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GCSE and A Level students got an opportunity to get their hands on over £100,000 worth of hi-tech microscopes.  The 3-D microscope and electron microscope at over £30,000 each were the stars of the show. We could even see a pollen grain that had landed...

International Integrated Education Week 2014 will take place from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th March. The theme this year will be “Building Bridges”. During the week at Ulidia we will be making a paper chain linking each student in each classroom around the school. This is being...

After finishing 2nd in the Northern Ireland schools Volleyball League the U18 boys had a tough draw in the quarter final playoffs against SRC Armagh.  The Armagh team were made up of a number of players from the Northern Ireland squad and are always renowned...

The U16 Ulidia Volleyball team travelled to Larne this week in the knockout stages of the volleyball league. The boys served well and contested every point throughout the match. Unfortunately they were beaten in two sets. It is worth noting however that from the eleven boys...

On Wednesday 12th February, the junior school pupils had a valentines day disco which was organised for them by the sixth form mentors. A great time was had by all that attended. [gallery link="file" ids="11663,11654,11655,11657,11658,11659,11660,11662,11661"]...

Dr. Michael McKillop in his role as Sky Sports Living for Sport Ambassador returned to the school to continue his work with the year 12 Sports Studies students.  In his visit he spent time assisting and motivating them in planning their sports event.  The students...

Year 11 students attended the Annual Carrickfergus Youth Fair on Tuesday 11th February in Oakfield Community Centre. This focused on raising educational attainment and encouraging positive choices. [gallery link="file" ids="11601,11600,11599,11598,11597,11594,11595"]...

Ulidia Integrated College has been featured on the official Irish Football Association website. Irish FA coaches and Ulidia Integrated College teachers have teamed up as part of an innovate and creative pilot project (MIND The Ball)  to educate teenagers to promote positive language and attitudes. Click...

The Football Empowerment Day was a roaring success with pupils really embracing the day. Hosted at the University of Ulster (Jordanstown) by Irish FA coaches on Wednesday 5th February, the event was focussed on Year 10 boys and girls from the school and aimed to...

Next week Yr14 are organising a Volleyball tournament for year11 and 12 pupils in preparation for the N. Ireland Schools cups in March.  The event is also being run as part of the year 14 BTEC course s. Venue: Sports Hall Dates: 11,13 & 14th February 2014 Time:...