New £3.78m sports facilities at Belfast High School officially opened

Education Minister, Peter Weir, today visited Belfast High School in Newtownabbey for the official opening of the new sports facilities.

The new facilities comprise a sports hall, a fitness suite, a synthetic turf playing area and a drama studio.

Speaking at the official opening, the Minister said:

“I have been very impressed by these excellent new facilities and have no doubt they will be put to good use by pupils and teachers for many years to come. This scheme has been delivered under the School Enhancement Programme which provides schools with much-needed new and modern facilities.

“Ongoing investment in our schools estate is essential and projects such as this will help in the drive to improve the school environment and create a better place for pupils to learn and flourish.”

The School Enhancement Project (SEP) was announced in 2013 for projects costing between £500,000 and £4,000,000. The programme is targeted to meet the immediate and pressing needs in schools where major capital works are not deemed deliverable.

Lynn Gormley (Principal) and Charlotte Weir (Acting Principal) said:

"This is certainly a day of great celebration for the whole school community. Many new opportunities will now be available for our pupils because of these state of the art 21st century facilities.  We are extremely grateful to all those who have contributed in any way towards these very welcome and much needed additions to Belfast High School."

Notes to editors: 

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