Permanent Associate Lecturer - Beauty Therapy
Patrick Maguire Permanent Lecturer - Painting & Decorating
Community Development
Professional Services
Professional Services
Professional Services
Building Technology & Engineering
John McCaul Permanent Associate Lecturer - Social Science Newry Health & Science
Bernadette Clifford Permanent Learning Support Administrator Portadown Learning Support
Catriona Regan Permanent Head of External Engagement Armagh External Engagement
Raymond Little Permanent Caretaker
Newry Estates
Raymond Mallon Permanent Campus Services Manager Newry Campus Services
Fidelma McMahon Permanent Learning Support Assistant Armagh Learning Support
Claire Rogan Permanent Lecturer - Counselling Banbridge Health & Science
Mary McCartan Permanent Lecturer - Computing Portadown Computing Design & Academic Studies
Catherine McCullaugh Permanent Associate Lecturer - European Studies Lurgan Health & Science
Sinead Boyle Permanent Lecturer in Culinary Arts Newry Professional Services
Eve Johnston Permanent Learning Support Assistant Portadown Learning Support
Helen Elshaw Permanent Exams Co-Ordinator
Audrey Dynes Permanent IT Services Manager
Armagh Examinations
Armagh ICT