AN EXTENSION for St Aidan’s National School in Shannon has been confirmed by the Department of Education.
Officials in the Department of Education have given the go-ahead for the development of two new mainstream classes, two new special educational needs classrooms and one special education training place.
Hopes for inclusion of a new school hall in the project have been dashed but school management have said they will keep trying to find a way to try make this a reality. “We are thrilled to finally get the go ahead to start this project which has been years in the making. It’s such a pity not to have approval for a school hall but we will keep trying,” a spokesperson for the school stated.
Clare TD, Cathal Crowe welcomed the approval from the Department. “I am delighted to have been engaging with St Aidan’s National School to-date and to see this hugely welcome news come through”.
Deputy Crowe pointed out that he is a former “college buddy” and teaching practice partner of St Aidan’s NS principal Patrice Hayes.
