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Exhibition celebrates three centuries of history

Exhibition celebrates three centuries of history

Tue, October 03, 2017

A new exhibition celebrating three centuries of history at Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School has opened in Ballymoney Museum.

The exhibition explores the themes of continuity and change in education and school life since it opened its doors in 1856.

At a recent launch event, visitors had the opportunity to view a variety of items including the original girls’ register from 1856, a pupil’s exercise book from 1916 as well as a large selection of photographs.

One of the highlights of the evening was an exceptional performance from Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School’s choir, who sang three specially prepared arrangements. The beautiful performance signifies the continuation of a long tradition of musical accomplishment at the school.

The items on display were kindly donated by Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School and other local donors.

The exhibition runs until October 28th, Monday to Thursday, 9am– 5pm, Fridays, 9am-4.30pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm. Admission is free.

For further information, please contact Museum Services on 028 2766 0230 or email cms@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

1. Pupils from Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School admiring some of the items on display at the exhibition celebrating the history of their school in Ballymoney Museum. 3. Retired teacher Isobel Henry is pictured at the launch night of the exhibition in Ballymoney Museum with Melissa Mc Comb, who she taught in P3 William and Joan Crumble enjoy the launch night celebrating Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School. Ruby Carson, Rosemary Butler, Jennifer Goodlife and Isobel Henry pictured at Ballymoney Museum for the exhibition launch. The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Cathal Mc Laughlin is pictured at the launch evening in Ballymoney Museum with Kathleen Connolly, Rachael Garrett, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Museums Service and Julie Jamison, Principal of Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School. The exhibition in Ballymoney Museum showcasing the journey of the local school over three centuries is enjoyed by Linda Chestnutt, Marie Waide, Lorraine Tweed, Pauline Thompson and Margaret Wilson. A group of ladies pictured at the exhibition launch evening in Ballymoney Museum celebrating the history of Ballymoney Controlled Integrated Primary School. The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Cathal Mc Laughlin pictured with Rachael Garrett, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Museums Service and William Witherow. Pictured at the launch evening in Ballymoney Museum are Julie Jamison, Principal of Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School, Jayne Logan, Principal of Bushmills Primary School and Barbara Logan. Pictured are the singers and readers from Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School who took part in the exhibition launch night.