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The school has confirmed that the 3rd Orpington Scout Group may remain on their grounds. It is a relief to see this long relationship preserved despite the uncertainty of the past few months. I appreciate the time everyone took to ensure our local history was protected.

January 24, 2013

St Olave's should not evict the 3rd Orpington Scout Group from its grounds

St Olave's should not evict the 3rd Orpington Scout Group from its grounds

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 10 months ago
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/bromley/9985331.Orpington_scout_group_told_by_St_Olave_s_School_to_leave/?ref=nt Aydin Onac, Headmaster of St Olave's, is planning to evict the 3rd Orpington Scout Group from the school grounds by July 2013. This group has been in place for 46 years. The grounds are far from the main school site, which has copious amounts of open space as it is. No explanation has been given from Mr Onac as to why the lease is not being renewed, and it can only be assumed the school wishes to make a small financial gain from the sale of the land. The school brands itself as having a 'strong ethos of care and courtesy and a warm community feel', a complete contrast to the action it is pursuing. No consultation has been made with students, residents or the scout group and therefore this must be rectified by the Headmaster, along with an explanation of the eviction. If this is not sufficient, the eviction should be blocked.

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Reached 1,000 supporters

November 3, 2012

October 19, 2012

One hundred people have now asked for an explanation regarding the future of the scout group. This milestone suggests that the community expects more transparency from the school administration than we have seen so far.

Reached 100 supporters

October 17, 2012

7 Comments

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Emma Crawford
13 years ago Featured

MY SON goes to this group and loves it. what a heartless thing to do to the community

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Dave Verma
13 years ago Featured

Total joke. the headteacher needs to explain himself properly instead of just pushing everyone around. leave the scouts alone

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Claire Mehta
13 years ago Featured

where are they supposed to go?? impossible to find a new spot like that. fix this now.

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Paul Wade
13 years ago Featured

46 years!! thats history right there. why ruin something that actually works for the neighborhood??

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Sarah Petersen
13 years ago Featured

This group has been there for decades. kicking them out is just greedy honestly. shame on the school

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Mark Snyder
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous decision. kids need these spaces to grow not just another empty plot for a developer. keep them where they are

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wowowowoah
10 years ago

Seems fair.