ON THE RIGHT TRACK

25 October 2005

Closure-threatened Dylan Thomas school has splashed out thousands of pounds on a new performing arts studio.

The Cockett school is only the second in Swansea to offer children the chance to take a GCSE in performance arts. Lynne MacKay, head of music, said: "It will offer pupils the chance to look at all aspects of performing arts.

"The school is working with Swansea College and Gorseinon College so that the courses they run fit with ours."

Dylan Thomas school has been under threat of closure for months. Swansea Council hopes to transfer children from the school to Bishop Gore. The cost of reorganisation is expected to be in the region of £20 million.

Mrs MacKay said: "This shows we are still fighting. As far as we are concerned, the school is still open."