On 30 July 2009 a fire ripped through Thomas Fairchild school. Over 100 fire fighters using 20 fire engines fought to bring the fire under control. Sadly, however, the school could not be saved.
Since then Hoxton Councillors pushed the Mayor of Hackney and the Learning Trust to ensure that the school is re-provided on the same site because it is our priority to have a school where pupils in Hoxton and De Beauvoir can continue their education.
The Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe has assured us that his will happen.
We have learned that the building has only recently been released back to the Council from the insurance company and, due to the size of the site and nature of the damage to the building, the site will need to be cleared by hand. The rebuilding work will therefore be a time consuming task but it will ensure the safety of the Children's Centre that was undamaged during the fire, local residents and properties that are in close proximity to the site as well as the safety of those working on the site.
Since then Hoxton Councillors pushed the Mayor of Hackney and the Learning Trust to ensure that the school is re-provided on the same site because it is our priority to have a school where pupils in Hoxton and De Beauvoir can continue their education.
The Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe has assured us that his will happen.
We have learned that the building has only recently been released back to the Council from the insurance company and, due to the size of the site and nature of the damage to the building, the site will need to be cleared by hand. The rebuilding work will therefore be a time consuming task but it will ensure the safety of the Children's Centre that was undamaged during the fire, local residents and properties that are in close proximity to the site as well as the safety of those working on the site.
The re-building should be completed by the summer 2012.
