The Mail in 2006. The confident pupils were eager to take on new responsibilities. Headteacher Patricia Tumelty had recently had a pile of job applications to read, not for a staff post, but from children wanting to take charge of the Schneider Road school’s new library. Mrs Tumelty said: “Their applications and interviews were all fantastic. “We have ended up with 13 librarians.” She said that the pupils enjoyed being at the school. “They really respect the environment and want to look after their school,” said Mrs Tumelty. The four to 11 years school, in Barrow, had an active school council. From this group the play pal scheme was introduced. These were children who promoted inclusion in the playground and around school.