‘Don’t kill our school’
Wednesday 17th December 2008, 11:30AM GMT.
IF ST SAMPSON’S Infants School was to close, the community would lose its heart, according to its minister.
The Rev. Phil Baskerville (pictured), who became parish minister in August, was speaking up for the school as it faces closure by the States.
He believed that highlighting its uniqueness would be to the school’s advantage.
He has had many dealings with the facility, not only in a church capacity but also as a parent – his youngest child is a pupil.
‘It’s an important part of parishioners’ history and that of the island and the area. It’s what gives the area its individuality.’
Mr Baskerville said although he had been in the island only a short while, it had been important to him to establish a relationship with all the schools in the area.
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Congratulations to Rev Baskerville for voicing his opinion on the closure of this fantastic school. Lets hope other people will follow Rev Baskervilles lead and come forward with their positive opinions of the school and follow. This school is excelling in the level of education it provides which has been proven by its recent awards. Education have stated that they are not closing the school due to lack of standards then its due to money and with the amount of money being spent in other areas of education it seems highly inappropriate.
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