€10m extension unveiled

A new state of the art extension was officially opened at a school in Mallow recently.

The stand alone extension at Davis College is approximately 5,000m2, part-single storey and part- 3 storey in height, accommodating classrooms, laboratories, social areas, administration rooms and a special education needs unit.

The site works included ballcourts, outdoor play areas, landscaping and a covered walkway to the existing school. The works included alterations to the existing school building to facilitate access to the extension.

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD officially opened the €10 million extension and said parents are incredibly important partners in education and acknowledged their positive and pro-active contribution to the school.

Stephen Gilbert, Principal of Davis College said the extension has transformed the quality of life in the school and one really had to have experienced life in the original building to fully appreciate the transformation that had occurred.