November 24th 2024.
It's been a tough year for Holmer Academy. Just as they were recovering from the last flood that shut down their classrooms, Storm Bert has struck again, leaving the school submerged in water. The primary school, which received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in 2019, had just reopened its Year 3 and 4 classrooms on Tuesday after months of repair work. But now, they are once again facing the devastating effects of flooding.
The storm, which has caused a major incident in parts of south Wales, has brought more rain than the area typically receives in a month. And unfortunately, Holmer Academy seems to be in the path of the worst of it. The school, located in Hereford, had already suffered significant damage during a previous storm in September. This time, it was the newly refurbished classrooms that were hit the hardest.
Despite the hard work and dedication of the staff to get the school up and running again, it seems that Mother Nature had other plans. Pictures of the school show the heartbreaking sight of the same classrooms that were just reopened on Tuesday, now ruined by flood water once again. It's a devastating blow for the students, teachers, and staff who were looking forward to starting the new school year in a fresh, repaired space.
The community is also feeling the impact of the floods. Local residents expressed their shock and sadness at the news, with one Facebook user commenting, "Heartbreaking. The children only moved back into this block on Tuesday." Another suggested that the school needs to be moved or have a moat built around it to prevent future flooding. Even the nearby Westfields FC, a local football team, shared their sympathy on social media, saying, "So sad to see after all the hard work to refurbish after the last floods."
This is not the first time that Holmer Academy has been hit by flooding. Earlier this year, Storm Dennis caused significant damage to the school's facilities, forcing classes to be held in a nearby health club. And even before that, the school had a history of flooding, as one former pupil recalled, "That one building has always flooded, even back in the late 90s when I was there it's always been a problem."
Despite the challenges, the community remains resilient. Parents, students, and staff are coming together to support each other and the school, determined to overcome this latest setback. And as they have done before, the dedicated staff at Holmer Academy will don their wellies and get straight to work to ensure that lessons can continue as soon as possible. Because at the end of the day, it's the resilience and determination of this school community that truly makes Holmer Academy "Outstanding."
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