SCHOOL CLOSED OVER WATER CONTAMINATION FEARS

ALL 850 pupils at Chailey Secondary School were sent home today (Thursday) after building contractors advised teachers that they had found an underground oil leak which could have affected the school's water supply.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Oct 2006, 13:20 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:36 BST

A school spokesman said the water supply had been cut off in the interests of safety. There were therefore no drinking water or toilet facilities.

Headteacher Lesley Young said: 'It was a major disappointment then to have to close the school.

'However, the children's safety, as always, must come first.

'We are working hard with water companies and contractors to resolve the situation as soon as possible.'

The school is expected to re-open on Monday.

Parents can get the latest news over the weekend by visiting www.chailey.e-sussex.sch.uk

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