Schools
Thrive Schools Partners...
- Abbey Community College
- Rathcoole Primary School
- Hollybank Primary School
- Whitehouse Primary School
- Abbots Cross Primary School
- St James’ Primary School
- Kings Park Primary School
We are working on…
- Increasing pupils’ aspirations
- Goal setting
- Consistent attendance policy and approach
- Improving transitions across nursery, primary, post primary and further education, training and employment
- Common assessment tool kit and reporting process
- Supporting pupil well-being
- Combined professional development
- Celebrating success and achievement
Abbots Cross principal Joanne Griffith talks about how being part of THRiVE has benefitted pupils and staff at her school...
News & Updates

News
Hope Matters Training
Great to see the Hope Matters Training starting today with 14 participants from across the community, including parents, schools, and Barnardo’s staff. A massive thank
November 20, 2025
THRiVE live
Check out the new THRiVE live, presenting a few highlights from Quarter 2, including Newtownabbey Family Connections summer scheme, SPARK, EVAWG training and impact reports
November 20, 2025
