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SF slam soldiers' school visit Head defends navy's school visit
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Parents should have been consulted before a British army regiment visited a school in west Belfast, a Sinn Fein councillor has said. The principal of a west Belfast Catholic school has defended a visit to the school by the Royal Navy.
Members of the Royal Marines took part in a team building and leadership event at St Colm's in Twinbrook on Thursday. Three RN officers took part in a team building and leadership event at St Colm's High, Twinbrook, on Thursday.
"The parents informed me they knew nothing about this secret visit by the British army," said councillor Sam Baker. Local Sinn Fein Councillor Sam Baker says parents should have been consulted first, but principal Imelda Jordan said pupils were aware of the planned visit.
The Ministry of Defence says it was one of a number of visits to schools. She said a number of external agencies attend the school to enhance students' academic and personal experiences.
"Having worked in this area for over 30 years, I have and will continue to have the interests of all of our pupils and parents at heart," she said.
Cllr Baker said parents had told him they knew "nothing about this secret visit".
The Ministry of Defence said it was one of a number of visits to schools.