National executive member of the NUT Mike Lerry, left, and its south-west secretary Andy Woolley with Education minister Carol Steere on a visit to St Sampson’s High yesterday. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0674009)

ST SAMPSON’S High School is impressive, but the rest of Guernsey’s schools need to catch up, according to a recent visit by members of the National Union of Teachers.

South-west regional secretary Andy Woolley, national executive member Mick Lerry and south-west regional officer Wendy Hollingworth were among the delegation to visit the island.

‘We’re very impressed with St Sampson’s,’ said Mr Woolley. ‘There is a great feeling of space, so people are able to get on with learning without too much intrusion.’

However, while the new, well-equipped school is the sort of facility the representatives want for students, they are worried about the future of Les Beaucamps and La Mare de Carteret high schools.

‘Rebuilding the schools is an ongoing project,’ said Mr Woolley. ‘We don’t want to see the others lagging behind. They need to be developed as well.’