school closure

Senior civil servant legally entitled to approve closure of Co Armagh school campus, High Court rules

Pressure mounts to withdraw Co Tyrone primary school closure proposal

PRESSURE is mounting on the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) to scrap plans to shut a rural Co Tyrone primary school, with claims the closure would be a "great blow" to the community.

By Paul Ainsworth

Irish government explores possibility of extending mid-term school break

The Irish Government has raised the possibility of extending school closures over the mid-term break but said that "no decision has been taken".

By Cate McCurry and Press Association

Schools remain closed following heavy snowfall

A SMALL number of schools remained closed today following recent heavy snow across the north.

By Claire Simpson

'Please don't close my school' urges disabled Fermanagh student

A YOUNG disabled schoolboy has made a heartfelt plea for his school to remain open amid fears he will be forced out of mainstreaming education.

By Gareth McKeown

Clintyclay Primary School: High Court to reconsider its future

THE High Court is to reconsider its quashing of a decision to shut the first Catholic school in Northern Ireland attempting a transformation to integrated status.

By Staff Reporter