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Answering the phone, looking after a class and comforting a distressed child. : Hursereries
Suzanne Seaton shows off a headteacher's talent for doing many things at once
Winter Pansies, Bulb's & Heathers, Fruit Trees, Roses,
Even with excellent preparation, Westlea School's new acting-
headteacher Suzanne Seaton did not quite expect to deal with such a Herbaceous Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Conifers
wide range of demands in the first few days of term. HUGE SELECTION OF STONEWARE
After four years as deputy to though they have declared a go Not just a Garden Centre - more a gardeners' paradise
Neil Griffiths, she has taken on slow with their management. Stockists of unusual and hard to find varieties
responsibility for managing the "It's been very interesting and a
school. He is on a year's second- great challenge,. The team at the Open daily at Haydon End Lane, off Lady Lane, Haydon Wick
ment to promote a parent child school is tremendous and I don't Tel: 721221
literacy project for the Basic Skills think anybody outside will have
Agency based on his pioneering noticed any problems." PLANT NOW FOR AUTUMN & WINTER COLOUR
story sacks idea developed with Mrs Seaton is not planning any
the help of volunteer parents. radical changes, just a constant
"Ihad superb training from Neil, review of practice so that the school
particularly over the last year when can respond to educational needs
I took on many of his responsibili- and government requirements. Premium Quality
ties," said Suzanne. "But I did not "A year of reflection and con- Sheds Direct from
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volume of queries, especially at work on improvements where
the beginning of the year, is huge needed. I cannot speak more
and the head has to stay in touch highly of the support and encour-
with everything: liaising with agement from staff and parents.
teachers, making sure the new chil- "Neil was a great leader who
dren are happy, being available to stamped his character and cha-
talk to parents, dealing with 'phone risma on Westlea School. He has
calls from the local education au- left us in great spirits and good
thority, sorting out flooded toilets hands and we will be doing our
with the caretaker, trying to get utmost to improve on his stand-
site contractors to do the job, even ards."

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Friday 31 October Standard or custom-made
Fancy Dress Halloween Discos at Toothill Community Centre
Under lOs: 6pm - 7.30pm. 75p (parents must attend) Fitting service available
11 - 16 years: 8pm - 1030pm. £1 (or D.I.Y.)
Prizes for best fancy dress. Refreshments. Tickets from the centre. Dog Kennels &
Friday 7 November, 7pm. Gates from 6.30pm Rabbit Hutches
The post-Royal visit bonfire and fireworks at St Mary's Church,
Lydiard Park. Follow in the Queen's footsteps to Lydiard. See our 2 storey
£2.50 adults, £1.50 children. Free parking from Grange Park, Hay Children's Chalet
Lane entrance. Refreshments. Proceeds to assist Wilson Nakawesi,
who visited St Mary's twelve months ago, to attend theological college SWI N DON
in Uganda.
(01793) 486762
Wednesday 5 November, 6.30pm. Gates from 5.45pm
Bonfire and fireworks at Westlea School, Langstone Way. Fax: (01793) 541046
Refreshments. Entrance: £2 adults, £1 children. Under 5s free.
Barnfield Road, Swindon SN2 2DJ . Open: Sam - 5pm Mon - Sat
Proceeds to school funds.