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SDLP MLA BURNS: PRAISE FOR CRUMLIN PRINCIPAL AWARDED MBE

SDLP South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns has heaped praise on local headmistress Catherine Wegwermer, Principal of St Josephs Primary School in Crumlin, who was awarded an MBE in the birthday honours list.

Mr Burns commented: “This award is thoroughly deserved and I offer my warmest congratulations to all at the school. Mrs Wegwermer and her staff do a magnificent job at St Josephs. It is a cornerstone of the local community and it is a great place for our children to learn and play.

“She is a very talented and highly motivated lady. I’m sure the parents of the pupils at the school will agree that with her skills and talents she is a considerable asset to the Crumlin educational establishment.”

He added: “It is good to see local people getting recognition for the hard work they do, day in, day out, in service of the community. People like Catherine Wegwermer make a real difference to the lives of the people they serve, and they often make a lot of personal sacrifices along the way. That should be acknowledged and celebrated.”

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