Education Minister Tim Crookall will tomorrow officially open a major extension to Ballakermeen High School.

The three-storey addition costing ?3.2million will provide new learning, examination and dining space for a school of almost 1,500 pupils.

Head teacher Adrienne Burnett said: 'The extension provides a modern, bright and airy environment in which sixth form students can learn in large or small groups, study as individuals and socialise.

'It has been designed with flexibility in mind, so rooms can be made bigger or sectioned off according to need. Coupled with having twice the previous space for dining, this is a much-needed and very welcome addition to our school.'


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