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20 Jan 2026

IN PICTURES: Warm welcome for Education Minister Givan at St Cecelia’s College

The Minister was accompanited by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr.

Education Minister, Mr Paul Givan has paid a visit to St Cecelia’s College in Derry, where he was accompanited by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr.

A school spokesperson said: “We had the privilege of welcoming Education Minister, Mr Paul Givan to our school community.

“Accompanied by the Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Mr Givan had the chance to speak to pupils about the opportunities presented to them throughout their studies, the wrap around care they receive which attributes to their overall academic success and to hear more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

“He was keen to congratulate Mrs O’Carolan on our recent Dyslexia Friendly Charter Mark awarded by the British Dyslexia Association and of course, he took time to identify some of the challenges facing schools today.

“Mr Givan also had the chance to pop into several lessons including Government and Politics with Miss Boyle, Technology with Mr McCafferty and Art with Ms McGlinchey as well as meeting members of our Board of Governors.

“It was a busy visit and Mr Givan was so complimentary of our pupils, our staff and of the great work we are doing here in St Cecilia’s College.”

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