AS schools across Fermanagh and beyond entered their first week of temporary closure pupils shared messages of encouragement and support during this pandemic. At Devenish College the head boy and head girl penned a poignant message this week reminding pupils, staff and the wider community that “this is one of the times you look at […]
Warning poor broadband could be an issue for students
WITH more and more schools announcing extended closures this week and both students and teachers preparing for online lessons, the poor broadband provision in the county is being starkly shown up. Cllr Adam Gannon has been campaigning for better broadband in the county, having recently submitted a question to Stormont on the matter. He is […]
Old school to rescue as floodwaters take toll…
‘WHERE there’s a will there’s a way’, is the motto for pupils at Killyhommon Primary School, Boho, who had to relocate to the local community centre for lessons due to excessive flooding on school grounds. For two consecutive days last week, school principal Mrs Resha Rasdale made the decision to move lessons so that, “more […]
New extension is planned for growing primary school
ENNISKILLEN Integrated Primary School continues to go from strength to strength with growing pupil numbers each year. Over 400 pupils are now enrolled and the school is seeking a classroom extension to accommodate its growing numbers. The primary school recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades pupil numbers at the school have […]
The wraps come off new £21.5 Enniskillen school
THE long awaited £21.5 million new build for Devenish College is set to move one step closer to construction in the next few weeks. Principal Simon Mowbray has confirmed that six contractors have been invited to submit their tender prices for the construction of the new school located at the Tempo Road site. The tender […]
Fermanagh left out of pilot to lower school speed limit
WHILE a pilot scheme to reduce speed limits outside primary school is being trialled in other parts of the North, no Fermanagh schools have been included in the exercise aimed at improving road safety for youngsters. The principal of St Mary’s Primary School in Maguiresbridge, John Prunty, has warned that a 20mph speed limit is […]
Gift of life dedicated to memory of Fermanagh engineer
Engineer Ian Smith (65), from Ederney, lost his life after falling from the Station Bridge into the River Clady in January.
Disabled schoolboy’s call to save school
A young disabled scoolboy has pleaded with the education authorities not to close his school.
Brand new £4m school open after mid-term break
STAFF and students at Willowbridge have been waiting 18 months and now their new school build is finally complete. The work cost an estimated £4 million, but apart from the finishing touches, the massive extension to the Lendrum building is ready for use. Last week, staff worked tiredlessy to move everything from the old Erne […]
VIDEO: GCSE results are out!
ENNISKILLEN Royal Mail sorting office was a hive of activity this morning as GCSE students collected their GCSE results. Good luck to everyone getting their results today! Watch our video below and see next weeks Fermanagh Herald for more.