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EDUCATION 7?*NORTH
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
SERVING CHILDREN FROM WEST SWINDON: PAUL DRAPER
Bradon Forest School (11 - 16 years) uPVC Fascia, J .F.K
Reid's Piece, Purton. Tel: 770570
Headteacher: Mr C Montacute Guttering BUILDING

Greendown Community School (11 - 16 years) & Cladding SERVICES
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, West Swindon. Tel: 874224
Headteacher: Mr I Matthews Extensions, Alterations,
Renovations
The Ridgeway School (11 - 18 years)
Inverary Road, Wroughton. Tel: 812824 All aspects of garden
Headteacher: Mr T Axon construction including fencing
SERVING HAYDON WICK AND WOODHALL PARK: * FREE ESTIMATES * All general building work
Hreod Parkway School (11 -1 6) Tel: (01793) 825965 Tel: Mr J.F. Keenan
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon. Tel: 521335 (01793) 727824
3 Overton Gardens, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
Headteacher: Mr A Fleet
ROMAN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
St Joseph's School (11-18 years) Creative Besp Designing
Upper School, Nythe Road, Swindon. Tel: 825999
Headteacher: Mr P Wells
Lower School, Queens Drive, Swindon. Tel: 536393
Head of Lower School: Mrs A Greevy
SCHOOL TRANSPORT )rk, Forni. Jetters . Computerised $preaJheets
Free transport is provided by the Local Education Authority for West
Swindon children to Holy Rood Infant and Junior Schools, and
Bradon Forest, Ridgeway and St Joseph's Secondary Schools. er your need-
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PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School Learning Alliance, 31 The Circle, Pinehurst, Swindon. you get the best yes\A..
Tel: 611145. Advice to parents on pre-schools and playgroups.
THE CHILDREN'S UNIVERSITY for more information or
The Children's University promotes learning beyond school hours a brochure, phone or fait Adria. Hale on,_ 01793 722989
by offering Saturday and holiday courses for children in years 6
and 7 in schools which feed Greendown. Telephone Neil Harding
on 463128 for more information.
START YOUR DEGREE
EDUCATION FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS
New College, Helston Road, Park South, Swindon. Tel: 611470
IN SWINDON
Swindon College, Regent Circus, Swindon. Tel: 490131.
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education classes in many subjects are held in the schools and
community meeting places across West and North Swindon. With a Computing HND or HNC
Information on these classes may be obtained from the Area Organiser
at organised from Greendown Community School. Tel: 871413 • Full or part time
THIRD AGE CHALLENGE • Day and evening courses
Helps local organisations tackle age discrimination, provide • Support with fees
training and guidance and secure new employment for older
people. They offer programmes for individuals and companies
aimed at helping people take control of their lives, function more Also Available:
effectively and get Back on Track'. tel: 533370
Diploma in Higher Education
OLDER PEOPLE Combined Studies
The University of the Third Age advances the education of retired
people and assists them in pursueing interests within a social With Options in:
environment. For details, call the U3A ring on 431679, Monday, Geography, Literature, Psychology, History,
Wednesday or Friday, 10 to 12 noon. Criminology, Philosophy and Media
THE WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
WEA Swindon Women's Branch runs a range of courses for
women at various locations in Swindon. Course topics include Call NOW on
assertiveness training, car maintenance, self-image, stress
management. Tel: 618233 for details (24 hour answerphone). Freephone 0800 9804911
DANCE, ARTS & MEDIA
A wide variety of courses are run by various projects associated 'I
with Swindon Borough Council Leisure Services. These include New College Helston Road, Park North,
contemporary dance, the application of video in the community, Swindon
Swindon, Wilts. SN3 2LA
screen printing, pottery, arts and crafts, and much more.
In association with the University of Bath and University of the West of England
Telephone 463210 for the up to date programme. New College exists solely to provide high quality education and training