Chairman of Finaghy Primary School Board of Governors awarded MBE

THE PRINCIPAL of Finaghy Primary School has paid a glowing tribute to Peter Breene, the Board of Governor Chairman, who has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for more than 30 years voluntary service to education.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jan 2013, 07:00 BST

Mr Alastair Mackay described Mr Breene as someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes, leading the governors to make Finaghy Primary School the school what it is today. He described him as the ‘business brain’ behind many of their community projects who remains as enthusiastic as ever about the school’s future development.

Mr Mackay commented, “Peter’s work at Finaghy Primary, alongside his commitments as Rector’s warden at Saint Polycarps Church, make him a shining example of public service.

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“We are delighted that his remarkable community contributions have been honoured in this way.”

Mr Breene from Drumbeg said that he was not only surprised but ‘flattered’ at receiving the honour. As chairman of the Board of Governors for some years he has helped transform the school which was originally built in 1934, to a community complex for the area. It received £400,000 from the lottery fund for their sports zone.

Peter was 38 years in the Northern Bank. He worked for many years as Head Office Manager of Administration. He is married to Heather and have two grown up children Karen and Michael.

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