Christchurch Schools details
The details are all on the dedicated website. A summary:
- Only 19 out of 215 schools in Canterbury are affected, representing around 5% of Canterbury pupils
- 12 schools that were proposed for closure or merging will now remain as they are. They are Bromley, Burnham, Burnside, Duvauchelle, Gilberthorpe, Linwood Avenue, Okains Bay, Ouruhia Model, Shirley Intermediate, and Yaldhurst schools, and the two kura – TKKM o Waitaha and TKKM o Te Whānau Tahi
- Seven schools are proposed to close
- 12 schools are proposed to merge into six schools
- Five schools in Aranui are proposed to merge into one Year 1 to 13 campus but this is still being consulted on
- Two schools have closed voluntarily
- Two schools are being rebuilt on their existing sites
- Five brand-new schools are being built
- Eight schools are being rebuilt on new sites
- Further consultation on interim decisions has been extended to 31 March 2013
It will be a hard day for the pupils, teachers, staff and parents of the 19 schools that face closure or change. My thoughts are with them. Also with those who will now not be impacted and will be very relieved and can focus on the future of their schools.