A series of public meetings, drop-in sessions and an exhibition have been organised for people to find out more about a proposal to transfer Welsh-medium primary school Ysgol Treganna to new-build premises on Sanatorium Road, Canton, following a decision to consult by the Executive in November 2010.
The proposal would involve Ysgol Treganna transferring to new premises on Council-owned land off Sanatorium Road and expanding to a three form of entry Welsh-medium primary school with nursery while Ysgol Tan yr Eos would close with pupils transferring to the enlarged Ysgol Treganna on the new site.
The growing demand for Welsh-medium education in this area together with the increase in population as indicated by WAG population figures released in 2010, has led officers to develop this proposal to respond to these issues effectively. No existing English-medium provision will be closed or reduced in capacity as a result of this proposal.
The consultation period began on January 5 and will run until February 28. Parents, school staff, governors and others in the community who would be affected by the proposal will be sent copies of the consultation document and invited to respond.
Public meetings will be held on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20, both at 7pm, at Fitzalan High School when interested parties will be able to air their views and submit feedback on the proposal.
Drop-in sessions have also been organised at Canton Library on Monday January 17 (9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm) and Wednesday January 26 (9am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm) when council officers will be on hand to explain the proposals in more detail and answer any questions.
An exhibition on the proposal will be on display at Canton Library during the consultation period.
Views expressed via the consultation document and at public meetings and drop-in sessions will be recorded and considered as part of the decision making process. Alternatively, views can be e-mailed to [email protected] Any comments, including those submitted by e-mail, must contain the full name and postal address of the person making the comments.
Following the consultation, the Executive will consider a summary of views received and will then decide whether to proceed with the proposals or not.
Executive Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, Cllr Freda Salway, said: “We are very interested to know the views of the public about this proposal which has been developed as a priority to deal with the overcrowding issues at Ysgol Treganna and Ysgol Tan yr Eos and the growing demand for Welsh medium education in the area.
“People will be able to ask questions and let us have their opinions during the consultation period. There are a number of ways to submit feedback so I would encourage anyone who wishes to have their say to do so.”
