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Malone MIA Student Wins Prestigious Award |
Malone Student Wins Castaway Short Film Competition
Oscar-winning screenwriter, Downton Abbey creator and writer of the new ITV drama mini-series Titanic, Julian Fellowes, was in Belfast on Thursday 29th March to attend the Cinemagic and Titanic Belfast ‘Castaway’ short film competition awards ceremony in Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic Visitor Experience. As part of the programme to mark the opening of Titanic Belfast and to recognise the legacy of Titanic in its centenary year, creative young people aged under 25 were asked to submit a short film/video podcast to Cinemagic, on the theme Titanic. Entries came from all over Ireland, UK, USA, Mexico and Iceland over the last six months. As Cinemagic patron, Julian came on board to support the competition and participate in a special Q&A for invited young filmmakers at which the winning films will be announced and screened. In the 18-25 age category was Joel Somerville from Malone College who won the festval for his film 'But What If?' The New York Film Academy have sponsored the prize for the 18-25 year old category, and Joel as the winner has been offered a place on a one week scholarship to its highly acclaimed filmmaking course. |
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Integration Week Launch at Stormont |
Launch of Integration WeekOn Friday 2nd March Integrated Education Week was launched in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Malone College was represented by Steven Donnelly and Kyle Flynn, President and Vice-president of the Students’ Council, accompanied by Ms Lowery. The guest speaker was Trevor Ringland, former Ulster and Ireland rugby player, who has been a life-long supporter of integrated education. We met students, teachers and governors from other integrated schools, and listened to musical performances from the students of Loughview Integrated Primary School and Brownlow Integrated College. We heard from students of all ages how their integrated school experience has enriched their lives. 
Steven and Kyle with Noreen Campbell CEO NICIE |
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Learning for Life Together |
Integration Week at MaloneMalone College opened its doors in September 1997, following a long campaign by families in South and West Belfast. We wanted an integrated second level school in our area and we were determined to work hard to make this dream a reality. The campaign was led by small steering committee, but support grew very quickly as parents and children heard about the new school and wanted to get involved. We were all from different backgrounds but we were united by a commitment to creating a school that welcomes children from all faiths and none, from all nationalities and of all academic abilities. With 126 year 8 pupils in 1997, we were one of the biggest new Integrated Schools to open in Northern Ireland. In spite of this, we had no government funding for the first year, so those 126 families and the new staff took a big ‘leap of faith’ by coming to Malone College. In making this brave decision, they became the founding students and staff of a very special school. As a founding parent and a member of the Board of Governors of Malone College, I am so proud of my involvement with this school. I believe that integrated schools offer a unique environment, where we promote trust and understanding, and learn to celebrate diversity. I hope that today’s pupils feel a connection with the 126 founding students and realise that they are part of a veryspecial school! Nuala O'Connor
Member of the Board of Govenors |
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Visit by Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland |
Malone College Welcomes Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
On Thursday 26th January Malone College hosted a visit from Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Mr Vernon Coaker MP. Mr Coaker MP and his political advisor Mr Conor McGinn who were accompanied by Baroness Mayblood and Mr Paul Caskey from The Integrated Education Fund, as well as Dr Alasdair McDonnell, MP and Mr Fergal McKinney from the SDLP, met with our Principal Mr. Price and Govenors, Giselle McKeown and Christine Harpur. Mr Price and Ms McKeown provided the Shadow Secretary with some insight into the history and context of Malone College before the party embarked on a tour of the School. Mr Coaker then took time to talk and listen to a group of Sixth Form students, who raised issues relevant to them, including our lack of sports facilities, the importance of integrated education, and the pressure they feel due to the increase in university fees. The party had lunch in the College library before Mr Coaker continued on his schedule. We welcomed the opportunity to host his visit and we hope everyone concerned enjoyed and benefitted from it. Mary Lowery
Senior Leadership Team |
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Danish Education Students |
Danish Education Students Visit Malone College 
On Thursday 19th January Malone College hosted a party of students from the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, along with their Professor, Maggi Lykke Larsen.The students were on a residential visit to Dublin and wanted to spend one day getting to know a little about Belfast, in particular, our schools. The party was welcomed by Mr. Price and Mrs. Moore, who knows Denmark well and was able to greet the party in their home language. Ms Lowery talked to the students about integrated education and how Malone College came into existence. After coffee, the group spent time with some of our Sixth Form students, where they discussed differences and similarities in schools here and in Denmark.The students then had a walk around the school and observed a range of lessons, including French, Geography, History and Art.We hope that everyone concerned enjoyed the experience, and look forward to future visits from our friends at Aarhus. Mary Lowery Senior Leadership Team |
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