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Oct 20 - Prior Park School Official Opening

The fourth member of the group of Prior Park Schools was officially opened yesterday. The first Prior Park School outside of the UK welcomed Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo and the Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, as special guests.

The event began with a celebratory mass in Sacred Heart Church, with principal celebrant, His Excellency Bishop Carmelo. The Mass marked a new beginning for the first cohort of students as well as celebrating the end result of months of hard work and renovations. Prior Park pupils gave readings and the school choir led the hymns.

Many of those who have played a part in the school’s journey so far were in attendance. Headmasters from the three other Prior Park School flew over to Gibraltar to be a part of the day as well as local and school-wide governors.

Following Mass, guests were welcomed back to the school site for a drinks reception and tours of the school by proud pupils. Speeches were delivered by the School’s Head master, Peter Watts and the Chief Minister. Bishop Zammit gave the school a special blessing.

The School’s inauguration plaque was unveiled by His Excellency, Lieutenant General Edward Davis.

For those who have spent months offering their help and services to the ambitious project in so many different ways, the day was a chance to reflect on the progress so far and the journey ahead as the new school year gets under way.

Peter Watts commented, “I could not be more proud of our School. It has been a pleasure to welcome those who have contributed greatly in the School’s journey to join us on this very special occasion. I hope that all of our parents and pupils feel that their faith and patience over the last year has been well-rewarded and that they are proud to belong to the Prior Park community.”

Photos:

  1. Headmaster Peter Watts
  2. Gibraltar Governor, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Edward Davis unveils inaugural plaque.
  3. Bishop Carmelo with Prior Park Governors John Webster and Tony Bury
  4. Prior Park School Choir

Pics by Zane Manasco 


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