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North map gives lie of the land Out of school fun
The Link magazine's large scale map of North Swindon found a different use when it became the focus Over 300 children from after
of a local studies project at Catherine Wayte Primary School in Abbey Meads during March. school and holiday clubs across
Residents, taxi drivers and local environment explained class looking at the map we can see the Swindon came together for a day
businesses all find the map an in- teacher Celia Messenger. "By ex- church, post office and find our of play and fun at Greendown
valuable aid in helping them find amining the map they are able to own homes." School sports hall during half
their way around North Swindon's make plans, describe features Alex Mills added,"forourhome- term.
maze of roads and cycle paths, within their locality and offer rea- work we have to draw our route
many of which don't appear yet on sons for the character of their own home. I used The Link map to help
any other map. environment. me."
The children are studying a topic "The children drew their own
on places within the locality of their maps and compared them with Where to pick one up
school. By using photographs of ours to see how it is done profes- A new larger scale version of
local sites and the map they are sionally." the map was published in early
improving their knowledge of the Courtney Brock, 8, enthused "by March, featuring the latest roads
in Priory Vale.
Finding their way around. Back, Any Blackburn and Courtney Brock, front It is available from the Priory
from left, Manan Narula, Hiroshi Harada, Aimee Young, Charlotte Snook, Vale visitor centre next to junc-
Alex Mills, Aaron Stubbs tion 8 onThamesdownDrive, open
daily from 10am to 6pm.

Golden Oldies reunion
Did you attend Kingsdown Sec-
ondary School in the years lead-
Ride'em cowboy, Dwaine Graham
ing up to and including 1960? from Toothill After School Club tries
If so, there's a reunion on Satur-
to stay on board the bull at the holiday
day 12 April,12noon to 3pm at The
club day at Greendown
White Hart, Oxford Road, Stratton
St Margaret. Organised by the Swindon Early
All past students and teachers Years Development and Childcare
will be welcome. Food will be avail- Partnership, there was a giant gi-
able, prices from £5.50 and book- raffe bouncy castle, crafts, games,
ing is preferred. cake decorating and face painting.
For more information call Sylvia Not a usual feature of after school
Palmer (Page) on 01285 711420 or clubs, a bucking bull with suitably
07715 861906. soft landing was hired for the day.

IS A REGISTERED OUT OF SCI

CLUB THE ANSWER?

CHILDREN. Did you know that:
you could meet and make new friends
you could try out lots of new activities
you could take part in craft activities, painting and drawing
•: you could try new sports activities
snacks and drinks are provided
• there areas for quiet times - reading, relaxation or homework

PARENTS. Did you know that:
Registered Clubs have to meet OFSTED's 14 minimum standards
:• All staff have to be cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau Out of School Club
v Staff are highly trained and have qualifications such as a Certificate in Playwork telephone the
Children are in a safe and secure environment Children's Information
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Out of school places are available all year round or call into their shop
Funding is available for support workers to enable children at 13 Market Street,
with additional needs to attend Swindon
between 10am and 3pm
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