New ILEA primary school with fitted carpets, London

Oct. 17, 1969 - School with fitted carpets: The new inner London Education Authority primary school, Prior Weston, which will serve the city's great Barbican development, was formally opened today by Alderman Sir Peter Studd, a former Sheriff of the City of London. Prior Weston is built on the open plan-modified however so that teachers can curtain off some areas for quiet group activities. For the 5-7 years olds there are three teaching areas with an enclosed playspace giving on to the assembly hall. For 7-11s the four teaching areas are in pairs, each linked to library through a generous circulation and exhibition space. Many of the teaching areas have wall-to-wall carpeting. Prior Weston-opened to its pupils a year ago and has 280 places. There are now 110 children on the roll. The school cost 104, 000, and furniture and equipment a further 8, 000. Photo shows with the comfort of the carpeted floor three of the school children (L to R) Phillip Moss, Tina Elles, 9, and Tina Sizzani 8, amuse themselves with two of the school pets Shuffles, the hedgehog and She-she, the guinea pig

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