Official opening of the new Hensingham Primary School

The local community of Hensingham celebrates this week when the Rt Hon Dr Jack Cunningham DLMP officially opens Hensingham Primary School on Friday 4th April at 2.00pm. 

The opening will include the unveiling of a plaque and a speech by Jack Cunningham. A special assembly will be held with the children of the school singing their favourite songs. Mr Cunningham and guests will have the chance to look round the new school and meet the school's Council. Refreshments will then be served. 

Following the review of primary education in the Hensingham area it was determined to amalgamate Hensingham Junior and Infant Schools. A single storey extension has been built on the west side of the Junior School site creating a larger classroom to incorporate a new nursery. Patio doors have been installed opening onto a timber decking play area. Two existing small classrooms have also been extended and a new staff room has been provided. Other work has included extending the cloakroom entrance and refurbishing toilets for both staff and pupils, remodelling of the main entrance and changes to the parking area and main pedestrian entrance. A new heating has been installed as well as rewiring and some window replacement. The work cost in the region of £487k coming from the Education Capital Programme, Central Maintenance Fund and School Budget and School Formula Capital 

County Councillor Joan Stocker, Cabinet Spokesperson for Education says 

"This new school is a credit to Hensingham. There are always concerns when you first talk about amalgamation to address the issue of surplus places but as this amalgamation proves it can be successful. I am sure that the children will thoroughly enjoy their new surroundings" 

Celia Holder, Headteacher of Hensingham Primary School says 

"The success of the new school is down to teamwork. Staff, parents, Governors and centre to this our wonderful children. We expect the best of each other and ourselves and support each other to achieve it. I am immensely proud to be part of this school."