A mother of two in Paradise, who has been advocating for a high school in her community for years, is taking her case to the next level.
It’s been talked about for nearly 10 years, and in 2016, Paradise was at the top of the list for a new school, with it even being approved in the budget.
But seven years later, parent Kayla Quinlan says there is still no plan.
The call for a high school in Paradise has been renewed after the surprise announcement that Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s is getting one first.
Some are confused about why 33-million dollars is going to a school for 300 students, while Paradise buses at least 3 times the number of students out of the community.
Quinlan, who started the Facebook group “Paradise Needs a High School,” says she feels like government isn’t listening.
She wants to see some answers, a date, a timeline, an announcement, something. Quinlan says parents in Paradise have been left in limbo and that everyone knows the need is there but there’s no action. She says there hasn’t been any response from government. Members of the Facebook group have been writing emails and haven’t received any response.
There is a meeting tonight with MHA Paul Dinn for people interested in advocating for a high school in Paradise. It’s at 7pm at Topsail United Church in CBS. Quinlan says they are hoping to form a committee to keep the fight going.
