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Royal opening planned for town's newest school Highworth Pre-School
Youngsters at Taw Hill's St Francis Church of England School have been busily helping to create a We are an equal oppor lunities setting
sculpture to proclaim the works of their patron saint, to be unveiled by the Duchess of Gloucester when
Offering a wide range of sessions
she visits the school for the official opening on 10 March.
covering the Foundation Stage
Artist Melissa Cole from Marl- sters helped prepare the pieces to displayed on the outside wall of
Curriculum to suit the needs of all
borough was commissioned last be welded to the main sculpture. the school, overlooking children children, aged 2- 5 years, in a safe,
year to portray the story of St While younger children watched and visitors as they enter the build-
caring & stimulating environment.
Francis and the birds, incorporat- her forming the red hot ironwork ing.
ing ideas put forward by children pulled from the portable black- The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Excellent facilities and
and also items made at the school. smith forge, older children took said he would enquire whether a large enclosed garden
Melissa spent a week with chil- turns to give texture to the bird member of the Royal family would Qualified, experienced
dren during December talking shapes, beating them with ham- open the school when he cut the and motivated staff.
about St Francis, taking away their mers and polishing them ready to first turf in December 2003.
bird designs which she cut from be attached. Members of the Diocesan Edu- Excellent Ofsted Report.
steel. In late January the young- The finished sculpture will be cation Board will also attend and Visits welcomed or contact
the Bishop of Bristol Rev Michael Carol Jessett on (01793) 766646
St Francis children hold up their birds for Melissa to include in her sculpture
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