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Caring teacher departs church primary

A much loved teacher has retired from Oliver Tomkins Junior School PIANO
after 23 years.
Anne Ormiston 01793 532250 TEACHER
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Pupils expressed appreciation for grandchildren and working with
Mrs Ormiston’s kindness. Habib Ali her vicar husband on parish work
said, “she’s taught us all a lot and in Brinkworth.
also been very fair.” Anne presented the school with a
Ryan Duff sometimes turned to sun dial for its symbolism. She said, Prior Park Prep is expanding

her for help. “Whenever you have “Jesus is the light of the world. As a Launch of our own Pre Prep. Call now to book an information visit.
a problem she was always the fi rst Church of England school I wanted September 2009 Available on any working day.
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Anne is looking forward to and shadow represent and to follow
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Farmers’ market brings together school E: [email protected]
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The keen gardeners at Haydonleigh Primary School held their fi rst ever
farmers’ market at the end of June to end a Food For Life week.
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Kate Mackinnon and Bob Biggs of Wanborough Herb Garden
at the Haydonleigh Farmers’ Market
Stalls sold home made jam, about growing food in different
chutneys and cakes as well as ice seasons. Sonia Oliver from the
cream, fresh vegetables and herbs, farm also makes regular trips to
crafts and recycled items. Haydonleigh.
Event organiser Kate Mackin- Parent Nicola Elridge, has be-
non said, “the children have been come an enthusiastic supporter
pursuing projects looking at the of the food project. “My daughter
environment and healthy living. Ella made me join in. I must admit
We’ve had guest speakers from I was curious at fi rst but it’s been
the RSPCA and Jonathan’s Jungle really good; I hope there will be
as well as a talk from a paramedic more farmers’ markets.”
and a sports’ coach.” Chair of governers Jane Rees, said
The school has been part of the “the school looks closely at where
national Food for Life programme food is grown and the effect our Or DOWNLOAD YOUr COPY ONLINE AT
for two years and has developed a consumption has on the environ-
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chard with help of grandparents. showing off our work and involving
Children visit Coleshill Organic parents and bringing together our Swindon College, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1DY
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