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06 Sept 2025

Minister visits County Derry school for anniversary celebrations

The school is celebrating its 60th year.

Minister visits County Derry school for anniversary celebrations

The Minister addresses pupils during the special school assembly.

St Mary’s Primary School, Greenlough recently welcomed the Minister of Education, Michelle McIlveen MLA, as part of the school's 60th anniversary celebrations.

The Minister spoke to the children during a special assembly before planting an oak tree and time capsule at the front of the school for the community and future generations to enjoy.

School Principal Mr Martin Meehan said: “We invited the Minister to our school to launch a year of celebrations to mark 60 years of excellence.

“We are delighted and very honoured the Minister could join us to help celebrate this momentous occasion.”

This is the first event of many the school have planned to take place throughout the academic year.

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