A West Clare principal claims a major expansion of his school is “badly needed” due to an increase in enrolment figures as well as the growing needs of the student population.
The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is looking to secure planning permission for a two-storey extension of St. John Bosco Community College in Kildysart.
If approved, the development would include general and specialist classrooms, social spaces, two special educational needs units, a reception area, offices and 14 additional car parking spaces.
School principal Denis O’Rourke says the extension would give students and teachers the space required to enhance the educational experience.
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