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Extra secondary school places
in North Swindon considered
Swindon Borough Council is currently considering how to provide
additional secondary places needed for 2013 onwards in the northern
sector, with options to expand Isambard Community School and Nova
Hreod with an additional two forms of entry.
Limited room for growth at North Swindon Learning Campus
Cabinet member for Children’s School existed I was a member of
Services coun David Renard said the development’s shadow govern-
“as the primary schools in North ing body. We highlighted design
Swindon have expanded more and concerns at the time that certain
more secondary age pupils have aspects of the building, in particular
come through the system. We’re at the support areas, would struggle
the very early stages of talking with to accommodate the number of
schools and governing bodies about students proposed.
how to accommodate more pupils.” “Indeed since the school opened
The question remains as to the council has invested an extra
whether Isambard has the capac- £265,000 to expand the restaurant
ity for another two forms in each area for the four year groups cur-
year group. rently at Isambard.”
Coun Renard expressed concern Isambard headteacher Rachel
that decisions made just a few years Mattey said, “feasibility studies
HAPPY NEW YEAR ago have now limited future expan- will begin shortly. If appropriate,
sion possibilities. “Before Isambard statutory consultation will follow.”
from
HEAD RUSH HAIR Tearful farewell for inspirational head
There were many tears on a rousing last day of term at Freshbrook’s
Millbrook Primary School when headteacher Clare Griffi n-Felton
departed after three years in post.
Julie Harris, Emi Mazzotta, Gemma McCarthy,
Sheralee Crame, Lana King
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Short hair cut & blow dry: £20 Clare Griffi n-Felton in the fi nal assembly on 17 December
Long hair cut & blow dry: £24 During a relatively short time she brought together a community
Tel: 602552 unhappy about having to combine its two primary schools to create one
vibrant school in a brand new building, strong and looking forward.
Clare has decided that, with the youngest of her fi ve children starting
73 Basepoint, Rivermead, Westlea, West Swindon school, the daily commute from Bath was too demanding on family life.
Behind Spectrum ‘Renault’ building She said, “I’ve loved every moment at Millbrook. It’s been very hard
Free parking • Open Tuesday to Saturday • Late night Wed & Thurs work but I’ve been surrounded by wonderful people committed to mak-
Cash or cheque payments only ing the school the positive centre piece of the community in Freshbrook
and Grange Park.”
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