A secondary school has opened a new permanent building in Newham - after being told 'time and again' it would never happen.
Oasis Academy Silvertown has opened its new five-storey building in North Woolwich Road in North Woolwich.
Over four years, Oasis made four unsuccessful bids to build on the new site.
The school was in temporary accomodation until, on the fifth occasion, the building work was finally approved.
The site includes a library and resource centre, sports hall, rooftop playground, drama studio and food and design technology spaces.
The double-height reception area is described as the "centrepiece of the new building".
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It includes artwork and social areas across all levels to create a shared space for the school.
The official opening took place on Monday, March 27.
Oasis founder, the Rev Steve Chalke, said: "Life is filled with setbacks, and we have come a long way to get here.
"We were told time and time again that this school would never happen, and we moved from one building to another.
"But here we are.
"This building demonstrates that as we climb we need to remember to lift one another up, and together we can achieve great things."
It featured speeches from student prefects and principal Johanna Thompson, as well as performances from the school's choir.
Ms Thompson said: "We are delighted to be in this beautiful building, and to be able to make the most of these state-of-the-art facilities that are transforming our students' learning.
"However, as we all know, a school is much more than just a building.
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"It is the people who make it home and bring the heart, and I am thrilled to be celebrating today with our Silvertown staff, students, and community."
Oasis Academy Silvertown is rated 'good' by Ofsted - the second highest of four ratings - and serves boys and girls aged 11 to 16.
It is run by Oasis Community Learning (part of the Oasis group of charities), which is responsible for 52 primary and secondary schools across the country.
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