18/07/2008
New Roscoe school blooms
Hundreds of pupils at two of Liverpool's most historic schools are to hold a massive playground party to celebrate their amalgamation.
Roscoe Junior and Roscoe Infants Schools in Tuebrook were the first to be built in the city after the first world war around 1920.
They were named after William Roscoe, an 18th century philanthropist who created Liverpool's famous botanical collection.
Although they are located in the same building, they have always been run separately. But from September they will merge to become Roscoe Primary School, with a single headteacher and administration.
To mark the historic change, the children are holding a party in the playground next Tuesday, July 22nd.
Organised by the PTA, it will involve all 300 pupils in music and dancing - and the youngsters have even made their own bunting for the special occasion.
Headteacher Amanda Anders said: "This party is a great way of the school celebrating the end of one era and the start of another.
"We are absolutely delighted that the schools are coming together as one. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in the long and proud history of the schools."
Councillor Keith Turner, executive member for education, said: "Bringing both schools together will enable the leadership team to concentrate on furthering the excellent progress made recently in improving standards of teaching and learning."
Memorable moments in the school's history include bomb damage caused by the Luftwaffe in 1941 and a visit from Mastermind presenter Magnus Magnusson in 2000.
The new school will be officially opened on September 17th by Lord Alton, who founded the Roscoe Lectures.
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