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First in Maths Downpour postpones party
for Oxford master Torrential rain on the last day of term, 20 July, the day of the big
floods, meant that some of the celebrations to mark Greendown
A sound foundation at secondary school plus hard work and a becoming a specialist college had to be called off.
passion for her subject added up to a first class degree in maths from However, Gill Sargent, head of cialist subjects of Maths, Comput-
Oxford University for Sarah Franklin from Grange Park. Maths, said that the wet weather ing and Sport
After leaving Greendown, Sarah did not dampen the spirits of nearly When the school was advised to
took A' levels at Swindon College 200 Year 5 pupils from partner pri- close early quick thinking was
and went on to gain her masters at mary schools who took part ear- needed to arrange transport for
Pembroke College, Oxford this her in the day. They were still able children and staff provided a taxi
year. to enjoy interactive learning ac- service across West Swindon.
"I was really lucky to have a tivities in the school's three spe- The planned outdoor events,
good teacher for the whole time I which were to include a five-a-
was at Greendown," said Sarah. " sId e f ootb aIl tournamen Lt, aser
"Mr Jones would sometimes slip Don't be coy if you Quest and a balloon launch, will
in a lesson that was quite different have a spare carp now take place in September.
to the others in the curriculum, Residents of George Tweed Gar-
like imaginary numbers which I dens in Shaw have set Showing off in September
went on to learn about in my de- Greendown School a fishy chal- Fifteen Greendown pupils will be
gree. lenge: to find a koi for the pond travelling to their partner school in
"It's important that maths and outside the group dwelling's South Africa in the Autumn.
science are promoted because they common room. To boost fundraising a fashion
are used in everything, whether Unfortunately, the present oc- show is planned for late Septem-
you are conscious of it or not. Maths cupant is a Ghost Koi and is diffi- ber. For tickets. mail: Emma Al-
has applications in all areas of life, cult to spot and the residents Hassani: eal-hassani@greendown
even just managing your own per- would like a large, brightly col- .swindon.sch.uk
Sarah, in her scholar's gown which
sonal finances." oured specimen to watch.
can only/ be worn bt/ top students
From this term as a specialist Forging links with the commu- Coolk wanted
Maths, Computing and Sports bills and bank accounts. nity was part of the school's com- The Toothill Community Centre
College, Greendown will be lead- After a well earned summer mitmentin securing specialist sta- cafe has become so successful
ing the Government's drive to break, Sarah embarks on four more tus. Students and staff are work- that another volunteer cook is
bring in functional maths teaching years of study as she begins a ca- ing on a variety of IT related
by 2010. They will be developing reer as an actuary with a firm of projects with residents, but are needed to keep up with demand
their vocational maths training and pension consultants in South Bir- keen to help coordinate the search. for its famous all-day breakfast.
already lead the way for other mingham. She is looking forward Head of bid Gill Sarjent would For details drop into the cafe
Swindon schools with their money to applying her maths skills to en- be pleased to hear from any koi on a Monday morning and chat to
management course which teaches sure that pension funds are per- owners with one to spare. Call her Tina Mackie, call her on 495128
young people how to deal with forming as they should. on 874224. or mail: tina.mackiel @virgin.net

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