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The Link Magazine • August 2004 15
South African teachers help in international week Correct councillor
There was well organised and productive chaos at Peatmoor School in early July when children focused contact
on the world, and people from all over the planet came to visit them.
The `phone number for Wayne
There were classes stir-frying Lawley, the newly elected Swin-
Chinese food, workshops with don councillor for Haydon Wick
dancers from the Caribbean, ward, published in the July edition
groups looking at Aboriginal art, was wrong.
Zulu drumming and classes on To contact coun Lawley. below,
Japanese culture. write to him at 43 High Street,
Peatmoor's close links with Haydon Wick or telephone 726637:
Dihlabeng School in the Clarens mobile: 07885 694332.
district of South Africa were de-
veloped with a two week visit by
the headteacher Margaret Grant
and teacher Marty Du Plessis.
Trainee teacher Lizzie Mbele and
twelve year old Rose Matona ac-
companied them.
Peatmoor headteacher Terri Pea-
cock said the week had been amaz-
ing. "The range and level of activ-
Peatmoor children wearing origami hats and kimonos with Japanese visitors
ity has been incredible with things
going on in every corner; there ers to us brings a different dimen- puters and books in the library."
were so many learning opportuni- sion to our learning, and the prac- She added that she could under-
ties to broaden understanding of tical help given by Peatmoor chil- stand the Swindon accent as one of
the world we live in." dren and parents has been won- her teachers Jo West comes from
As part of the international col- derful. the town.
laboration the children studied the "The opportunity to bring Lizzie Mbele enjoyed working
artist Paul Klee, in partnership with Marty, Lizzie and Rose to Swin- in the classroom. "The Peatmoor
pupils from Leadenhall School don will have a great effect on our children asked me so many ques-
near Salisbury and the Dihlabeng work for a long time to come." tions about South Africa and how Experienced Piano Teacher
visitors, and created art panels to Rose said she had enjoyed her we live. I too have learned a lot of
be mounted in one of the corri- visit to Britain. "I wasn't afraid to new ways to teach children." ATCL DipABRSM
dors. come here; I was very excited to Teachers from Peatmoor and Priory Vale Area
Margaret Grant, on her second see everybody at Peatmoor. I had Greendown School in Grange Park All abilities & ages welcome
visit to Peatmoor, said, "our rela- only seen their pictures. will again visit Clarens for ten days
tionship with the school continues "The classroom displays are very in Ocober. Contact: 07973 686853
to grow all the time. Visits by teach- nice and there are so many com-
The Midlands Co-op presented a cheque for £250 to pay for a second newsletter
containing contributions from children at Dihlabeng, Leadenhall and Peatmoor Enrol NOW
on the theme of Roles, Rights and Responsibilities. Kate Fuller from the Co-op,
centre, and Co-op milkman Gary Powell who lives in Haydon Wick, with
Peatmoor children and South African visitors, centre to right, Lizzie Mbele, for a GCSE or A Level course
Margaret Grant, Marty Du Plessis and front right, Rose Matona Starting September
Archaeology Tues Evenings
Astronomy Tues Evenings
Biology Tues/Wed Evenings
Business Studies Mon Evenings
Chemistry Tues/Wed Evenings
English Thurs Evenings
English Literature Mon Evenings
Fine Art Wed Evenings or Daytime
Fil m Studies Thurs Evenings
French Tues/Mon Evenings
Geography Wed Evenings
German Wed Evenings
Greek Thurs Evenings
Human Physiology & Health Daytime only
Italian Mon/Thurs Evenings
Mathematics Mon Evenings
Media Studies Thurs Evenings
Modern History Mon Evenings
Painting & Drawing Tues Evenings
Photography Tues/Thurs/Mon Evenings or Daytime
Summer activities at Peatmoor School Physics Tues & Wed Evenings
Politics Wed Evenings
Spanish for children through fun games and activities. 9 - 13 August.
Psychology Mon Evenings
Ages 6-8 years: 9.45am - 10.45am. Ages 9- 11 years 11 am - 12noon.
Sociology Tues Evenings
Free of charge. To reserve a place, call 881613.
Spanish Wed/Thurs/Mon Evenings
Lollipops Fun Club - 5, 12, 19 and 26 August, 10am - 12noon. Sing. Textiles Thurs/Tues/Wed Evenings or Daytime
dance, act and have fun. Cost £6 per session. To book call 881613
For more information call freephone or log on to our website
Kidzplay Club - fitness through fun activities such as rounders, fizz buzz,
and other holiday games on Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm throughout the 0808 172 1721
school holidays. To book call Linsey Williams on 07810 514860. New College
SWIIM^OA Ne: ,bi ., L' ,`f ., U^^: e). Swindon www.newcollege.ac.uk
Ballet for 3 to 4 year olds starting in September. Call 881613 for details.