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  • Minister samples school life on Rathlin Island

    Topics:
    • Curriculum and learning, 
    • Schools and infrastructure, 
    • Community relations, 
    • Schools' estate

    Date published: 14 October 2015

    The Minister was visiting pupils and staff at St Mary’s Primary School. He also met members of the Board of Governors and was taken on a tour of the island.

    Education Minister John O’Dowd has today got a taste of school life on Rathlin Island.

    The Minister was visiting pupils and staff at St Mary’s Primary School. He also met members of the Board of Governors and was taken on a tour of the island.

    He said:

    “It is a pleasure to be with you today and to sample in a small way school life on an island. In many ways you are learning in a very unique environment and I know you make the most of the natural beauty of your surroundings to enhance your educational experience.

    “It is very obvious that your school is at the heart of the community on Rathlin. I have enjoyed my visit here today and I wish you all well with your future studies.”

    Notes to editors:

    1. The Department of Education’s ‘Education Works’ campaign promotes the value of education. This year’s campaign aims to ensure that parents have information on schooling and that they are aware of the steps they can take to ‘Get Involved’ and support their teenager in achieving good outcomes at school. Watch out for the ads on television, radio and outdoor locations. The campaign highlights the vital role families can play in helping children do well at school and improve their life chances. Visit nidirect for more information or watch the TV ad on the Department’s YouTube channel. 

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    3. Media enquiries to the Department of Education Press Office Tel: 028 9127 9207. Out of office hours, contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 99 715 440, and your call will be returned.

     

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