6th December 2022
The announcement that a child in Black Mountain Primary School has died as a result of contracting Strep A has sent shockwaves through school communities across the North and beyond.
INTO Northern Secretary Gerry Murphy reacting to the tragic news said:
“INTO sends its condolences to the parents and family of the child, and to the pupils, staff and wider school community of Black Mountain Primary School at this very difficult time.”
In finishing Mr Murphy insisted that:
“It is vitally important that all schools are immediately provided with pertinent advice from the PHA and the employing authorities in identifying the symptoms and the appropriate actions that need to be taken to protect pupils, staff and school communities to prevent further tragedies related to this current outbreak.”