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14 The Link Magazine • Marc h 2002
Hreod Parkway turning the corner
A team of Her Majesty's Inspectors visited Hreod Parkway School for inspection in November and have identified clear progress which the
school is making on its post Ofsted Action Plan.
Headteacher Andrew Fleet said has been successful. ough officers on a plan for further ary whether to release £295,000 to
the inspectors commented on the The earliest this could open is investment in the buildings and be spent on new doors and win-
systematic and thorough way in September 2004. However essen- additional accommodation to pro- dows, improved fire safety and
which the school is being moved tial repairs to Hreod are needed in vide a good learning environment, external lighting as well as provid-
forward. "HMI were pleased with the short term. Mr Fleet said the The Swindon Council cabinet ing new security fencing for the
the progress which the school has school had worked with the bor- meeting will decide in late Febru- school's extensive sites.
made on all the educational issues
identified by the Ofsted report last Early Maths celebrations at Hreod
Spring. But they expressed con- Twentyseven year r
cernabouttheprogressonimprov- pupils who their r U
uls who entered thei
Math- h-

ing the school's accommodation." ematics GCSE in November have t
The government will announce
later in the year if the Swindon just achieved outstanding results.
Two pupils gained A* grades
Council bid for Private Finance and therewere 17grade As, 7grade a-- 3 ^.
funding for two new secondary Bs and 1 grade C. The group is now
schools to serve North Swindon ,► ,
studying fora further GCSE in Sta-
tistics alongside their other sub-
jects to be examined in June.
'
co U v.Q`4C. Juliette Baldwin, Mathematics
a ^p'n'la%y Faculty Leader, is delighted by the worked extremely hard with the days and putting in extra time at
SFgy`GQ'
i/V4 • achievement. "As well as the nor- maths staff to achieve these re- home. They truly deserve their
mal in-class work the pupils sults,attendingafterschoolonFri- success."
Swindon Adult Placement
Service are looking for Oxbridge bound
Quiz teams wanted
people with experience who
The Friends of Brook Field School Eleven New College students
could offer support and are looking for teams to enter a have been offered places at ei-
accommodation to people quiz night on 26 April, 7pm to ther Oxford and Cambridge yam,
with mental health problems start at 7.30pm. Universities.
Ongoing training and The cost is £2 per person, with a They include Steve Raw from
support given. maximum of 6 people per team. Shaw and Gavin Pickett from
Grange Park, who attended
Interested? Then call Food and drinks (soft drinks, wine Braden Forest and Ian Harris
and beer) will be available.
Nicky or Karen I L who went to Hreod Parkway. Steve, Ian and Gavin
on 01793 486210 Swmoon For details call 635420.
Catch a bus by the sea side
Youngsters from Haydon Wick School and Hreod Parkway School
Broad Hinton have brought life back to a bus shelter at The Brow in Haydon Wick.
Working with local artist Susan Carr, children were asked to put
Church of England forward ideas for mosaic panels. The winning designs of shells, star-
fish, seabirds, buckets and spades were made by the youngsters and
Primary School then integrated into two long panels which have been mounted inside
the shelter on a painted sea side background.
Haydon Wick parish council has responsibility for maintaining the
Reception to Y6 shelter and chairman Richard Hailstone said he was delighted by the
results. "This is the third time the shelter has been decorated by local
After School young people in about twenty years. There will be adults around who
worked on previous artworks. The latest designs are very good."
Club for working
li Susan, who is artist in residence at Hreod Parkway, said the young-
parents ^' • ; a A3 sters had enjoyed the project. "The shelter is on the main route which
many children walk to school; lots have mentioned the sea side scene.
Up to date _.^ sY ^ It gives them a sense of ownership; I hope the mosaic will be protected."
computer suite Sea view, from left, Kirsty Lewis, Danny Mead, Susan Carr, Jodie Bracewell,
Paul Squires, Melanie Oborne, Katherine Arrell, Renee-Zimmer McCrea,
Feeder school r ,. Nicole Willis. Standing, Rachael Collins, Samantha Peaple, Richard Hailstone
for Ridgeway r

Warm family
atmosphere Ofsted 2001: Pupils achieve
standards above the national
A wide range of average. Pupils are keen to learn
after school
and behave well. Teaching is good
activities
throughout the school.
Just of the
For more information
Swindon to
or to arrange a visit please call
Devizes road
Marjorie Sykes on 01793 731262
Visit our website: www.broadhintonschool.org.uk