Hazelwood and Forge Integrated Primary School were the first planned integrated primary schools in Northern Ireland, both opening their doors in 1985.
Officially launched at the time by boxing star, Barry McGuigan, Hazelwood IPS was founded by brave parents who sought a way of educating children from both sides of the troubled community together. On Friday, October 10, the school welcomed back some of those parents and two of its previous principals.
The choir sang, the school released doves and the children had a fabulous time with bouncy castles, a magician, hotdogs and ice cream.
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The children had a fabulous time with bouncy castles, a magician, hotdogs and ice cream. Photo: Hazelwood Integrated Primary School
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Entertainment from magician Fizz Whizz Pop. Photo: Hazelwood Integrated Primary School