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It is estimated that 17% of children living in Northern Ireland are overweight, while 8% are obese.

The number of pupils seeking post-primary school places has risen again this year.

Principals of 547 primary schools say the Northern Ireland teaching community has been brought to its knees by the ongoing funding crisis.

Around one in four teachers said they were physically attacked at least once a week.

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been appointed honorary professor of peace studies at Queen’s University in Belfast.

One in five school staff in Northern Ireland are assaulted once a week, a survey has revealed.

In the Schools Cup football final, St Malachy’s College won out 3-1 over De La Salle after extra time at Seaview.

Despite a spirited fightback from Omagh Christian Brothers School, St Michael’s College Enniskillen won out in their MacRory Cup encounter.

Methodist College Belfast stormed to success at Kingspan Stadium with a 45-17 win over defending champions Campbell College.

Northern Ireland is to get an extra £140m this year from the Treasury.