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The building itself is composed of three elements : the communal community-based element - the ‘ Heart of the school ’ - and the class bases .
These are arranged carefully to ensure that the building can be used securely by the staff and children while still affording the local community the opportunity to utilise and access the communal spaces , which are located at the front of the building .
Construction on the site began in January 2023 with Ganson Building & Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd acting as Main Contractor on the project .
Phoenix Integrated Primary and Nursery Principal , Heather Watson said : “ We are dedicated to the delivery of highquality education for all our pupils and look forward to the development of innovative learning and teaching space , whilst retaining a family , community feel . It has been exciting to watch the school grow since it opened and look forward to a permanent building to further strengthen and develop our integrated education provision in the heart of Mid Ulster .
“ An incredible effort of work has gone into getting us to this stage in such challenging times and I am grateful