On Friday 27th February we celebrated the opening of our new Primary School. Many important people joined us for this historic event, including, governors, parents, Austin Mitchell, M.P., Councillor Peter Barker, Councillor Margaret Cracknel (Portfolio holder for Children’s Services), Roger Edwardson (Deputy Director for Children’s Services), Neil Patience (Architect) aswell as representatives form Kelseys (the builders) and the Local Authority. However, by far the most important guest was Danny North who plays for Grimsby Town Football Club. Danny is an ex-pupil of South Parade. And we were all delighted that he cut the ribbon to declare our new school officially open.
The ceremony was watched by all 470 pupils of our school and in the usual South Parade fashion, even though the children were excited, behaviour was outstanding and remarked upon by many of the visitors. After the ceremony everyone enjoyed celebratory cakes.
We are delighted with the facilities the building work has provided. We now have a Primary School fit for the 21st Century. For example, we have two ICT suites, a Food Technology Room, newly refurbished classrooms and library. Staff facilities have also improved and we have a large staffroom with working area, plus a Conference Room, which we use when meeting with parents and other agencies.
This all enables us to provide the very best learning environment for our children, as we believe that they deserve it!
The official opening is our way of saying thankyou to all concerned with making this happen, as well as celebrating the opening of our new Primary School.
Mrs S. Holmes
