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10 HAYDON WICK & WOODHALL PARK
GUARANTEED High achievers gather at Hreod
REPAIRS... Pi Hreod Parkway School played host to 135 of the most able year 7
children from Swindon's secondary schools on 20 October.
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SAME DAY The Challenge Plus event, spon- In between practical sessions
LOCAL SERVICE sored by Motorola, was led by edu- Scott Hurd gave motivating talks
WHEREVER POSSIBLE & Maintenance cation consultant Scott Hurd who about team work, interpersonal
WASHING MACHINES, put the students through an action communications, selling and pres-
TUMBLE DRIERS, TWIN TUBS, All general building packed day of discussion, deci- entation techniques.
HOME LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT work including sion making and practical work. Project organiser Fil Came of
& DOMESTIC APPLICANCES The students were formed into Learning Works said the day was
teams with colleagues from other arranged as part of a Swindon
SERVICE • SPARES. REPAIRS uPVC fascias, schools and were given the task of Council initiative to stimulate and
WA S H CA RE guttering, etc. designing a communication sys- raise achievement amongst the
For details, call tem, then presenting their ideas to town's more able children.
SWINDON a business client. Motorola Com- In January a Swindon branch of
01793 - 643785 Swindon 434019 munications Manager Angela the National Association of Able
Bartlett had the task of choosing Children in Education (NACE) will
the successful entry. be launched in the town.
Angela Bartlett of Motorola, Scott Hurd and Fil Came of Learning Works,
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Christmas Camps
Speedy future for Chris
for 5 to 12 year A year ago Christopher Butcher had never driven a go kart. Now he
cannot decide whether to emulate Damian Hill, or pursue his music
oils studies and become a rock star.
Chris, who lives at Stour Walk,
A year 6 pupil at Haydon Wick
so enjoyed his tenth birthday treat School, Chris showed real talent
Want some free time at Winners Karting last year that from his first drive according to
he has been back every week. In his father. "He's never been a very
away from the kids for early September his parents Cohn competitive boy, but he really goes
and Dawn bought him his own for it once he sits in a kart. Chris
Christmas shopping? kart and have been taking him to has surprised us with his desire to
practice meetings ready for his drive quickly."

Then drop them off at the eleventh birthday at the end of Chris also plays classical guitar.
October, when he can race com- He has achieved grade 2 and is
working for a music theory exam.
Haydon Centre on Saturdays petitively.
Highflying go karter Chris Butcher with his parents Cohn and Dawn outside
6th, 13th & 20th December. their mobile hospitality suite
1,
Let us keep them entertained with loads
of fun activities, a bouncy castle, videos
and Christmas themed arts & crafts OR
930am - 12 noon: £2.70 • 9.30am - 3.30pm: £5.60
Bookings now being taken!!
For more details, call 706666

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