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were involved in the close of Page school and were given written guarantee of no further disruption for at least five years; these children's brothers and sisters will have no places reserved for them at Hawker;
- the capacity of the Weetangera school is greater than Hawker, which will not be able to accommodate the combined school population;
- the operating costs of Weetangera school are less than those of Hawker;
- the Weetangera school grounds are substantially larger than the area available at Hawker (half Hawker playground has been sold);
- the Weetangera school is the only community facility in the suburb, in contrast to other suburbs.
The petitioners therefore pray that the Assembly direct the ACT Government not to close the Weetangera Primary School.
By Mr Moore (from 830 citizens).
School Closures
To the Speaker and the members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory.
The petition of certain residents of the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly that we believe that the neighbourhood school concept is a vital and essential part of our children's education.
By Mr Humphries (from 206 citizens).
School Closures
To the Speaker and members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory.
The petition of certain residents of South Belconnen in the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly:
. that your petitioners are strongly opposed to the threatened closure of primary and secondary schools in the ACT.
. that education should be given the highest priority in the allocation of funds since society as a whole benefits from a healthy education system.
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