Junior Wardens are back
Pupils from Newbuildings Primary School were the first to hit the tour trail this year. On a bright autumn day they travelled from their school to St Columbs Park, Ebrington, across the Peace Bridge to the Guildhall and the City Walls before ending at the War Memorial in The Diamond.
They were led by Adrian Callen (www.derrybluebadgetours.com) from the foundation of the city by St Columba, the building of St Brecan’s Church, through Viking raids, the city’s long maritime history and onto the famous Siege, and the development of the city to the modern day.
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Hide AdHousing Executive Social Education Officer, Patrick Duddy, said: “The Junior Warden project has been running for a number of years and it’s always great to see the enthusiasm the school children have to making a difference in their own community.
“The tours give them the opportunity to see the rich history of their own city,” he added.
The project, which receives funding from the Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) will involve 10 local primary schools, and up to 500 pupils each year.