New School
The first school was controversially demolished in September 2003 after much opposition from local residents. A new modern school was built at a cost of £3.5m ($5.1m USD) and was placed in a different location. The site of the old school was sold for £285,000 ($412,386 USD).
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“At school boys become gluttons and slovens, and, instead of cultivating domestic affections, very early rush into the libertinism which destroys the constitution before it is formed; hardening the heart as it weakens the understanding.”
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