We have unfortunately learned that Monmouthshire County Council are planning the closure of Govilon School. You can view details of the closure in the following reports:
- Possible Closure of Govilon Primary School – Govilon.com (3rd May 2009)
- Parents vow to fight Govilon school closure plans – South Wales Argus (27th May 2009)
- Govilon School – The Facts – Govilon.com (3rd July 2009)
We will be updating this page as we get more information.
Govilon School Action Group
Members:
- Lawrence Talbot – Chair
- Verona Nelmes – Chair of Governors
- Dave Davies
- Rob Francis
- Jackie Humphries
- John James
- Jan Morris
- Liz Smith
- Mike Thomas
- Martin & Lisa Thomas
- Chris Walby
The Headteacher and staff are also involved byt as employees of MCC they have to limit their involvement.
Any offers of help and support will be welcome.
If you want to make a protest you can:
- Go to the Children and Young People’s Select Committee on 16th July at 10.00am which will discuss the ‘Call In’ of the Cabinet decision
- Write to the Chair of that meeting – County Cllr Geoff Burrows at County Hall or email him: geoffburrows@monmouthshire.gov.uk
If you would like to help or have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any member of the Action Group.