Hope CE Primary School

                                        School protesters  On the 30^th January 2008 Hope school and a number of different school went to the Shire hall to protest. The protest was mainly about schools that were going to close. The journey down to the Shire hall was  extremely noisy as most of the pupils went on a bus. There were three different songs that were sung. When the children arrived at the Shire hall there was a lot of excitement.  People were holding placards and banners. Eventually everyone crossed the road and walked over to the shire hall offices. There were lots of school there already.After a lot of shouting Hope made there way to the main entrance of the shire hall.  A policeman told them to quiet down but the Hope school and many other schools paid no attention. Many photographers were there  and some camera men. At approximately quarter to eleven Hope school made there way back to the bus but first they marched around the grounds. After a lot of waiting and protesting it was announced that the council would reconsider and try not to close schools. Everyone cheered and clapped and Hope school walked back to the bus were they had their photo taken. After about two hours most of the schools went home. Hope school were pleased with the outcome and hope that the council will stick to there plan.