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SPLASHING OUT: Claremont Primary pupils celebrate the end of term with a traditional waterfight in The Grove. For many of these pupils, this will be their last as they transition into secondary school.
School’s out for the summer! By Sharon Bruce THE 2023 school year is finally over – and not a minute too soon for many children across Tunbridge Wells. Despite a tumultuous year that saw school pupils across the country lose as much as a week of learning as a result of strike action, when the final bell rang at the end of Friday (July 21), whoops of delight could be heard echoing across school fields in town. St James’ Church of England Primary School faced the additional challenge this year of a defective roof, which resulted in a
‘Everyone has pulled together and worked super hard’ partial closure of the school, including a number of classrooms. These pupils and their teachers then had to be relocated to Rusthall St Paul’s and Temple Grove schools. Although disruptive, parents praised the school for its “leadership” and “ongoing care” for their children. Rory Love, KCC’s cabinet member
for Education, said: “The speed with which these temporary measures were put in place was impressive.” KCC has confirmed that work scheduled over the summer holidays would be carried out as quickly as possible and it is hoped that children will be able to return to their usual schools and classrooms by the start of the new academic year in September. Of this final term, St James’ Headteacher, Mr John Tutt, said: “It’s been a hectic one, with the Continued on page 3
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