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From good to great with new schools
This really is an exciting time to be a pupil in Leicestershire!
Over 700 pupils started this term in brand new buildings with modern facilities. Castle Rock High school in Coalville and Woodstone Primary School in Ravenstone both opened for business in April.
These schools are showcases of sustainable design- with rainwater harvesting, high levels of insulation resulting in lower energy costs, natural ventilation and natural light. The buildings also link to the curriculum by demonstrating the potential of sustainable design and the use of renewable energy.
A further 800 pupils will be moving into new buildings at the start of the Autumn term, when the new Bushloe High School in Wigston, and Dorothy Goodman Special School in Hinckley open their doors.
Construction is also well underway at Gartree High School in Oadby, and Shepshed High School, where new accommodation is being built for a total of 1,350 pupils, and will be open in September 2007.
We are also planning a new Area Special School in Coalville and a new primary school in Hallam Fields, Birstall, which will benefit a total of 335 pupils. We are confident that young people attending these schools will echo the comment of one pupil who said, "I think the school is really good and exciting and we are really privileged that we have this chance!".
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