If we all make a big enough noise, Hackney Council have to listen.
Below is a letter template ready for you to edit and send to the Council.

This is your chance to show how much the school means to you and your family – so tell them how you feel.

Here are some points to help you write a short and personal letter or email to the Council.

Copy and paste the letter into an email, then fill in the blanks or edit the bits in BOLD.

You encourage you to add your own thoughts about:
– the proposed closure
– why you selected Colvestone
– what you like about Colvestone

It’s really important the Council hear our families/children’s stories. The more varied arguments and opinions the better.

Email your letter to each of the following, with the subject heading: Opposition to closing Colvestone Primary School
anntoinette.bramble@hackney.gov.uk
zoe.garbett@hackney.gov.uk
philip.glanville@hackney.gov.uk
guy.nicholson@hackney.gov.uk
paul.senior@hackney.gov.uk
diane.abbott.office@parliament.uk

Dear Hackney Council.

I am writing to express my disagreement regarding the recent proposal to include Colvestone Primary School in the consultation to close schools in Hackney.

I believe this will be an ill-considered and damaging move for children, parents and carers in this area. As one of the only non-religious, non-academy, non-free schools in Dalston, it should remain open to offer families the choice to be part of a small, close-knit community school – run by the local education authority.

As a parent/carer of a child at Colvestone Primary School, I know my child feels safe/happy/secure at Colvestone. We have been part of the school community for over XX years. Moving my child/children to another school will be upsetting/difficult/disruptive.

The new leadership team, through the Blossom Federation partnership, has made a positive impact on the school – and with the extra funding from Hackney Council – we have seen great improvements to the facilities, redecoration of internal spaces and a renewed energy at the school.

Colvestone is a unique primary school offering my child/children an opportunity to develop and thrive in a single-form entry, community-focussed environment.

Signed Name Surname

Parent/carer at Colvestone Primary School

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LETTER ENDS

We don’t believe closing Colvestone at this time, is the right thing for Hackney Council to do.

Please sign our petition and together we can let the Council know how the local community feel.