NOTE TO EDITORS:

The National Conference of School Boards� Congress 2002, is being held in St. John�s, July 4-6.

Premier Roger Grimes will address the delegates of Congress 2002 at the official opening on Thursday, July 4 at the Delta Hotel, St. John�s. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

Judy Foote, Minister of Education, will address the conference luncheon on Friday, July 5 at 12:00 p.m. at the Convention Centre, St. John�s.

Media contact:

Carl Cooper, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960
Catherina Kennedy, Department of Education, (709) 729-0048

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