Press Release
Date: Monday 20th November 2006 (NR/32/06)
'True Colours' a stroke of inspiration
An inspirational display by some of Northern Ireland's brightest young artists and designers was unveiled at the 'true colours' exhibition in Omagh College.
Organised by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and sponsored by First Trust Bank, 'true colours' showcases the best and most intriguing work from CCEA's summer 2006 GCSE and GCE Art and Design examinations.
Neil Anderson, Director of Operations at CCEA, praised the work on show and emphasised the benefits for the many art students attending:
"'true colours' showcases the remarkable artwork being produced in Northern Ireland's schools and colleges. The standard of work is testament to the outstanding creative talent of our young people.
Congratulations to all the students whose work is exhibited and to their teachers who have encouraged them to make such good use of their artistic ability, I'm sure they are very proud to see their work displayed in such a public setting.
This exhibition attracts over 8000 visitors each year. Visiting students gain valuable insights and inspirations from the creativity and imagination of other young people. They can see at a glance what it takes to achieve top grades in CCEA's GCSE and GCE Art and Design. I hope that visiting 'true colours' will motivate them to have their own work hanging on these walls in years to come.
I am delighted that through their sponsorship, First Trust Bank is helping us to promote the 'true colours' exhibition."
Tommy Doran, Omagh Branch Manager, First Trust Bank said:
"The First Trust Bank is honoured to once again be associated with the 'true colours' art exhibition. The exhibition is a unique arts education initiative, which serves to both inspire and nurture the creative abilities of our young people - the artists and designers of tomorrow. It is a particular delight, to be able to visit this inspirational display right here in Omagh."
Speaking at the launch Victor Refaussé, Director Omagh College commented;
"Omagh College is delighted to be involved in an event that celebrates and publicises the excellent standard of artwork being produced by Northern Ireland students. It is through the hard work of the students, whose work is featured here today, and the insightful guidance and commitment of their teachers that the high standard of visual arts in Northern Ireland will continue to flourish."
The exhibition will also be displayed in CCEA, Clarendon Dock, Belfast from Monday 29th January 2007. The exhibitions are free of charge and open to the public. Schools and FE Colleges should book in advance by contacting CCEA Events Management on (028) 9026 1401.
CCEA is the only examinations board in the United Kingdom to provide art and design teachers and their students with a teaching and learning opportunity where they may see and experience at first-hand work by other students. Students who have visited our exhibition in previous years tell us that viewing the work provides invaluable insight into the development and realisation of ideas, and helps them prepare for their art and design courses.
'true colours' Omagh Launch - order of events
5.00 |
Arrival of guests |
5.30 |
Neil Anderson, CCEA Director of Operations – introduction and focus of exhibition |
5.35 |
Victor Refaussé, Director of Omagh College – welcome address and launch of exhibition |
5.45 |
Tom Doran, Branch Manager, First Trust Bank Omagh – comment on importance of sponsoring the event and the opportunity to be involved in education |
| 5.55 | Marion Miller, CCEA Officer for Art & Design - closing remarks |
'true colours' 2006/07 venues and dates
Omagh -
Central Hall in Omagh College, 2 Mountjoy Road, Omagh
Monday 20th November to Thursday 30th November 2006
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 5 pm
Belfast -
Conference Hall in CCEA, Clarendon Dock, Belfast
Monday 29th January to Friday 16 February 2007
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 5 pm
'true colours' - the exhibitors
Exhibitor |
School / College |
GCE A2 |
|
Anna McKeever |
Rathmore Grammar College Belfast |
Clare Hardy (Top Candidate) |
St Louis Grammar School Kilkeel |
Conor Maguire |
St Patrick's College Belfast |
Daniella Carson |
Cambridge House Grammar School Ballymena |
Emma McKeown |
Ballyclare Secondary School |
Fiona Johnston |
Our Lady of Mercy Girls School Belfast |
Hayley Jones |
Lurgan College |
Jamie Doak |
Belfast High School Newtownabbey |
Jason Stead |
The Wallace High School Lisburn |
Joanne Smyth (Top Candidate) |
