Basingstoke MP Maria Miller welcomed Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister for school standards to Basingstoke. The Minster had been invited to visit The Costello School and to open the new Science Labs. Maria and the Minister met with Head Teacher Randall Jull and Senior students and the CEO of the Bohunt Trust Neil Strowger.
After a tour of the facilities the Minster opened the new Science Labs.
The Minister commented “I am grateful to Maria Miller MP for inviting me to see the excellent academic standard at The Costello School. There is a clear focus on ensuring every pupil fulfils their potential. It was a pleasure to open the two newly refurbished science labs in the school, helping to ensure pupils have the best possible scientific education.”
Maria commented; “ It was wonderful to have the chance to congratulate the staff and pupils on the excellent GCSE results and meet with senior students who clearly have tremendous enthusiasm for their learning environment. The dynamic leadership team has contributed to the significant progress the school has seen and the Minster was delighted to open the new facilities.”