Emmbrook School to create new sixth form

A SCHOOL in Wokingham is set to welcome more pupils after receiving approval to create a new sixth form centre, writes James Aldridge, local democracy reporter who have been sending food, clothes and supplies to Ukraine.

The Emmbrook School currently has a capacity for 1,198 pupils and 126 staff members, but under the plans it will be able to accept an additional 210 students and 22 staff members, taking the roll to 1,408 and 148 respectively.

“It is so important.”

Oleksandra recently joined those who gathered in Trafalgar Square to mark the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

“I went to show that we are still here.”

She loves Wokingham, and hopes to make a success of her brooch making business, but she hasn’t forgotten Ukraine.

“It’s a miracle that I have somewhere to stay here.

“I love the old buildings –Wokingham is like a film set.

“And people have been so supportive, my host family, especially, have been wonderful.

“But we’re not here for a holiday.

“We’re here because of what has happened.” n We will provide a link to this on the web version of this story – editor

Oleksandra is currently taking orders for her personalised brooches.

Anyone wishing to find out more, should visit her Facebook page, search for: Wokingham Brooch.