Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff.
Letter to the editor – Thursday 4th September 2025
“Only twelve months ago, our beloved Wroxall Primary was staring down the barrel of closure. The council’s proposal fell like a hammer blow—landing on families just as the children returned from their summer holidays, and on the shoulders of a brand-new headteacher who barely had time to find the kettle in her office.
“What followed were six gruelling months of petitions, panic, sleepless nights, and parents swapping fury for exhaustion in the blink of an eye. I was terrified my eldest daughter would be denied a Year 6 education, as there was no suitable school place waiting for her. It felt like our community was being hollowed out from the inside.
Article continues below this advertisement “But Wroxall refused to be silenced. Parents who were once strangers at the school gates became allies, shoulders for tears, and comrades in victory. Against all odds, our school was saved at the last possible moment. If anyone doubts the strength of a rural community—come to Wroxall, and you’ll find proof standing shoulder to shoulder.
“On Wednesday (3rd September), our children walked back into Wroxall Primary not in fear, but in love, light, and laughter. They were welcomed by a headteacher and staff who stood firm when the storm was loudest. And let us not forget the saving of our Wroxall Robins Nursery—the smallest of footsteps, now secure, who will one day make the biggest strides into Wroxall Primary’s future.
“This is more than survival—it’s revival. Our school has not only endured, but earned a resounding “GOOD” from Ofsted, boosted attendance, and new enrolments on the way. Quite an achievement for a place the council once wrote off as disposable.
“So, to the council: thank you for finally listening—but perhaps next time, listen before you send hundreds of families into months of chaos? Wroxall is not just a line on a budget sheet. It’s a beating heart.
“On return to school day, Wroxall Primary was not just a school. It was a victory march. And yes—100% attendance! Miracles really do happen.”
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