The public consultation on a Department of Education to close St Columba’s Primary School in Newbuildings closes today, with members of the local community, parents, and former pupils are being encouraged to submit their formal representations directly to the Department’s area planning team.
The Department’s Development Proposal 754 outlines a tentative timeline to shut down the 71-year-old Catholic maintained school by August 30th next year, citing concerns over low enrolment numbers and long-term sustainability.
Members of staff and the parents’ committee were at Stormont last evening to see Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson hand in a petition calling for the closure proposal to be reassessed………..
You can submit your response using the following official channels:
1. Online Form & Email (Recommended)
- Email Address: area.planning@education-ni.gov.uk
- Subject Line: Formally state the proposal number and school name (e.g., Objection to Development Proposal 754 – St Columba’s Primary School, Newbuildings).
More details available HERE
