Save St. Andrew’s Campaign
Take a look at part of the presentation given to the deputies today – pretty compelling stuff. Read More
Education plans to spend millions while closing schools to save money?
Posted by Tom | News, School | No CommentsGuernsey’s States is being asked to make huge savings in budgets across all departments, the FTP. If it is getting less likely that departments will meet these FTP targets can it really be wise to implement plans for major spending?
It’s rumoured that Education is about to consult for the second time on what computer equipment they would prefer and has added another £2 million to the budget to pay for it!
The same cash-strapped department desperate to save money has earmarked nearly £2 million a year to pay for 15 hours of free pre-school education.
The No To Closure campaign has heard a rumour that the Education Department are planning on spending £2m on ICT – We would like to point out that this is only a rumour, however we will be making further investigations to see if this is actually correct!
St. Andrew’s Primary No2Closure Campaign gathers momentum
Posted by NoToClosure | School | No CommentsNo-to-closure and commitment to preserve the island’s primary sector were the clear messages from a packed AGM on Friday night.
More than 100 parents, grandparents and carers packed into the school hall to share ideas and show their support for the school. Those that couldn’t attend were represented by friends to ensure their backing was also noted. Every seat was taken, with benches and gym equipment roped in leaving standing room only at a meeting that would normally be discussing discos and fayres.
Top of the agenda was challenging Education’s proposals and there was clear agreement on where its statements can be challenged and alternative evidence presented.
Education admits its figures on actual available spaces are wrong!
Posted by NoToClosure | School | No CommentsEducation originally published figures stating that there were 103 spaces available in St. Martin’s primary but has been forced to amend its figures down to between 40 and 50, less than half, to take into account the amount of physical space actually available. Director of Education Allan Brown made the admission at a public meeting last week.
St Andrew’s PTA presents counter-Billet on school closures
Posted by NoToClosure | School | No CommentsSt Andrew’s PTA has prepared a 76-page response to the Education Department’s proposal to close their school. The report concludes with a bibliography of 67 external references supporting their counter arguments. St Andrew’s say that the FTP was not supposed to cut front-line services and that Education’s claimed savings are fundamentally flawed. For example, no account has been taken of the cost of training teachers to deal with larger schools or of monitoring the integration and wellbeing of former St Andrew’s pupils.
14 years within the school ‘family’ and hopes for many more
Posted by NoToClosure | School | No CommentsTo Donna Collenette St. Andrew’s Primary is much more than a school, it’s part of her extended family and has been there to help her and her loved ones through tragic times.
Donna’s eldest son Kyle (now 18) started at school in September 1999. He fell victim to changes made to catchment areas at the time and was expecting to go to Castel school with his friends. But, the teaching and support staff at St. Andrew’s went out of their way to ensure he settled in. The next year is brother Nathan joined him at the school. Nathan had turned 4 only days before starting school and again, it was the dedication and understanding of the staff that helped him adjust and learn at his own pace.
First ever joint meeting between school PTAs hailed a success
Posted by NoToClosure | School | No CommentsAll of the island’s school PTAs were invited to a meeting held on Thursday evening at St. Andrew’s School to discuss proposals to make radical changes to the island’s primary school system.
St. Andrew’s Primary colour blue ribbon is a sell out across the island. The blue ribbon popping up across the island has proved so popular it’s now sold out in all island florists.
St. Andrew’s PTA remains unconvinced by Education’s arguments after BBC’s phone in
Posted by NoToClosure | News | No CommentsSt. Andrew’s PTA committee says that it heard nothing from Deputy Sillars or Mr Mulkerrin on today’s phone in that convinces it that Education has real strength to its arguments.