Havering Council Opens First New Primary Schools for More Than 30 Years
Two primary schools, Elm Park Primary School in Hornchurch and Hylands Primary School in Romford, have opened the doors of their new buildings to Havering schoolchildren, the first time this has happened in more than 30 years.
On Monday (13 June) Councillor Paul Rochford, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning visited Hylands Primary School to celebrate the opening of the school building, which first welcomed students on Wednesday June 8.
Councillor Rochford enjoyed a tour of the building, and spoke to children about what they think of their new school.
Headteacher Graham Player said:
"What a fantastic opportunity, we have state-of-the-art facilities which allow us to enjoy and expand our curriculum, with purpose built facilities indoor and out. It will be a great place to learn for years to come."
Year five pupil Morgan Fernandez added:
"I think the school is really nice because it's got two floors, the bottom for the infants and the top for the juniors and has a tree growing through the middle of the school.
"It's spacious and the classrooms are colourful so it makes learning fun. I also think it's nicer than our old school. It took a long time to build but it was worth the wait."
Both new schools benefit from better energy efficiency, more natural light and open space and easier access for disabled students. They also have state-of-the-art technology, pod-style areas for group or individual learning and outdoor learning space.
Elm Park Primary School's new building opened last month.
Vicki Knox, Headteacher of Elm Park Primary School, which opened last month, said:
"We feel that we are in a very privileged position. The building speaks for itself and is very light and airy and a calm place to learn."
Councillor Rochford enjoyed a tour of the building, and spoke to children about what they think of their new school.
Headteacher Graham Player said:
"What a fantastic opportunity, we have state-of-the-art facilities which allow us to enjoy and expand our curriculum, with purpose built facilities indoor and out. It will be a great place to learn for years to come."
Year five pupil Morgan Fernandez added:
"I think the school is really nice because it's got two floors, the bottom for the infants and the top for the juniors and has a tree growing through the middle of the school.
"It's spacious and the classrooms are colourful so it makes learning fun. I also think it's nicer than our old school. It took a long time to build but it was worth the wait."
Both new schools benefit from better energy efficiency, more natural light and open space and easier access for disabled students. They also have state-of-the-art technology, pod-style areas for group or individual learning and outdoor learning space.
Elm Park Primary School's new building opened last month.
Vicki Knox, Headteacher of Elm Park Primary School, which opened last month, said:
"We feel that we are in a very privileged position. The building speaks for itself and is very light and airy and a calm place to learn."
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