We are immensely privileged in Northern Ireland that there is already a strong Christian influence in many of our schools through the Christian pupils, teachers and other members of staff who work there each day, through church representatives on the Board of Governors, through volunteers who share the message of the Bible in assemblies and RE lessons and through others who act as salt and light as they serve their local schools in various ways.

The Christian influence currently enjoyed in our schools and the rich heritage passed down from generation to generation is an immense blessing to be treasured and preserved.

Scripture Union's ministry in schools exists to:

• promote the Bible as the source of Truth and Life.
• reach pupils with the Good News of Jesus.
• support and encourage Christians serving God in schools.
• envision and equip churches to pray for and engage with their local schools.

The main focus of our work can be broadly divided into three areas:

1. Primary Schools
2. Secondary Schools
3. E3
   

For more information on each of these areas, please click on the appropriate links.

Schools Team

	Anita Conkey - Schools Development Manager Anita has overall responsibility for SU Schools work across Northern Ireland. Engaging children, young people and adults with God in order to hear his voice is where her heart is. To contact Anita, click here.
	Paul Cameron - Primary Schools Coordinator Paul helps children understand what it means to follow Jesus.  Opening up the Bible in assemblies, lessons and SU groups, sharing his skills and knowledge with others and constantly learning are core but “I enjoy most of what I do” sums him up. To contact Paul, click here.
	Rick Hill - Secondary Schools Project Worker Rick is passionate about meeting and communicating with young people right across the country and just loves opening the Bible with them. Having had a huge impact in his own life, he believes strongly in what God can do through SU groups within schools.   “I love the face to face visits in schools.  It feels like it’s the heart of my job when I’m with a group of young people within a school.” To contact Rick, click here.
	Colin Stitt - E3 Project Coordinator As E3 Project Coordinator, Colin is responsible for the development of the E3 Schools Project in new districts across Northern Ireland. To contact Colin, click here .
	Leanne Dunlop - East Belfast Schools Worker Four years teaching Primary 6/7 and 4 years on the SU Schools team means that this see-saw is perfectly balanced!  “Every year I find the opportunities grow, as relationships develop and churches become more interested…Love being in the classroom, teaching children about Jesus!” To contact Leanne, click here.
	Jenny Atkinson - North Coast Schools Worker Jenny has enjoyed 3 years in post and seen the growth in schools work and the building up of good relationships  “Opening the Bible with children is really special and it’s what I’m passionate about.” To contact Jenny, click here.
	Rachel Sheppard - Ballymena Schools Worker Rachel is the latest addition to our team as Ballymena Schools worker.  The opportunity to teach God's word to children and young people in schools in Ballymena is the challenge for Rachel as she seeks to engage, equip and empower pupils, teachers and churches in this District.  To contact Rachel, click here.
	Kyle Alexander - Sports Project Worker Kyle joins the team part-time this year to work in selected  Primary schools as a Football coach giving coaching sessions for interested children "whilst introducing them to Jesus and the fullness of life that he offers". Recently qualified, he works as a physio with sportspeople. He plays football, loves all sports but most of all, wants others to hear about Jesus' love and follow Him. To contact Kyle, click here.