We also had representatives from both of our bidders for the project, plus staff from Essex County Council and Cornelius Vermuyden School, including our Head teacher Mrs Skewes.

The students were given the opportunity to view the plans for our new school and to ask questions. Our students grilled the bidders with questions, and expressed their hopes and dreams for the future of their school.

All those involved were extremely impressed with the plans, which included a ‘fly through’ 3D presentation on the big screen. This really helped us to get inside the new school and see how it will work once the children are in their classrooms. All of the students and staff now can’t wait until they can transfer across to this fantastic new facility.

Students were also pleased to learn about the interim period, as the new school is being built on our site. They asked questions about any disruption to their learning during this period. We were all delighted to learn of the plans to build the new school away from the existing one, and therefore minimizing any disruption. We do of course benefit from the largest school grounds on Canvey Island and all in attendance were pleased to know that it will be business as usual at Cornelius Vermyden throughout this exciting time.

Those in attendance included: