Disappointment was etched on the faces of pupils and teachers at the Fairview Sports Centre on Tuesday after it was confirmed that the education department would no longer be funding a trip to Cape Town to compete in the national Schools Marching Drill competition this weekend.
The lack of a stormwater drain recently forced Charles Duna Primary School to stop classes, and, with more rain anticipated for the region, fears of further disruptions have surfaced at the New Brighton school.
As intrepid young minds returned to classrooms around Nelson Mandela Bay for the start of the third term, it was in hope of being afforded new opportunities in a suitable environment.But once again, it was not to be.