The long journey to St Columba's College

For some students at St Columba's College in Portaferry, living on the other side of Strangford Lough means commuting to school by ferry everyday is nothing unusual.

But during bad weather conditions, the journey to school and reaching the principal's assembly on time can prove to be an arduous task.

But, as a matter of great concern, can students at St Columba's College really pull together to help influence the changes that can have a great impact on their school lives?

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