School returns to its roots

An infant school is going full circle in time for its 40th anniversary celebrations.
Belgrave Infant School, Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park, will re-start life as a primary school this September, 40 years after it originally opened its doors.

Headteacher Deanne Garratt said: "We have been through life as a primary school, been a first school then an infant school and now we are going back as a primary school again.
"It just happens to be when it's the school's 40th birthday, there's a nice synergy.

"The Year 3 pupils will be the pioneers. We are making a lot of changes to the building to accommodate it and to make sure we have got everything we need. The staff are all very excited."

To celebrate the school opening in 1968 they will be compiling two books, a book of memories donated by former pupils and staff with photographs and a book looking where former pupils are now.
And an exhibition will be held in September to mark the anniversary.

"We are having a celebratory fun day on Friday, September 12, with entertainment and events for the children at the school.
"Then there will be a tea after school for past pupils and staff, so get in contact if you want to come," added Mrs Garratt.

She added: "The next big project, apart from new toilets and a group room, is to have a new playground. We've also got new signage which the children have been involved in designing the new logo.
"It's a great school to work in and most of the teachers have worked here for their whole careers. We have got a bank of staff who have worked here the whole way through."

The school will be having photo in June to commemorate its last year as an infant school.
Any former staff or pupils that would like to contact the school or make contributions can write to Belgrave Infant School, Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park, Chester CH4 7QS, or e-mail to admin @belgraveinf.cheshire.sch.uk.