Assembly Members were treated to a run through of Ysgol Treganna’s Christmas musical Oliver in the Senedd today.
Campaigners also made the point that they want to see a school fit for the 21st century, rather than one that was more suited to the times of Dickens.
South Wales Central AM Chris Franks said: “The children’s performance was excellent. They also made the point that their school facilities are currently not sufficient. I have discussed this issue with Cardiff Councillor Delme Bowen.
Cardiff Council officers are putting the final touches to their 21st century schools bid; it is almost ready and will be submitted before the deadline of Dec 10th. The new school at Treganna is a high priority in Cardiff’s overall bid. Last week I held talks with Plaid Leader and Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones. On education I asked about money that was available for schools in Cardiff and Penarth. In the west of our capital school children are packed like sardines in their buildings at Ysgol Treganna in Canton. The current situation is simply unacceptable.”
Fellow Plaid AM for South Wales Central Leanne Wood commented: “It is regrettable that pupils will have to wait until 2013 for decent facilities. The need to expand Welsh medium education to meet demand in Cardiff is not new. It has been mired in controversy for many years, with proposal after proposal being repeatedly kicked into the long grass by Labour councillors. Plaid in government at the Assembly will continue to work for a positive outcome for all the children of Cardiff. We want to end the years of uncertainty and for this new school to become a reality. The children of Ysgol Treganna deserve nothing less.”
The campaigners handed in a petition to a representative from the office of First Minister Carwyn Jones.
Assembly Members who attended the performance were Chris Franks, Leanne Wood and Nerys Evans, Plaid’s education spokesperson.
