New sign puts St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School on the map
Blackhall’s St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has always been known as a “hidden gem” in the community… until recently! Now, the school has a new road sign to point out its exact location following concerns it was hidden from view from the main road.
And great things should never be hidden…
The school worked with Councillor Rob Crute to arrange for a new road sign to be erected on the main road through Blackhall village, signposting the school’s location for visitors.
Parents and the wider community overjoyed with the decision
Cllr Rob Crute (Blackhall Division), who is Deputy Leader of the Labour Group at Durham County Council, contacted the highways section at the county council and issued a request for a sign to be installed. As the highways team does not have a budget for such schemes, it was funded through a neighbourhood budget.
“The new sign has had an excellent response from parents and other local residents who hold the school in high regard,” said Cllr Crute.
“I was delighted to be able to help when the school’s Head Teacher Lisa Ashton contacted me with her suggestion to install a direction sign on the Coast Road.
“As she pointed out, St Joseph’s is a ‘hidden gem’, so it’s great to see the school placed firmly on the map. Now visitors to our village will be able to find the school at a glance, and the new sign will also help to promote the school and its excellent staff and facilities.”
Head Teacher Lisa Ashton said: “This has put St Joseph’s on the map! The new road sign will point out to the local community where our lovely school is situated. We are grateful to Cllr Crute for his support.”
Chris Zarraga, Director of Schools North East, said: “This new road sign is more than just a piece of metal; it’s a beacon welcoming visitors to the school and our community. We’re very pleased for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and this new addition.”
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