Kathleen McCallion, Peter Nixon, St Mary’s Youth Club, John McLaughlin, Dawn McLaughlin Fr Joe Gormley PP, St Mary’s Creggan and the Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, pictured at the St John’s Primary School 50th anniversary celebrations held on Friday afternoon last. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS – 055

placeholder image — Kathleen McCallion, Peter Nixon, St Mary’s Youth Club, John McLaughlin, Dawn McLaughlin Fr Joe Gormley PP, St Mary’s Creggan and the Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, pictured at the St John’s Primary School 50th anniversary celebrations held on Friday afternoon last. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS – 055

IN PICTURES: St. John’s Primary School in Derry celebrates 50th anniversary

By George Sweeney

Published 13th Jun 2022, 16:05 BST

Updated 13th Jun 2022, 17:02 BST

Staff, pupils and invited guests gathered for a special celebration on Friday as St. John’s Primary School marked its 50th anniversary.

The school on Bligh’s Lane has been educating generations of children from Creggan and neighbouring areas.

Congratulations to all the staff and pupils and happy anniversary!

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Guests pictured at the St Johnâ€TMs Primary School 50th anniversary celebrations held on Friday afternoon last. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS â€“ 059

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IN PICTURES: St. John’s Primary School in Derry celebrates 50th anniversary

Staff, pupils and invited guests gathered for a special celebration on Friday as St. John’s Primary School marked its 50th anniversary.

13. DER - ST JOHN'S PS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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