Minister Naughton inaugurates Greystones education campus
Minister Hildegarde Naughton officially opened the new educational campus at Greystones Community College, marking a significant boost to local learning facilities. The event celebrated the collaborative efforts of educators and the community to provide a modern space for nearly 900 students.
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Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton formally inaugurated the new Educational Campus at Greystones Community College on Friday, 4 September. The event featured a plaque unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating a major investment in the educational infrastructure of Greystones and the wider Wicklow area.
Attended by approximately 900 students, the campus offers a contemporary, welcoming environment designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Minister Naughton praised the dedication of the Department of Education and Youth, Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board, and all involved in the design, planning, and construction phases. She also paid tribute to Principal Ruairí Farrell, Deputy Principals Maria Lynch and Aaron Creavin, and the entire school community for their contributions.
During her visit, Minister Naughton also marked the 60th anniversary of St. Kevin’s Community College, acknowledging its longstanding role in serving generations of students. Additionally, she opened an outdoor classroom at Scoil Chonglais, highlighting the importance of learning beyond traditional classrooms. The Minister further expressed support for the ongoing development of Blessington Community College’s new three-storey building, which will accommodate 1,000 students and special education classes, emphasising education’s role in fostering confidence and potential among young people.
Attended by approximately 900 students, the campus offers a contemporary, welcoming environment designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Minister Naughton praised the dedication of the Department of Education and Youth, Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board, and all involved in the design, planning, and construction phases. She also paid tribute to Principal Ruairí Farrell, Deputy Principals Maria Lynch and Aaron Creavin, and the entire school community for their contributions.
During her visit, Minister Naughton also marked the 60th anniversary of St. Kevin’s Community College, acknowledging its longstanding role in serving generations of students. Additionally, she opened an outdoor classroom at Scoil Chonglais, highlighting the importance of learning beyond traditional classrooms. The Minister further expressed support for the ongoing development of Blessington Community College’s new three-storey building, which will accommodate 1,000 students and special education classes, emphasising education’s role in fostering confidence and potential among young people.
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