Education Minister John O’Dowd.
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved the development proposals to close St Francis of Assisi Primary School and Envagh Primary School in Castlederg.
Mr O’Dowd said both schools had provided “excellent education” for children from the local community but over the years the schools have suffered from declining enrolments.
St Francis of Assisi has a current enrolment of 16 pupils and Envagh Primary School’s enrolment is 12 pupils this year.
Mr O’Dowd added: “Having considered all the relevant information including the number of spare school places in the Castlederg area, I have decided to approve the proposals to close St Francis of Assisi and Envagh Primary Schools, with effect from 31 August 2015.”
The Minister paid tribute to everyone connected with both schools who, he said, had over many years have shown their commitment and dedication to the schools and its pupils.
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