Commenting on her decision the Minister said: “Parkhall College is well placed to achieve a successful transformation to integrated status. The Board of Governors and the staff are fully committed to the transformation plan and are keen to implement it as soon as possible. I give the school approval to transform to controlled integrated status on the condition that it meets the department’s intake requirements. I wish all concerned well for the future.”
Notes to Editors:
1. The North Eastern Education and Library Board (SELB) published Development Proposal No 243 on 28 October 2008, proposing the acquisition of controlled integrated status for Parkhall College with effect from 1 September 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.
2. Parkhall College currently operates on a split site on Steeple Road and at the former Massereene College site at Birch Hill, Antrim and is in line for capital investment for a replacement school.
3. Progress against the Transformation Plan will be monitored by the Department of Education.
4. Media queries, contact the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9701. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via page number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
