Parents occupy Glasgow primary school - urgent solidarity appeal

Update (3) 22:00 Saturday 4th April 2009:

Both the Wyndford Primary and St. Gregory's Primary Wyndford occupations continue in high spirits following a well attended rally in support of both schools. Two new Indymedia Reports at:

Also see these audio interviews at Archive.org (courtesy of Citystrolls).

Other new media reports at:

Update (2) 23:10 Friday 3rd April 2009:

School occupations of Wyndford Primary and St. Gregory's Primary Wyndford both now running through the night.

Originally tense situation with Police resolved through negotiation, and the peaceful protests are being allowed to continue unharmed.

A rally in support of both schools to be held outside the school buildings (which adjoin each other) at 12 noon on Saturday 4th April.

Messages supporting the parents have been coming in from over the world, including from the Dundee workers carrying out the Prisme Packaging factory occupation.

More at BBC Scotland Report and Workers' Liberty Article

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Update (1) 22:00 Friday 3rd April 2009:

This detailed update is a little too long to post on this front page, so please read the update at this link.

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A short message received, no further details available:

"parents in occupation of wyndford primary school. Police threatening to force entry and bodily remove parents, need help and support BEFORE 6"

 This would be in relation to the programme of school closures. Address of the school:

Wyndford Primary School
116 Glenfinnan Drive
Glasgow
G20 8HL

Comments

Re: Breaking News: parents occupy Glasgow primary school

By mike92

Some info on the struggle against school closures in Glasgow here -

http://www.indymediascotland.org/node/15117

Re: Parents occupy Glasgow primary school - urgent solidarity ap

By atomant

check update here:

www.indymediascotland.org/node/15222

Occupation goes on! please help and support if you can in anyway!

 

Atomant

 

 

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