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19/07/2004
Holywood schools get amalgamation go-ahead
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has approved a development proposal to amalgamate two primary schools in Holywood, Co Down.
The two existing primary schools – Holywood and Redburn – will amalgamate into a new co-educational primary school to be built on the site currently occupied by Priory College.
The South Eastern Education and Library Board intends to publish a further development proposal in relation to the relocation of Priory College.
Commenting on the decision - which has yet to be given an amalgamation date - Mr Gardiner said: “I am delighted to approve this proposal by the South Eastern Education and Library Board, which will provide modern, purpose-built facilities for young primary school children in this area."
Holywood PS, which opened in 1956 and was extended in 1977, currently has 523 pupils enrolled, while Redburn PS, which opened in 1960, has 356 registered pupils.
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The two existing primary schools – Holywood and Redburn – will amalgamate into a new co-educational primary school to be built on the site currently occupied by Priory College.
The South Eastern Education and Library Board intends to publish a further development proposal in relation to the relocation of Priory College.
Commenting on the decision - which has yet to be given an amalgamation date - Mr Gardiner said: “I am delighted to approve this proposal by the South Eastern Education and Library Board, which will provide modern, purpose-built facilities for young primary school children in this area."
Holywood PS, which opened in 1956 and was extended in 1977, currently has 523 pupils enrolled, while Redburn PS, which opened in 1960, has 356 registered pupils.
(MB)
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