The British School has been in operation since 1968 and was originally set up by The British Embassy, for its diplomatic children. The school has long since become self-financing and self-governing, with an elected parent body representing the Management Committee. The British Ambassador remains as the patron of the school.

It has been quite a remarkable time since the school closed, temporarily, on 20th February 2011. The school was enjoying its highest numbers on roll in its history and there was a strong sense of the school growing from strength to strength on the back of tremendous investment in Libya.

It was with considerable sadness that we witnessed events unfold in Libya, with fighting taking place in many of the streets and towns that are so familiar to those of who lived and worked there. Although inevitable questions remain unanswered regarding the future and the rebuilding of Libya, news coming out of colleagues and friends in Tripoli is very positive and welcoming. We are proud of our long history and look forward to playing a role in the future of the country.

We have monitored the situation in Libya extremely closely, drawing upon our very close relationships with the numerous oil companies and oil service companies who had children previously attend the school. We have sought their opinion as to the likelihood that they would be in a position to require places for their employees children. It is with great regret that their overwhelming response was that due to the level of security and stability in Tripoli they do not anticipate a return of their families for the foreseeable future. As such, we are seeking to preserve the identity of the British School and be in a position to restart the school at some point in 2013. We would welcome contact from any company looking to restart or begin operations in Tripoli. Your input is sought to assist us in our future plans to reopen and to help us in this decision making process.

I look back with considerable sadness that the last time I was able to greet the children into school was on that fateful day in February 2011 and that I won't get a chance to do this again at a school I worked in for six years. I have no doubt that whoever my succesor will be, will be able to draw upon the long history and standing the school has enjoyed since it opened in 1968. Similarly, I am sure they will enjoy the support and very best wishes from those of us who enjoyed teaching the many children who made those four villas in central Tripoli such a happy place.

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Best regards,

Alistair Bond

Fmr Headmaster  (2010-2012)