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.
(click the image below to view the presentation)

 The Education Authority’s proposals for a new post-primary school on the land at Three Mile Water Playing Fields, Doagh Road, were submitted to Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council for full planning approval in Spring 2022.
It is anticipated that construction will commence late 2023, with the anticipated opening in the academic year 2025/26

This will give our students, staff and community the most modern, up-to-date technology and infrastructure for learning and teaching.
Equiping everyone to realise our college motto of –
BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED.

	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.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xENut_nvZk

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A SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY

As ‘a school at the heart of the community with the community at the heart of the school’ Abbey Community College works in partnerships with parents, local business and community based groups to build opportunities for community education, sports participation and family support. Current partners include:

• Business in the Community
• Monkstown Boxing Club
• Monkstown Village Centre
• Barnardos
• Start 360
• Henderson Group
• Danske Bank
• Young Enterprise

As an active member of Newtownabbey Learning Community, collaboration with other local schools and Northern Regional College will enhance the curriculum by providing students with access to a wide range of academic and vocational courses at GCSE and Post 16.

Bridge Youth Club will operate for local children and young people of all ages in the evenings over the course of the week.