Save Our Schools was a protest movement which arose in

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, in early 2009 against the proposed closure or merger of 13 primary schools and 12 nurseries in the city. On 3 April 2009 parents occupied Wyndford and St. Gregory's primary schools in the

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area of

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in the city. A rally was held there on 4 April. The parents intended to remain in occupation over the

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holiday. A march in support of the campaign took place in Wyndford on 9 April, which was attended by around 400 people. There was a rally at the end at Wyndford Primary School, with several speakers including Bob Doris MSP, and campaign organiser

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. The campaign planned to hold a short march and rally in

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on 17 April at 10 a.m., the day the council executive made its decision.

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