| Danielle
Bambrick and Helen McCluskey, two of the schools young students
assisted the Secretary of State with his official duty of
declaring Ceara ‘officially open’.
Dr Peter Cunningham, Principal of Ceara, after thanking the
Secretary of State for attending, paid tribute to all those
who had worked tirelessly in the campaign for a new school
over many years. He said "I wish to pay the fullest
tribute to my staff for their professionalism, enthusiasm,
dedication and empathy for our children – it has known
no bounds." He added thanks to "the Southern Education
& Library Board for their foresight and vision in providing
excellent facilities for children who have severe learning
difficulties".
Moira Alexander, Chairperson of the SELB spoke of her delight
at being involved in such an event and also offered her congratulations
to principal Peter Cunningham and staff. She commented: "Today
is an exciting day for all those gathered together for the
official opening of Ceara. I am delighted to join with the
children, parents, staff and colleagues in celebrating on
this joyous occasion", she added to the children,
"you are all very special to all of us and I am proud
of you today, as are your parents and teachers and bring all
the best wishes of the Southern Board to all of you in your
new school."
After the official ceremony, guests were then invited to tour
the school and visit classrooms to talk to the children and
teachers first hand about their personal experiences of moving
to the new school.. |
