This week sees a new era in Catholic Education in Ballymena with the opening of two new state of the art primary schools.
This week sees a new era in Catholic Education in Ballymena with the opening of two new state of the art primary schools.
St Colmcille’s and St Brigid’s Primary Schools as they will be called, are the outcome of a review and reorganisation of Catholic primary education provision within Ballymena.
The new schools will provide pupils and staff with 21st century accommodation to create the best possible teaching and learning environment. They will also feature on site playground and sporting areas.
Both schools will enshrine within their ethos the richness of values and high educational standards that characterise Catholic education.
Staff, pupils, and parents will join invited guests for the opening of the two new schools on Monday 3rd September.
Speaking in advance of their openings, Mr Brendan McKenna, the new principal of St Colmcille’s Primary Schools said;
“The first day of school can be a daunting prospect for everyone including parents, pupils and indeed staff. However this time there is a real excitement about the opening of our new school and what the future will bring to our pupils and our community”.
His sentiments are echoed by the newprincipal of St Brigid’s Primary School, Mr Jim Brady who commented;
“Schools are more than learning environments they are an integral part of the community where children are encouraged to develop at every level. The opening of our new school is recognition of the investment which our parents and staff have made in their community”.
Donal Flanagan, Chief Executive of the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools said;
“This is undoubtedly an exciting time for primary education in Ballymena and surrounding communities where their children can look forward to attending new, state of the art schools with the latest educational resources and highly committed staff”.
‘ENDS’