The Galway-based Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, is visiting Gort National School today, where she will turn the sod for their new school building.
It is one of four schools in Galway which the Minister is visiting today, during which many important milestones and achievements will be marked.
She said, “I am absolutely delighted to be in Gort today to celebrate the start of a new chapter for Gort National School and to see some of the great work you are doing here.”
“Events like this are always important moments. Today we are celebrating the investment in the future of the young people who will learn, grow, and thrive here for many years to come.”
“This project will provide modern, high-quality learning and working spaces that will support the work of its pupils, teachers and staff for many years to come.”
“For the pupils here today, many of whom will watch this building grow over the coming months, and some of whom will be among the first to walk through its doors when it opens, this project is especially exciting.”
Gort Community School, Gort, Co Galway
Speaking while also visiting Gort Community School in advance of their 30th anniversary celebrations, Minister Naughton said, “This is a moment not only to celebrate but to reflect on the journey that this school has taken since first opening its doors in 1995.”
”The school motto comes from the famous Irish seanfhocal, ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile’ and I am without any doubt that over the past 30 years this saying has truly been lived out in your school.”
“The motto perfectly reflects what lies at the heart of Gort Community School. It is a school built on teamwork, community and collaboration.”
“Everyone works together, sharing common goals and striving to provide the very best education for every single student who walks through its doors.”
The Minister also referred to the broad range of activities available to students at the school.
“Well done to the Gort Community School chess teams, one of whom won the Conn Cup Connaught chess championship on March 18, and the other team, who finished up in bronze position in the Shield.”
“I know this is something that your maths teacher Gareth Fitzpatrick is encouraging and promoting at the school.”
Trinity Primary School, Tuam, Co Galway
Visiting Trinity Primary School in Tuam, the Minister said, “Whenever I visit schools, I am reminded that schools are not just buildings, they are communities.”
“They are places where children feel safe, where friendships are formed, where talents are discovered and where the foundations for the future are built every single day.”
“What makes Trinity Primary School especially impressive is the way that they have built that strong community across four different campus buildings.”
“Achieving this takes dedication, teamwork and a lot of organisation from your staff, teachers and school managers. It also speaks volumes about the spirit of the school.”
Tierneevin National School, Tierneevin, Gort, Co Galway
Minister Naughton said she was delighted to hear that Tierneevin National School celebrated 50 years in existence last November and had a wonderful community celebration.
“I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone associated with Scoil Naomh Colman Mac Duaigh for their tireless dedication to this school community. It is through these efforts that this school is thriving and growing.”
