“ Every day brings new choices.
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- Martha Beck
SRC Celebrates 16 Managers Achieving Carbon Literacy Certification!
Southern Regional College’s (SRC), commitment to sustainability is not just a goal but a core part of the College’s ethos. The College is proud to announce 16 managers have recently achieved Carbon Literacy accreditation through the Carbon Literacy Programme. This prestigious certification, delivered by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, underscores the College’s ongoing efforts to foster environmental awareness and action within the College.
As members of the SRC Sustainability Working Group, each of these managers has played a vital role in advocating for and integrating sustainable practices across campuses.
Well done to all involved!
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Back Row: Paul Donaghy (Health, Safety and Environmental Manager), Raymond Sloan (Director of Client Services), Lindsay Bronte (Organisational Development Manager) and Gary Young (Head of Estates)
Front Row: Stephen Rogan (Head of Faculty, Computing Design & Academic Studies), Gary Mackin (Head of Faculty, Building, Technology & Engineering), Ann-Marie Hughes (Assistant Director, Human Resources & Development) and Matt Turner (Head of Faculty, Professional Services)
A Decade of Project Based Learning
As we celebrate a decade of Project Based Learning (PBL) at SRC, we have an exciting lineup of events planned in the coming months for our 10-year anniversary! Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
Project Based Learning 2025
On Wednesday 26th March, we proudly hosted the 2025 Internal PBL Competition. Students had the opportunity to showcase their PBL projects to judges Lindsay Bronte, Development Manager at SRC and Matthew McKeown, Programme Manager for Entrepreneurship for Catalyst and former SRC student.
Scan the staff QR code to sign up & stay updated!
This event was a fantastic opportunity for students to present their work across various curriculum areas, highlighting their project details, processes and skill development.
Well done to all involved and congratulations to the following winners:
L3 Winner - Leah Omuvwie (HSC, HESC)
L3 Runner Up - Nathan Magee (Business, PRSE)
L2 Winner - Nathan Grover (IT, CDAC)
L2 Runner Up - Peter Conroy & Dovydas Saknis (IT, CDAC)
Best on the day was awarded to:
Leah Omuvwie (HSC, HESC)
The winners will represent SRC at the sector competition on Thursday 22nd May at our Armagh Campus.
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More information on the competition will follow next month!
Staff Attend Autism Reality Experience Training
Staff from across Learning Support, Student Engagement and Campus Services recently attended the Autism Reality Experience Training at Newry West Campus on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March. The Autism Reality Experience is an innovative & inspirational training session designed to give individuals a virtual experience of living with autism. The training was practical enabling staff to gain a greater insight into autism and help see the world from an autistic person perspective. Many thanks to Newry City Neighbourhood Renewal Health Subgroup for facilitating this opportunity.
Hello Possible!
Check out these photos from the workshop
As part of the 10-year celebration for PBL, the College also hosted an innovative two-day workshop for students in collaboration with Catalyst.
The dynamic and successful “Hello Possible” programme enables students the opportunity to brainstorm ideas for innovative businesses and explore how to make them a reality.
This engaging entrepreneurial opportunity attracted students from various curriculum areas, providing a fun experience to enhance and develop skills. To help foster creativity, students were treated to breakfast and lunch on both days.
Dear March
by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Dear March, come in! How glad I am! I looked for you before. Put down your hat — You must have walked — How out of breath you are!
ZINE
Matthew McKeown, Programme Manager for Entrepreneurship at Catalyst and former SRC student led the programme and commended participants for their impressive ideas.
Students were also excited to learn that, pending funding approval, the next stage of the workshop will involve attending an innovation retreat to further develop their concepts. The workshop was a great success, leaving a lasting impact on all who attended.
On behalf of SRC, we extend our gratitude to Catalyst and particularly Matthew, for making this event such a success!
Dear March, how are you? And the rest? Did you leave Nature well? Oh, March, come right upstairs with me, I have so much to tell!
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
This month’s Health and Wellbeing focus is Domestic Abuse Awareness. The College embraces its statutory duty of care to ensure the physical, mental health, health, safety and welfare of its employees.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is threatening, controlling, coercive behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, virtual, physical, verbal, sexual, financial or emotional) inflicted on anyone (irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any form of disability) by a current or former intimate partner or family member.
Click here to visit our Human Resources & Development Domestic Abuse tile which includes information and essential tips to recognise signs and seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse.
The College prioritises employee wellbeing by embedding health initiatives into its strategy. This commitment is reflected in policies and procedures, pastoral care, and wellness activities. By supporting each other, we uphold our mission of “Putting the learner first.”
Click here to visit The Lena Support Hub which helps to provide the right support at the right time, with access to a range of online tools and resources tailored to support your individual wellbeing.
The BIG Apprenticeship Event 2025
An incredible 1,910 attendees attended SRC’s Big Apprenticeship Event on Tuesday 4th February at Newry West Campus and Craigavon’s Civic Centre on Thursday 6th February 2025. Hosted in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership and the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the events ran alongside the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) Apprenticeship Week which occurred from the 3rd-7th February 2025.
Attendees at both events learned about upcoming apprenticeship and higher-level apprenticeship opportunities commencing in September 2025 and had the opportunity to speak with over 40 employers and support organisations who were also present.
A huge thank you to everyone who made it a success!
SRC Hosts Compliance Event!
Southern Regional College were delighted to welcome the Compliance Institute on Friday 7th February, marking the final day of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week.
The event featured two insightful panels on AI & Compliance and Careers in Compliance, highlighting the evolving landscape of our industry.
(L-R) Erin Savage, Department for the Economy (DfE), Kathy Jacobs, Compliance Institute of Ireland, Elaine Tighe, Marketing Manager at FSCOM Limited and Margaret McNamme, SRC Higher Level Apprenticeship Development Officer
SRC’s March Open Days
Attracted Over 1,800 Attendees
The 2025 March Open Days attracted many young people, parents and adult returners eager to discover new opportunities. During the first two weeks of March, the College opened its doors to welcome visitors, providing them with the chance to hear from current students, lecturers and support staff about the wide range of courses available.
Upcoming Events
22/05/2025 Armagh Campus Sector PBL Competition Solve-ARM-3-21 9:00am-5:00pm PBL
Quickfire questions
with Fionnuala Henry
Staff Changes
Role Changes or New Starts
Name Contract Description
Lauren Boyce Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Pamela Frazer Temporary Lecturer - Health & Social Care
Rebecca Goodman Permanent Client Relationship Executive
Fionnuala Henry Permanent Campus Services Co-Ordinator
Sarah Landy Permanent Finance Assistant
Luke McClean Permanent Learning Support Assistant
Catherine McCullaugh Temporary PT Lecturer - LEAP
Martin McGinn Temporary PT Lecturer - Engineering
Shauneen O’Neill Temporary PT Lecturer - Beauty Therapy
Ruth Trimble Permanent Business Support Administrator
Dylan Wilson Temporary IT Trainee
Leavers
Paul Hamilton Permanent Lecturer - Art & Design
David Millar Permanent IT Technical Lead
Caoimhe Mulgrew Temporary PT Lecturer - Art & Design
Robert Patterson Permanent Technician Demonstrator
Location Department
Portadown Learning Support
Banbridge Health & Science
Newry Business Support and Innovation
Banbridge Campus Services
Newry Finance
Portadown Learning Support
Banbridge Health & Science
Newry Building Technology & Engineering
Armagh Professional Services
Newry Business Support and Innovation
Portadown ICT
Banbridge Computing Design & Academic Studies
Armagh ICT
Armagh Computing Design & Academic Studies
Portadown Building Technology & Engineering
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