Down High School Downpatrick |
Karen McMenamey |
Dominican College Belfast |
Laura Girvan |
Lurgan College |
Laura Harriott (Top Candidate) |
Rathmore Grammar College Belfast |
Louise Murphy |
Mount Lourdes Grammar School Enniskillen |
Meabh McCluskey |
Limavady Grammar School |
Niall Carlin |
St Columb's College Londonderry |
Nicola Malcolmson |
Banbridge Academy |
Orla Clarke |
St Dominic's High School Belfast |
Padraig Mulholland |
St Colman's College Newry |
Rachel Willis |
New-Bridge Integrated College Banbridge |
Ryan McMahon |
La Salle Boys' School Belfast |
Seamus O'Labhradha |
St Patrick's College Belfast |
Stephanie Palmer |
Friends School Lisburn |
Yasmin Lynn |
Belfast High School Newtownabbey |
AS |
|
Adam Horner |
Rainey Endowed School Magherafelt |
Amy McAuley |
Dalriada School Ballymoney |
Amy Mulvenna |
St Macnissi's College Carnlough |
Claire McFaul |
The Wallace High School Lisburn |
Darren Bingham |
Ashfield Boys' High School Belfast |
Gemma Doherty |
Our Lady & St Patrick's College Knock Belfast |
Gillian Brady |
Mount Lourdes Grammar School Enniskillen |
Hannah Beattie |
Down High School Downpatrick |
James Hull |
Banbridge Academy |
Jason Clyde |
Cambridge House Grammar School Ballymena |
John McKeown |
St Patrick's College Belfast |
John Ward |
St Columb's College Londonderry |
Kara Todd |
Ballyclare Secondary School |
Kerri White |
St Louis Grammar School Kilkeel |
Linda Quinn |
Lismore Comprehensive School Craigavon |
Michael Byrne |
St Paul 's High School Bessbrook |
Patricia McErlean |
Our Lady of Mercy Girls School Belfast |
Paula Vallely |
St Patrick's High School Keady |
Rosanna Moore |
Sacred Heart Grammar School Newry |
Ruth Haydock |
Friends School Lisburn |
GCSE |
|
Aileen McGoldrick |
St Aidan's High School Enniskillen |
Alison Tong |
Our Lady of Mercy Girls School Belfast |
Andrew McKay |
Dalriada School Ballymoney |
Aodh O'Neill |
St Patrick's Academy Dungannon |
Catherine Smyth |
St Patrick's High School Keady |
Christina Haughey |
Sacred Heart College Omagh |
Claire Beacom |
Glastry College Ballyhalbert |
Claire Martin |
Limavady High School |
Claire McElduff |
St Ciaran's High School Ballygawley |
Danielle Donaghy |
Our Lady of Mercy Girls School Belfast |
Eimear Carolan |
St Joseph ’s Grammar School Donaghmore |
Elaine McVeigh |
St Malachy's High School Castlewellan |
Grace Murphy |
St Macnissi's College Carnlough |
Hannah Brown |
Enniskillen Collegiate |
Joanne Doyle |
St Mary's College Portglenone |
Karl Ewart |
Campbell College Belfast |
Lynn McAdam |
Portadown Independent Christian School |
Lynsey Brown |
Magherafelt High School |
Lynsey Jess |
City of Armagh High School |
Mary Boyle |
St Patrick's High School Keady |
Meghan Quigley |
Aquinas Grammar School Belfast |
Melissa Gallagher |
Belfast High School Newtownabbey |
Naomi Brush |
Omagh Academy |
Nathan Jones |
Devenish College Enniskillen |
Niamh Mallon |
Rathmore Grammar College Belfast |
Nicole Robinson |
Larne Grammar |
Orla McElroy |
Assumption Grammar School Ballynahinch |
Rosemary Dekker |
Bloomfield Collegiate School Belfast |
Susanna Monaghan |
Loreto Grammar School Omagh |
Thomas Perry |
Oakgrove Integrated College Londonderry |
Media enquiries to Ruth Maguire on (028) 9026 1216, Mobile 07796947993. E mail rhmaguire@ccea.org.uk
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Note to Editors
CCEA is the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment.
CCEA places learners and those who have a concern for their educational and personal development at the forefront of its thinking. CCEA's mission is:
"To enable the full potential of all learners to be achieved and recognised"
What we do
CCEA is a unique educational body in the UK , bringing together the three areas of curriculum, examinations and assessment.
Advising Government – on what should be taught in Northern Ireland ’s schools and colleges.
Monitoring Standards – ensuring that the qualifications and examinations offered by awarding bodies in Northern Ireland are of an appropriate quality and standard.
Awarding Qualifications
– as Northern Ireland’s leading awarding body we offer a diverse range of qualifications, such as GCSEs, including the new GCSE Double Award specifications in vocational subjects, GCE A and AS levels, Entry Level Qualifications, and Graded Objectives in Modern Languages.
- CCEA also offers a range of Awards and Certificates in Education, Training and Skills (ACETS) targeted at learners who want to get
the knowledge, understanding and skills needed
to hit the ground running in the world of work.
