I have worked at Strathmore for at least 17 years (retired last year) and agree with everything he says. It is a wonderful site for the School and a very happy place for all. I find it horrendous that it is going to be split up. These children need a safe, happy continuous school life where they can develope at their own pace in an environment that is predictable. The grounds are peaceful and quite private, essential for managing unpredictable behaviour with dignity and safety, A move to different sites will upset, delay progress and is NOT to the benefit of either Strathmore School or the others.
I am a parent of a child at Strathmore, I am totally opposed to this scheme. If you have ever been to Strathmore, or looked at the website, you would see what an amazing school it is; the students are in total ownership and live in equality with each other in a wonderful family atmosphere. Why would we want this school split over 3 sites, miles apart? Why would these children want to be 'included' into a mainstream school with a more stressful noise level and having to fight for timetabled access to the hall etc? Why should their wonderful school location be sold off to developers? I want to see Strathmore rebuilt on it's existing site and existing schemes of visits and collaborations with the children of the Russell School continue. Putting Strathmore students in mainstream schools looks 'p.c' on paper but it will not be the best option for the Strathmore students themselves.
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