Ruth Wilson

Educational Leader,
Writer of Children's Books,
English Specialist,
Retired School Principal

[Lyric Theatre Belfast @LyricBelfast]

This #WorldPoetryDay we remember two titans of Northern Irish Poetry & great patrons of the Lyric, Michael Longley & Seamus Heaney. Both were valued audience members & champions of the Lyric, so we encourage you to read and re-read their extraordinary works Today in celebration!

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Thanks for this. We use music a great deal with our Mum and it brings her joy and a sense of peace even on troubled days.

[Shauna Fannin @fannin_shauna]

The power of music to soothe and delight. A simple intervention that could help hospitalised patients with dementia too.

[Tony Gallagher @tgeducation]

This is [... checks notes ...] unprecedented.

[DunclugCollegePE @DunclugPE]

Congratulations to former pupil Craig Farquhar on his selection for the NI U21 squad 👏

[Presbyterian Church @pciassembly]

On a visit to @balmoralshow @PCIModerator praised farmers & farming families for the work that they do in providing food for our tables, their contribution to the local economy, while managing the countryside, all of which is often taken for granted Story: https://t.co/zISE2G9oez

[Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again @SeamusHeaneyNLI]

Over fifty years ago, Heaney looked down from the bridge over the Moyola river and wrote a poem that celebrates the month of May.

'MAY'
'When I looked down from the bridge
Trout were flipping the sky
Into smithereens, the stones
Of the wall warmed me.'

From: 'Wintering Out'

[PCI Moderator @PCIModerator]

Preaching at Trinity church (Rye) NY...a privilege on Palm Sunday

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

At PMQ’s in @HouseofCommons @DerekThomasUK asked @RishiSunak to make #BrainTumours a ‘critical priority’. The PM responded he would make sure Derek gets a meeting with the relevant minister, so ‘funding gets out the people who need it’ ➡️ https://t.co/z6xQQTw8r8 #APPGBT

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Privileged to have worked with Joan professionally on many occasions, but most of all, to call her a dear friend. Sincere condolences to Joanna, Harriet and Marcus and her wider family circle.

[Ballymoney Chronicle @BmoneyChronicle]

Well respected Co Antrim civic leader passes away...

https://t.co/qu40wlToLQ

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

I was delighted to attend 'The Sound of Music'. There was sensitive characterisation and angelic singing from a highly talented cast of pupils, made possible by superb teamwork from staff. There's something for everyone in a school production! Congratulations Dunclug College!

[Dunclug College @dunclugcollege]

A few pictures from the last night of our school show "The Sound of Music". Fantastic performances from the cast supported by a brilliant bunch of musicians! #thesoundofmusic

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Sincere condolences to his wife Ann and the whole family. Rab lived his retirement life to the full in Australia but never lost the interest in, and passion for, school life and his former pupils - whom he loved to refer to as 'the weans'. He was a joy to know.

[Dunclug College @dunclugcollege]

We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of former Principal, Mr Rab Sloan. He was Principal at Dunclug College from Sept 1987 until his retirement in Aug 2005. He is fondly remembered by past & present colleagues & pupils. We extend our sympathies to his family circle.

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

@AudreyJ38923673 Lovely to hear from you Audrey. Hope all is well with you too.

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

It was a great pleasure to attend Prize Day and celebrate an excellent year in the college. Well done students, past and present, and congratulations to Principal, Deputies and staff.

[Dunclug College @dunclugcollege]

Prize Day 2022 was a great celebration of pupil performance, parents, former pupils and friends coming together with current pupils staff. Rev Dr
@martinmcneely
challenged and encouraged the student body whilst the college choirs entertained us. 3/3

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Brilliant results. Well done pupils and staff.

[Niall Oliver @NroPrincipal]

@dunclugcollege
5 A*- C. 89% Fantastic! 
Maths A*-C        66% Super!
English A*-C       82% Smashing!
Pupils achieving 5 A*- C including E&M: 64% up from 51% in 2019!
7 A*- C 68% up from 46% in 2019!
7 A*- C including E&M: 57% up from 41% in 2019!
#Celebrate👏

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Congratulations on an excellent achievement.

[Dunclug College @dunclugcollege]

ELLIE REID wins THE SCALABIS CUP

Our sixth form trampoling star Ellie performed two brilliant passes in the final to win her first international medal for GBR! 👏

Congratulations on your 🥇 Ellie we are all very proud of you!!

[Dr Chris Wilson @Padwilson]

Please join me on 26 May for this ⁦@EnergyInstitute and ⁦@iemanet⁩ event on Industrial Fuel Switching Demonstration Project | Energy Institute https://t.co/m3jrMZuk1g

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

So sorry Jane to hear this sad news. She sounds like a lovely person who made a difference in so many ways. Even with such special memories, you will just miss her.

[Jane Loughrey @jane_loughrey]

My mum dedicated her entire life to teaching children. We are all heartbroken but so, so proud of her and all that she achieved during her fantastic career ❤️

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

Lovely to view this today from a sunny spot in Covent Garden.

[Niall Oliver @NroPrincipal]

What a great way to spend a few minutes on Friday afternoon @dunclugcollege with Kyle, one of our Yr12 pupils. Follow your talent!

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

You were a very worthy finalist Amy. You are a wonderful performer - this is just the beginning... keep on keeping on!

[Ruth Wilson @RuthWilson_Ed]

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