Northern schools to remain closed

Schools in Northern Ireland will remain closed on Thursday, following a decision by the Education Minister, Peter Weir, to keep them shut due to bad weather.

The decision was made after the Met Office issued a red warning for severe weather, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region.

Minister Weir said:

“I have taken the decision to keep schools closed tomorrow. The safety of our children and staff is paramount and I would not want to put anyone's safety at risk.”

The Minister also announced that all schools would be closed on Friday, due to the expected bad weather.

A statement from the Department of Education said:

“The Minister has been advised by the Met Office that the severe weather warning remains in place for Northern Ireland. As a result, all schools will remain closed on Friday.”

Update:

The decision to keep schools closed has been welcomed by parents and teachers, who are relieved that the Minister has put safety first.

One parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said:

“I'm just glad that the Minister has made the decision to keep the schools closed. It's not worth taking any risks with the safety of our children.”

Conclusion:

The decision to keep schools closed is a necessary one, given the severe weather warning in place. The safety of our children and staff should always be the top priority.

Author's note: This decision highlights the importance of prioritizing safety in times of severe weather conditions, particularly in the education sector.

Fiji Sun — 2025-11-27