by Bob Jefferson » 10 Feb 2009, 23:48
The Story So Far
Council - Your school is far too small and in rather poor condition. We think you need a brand new school and a bigger site. If PHS moves to Portobello Park you could expand into some of the space they vacate. Problem solved.
A St John’s Parent Council Rep - No thanks. Our school just needs to be refurbished.
Council - Sorry? Maybe you didn’t hear us properly. We are suggesting that we build a brand new school and give you a bit more space at the same time. You know - a proper playground for the kids, that sort of thing.
ASJPCR - Hmm? Sorry, did you say something? I’ve been rather distracted of late organising meetings to try to prevent PHS from being rebuilt in my backyard. Hang on a minute until I find my other hat.
Council - Look, do you want it or what? Other schools are desperate for a re-build you know.
ASJPCR - OK these are our demands. We want a refurbished school and we demand that our children are decanted, which will improve their exam results. We reserve the right to annexe the old tennis courts but not if that means it is less likely that PHS will be re-built onsite. And if you have any information about site options for the parents, just give them to me and I’ll incorporate them into this, erm fact sheet I’m working on. Here’s a refurbishment plan we made earlier.
Council - Mmm, lovely. I’ll just pop it on the back burner for a few years.
Later..
ASJPCR - Can you do something? Our school is bursting at the seams!
Council - I’m sorry, I can’t hear you. There is some noise in the background. Sounds rather like chickens coming home to roost.