I HAVE two children who attend a church primary school. I wouldlove the opportunity to send them to a church senior school wherethe ethos of their primary school would be extended and the 'old-fashioned' respect and manners would filter through.
Lisa Day By e-mail I HAVE just returned from a well-attendedconsultation regarding the Becket Keys School idea. I was delightedto witness such a strong support for this proposal and hope theGazette will join forces with the many other external bodies infully embracing a positive outcome to this project.
A Mullan By e-mail THE DISCUSSION at the meeting was insightfuland the proposal in our opinion very much achievable.
The key point for us is that Christian families should have achoice of a faith-based secondary school, considering the largenumbers of faith primary schools. It would also be our nearestschool within walking distance, which would cut congestion.
Yes, there is some information that we need in order to make aninformed choice. However, in terms of the Governments Big Societyidea, this would be an ideal example of the principle in action.
There are many reasons why Sawyers Hall College failed.
Our own awareness was that it had a concentration of challengingpupils from within and outside Brentwood thus the higher qualityteachers left, and local parents declined to pick it as their firstchoice.
Indeed, when we cut through the site to get to St Thomas' we runa gauntlet of cigarette smoke and profane language.
This is an ideal time for a fresh start for the site with a newschool that has a clear vision and sound Christian values. As alocal Christian family are we not entitled to a choice for ourchild? Lorna and Gavin Mess By e-mail THE POTENTIAL creation of anew secondary school in the town is fantastic news for both parentsand future pupils.
The two teachers behind the proposal have proven track recordsfor leading highachieving schools, adding real credibility to theproposal.
While plans are being finalised it's important that support isforthcoming to help generate the required momentum. It's all to easyto be critical in the early stages (which some have been), pointingout what the school will not provide on day one. However, thepositives more than stack up and offer a real alternative. If theinitial strategy is one of back to basics, with focus being onbetter discipline and core curriculum, then it is a good start,providing a foundation on which to build.
Mark Connelly By e-mail
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