St. Eugene's Primary School at the Knocks, Lisnaskea, is to close at the end of this summer, the Education Minister, John O'Dowd announced this week.
The Minister agreed to a development proposal to close the school which has only 20 pupils currently studying there.
The Minister said: "Enrolments at St Eugene's Primary School have been declining for a number of years. Indeed only 20 pupils are currently enrolled in the school with none in Year 1. There is considerable surplus capacity at other schools nearby where the children's educational needs can now be best met.
"The Western Education and Library Board published this proposal in January and no objections were received during the two-month public consultation period. It is important now that parents and education staff work hard to ensure a smooth transition for the children to their new schools. I wish the pupils all the best for the future and pay tribute to all those connected with St. Eugene's Primary School who over many years showed their commitment and dedication to the education of local children."
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