A new primary school has opened in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Education Minister John O'Dowd has officially opened St Teresa's Primary School, a seven class base school on Friday, 26 February.

Minister O'Dowd said: "It is a pleasure to return to St Teresa's today to join in the celebrations of your new school.

"A new school brings tangible change to the daily life of pupils, teachers and the wider community. Here at St Teresa's a new chapter begins with your brand new state of the art school which will enhance the learning for this generation and future generations."

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Mrs Anne Doran Principal of St Teresa's said: "This is a wonderful day for the children, staff, parents, and entire school community in St Teresa's as we see our dream of a new school become a reality. We are delighted to have a spacious, airy, bright, state of the art school building on Tarry Lane worthy of the school's fundamental goal to help each child grow and reach his/her full potential."

(CD/MH)