by newsposter » Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:13 pm
Going, going, gone
Linda Pap, Calgary
Letter to the editor, Calgary Herald
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Re: "Elementary students protest against plan to relocate classes," Feb. 8.
It was inspirational to see children protesting over the possible closure of a school they love. I felt like joining them. Fifty years ago, I went to St. John's and now my grand-daughter attends this small close-knit school.
Kensington is a perfect fit for the fine arts school. It is in an eclectic older area. It's sad; however, I am sure St. John's will be another older building in Calgary that will be gone to make way for progress.
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Great school
Janice Kyllo, Calgary
Letter to the editor, Calgary Herald
Monday, February 13, 2012
Re: "Elementary students protest against plan to relocate classes," Feb. 8.
I am the mother of two girls who attended St. John Fine Arts School in the 1990s. We lived in the relatively far south community of Sundance; however, for more than five years, my girls took the bus twice a day to the school. Both my girls, now in their 20s, have told me that the years they spent at St. John were the best of their schooling. It was a very special school then, and I would hope it has continued to be.
Fifteen years ago, it could be an hour to an hour-and-a-half bus ride twice a day (not ideal, but my girls loved this school so much, they were willing to take it) and, while I certainly sympathize with the north parents, decentralizing the school's location essentially prohibits south students from attending. What would be ideal is if there could be a south location and a north location. I am certain if the word were spread about what a wonderful program this school has to offer, there would be more than enough students wanting to attend.
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Chelsey says 'save my school'
By Chelsey Vosburgh, letter to the editor, Calgary Herald
February 17, 2012
Re: "Elementary students protest against plan to relocate classes," Feb. 8.
I am a Grade 4 student of St. John Fine Arts School. I would hate to see it close. It's been around for almost 100 years. My grandma went to St. John and she would hate to see her old school close down.
I love St. John because it is a small school.
I like having a small school because you have a good idea who everyone is. I think it's cool how it's been around so long. I also love my teachers and I hope they don't change. And I don't mind how long the bus ride is.
Chelsey Vosburgh, Calgary
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