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BBC News
a day ago
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Improvement works at Guernsey school ahead of merger
Improvement works will be carried out at a Guernsey school campus ahead of a merger in September, Les Varendes High School, in St Peter Port, will be merged with La Mare de Carteret High School, which is currently based in of the merger, building work is taking place to create additional teaching and locker space, and to improve plumbing, electrics and Tomlin, Les Varendes High School principal, said she was "looking forward to welcoming" all the merged schools' pupils in September. "The upcoming programme of works will be better matched to our requirements and increased numbers so we can continue to strive for excellence," she work taking place includes new fencing and capping the school's swimming pool to create a "multi-functional space". What work is taking place? The work includes:New fencingReplacement windows and doorsConverting some existing science classrooms into general classroomsAdditional lockersNew doors to separate the hall and stage, providing additional teaching spacesCapping the swimming pool to create a new multi-functional space for teaching, meetings, dining and a social spaceChanging rooms updatesDevelopment of an Inclusion Space and a base for the Communication, Interaction and Autism Service (CIAS)Moving staff room to accommodate new inclusion and additional needs spacesUpdates to cabling and Wi-Fi infrastructureReplacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and heating (MEPH) systemsParts of the old Sixth Form Centre will be used to accommodate the Youth Commission, the Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHARE) team and the Guernsey Music Service.
BBC News
a day ago
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Guernsey Harbours says big waves from ferries 'not uncommon
Guernsey's acting harbourmaster has said large waves caused by ferries approaching St Peter Port "aren't uncommon".James Way was speaking to BBC Guernsey after videos posted on social media showed large waves at La Valette Bathing Pools, said to be due to a ferry approaching St Peter Port at high speed from the direction of Way said there was no specific speed limit between the two islands, except in harbours and bays, but all boats must comply with the international rules for prevention of collisions at said: "Ultimately the waves are generated by passing ships, so it's not unusual that we see waves like that at the bathing pools." 'The full elements' Mr Way said there had been a "number of incidents over years" caused by waves from ferries, including a woman who was saved from drowning by two 12-year-old girls at Havelet Bay when she was knocked unconscious by a large Way said there were no plans to introduce a speed limit in the Little Russel - the channel between Guernsey and he said Guernsey Harbours was open to ways to improve safety, including better said the public should be "mindful that conditions can change quite quickly" when swimming at sea or in the bathing pools as people were "exposed to the full elements".Brittany Ferries said it had introduced new rules in 2017 for high-speed vessels using St Peter Port harbour, including reduced speeds and an adjusted course.
BBC News
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Racially aggravated incident reported outside Chinese takeaway
Police in Guernsey have appealed for witnesses after a reports of racially aggravated incident outside a local Chinese Police said the alleged incident occurred on Sunday outside China China Town on the Le Bordage, St Peter happened between 00:45 and 01:15 BST, officers with information or footage of the incident is asked to contact PC176 CARPENTER on 222 222 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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More work planned to secure future of diving board
More work is to be carried out in the hope an open air diving board in St Peter Port, Guernsey, can be saved from closure. The States issued a removal notice in February for the only remaining diving board at La Vallette pools over health and safety concerns. The removal of the board at the Ladies Pool was halted following a public outcry and a demonstration against the proposals. Now the States of Guernsey has commissioned the removal of bedrock from the pool floor in an effort to meet the required depth to allow the platform to remain. The States has commissioned a team led by F Watson & Son Ltd which undertook voluntary work in April to remove silt and rubble from the pool floor. It said volunteers were also able to demonstrate that the bedrock could feasibly be removed. A States spokesman said: "Achieving sufficient depth would be a significant step towards retaining and reopening the diving platform. "Further steps are being taken to address safety concerns which are not related to the depth of the pool, including signage, so that a package of measures can be presented to the Health and Safety Executive for it to consider whether the prohibition notice can be removed." Damon Hackley, director of operations for economy, infrastructure, environment and culture, added: "Thanks to the passion and proactivity of community volunteers, we are much closer to reaching a positive outcome regarding the diving board at the Ladies Pool than we were earlier this year. "While there remains a good deal of work to do, including the production of appropriate operating procedures, the States of Guernsey will continue to work closely with the community in an effort to find an acceptable outcome." More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Island 'laughing stock' over diving board red tape Diving board removal paused to explore options Islanders reflect on history of diving boards Bathing pools in Guernsey States Of Guernsey
BBC News
3 days ago
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More work planned to secure future of Guernsey diving board
More work is to be carried out in the hope an open air diving board in St Peter Port, Guernsey, can be saved from States issued a removal notice in February for the only remaining diving board at La Vallette pools over health and safety removal of the board at the Ladies Pool was halted following a public outcry and a demonstration against the the States of Guernsey has commissioned the removal of bedrock from the pool floor in an effort to meet the required depth to allow the platform to remain. The States has commissioned a team led by F Watson & Son Ltd which undertook voluntary work in April to remove silt and rubble from the pool said volunteers were also able to demonstrate that the bedrock could feasibly be removed. 'Positive outcome' A States spokesman said: "Achieving sufficient depth would be a significant step towards retaining and reopening the diving platform. "Further steps are being taken to address safety concerns which are not related to the depth of the pool, including signage, so that a package of measures can be presented to the Health and Safety Executive for it to consider whether the prohibition notice can be removed."Damon Hackley, director of operations for economy, infrastructure, environment and culture, added: "Thanks to the passion and proactivity of community volunteers, we are much closer to reaching a positive outcome regarding the diving board at the Ladies Pool than we were earlier this year."While there remains a good deal of work to do, including the production of appropriate operating procedures, the States of Guernsey will continue to work closely with the community in an effort to find an acceptable outcome."
