The Sun Shines for Ripley School Sponsored Walk

A sponsored walk took place through Ripley Village on Saturday to raise further funds for the Primary School expansion plan. Placards were carried around to announce the first of the public consultation meetings which are required as part of the public consultation process.

Almost half the school turned out for the event. Pre-schoolers walked alongside their older siblings, parents, staff and other members of the community. After a brisk walk through the Village Green, and past all the main Village landmarks, we joined together at the School to end with a balloon race. Mrs Walker counted down to the release of balloons in Ripley school colours of blue and white which provided a dramatic display and much excitement to the children.

The glorious weather made it perfect for families to end the morning together over tea and cake kindly provided by the talented parents and well-wishers of the school.

The sponsored walk is one of the last major fundraising events of the year. We hope that the County Council Executive will take the final decision and agree to Ripley becoming an all-through Primary School ready for September 2008 which will make all this year's fundraising worthwhile.

A big thank you to all who were involved and especially to Pat Baker who masterminded this event.