1,000 Student Educate Together School set for Firhouse

Firhouse is getting a 1,000 student Educate Together School which is due to open within the next two-years, according to Dublin South West Independent, Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

Minister Zappone says the new school will ensure that local teenagers can receive quality education in their communities. 

The school is expected to start in temporary accommodation while a permanent site is secured.

Welcoming the announcement Minister Zappone said: “Confirmation that Educate Together is coming to Firhouse will not only ensure quality education but will also provide greater choice for families in terms of post-primary schools.

“It is expected that in 2018 the new school will start taking in first year students and then increase capacity to 1,000 places.”

Carly Bailey, campaigner, Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School Campaign said: “Myself and many other parents have been campaigning hard for this school and we are delighted to finally see our work coming to fruition.

“The Educate Together model of education has proved so popular in Firhouse and the surrounding areas.

“We know that Educate Together gives children freedom to be themselves and parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your child is being nurtured in an atmosphere of equality.

“So we’re really looking forward to our children experiencing the continuation of Educate Together’s ethical education at second-level and trust it will be as rewarding as it has been at primary.”

For more on this see next Thursday’s Echo.