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| Penarth's Albert Primary shut as rain damages ceilings | |
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| A school is likely to remain closed for the rest of the week after ceiling damage, probably caused by heavy rain. | A school is likely to remain closed for the rest of the week after ceiling damage, probably caused by heavy rain. |
| The Grade II-listed Albert Primary in Penarth closed after loose plaster was found on two ceilings. | |
| Vale of Glamorgan council said the damage, thought to be the result of a water leak, was spotted on Monday. | Vale of Glamorgan council said the damage, thought to be the result of a water leak, was spotted on Monday. |
| About 385 children attend the school, with another 72 in the nursery. The council said the ceilings would have to be made safe before re-opening. | About 385 children attend the school, with another 72 in the nursery. The council said the ceilings would have to be made safe before re-opening. |
| Councillor Chris Elmore, cabinet member for children's services, said: "Our officers think the damage has been the result of a water leak, probably caused by the extremely heavy rain we had over the weekend. | Councillor Chris Elmore, cabinet member for children's services, said: "Our officers think the damage has been the result of a water leak, probably caused by the extremely heavy rain we had over the weekend. |
| "The damaged ceilings are over two halls, which lead to the classrooms. | "The damaged ceilings are over two halls, which lead to the classrooms. |
| "My priority is the safety of the children and staff, so unfortunately we have to close the school while we make the ceilings safe. | "My priority is the safety of the children and staff, so unfortunately we have to close the school while we make the ceilings safe. |
| "We apologise to parents for the inconvenience and I will make sure our officers do everything they can to have the school open again as soon as possible." | "We apologise to parents for the inconvenience and I will make sure our officers do everything they can to have the school open again as soon as possible." |
| Parents have been told the school will probably remain closed this week, while next week is the half-term holiday. | Parents have been told the school will probably remain closed this week, while next week is the half-term holiday. |
| It said there is "no issue" with asbestos in the ceilings. | It said there is "no issue" with asbestos in the ceilings. |
| The Victorian-era building closed temporarily for repairs last year. | The Victorian-era building closed temporarily for repairs last year. |
| In December 2012, the school was closed down for emergency repairs to pipe work which required the floors being lifted up. | In December 2012, the school was closed down for emergency repairs to pipe work which required the floors being lifted up. |