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:
- Parents letter from inside occupied Wyndford and St Gregory’s
- Demonstration of Support for Schools Occupation in Maryhill, Glasgow
Also see these audio interviews at Archive.org (courtesy of Citystrolls).
Other new media reports at:
- BBC Scotland report (includes video interview)
- Scottish Television report (includes video story and interview)
- Glasgow Herald article
- Scotsman article
- Socialist Worker article
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:
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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
Re: Breaking News: parents occupy Glasgow primary school
Some info on the struggle against school closures in Glasgow here -
http://www.indymediascotland.org/node/15117