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Property Developers Donate New Classroom to Local School

London based property developer Trust Estates and Newcastle property agency Walton Robinson have donated a new classroom to Christ Church Primary School in Shieldfield.

Trust Estates are the company behind The Foundry, new student housing in Newcastle, assisted by Walton Robinson and construction company Sir Robert McAlpine. The development is launching in September 2015 and will become home to over 200 students, located on Clarence Street in the Shieldfield area.

Helen Cadzow, one of the owners of Trust Estates, said; “We have been working very closely with Northumbria University and our design team, lead by Sir Robert McAlpine and operator Walton Robson, to get an exemplar development for the area of Shieldfield which will be beneficial for the students and the local residents. At Trust Estates, we are great believers in working with our local communities to help regenerate the area and we are delighted that our team have got together with us to give Christ Church School a new classroom that will be open for this September.

“We will be working with the school to create a legacy in the area and secure a sustainable partnership for the future, ensuring the best for all children in the community.”

Helen was joined by Mark Walton, Managing Director of Walton Robinson and David Ager of Sir Robert McAlcpine at Christ Church school on Friday to attend a special end of year assembly and present the donation in front of students, teachers, parents and school governors.

The four figure sum will provide a new classroom and provide facilities including new desks, tables and chairs, a whiteboard and a colour printer/photocopier.

Mark said; “We are proud to be part of a team supporting the pupils at Christ Church School and we are looking forward to seeing the new classroom and facilities in use. Trust Estates and their team recognise the importance of adding to the community now and into the future. This approach will help Sir Robert McAlpine through the construction phase and Walton Robinson in its role as operator.”

Sandra Furno, Head Teacher of Christ Church School, said; “We are delighted that Trust Estates have decided to collaborate with Christ Church and have taken the time to begin building relationships with the pupils and families of our ever changing community.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sally Bettinson .