Significant progress is being made on a £3m improvement project at a school in Warrenpoint.

Education Minister John O'Dowd visited the St Mark's High School site on Thursday.

The project includes a new three-storey block at the rear of the school as well as internal alterations and refurbishment of existing accommodation. The work will encompass science and general classrooms, a sixth-form study, ICT room, new changing rooms and toilets, a digital media suite and enhanced disability access.

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The Minister said: "This £3million investment will enable improvements to be carried out which will positively impact on pupils, teachers and school staff. The improved and new accommodation at the school will provide better facilities for our young people to learn in and an improved working environment for all the school staff."

The School Enhancement Programme (SEP) was announced in 2013 for projects costing between £500,000 and £4,000,000.

(CD/JP)