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St Joseph's Primary School, Antrim: Classrooms offered after asbestos closure St Joseph's Primary School, Antrim: Classrooms offered after asbestos closure
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A primary school in County Antrim that closed after asbestos was found in the building has secured alternative temporary accommodation for its pupils.A primary school in County Antrim that closed after asbestos was found in the building has secured alternative temporary accommodation for its pupils.
St Joseph's Primary School on the Greystone Road in Antrim has been closed since Tuesday.St Joseph's Primary School on the Greystone Road in Antrim has been closed since Tuesday.
But now, a local state-run school and St Joseph's Parish Centre have stepped in to help by offering accommodation.But now, a local state-run school and St Joseph's Parish Centre have stepped in to help by offering accommodation.
From Monday, St Joseph's classes will be held in both its adjacent parish centre and in Greystone Primary School.From Monday, St Joseph's classes will be held in both its adjacent parish centre and in Greystone Primary School.
The state-run school is just a few hundred yards away from St Joseph's, which is run by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS).The state-run school is just a few hundred yards away from St Joseph's, which is run by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS).
The DUP's Nigel Kells said: "We enjoy great community relations here.
"Anything that happens the communities do come together here to make sure they look after each other."
Families were informed of the temporary arrangements by text message and letters from the school on Friday afternoon.Families were informed of the temporary arrangements by text message and letters from the school on Friday afternoon.
About 250 pupils attend St Joseph's Primary School.About 250 pupils attend St Joseph's Primary School.
The asbestos discovery was made during routine building work earlier this week.The asbestos discovery was made during routine building work earlier this week.
A CCMS spokesperson said the primary school would be closed while a detailed survey is carried out to assess the scale of the problem.A CCMS spokesperson said the primary school would be closed while a detailed survey is carried out to assess the scale of the problem.
The nearby St Joseph's nursery school is not affected and remains open.The nearby St Joseph's nursery school is not affected and remains open.
In a statement, the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) said it was "aware of issues in relation to asbestos management" at the school.In a statement, the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) said it was "aware of issues in relation to asbestos management" at the school.
It added: "HSENI has directed the education authority and the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools to take the necessary actions to address the matter."It added: "HSENI has directed the education authority and the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools to take the necessary actions to address the matter."
SDLP councillor Brian Duffin, who was at the school on Friday, said: "The staff are very confident that everything that's being done is being done right.
"They appreciate there's a bit of a scare when you mention asbestos, but they're confident that nobody's been affected."