UTV TO FEATURE OMAGH SCHOOL
UTV to feature Omagh school
By Edward McCann
A SPECIAL Christmas edition of UTV's religious programme Witness is to feature Omagh schoolchildren affected by the bomb attack in the town.
Several girls at Loreto Convent primary school had relatives killed or injured in the atrocity on August 15.
The school's principal, Sister Anne McWilliams, said yesterday it was a privilege to be asked to be involved in the programme.
"I was thrilled and delighted to be asked," said Sister McWilliams.
"I think it's very important to make children aware of what has happened.
"This is a very sensitive time of year and we know there's still a lot of suffering.
"But hopefully we can convey to the children the message that out of a tragedy there is always a ray of hope."
Sister McWilliams was contacted initially by film producer Liam Campbell to become involved in the programme.
"I suggested that our twin school under the Education for Mutual Understanding scheme, Campsie primary, should also be involved," said Sister McWilliams.
"I thought it would be a good idea to get both traditions involved and luckily the producers agreed."
The children of Loreto will feature in two programmes which will be recorded in the school's main hall next Thursday.
Two programmes will also be recorded at Campsie primary school this week.
They will be broadcast during the week commencing December 21.
By Edward McCann
A SPECIAL Christmas edition of UTV's religious programme Witness is to feature Omagh schoolchildren affected by the bomb attack in the town.
Several girls at Loreto Convent primary school had relatives killed or injured in the atrocity on August 15.
The school's principal, Sister Anne McWilliams, said yesterday it was a privilege to be asked to be involved in the programme.
"I was thrilled and delighted to be asked," said Sister McWilliams.
"I think it's very important to make children aware of what has happened.
"This is a very sensitive time of year and we know there's still a lot of suffering.
"But hopefully we can convey to the children the message that out of a tragedy there is always a ray of hope."
Sister McWilliams was contacted initially by film producer Liam Campbell to become involved in the programme.
"I suggested that our twin school under the Education for Mutual Understanding scheme, Campsie primary, should also be involved," said Sister McWilliams.
"I thought it would be a good idea to get both traditions involved and luckily the producers agreed."
The children of Loreto will feature in two programmes which will be recorded in the school's main hall next Thursday.
Two programmes will also be recorded at Campsie primary school this week.
They will be broadcast during the week commencing December 21.
Further Information
Publisher: THE IRISH NEWS
Ref: IN/0479
Published Date: 30-Nov-98
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