Southern Regional College’s new £35 million landmark campus in Armagh is well on track for a grand opening launch in 2020 after reaching another important construction milestone.

Key representatives, including Southern Regional College’s Chief Executive Brian Doran, Neil Madeley from Further Education Division within the Department for the Economy who are providing the funding for the project and Mark Campbell from construction lead Felix O’Hare and Co. Limited, gathered this week at the site to witness the new building reach its highest point.

(L-R) Conor McGeown (Project Manager – WYG), Neil Madeley (FE Estates - Department for the Economy), Ruairi Lavery (Projects Director, Southern Regional College), Mark Campbell (Contracts Director - Felix O’Hare & Co. Ltd.), Brian Doran (Chief Executive – Southern Regional College)

SRC has been shortlisted for 3 awards at the upcoming Education Awards 2019 in the following categories:

• Best Marketing / Communications Team
• Student Engagement & Communications Award
• Best Library Team

SRC nominated for Awards

Southern Regional College, Banbridge Campus held its annual Tea Dance on Wednesday 12th December. This event was organised by the Banbridge Health and Social Care staff and BTEC Level 3 students. The Tea Dance is attended every year by our Special Educational Needs students as well as elderly groups within the local community.

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Lord Mayor Julie Flaherty and Alderman Elizabeth Ingram, pictured with SRC students and staff including Karen Templeton, SRC Course Coordinator, Caroline Watson, SRC Head of School and Stephen Brookes, SRC Deputy Head of School.

SRC students and staff have been honoured by Southern Regional College at the Annual Governing Body Planning Day, held in the Graduate Restaurant, Newry East Campus. 15 students were honoured for their participation in the WorldSkills UK LIVE at the NEC in Birmingham, and two members of staff have been honoured by City & Guilds with a Medal for Excellence for their exemplary work.

Brian Doran, Chief Executive SRC, Matthew McKeown, former HLA student and staff member in Digital Marketing, Marilyn Warren, Lecturer, Diane Weatherup, City & Guilds Business Development Manager Northern Ireland

Kelsie Stewart, 17, a student at Southern Regional College, Banbridge campus has been shortlisted as a Finalist at the British Education Awards 2019, in recognition of his brilliant academic results and extra-curricular success within the Vocational category.

Kelsie Stewart