User talk:SibbyPat

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Speedy deletion nomination of Halifax Independent School


A tag has been placed on Halifax Independent School, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, product, group, service or person and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become an encyclopedia article. Please read the guidelines on spam and FAQ/Business for more information.

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OK
I've declined the speedy deletion. The article still has a faint whiff of 'by' rather than of 'about', but I'm not worried much about that. What you need is to improve the references. Look at WP:RS (Reliable Sources). You need a couple of these. High schools automatically have notability, but junior schools have to prove it. As a 'prep school' age range establishment, you will have to 'prove it'. Doesn't have to be a full page in The Times. Does have to be independent and more than a passing mention. I'd also advise changing 'offers' to 'provides'. 'Provides' is neutral and factual. 'Offers' says 'buy one, get one free - terms and conditions apply'. Peridon (talk) 12:52, 15 April 2011 (UTC)