Staff, pupils and governors welcomed Education Minister Paul Givan plus officials from the department and local elected representatives on Thursday, May 30.
Formed following the amalgamation of Carrickfergus College and Downshire School, the Academy has operated on a split site since September 2018. In February, Mr Givan announced a new build for Carrickfergus Academy had been identified as one of seven “priority projects”.
In a statement issued after the visit, Carrickfergus Academy said: “The guests spent a lovely morning seeing some of the Academy's excellent academic and pastoral provision across both campuses and were excited to report that the Academy is one of seven schools whose funding for Major Capital Investment Programme has been re-released.”
5. Ministerial Visit
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson enjoying the visit to Carrickfergus Academy. Photo: Submitted by Carrickfergus Academy
6. Ministerial Visit
East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons in conversation with a pupil about life at Carrickfergus Academy. Photo: Submitted by Carrickfergus Academy
7. Ministerial Visit
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson and Education Minister Paul Givan finding out more about the education provision at Carrickfergus Academy. Photo: Submitted by Carrickfergus Academy