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The Link Magazine • November 2003 31
Standing up for Hreod
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the open evening and subsequent not return home until 5pm each SG WINDOWS & DOORS
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helped dispel two of the myths was also trouble on the school bus.
about Hreod - that the pupils are It beggars belief that some of the
rude and unruly and many do not parents who have sent their chil-
adhere to the school dress code. dren to Farmor's because they felt
The teachers were friendly, open there was no suitable alternative
and incredibly positive about the locally are now bleating on about
school's future and there was no- how much it costs them each year
where in the school that we were in bus fares. If they felt that send-
not welcome to visit. We came ing them to school in Fairford was
away pleasantly surprised. the only way their children would
We also looked around Farmor's get a decent education then su rely
School and although there is no they shouldn't be moaning, but
doubt it is a successful school, rather consider it money well spent
where both my husband and I and a small price to pay.
enjoyed an education, its open My daughter has just gone into
evening and school tour was far Year 8 and loves being at Hreod. Make your dream a reality
more regimented and impressed The school's exam results continue
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