Mayor Welcomes The Worshipful Company of Educators to City for Engagement on Regional Growth and Edu
19 May 2025
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council welcomed The Worshipful Company of Educators into the Guildhall for a special meeting as part of their weekend-long trip to the city.
The delegation of 36 from The Worshipful Company of Educators visited the city region, stopping off at The Guildhall for a meeting with Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr on Friday evening, hearing all about the city and district and enjoying a tour of the Guildhall’s various exhibitions.
Mayor Barr said she was delighted to welcome the group and hoped they enjoyed their overall trip to the city and wider North-West Region.
“It was fantastic to meet with The Worshipful Company of Educators and hear all about the work they do, and advocate for. It gave us an amazing opportunity to create connections with the group and raise awareness of all the amazing projects and programmes that are going on in this part of the world. It was also great to highlight the transformative work that is ongoing within the city and increase our own profile on a wider scale.”
Catherine McGuiness CBE, Master, Worshipful Company of Educators stated, "I’m delighted to be back in Derry, and to bring a delegation from the Educators to see some of the exciting educational and cultural initiatives in the city, hear plans for the future, and visit some of the amazing local sights. As ever, we’ve received a very warm welcome and feel honoured to have been greeted by the mayor"
During their time in the city, the delegation visited Foyle College, Ulster University and The Playhouse Theatre. The aim of the visit was to learn more about the City Region Growth Deal projects, the North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC) and the work the Playhouse is doing to deliver creative, innovative, and accessible arts, education and peacebuilding programmes that enrich the lives of many people within the city and district.
The Worshipful Company of Educators is the 109th livery company of the City of London. Established to raise awareness of and promote the education profession, the Company upholds standards of excellence and integrity within the field. Its membership comprises professionals from all sectors of education, including teachers, trainers, and administrators, providing a forum for members to discuss and exchange views on matters of topical interest.