Decision to ignore massive school protest a disgrace

It will be a sad return to school next week for hundreds of primary school pupils, who found out today that Labour councillors are refusing to save their schools.  Children in Ruchill Primary will raise one cheer at the stay of execution granted their school till 2010, but parents at St Agnes have contrasted this [...]

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Breaking News: Schools fight ends in defeat

Just in from the evening times: Disbelief as schools fight ends in defeat. Selected quotes include: Tracey Wilson, 34, said: “I’m absolutely shocked. I have always voted Labour and I feel let down. Tracey added: “It’s brought the community of Wyndford closer together. We can hold our heads up high when we come out of [...]

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Glasgow’s Primary School Campaign Reaches for the Sky

Parents, pupils and local politicians released balloons over the Wyndford estate today to protest at the threat of closure hanging over their 2 primary schools. Over 250 balloons (one for each pupil in Wyndford & St Gregory’s Primaries) were scattered to the four corners of Glasgow. Parents were hoping councillors, who will decide the fate [...]

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