East London school shortlisted for major architectural award

a school to be proud of

Just last year, Archbishop Vincent Nichols gave his official blessing the new buildings at Cardinal Pole Catholic School in Hackney. The school has now been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) London Awards 2013. This recognises the school as a cutting edge innovative new building in the capital and an enhancement to the local community.

A spokesman for the school said: "We are delighted that our new home has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA London Awards 2013. We feel that this recognises not only the aesthetic qualities of the building, but also a reflection of the school's objective to develop a positive impact on the local community.

"Recent OFSTED comments have supported our view that the combination of the building and ethos of the school are making a tangibly positive impact on the lives and prospects for local children. It is our intention to build on this success and utilise our splendid resources at Cardinal Pole Catholic School to raise standards further for local children."

The final results will be announced at a ceremony on 13 June. For more information about Cardinal Pole School see: www.cardinalpole.co.uk/