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Red Oaks says farewell A family run
to dynamic head business offering
One to One
private tuition in
There were lots of cheers and English, Maths
tears shed at a surprise farewell and Science. The Blackthorn School
assembly on 20 December held to For all ages and abilities from
celebrate Red Oaks headteacher Primary (aged 5) to GCSE and A Level. of Photography
Terri Menham. Digital image-making
Thinking she could slip away Tutoring tailored to meet individual and black and white printing
without ceremony Terri was met needs with no lengthy contracts. based at our specialist
by an outpouring of appreciation All tutors qualified to degree level. teaching centre near Cricklade
for her work by colleagues and Tuition available in the comfort of your Evening, day and weekend
children. own home or at the homes of tutors courses for beginners and
Terri was appointed to launch Contact Andrea on 07887561762 advanced photographers
Red Oaks Primary School before or Helen on 07952177675 www.photography-courses.com
it opened in 2006, having done [email protected] Tel: 01454 416937
the same at Peatmoor primary in www.firstclasstuition.co.uk or 07920 116492
1999. She said: “After 17 years in
headship it was time to move on Terri Menham at the Red Oaks
pre-Olympics celebration last summer
and free myself from the school
timetable, and from conforming many incredible events at Red Oaks
to the education strategy of the since it opened, from an outstand-
government of the day. ing Ofsted in 2010, to the visit by
“It’s a rare thing to have the op- the Fonz to celebrate the school’s
portunity to launch a brand new commitment to dyslexia support English, Mathematics and Science
school; to do it twice has been a and inclusion of all children, the Fully qualified teachers
blessing. trips to France, the development
“For me education is about chil- of a global curriculum and the Accelerated GCSE programme
dren, children, children. Creating friendship with schools in South 11+ training and preparation
an environment where they become Africa and Lesotho. Free assessment and first lesson
excited and inspired to learn what- “It’s all been about promoting Boost your child’s confidence
ever their abilities has always been values for life, helping children to
central to my outlook. And I’ve had become thoughtful and respectful
an incredible team around me at citizens and give them the con-
Red Oaks to achieve this. They give fidence to move on to secondary Childcare
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hugely to instill the love of learning school,” said Terri. accepted
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