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19/02/2025
County Armagh School Opens After £1.1m Investment
A £1.1m project to provide new and improved facilities at a County Armagh primary school has been completed.
Education Minister Paul Givan officially opened the upgraded Foley Primary School, which saw additions of a multi-purpose sports hall, two mobile classrooms, new school central heating system, resurfacing of the school yard and a new perimeter fence with controlled access.
Speaking at the official opening, Paul Givan, said: "The investment of over £1.1m has provided new, improved facilities and accommodation for all the school staff and pupils at Foley Primary School. This will enhance the educational experience for everyone attending the school and for future generations.
"The opening of any school buildings and refurbishments is something to be celebrated and improving the schools' estate remains a key priority for me."
The new multi-purpose sports hall will enable all curriculum areas, including PE, drama and music to be delivered to a high standard in a safe environment, while the overall scheme will make a real difference in helping to deliver high-quality education for the school's pupils.
The Minister concluded: "It is always a privilege to visit schools across Northern Ireland and see at first hand the excellent work that is being carried out. I know that the principal, his staff and the Board of Governors work hard to make the school a happy and caring place for all their pupils and I wish them every success for the future in their new facilities."
Education Minister Paul Givan officially opened the upgraded Foley Primary School, which saw additions of a multi-purpose sports hall, two mobile classrooms, new school central heating system, resurfacing of the school yard and a new perimeter fence with controlled access.
Speaking at the official opening, Paul Givan, said: "The investment of over £1.1m has provided new, improved facilities and accommodation for all the school staff and pupils at Foley Primary School. This will enhance the educational experience for everyone attending the school and for future generations.
The new multi-purpose sports hall will enable all curriculum areas, including PE, drama and music to be delivered to a high standard in a safe environment, while the overall scheme will make a real difference in helping to deliver high-quality education for the school's pupils.
The Minister concluded: "It is always a privilege to visit schools across Northern Ireland and see at first hand the excellent work that is being carried out. I know that the principal, his staff and the Board of Governors work hard to make the school a happy and caring place for all their pupils and I wish them every success for the future in their new facilities."
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