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"We
have over 400 pupils at the main school school and another 50 attend
the nursery.
"The
community is very supportive in our work and we get involved with
local people when we can.
The centre
"It is very much still a village and we are pleased to be at
the centre. The whole point of a school is that it needs community
involvement.
"We have involved the children in making a radio broadcast
for a community station.
"As part of the arts festival a local sculptor helped the children
to produce work that was displayed in the school and library.
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"A
poet also created poetry with the children in the school.
Active
"We have a very active parent and staff association that help
with events like the Autumn fair and Halloween Disco to bring in
much needed funds.
"Many
parents are bringing their children back to the school they attended
and my Deputy Head, Anne Longley, was a pupil here.
Multi-racial
"That thread of continuity is very pleasing but the area is
very dynamic. The school catchment area is multi-racial and we have
children from Afro-caribean, Sikh, Muslim and Jewish communities
among others.
"This
is a very popular area to live and housing is moving very quickly.
"The
only thing I would welcome is a wider road at the back of the school.
You can imagine the sight of 400 children leaving at one time.
"We
hope that parents will park a safe distance away and walk to school
because we do need a safe access."
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