The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh and the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn pictured at St. Patrick's PS, Pennyburn, Derry on Wednesday morning for the launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane. Included are Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal, Marie McSheffrey, Vice Principal, Tom Cassidy, Director of Children and Families, Director of Social Work, Western Trust, Donna Downey, Principal Social Worker, Western Trust, Paul Sweeney, Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, Western Trust, Clare Maguire, Children and Young People's Co-Ordinator, DCSDC, School Nurses, NICCY representatives, Parents Representatives and pupils from the school. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY
IN PICTURES: Empowering Derry’s youngest citizens through rights education
The launch at St Patrick’s Primary School Pennyburn signals a major step in protecting the rights of every child in the district
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Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn and the Mayor, Ruairi McHugh pictured with some of the children at Wednesday's launch in St. Patrick's PS.
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Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn addressing the children at Wednesday's launch in St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
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Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn working with some of the pupils during Wednesday's launch in St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry.
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Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn and the Mayor, Ruairi McHugh in conversation during Wednesday's launch in St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry.