St Sampson's Infants' School to close in 2010

ST ANDREW'S Primary School has escaped closure – but St Sampson's Infants has not. It is due to close in July 2010.

St Andrew's head teacher Mary Sebire was thrilled with the decision announced by Education this morning, but said that her thoughts were with the St Sampson's community.

'I am absolutely delighted for the whole of St Andrew's – children, parents, staff and other parishioners. I thank everyone for their support, especially those on the PTA, who led such an excellent campaign,' she said.

St Andrew's PTA chairwoman Maria Tostevin and her predecessor, Alasdair McLaren, said: 'This is a vote for parish life. The relief is enormous. We are planning a big party. At the same time, our hearts go out to the teachers, parents and pupils at St Sampson's.'

St Sampson's Infants head Anne Brouard was bitterly disappointed by the decision – but appreciated how difficult it had been to make.

More comments in today's Guernsey Press. Tomorrow - reaction from the St Sampson's Infants' campaigners.