He said the concept of religious observance in a multi-cultural, multi-religious and largely secular society couldbe controversial and it was important that the head teacher "retained an aspect of control".
He retained the original front doors and fireplace--each stone was numbered so itcouldbe replaced just so--adding new windows in the exact positions as those in the old building.
Bierman said itcouldbe that since business owners fought to keep their businesses alive and profitable during the recession, they may have retained their cost-cutting mentality.