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Fun-loving new head to welcome 10th year at Peatmoor

The start of the summer term saw children, teachers and parents at Peatmoor Primary School welcome
their new headteacher, Andrew Hentsridge.
Andrew joined Peatmoor from thriving community with lots go- coincide with sports day.
St Sampson’s Primary School in ing on, and everyone has been very “We’re going to be looking at The Blackthorn School
Cricklade, where he was head for welcoming.” different types of challenges that of Photography
five years. He has lived and worked “I want to maintain the very people face, not only in sport but
in the Swindon area for the past diverse curriculum because we in life generally, as well as the chal- Digital image-making
twenty years. have to give our children the best lenge we all have to look after the and black and white printing
“I was very attracted to the post opportunities and the best start in environment,” said Andrew. “We’re based at our specialist
at Peatmoor because the school has life. And above all I want to keep planning a big birthday party after teaching centre near Cricklade
such a good reputation and facili- it fun.” our sports day on Friday 18 June, Evening, day and weekend
ties,” said Andrew. “There are lots Peatmoor is looking forward to which is also the evening of an courses for beginners and
of opportunities for children to get celebrating its tenth birthday in England game in the World Cup, advanced photographers
involved in activities beyond the June, with a whole week of activity so it’s going to be a great event.” www.photography-courses.com
normal curriculum. This is a truly entitled Rise to the Challenge, to • Peatmoor footballers win tourna- Tel: 01454 416937
ment and league. See page 29 or 07920 116492
Mr Hentsridge with some Year 6 youngsters

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