We have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and generous donations, not only from our immediate community but from all over the world. Thank you so much for you kind messages and generous support. Funds will now be deposited in a specific bank account with parents and governors as signatories. Funds will be distributed in accordance with the aims of the page. and we will listen carefully to staff and pupils as to how best to spend the funds raised. We will post updates over the next 12 months on how the school is progressing.

Update 2/2 Their response has been great and they will be coordinating the necessary recovery and building repairs programme which of course is covered by insurance. Absolutely every penny from funds collected via this appeal will be spent on getting our children back into their beloved school and to assist with recovery and improvement of our village school including replacing any educational resources that have been ruined. Thank you from all the parents, governors,the staff and most importantly the children of Rowsley Cofe Primary School.

Update 1/2 We have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and generous donations, not only from our immediate community but from all over the world. We never could have imagined hitting our target within 24 hours. Following a site visit today 11 November, Derbyshire County Council have been at work over the weekend and representatives from County are in the process of putting in place the relevant recovery works and arrangements for the temporary schooling arrangements for our children.