Extensive Expansion Work About To Begin At Newbridge Primary School.

Thursday, 3 June 2021 14:30

A second SEN unit has been approved, as part of the project.

24 pre-fabs are shortly to move on to a Kildare primary school site, while refurbishment and extension works are underway.

The project is beginning at St Conleths and Marys School, Newbridge.

The existing building is being up-graded, and additional accommodation construction.

The Dept. of Education has also confirmed that it has approved a second SEN unit at the school, to cater for additional children with Special needs.

It is subject to a revision of planning permission by KCC.

Kildare Fianna Fáil Senator, Fiona O'Loughlin, says "“Every year it is a huge challenge for parents to find school places for children in Newbridge, and all the more difficult for parents of children with special needs who have a right to be educated in their own community. We are dealing with a legacy of inaction in relation to the provision of adequate places for children with special needs. This is really good news today-it has been a pleasure to deal with Bryan and the Board of Management to achieve this positive result.”

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