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Liden Primary School opens nursery and Wiltshire apprentices to receive recognition at
pre-school Salisbury Cathedral ceremony

An information breakfast event was held at Arclite House in West Swindon
Children and parents check out the new outdoor play area at the Liden during September to give employers facts on apprenticeships
Primary Nursery and Pre-school
Apprentices from across Wiltshire work for organisations that have a
The new nursery and pre-school at exceptional high quality nursery and Swindon will be recognised site in Wiltshire or Swindon.
Liden Primary School opened on 9 and pre-school education delivered at a special ceremony held in Apprentices will be able to bring
September. by experienced and highly qualified Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 6 up to 2 guests, and their employer
The current primary school has 11 staff. October. and training provider are also
classes and with the opening of the “Working closely with parents The event, which is jointly run invited to attend the ceremony
pre-school, they look forward to and carers, our aim is to provide by Swindon Borough Council, to celebrate with them as they
offering places to younger children. the very best platform to enable Wiltshire Council, Swindon College, collect a certificate and lanyard
The nursery and pre-school, which children to fulfil their potential in New College Swindon, Wiltshire from David Hempleman-Adams,
benefit from a new outdoor play a secure and caring environment, College, Wessex Chambers of the renowned explorer and High
area, will be closely linked to enable immersed in our values-based ethos Commerce (Inspire), the FSB and Sheriff of Wiltshire, and the leaders
a smooth transition to primary and aims of Liden Primary School. the SW Apprenticeship Ambassador of Swindon Borough and Wiltshire
school. To make an appointment to visit Network is open to apprentices who Councils.
On the school’s website a the nursery, contact 01793 531025 have achieved their apprenticeship Both events are completely free
spokesperson said: “We are or [email protected]” between 1 January 2015 and 31 to attend. For full details visit:
committed to providing an www.liden-pri.swindon.sch.uk August 2016 (almost 2 years) and www.inspirebiz.co.uk/gradu8.
Commonweal students commemorate
the Somme

Students at Commonweal School these men, sometimes not much
have been honouring those who older than the students we teach.
lost their lives during the Battle of “Students were asked in their
the Somme with a memorial display history lessons to reflect on the
in the school’s foyer, which is open immense sacrifices made and
to the public until November. asked to write their own personal
Esme Balance, head of History, message of remembrance. These
said: “At Commonweal School we messages have been used to create
think it is important for students to a ‘sea of poppies’ display in the
remember all those who lost their school’s main reception area.
lives in the First World War. “This display will remain up for
“The Somme in 1916 is a each of the 141 days of the battle.
particularly poignant battle that If you would like to join us in
truly shows the sacrifice made by remembering someone who was
so many. lost in World War One, you will find
“It is often difficult today to poppies in reception where you can
explain and give young people an write a message and they will then
understanding of the experience of be added.”
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