New £10m building will reunite Glenravel school operating on split site
Pupils at a Glenravel school can look forward to learning together at the one location following a £10million investment.
The project will deliver nine new classrooms at Mary Queen of Peace Primary School, which had been operating across a split site.
Speaking following a sod-cutting ceremony, Education Minister Paul Givan said: “Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for Mary Queen of Peace Primary School and the wider community of Glenravel.
“Providing inspiring environments for teaching and learning is a key factor in supporting our children to thrive. This investment will deliver lasting benefits for years to come, ensuring Mary Queen of Peace can deliver high quality education for generations to come.
“Schools are so much more than just the building that houses them, they are the people who teach, lead and work within them and the parents and wider communities that support them, often going above and beyond.
“I commend the school and all those involved for their hard work in reaching this milestone and I wish them every success as the vision for the new school becomes a reality."
Construction began in March and is due for completion in July 2027.
Principal Malachy Conlon said: “Today is a momentous occasion in the history at Mary Queen of Peace Primary School. Our new school is the result of years of hard work, planning and teamwork. I pay tribute to everyone involved.
"Our new school is an investment in the future of our pupils and the whole school community.”