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Fond farewell to inspirational head returning to teach •

There were tears of appre- up for including Henry VIII RHINO New Term
ciation at the end of term and Inspector Clouseau.
for Martyn Cowell who has Martyn said: “I’ll always New Shoes
stepped down as Toothill treasure the album, alongside •
Primary School headteacher the experience of working with RITE
to make a return to the class- fantastic teachers and wonder-
room at Red Oaks Primary in ful children. They’ve taught me
North Swindon. an awful lot which I am taking • START RITE • BOOTLEG • CLARKS •
The many gifts he received to teach another generation START
included a photo album of of children which is what I’m SHOES FOR KIDS
his 21 years at Toothill, six as passionate about.” • from
head, featuring many of the At Red Oaks he will be BLAYLOCKS
people he’s worked with, the responsible for information CLARKS
children he has taught, and technology, setting up a ra- Bath Road Corner
the many roles he has dressed dio station and PE. He may Old Town, Swindon
even volunteer for soak the • Tel: 534271
Above, Martyn’s last soaking at Toothill Primary School fete on 30 June with Megan teacher at next year’s fete.
Bentley-Pearson and Evie Fletcher. Below, Martyn with past and present pupils and
the tree planted to remember him by
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