@ddoherty684

Teacher at Mill Strand Integrated Primary, Co Antrim. Passion for creative science, outdoor classroom & science enquiry. PSTT Science fellow

 northern ireland
Joined May 2011
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@MillstrandedMay 23
Nursery Outdoor Learning, building 5 sandcastles🏰 @Eco_SchoolsNI @DontRubbishNI @ILoveNorthCoas1
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded6 Dec 2025
Jumping into Christmas @Millstranded and ready for the festive season🌲@niciebelfast @BigTellyNI @UTVNews @BBCNewsNI @IEFNI
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded23 Nov 2025
🌟 Open Days – Nursery & Primary 2026 🗓️ prospective children and their parents are invited to our Open Mornings on 6th & 7th January 2026! ✅ Book your visit here: forms.office.com/e/6kALEq9a6… @niciebelfast
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I’m honestly blown away! My parents got together and bought me gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day! Love them👌🥰 #stayhealthy #lovemyjob @Millstranded
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded8 Oct 2025
Thanks @IEFNI for the great Nursery training today, very much appreciated @ddoherty684 even won a bag of goodies, thanks @playboard_ great talks by @MrMcofficial86 too🌸
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded6 Oct 2025
Nursery, busy in our wooded area, developing life skills! The best learning environment has no walls! @Eco_SchoolsNI @ForestSchoolDay @niciebelfast @Education_NI
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We have a vacancy for a Senior Lecturer in Education with a specialism in The World Around Us and ICT in the Classroom at Primary level. Details here: stranmillis.getgotjobs.co.uk…
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Free resource, on our doorstep, marine excellence-workshops including rock-pooling, engaging & interactive visitors centre with indoor rock pool & tanks as well as seated area for lunches outside!🐬@VisitPortrush @Eco_SchoolsNI @KeepNIBeautiful @PortstewartProm @TourismNIreland
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded19 May 2025
We are delighted to announce that Mill Strand has been successful in their renewal of Ambassador School status!  @niciebelfast @Eco_SchoolsNI @KeepNIBeautiful
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI15 May 2025
Education Minister @paulgivan has today announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare that will include an extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/edu…
Illustrated graphic that says £55million for Early Learning and Childcare - Delivered.

ALT Illustrated graphic that says £55million for Early Learning and Childcare - Delivered.

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1/2 On the 27th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Secretary of State @hilarybennmp visited Mill Strand Integrated School and Nursery @Millstranded, meeting pupils, teachers & members of @IEFNI & @niciebelfast.
The Secretary of State releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils

ALT The Secretary of State releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils

Secretary of State Hilary Benn releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils.

ALT Secretary of State Hilary Benn releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with Mill Strand School Principal Callum Hannigan, founding families, teachers, and representatives of NICIE and IEF.

ALT The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with Mill Strand School Principal Callum Hannigan, founding families, teachers, and representatives of NICIE and IEF.

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Replying to @NIOgov @hilarybennmp @Millstranded @IEFNI @niciebelfast
2/2 The UK Government recognises integrated education's vital importance as an essential aspect of NI’s journey towards reconciliation.
The Secretary of State visits Mill Strand Primary School

ALT The Secretary of State visits Mill Strand Primary School

The Secretary of State with the Mill Strand choir

ALT The Secretary of State with the Mill Strand choir

The Secretary of State with Mill Strand teachers

ALT The Secretary of State with Mill Strand teachers

The Secretary of State releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils

ALT The Secretary of State releases butterflies with Mill Strand pupils

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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded29 Mar 2025
Day 5…….journeys in the #bigwalkandwheel @SustransNI have increased and parents & pupils are enjoying our music mornings🎶🎤 One more week to go, we’re WHEELY excited🤣@Eco_SchoolsNI @KeepNIBeautiful
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded25 Mar 2025
Day 2…… #BigWalkAndWheel saw an increase in our journeys today! Music playing and lots of happy faces! Y3 in the lead today⭐️@SustransNI @Eco_SchoolsNI
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Mill Strand IPS@Millstranded24 Mar 2025
Day 1………. Great 1st morning of ‘The @SustransNI Big Walk & Wheel’ @leannepn’s class is presently in the lead, logging 17 journeys! Let’s get active🚴‍♀️🛹@Eco_SchoolsNI @pstt_whyhow
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deirdre doherty retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI10 Mar 2025
Education Minister @paulgivan, has today announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will continue into 2025/26. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/edu…
I am pleased to announce that that the NICSS will continue into 2025/26. Since the scheme launch, it has provided over £6.5million in savings for working families.

ALT I am pleased to announce that that the NICSS will continue into 2025/26. Since the scheme launch, it has provided over £6.5million in savings for working families.

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deirdre doherty retweeted
Beverley McCormick@4321bev21 Feb 2025
Replying to @ddoherty684 @UlsterUni @pstt_whyhow @Millstranded @STEMLearningUK
Thank you @ddoherty684!! Working with passionate educators such as you enriches our course! @STEMAmbassadors @UlsterEducation
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What a great bunch of PGCE students, really enjoyed working with them today🌸Best of luck on your final placements #makingsciencefun @UlsterUni @pstt_whyhow @pstt_whyhow @4321bev @Millstranded @STEMLearningUK
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Ignorance is bliss!
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There are only 5 days left to apply for a post primary place – applications close THIS Thursday 20 Feb at 12 noon. Applications received after the closing date will be considered late. To submit your application, visit: connect.eani.org.uk/parent #EAadmissions
5 DAYS TO GO! Online applications for a post primary place for September 2025 close THIS Thursday 20 February at 12 noon. Applications received after the closing date will be treated as late. To begin or complete your application, please visit: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent For more information and guidance on completing an application, visit: www.eani.org.uk/admissions #EAadmissions

ALT 5 DAYS TO GO! Online applications for a post primary place for September 2025 close THIS Thursday 20 February at 12 noon. Applications received after the closing date will be treated as late. To begin or complete your application, please visit: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent For more information and guidance on completing an application, visit: www.eani.org.uk/admissions #EAadmissions

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