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12 The Link Magazine • February 2006
Vicar in the North New North schools named; headteachers appointed
Rev Mike Haslann has been ap- The names for three brand new schools being built in Priory Vale have been chosen and headteachers for
pointed as Church of England two of them have been appointed.
vicar for North Swindon, cover- On the North Swindon Learn- south of Thamesdown
ing St Andrew's at Taw Hill and ing Campus in Redhouse the gov- Drive, decided last year to K
Blunsdon St Andrew on St ernors of the PS6 primary school ask Link readers to suggest a
Andrew's Ridge. have decided on the name Red name for the school.
Mike lives in Purton where his Oaks Primary and have appointed A wide range of ideas
wife is the vicar of St Mary's. Over Terri Menham from Peatmoor Pri- were submitted, some based
the last two years he has been en- mary as head teacher. She starts in on old field names and local
gaged in ecumenical and commu- April, not in September as stated features, one suggested a
nity work across Swindon, includ- in the January Link. link with Swindon's Polish
ing an arts project in Parks and The governors of the adjacent SI twin town.
Walcot and work with Swindon secondary school, which will open The governors have cho-
Youth for Christ. in September 2007, have chosen sen Orchid Vale Primary
Mike was previously chaplain River View Community School School. An impression of the indoor mall at
at the University of Newcastle. as its title. Interviews for the Chairman Clint Ricketts River View Community School
He took up his position in North headteacher take place at the end said he wanted to thank all
Swindon at the end of January and of January. those who took the time to send in Oaks and River View will be joined
can be contacted on 07817 703929 The governors of the primary their ideas. "hn the end we chose a by two special schools, Brimble
or mail: [email protected] school being built in Haydon End, name that highlights the rare green Hill Primary and Uplands Second-
winged orchid that grows in a field ary, which will transfer from old
close to the school and to maintain buildings in other parts of the town.
Have you got an Endowment policy? the link with Priory Vale develop- In Moredon the infant and pri-
ment." mary schools will be brought to-
Do you have a policy shortfall? If so, did you know He added that the governors are gether in a new primary school
you may be entitled to compensation? delighted to have appointed and closeby Hreod Parkway sec-
Debbie Kalynka as headteacher. ondary will reopen in brand new
She took over Nythe Primary buildings in early 2007.
School in 2002 after Ofsted found
it to have serious weakness. Under Admissions details
her guidance Nythe is now re- Parents interested in sending their
garded as a good school with no children to the primary schools
weaknesses and the number on should contact Swindon Council's
Our success rate is over 85% Education Department admissions
roll has risen dramatically.
No win, no fee and no hidden charges In total, seven new schools are team.
• Red Oaks will open to children in
It's important you act now as many product providers are being built in North Swindon in a Years 1 to 6, and a nursery unit.
£95 million Private Finance Initia-
starting to 'time bar' complaints, which may mean you • Orchid Vale will have places
tive scheme between Swindon
won't be able to claim in the future for children in Years 1 to 6.
Council and PFI specialists Equion.
Friendly personal service For details call Kate Phillips on 465867.
At the Learning Campus Red
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