Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, attended the official opening and blessing of De La Salle College in Belfast this morning.
Speaking after the opening, the Education Minister said: “The completion of this building represents a tremendous milestone for the community. Congratulations must go to the Board of Governors and teachers who campaigned for this building.
“It is a pleasure to see so many pupils, both past and present, take part in the celebrations of the opening and I hope that every young person who passes through the door enjoys their education and life at De La Salle.
“I look forward to seeing the next big milestone for De La Salle when phase two of this development is completed in June 2009.”
Notes to Editors:
- Phase one of the projects was completed in December 2007 and included the majority of general classrooms; assembly hall; oratory; technology and the school meal accommodation.
- Work on the construction of the junior school (phase2) which includes the sports hall and the remaining general classrooms is still ongoing and is not due to complete until June 2009.
- For media queries please contact the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9701. Outside office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
