Councillor Mary-Jean Devon
Further to the article in this weeks Oban Times with regards to “Tiree named on school closure draft”, I am writing to allay the fears and concerns of the people of Tiree.
Due to the difficult financial time every council in Scotland is facing various efficiency options . As far as Argyll and Bute Council is concerned no decisions , discussions, meetings, or consultations have taken place regarding Tiree High School. As your elected member I can categorically assure you of this.
The infrastructure of Oban High School and its Hostel could not accommodate the pupils of Tiree High School as you will have read recently in the press. The Oban Hostel has just undergone a major refurbishment which allows them to accommodate 104 pupils. They are nearly at capacity presently as is the roll of the High School. Please be assured if any discussions let alone decisions had been taken regarding Tiree High School I would have been in contact with the people of Tiree as they are the first to be consulted.
Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding this matter or any other issues you have.
Councillor Mary-Jean Devon 01688 302792 07912 949073.
Tiree High School
You will no doubt be aware of rumours circulating about the possible closure of Tiree High School. Whilst I appreciate that you are obviously worried by these reports, may I please assure you that no plans have been drawn up to close any school.
As we all know, difficult financial decisions lie ahead for all local authorities within the next few years. Argyll and Bute Council has made it clear that the severe budgetary pressures will require it to review every aspect of its service provision, including education.
Those reviews are ongoing, and are likely to continue for some time.
