Tánaiste opens extension in Gardiner Street Primary School [education.ie]
- Published: 13 October 2010
The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD, today officially opened the new €1.2 million extension in Gardiner Street Primary School, Dublin 1.
The extension has four general classrooms and three resource rooms.
Gardiner Street Primary School has 224 students and staffing complement of 23.
Speaking at the school, the Tánaiste praised the new facilities at Gardiner Street Primary School.
'This new wing will improve the facilities of the school and the opportunities for its pupils and teachers well into the 21st century.
'The achievements of the pupils are notable and it is very heartening to report that the school has attained its second green flag this year.
'The Green Schools Programme is an international education initiative involving a whole-school environmental management approach.
'In participating, students learn the importance of environmental issues and, more importantly, how to take practical steps in tackling green issues in their school and home lives.
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