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The Link Magazine • October 2006 17
Schools come together at Moredon

Moredon's separate infant and junior schools reopened on 11 September as a combined primary school with nursery, under one head teacher
Lauren Connor.
There were cheers when Ms Connor asked the 388 children in the first assembly if they were the luckiest children in Swindon. There was a big
thumbs up also for being the smartest children in Britain. The August Link explained the symbolism behind the school's new balloon logo which
represents the ideals and principles that are being strived for at Moredon.
After the assembly the children celebrated with an extra long break so that they could discover all the features in their new playground, which
includes use of an enclosed all-weather pitch. No longer will there be boys rampaging around a shared space chasing a ball.
The school also has a counselling room and its own counsellor Tracie McGrory who will help children overcome barriers to learning and will
work with families in need of support.
Ms Connor said she was delighted to be in the new building, to the north of the old school on Moredon Road. "It's a wonderful day for the
whole community." 1 ,

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So many people ask Swindon supermum Sue Povey for advice about
bringing up children that she's organised a mother and baby show to a superb environment
answer some of their questions.
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www.meadowparkschool.co.uk
mation and products magic shows and
can leave you bewil- drama workshops.
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Working with her sis- dude Children's Infor-
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ised a mother and baby show birth Trust, photographers, chil-

called, Kid-Ex. The event will be a dren's activity groups and a full Kd-Ex& Toddler Show
one stop shop, information and range of stalls selling toys, books
entertainment show for all mums- and equipment. STEAM Museum - Swindon
to-be, parents and carers with ba- The event is sponsored by
bies and children of all ages. www.meetthekids.co.uk which Sunday Ist October, Ilam - 4pm
Throughout the day, Sue will be allows families to setup their own
on hand to give advice on website to share photos and text. A great family fun day out with entertainment, shopping & information
parenting problems or pregnancy See the advert on the right for for all mum's-to-be and parents with children of all ages
concerns, details of Kid-Ex.
Children's fashion shows • Magic shows • Drama workshop
Stands from Children's Information Services. National Childbirth Trust, Hypno-bi rthing.
What do think of the digital Link? and stalls offering children's products, pre-school music, books
Also soft playareas, face painting, photography. bouncy castles. refreshments & much more
Let us know.
For details mail: [email protected] or call Sue Povey on 330306
Mail: [email protected]