We will miss this fantastic school (From York Press)

The council representitives at the meeting held on Wednesday night were talking about this "proposal" and how it was the last thing they wanted. The other school heads present could not or would not say wether their schools would be over subscribed in taking on extra pupils. Concern was raised again about the lack of support from Burnholme's closest primary school, Hempland. It was confirmed that although local child population is down at the moment it would rise in the future. To stay open the school only needs another 30 children to choose to go there. Figures of children putting Burnholme as their second choice were not confirmed at the meeting. Now it appears all the parents of these children have been informed by letter that Burnholme will not be having an intake this year. This does not sound like a "proposal" to me. We have to remember that this is not just about a school, it's about a community college. A place of adult education, local sports facilities where various clubs meet and compete. There is also a very good nursery which will go out of business. Once all this is gone, it is gone for good.