New building for Watermore School

The plans for the new school building that will replace the former Brockeridge and Highcroft Schools' accommodation were revealed by South Glos Property Services at a drop-in event last week.

Government funding is in short supply but the costs of maintaining the two ageing buildings added to the problems of operating a split site school has made it more cost effective to replace them with a new building. Part of the required funding will be raised from selling the old Brockeridge site and a small area of land off Lower Stone Close for housing. Planning permission will be needed.

The main concerns raised by people at the exhibition appear to be parking and dropping off, reduction in play space and the future of the much loved old Brockeridge School building where generations of local residents started their education.

Public consultation on new school building

There will be a public consultation session on the new school building at Watermore Primary School. The drop-in will be held from 2.45 to 7pm on Tuesday 28th November at the Meadow site (the old Highcroft Junior School site).

Watermore School to be rebuilt on one site

At the budget council meeting on Wednesday, funding was unanimously agreed to build a new Watermore Primary School on the current junior site, to bring all age groups together. Currently the Reception and Year one classes are in the old Brockeridge School while Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are on the old Highcroft site.

Have your say on new "20mph when lights flash" signs for Watermore

The council is proposing to install two new ‘20mph when lights flash’ signs in The Causeway and Meadow View to help slow traffic approaching Watermore Primary School. You have until 5th November to have your say - you can find the details and comment online.

More events this weekend

On Friday 10th July, Coalpit Heath Cricket Club is holding its Summer Fair with bar and barbecue 5pm-9pm at the Cricket Club (Serridge Lane, BS36 2TT). Free Cricket practice will be open to all children from 6:30pm.
This Saturday, 11th July, Paul's Place is holding its Summer Fayre on the Manor School playing field from 12 noon until 6pm. More information here.

Also on Saturday, Watermore Primary School is holding its Summer Festival, which this year takes on the theme of a tropical beach party. The festival runs from 2.30-5pm with an after party from 5-7pm.

Don't forget the following Saturday, 18th July, is the Frampton Festival.

Have your say on review of Keep Clear markings outside local schools

South Glos Council has just started a consultation on making changes to the Keep Clear markings outside some of our local schools:

https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/consult.ti/SKCmarkingsFromeVale

In our area both the Manor School and Watermore Primary School are included. You have until 24th July to have your say.

Lollipop person wanted

Watermore Primary School is looking for a new lollipop person for the junior site. The hours are 8.30-9.05am and 3.20-3.45pm, the rate of pay is £6.62 per hour. Please email wendy.feltham@southglos.gov.uk or call her on 01454 863611 for more info.

Pat Hockey appointed governor at new school

Pat Hockey, pictured left with Parish Cllr Jenny Rowan, has been appointed as a governor of the new Watermore Primary School.