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The Link Magazine ' October 1995 3
Primary schools Local Studies Centre opens PREMIER

Nearly every teacher working at Westlea School teacher Sue phase meeting was a significant Property Management
West Swindon's ten primary Anderson commented: "It will be development for education in West
schools attended thelaunch of the a really valuable resource for all Swindon; I hope it's the first of We have an extensive register
West Swindon Local Studies Cen- local children. The centre allows more meetings, more working to- of quality tenants
tre at Greendown School on 18 them to study the ancient and the gether to help children's educa- urgently seeking
September. modern history of West Swindon tion between the ages of 5 and 16.
Funded by a £5,000 grant from more effectively.' 1-3 bedroom properties
Education 2000, which is backed Before the local studies centre No fees until property
by several of the towns compa- was formally opened, the 117 pri- INDIVIDUAL TUITION is tenanted
nies, including WH Smith, the cen- mary school teachers discussed ALL SUBJECTS - ALL AGES
tre will make a range of equip- how the transition between pri- Phone Derek or Bill
ment and materials available mary and secondary school could No obligation quotation For professional advice and a
which individual schools would be made as smooth as possible with or brochure from
find difficult to provide. Greendown colleagues in all na- PREMIER TUTORS fast efficient affordable service
The local area is part of National tional curriculum subjects. 01793 435260
Curriculum History, Geography, Freshbrook School head Phillip 01793-814354
R.E. and Science and the project Gurney said it is important to cre-
will involve staff from Lydiard ate better liaison between primary
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Vicky was nominated by West
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winning the regional finals she
went before the national judging SOLICITORS
panel at the end of February. Com- Surrounding a box of sensory tricks
peting against 13 other regional for special needs children, Vicky Cox
finalists, Vicky had to write a re-
port and answer questions from a is pictured rear right with West Swin-
panel about her voluntary work don Lions Steve Austin and Mary
with the holiday playscheme which Reeve, rear, and Thumbs Up mem-
bers, left, Billy Salter, Susan Law- COMPUTERISED CONVEYANCING
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The Lions are looking for young LOW LOW FEES -
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the 1996 awards. They should be contact Brian Haynes on 771822. SWINDON (01793) 512982
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knowing of a youngster whose ef- with, and the overall national win-
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