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Buddies tackle bullying at Brook Field PIANO LESSONS A family run

On 18 November Brook Field School marked Anti-Bullying Week business offering
One to One
with the offi cial opening of its Peer Mediation Room, to be used by a in PRIORY VALE private tuition in
team of pupils specially trained in resolving playground differences.
Qualifi ed piano English, Maths
In 2010 a group of Year 6 pupils their differences constructively so teacher based and Science.
received NSPCC training in peer that issues don’t affect their studies near Isambard For all ages and abilities from
mediation and designed the room and school relationships.” School in Primary (aged 5) to GCSE and A Level.
situated just off the playground. The buddies work in teams of Redhouse
Before they left for secondary school two and conduct a simple process Tutoring tailored to meet individual
needs with no lengthy contracts.
they passed on their skills to a team to help children who have fallen out Pupils of all abilities welcomed
of twenty one incoming Year 6 to fi nd a solution to their problem from age 5 to senior citizen. All tutors qualifi ed to degree level.
pupils to continue the good work. that works for them both. 100% exam pass rate Tuition available in the comfort of your
Collette Langridge, the school’s Collette added: “Brook Field has Call: Julie Johnson-Little CT ABRSM own home or at the homes of tutors
link governor for anti-bullying and been very open-minded and open- Tel: 01793 734165 Contact Andrea on 07887561762
herself a volunteer counsellor, said: hearted about fi nding a process or Helen on 07952177675
“The response from the children that helps minimise bullying. This 07747 540135 fi [email protected]
to learning a new level of listening approach really needs to grow in a Email: [email protected] www.fi rstclasstuition.co.uk
skills has been overwhelming. They primary school environment to help
are developing skills in empathy pupils feel secure when they move
and are learning to work through on to secondary school.”

Fireworks launch fundraising drive
A Church of England primary school in West Swindon has launched English, Mathematics and Science
another huge effort to pay part of the cost of building works.
Fully qualifi ed teachers
Accelerated GCSE programme
11+ training and preparation
Free assessment and fi rst lesson
Boost your child’s confi dence

NEW
Childcare
vouchers

Fireworks party starts fi ve years of fundraising events accepted
Church schools have to meet 10 There will also be a large wi-fi en- Swindon
per cent of capital projects and as abled learning area where classes can College
a voluntary aided school Oliver access books and laptop computers,
Tomkins Primary in Toothill has to and we want to use this as an adult The TOP performing
College in Wiltshire
raise some £35,000 over the next fi ve learning space where parents and
years to meet an interest free loan children can work together. NEW! A Levels at
from the Bristol diocese. “There will also be a new staff
Headteacher Rhian Cockwell said room where teachers from both
a project to remodel the infant and schools will meet, rather than the Swindon College
junior schools adjacent to each other separate arrangements of the past,
was agreed when they combined whilst the old staffrooms and offi ces for 2012!
in January this year. “A new single will be used as new learning areas.”
entry point and administration Mrs Cockwell said the school Exciting news! From September 2012, you can accessorize
offi ce is being created in the space governors and parents association your Level 3 programme with an additional A Level to
between the two buildings which OliStars are planning a series of further boost your UCAS points for entry to university
will improve security and safety. small fundraising events each year
to involve parents and the commu- courses
Places at Oliver nity, the fi rst being the fi reworks These new A Levels sit alongside our broad range of BTEC
Tomkins Nursery display in early November. Extended Diplomas, which in themselves are equivalent
A Bombay Lounge charity night
A quality start for pre-school night on 22 November contributed to three A Levels.
children aged 3-4 years. more to the fund, as will sales of Our new A Level offer will include:
Maths
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Intake January, Easter & September pictures taken on a trip to an ad- • english
To book your child‛s place venture centre in Wales. • Law
Human Biology
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call Lynda Nelson: 01793 870471 Chair of governors Nigel How- • Media Studies/Journalism
[email protected] arth said: “The work to join the • Textiles Design & Technology
two buildings will make a huge • Photography
Enriched creative fun learning
opportunities including baking, difference in continuity for the • Psychology
welly walks and Forest Schools. children and helping us to become • Sociology
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Film Studies
An exciting safe, one community. Rhian Cockwell • Critical Thinking
stimulating indoor and her team are working very hard
and outdoor classroom. to ensure that we make the most of Visit www.swindon-college.ac.uk
Healthy nutritious snacks daily or call 0800 731 2250 for more information!
the strengths and skills across the
Part of Oliver Tomkins CE VA combined schools. We’re looking
Infant & Junior School, Toothill forward to the opening in January.” Swindon College, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1DY
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