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The council has officially scrapped the closure plans and our little school is staying open. Seeing this community come together to protect my daughter's classroom has been the most humbling experience of my life. Keep your eyes on the board for the next few months just to ensure they follow …

June 19, 2008

Campaign to Save Besthorpe Primary School

Campaign to Save Besthorpe Primary School

🏆 Won — 136 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 6 months ago
We the undersigned believe in parental choice for the education of all children. We have made that choice and we support the campaign to prevent closure of Bestshorpe Primary School. We call upon Nottinghamshire County Council to listen to us and join with us to keep Besthorpe Primary School open for the future education of our children. *Please Note: We are NOT collecting any donations for our campaign. Any request for donations on this site are made soley by iPetitions for the upkeep of this excellent site.

Updates

March 25, 2008

I have been hearing from so many of you who remember your own days at these desks and it keeps me going through these long meetings. We are still fighting to ensure our children keep their place in this community because the council needs to understand that this school is the heart of our village.

March 25, 2008

Seeing this kind of momentum reminds me that I am not fighting for my child alone. This outpouring of support proves that our community refuses to let the heart of this village be taken away.

Reached 100 supporters

March 25, 2008

6 Comments

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Emma Johnston
18 years ago Featured

Keep our school open! My daughter is doing so well there i cant imagine her having to change schools now.

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David Walsh
18 years ago Featured

Notts council needs to get their priorities straight. keep the local school open.

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Lisa Wong
18 years ago Featured

So many memories at this school. My kids had a great start here. Please dont shut them down.

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Mark Chopra
18 years ago Featured

This is the heart of the village. If you close the school the whole community suffers. BAD IDEA.

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Sarah Pierce
18 years ago Featured

My kids go here and they love it. such a small friendly school you just dont find that everywhere these days. leave it alone!

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Kevin Kapoor
18 years ago Featured

ridiculous. they always want to pinch pennies by cutting the places that actually matter to families.