Athlone Mayor thanks school managers and teachers

Photo: Mayor of Athlone Municipal District, Cllr Aengus O'Rourke.

As children return to primary and secondary schools this week, Athlone's Mayor, Cllr Aengus O'Rourke has paid tribute to all involved in the preparations for their safe return.

"As our children return to school in the coming days I would like to pay tribute to all the teachers and those in school management across our network of schools in this district for the work they have been doing behind the scenes, preparing for each of their respective reopenings.

"I have seen first-hand the sterling work being carried out behind the scenes. I have met with many principals and teachers at their schools in recent days and weeks and would like to personally acknowledge the huge effort being made by everyone to get the buildings ready.

"It is essential that if we are to have a functioning economy and society, we need our schools back in full operation and we all hope that this will happen. While at the same time parents must be satisfied that the school their child is going to has made all reasonable effort to make it as safe as possible.

"I have no doubt our schools will be in great shape to welcome back all students. And, I would like to wish the children, teachers and school management the very best as they return to school in the coming days," the town's Mayor concluded.