🎉 Great news for Stepaside in Pembrokeshire! Stepaside CP School, once at risk of closure, has been given a new lease on life! 🚸💪
In a surprising turn, Pembrokeshire Council has decided to keep the school open, thanks to a passionate proposal from the deputy leader. The council had initially planned to close Stepaside as part of an education restructuring effort, which would have seen kids moving to a new school on the Saundersfoot site. However, the local community rallied, and councillors listened! 🏫👪
Cllr Paul Miller played a key role in saving the school, emphasising that “the school is providing good educational outcomes and is sustainable in its current form.” He highlighted the importance of looking beyond statistics and focusing on the real educational experiences of children. 📚✨
Laura Burnett, chair of governors, celebrated the decision, saying it’s a “tremendous achievement for the community.” She’s grateful for the support from councillors and officials who recognised the school’s vital role in Kilgetty. 🎈👏
Among Stepaside’s proud former pupils is Welsh footballer Liam Cullen, who credits the school for supporting his dreams. Liam remarked, “I couldn’t have done it without the staff’s help, allowing me to train and succeed.” ⚽🌟
A massive thank you to everyone who fought for the future of Stepaside School! Here’s to many more successful years of nurturing young minds in our community. 🎓❤️
#Pembrokeshire #SaveOurSchool #StepasideCommunity #EducationMatters #WelshSchools 📸: [Local Democracy Reporting Service]