Stour Valley Community School opened its doors and welcomed its first cohorts of students today.

Over 170 excited students gathered in the hall to hear Headteacher, Mrs Christine Inchley, say the words that she and the whole of our community have been waiting so long to hear:

"Welcome to Stour Valley Community School"

Mrs Inchley explained the educational ethos of the school. "An all round education centered around Maths, English and traditional Sciences enables our 11 - 16 year olds to obtain a thorough comprehension of numeracy, literacy and sciences which enhance life chances. Age 16, having enjoyed learning within the secure and familiar surroundings of our rural community and developed an understanding of their individual potential, each Student will be best equipped to choose from many further education and vocational options on offer within the wider area."

This has been a a long and often hard fought campaign lasting over 5 years for parents, children and community groups in Clare and the surrounding villages.  At last success is ours and Clare has its own secondary school.

Congratulations to everyone who has been involved!

The EADT also gave the school front page coverage 

http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/clare_monumental_day_for_whole_community_suffolk_s_first_ever_free_school_starts_new_term_1_1013931    

Web Link: www.svcschool.org

Date : 06-09-2011