Write a commentThe new £8M Joseph’s Convent Primary School in Newry was officially opened last week and Education Minister John O’Dowd has sent his congratulations to the school.
The minister originally announced the capital investment for St Joseph’s Convent Primary School in June 2012 and the new build provides a 14-class base school, double nursery and two classrooms for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
The Minister thanked Principal Doreen O’Neill and the Board of Governors saying “I commend all those connected with the school for dedication to delivering this project and I wish everyone well for the future.”
Principal O’Neill said: “On behalf of the board of governors, staff and pupils I feel great pride and joy in welcoming everyone to school today to celebrate the historic occasion of the official opening of the new St. Joseph’s Convent Primary School.
“We are delighted to have moved into the new building and the new Nursery unit. The new school will enable high quality teaching and learning to continue for many generations to come.”
