Mr David Malcolm, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education and Mrs Faustina Graham, Chief Inspector of the Education and Training Inspectorate visited Banbridge Academy.  Mr Robin McLoughlin OBE, alongside his senior colleagues were delighted to welcome the most senior public servants within Education in Northern Ireland.

During their visit, the Permanent Secretary and Chief Inspector took the opportunity to tour the wonderful school facilities and engaged in a wide-ranging conversation regarding Education.  The visit underscored the importance of service and leadership, values that are central to the ethos of Banbridge Academy.

Mr McLoughlin, expressed his gratitude for the visit:
“It was a tremendous privilege to host the Permanent Secretary and the Chief Inspector and we thank Mr Malcolm and Mrs Graham for their leadership across the Educational community of Northern Ireland.”