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27/03/2002
Troubled primary schools in north Belfast receive fresh funding
The Minister for Education, Martin McGuinness, has announced a further batch of funding programmes for primary schools across North Belfast.
£370,000 has been freshly allocated to 13 primary schools, which will in turn each receive £13,000 over two academic years.
This announcement is additional to the previous assistance contained in the Executive package of £1.5 million announced in December 2001 and £154,000 provided by the Department of Education to Holy Cross and Wheatfield Primaries in October.
The Minister said: “All schools in north Belfast have suffered as a result of the continuing unrest in the area.
“I am extremely concerned about the effect on staff and pupils of dealing with the very difficult circumstances in north Belfast and am pleased to announce that my Department has made funds available to provide immediate support for the remaining 13 primary schools in the area.
“This additional funding will help to relieve the tremendous pressure these schools have been operating under since last June.”
Speaking on Wednesday March 27, Mr McGuinness paid tribute to the dedication and professionalism of teachers and youth workers, who have worked to maintain a safe and secure environment for young people and to provide them with a good education throughout the disturbances in the area.
He added: “There are no easy solutions to the problems in north Belfast and community leaders, politicians and local residents must engage in constructive dialogue and work together to help build a better future for both communities.” (AMcE)
£370,000 has been freshly allocated to 13 primary schools, which will in turn each receive £13,000 over two academic years.
This announcement is additional to the previous assistance contained in the Executive package of £1.5 million announced in December 2001 and £154,000 provided by the Department of Education to Holy Cross and Wheatfield Primaries in October.
The Minister said: “All schools in north Belfast have suffered as a result of the continuing unrest in the area.
“I am extremely concerned about the effect on staff and pupils of dealing with the very difficult circumstances in north Belfast and am pleased to announce that my Department has made funds available to provide immediate support for the remaining 13 primary schools in the area.
“This additional funding will help to relieve the tremendous pressure these schools have been operating under since last June.”
Speaking on Wednesday March 27, Mr McGuinness paid tribute to the dedication and professionalism of teachers and youth workers, who have worked to maintain a safe and secure environment for young people and to provide them with a good education throughout the disturbances in the area.
He added: “There are no easy solutions to the problems in north Belfast and community leaders, politicians and local residents must engage in constructive dialogue and work together to help build a better future for both communities.” (AMcE)
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