Graffiti was daubed on a number of the coloured panels on the outside of the new school in Love Lane.

The damage was caused at the weekend and reported by shocked residents.
Rye county councillor and education chief Keith Glazier said: "I am really saddened and disappointed that this has happened.

"There is more for young people to do in Rye these days than there ever has been.

"We will work quickly to remove the damage and the school will open as planned."

Rye councillor Jo Kirkham commented: "It is unbelievable - a wicked thing to do."

The damage was quickly repaired with the building looking as good as new by Tuesday morning.

School head Paul Reilly said: "The person who did this is not beleived to be part of the Rye community.

"They were caught on CCTV cameras and police are following up leads.
"We were able to clean it up quite easily.

"The school will be open on Monday and this has not affected our enthusiasm.

"The whole community is behind the school and we are detrmined to make it a great success."