A NEW build for Devenish College in Enniskillen has moved a step closer after the economic appraisal carried out by the Western Education and Library Board backed plans for a new 800 pupil school on the Tempo Road, on the same site acquired back in 2005.
Latest: WELB backing for new build at Devenish College
A new build for Devenish College in Enniskillen has moved a step forward after the economic appraisal carried out by the Western Education and Library Board backed plans for a new 800 pupil school on the Tempo Road.
Minister sticks to her guns on ‘shambolic’ board
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster had stood by comments made regarding what she perceived as the ‘shambolic’ handling of the transfer of pupils from Lisnaskea High School to Devenish College by the Western Education and Library Board.
‘Obnoxious, unprofessional’: Foster attacked for High School comments
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has been described as “unprofessional” and “obnoxious” for her comments describing the Western Education and Library Board as ‘shambolic’ in its handling of the transfer of pupils from Lisnaskea High School to Devenish College.
So far so good for Devenish College following merger
MORE than 70 per cent of the recently closed Lisnaskea High School pupils transferred to Devenish College, following the merger of the two schools in time for the beginning of this academic year.
Issues remain, but Devenish ready for new term
The newly amalgamated Devenish College and Lisnaskea High School remains a work in progress, with issues concerning staffing arrangements and final intake numbers yet to be finalised.
Devenish remains a ‘last resort’ for Lisnaskea parents
Devenish College remains a last resort for some Lisnaskea parents whose children have been forced to relocate from Lisnaskea High School after its closure at the end of June.
Concerning issues raised at amalgamated school’s first meeting
MEMBERS from the Interim Board of Governors (IBOG) gathered on Monday evening for the first time to discuss the future of the newly amalgamated Devenish College and Lisnaskea High School.
School ‘gutting’ adds insult to injury
Just days after the decision was made to close Lisnaskea High School, the site was ‘gutted’, removing education supplies and equipment, sparking many associated with the school to ask the question why?
Parents up in arms over ‘betrayal’
They have made a mess of Lisnaskea, and they will make a mess of Devenish, warns one parent