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Ovation for Ofsted report at Isambard
Parents and pupils attending an end of term talent show at Isambard
cheered when they heard that it had been declared a good school fol-
lowing its fi rst Ofsted inspection.
The inspector wrote that students
are eager to excel and they reach
standards that are above average.
The provision for pupils with a
learning difficulty or disability
was seen as a strength; with needs
carefully identifi ed and students
closely supported in lessons and
in the home room.
Students’ understanding and
adoption of healthy lifestyles and
their attendance were rated as
outstanding.
Recommendations for further im- Rose Thompson and Sasha Harries, Year 8
provement included ensuring that pupils who dressed up as ghouls to perform
Thriller for Comic Relief which helped
all students were challenged and
responsible for their own learning, Isambard raise £1,814.65, including a
donation of £878.16 from school building
and developing plans to promote managers John Laing.
community cohesion.
Extended School Services are here in your local community to offer you and your family Headteacher Rachel Mattey said, She also thanked the parents
a variety of services, activities and opportunities either as individuals or as a family. “we’re all extremely pleased by the for their support before the school
inspector’s view that Isambard is a opened. “We appreciate that local
So whether you are looking for new social outlets, childcare, information on paying for
childcare, clubs and activities, holiday activities for your children, adult courses, good school with outstanding fea- parents put their faith in what we
retraining or opportunities to return to work .... tures. We expected a positive report said we would do as a brand new
. . . it’s all just one click away . . . take a look today at what’s coming your way!” but the assessment that so many school. I think they can feel justifi ed
www.novahreodisambardess.org.uk areas are rated as good was beyond in backing us; the Ofsted report
our expectations. It’s particularly gives us a strong platform on which
For further information contact Sandra Collis or Lisa Parkinson pleasing as we’re only 18 months to build. When they return I expect
on 01793 608199 old; it’s a tribute to the hard work they’ll fi nd us outstanding in many
of all the staff and pupils.” more aspects of our work.”
Isambard becomes performing arts college
. . . Every child matters
The arts have been at the heart of Isambard Secondary since it opened
and this has been recognised with the award of specialist status as a
Performing and Media Arts college.
FOR HIRE

MEETING & SPORTS FACILITIES IN NORTH SWINDON
Available at: Brimble Hill Special School • Isambard Community School
Moredon Primary School • Nova Hreod College • Orchid Vale Primary School
Red Oaks Primary • Uplands School
6pm - 10pm, Monday to Friday and weekends
FACILITIES ON OFFER:
• Floodlit
• Floodlit All Weather PitchesAll Weather Pitches
• Sports Halls
• General Purpose Halls
• Dance Studios
• Drama Studios
• Classrooms Artwork by Isambard pupils is now on display in the ground fl oor corridor of the
• Meeting Spaces Great Western Hospital. Eighteen pieces of work in a variety of styles covering cub-
• Community Rooms ism, still life and cartoons created in art classes and in after school clubs are on show.
• Catering available Dominic Weston-Smith, who oversees the exhibition programme, said the hospital
art committee is keen on closer links with Swindon schools and is delighted with the
• Grass Pitches (Football, Rugby, Cricket)
high standard of work submitted
CURRENT LETS:
• Football Teams Headteacher, Rachael Mattey good inspector’s report will see
• Indoor Cricket said she was delighted at the news. the talents of all Isambard’s pupils
• Badminton “It’s something we’ve worked take off.”
• Netball
• Martial Arts towards for a long time and we’re Flux, a £1 million arts project
• Children/Adult Parties thrilled it’s fi nally happened. The has been based at the school since
• Ballet/Dance Classes specialist status will mean extra it opened in September 2007. The
• Wellbeing/Health Sessions
• Hockey funding to further develop creative programme was set up to research
• Ad-hoc bookings available and media opportunities for stu- the effects of putting arts into a new
10+ weeks of Block Bookings are welcome with no
10+ weeks of Block Bookings are welcome with no
10+ weeks of Block Bookings are welcome with no dents both within our school and school and new community. Les-
10+ weeks of Block Bookings are welcome with no VAT to pay* VAT to pay* VAT to pay* VAT to pay*
Community Groups/Organisations able to use spaces free of charge* across our whole community.” sons in all arts subjects, including
On and Off Peak prices available on selected facilities “It is unusual to achieve special- dance, drama, music, fi lm making
Excellent external and internal spaces for private functions/events. Free parking*
*Terms and Conditions apply ist status at such an early stage of and visual arts have been taught by
Contact Amy Hutchinson (Third Party Let Manager) development. We’re happy that professional artists, supported by
for details on 01793 707592 or 07884 117185 the Ofsted report has enabled us the rest of the teaching staff. From
e-mail: [email protected] to be successful. The performing September 2009 the school will
arts specialism combined with the manage its own arts teaching.
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