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REMOVALS Report recognises hard work
Haydon Wick Primary School is proud of their recent Ofsted report, which describes a well-run school
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W MIL where most pupils are high achievers. There are has been an improvement since the last report in 1994.
IVS a WV The report produced by the in-
spectors who visited the school
ANYTIME ANYPLACE ANYWHERE during the week of 19 October is S.
broadly very positive and states -
that the school offers the commu-
WHO GIVES THE VERY nity good value for money and has
BEST SERVICE HE CAN a strong and purposeful ethos. i "`
LARGE OR SMALL - WE MOVE IT ALL Teaching is at least satisfactory r` =
*Commercial or domestic in 96% of all lessons and is good or
*Single items to a full house better in two out of three lessons. "
*Storage *6 different size vans In the core subjects of English,
* House clearances undertaken Maths and Science pupils are well
taught and most are high achiev-
w„ Tl: 07793 7728 ers. The same attainment is seen in
history and physical education. !
Teaching of Information Technol- "
PAUL NEW ogy, however, is deemed unsatis- S 1
factory for pupils in the 7 to 11 year
age range. dteacher Brims Fullam with children front Haydon Wick School
Socially, children's behaviour to provide a happy, caring envi- the inspection teamhasrecognised
and their attitude to work is de- ronment in which courtesy, good the many strengths of the school.
scribed as excellent. Children with manners and consideration for oth- All staff should be praised for ena-
special needs are well taught and ers is evident. bling the quality of life at school to
supported. As such they make Reflecting on the findings continue at a high level, despite
very good progress throughout the Hayden Wick headteacher Brian the many changes and pressures
school. Fullam said, "I am delighted that which are made upon us."
The inspectors felt planning
methods could be improved and
Leaded Light Design Specialist teacher training should become Fond farewell to long term helper
Custom made designs for more focused. The report con-
interior and exterior glazing. cludes that the weaknesses are far Children at Haydon Meadow Pre-school said goodbye in Decem-
Decorative glass cut. outweighed by the strengths. The ber to a helper who just stayed on and on and on.
Tel: Swindon 822688 school is seen as being very suc-
cessful in meeting declared aims

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SWINDON

THE PREMIER OLD TOWN CARPET STORE
THE GILBERTS

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mv-r ;j !) Joyce Cattell, cent re, with children and Haydon Meadow playgroup staff, from
rear left, Michelle Teague, Katy Ewen, Pauline Gills, supervisor Chris Webb,
Linda Taylor, chairperson Wendy Ludlow
Joyce Cattell says she was 'bul- spent with us is still fun but it is
* 10% off all carpets lied' by her daughter to help out at more structured."
the Haydon Centre pre-school for Recalling the Christmas concerts
15% off all upholstery, two months. as one of the best times at pre-
Five years later she has now de- school, Joyce added, "getting a
inc. special orders cided to retire to spend more time cuddle from the children is ex-
on her hobbies. tremely rewarding. I shall miss
10% off lamps, mirrors, Describing her extended com- them very much."
mitment, Joyce said, "I have loved Joyce, who lives locally with her
pictures, etc. every minute of it. You get much husband Norman, hopes they will
more back from the children than
be able to spend more time travel-
Free measuring &fitting service with quality service and choice you could ever give them." ling in their caravan. She also plans
Joyce has observed changes in to pursue her hobbies of garden-
GILBERTS CARPETS & UPHOLSTERY pre-school education during her ing and keep fit.
time at Haydon Meadow. "Chil- The staff and committee of
1 Newport Street, Old Town, Swindon dren have to grow up more quickly Haydon Meadow Pre-school pre-
nowadays. There is much more sented Joyce with a gift and a bou-
emphasis on the curriculum than quet at a concert before breaking
Tel: 01793 431992 7'S4'
play based activities. Their time up for Christmas.