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Loyalists have been accused of burgling a state primary school four times in the past month since a visit by Education Minister Caitriona Ruane. | Loyalists have been accused of burgling a state primary school four times in the past month since a visit by Education Minister Caitriona Ruane. |
The Sinn Fein assembly member had visited Millburn County Primary School in Coleraine to discuss a new building. | The Sinn Fein assembly member had visited Millburn County Primary School in Coleraine to discuss a new building. |
Principal John Platt said the school is in a "staunchly unionist community" and "a couple of individuals not terribly keen on change" were responsible. | Principal John Platt said the school is in a "staunchly unionist community" and "a couple of individuals not terribly keen on change" were responsible. |
He said he expected four stolen laptops to be returned within days. | He said he expected four stolen laptops to be returned within days. |
The issue has been resolved by community leaders, he said. | The issue has been resolved by community leaders, he said. |
"I was 100% certain her visit would cause problems, but if you set out trying to please everybody you shouldn't be leading a school," he said. | "I was 100% certain her visit would cause problems, but if you set out trying to please everybody you shouldn't be leading a school," he said. |
"Being a staunchly Protestant school, it was a big step for her to come here as well. | "Being a staunchly Protestant school, it was a big step for her to come here as well. |
"Community leaders also made a big effort - flags were removed from around the school." | "Community leaders also made a big effort - flags were removed from around the school." |
He said the attackers wanted to "send a message that we can make life difficult for you", but he was pleased it had been sorted out. | He said the attackers wanted to "send a message that we can make life difficult for you", but he was pleased it had been sorted out. |
In a statement, Education Minister Catriona Ruane said: "I condemn all attacks on schools which only serve to disrupt the education of our children and divert resources away from the classroom." |
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