Disappointment is turning to anger at threatened school

ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL PTA has voiced its anger that the report recommending the school remains open may be ignored.

Following yesterday's news that the majority of the Policy Council supports its closure, PTA chairwoman Maria Tostevin said the association felt let down.

'We know that the States is looking to save money, but we feel strongly that schools cannot be part of cutting expenses,' she said.

'We are bitterly disappointed that the Education minister is not following the report, compiled by experts, that is clearly recommending that St Andrew's School stays open.

'What is the point of having experts in to prepare these findings if this is going to be ignored?'

Mrs Tostevin said closure would not only affect the parish's children but also those at Forest, Castel and St Martin's.

Because of the number of pupils involved, children at existing primaries could be forced out into others around the island.