A GOVERNOR has spoken of the
“devastating news” that another
Anglesey school – whose future
was thought to have been safe –
has been earmarked for closure.
Anglesey County Council
is conducting a statutory
consultation on proposals for
primary education provision in
the Llangefni area, which could
see Ysgol Bodffordd, Ysgol Corn
Hir and Ysgol Henblas combined.
And on Monday, a scrutiny
committee met to discuss the
futures of Beaumaris and Talwrn
primary schools.
It was recommended Talwrn
stay open for now, with the
decision going to the executive.
A further recommendation was
further consultation was needed
for Beaumaris.
The news comes also as Gwynedd
Council’s cabinet supported
recommendations for
consultation over plans for a
multi-million pound shake-up of
education in Bangor.
On Anglesey, the 90-pupil Ysgol
Henblas in Llangristiolus calling
on people to support it by signing
an online petition and making
their views heard.
Rhys Parry, chairman of
governors at Ysgol Henblas,
said: “It is a complete U-turn. It
is devastating news, a complete
shock, like a bolt out of the blue.
It is not what we thought would
happen. Ours is a thriving and
lively, rural school at the heart
of Anglesey. Pupil numbers
are increasing, we have just
appointed a dynamic and
energetic new headteacher and
the school building is modern.”
Mr Parry is calling for people
to sign the e-petition at Change.
org ‘Ysgol Henblas’ or email
angleseyschools@anglesey.gov.uk
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