Lagan College is the first integrated secondary school in Northern Ireland and aims 'to educate to the highest standards Catholics, Protestants and others of goodwill together under the same roof'. It was established in response to the challenge of community conflict and a religiously divided school system in Northern Ireland.

It caters for approximately 1000 students between the ages of 12-18 and aims to promote acceptance and understanding of diversity and difference within communities among its pupils. It also organises and encourages student participation in innovative extra-curricular projects which engage participants in important global issues, such as the planned expedition to Peru in 2006 where students will help with local community projects.

In March 2005 a group of sixth form students also won the 'New to the Net' category of the Cable and Wireless Childnet Academy International Website competition with a website designed to allow young people living in divided communities to share their experiences and demonstrate the benefits of tackling division and conflict.

Project type

• Interfaith
• Schools

Region

• Belfast