State-of-the-art additional accommodation projects have been approved for two schools.

Education Minister Norma Foley announced the approval of funding for Cullina National School in Beaufort and Castledrum National School, Castlemaine during recent visits.

Cullina National School has been approved for a mainstream classroom, a new toilet block and reconfiguration works for a modern sensory room while the project for Castledrum National School will see a new, en-suite mainstream classroom and a base classroom for children with special educational needs installed.

Both projects have been approved under the Department of Education’s Additional Accommodation Scheme. These projects are now devolved to the School Authority to appoint a Consultant for each project.

“I was delighted to visit both schools to confirm the approval of building projects at Cullina NS and Castledrum NS," Minister Foley said.

"These are two very important projects to meet the needs of the students while also investing in the provision of special education in their respective communities. I look forward to seeing the progress of these projects and the richly deserved benefits they will bring to both school communities."