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Former classmates reunite as primary school turns 100

Former classmates reunite as primary school turns 100
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 10 September 2026, 15:11 UTC 1 min read
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The school, which gave shelter to the community during the devastating Belfast Blitz in World War Two, was officially opened in July 1926.

The school, which gave shelter to the community during the devastating Belfast Blitz in World War Two, was officially opened in July 1926.
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