Weir approves closure of St James’ Primary School, Mullaghbrack
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Education Minister, Peter Weir, has approved the development proposal to close St James’ Primary School in Mullaghbrack (Drumatee).
The Minister said:
“St James’ Primary School has provided an excellent education to children from the local community. However, over the years the school has suffered from declining enrolments and is well below the minimum threshold for educational and financial viability.
“Having considered all the relevant information, I have decided to approve the proposal to close St James’ Primary School, Mullaghbrack with effect from 31 August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
“There is other alternative maintained provision available in the locality which will offer the opportunity to children for greater social interaction with their peers and improved access to a more broad and balanced primary curriculum.”
In conclusion the Minister paid tribute to everyone connected with the school who over the years have shown their commitment and dedication to the school and its pupils.
Notes to editors:
Notes to editors:
1. On 8 September 2015, the Education Authority (EA), at the request of the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS), published Development Proposal No. 404, proposing that St James’ Primary School would close from 31 August 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. The two-month objection period ended on 9 November 2015.
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