A crowdfunding page has been launched following a break-in at Bathampton Primary School in Bath in which toys and resources were destroyed.
Equipment at the primary school has been damaged | Photo courtesy of Bathampton Primary School
Staff at the school arrived on Monday 12th June to discover the resource sheds had been broken into, with equipment damaged.
Fencing at the site was broken, and a fire extinguisher had been used to vandalise an outdoor learning space.
Sports equipment was also scattered around the school grounds, and children’s models were broken.
A fundraiser has now been launched by the Friends of Bathampton to replace and repair damaged property and install new security measures, including CCTV.
Headteacher at the school, Naomi Boyce, said: “We are all shocked and saddened that someone would do this to our wonderful community school.
“The damage was not only distressing for our children to see when they arrived at school, but also it means that lots of toys and sports equipment are now out of use.
“It is no secret that education budgets are tight, so unexpected expenses like this puts additional pressures on budgets.
“However, parents and local residents have demonstrated fantastic support and true community spirit to enable us to recover from this distressing and unfortunate incident.”
More than £1,200 has so far been raised towards a goal of £2,500.
You can donate to the fundraiser here.
