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Fury as school toilets locked


PARENTS are in uproar after claiming their children are banned from using loos during lessons. One pupil has been excluded


from Aylesford School Sports Col- lege in Teapot Lane for “speaking out” about the issue, according to social media. It is believed the school took ac-


tion after youngsters were hiding in the toilets to skip lessons. The mum of the excluded girl


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wrote: “I am taking her in today and demanding that she stays, she has GCSE revision today. Is it ap- propriate to exclude a child from school for expressing her right to use the toilet?” One parent wrote: “It’s a child’s human right to go to toilet. They should never be told no. My daughter has mentioned she's been told she cannot go.” Another parent wrote: “It would


seem that there is a lack of hygiene facilities such as soap, bins are overflowing and sanitary units are not being emptied. This has been since September? “It would seem the restrictions


are also affecting staff as wel. Per- haps more consideration to all is-


sues that are being brought to the attention of the school with regards to the toilets before making a state- ment?” A further comment by a parent


on the Aylesford School Facebook page said: “My twins have said all the boys toilets are locked so you can't go to the toilet. If you need to go in class time, you’re denied. “I understand that some students


abuse the toilets but don't penalise everyone for the minority of poor behaviour. Apparently the disabled toilets are not locked. Whilst I agree with a lot of the new decisions that are being made this is definitely not one of your good ones.” Aylesford School has defended


its actions in its Facebook page. A post read: “Toilet facilities are al- ways available for all students. However due to the inappropriate use by a small number of students it has become necessary to restrict access to toilet facilities during les- son times in the Twickenham building. “During break and lunch all toi-


lets are available. Please be assured that at no time will a student be de- nied necessary access to facilities.”


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Staff and children from Eccles Primary school with their work Pupils take on art challenge


CHILDREN from three schools near the new 1,000-home Peters Village on the bank of the River Medway are taking part in workshops in the run-up to an art competition with prizes worth £900. The topic for the third annual Tri-History Arts Competition for primary schools inWouldham, Eccles and Burham, was chosen as Art and Architecture – our Homes Past, Present and Future. The contest was founded two years ago by developer Trenport


Investments Ltd, joined this year as co-sponsor by housing association Orbit, which is building 157 homes on the site. The schools have agreed to enter their year 5 (aged 9-10) pupils. The


winner will receive £250 for the gold award and £10 for each of his/her classmates, with £100 for silver, £50 for bronze and the chance to win voucher prizes for highly commended entries. Tracey Crouch, MP for Aylesford and Chatham, will present the prizes


on May 5. Jonathan Bassett, head teacher at St Mark’s CE Primary School,


Eccles, said: “This competition has proved to be a popular challenge, with some worthy rewards. It alwaysmakes the children look at their village with fresh eyes, and talk to their families about the past.”


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