St Cuthbert's School Closure: Temporary Solutions, Safety First

0:00St. Cusperts RC Primary School in Slayford, Edinburgh shut down suddenly last month over a structural issue in one classroom floor. Routine safety checks on March 24, spotted dangerous deflection, forcing an immediate closure. Now the City Council confirms his stays closed through the end of the school year until August. Engineers jumped in right away with full inspections, and after digging deeper, they decided more emergency repairs are needed. No one's going back inside till everything's fixed and checked out properly. Students and kids felt the hit hard, with everyone shuffled to new spots overnight. Younger pupils headed to St. Peter's Primary in Morningside, while primary five, six, and seven classes moved to St. Augustine High School. These temp setups have been running smooth for the past month, according to council reps. They're praising how well learners and families are adapting, while crews handle the fixes. Safety comes first, so expect regular updates on the school website as teams push to reopen strong, come August.

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