New Portobello High School- Where and how?

by **bbbrown** » 06 Oct 2006, 14:00

"Let green space take school's place" Fifth letter down.....

What a fgantastic idea. Would be a nice way to thank the community who have had to put up with the horrible tower block in their area all these years. A new St Johns Primary in a beautiful new park....

by **Maria** » 06 Oct 2006, 14:11

I feel that there is little to be gained at this juncture by harping back and would prefer that the discussion moved forward in a constructive manner without any intervention/Moderation. For example, some of the concern I voiced previously about lack of communication from the Board was addressed by Dave posting a copy of a letter issued to parents by the St John's Board. It was most unfortunate that I hadn't received this letter. It may have been my son's doziness or a simple failing by the class teacher to issue the letter (I know I'm not the only parent not to have received the letter), but whatever the reason I would have certainly not criticised the board for total lack of communication had I been aware of the letter's existence and for that I apologise.

I am pleased that the St John's Community is now concentrating on making the best choice from the sites on offer. I was also reassured by the firm commitment, expressed by council officials and Cllr Burns, to the future of St John's. I have not made up my mind where I want St John's to go. I like the thought of a Parkland setting but also understand why some parents want the two Schools on separate sites. If option A was selected by St John's parents I would hope that there would be attention paid to creating a pleasant and green environment around the new building in addition to providing a much needed all weather pitch.

Alison is there any proposal by the School Board to canvass parents to find out , for example, if most would prefer not to be co-located with PHS? I know that parents are being urged to write to the council but will that help the School Board in their next meeting with officials? Will you get feed back from the council prior to your meeting with them?

by **Pal of Porty** » 06 Oct 2006, 15:57

by **Porty** » 06 Oct 2006, 16:35

by **Alison Connelly** » 06 Oct 2006, 16:43

by **Porty** » 06 Oct 2006, 16:47

by **gilo** » 06 Oct 2006, 17:33

by **Maria** » 06 Oct 2006, 18:24

by **Maria** » 06 Oct 2006, 18:47

by **Maria** » 07 Oct 2006, 13:40

From EN Letters Page 7 Oct 2006:

by **Porty** » 08 Oct 2006, 20:48

by **seanie** » 08 Oct 2006, 21:14

by **Alison Connelly** » 09 Oct 2006, 07:39

by **Alison Connelly** » 09 Oct 2006, 08:05

by **Porty** » 09 Oct 2006, 10:44

by **Maria** » 09 Oct 2006, 14:03

From the EN, 9 Oct. 2006:

New Portobello High School- Where and how?

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