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Viewing the Red Oaks site which will be ready for September, from left, governors
John Crowley, headteacher Terri Menham, Jill Bourne, Kim Poulton
Three governors of Red Oaks was distinctive and easily remem-
Primary School on the Learning bered, whilst making a link be- Professional Tuition 3 For ages 6-16
Campus in Redhouse, Priory Vale, tween its Redhouse location and in English & Maths V Individual Workplans
accompanied by headteacher Terri the idea of children growing strong 3 Qualified Teachers
Menham, were given a conducted through education. Free Assessments 3 SATS/GCSE/Exam Prep
tour of the site by builders Laing The other new school to open in 3 Unique programmes
Construction and PFI site manag- September is Orchid Vale Primary Kip McGrath - Swindon
ers Equion in February. in Hayden End which has been Unit 83. Basepoint Business Centre. 3 Proven Success .- s
Chair of governors Jill Bourne named after the rare orchid which Rivermead Drive, Westlea SN5 7EX. V Affordable Rates
said the visit brought home how grows at the nearby Site of Special
close opening day is. "As gover- Scientific Interest, and is incorpo-
nors we've been talking about the rated in the logo used to promote
school and looking at the plans for the Priory Vale housing develop-
months but to actually stand in ment.
Red Oaks was fantastic. It's an ex-
citing time with both the building Nursery places available
and our ideas for the school taking In the February Link we did not
shape quickly. Our expectations make it clear that there will also be
are high and we can't wait to wel- a nursery class at Orchid Vale.
come our first children and their
parents through our doors." Admissions details
Peatmoor Primary School Parents interested in sending
headteacher Terri Menham will their children to Red Oaks and
move to the Red Oaks headship in Orchid Vale primary schools
April. She is experienced at launch- in Priory Vale should contact
ing new schools having opened Swindon Council's Education
Peatmoor in 1999. Department admissions team.
Explaining how the name for
the school was arrived at, Jill said For details call Kate Phillips on
the governors wanted one which 465867.

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