Parents will stand up in front of councillors to fight for the survival of their children’s primary school.
St Sophia’s Primary in Galston could close, with kids moving five miles away to St Andrew’s Primary in Kilmarnock.
East Ayrshire Council is also considering carrying out a £3 million renovation on the rundown building or integrating it with Loudoun Academy.
The primary’s parent council made a request to deliver a presentation to the council’s cabinet.
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They also asked for councillors to visit the school before any decision is made.
Mum-of-one Gail McFarlane, 42, wants the school to stay open where it is.
“We are not happy about them even considering sending the children to St Andrew’s Primary in Kilmarnock,” she said.
“That school is already overcrowded.
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“Also, putting the children into a secondary school is not ideal.
“St Sophia’s is a great school. You feel so welcome every time you walk in the door. The school goes above and beyond to help my daughter.
“We want the school to be refurbished.”
Childminder Gail also pointed out that children would also have new teachers if they move to St Andrew’s.
A consultation has been taking place to get feedback on options for the school’s future.
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The council’s cabinet agreed to visit the school and let parents make their case in front of them.
Council leader Douglas Reid said: “It is a reasonable request.
“A number of us, including myself, have been to St Sophia’s on several occasions. Another visit won’t do any harm.”
Referring to the council’s consultation process, chief governance officer David Mitchell said: “We don’t just do the minimum. We go the extra distance.”
A transfer to St Andrew’s is preferred by council officers.
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A refurbishment would cost £3m for new heating, lighting, electrics, decoration and the repair of the building fabric.
A rebuild has been ruled out as unaffordable.
A total of 372 responses to the consultation have poured in, including representations from parents, children and staff.
The council cabinet will discuss the matter again in June.
St Sophia’s school roll recently increased from 70 pupils to 87.
