Appendix 1: Proposal to expand Ravenor Primary ... - Ealing Council

Too many pupils from ourtside catchment/ in other parishes will be given vacantplaces. This will cause chaos in future (as st gregs admissions well knows) withregard to sibling policy in future. There is no good reason to expand a school -where is the demand for places in our parish, when we already have pupils attendingthe school from afarThe plan has been done already. I do not think my say really counts. Expanding StGregory's will not benefit children's minds. New schools should be built in the area tomeet present demand.St Gregory’s is a local school serving the local catholic community. It will no longerbe a 'local' school and will therefore change in its nature. It is nearly impossible tobring children safely into the school at the moment due to the severe congestionoutside the school with a local of suitable parking facilities and an increase inpollution which affects my child's asthmaThe construction of the new school in Acton Vale should take priority as this is thearea of greatest population growth this will also reduce people in St Gregory's. Lossof sporting facilities is a worry. A decline in educational standards due to disruptionis a worry if not a given. Are the staff in favour? If not the earlier comment is a morelikely worry which could result in less local children going to St Gregory's.If the catchment area is expanded, it will only encourage people to drive thereforecausing even more congestion and anguish for the locals to the school.I fail to see the increased number of Catholics attending the abbey who the diocesetell us are creating the demand for more catholic places in the area. The increase innumbers will lead to a breakdown of the community feel of the school, something Ithink is vital in a catholic schoolIf the proposed expansion goes ahead it will probably mean Woodfield Road willhave double yellow lines. We already know that the St Gregory's parents ignoredouble yellow lines completely and are exceptionally rude if you happen to bring it totheir attention. Also it would mean my family and I would not be able to parkoutside/near our home. I had an operation on the left side of my body in very recentyears and I am not supposed to carry anything heavy in my left hand, because of thisI now have carpal tunnel in my right hand. I do need to have car parking facilitieswithin easy reach (3/4 houses) at the most.The site is not suitable for further expansion and if allowed to go ahead will make lifequite unpleasant for many local residents. It will have a detrimental effect on theBrentham Garden Estate high-level conservation area.I disapprove of faith schools.The road is too narrow already to accommodate the number of parents driving to theschool. Far too many cars trawling the streets, blocking entrances, causing chaos forbuses etc.This is recognised as an excellent school in the area- much sought after - to expandit may adversely affect this. It seems clear that many of the proposed extra childrento be accommodated live outside the immediate area. It would be far better forchildren of First and Middle school age to attend school where they live:Parent/teacher contact is enhanced in such situations.51