Worst-hit school's flood memories

9:26am Thursday 17th July 2008

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MORETON'S St David's School sustained more damage in last July's floods than any other in Britain.

The primary school, which has 277 pupils aged four to 11, reopened in May after being closed since the floods, during which it suffered structural damage and saw many of its contents destroyed.

Throughout the ten-month closure, the children were taught in 17 portable buildings installed on its playing field The premises were enhanced as well as repaired during a refit costing £2 to £3 million.

Two classrooms have been converted into a combined library, information technology suite and teachers' preparation room, while new security doors have been fitted and there is new carpeting throughout.

Recalling the floods, headteacher Bob Forster said: "The main memories of that night are of just being deadened because you could see the whole school disappearing under water.

"However, we've now risen above the waves.

"It's been a very demanding year but now I'm looking through my window and I'm seeing the children playing and I'm thinking that everything is back to normal."