14/05/08: 'Consultation' has been devalued
Published Date:
14 May 2008
With reference to the headlines in the Seaford Gazette of April 30, Just 12 argue the case for a sixth form: The smile on Lynton Golds' face says it all: I have won again over students and parents and the views of Seaford residents.
The word consultation has been devalued, at no time will this head teacher listen to any views once her mind has decided what she wants.
Everyone knew there was no hope of keeping the sixth form, that is why so few people attended.
Living in Seaford for more than 70 years, I have been proud to see so many students go on to university and college. Why have the numbers dropped? Because of poor choices of subjects.
In the past the only way forward was through private education, or through Lewes Boys or Girls
grammar schools.
Removing students' goals from GCSE to A levels at their own school is like taking the icing off the cake. To be replaced by sport.
The cost of small classes would show great improvement in grades and encourage more students to stay on until they are 18, then the sixth form would be a credit to the school, staff, pupils, parents and Seaford residents. – Patricia Varley, Chyngton Gardens, Seaford.
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14 May 2008 12:15 PM
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