Welcome to Abbey Community College

Mrs Quinn was absolutely delighted to welcome the Minister of Education, Paul Givan, to the College.

Exciting News!

The entire Abbey Community College school family is absolutely delighted to hear from the Minister of Education today that he is releasing the funds to enable our new school project to move forward to the procurement and construction phases. A huge amount of work has been undertaken to date and it is wonderful that all the design and planning work will now become a reality.

 Our school population has grown by 300 since opening in September 2015 and the state of the art facilities that our new school will bring are much needed by our staff, students and wider community.

 This substantial investment ensures that our aspirational school motto of ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’ will be enhanced for all our young people into the future.

 We are indebted to everyone who has worked alongside us to reach this significant milestone.

The future is bright for the families of the Newtownabbey area.

We are excited to release our 3D Virtual Flyover of the new school building
as we look to the future for all at Abbey.

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Thank You for a successful first term at NI Schools Esports Club!

As we approach the end of a fantastic first term at our NI Schools Esports Clubs, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to you, the parents, for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout these past weeks.

It has been an incredible journey witnessing your sons and daughters embrace the world of Esports with enthusiasm, teamwork, and a passion for gaming. The progress and camaraderie displayed by each participant have truly made this term memorable for all of us at NI Schools Esports.

What’s happening next term?

We are excited to share that we are aspiring to become a social enterprise, aiming to create an even more impactful and inclusive environment for our students.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that we will soon be releasing details for the next term of Esports Club at your son / daughters school. We encourage you to keep an eye out for an email, which will provide you with priority access to secure a spot for your son or daughter in next term's club.

The upcoming term promises new adventures, exciting challenges, and, of course, plenty of gaming fun. The details regarding the schedule, timings, and dates will be available on our website: https://nischoolsesports.com. Be sure to check the website for the latest updates and information.

Once again, thank you for entrusting us with the opportunity to engage and inspire your children through Esports. We are honoured to be a part of their journey and can't wait to continue this exciting adventure in the next term.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!

Operation Encompass
Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.   Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse. 
As a school we have ensured that members of our staff, known as a Key Adult, have been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.   We are continuing to work behind the scenes to upskill our Safeguarding Team to ensure that the best possible support can be given to both the young person and the families, if and when needed.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.  We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. 

Welcome to Abbey video

https://youtu.be/5xAMiXIsAfU