The project is still waiting on funding to be secured, however.
Rural primary schools next to face closure, warns SDLP
Education Minister accused of ‘tearing the heart out of rural communities’
Portora Collegiate merger faces legal challenge
Education Minister John O’Dowd’s decision to approve the plans is now to be contested at the High Court, only weeks after the amalgamation was put back a year to September 2016 due to organisational reasons.
Minister urged to defer the Portora, Collegiate merger
IN ITS FIRST official decision the Interim Board of Governors of the new Portora and Collegiate amalgamated school has written to the Education Minister asking that the date of amalgamation be deferred to September 2016.
Collegiate principal casts doubt on September date for merger
THE PRINCIPAL of the Collegiate Grammar School in Enniskillen, has suggested that the approved merger with Portora Royal School may not be in place by September of this year due to impending court proceedings.
Landmark decision finally spells out merger of Portora and Collegiate
IN A LANDMARK moment for education in Fermanagh the amalgamation of Portora Royal School and Enniskillen Collegiate Grammar School has been approved.
BREAKING: New school for Devenish College approved by Minister
The Herald can reveal that Education Minister John O’Dowd has approved the economic appraisal for a new build for Devenish College on the Tempo Road, Enniskillen.
REPORT: Portora Collegiate amalgamation approved by minister
The Fermanagh Herald understands the Education Minister John O’Dowd has backed the proposed amalgamation of Portora Royal School and Enniskillen Collegiate Grammar School.
Children at the heart of decision on new amalgamated school
Any decision in regards to education at Portora Royal School and Enniskillen Collegiate will be made on the needs of children and young people, not institutions.
Construction on new Devenish College by 2016
Full construction on a new Devenish College school will start on site by 2016 according to Education Minister John O’Dowd.