A Bitterne Park councillor championed what he described as “the excellent work of two of Bitterne Park’s schools” during his maiden speech at a full council meeting on Wednesday (Nov 15).
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Phil Webb, pictured, one of the ward’s three Labour councillors, who was elected for the first time at May’s ‘all out’ local election, commended the work of both the secondary and primary school.
Revealing that he had been “very pleased (and slightly petrified)” to deliver his speech, he reported on Facebook that he had seconded an amended motion on an issue close to his heart: the protection and education of young people at risk, and the building of community cohesion in our city.
Said Webb: “I'm delighted that this allowed me to champion and shed light on the excellent work of two of Bitterne Park’s schools:
“At a secondary level, Bitterne Park School recently hosted the ‘One City No Barriers’ event, bringing students from across the city to hear and quiz both faith and non-faith representatives. They then presented their findings, emphasizing mutual understanding.
“… At a KS1/2 level, Bitterne Park Primary excels in their 'British Values' curriculum, particularly in its implementation into democratic processes. Young people made deputations to Full Council in March.”
He added that the primary school also plays a crucial role as a school of sanctuary in Southampton, contributing to the city-wide parade in June with what he described as “their wonderful sanctuary ambassadors”.