People in Kingsway have a last chance to give their views on the vision for Gloucestershire's newest primary school.
Kingsway's second primary school will be called Waterwells Primary Academy, the school's sponsors - Robinswood Primary School and Place Group Ltd - are now looking forward to sharing their plans for the school with local people.
The group's proposal to run a new primary academy in Kingsway was given Ministerial approval in September, after they were put forward as the preferred provider by the county council.
A consultation on their plans for the school and local area will close on Monday, January 28th.
Residents can also fill in the form online or e-mail their views to info@waterwellsprimaryacademy.org.uk
Martin Latham, Head of Robinswood Primary School, said: "Waterwells Primary Academy will provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment while fostering links between school, home and the wider community.
"Community involvement will be at the heart of what we do and we are looking forward to talking to local people about what they want from their new school. We need their input and support to make the school a success."
Simon Rule, Chief Executive of the Place Group, said: "We plan to work very closely with the families and community as we move forward with our plans for the school. This consultation with them is the first step in developing a strong relationship that will benefit us all."
Cllr Jackie Hall, county councillor for Quedgeley and Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: "The new primary school willopen nextSeptember and will be vital to help meet increasing demand for school places in this growing estate. I would encourage local people to go along to one of the drop-ins to ask any questions they may have, or to feedback their views in the consultation."
Cllr Vic Rice, county councillor for Quedgeley, said: "The new school is excellent news for local children and those moving into the area. I hope that local people will come along to the meetings to find out about the sponsors' plans."
With construction continuing, estimates from the developer suggest that there could be 500 primary aged children living in the area by 2013. The first school will not be able to accommodate all those needing a place.
Construction has now started for the second primary school that will initially accommodate 30 children in the Reception year with school opening on a phased basis in line with the expected development in the area.
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