With more quotes from a council spokesperson on educational benefits of the Thomas Muir site...
"At a time when child obesity is such a big issue, the availability of exercise is very important and is a definite educational benefit."
A school in the centre of the town, that is within walking distance for most pupils, would be better than one built on the outskirts. Parents may chose to drive their children to the new school, will that combat obesity? Was obesity part of the educational decision? - I'll check when I see the minutes in September.
"Likewise, airier rooms with more natural light and the flexibility of layout offered by the Thomas Muir site will also improve the learning environment..."
An enclosed courtyard design (the one the council chose) offers LESS light than the open design proposed on the High School site.
"Westerhill Road is not recognised by the council as a safe walking route..."
That's OK then, so the children won't use it?
The future of the £1 million sport hall (opened in 2002) is uncertain. A council spokesperson said they could not make any firm comment on the future of the facility.
Why? They own it, and the land - why can they not make the availability of the hall a pre requisite to any sale?
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