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6 WESTLEA
DUNCAN When does Education Begin?
VISITING SELF DRIVE This was one of the questions posed by headteacher, Neil Griffiths at a
meeting held at Westlea School on Friday 15 October, writes Sheila
Mitchell.
CHIROPODIST HIRE Twenty parents, mostly mums, at- washing and walking were dis-
Vehicles for Hire tended a meeting organised to give cussed and demonstrated.
at Competitive Rates parents of the very young simple The morning was extremely ben-
Dianne C Howard Vans• Lutons• Estates and practical ways in which they eficial for all who attended and Neil
Cars. Mini Bus can begin teaching their children was also able to show parents the
M.SSCH.,M.B.CH.A 272 Ermin Street from birth until they go to schooL facilities which are provided by the
Neil reminded those present that school for the use of parents and
Stratton St. Margaret the largest percentage of one's pre-school children. These include
Swindon knowledge is attained before the special activity videos and learning
Telephone
Tel: 822193 age of five. It is therefore vital that packs which can be borrowed and
(0793) - 850089 parents recognise the important role also the use of the PATCH room - a
Open Daily 9am - 6 pm which they, regardless of skills or specially designed room where par-
Sundays 9am - lOam qualifications, have in the future de- ents can bring their pre-school chil-
velopment and education of their dren to play with a variety of differ-
children, by getting involved in the ent materials.
2 0 00 0 Ofl 00 0 0 0 FJ 0 FJ 0Ol 000000000 F 00000 teaching process from a very early There is absolutely no doubt that
KEVIN MAPSTONE age. Neil Griffiths and his staff are com-
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After a very interesting, relaxed mitted to ensure that with the help
SPECIALIST DECORATOR lecture parents were split into groups of parents, the children of Westlea
where play through simple every- are well prepared for life when they
for day tasks such as washing up, cook- begin their scholastic education at
High Quality Decorating ing, planting bulbs, hanging out the age of five.

Specialising in Rag-Rolling Westlea Playgroup Bazaar Friday 12 November, 1pm
Marbling . Graining Community Room, Westlea School
Variety of stalls and crafts. Buy or order now for Christmas
Stencilling
Wall coverings
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- children
Three hundred and fifty children
from ten Swindon primary schools
PORTMAN had an free exclusive preview of
'The Secret Garden,' the new family
ESTATE AGENTS film now showing at the MGM,
Shaw Ridge.
& Property Managers Locally Westlea and Windmill
Hill Schools each sent a class of chil-
Urgently require properties dren to enjoy a morning out of the
classroom.
to sell or rent within Cinema manager John Kiel said
he was enchanted when he saw The
West Swindon Secret Garden at a distributors pre-
view in London and wanted to give
some Swindon children the chance
Call Dave Rogers or Carol Bowman to enjoy the film.
on 617417 "The Secret Garden is beautifully Ready for some magic, youngsters from
Portman Estate Agents & Property Managers made, a gorgeous British film based Westlea Sthool,on left, SundeepNandra,
21/22 Commercial Road, Swindon on a magical book; everybody Dale Bailey and on the right, Emma
should see it," said Mr Kiel. Floyd and Craig Reed.
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