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Launch of N Ireland Youth Information Handbook

The young people at Thornfield School have been working to customise the Youth Information Pack for Northern Ireland. They chose the design for the cover, updated and collected the contact details of organisations that they wanted to include. All this work deserved a reward!...so we asked Patricia Lewsley, the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, if she would host the launch of the Pack and she agreed. So on Thursday 30 April we had a great time at her office and were joined by friends and family to celebrate.

posted May 2009 [top of page]

Afasic Northern Ireland Steering Group

Help! Urgent! You are needed!
Mary Wright would like to form an Afasic Northern Ireland Steeing Group. The Group would guide and inform our work in Northern Ireland and possibly much more. If you are interested then please contact Mary for more information.

posted March 2009 [top of page]

Training Seminar - Wednesday 11th February 2009

This "Watch Your Language" training seminar takes place in Belfast. If your work involves contact with and support for young people whether in a leisure, education environment or if you are involved with staff development or training...this seminar is for YOU. Full details and booking form are available here.

posted January 2009 [top of page]

Young People's Day - 6 September 2008

The day is for young people aged 11-16 will be held in Belfast and give young SLI people a change to meet and get to know others. Full details are available here.

posted May 2008 [top of page]

Summer Schemes 2008

It’s that time of year again!
There will be two summer schemes this year. The two schemes follow similar programmes and cover a wide range of topics including making new friends, finding your way around, travelling on public transport, coping with bullying, what to do if things go wrong etc.

The emphasis is on having fun and making new friends and there is a fun event/outing on the final day.

Shantallow  Monday 21st July – Friday 25th July
12 places are available for young people moving from primary to secondary school.
Closing date 16th July

Lurgan Monday 4th August – Friday 8th August
12 places are available for young people moving from primary to secondary school
Closing date 30th July
Contact Mary Wright to reserve a place - 028 3756 9611

posted May 2008 [top of page]

Parent Support Workshop - 8 March 2008

This special half day workshop is designed to support children with the move from primary to secondary school.

The workshop is delivered by a parent, a teacher and a specialist speech and language therapist. The aim is to share as much practical advice and as many helpful tips as possible.

Further information and a booking form is available here.

posted February 2008 [top of page]

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